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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 24, 2016 9:05:44 GMT -5
September 24, 1983
River City Wrestling #117 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone. It's turning into a September tradition at River City Wrestling, the big #1 contender's Battle Royal. Tonight 20 men compete in the highly anticpated event where the winner will receive a title shot next week against RCW champion Chris Lyon.
Matchmaker Marty Goldstein comes to the ring to announce tonight's participants. Keith Hart, Ray Stevens, Abdullah the Butcher...a big ovation goes up from the crowd..... Goldstein is interrupted by "No One Like You" the Scorpions, as the Triumverate (Lyon, Mosca, Duncum) come to the ring along with the always trashy Tawney and Corrie England. Lyon has a bit of a sissy fit over Abby being in the battle royal. But when Goldstein won't retract the name the goons allow him to continue with the announcement. Dynamite Kid, Bounty Hunter.... Those names draw more ire from Lyon. He asks Mosca why those guys would want a title shot. Don't they like me? Mosca looks a bit uncomfortable at the question. Cuban Assassin, The Destroyer, Vic Gate, Tom Stone, Anton Rojack, Butch Reed, Neil Sutherland, Rob Flett. The surprises don't end there though as Goldstein says that tonight RCW is welcoming back some old faces. First off we have two former RCW Tag Team champions returning tonight and entereing in the battle royal, Kelly Hobin (formerly one half of the Royal Kiwis), and Stan Rodgers (formerly one half of the Roughnecks). RCW is also welcoming two new faces to RCW, former AWA Tag Team champion and NWA Mid-Atlantic champion, "Jumping" Jim Brunzell, along with the Olympian Brad Rheinghans!! The fans cheer the announcement. Goldstein says we have one more returning face (by this time both England sisters are having to keep Chris Lyon calm as the continual announcement of top quality entrants has him almost in a frenzy). Returning from injury tonight is former Triumverate member Mike Valiant! Now Lyon goes completely nuts and Duncum has to stop him from attacking Goldstein. Goldstein counts the entrants and announces that is 18, and 2 spots are still open. He offers them to Angelo Mosca and Bobby Duncum the tag champions. At first Lyon goes nuts telling them no way, but after a few seconds of consultation allows them to accept, to act in his interests to eliminate Abdullah the Butcher and Mike Valiant specifically. He tells them to make sure someone like Tom Stone or Anton Rojack wins. They tell him not to worry. Goldstein however ends with one more point. In return for allowing them to enter the Battle Royal, the tag champions will put their titles on the line tonight against Brad Rheinghans and Jim Brunzell. The Tag Champs don't want to accept this condition but Lyon talks them into it.
Warm-up Match: RCW Tag Team Title Match Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (champions) (/w Corrie England) v Brad Rheinghans & Jim Brunzell It was like an AWA homecoming, and the fans really enjoyed seeing these four familiar faces in the ring. Brunzell and Rheinghans started strong using a hit and run style with quick tags. Rheinghans though got caught by Mosca trying for a belly to belly, and the big man reversed it. Rheinghans played Ricky Morton for a few minutes until he made the hot tag to Brunzell. Jumping Jim cleaned house, only to have Corrie England pull the top rope down on him sending him to the floor. Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans defeated Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum by disqualification at 8:45 [Mosca & Duncum retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
20-man Over the top Battle Royal Winner to get RCW Heavyweight Title Shot Order of elimination (time) (who eliminated him) 20. Anton Rojack (0:30) (Destroyer) 19. Brad Rheinghans (1:18) (Mosca & Duncum) 18. Neil Sutherland (1:56) (Hobin & Rodgers) 17. Keith Hart (2:01) (Cuban Assassin) 16. Cuban Assassin (2:04) (Mosca & Duncum) 15. Destroyer (4:05) (Bounty Hunter) 14. Bounty Hunter (4:06) (Gate) 13. Tom Stone (4:12) (Abdullah) 12. Ray Stevens (4:44) (Abdullah) 11. & 10. Rob Flett & Kelly Hobin (5:10) (each other) 9. Vic Gate (6:09) (Reed) 8 & 7. Abdullah the Butcher & Bobby Duncum (6:55) (each other) 6. Stan Rodgers (8:13) (Reed) 5. Dynamite Kid (9:12) (Valiant & Mosca) 4. Jim Brunzell (11:50) (Mosca) 3. Butch Reed (13:30) (Mr. Ho by accident) 2. Angelo Mosca (17:59) (Valiant) 1. WINNER - Mike Valiant @ 17:59 Valiant showed a lot of courage fighting through his injuries, his mobility drastically reduced, working through pain to win the battle royal. He wants his shot at his former tag team partner and friend Chris Lyon, and now he is guaranteed that shot. That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 24, 2016 9:20:15 GMT -5
October 1, 1983
River City Wrestling #118 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone. Opening Bout: Jim Brunzell v Spudpicker Larkin Brunzell easily beat this local youngster. Jim Brunzell defeated Spudpicker Larkin by pinfall after a flying dropkick at 3:34 Bout #2: Super Uke v Butch Reed (/w Mr. Ho) Squash match that only lasted as long as it did because Reed enjoyed torturing the local talent. Reed defeated Super Uke after a flying shoulderblock at 4:01 Bout #3 The Destroyer & Vic Gate v Dynamite Kid & Bounty Hunter This match was set-up to deal with a couple of feuds, but it was obvious that DK and BH could care less about teamwork or the match result. They kept trying to change the match into an unruly brawl, and eventually they succeeded. Double Countout at 9:50 Main Event RCW Heavyweight Championship Match Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) v Mike Valiant (#1 contender) This was Valiant's title shot that he won at the Battle Royal in September. These two men know each other well, and familiarity did indeed breed contempt. High impact moves were exchanged as well as brawling. Lyon has little desire however to risk his title. He went right after the previously injured knee of Valiant and used the ringsteps outside the ring to damage them. He was so vicious that referee Wyatt Hall called for the bell and awarded the match to Valiant. Mike Valiant defeated Chris Lyon by disqualification for using the ringsteps on his opponent at 10:41 Post-Match: Chris and Tawney continued to work on the injured knee of Valiant, using a chair. Destroyer and Vic Gate ran out to help him out but were delayed by the arrival of Bobby Duncum and Angelo Mosca, Destroyer and Gate were fighting off the Triumverate as the show came to a close. That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling. See ya next week.
October 8, 1983
River City Wrestling #119 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone. At the conclusion of last week's show, Mike Valiant had been hurt by the Triumverate until they were fought off by Gate & Destroyer. We are shown footage of Valiant in obvious pain being taken out in a stretcher and being sent to the hospital in an ambulance. the announcers update us that Valiant has had some ligament damage to his knee, but its considered minimal and won't require surgery. The current prognosis though is that he is out of action until the end of 1983. Opening Bout: Brad Rheinghans & Jim Brunzell v Rob Flett & Neil Sutherland Flett and Sutherland were a bit of a workout for their opponents, but it was obvious they were still overmatched. Rheinghans & Brunzell defeated Flett & Sutherland by pinfall when Rheinghans pinned Flett after an Olympic suplex at 6:46 Bout #2: Kelly Hobin & Stan Rodgers v Butch Reed & Mr. Ho Mr. Ho didn't seem too pleased to be in this contest. He stayed in the corner and allowed the match to be in essence a handi-cap match. At the right time though Ho clocked Hobin from behind which set up Reed for the win. Reed & Ho defeated Hobin & Rodgers by pinfall when Reed pinned Hobin after a flying clothesline at 8:49 Bout #3: Ray Stevens v Cuban Assassin Assassin has been a perpetual mid-carder and preliminary guy in RCW, so it surprised the crowd when he picked up the win here. However, it came when referee George Gadasky was knocked out and the Cuban retrieved his flag and smashed the flag staff across the head of Stevens. Cuban Assassin defeated Ray Stevens by pinfall after hitting him with a foreign object (flag staff) at 5:15 Main Event
Vic Gate v Dynamite Kid Tough match-up for the youngster Gate. Again he wanted to keep it scientific but Dkid hit him not only with science and technical ability but also with cheap shots and dirty tactics. In the end Dkid was just too much for Gate, nailing him with a German suplex outside the ring, and a flying headbutt inside. Dynamite Kid defeated Vic Gate by pinfall after a flying headbutt at 7:12 Post-Match: Destroyer came out to help Gate to the back. As they were walking back up to the ramp, for some reason Dynamite Kid returned and clocked Destroyer with a steel chair before going after Gate who was still hurting from the match. Dkid hit each of them with multiple chair shots before RCW officials seperated him from the fallen. That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling. See ya next week.
October 15, 1983
River City Wrestling #120 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone. In-ring interview: Ron Strong brings out a newcomer to RCW, Bad News Allen!! This former Olympic competitor in Judo has been most recently tearing up the Stampede territory based in Calgary. Allen says he has come eastward seeking challenge and opportunity. He claims he was unable to get a fair shot in Stampede because the owner, Stu Hart and his sons are a bunch of cheats. This of course brought out RCW's resident Hart brother Keith who took exception to the remark. Allen challenged him to a match on the spot and Hart accepted. Opening Bout: Keith Hart v Bad News Allen Well worked match with a good pace. While it had its moments of heat, it stayed scientific for the most part. Allen though took advantage of the rules when given the opportunity and sent Hart head first into the ringpost while the two were fighting outside the ring. Shortly after that he finished Hart off inside the ring. Bad News Allen defeated Keith Hart by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 6:49 Promo; December 15th, Live at the Winnipeg Arena, RCW proudly presents 4th Annual Anniversary Spectacular ...RCW stars, special guest from around the globe, midget action, lady wrestlers... Bout #2: RCW Television Title Match The Bounty Hunter (champion) v Stan Rodgers There seems to be no rhyme or reason behind the challengers for the TV title. With no clearcut #1 challenger the BH came out to the ring and issued a challenge to any one in the lockeroom. The challenge was accepted by former tag team champion as a Roughneck Stan Rodgers. These two big Cowboys went at it in a brawl, but in the end even Rodgers could not stand up against the agression and power of the 275 pound champ from El Paso Texas. The Bounty Hunter defeated Stan Rodgers by pinfall after a Lariat at 8:02 [The Bounty Hunter retains the RCW Television Title] Promo; Tonight on the CBS National news Sandinista government's reception for Henry Kissinger's Central American commission examined; Major anti-nuclear demonstration near US Army base in Bremerhaven, West Germany, Similar protests in Bonn and Berlin over scheduled deployment of new United States nuclear missiles. USSR foreign minister Andrei Gromyko and West German counterpart Hans-Dietrich Genscher reported beginning arms control talks in Vienna, Austria Former Defense Secretary and hardliner James Schlesinger said feeling Reagan admin. may have overreacted in response to USSR downing of Korean Air Lines flight 007 Size of cable television industry in United States noted; increasing problem of cable television piracy with scrambler on home equipment examined. Pennsylvania authorities' case against suspect calling himself the "HBO-Kid" cited as example; cable ind.'s push for harder anti-piracy laws noted. Outcome of World Series game today between Orioles and Phillies reported; performance of player, Rich Dauer, noted, shown.
Bout #3 Brad Rheinghans v Anton Rojack Squash match. Brad Rheinghans defeated Anton Rojack by pinfall after an Olympic suplex at 2:43 Promo; the sadistic nature of the Dynamite Kid is highlighted in a music video to "King of Pain" by the Police, currently sitting at #2 in the Canadian music charts.
Main Event RCW Tag Team Title Match Bobby Duncum & Angelo Mosca (/w Corrie England) v Butch Reed & Mr. Ho A rare villian versus villian match for RCW. Mr. Ho must have pulled some strings to get such a quick title match. But while Reed may have been able to pretty much single handedly beat Hobin & Rodgers last week he can't handle these 2 big veterans on his own. Mr. Ho is obviously the weak link in the match, spends a few minutes playing Ricky Morton, and the crowd surprisingly gets behind the champions. However, when Reed gets tagged in the fans cheer him. Mr. Ho tries for a repeat of last week by attacking Duncum from behind, but the big Texan apparently has it scouted and ducks under. Mr. Ho runs right into a clothesline from his own man Butch Reed. Mosca then nails Reed from behind, and Duncum finishes him off. Duncum & Mosca defeated Reed & Ho by pinfall when Duncum pins Reed after a flying bulldog at 11:01 [Duncum & Mosca retain the RCW Tag Team Titles] Post-Match: Reed is furious with his manager and looks ready to clock him. He even grabs him, but Mr. Ho says something to settle him down and the two eventually leave together to a chorus of jeers. That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling. Next week will be our pre-Halloween special, as we will be pre-empted the following week for special Halloween programming. See ya next week.
October 22, 1983
River City Wrestling #121 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone. Opening Bout: Midget Action Stanislav Kozlowich v Little Tokoyo Tokoyo is a cagey veteran villian, while Kozlowich is a local product who while very strong and barrel chested, is a green rookie. Little Tokoyo pinned Kozlowich at 5:10 Bout #2: Ladies Action: Iron Maiden v Rhonda Singh Maiden was no match for the large competitor on a swing eastward from her usual Stampede wrestling stomping grounds. Rhonda Singh defeated Iron Maiden by pinfall at 8:35 Bout #3: Chain Match
The Destroyer v Dynamite Kid This was the blow-off from an incident a couple weeks ago when DKid defeated Vic Gate who was being seconded by Destroyer. After the match DKid used a chair to lay out both Destroyer and Gate. The attack was vicious and unprovoked. DKid is growing restless for a title shot and wants to beat the former champ. Destroyer though matches Dynamite's vicious streak with savage and crisply executed moves, and uses the chain with precision. By the end of the match even though DKid did get in his shots, he was a beaten man, bleeding badly. Destroyer defeated Dynamite Kid in a chain match by touching all 4 corners at 12:17
Main Event: RCW Heavyweight Title Match "Mystery Opponent" Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) v Kendo Nagasaki (mystery opponent) The matchmaker, Marty Goldstein, had grown weary of Lyon cheating his way out of title defenses. So he set up this Halloween treat for the fans with a mystery opponent. The fans went nuts when Nagasaki came down. Lyon did his best to avoid contact with the oriental star but even the outside interference from England couldn't save him. He was obviously unerved not knowing who to prepare to meet. By the 10 minute mark it seemed that only a miracle could save him from losing the title. That's when Mr. Ho suddenly appeared at ringside with a briefcase. When Nagasaki got within range, Ho opened the briefacase revealing cash. He then exchanged words with Nagaski and motioned him to follow to the back - which the challenger did, and the champion was quite willing to let happen. England embraced her champ in the ring following the 10 count and the fans reigned down a chorus of jeers. Chris Lyon defeated Kendo Nagasaki by countout at 11:04 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title] That's it for another edition of RCW wrestling. We are pre-empted next week for local Halloween coverage but will be back in two weeks time with a special guest appearance of Randall "Tex" Cobb, Heavyweight boxer turned actor. See ya next week.
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 25, 2016 8:15:33 GMT -5
November 5, 1983 River City Wrestling #122 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone.
In-ring promo; Ron Strong is inside the ring. We kick off tonight’s show by bringing in our advertised guest, heavyweight boxer, turned actor in “Uncommon Valour” where he co-starred with Gene Hackman… Randall “Tex” Cobb. The big, grizzled looking man with the bushy beard and hair comes to the ring to a fairly strong ovation. He is wearing a black t-shirt and camouflage pants. Strong welcomes him to the show and asks why he has decided to check out RCW. Cobb says he has been thinking about becoming a pro-wrestler and he was told to check out RCW by his agent. Cobb says he is a big fan of the Destroyer, Ray Stevens, and even the Bounty Hunter. Suddenly the interview is interrupted by Tom Stone. He comes to the ring and Ron Strong is obviously looking a bit perturbed at Stone. Stone though looks at Cobb and asks “you talk about Destroyer and Stevens, but do you know who I am?”. Cobb says no. Stone turns to Strong and shouts “tell him who I am”. Strong looks embarrassed now and says “he’s Tom Stone”. Stone grabs the mic from the hand of Strong and says “wrong, I am Tom “Rocky” Stone”. The fans boo, and Strong is looking very embarrassed now, and Cobb just looks confused. Stone says “They call me Rocky, because of my knockout punch ability, and my ability to take a beating and still win a match.” Strong laughs and says “when have you ever won a match here in RCW?”. This gets Cobb laughing again and he asks Stone, “are you a curtain jerker?”. Stone is incensed now. “You dare come here and disrespect me and my sport?” Cobb is mildly looking mad now, “no you disrespect yourself, and be careful before you disrespect me anymore.” Stone looks straight at Cobb and then says, “I challenge you to a match tonight!” Cobb looks ready to accept, but Strong warns him against it, “you’ve never even trained for a wrestling match Tex, give yourself some time. He’s just trying to bait you.” Cobb thinks about it while the fans chant, Tex, Tex, Tex. “Where I come from a man doesn’t back down from a challenge. I’ll tell you what Rocky, that’s right Rocky. I will accept your challenge for a match tonight…a Boxing match. 3 rounds. That is if you really think you can live up to the name Rocky”. Stone is taken aback, but with very little choice in the matter he agrees to the match. As Cobb goes to leave the ring though Stone attacks him from behind. He lays in a couple of kicks and punches before Cobb is able to tackle him to the ground. Stone is on his back in the guard position as Cobb lays in several punches to the side of his head. Strong manages to separate the two combatants.
Opening Bout:RCW Women’s Championship Match Judy Martin (champion) v Corrie England (/w Tawney England)
The champ is simply in a different league then the challengers in RCW. Corrie has never wrestled more then a handful of matches in her life. She is vicious, but Martin is a dirty veteran, and bigger then England. Even when Tawney tries to get involved Martin has no problems against both sisters.
Judy Martin defeated Corrie England by pinfall after a piledriver at 4:11 [Judy Martin retains the RCW Women’s Championship]
In-ring interview: Mike Stone interviews the champ, Judy Martin. She complains about a lack of challengers but says as long as Marty Goldstein sends her cheques that clear the bank she will continue traveling here and beating these stiffs, the same way she does out west, in Japan, and all over Europe. Promoter Marty Goldstein comes out to the ring. He addresses Martin, and says that she is right, there is not enough competition for her here in RCW. They have tried to build a women’s program but its never really taken off. However, in an effort to bring the best matches and competition to the RCW fans a solution has been found. The River City Wrestling Women’s Championship belt will be merged with the Maple Leaf Women’s Championship belt currently held by LeLani Kai. That match will be held right here in Winnipeg at the 4th Anniversary show on December 15th. The winner will hold a new title recognized as the Canadian Women’s Championship. The fans cheer the announcement but Martin is livid, not wanting to hand her title over to Goldstein. The promoter smirks and asks if she is scared of a little competition, and if she isn’t willing to put her money where her mouth is. Martin retorts she isn’t scared of a damn thing, especially LeLani Kai and tells Goldstein he can have his trinket back. But as she hands back the title she gives Goldstein a stinging slap across the face. She yells “what are you going to do about it?”. Goldstein says he’ll leave that up to Kai, but in the meantime he is going to fine her $200 out of her paycheque for tonight. Martin threatens Goldstein some more before the segment ends without further incident.
Promo; Coming up on Tonight’s National News; • Precarious military and political position of PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) chairperson Yasir Arafat's forces in continuing north Lebanon battle with Syrian-backed PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) rebels. • Jamaican Colonel Ken Barnes, commander of Caribbean forces in Grenada, reported seeking long-range presence of United States military on Grenada; • United States congress delegation's continued investigations of United States invasion of Grenada; United States bombing of mental hospital recalled. [Representative Robert MICHEL - regrets bombing incident, but considers it course of war.] • Significance of USSR President Yuri Andropov's absence from major Soviet celebration, possibly due to health. • Mud-slinging in Mississippi gubernatorial race between Democrat Bill Allain and Republican Leon Bramlett stemming from Bramlett camp's allegation that Allain hired male transvestite prostitutes for personal interaction.
Bout #2:
Stan Rodgers v Butch Reed (/w Mr. Ho)
We have seen tensions rise recently between Reed and his manager Mr. Ho. But tonight they are on-side and together manage to keep the slightly bigger Rodgers off balance. Reed wears him down and then goes to work with a pair of backbreakers, a reverse chinlock, some knees to the back, and then a flying shoulderblock. However, when he goes for a flying clothesline the former tag champion Rodgers has it well scouted and ducks under and into Reed taking him down with a football tackle. After a two count he punishes him with a pair of bodyslams. He appears ready to finish him off with the big Lariat but Mr. Ho jumps up on the apron. Rodgers comes over and scuffles with Ho. Referee Wyatt Hall manages to separate the two, but Mr. Ho continues to distract the ref with his complaints. During this time, Kendo Nagasaki comes sliding into the ring. He waits, and as Rodgers turns around he blasts him in the face with green mist. Unable to see Rodgers spins around, and is nailed by Reed with a flying clothesline. Ho releases the ref in time to make the count.
Butch Reed defeats Stan Rodgers by pinfall following a flying clothesline and outside interference at 8:44
In-ring interview: Mike Stone interviews, and gushes over, Mr. Ho and his new stable with Butch Reed and Kendo Nagasaki. Stone asks Ho why he paid Nagasaki to leave his match against Heavyweight champion Chris Lyon two weeks ago. Wouldn’t it have made more sense to let him finish off Lyon, assuming he could, and then he would now be managing the RCW champion? Mr. Ho says that is too simplistic of an outlook. He says this is a team, and they will act together to accomplish their goals. They will dominate the RCW as no other team has ever done.
Bout #3: Flag Match Ray “the Crippler” Stevens v Cuban Assassin
The American and Cuban flags were placed on poles above the top turnbuckles. First man to bring down his own flag would be declared the winner. Assassin met Stevens in the aisle before the match could even start. He went to work on the veteran using Steven’s own gold warm-up jacket to choke him with. Next came the steel guardrail, but when he tried to escalate it to the ringbell he was thwarted by Stevens who sent him flying over the announce table with a hiptoss. Stevens went to work stomping and boot choking the Cuban. He then took the match back inside where he nailed several suplexes, a pair of backbreakers, and then locked on the Boston crab. Assassin was screaming that he quit but the match kept going as it could not end in that manner. Stevens finally released the hold and almost recovered his American flag but the Assassin knocked him off the top turnbuckle, and down to the outside of the ring, at the last moment. The Cuban crossed the ring and tried to recover his own flag but Stevens pulled him by the feet, and after choking him with the bottom strand, pulled him out of the ring. He slammed him back first several times into the ring apron, and then stomped away freely on the Assassin’s injured back. But when he went for the Boston crab the Cuban managed to counter it by kicking him, pushing him headfirst into the outside of the ringpost. Stevens came up wearing the proverbial crimson mask. The two continued to brawl outside the ring for several minutes before action returned to inside the ring. The Cuban sent Stevens face first into the buckle, but when he followed in too closely the two collided on the bounce back and both went down. Referee George Gadasky counted to 8 before both men struggled to their feet in a haze. They each used the ropes to support themselves, working their way to the corner and climbing up the turnbuckles in a race for the flags. However, they realized at the top of their climbs that they were in the wrong (opposite) corners. Both men climbed down and charged at each other, ready to collide in the center of the ring. Stevens though was quicker and took the Cuban down with a step-toe hold. He then stood on the back of the Cuban’s thigh and smashed his kneecap down on the mat several times. Stevens went back to work on the back of the Cuban with stomps, forearms, and a backbreaker. The Cuban fought back with a face rake, and then applied his own finisher, the Havana Hug (bearhug). Stevens though was fresher then the Cuban despite wearing the crimson mask, and took the Cuban over with a belly-to-belly. He then threw him into the corner, and proceeded to use him like a step on his way to the top turnbuckle. Stevens climbed to the top and retrieved the American flag to the ovation of the crowd.
Ray Stevens defeated The Cuban Assassin in a flag match at 10:03
Promo: On December 15, 1983 RCW invites you to celebrate with them their 4th Anniversary! A special card is being put together for the Winnipeg Arena.
Promo; Warner Brothers new release to the theatres this weekend, the comedy “Deal of the Century” starring Chevy Chase, Sigourney Weaver, and Gregory Hines. Chevy Chase and his partners are arms dealers. They sell second-rate weapons to third world nations. But they're not out to stick it to anyone. Arms dealers from several companies vie to sell the most expensive and highest tech weapons to a South American dictator.
Main Event: Exhibition Boxing Match Scheduled for 3 Rounds
Referee: George Gadasky Judges: Marty Goldstein, Bad News Allen, and Wyatt Hall
Randall “Tex” Cobb v Tom “Rocky” Stone
Round 1:Cobb comes out and nails Stone with a pair of body shots. The second one lands Stone on his ass, gasping for air. He tries to call a time-out before retreating to his corner. Cobb plays with Stone a bit, first blocking his punches, then playing a bit of ropey-dope, before coming back and nailing him with a hard shot to the head. Stone goes down. At the count of 8 though the round ends, and Stone is saved by the bell.
Round 2:Cobb comes out looking to end this one early. He knocks Stone down with a right cross after about 10 seconds. Somehow Stone manages to get to his feet though, and then complains to the ref about a low blow! The ref just shakes him off, but when he turns around he is looking the wrong way for a split second as Stone lashes out with a kick and nails Cobb in the groin. Stone is all over him with punches, trying to end it. Cobb falls to the mat holding his groin. Stone doesn’t let him go though and straddles him, laying in a few more punches before the ref pulls him off. The ref makes it clear that one more outburst like that and he will be disqualified. Cobb complains to the ref about a low blow, but the ref just shakes him off and starts the count. Cobb returns to action right away, but is still defending his groin with one hand while using the other to fight off Stone. One handed it makes this match more even, and the two trade shots for the remainder of the round.
Round 3:Cobb is mad now, and back to fighting with two hands. He absolutely pummels Stone early in the round, knocking him clear out of the ring. Cobb sticks his head through the ropes and jaws at Stone. For some reason this sets off Bad News Allen (one of the judges, presumably pressed into service based on his Judo experience). Allen starts jawing with Cobb while Gadasky tries to get Cobb back in the ring. Gadasky is blocking Cobb’s arms, so he can’t defend himself when Allen lashes out nailing him with a judo chop to the shoulder and another to the face. Cobb goes down. There is mayhem, but Allen helps Stone to his feet and back into the ring, while Gadasky helps Cobb. The clock had been stopped when Stone fell out of the ring and there is still 1:38 left in the round and match when it resumes. Cobb is a bit dazed, and wobbly but Stone still has to basically run, flee, hide, and clinch to stay alive. With a few seconds left in the round Cobb lands a shot to the head of Stone and knocks him down again. The bell signals the end of the round, but a fighter can’t be saved by the bell in the final round. Somehow Stone manages to grab the ropes though and drag himself to his feet to beat the count.
We go to the judges cards.
Judge Marty Goldstein has the bout 30-25 for Tex Cobb.
Judge Bad News Allen scores the bout 29-27 for Tom Stone.
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Judge Wyatt Hall decides the bout 30-26 for Tex Cobb.
Tex Cobb defeats Tom Stone in an exhibition Boxing match by split decision
Rocky Stone and Bad News Allen, who has joined him in his corner now, are livid with Hall’s scoring of the bout and the final decision. Stone says if that’s all he can do as a Pro Boxer then he won’t be able to wrestle himself out of a wet paper bag. Stone tells him to go back to Hollywood or Atlantic City where the promoters can fix his matches for him. Cobb is really pissed off now, and it takes a full security detail to keep him away from Stone. He challenges him to a wrestling match on November 19th here in RCW. Stone is taken aback and hesitant, but under the prodding of Bad News Allen he accepts.
Well that’s it for a memorable and chaotic edition of River City Wrestling…
See ya next week!!
November 12, 1983 River City Wrestling #123 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone.
Opening Bout:
Kelly Hobin v Kendo Nagasaki (/w Mr. Ho) Hobin is young and in tremendous shape but the former tag champion can’t compete with the cheating ways of Nagasaki and Ho. Nagasaki nails Hobin with green mist in the eyes and then a scissors kick to the back of the head (thanks to Ho distracting the ref).
Kendo Nagasaki defeated Kelly Hobin by pinfall after a scissors kick and green mist attack at 6:04
Post-Match: Nagasaki under the direction of his evil manager continues to beat down Hobin. This occurs until Stan Rodgers comes out to help out Hobin. However, just when it looks like the save will be made, Butch Reed hits the ring and takes out Rodgers from behind. Nagasaki and Reed then double team Rodgers.
Bout #2: J.D. Miller v Bad News Allen Squash match. Allen seems to be sending a message to Tex Cobb as he toys with Miller, using a lot of his judo strikes on him, before turning into a boxing stance and battering Miller despite continued warnings by referee Wyatt Hall. Finally Hall can’t take the closed fists any longer and calls for the bell.
J.D. Miller defeats Bad News Allen by disqualification due to closed fists at 5:08
Post-Match: Allen threatens referee Wyatt Hall until he flees in fear of his safety. Allen grabs a mic and sends a message to Tex Cobb. If there’s anything left of the boxer after Rocky Stone gets a hold of him next week, then he is standing next in line. Allen says he doesn’t care if it’s a wrestling match, a judo match, a boxing match, or a bar room brawl. Any time, any where, because Allen says Cobb cheated last week, and if there’s one thing an Olympian like Allen hates it’s a cheater.
Bout #3: Chris Pepper & Joe Apollo v Rob Flett & Neil Sutherland
A rare win for the Native Canadian duo of Flett and Sutherland as they cheated their way to victory.
Flett & Sutherland defeated Pepper & Apollo by pinfall when Sutherland pinned Apollo after a tomahawk chop from the top rope at 8:42
Main Event RCW Tag Team Title Match
Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (champions) (/w Corrie England) V Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans
The champs started strong with power and cheating but Brunzell got the hot tag and went to work. In the end Brunzell nailed Duncum with a dropkick that sent him tumbling out of the ring. Duncum came up lame, and claimed he was unable to continue the match. Brunzell and Rheinghans were incensed but helpless to do anything about the situation.
Brunzell & Rheinghans defeated Mosca & Duncum when Bobby Duncum could not continue due to an apparent knee injury at 9:15 [Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling…
See ya next week!!!
November 19, 1983 River City Wrestling #124 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone.
Opening Bout: Randall “Tex" Cobb v Tom “Rocky” Stone
Bad News Allen accompanied Stone down to the ring, but when he tried to stay for the match he was banished by the referee because he is not a licensed manager. Cobb was a little awkward trying to wrestle, but managed the basics fairly well. Stone though made the mistake of turning the match into a brawl, and Cobb nailed him with a right jab followed by a left cross, sending Stone back to the buckle. Cobb then hooked a leg and took him over with a nice looking arm and leg suplex. Stone got up and Cobb took him down with a right cross for the win.
Tex Cobb defeated Tom Stone by pinfall after a right cross at 3:26
Post-Match: Bad News Allen rushed the ring but Cobb was ready for him and the two met in the middle of the ring exchanging punches. Cobb got the better of it and Allen fled from the ring promising Cobb that this matter was not finished.
Bout #2: Joe Apollo v Dynamite Kid Squash match.
Dynamite Kid defeated Joe Apollo by pinfall after a release German suplex at 4:09
Bout #3: Ray “the Crippler” Stevens v Butch Reed (/w Mr. Ho)
Excellent match-up with two world class performers. Stevens controlled much of the match despite Mr. Ho’s attempts to interfere. He was on the verge of victory when Kendo Nagasaki came down to ringside. The ref would have none of it though and banished Nagasaki to the back. However, while his back was turned Mr. Ho distracted Stevens, and this allowed Reed to nail him from behind. He ran him head first into the ringpost and picked up the win.
Butch Reed defeated Ray Stevens by pinfall after ramming him head first into the ringpost at 10:51
Main Event RCW Television Title Match
Bounty Hunter (champion) v Vic Gate
Noticeably absent from Vic Gate’s corner was his mentor, former RCW champion The Destroyer. However, the masked man did come to ringside to provide commentary during the match. He explained that his protégé thought it would be best if he fought this match on his own. Destroyer seemed reluctant to support this request, which would explain his close proximity at ringside. During the match the Destroyer became more and more agitated as Bounty Hunter used dirty tricks including choking Gate with the tag rope and removing the top turnbuckle covertly to punish Gate’s head when the ref was distracted. Finally the masked man could stand it no longer and jumped on the apron to protest to referee George Gadasky. This however provided BH the opportunity he needed and he prepared to send Gate head first into the exposed buckle. However, Gate reversed it and sent the champ crashing into the corner. Bounty Hunter fell back, knocked out cold. By this time though the Destroyer had entered the ring and was trying to get past Gadasky. He ended up pushing Gadasky to the ground, not having seen Gate reverse the whip. Gadasky called for the bell to the astonishment of Vic Gate who was covering BH.
Bounty Hunter defeated Vic Gate by disqualification for outside interference at 9:30 [Bounty Hunter retains the RCW Television Title]
Post-Match: Destroyer explains what happened to Vic Gate and gets between him and the referee George Gadasky. Gate is frustrated but in the end he leaves with Destroyer.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling…
See ya next week !!
November 26, 1983 River City Wrestling #125 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone.
Marty Goldstein is not happy about the recent exploits of the Triumverate, specifically how they manage to get around defending their titles fairly. He calls them to the ring (Chris Lyon/Angelo Mosca/Bobby Duncum/Corrie & Tawney England).
First off he tells Duncum to stop limping, that no one buys his injured knee ploy from two weeks ago. He sets up individual one-on-one matches for tonight where Jim Brunzell will take on Bobby Duncum, and Brad Rheinghans will take on Angelo Mosca. This will serve as a warm-up for the 4th Anniversary show on Dec 15th when the two teams will meet for the titles. He warns Mosca & Duncum that if they fail to defend their titles in a proper manner that he will strip them of the titles regardless of the match outcome. Turning his attention to Chris Lyon he tells the Heavyweight champ that he got out of his matches with Valiant and Nagasaki by some incredible strokes of luck and cheating, but that his message about defending the titles fairly extends to the Heavyweight title. Goldstein tells Lyon that next week he will be defending his title against former champion The Destroyer. Lyon is irate and asks what the Destroyer has done to deserve a title shot. Goldstein reminds Lyon that the Destroyer is the only other 3 time Heavyweight title holder in RCW history along with Lyon. He says that may change next week though, that the Destroyer may end up the 4 time champion.
Opening Bout: Midget Action
Coconut Willie defeated Chili Bowl after a diving headbutt at 4:43
Post-Match: “No One Like You” plays and Tawney and Corrie England come down to the ring, dressed in their usual skin tight Jordache jeans and Judas Priest concert shirts with ¾ baseball sleeves. They flirt with Willie, making innuendos about his size being deceiving, and the old folklore being true despite his size. It’s just a set-up though as Corrie gets behind Willie and nails him with a low blow. Tawney grabs him by the hair and gives him a “hairplane” spin. They continue to menace the midget until Chili Bowl returns from the back, and despite being the villain that just fought Willie, he takes Tawney out with a dropkick to the knee. He then ducks under a Corrie clothesline, kicks her in the shin and then brings her down with a bulldog. He then pretends to ride her like a horse, much to the amusement of the crowd.
Promo; Warner Brothers is proud to release in theaters this weekend, “Of Unknown Origin”, starring Peter Weller, Jennifer Dale, and Shannon Tweed. If it can't scare them to death, it will find another way. A man who recently completed rebuilding a townhouse becomes obsessed with a rat infestation until it becomes an interspecies duel.
Bout #2: Phil LaFleur & Ben Bassarab v Rob Flett & Neil Sutherland
LaFleur and Bassarab are touring out east, as they are currently wrestling for Stampede. They are very impressive youngsters, very mobile. LaFleur uses more striking moves to compliment his aerial skills, while Bassarab is reminiscent of Dynamite Kid in style. The Stampede duo are just too much for Flett & Sutherland and use the match to highlight their talents.
Lafleur & Bassarab defeated Flett & Sutherland by pinfall when LaFleur pinned Sutherland after a superkick at 7:30
Promo; Coconut Willie and Chili Bowl announce a unique match has been added to the 4th Anniversary card at the Winnipeg Arena on December 15th. It will be an invitational “mixed” Battle Royal, open to all Women and Midget wrestlers. Midgets signed so far include Coconut Willie, Wolfman Kevin, Little Tokoyo, Chili Bowl, Tiny Tom, Little Coco, Stanislav Kozlowich, and Little Feet. Women signed so far include Cherry Forever, Iron Maiden, Tawney England, Corrie England, & White Venus.
Bout #3: Jim Brunzell v Bobby Duncum (/w Corrie England)
Brunzell controls much of the match but Duncum does his usual cheating, and gets help from England. However, Corrie’s interference ends up backfiring on Duncum as she nails him with a chair instead of Brunzell after the star from Minnesota reverses a whip to the ropes by the Texan.
Jim Brunzell defeats Bobby Duncum by pinfall with a victory roll at 8:00
Promo: Tonight’s National News • 1st new United States Pershing II missiles reported arriving in West Germany, amidst protests. • West German foreign minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher reported confident that USSR will return to arms talks with United States; Soviet walkout recently recalled. British Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher's condemnation of walkout while also calling for improved East-West communications outlined. • Leftist guerrillas in El Salvador reported accusing rightist government of shielding death squads; rebels' threat of retaliation should any of their members be killed by such vigilante groups. • Korean Air Lines reported denying allegations that it paid pilots bonuses for flying through USSR airspace as means of saving fuel; attorney Melvin Belli, representing relatives of KAL flight 007 victims, recalled leveling accusations yesterday.
Main Event: Brad Rheinghans v Angelo Mosca (/w Corrie England)
Rheinghans has a tougher time handling Mosca then Brunzell did with Duncum. However, always one to take a short cut, King Kong tried to take advantage of a ref bump by calling for Corrie to nail Rheinghans with a chair shot while he held back his arms. Remembering what happened last match though caused England to hesitate too much. Rheinghans kicked the chair into England, then floated around to the back of Mosca and took him over with a belly-to-back. He followed this up with his Olympic suplex and the ref was back to count the pin.
Brad Rheinghans defeated Angelo Mosca by pinfall after an Olympic suplex at 7:03
That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
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December 3, 1983 River City Wrestling #126 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone.
Opening Bout: Stan Rodgers & Kelly Hobin v Butch Reed & Kendo Nagasaki (/w Mr. Ho)
An unruly brawl, as there has been too much bad blood involved already between these men for a fair fight. Rodgers and Hobin actually worked well together, neutralized Ho, and were in control of the match. However, Nagasaki took matters into his own hands by blowing green mist into the face of Hobin causing the disqualification.
Rodgers & Hobin defeated Reed & Nagasaki by disqualification when Nagasaki was disqualified for use of a foreign object at 8:52
Post-Match: Rodgers and Hobin were extremely mad. As Hobin cleaned his face and received medical attention Rodgers threw out a challenge to Reed, Nagasaki & Ho to meet them and a partner in a six-man tag match at the Anniversary show. They didn’t have to wait for an answer as Marty Goldstein came down to the ring, and upset at the actions of Nagasaki made the match.
Bout #2 Phil LaFleur v Dynamite Kid
Exciting, uptempo match. Lafleur was able to match Kid move for move for the first 5 minutes but then Dynamite took over by breaking the rules. Kid nailed a snap suplex to set up his finisher.
Dynamite Kid defeated Phil LaFleur by pinfall after a diving headbutt at 7:05
Post-Match: Dynamite Kid was interviewed in the ring. He says it is a crock that people are comparing Ben Bassarab (LaFleur’s partner) to himself. He says Bassarab is a poor imitation of the Dynamite style. He says he will meet Bassarab at the Anniversary show and beat him like a red-haired step child. Maybe then people will stop making the inane comparisons and will start comparing Bassarab to an acorn squash, or any other vegetable.
Bout #3: Challenge Match (Handi-cap match)
Bad News Allen v Tex Cobb & Keith Hart
Allen comes out and throws out a challenge to Cobb to meet him in a wrestling match. He claims Cobb was almost beat by Rocky Stone so he’ll be no match for an Olympian like Allen. But he says it isn’t fair so he tells Cobb to bring out a partner and he’ll beat both of them. Cobb comes out, alone, and accepts the challenge, saying he doesn’t need a partner. However, when Keith Hart comes out and offers to partner with Cobb, the former Boxer agrees.
Cobb does quite well to start, gaining the advantage and tagging out to Hart. Likewise Hart keeps the advantage and makes a quick tag to Cobb. Allen though comes back with a thumb to the throat and starts to work on Cobb. When Cobb tries to fire back with fists he is stopped by referee Wyatt Hall. Cobb plays Ricky Morton for awhile before making the hot tag to Keith Hart. Hart though walks right into a chop to the throat and Allen goes to work on him. Cobb keeps trying to get into the match but everytime he does, it forces Hall to escort him out of the ring which allows Allen the chance to cheat. Finally Allen nails Hart with the enzuigiri and would have got the pin but Cobb comes in to break it up. He goes to work on Allen, tossing him out of the ring and then throwing him into the guardrail. Hall has seen enough and calls for the bell.
Bad News Allen defeats Tex Cobb & Keith Hart in a handi-cap match by disqualification when Cobb was disqualified for interference at 10:50
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Championship Match
Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) V The Destroyer
Lyon came to the ring dressed in his Superstar Billy Graham impersonation gear. He says he just wanted to remind fans who it was that defeated the legend, and that he was the greatest RCW performer ever, despite being tied with the Destroyer with 3 title wins each.
Lyon seemed to put his money where his mouth was starting strong and controlling the first 5 minutes of this match, never letting Destroyer catch his breath. Lyon was targeting the lower back of the masked challenger setting him up for the Boston crab. Finally Destroyer started to make a comeback. This prompted Tawney England to jump on the apron to get involved, but Destroyer anticipated the attack from behind and took Lyon down with a step-toe hold, sending him crashing into England. Destroyer used a backbreaker on Lyon then noticed that England was still lying immobile on the floor. After a slight hesitation he left the ring to see to her. Suddenly she seemed to revive and give Destroyer a roman-greco liplock. Lyon snuck up behind him, locked on a full-nelson. Lyon punished Destroyer by turning the full-nelson into a slam before re-entering the ring. Back inside it was all Lyon again, but when he tried to hook on the Boston crab, the Destroyer kicked him off sending him to the buckle. Destroyer rolled him up on the rebound and got 1, 2, Kickout! It was all Destroyer now, with forearms, hiptosses, and a pair of waistlock suplexes. He went for the crucifix into a pin, but Lyon managed to roll through it, get up and clothesline Destroyer right to the throat. As the masked man held his throat, Lyon hovered over him and dropped a knee right to the “lower” abdomen. Referee George Gadasky warned him about disqualification but allowed the match to continue. Lyon then put Destroyer into the Boston crab. After over 30 seconds in the agonizing hold, Destroyer managed to hit his hand hard enough into the booted foot of Lyon to lose his balance and break the hold. Lyon began to choke Destroyer and only broke the choke when ordered to by Gadasky. We skip forward now through a few minutes of the match edited for TV time. Destroyer is making a comeback, supporting himself with the ring ropes, and lashing out several kicks to the champ. The fans are really behind him, smelling a title change perhaps. But Lyon managed to distract Gadasky, and this allowed Tawney England to jump onto the apron with a chair. She was about to nail Destroyer in the head or back with it when Mike Valiant came racing down to the ring and pulled her off the ring apron. Both Destroyer and the referee turned around to see what looked like Valiant menacing England with the chair. Lyon tried to attack Destroyer from behind but the masked man was ready for it again and turned in time to catch Lyon with a forearm. Lyon fell down like he had been shot. Instead of going for the pin though the challenger left the ring to try and separate Valiant from England who were now yelling at each other. Gadasky was distracted by checking on Lyon’s condition which then allowed the Bounty Hunter to suddenly appear on the scene and ~waffle~ Destroyer from behind with a cowbell. He then rolled the Destroyer back in the ring. Valiant chased BH away from ring side and into the back. Inside the ring Lyon was on his feet first and hit a DDT on the Destroyer. He followed this up with a slingshot suplex to pick up the win.
Chris Lyon defeated The Destroyer by pinfall after a slingshot suplex and outside interference at 15:22 [approximately 11 minutes shown on TV] [Chris Lyon retained the RCW Heavyweight Championship]
Current line-up for the 4th Anniversary Show Dec 15th/1983, Winnipeg Arena
RCW Heavyweight Championship Match (just announced) Chris Lyon (/w Tawney England) v Mike Valiant
Boxer v Wrestler Match (3 rounds) Tex Cobb v Bad News Allen
Canadian Women’s Unification Match Judy Martin (RCW Champion) v LeLani Kai (Maple Leaf champion)
RCW Tag Team Title Match Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (/w Corrie England) V Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans
RCW Television Title Match Bounty Hunter v The Destroyer
Six-Man Tag Match Kelly Hobin, Stan Rodgers, and Keith Hart V Kendo Nagasaki, Butch Reed, and Mr. Ho
Ben Bassarab v Dynamite Kid
Invitational Mixed Battle Royal Midgets; Coconut Willie, Wolfman Kevin, Little Tokoyo, Chili Bowl, Tiny Tom, Little Coco, Stanislav Kozlowich, Little Feet. Women; Cherry Forever, Iron Maiden, Tawney England, Corrie England, White Venus.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week.
December 10, 1983 River City Wrestling #127 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, MB
We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone.
Opening Bout: Women’s Tag Team Action
Tawney & Corrie England defeated Cherry Forever & Iron Maiden by pinfall when Corrie pinned Cherry with a schoolgirl at 4:18
Promo; Mike Valiant is interviewed by Ron Strong who asks why he has a smile a mile wide on his face. Valiant says that sometimes Chris Lyon is his worst enemy and does damage to his title reign that his opponents can not duplicate. Recently Lyon has been running around mocking Superstar Billy Graham by dressing and imitating him. Well at the 4th Anniversary show the roosters come home to roost. Valiant says that the ink is drying right now on a new manager's license in RCW, with the name Superstar Billy Graham on it. That’s right the legend himself will be at the Anniversary show and in the corner of the challenger Mike Valiant.
Bout #2: Non-title Match Bounty Hunter defeated Super Uke by pinfall after the Lariat at 0:15
Promo; Two muscular figures never before seen by RCW fans come on the screen. They are a woman and man, and although the man is much bigger, the woman by comparison may be more impressively built. In a Slavic accent the male introduces himself as Anton Rojack, and he is bringing his friend Valkrie to the Anniversary show. Rojack predicts that Valkrie will win the Invitational Battle Royal. He pauses, and looks her over while she poses. She’s about 5’10 with a muscular frame, and long blonde hair and blue eyes. He then turns to the camera and asks, who’s going to stop her?
Bout #3 Ben Bassarab defeated Rob Flett by pinfall after a flying cross bodyblock at 6:09
Promo; On Tonight’s National News • Danuta Walesa's acceptance of Nobel Peace Prize in awards ceremony here for husband Lech Walesa featured; Nobel committee chairperson's response to Polish government's criticism of award being given Walesa. • Greek ships scheduled to evacuate PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) chairperson Yasir Arafat and his loyalist troops from Tripoli, Lebanon, reported demanding safe passage before leaving for Lebanon; • Alabama Democrat Conf.'s endorsement of Walter Mondale as President and Jesse Jackson as Vice President. His (Jackson) claim that Conf., by not endorsing his president cand., betrays work of Martin Luther King, Junior. • Outcome of first Pop Warner Pee Wee Super bowl between Dallas and Reno football teams examined; Johnny Manard named MVP.
Main Event Six Man Tag Match
Brad Rheinghans, Jim Brunzell, & Mike Valiant defeated Angelo Mosca, Bobby Duncum, & Chris Lyon by countout when the fan favorites sent the villains running for the showers at 12:21
The heroes stand triumphant in the ring, but will it be that same way when they clash at the Anniversary show? Will Valiant with Superstar Billy Graham in his corner be able to beat Lyon? Will Rheinghans and Brunzell be able to overcome the sheer size and power of Mosca and Duncum?
That’s it for the last regular edition of River City Wrestling for 1983. Join us on December 15th live at the Winnipeg Arena for RCW’s 4th Anniversary Spectacular!!
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 26, 2016 21:53:19 GMT -5
4th Anniversary Spectacular
December 15, 1983 River City Wrestling #128 Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg, MB
Approximate attendance; 2,900
We are welcomed by the announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone.
Ron Strong; On January 5th, 1980 an 8-man tournament was held to determine the first ever RCW Heavyweight Champion. Those participants were Dean Jarrett, Puppy Dog Pelequin, The Destroyer, Tom Stone, J.P. Moran, Eric Lee, Mike Valiant, and Chris Lyon. Destroyer, Valiant, and Lyon are still with us today, four years later and are appearing with us tonight. On that opening night after over 28 minutes of hard fought combat, with both men staggering, Mike Valiant tried to end the tournament final match against the Destroyer with a piledriver. However, the Destroyer would begin his first reign as RCW champion by countering with a sunset flip, and arching his back using his legs to take down and roll up Valiant for the 1, 2, 3.
Mike Stone; And a strong champion he proved to be. He held the title for over a year. No one beat him for the belt, it was stripped due to injury. On January 24th, 1981 another 8-man tournament was held to determine a new champion. Chris Lyon at that time still beloved to the fans won that final over the mysterious and dangerous Mummy.
Ron Strong; Our 4th anniversary show, and tonight that same Chris Lyon defends his Heavyweight title against Mike Valiant. Of the 3 original mainstays in RCW, Chris Lyon is the current champion and is on his third reign. Likewise, the Destroyer has had three title reigns. Lyon’s opponent tonight in the main event, being seconded by none other then Superstar Billy Graham, is the third mainstay since RCW began in 1980, Mike Valiant, who unlike the other two RCW icons, has never held the championship gold.
Mike Stone; That’s right Ron, the table is set for a victory party tonight as we leave 1983 behind. The big question is whether Mike Valiant has the right stuff to finally take a seat at the head of that table, or whether Chris Lyon as the head of the Triumvirate will continue to survive at the top of the food chain here in River City Wrestling.
Ron Strong; But we begin with something a little different.
Mike Stone; There’s a saying, everyone loves a parade, well for wrestling fans that can be amended to everyone loves a battle royal. And tonight’s first match should appeal to them with its circus like atmosphere as we fill the ring with midgets and ladies. Midgets and ladies oh my.
Ron Strong; Here we go River City Wrestling fans, this show is for you, enjoy.
Opening Contest; Open Invitation Battle Royal Winner receives a restored automobile, either a Monte Carlo for the ladies or an Austin Mini if won by a midget. Both vehicles are on display at ringside.
**due to the inclusion of midgets and ladies, this battle royal will not require participants to be thrown over the top. Any contestant who touches the ground outside the ring with both feet will be eliminated**
The midgets come out to the ring first. Coconut Willie, Wolfman Kevin, Little Tokyo, Chili Bowl, Tiny Tom, Little Coco, Stanislav Kozlowich, and Little Feet. They begin to push and shove one another, and then complain and hassle the two referees standing outside the ring. This all comes to a stop when “No One Like You” by the Scorpions plays and the England Sisters come to the ring. Judging by their ring attire (tight Jordache jeans) they don’t have any serious thoughts about winning this battle royal. They are slowly followed by other women wrestlers Iron Maiden, and White Venus. Following after them is the buxom, and talent lacking Cherry Forever.
The first pre-match surprise appearance happens next when Stampede wrestling star Rhonda Singh comes to the ring. She is huge compared to the other wrestlers, which combined with her experience has got to make her the automatic odds on favorite to win this match.
Finally, the new duo of the muscular Valkrye and her male partner Anton Rojack make their way into the ring. As the refs get ready to start the match they try and make Rojack leave the ring. But he refuses. He grabs a mic and says this is an open battle royal and it doesn’t say that men are not allowed. He points to the midgets and says they are men, and then points to Rhonda Singh and says that she weighs as much as he does, “so what’s the problem”. Before the refs can argue the point anymore, midgets attack.
Willie, Tokyo, and Kozlowich go right after the England Sisters, while Chili, Tom, Coco, and Little Feet attack Valkrye and Rojack.
The refs leave the ring and call for the bell.
xTiny Tom eliminated by (Valkrye) 0:33 xLittle Feet eliminated by (Valkrye) 0:54 xWhite Venus eliminated by (Singh) 1:14 xCorrie England eliminated by (Willie & Tokyo) 1:23 xCoconut Willie eliminated by (Tokyo) 1:29
A minute and a half in and the action is fast and furious. The midgets learn their lesson and retreat from attacking Valkrye. Anton Rojack is just staying behind Valkrye and has yet to actually touch anyone. Rhonda Singh looks dominating and all the other ladies are attempting to avoid her. After Coconut Willie and Little Tokyo teamed up to eliminate Corrie England, Tokyo tricked Willie and betrayed him throwing him out of the ring from behind. This caused a lot of friction amongst the midgets who now divided into traditional battle lines of rulebreakers against fan favorites with Wolfman Kevin and Little Tokyo finding themselves outnumbered by Chili Bowl, Little Coco, and Stanislav Kozlowich. Much to the delight of the crowd Rhonda Singh sought out and found Tawney England while Valkrye hooked up with Iron Maiden. Rojack and Chery Forever found themselves without dance partners.
xWolfman Kevin eliminated by (Chili Bowl & Little Tokyo) 3:02 xTawney England eliminated herself 4:34 xCherry Forever eliminated by (Tokyo) 5:56 xStanislav Kozlowich eliminated by (Singh) 6:45 xIron Maiden eliminated by (Valkrye & Rojack) 8:01
Little Tokyo once again betrayed an allie as he helped to send Wolfman Kevin out of the ring, but this did not draw the ire of the crowd as near as much as when he threw out the visually appealing Cherry Forever. Tawney finally grew tired of being beaten by Rhonda Singh and just left the ring, to a loud chorus of boos.
The remaining midgets; Little Tokyo, Chili Bowl, and Little Coco, once again allied themselves together as they regrouped in one corner of the ring. Valkrye and Anton Rojack stayed in another corner going over strategy. In the middle of the ring Rhonda Singh tried to decide which corner to attack first. Her decision was made easier though when Chili and Coco turned on Tokyo for some pint-sized payback. Singh then went right after Valkrye while Rojack stood stoically behind his woman.
xLittle Tokyo eliminated by (Chili Bowl & Little Coco) 9:28 xRhonda Singh eliminated by (Valkrye & Rojack) 9:54
As soon as Singh was eliminated the two remaining midgets began to double team Valkrye. Finally Rojack was into the action. He attacked Coco from behind and threw him over the top rope, much to the shock of the crowd. Chili Bowl tried to evade the big duo after that, and attack with a stick and move style but it was only a matter of time.
xLittle Coco eliminated by (Rojack) 11:12 xChili Bowl eliminated by (Valkrye & Rojack) 13:40
Co-Winners; Valkrye & Anton Rojack
Bout #2
Ben Bassarab, 218 lbs., Calgary, Alberta V Dynamite Kid, 207 lbs., Manchester, England
Classic collar-elbow hook-up to begin and Bassarab forces Dynamite to the buckle. They repeat this time with Kid reversing it at the last second and throwing Bassarab against the buckle, and chopping him on the bounce back. The first couple minutes of this match drives home that these men are cut from the same cloth, as they anticipate and counter each other’s moves. But the fans are pleasantly surprised when Bassarab comes out of the corner and nails Kid with a superkick to the chin. That is not a usual Bassarab move, in fact it is the finisher of his partner Phil LaFleur. Bassarab makes the cover and referee Kenny “Sodbuster” Jay makes the count 1, 2, 3 !!! Huge upset at 4:15
However, Dynamite Kid grabs a mic and starts to rant at Bassarab. Says the match, like his career so far, is a fluke. He says that if Bassarab truly wants to surpass the master then he needs to make sure that he is indeed superior, and not rely on a rookie referee and pure luck. What else can the fan favorite do when Dynamite Kid says let’s make it 2 out of 3 falls? Bassarab accepts.
Bassarab goes right at Kid, with a knee to the gut, and follows up with a series of forearms and then a German suplex out of the corner. After a near fall he works a front chancery until Kid can make it to the ropes for the break. Dynamite feigns leaving the ring only to nail Bassarab from the apron and then applies the Octopus hold. This gets the crowd really jeering Dynamite Kid. The Brit goes on the offensive now with kicks and punches, followed up by a pair of German release suplexes, the second one bounces Bassarab out of the ring. Kid is relentless and nails Bassarab with a head tope much to the amazement of the crowd.
Kid does more damage outside the ring, including hip tossing Bassarab off the ring apron to the floor below and then dropping a headbutt on him from the apron. Kid tosses Bassarab back inside the ring and sets him up for the diving headbutt. He nails it and after a slight pause to gather his senses covers, and gets the 1, 2, 3. We are tied 1 fall apiece at 10:23
The final fall is back and forth with Kid holding the momentum for a few more minutes, then Bassarab taking it back but unable to finish off the veteran. The ring announcer declares that we are at the 20 minute mark and that this is a 25 minute time limit.
Bassarab attacks Kid with a gutbuster, followed by a vicious stomp to the breadbasket. He climbs to the top rope but when he comes off for the flying elbow the veteran Dynamite Kid lifts his knees and Bassarab wrecks himself. Kid struggles to his feet and when his opponent does the same he nails him with a superkick. He goes for the final pin, but only gets a 2 count. Dynamite lifts Bassarab onto his shoulders and gives him a twisted looking crucifix powerbomb. Bassarab is totally out of it. Kid covers and gets the 1, 2, he lifts his head up! The fans are stunned and then outraged as a chorus of boos reigns down on the Dynamite Kid. The Kid climbs the turnbuckles and wastes valuable time discussing local breeding techniques with the crowd before returning his attention to Bassarab. He lifts him up again to deliver the same move, but this time Ben manages to hook his feet over the top strand and Kid stumbles forward, sending Bassarab tumbling to the ground. Hurt but still alive. Dynamite Kid lays in a few stomps and then sets up Bassarab for the piledriver. But Bassarab blocks it and flips Kid over his back. Bassarab stumbles forward and hangs onto the turnbuckles for dear life as the announcer proclaims 1 minute remaining in this bout.
Kid struggles to his feet, launches a kick to the ribs of Bassarab, and follows up with a rib breaker. He never lets go of his opponent and then turns it from a rib breaker to an overhead suplex. He goes for the pin and gets the 1, 2, kickout! 30 seconds remaining.
Dynamite Kid grabs Bassarab and nails him with a windmill suplex. He covers and gets 1, 2, Kickout! Kid is frustrated but he demolishes Bassarab with a clothesline, and then drops a fist to the noggin. He picks up his opponent and sets him up for the piledriver. Bassarab though blocks it again and flips the Kid backward. The veteran though rolls with it and hooks the legs on his way down. He grabs a handful of tights to make sure, and gets the 1, 2, 3!
Dynamite Kid defeats Ben Bassarab by pinfall 2 falls to 1 at 24:54
Bout #3 Six Man Tag Match
Kelly Hobin, Stan Rodgers, & Keith Hart V Kendo Nagasaki, Butch Reed, & Mr. Ho
This match was pretty much just a vehicle to set up the Ho faction. They cheated to dominate most of the match with the smallest man Hart playing Ricky Morton for a while. Nagasaki did the most damage without regard for the rules or basic human conduct. It was obvious at times that Reed disagreed with what Nagasaki and Ho were doing but nothing came of it. Mr. Ho for the most part resisted the taunts of his opponents and stayed on the ring apron. When he finally did come in to try and finish off Hart the predictable occurred. Hart turned the tables, blocking a chop to the throat and turning it into a hammerlock takedown. Ho though ended up making the tag to Reed who devastated Hobin with a running clothesline. Nagasaki ended up winning the match with a dragon kick.
Nagasaki, Reed, & Ho defeated Hobin, Rodgers, & Hart by pinfall when Nagasaki pinned Hobin after a dragon kick at 12:51
Special In-ring Interview:
Ron Strong interviews Superstar Billy Graham. Graham goes into how he heard about Lyon, Mosca, and Duncum mocking him from his good friend Mike Valiant. He let it go, the first time. He let it go, the second time. But when it continued, and when they have treated his friend Mike Valiant the shameful way they have, it’s time for the Superstar to act. He says that he will be stationed in the corner of Valiant tonight for his title shot at Chris Lyon, and has the champagne chilling in the back. SBG says that he will have his eyes peeled to outside the ring, watching out for Duncum and Mosca. He has absolute confidence that Valiant can overcome anything that Lyon can dish out tonight, and that makes his job as enforcer that much more simple.
Before he can wrap up his interview though Angelo Mosca and Bobby Duncum come out to take issue with Graham. They tell him to go back east where he belongs losing matches to Howdy Dowdy Bobby Backlund. They say it’s a case of the pot calling the kettle black because its well known that Superstar is the biggest cheat in the industry and that’s the only reason he won the WWWF title in the first place. SBG takes exception to that and it looks like the 3 will brawl. This brings Mike Valiant in from the back. When he tries to run its obvious that he’s still favoring his injured knee somewhat. He climbs the ringsteps to the apron. Suddenly, Chris Lyon jumps over the barricade from the crowd. He is wearing sunglasses and a blonde wig. He catches the feet of Valiant and pulls him down, smashing his hurting knee off the ring apron. He begins to attack it with kicks. Inside the ring SBG tries to make the save but all Mosca and Duncum need to do is get in his way and tie him up. Eventually he fights through them to make the save but by now its obvious that damage has been done to Valiant’s leg. The only question as SBG helps Valiant to the back, is how much damage and will he be able to answer the bell for the main event?
At this point we are about an hour and fifteen minutes into tonight’s show so we have the first of two intermissions to sell some T-shirts.
Bout #4
RCW Television Title Match
Bounty Hunter (champion), 275 lb.s, El Paso, Texas V The Destroyer, 252 lbs., parts unknown
The champ showed no respect or fear of the 3 time RCW Heavyweight champion, going straight at him at the opening bell. He used closed fists and a choke in the corner to get his message across that he was not about to roll over and play dead. BH punished him with a pair of bodyslams and then used his boot to rake the forehead of the masked challenger. He applied a front face lock and loosened the mask enough to twist it and then pull it tight again. Destroyer tried in vain to quickly turn it and his eyesight was obscured for the next couple of minutes. Hunter attacked with a running elbowsmash, a backbreaker, and a hanging vertical suplex. His attacks lacked focus so he was unable to put the challenger away. Finally Destroyer managed to fight back with a couple of kicks. One of these kicks landed straight into the crotch of the champion who doubled over in pain. This delay was long enough for the Destroyer to turn his mask around. The champion complained to referee George Gadasky calling for what should have been an automatic disqualification. But Gadasky pointed out to BH that the contact had to be accidental as the challenger could not see. Destroyer went on the offensive now, controlling the champ with several consecutive wear down holds, punctuated with two gutwrench suplexes. He could only get a 1 count on the champ. BH reversed things though when he clobbered Destroyer with a lariat to the throat. The next few minutes saw control of the match switch back and forth, but with the Destroyer always short of breath and grabbing at his throat. BH would use that to his advantage by driving a thumb into his throat and then throwing him out of the ring. He followed the masked man out to the floor and then threw him into the guardrail and then the outside of the ringpost. He challenged Gadasky to disqualify him, allowing him to retain his title, but the ref did not bite. Back inside BH put his challenger down with a bodyslam, nailed a kneedrop to the head, and then dropped an elbow from the second turnbuckle. He went for the pin but only got a two count. He whipped the Destroyer to the ropes, tried to finish him off with his Lariat finisher but the challenger hit his own finisher by countering with a crucifix into a roll. He got the 1, 2, 3, and the Bounty Hunter’s TV championship reign of a year and four days has come to an end.
The Destroyer defeated the Bounty Hunter by pinfall after a crucifix at 15:43 [The Destroyer wins the RCW Television Title]
Post-Match: Vic Gate comes out to celebrate with his mentor. In the middle of the celebration though Destroyer breaks it off and grabs Bounty Hunter by the shoulder as he attempts to leave the ring. BH looks like he is ready to kill the new champ when he offers a handshake. But after a few seconds of hesitation the former champion surprises the crowd by accepting the handshake. He then quickly leaves the ring.
Bout #5 RCW Tag Team Title Match
Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (champions) (/w Corrie England) V Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans
The opening couple of minutes of this match belonged to Brunzell and Rheinghans who used speed and quick tags to do a number on Bobby Duncum who was reeling. This ended however when Mosca illegally entered the ring and chop blocked Brunzell from behind taking out his knee. This went into the typical Brunzell playing Ricky Morton stage for about 5 minutes before he was able to make the hot tag to Rheinghans. However, as Brunzell couldn’t even stand on the ring apron, never mind make a tag or help out Rheinghans, it was only a minute before the villains were able to double team thanks to the distractions of Corrie England. The champs focused on Rheinghans’ back, working him over with backbreakers, axhandle chops and surfboards. Rheinghans did manage to fight back and make the gallant tag to his partner. But while Brunzell was able to pepper both his opponents with punches, his rally came to an end when he delivered his finisher dropkick because he seemed to hurt his knee again (either hyper-extended on the delivery or smashed it on the mat on the fall). Both Bobby Duncum and Brunzell struggled to beat the 10 count, and both tagged out to their partners. Rheinghans caught Mosca with a clothesline but King Kong didn’t move. He came off the ropes with a forearm to the chin which knocked the former Hamilton Ti-Cat down to his knees. But when he tried to take Mosca over with the Olympic suplex his back gave out and Mosca fell on top of him for the pin. You could have heard a pin drop as the fans registered their disappointment.
Mosca & Duncum defeated Rheinghans & Brunzell by pinfall when Mosca pinned Rheinghans at 14:02 [Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum retained the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Bout #6 Canadian Women’s Title Unification Match
River City Champion; Judy Martin V Maple Leaf Champion; LeiLani Kai
Normally the local champion would be the fan favorite in such a match-up but this was not the case with the arrogant Martin being boo’d by the Winnipeg faithful. A big showing of the title belts being removed from both champs, and the referee presenting the new belt to the crowd was made before the match. However, knowledgeable fans were still left wondering where this Maple Leaf belt came from. The match itself was between two tough birds who turned it into a brawl, inside and out of the ring. The action spilled into the crowd where Martin took the opportunity to slam Kai onto a steel chair. Back inside Martin finished off Kai with a piledriver.
Judy Martin defeated LeLani Kai by pinfall after a piledriver at 6:20 [Judy Martin wins the Canadian Women’s Heavyweight Title]
In-ring Promo;
Promoter and matchmaker Marty Goldstein comes to the ring, accompanied by an old codger that few wrestling fans recognize.
Goldstein] Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for coming out tonight for the 4th Anniversary spectacular! Tonight we have a very special announcement. At the risk of being seen as egotistical, or seeming to have illusions of grandeur, we here at RCW have decided to begin to honor our own athletes. Starting next year in 1984 we will have our first entrant into the River City Wrestling Hall of Fame.
The fans greet the announcement with polite applause.
Goldstein] Watch River City Wrestling in January and we will announce the final candidates for the sole induction spot in 1984. Which brings me to this man standing beside me. Veteran wrestling correspondent Matt Brock who works for editor in chief Bill Apter on several wrestling periodicals. Matt has been brought here because of his knowledge of, and his following of River City Wrestling. Matt I’ll let you take it from here.
Brock] Thank-you Marty, and thank you Winnipeg. That’s right, as Marty was saying I have followed RCW since its inception, due in large part to my personal friendship with local boy Bulldog Bob Brown. Which brings me right to the Hall of Fame selection method. A six man Hall of Fame committee has been created with me at the helm. We will all submit a 3 person nomination slip ranked in order of preference. The top 3 people nominated by points will go onto the final ballot. The championship committee then, in due course after some time to deliberate, will cast their votes for the candidates ranking them 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. Whomever gets the most points will be inducted in a special spring celebration.
Goldstein] Thanks Matt. The Hall of Fame committee will consist of; • myself, Marty Goldstein, promoter and matchmaker for the last couple of years. • Matt Brock, distinguished wrestling journalist with the Apter family of periodicals. • Jack McAdam, who has been following RCW for his readers since its inception through his Mid-west Wrestling newsletter which has been publishing since the mid 1970’s. • Stan Mullen, a local Winnipeg wrestling fan and for the past 30 months the President of the River City Wrestling Rooters Fan Club. • Bulldog Bob Brown, former RCW competitor and world renowned wrestling talent. • George Gadasky, our most senior referee, a former wrestler, RCW competitor and veteran of mid-west wrestling wars.
Goldstein] That’s it for now folks, please watch River City Wrestling in January to hear the names of the 3 finalists.
The fans once again give Goldstein and Brock some polite applause as they leave the ring.
We are now about two and a half hours since the national anthem and we take a final intermission to sell some more T-shirts and allow the male fans to visit the infamous Winnipeg Arena troughs.
Semi-Main Event 3 Round Special Boxer v Wrestler Match
** 3 minute rounds, 1 minute rest period. Can win by 10 count knockdown (closed fist punches legal) or by wrestling 3 count, submission, countout, and disqualification **
Randall “Tex” Cobb v Bad News Allen
Judges at ringside; Matt Brock Marty Goldstein Kenny Jay (referee)
Round 1: Cobb surprises Allen by starting strong. He catches Allen coming in and nails him with a right cross. Allen has to play defense and use the rope break. Cobb is relentless and lands several good head shots, one of which knocks Allen down. He gets up at the count of 6. Allen decides he has had enough, and after a clinch he rakes the eyes of Cobb. The wrestler scoops up the boxer into a fireman’s carry. The bell rings to end the round but that doesn’t stop Allen from turning it into an airplane spin. The feet of Cobb swing around and nail referee Kenny Jay right in the head knocking him out. Allen seizes the opportunity by nailing Cobb with a slam out of the fireman’s carry. Instead of going to their separate corners though Allen goes and retrieves a chair. Cobb’s corner men are helping him to his feet when Allen appears with the chair and ~waffles~ Tex in the head with the chair, busting him wide open. Allen then applies the cobra clutch.
Round 2: Kenny Jay finally gets to his feet with Cobb still in the cobra clutch. There is a lot of confusion and Jay after getting Allen to break, and conferring with the timekeeper calls for the 2nd round to begin. Cobb’s corner protests, both over the use of the chair as well as the lack of a full minute break in action. None the less the second round begins with Allen reapplying the cobra clutch. There isn’t a whole lot of haymakers that can be thrown by the boxer while stretched out in that hold. Allen continues to hold onto Cobb, using the abdominal stretch, taking advantage of extra leverage from the top rope until he is caught by Kenny Jay. Cobb makes a spirited comeback in the last 30 seconds but Allen leaves the ring, and then catches Cobb following him back into the ring with a kick to the gut and a scoop slam. The bell rings for the end of the 2nd round.
Round 3; Cobb comes out having been cleaned up by his corner men, no longer wearing the crimson mask. Allen though manages to duck under a punch and takes Cobb down with a single leg. Cobb is in the guard position and avoids some punches and elbows reigned down by Allen. From his back Cobb fights back and nails Allen with a punch which catches him square in the jaw. Allen just falls straight back. Cobb though seems a bit unsure what to do with an opponent who is flat on his back, so he retreats and allows Jay to apply the count. Allen is back up at the count of 5, only to have Cobb nail him again with a combination that sends him to the mat. Instead of waiting for the 10 count he tries to make the cover, and gets 1, 2, kickout! Cobb pulls Allen to his feet and winds up for a bolo punch, but Allen uses the ref’s lack of positioning to nail Cobb with a knee to the groin. He then follows up with a swinging neckbreaker. Cobb struggles to his feet while Allen sets him up for the enzuigiri finisher, but Cobb somehow spins just in time and catches the leg of Allen. He turns the former Judo fighter over into a half-Boston and after a few seconds makes him cry uncle.
Tex Cobb defeats Bad News Allen in a Boxer v Wrestler match by submission to the half-boston crab at 2:09 of the 3rd round
Main Event
Ring Announcer] Ladies and gentlemen, this is the main event of the evening. Tonight you will witness two of River City Wrestling’s greatest stars ever, two men who have become stars under the RCW banner. When RCW opened its doors for the first time, on a frigid January day back in 1980, these two men both competed in the 8 man tournament to determine the first ever RCW champion. In fact they faced each other in the first round with Mike Valiant coming out ahead of Chris Lyon after over 15 minutes of action, thanks to a handful of tights. Yes these two men faced each other in their first ever pro wrestling encounter. Back then you cheered for Lyon, and it was Valiant who was jeered. One month later saw the two men fight it out in a No DQ streetfight and again Valiant came out the winner, powerbombing young Lyon off a car, onto the street. In May of that year, on his birthday May 24th, Mike Valiant came close to winning the RCW Title from the Destroyer but had to settle for a rare countout victory instead. Destroyer beat Valiant in their June rematch by submission after 26 minutes of action. Chris Lyon would suffer an injury that same month at the hands of the KISS Army that would keep him out of action until October. Upon his return Lyon would get his first victory over Valiant in a match to determine who would get a title shot at Canadian champion Greg Valentine. The two men met once more in November, this time battling to a 30 minute time limit draw. You cheered on Chris Lyon in the re-match at the 1st Anniversary show as he defeated Valiant by submission after over 33 minutes of action. In January of 1981 Chris Lyon would win his first ever RCW Heavyweight title as he defeated The Mummy in the finals of a tournament, after the Destroyer had been stripped of the title due to an injury. The Mummy would take that title from Lyon in March of that year. Then in June the unthinkable occurred, as Lyon turned his back on the Destroyer and helped Mike Valiant beat the masked man with some outside interference. You the fans were shocked to see Lyon ally himself with Valiant. In September they were joined by “Stampede” Clarke Roenick, and the first incarnation of the Triumvirate was born. As the second season of RCW came to a close it saw the Destroyer feuding with the Triumvirate. The champion Destroyer was able to successfully defend his title against all 3 members of the group in turn, and even brought back former rulebreaker Dean Jarrett to help him in tag action. The 2nd Anniversary show saw the team of Lyon and Valiant unsuccessful in taking the tag belts from the Royal Kiwis. In March of 82 the team of Valiant and Lyon finally came through winning the tag team gold from the Royal Kiwis. For Valiant it was his first RCW gold, and his only gold to date in his career. The tag team was very successful defending their belts against well known names like the Destroyer, Dean Ho, Curt Hennig, and Gene Kiniski. Then in October Chris Lyon defeated the Destroyer to win his 2nd RCW Heavyweight Title, and became the first man to ever beat The Destroyer for the belt. Later that month feeling the pressure of defending both the Heavyweight and Tag Team titles Chris Lyon would shock his partner and Triumvirate teammate by forfeiting the tag titles to focus on just the Heavyweight title. At the 3rd Anniversary show Valiant teamed with Clarke Roenick in the tournament to determine new champions but they did not win the belts. Meanwhile Chris Lyon was able to successfully defend his belt against the Destroyer in a bloody cage match. That season of RCW ended with Lyon asking his Triumvirate team members to join him in the cage, to share the glory, but Valiant and Roenick just walked away. That brings us to this year, 1983. In February Mike Valiant was the special guest referee for a loser leaves town match between his former Triumvirate team mates Chris Lyon and Clarke Roenick that also saw the RCW title on the line. Roenick believed that Valiant would call things in his favor, but was caught off guard when instead Valiant called things right down the middle. Lyon won the match and retained his title. Roenick was out of RCW, and Valiant was on the road to respectability. In March Valiant beat Greg Valentine to earn the #1 contender spot and a title shot at his former team mate Chris Lyon. On April 2nd his title shot was ruined when Greg Valentine entered the ring to attack Chris Lyon, getting Valiant disqualified. Valiant would get his re-match in April but was unable to take the belt from Lyon, yet another title disappointment for Valiant. Later that month Lyon would once again lose the RCW title to The Destroyer who would began his 3rd title reign. In June the two men, Valiant & Lyon, would find themselves back together as a tag team for one night, in an unsuccessful attempt to take the tag titles away from the Roughnecks. The match was put together by Marty Goldstein and did nothing to end the animosity between Valiant and Lyon. In fact the next week Lyon would once again defeat Valiant to become the # 1 contender for the RCW title. In July Chris would make good on that chance and defeat The Destroyer to become the 3 time RCW champion. In the process he found himself new allies in Angelo Mosca and Bobby Duncum, along with valets Corrie & Tawney England, and the second version of the Triumvirate was formed. At August’s Wrestling Summit Lyon managed to gain a victory over Superstar Billy Graham, but his unwise subsequent mocking of the legend created for himself a dangerous enemy indeed. Like a cat with 9 lives Mike Valiant won this year’s annual Battle Royal in September to gain a title shot at Chris Lyon. However, Lyon got himself disqualified in their October match and in the process injured the knee of Valiant. Well, he’s back from the injury, but still hobbled, and tonight these two icons of River City Wrestling hook it up for all the marbles. Will tonight be the night that Mike Valiant finally wins single’s gold?
Ladies and gentlemen, this IS your Main Event of the evening.
This match is scheduled for one-fall with a time limit of 60 minutes. Your referee for this contest is George “Scrap Iron” Gadasky.
Coming first to the ring, accompanied by world famous, former WWWF Heavyweight champion, the one and only Superstar Billy Graham, the challenger. Hailing from New York City, New York, trained by the legendary Valiant Brothers themselves, a former RCW Tag Team champion, looking for elusive singles gold, standing 6’0” tall and weighing in at 234 pounds, Mike Valiant….Valiant..
The fans cheer as Valiant enters the ring wearing silver tights and boots with matching satin warm-up jacket. SBG waves to the crowd before taking up station outside the ring.
And his opponent, being accompanied to the ring by former RCW Women’s champion the ever dangerous Tawney England, your 3 time and current RCW Heavyweight champion, hailing from right here in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, trained by The Destroyer himself, standing in at 5’11 ½ inches tall and weighing in at 236 pounds, Chris Lyon…Lyon.
The fans jeer as Lyon enters the ring wearing emerald green trunks with his initials emblazoned on the back. The fans pick up the “boot…boot…boot..” chant at Tawney who is wearing skin tight designer jeans and a ¾ length sleeve Scorpions concert shirt. She removes Lyon’s black and green ring robe from his shoulders and carefully folds it up before leaving the ring.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) v Mike Valiant (/w Superstar Graham)
Gadasky gives instructions to both wrestlers before the bell. Once it is rung they meet with a collar-elbow hook-up. Valiant walks Lyon to the ropes and after a slight delay breaks clean. They hook up again but this time Lyon is quicker and delivers a knee to the gut of Valiant. He then nails him with an elbowsmash to the back of the head which drops Valiant to one knee. Lyon comes off the ropes and delivers a nasty looking dropkick which catches Valiant right in the head. Lyon covers and gets 1, 2, Valiant tosses him off with enough force to roll him right out of the ring. The crowd cheers Valiant as Tawney comes over and helps her man Lyon to his feet. After some delay and posturing Lyon climbs back into the ring. Valiant is still limping a bit from his knee injury made worse in tonight’s earlier attack. Valiant goes right for Lyon, sending him face first to the buckle. Lyon bounces off and Valiant clobbers him with a clothesline to the back of the head. Valiant climbs to the top turnbuckle and comes off with a double axhandle to the chest of Lyon. He goes for the early pin but only gets a 2 count. Tawney England climbs up the apron and starts jawing with the referee. Instead of distracting Graham however it just makes the veteran stand that much more at attention, looking for Mosca or Duncum. Valiant never hesitates at England’s antics. He pulls up Lyon and punishes him with a bodyslam, kneedrop, flying elbowdrop, but only gets a 1 count. He whips Lyon to the buckle one more time face first, and this time catches him coming backward with a belly-to-back suplex. Valiant sets up Lyon for the piledriver finisher but Lyon musters enough energy to back Valiant into the ropes for a break. Instead of breaking clean though Lyon nails Valiant with a closed fist. He traps the challenger in the corner and lays in a few more fists before bieling him out to the middle of the ring. Lyon goes to work with a fist drop and then a blatant choke hold. When Gadasky makes the champ break the hold he reapplies it but this time in the disguise of a sleeperhold with Valiant in a sitting position. Everytime that he is able to he slips the forearm down into a choke position. The crowd tries to rally Valiant, and finally the challenger is on his feet and delivers some elbows to the midsection to get the break from Lyon. He whips Lyon to the buckle again, this time with too much force and the champ hits the corner and flips over the top landing on the apron before falling to the ground below. Gadasky tries to apply the 10 count but has to stop on two occasions as Valiant comes too close and has to be restored to his neutral corner. Most likely the 10 count would have been finished twice over but Valiant wants the title tonight, not a countout victory. We are about 8 minutes into the match. Lyon re-enters the ring but immediately leaves again, playing chicken beside England. Superstar Billy Graham has seen enough and walks over, grabs Lyon and rolls him back into the ring. He shakes a finger at England before returning to his post. Valiant goes right to work on Lyon with a short arm clothesline, a full nelson slam, and a salto suplex. He covers but only gets a 1 count. Valiant slows things down a bit with a body scissors attempting to sap some of the energy reserve of the champion. He follows that up smartly with a bearhug, pressing his fist into the kidney area of the champ. SBG applauded the move which was reminiscent of his own bearhug. Lyon finally escaped thanks to a rake of the eyes. Immediately Lyon struck with a kick to the knee of Valiant, catching him square on the kneecap, dropping the challenger like a stone. He briefly applied a camel clutch before abandoning the hold and going after the knee again. He banged it off the mat, kicked it, stomped it, wrapped it around the ring post, and while he distracted the referee Tawney nailed it with a steel chair. SBG snatched the chair from her a second after she hit the challenger but this just further caused a distraction with George Gadasky. Inside the ring Lyon placed the leg over the bottom strand and unmercifully stomped and sat on it. When Gadasky peeled Lyon away from the challenger, Valiant tried to stand up using the ropes for leverage but promptly fell down. We are now about 13 minutes into the match. Lyon then signaled for the figure-four a move that he doesn’t use as often as Mike Valiant does, as he prefers the Boston crab as a submission finisher. However, he manages to apply it and Valiant is only seconds away from submitting. SBG encourages him, telling him to reverse it. The challenger tries to turn over, but can’t do it, can’t fight through the pain. The crowd though implores him to try one more time, and this time he is successful. He turns the hold over reversing the leverage and it’s the champ who is in trouble. England though reaches under the ropes and pulls her man’s arms to the ropes for a break. Valiant backs himself into a corner and like a caged animal strikes out against Lyon with a kick to the gut, then another. He tries to explode out of the corner with a simple clothesline but stumbles instead, falling beside Lyon. The champ regains the advantage and uses it to punish Valiant with a knee breaker drop, a rake along the ropes, and then a fallaway slam. He goes for the pin but only gets a 2 count. He drags Valiant into the middle of the ring and applies the Boston crab. As painful as that move is it may have actually been a mistake by Lyon to give up on the knee. Valiant makes his way to the ropes for a break after over a minute in the hold. Next the champ goes for the figure-four again but Valiant kicks Lyon off, and then from his back monkey flips him over when he bounces back off the ropes. Valiant crawls over and reapplies the body scissors. Lyon manages to break the hold by getting to the ropes and then leaves the ring, grabbing Valiant’s foot and violently yanking him out of the ring. Outside it turns into mayhem as SBG gets tangled up with England and this distracts the ref. Lyon stomps away at the knee with impunity. He grabs a steel chair and whacks it twice across the knee of the champion. When order is restored SBG implores his own man against re-entering the ring and continuing but Valiant uses the ringsteps to practically crawl back inside. Lyon taunts Valiant, staying his distance and telling his opponent to quit. This however allows Valiant to recover a bit, and Lyon is shocked when Valiant is able to stand on his own two feet again. We are only seconds away from the 20 minute mark in the match. Lyon goes for a single leg, but Valiant manages to catch him in a front facelock instead. He can’t hold back the pressure of Lyon though on his bad knee and the champ pushes him to the ropes for a break. Lyon attempts to punch on the break but its old hat to Valiant who blocks the arm, puts on an armlock and then yanks Lyon’s own arm down smacking him in the gut. Valiant grabs Lyon around the waist and proves his knee is holding up by pulling him up, turning around to face the middle of the ring and powerbombing him down to the mat. He covers but only gets a 1 count. Valiant short arm’s Lyon and drives a knee into his stomach. He then places his leg over the back of Lyon’s neck and drives him face first into the mat. He covers again but only gets a 2 count. Valiant pulls Lyon up into position for a piledriver. Tawney England tries to climb into the ring but SBG catches her by pulling up on the second rope, bouncing her to the outside. With SBG distracted however the henchmen arrive, as Mosca and Duncum approach the ring. But SBG is quick enough to cut them off at the pass. He knocks Mosca to the ground with a clothesline and then pulls Duncum off the ring apron. Inside the ring Valiant has followed through with the piledriver and has the champ beat. He’s covering him for what seems like an eternity, but there is no ref to count as Gadasky is trying to police what is happening outside the ring. Valiant turns his back on Lyon who recovers and attacks. But Valiant is expecting it and feeds Lyon a back elbow. He then nails an earringer with Lyon’s head between his knees, followed up by a flying clothesline. He straddles the champ and resorts to closed fist punches to the head. He picks the champ up again and delivers a salto suplex. He goes for another piledriver finisher but this time its blocked when an errant arm of Lyon’s flailing around grabs a hold of Gadasky and pulls him crashing into Valiant. This distracts the challenger and Lyon strikes with a rabbit punch to the back of the head. He follows up by coming off the ropes and dropkicking Valiant right between the shoulder blades. Lyon sends Valiant to the buckle and then backdrops him high into the air. The champ climbs to the top buckle and comes off with an elbowdrop, flying half way across the ring. He covers and gets 1, 2, Kickout! Mosca and Duncum have been sent to the back by Superstar Billy Graham. Lyon goes for a clothesline but borrowing a page from the Destroyer’s playbook Valiant counters with a crucifix into a roll, and gets 1, 2, Lyon rolls through, gets 1, grabs the bottom rope for extra leverage, 2, SBG slugs Lyon in the face sending him rolling over, and its Valiant’s pin attempt again, 1, 2, kickout! Both men stumble to their feet. Valiant goes after Lyon but is taken down by the champ with a drop toe hold sending him sprawling over the second rope. Lyon slides out of the ring and ~waffles~ Valiant with a spinning punch to the head. Back inside he lays his weight across the middle strand choking the challenger. He attempts a belly-to-back suplex but Valiant fights back with an elbow, which Lyon ducks, then another, but it too misses. Lyon tries to take Valiant over but this time the challenger grabs the top rope. Lyon attacks on the break, clipping his knee. He bangs the knee off the mat several times more before delivering two straight knee breaker drops. Lyon goes for the figure-four but Valiant reaches up and clocks him with a fist to the chin before it can be applied. He then leg whips him to the ground, rolls over, and applies a crossface chicken wing. The champ has to survive over a minute in the hold before he is able to break it by rolling over and reaching the ropes. We are about 28 minutes into the match now. Valiant goes for a vertical suplex but Lyon uses his leg to block the move and takes Valiant down to the mat by pushing against the knee. The champ picks up the challenger and nails him with a slingshot suplex across the top rope. He goes for the pin and gets a 2 count. He hits another slingshot suplex, goes for the pin and again only gets a 2 count. He then goes for a 3rd slingshot suplex, but this time instead he bounces Valiant off the top rope and then drops him straight down to the arena floor. Valiant’s knee smashes on the mat below and a hush falls over the crowd, fearing the worst. Lyon wastes no time following up by throwing his challenger back into the ring. He climbs to the top turnbuckle, wastes some time, maybe too much time? He flies off with a kneedrop, and nails Valiant right across the injured knee. It takes only a few fateful seconds for the champ to apply a figure-four and for the arm of Valiant to rise and fall 3 times for referee George Gadasky. Once again the championship aspirations of Mike Valiant come up short.
Chris Lyon defeats Mike Valiant by submission with the figure-four leglock at 30:47 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Championship]
Post-Match: Superstar Billy Graham helps Mike Valiant out of the ring. He and Gadasky pretty much carry Valiant to the back. Meanwhile Chris Lyon celebrates with Bobby Duncum and Angelo Mosca (still wearing the tag team gold) and their valets Tawney and Corrie England. The ring quickly fills up with debris as another year comes to an end in River City Wrestling.
See ya in 1984
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 27, 2016 13:23:14 GMT -5
January 21, 1984 River City Wrestling #129 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us back to the first new RCW show of the new year.
First we get a quick recap of the 4th annual Awards that were presented on last week’s taped program for 1983.
• Wrestler of the Year: Chris Lyon • Tag Team of the Year: Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum • Manager/Valet of the Year: Tawney England • Rookie of the Year; Rob Flett & Neil Sutherland • Feud of the Year; Chris Lyon v Mike Valiant • Match of the Year: August 27, 1983 ,River City Wrestling #113 Ray Stevens defeats Dynamite Kid by stoppage due to excessive blood loss at 48:24.
Opening Bout:
Ladies Action: Cherry Forever v Valkrye (/w Anton Rojack)
Squash match. The muscular Valkrye has no problem overpowering Cherry. She uses a sitdown powerbomb for the win. After the match while she was getting her hand raised Rojack entered the ring and lustfully ran his hands up and down Cherry’s thigh. This ended though when he saw Valkrye begin to turn around.
Valkrye defeated Cherry Forever by pinfall after a sitdown powerbomb at 2:19
Video; “Nobody Told Me” by John Lennon accompanies video footage of the domination shown by The Triumvirate over the past couple of months.
Bout #2:
Brad Rheinghans v Dynamite Kid
Kid controlled the early minutes of this match and looked like it was turning into a route. However, Rheinghans was able to mount a spirited comeback and score what has to be viewed as a major upset.
Brad Rheinghans defeated Dynamite Kid by pinfall after the Olympic Suplex at 7:42
Post-Match: As Rheinghans was getting his hand raised he was attacked from behind by Dynamite Kid. He just laid in a few boots and punches but it was enough to get his message across to Rheinghans that this issue was not settled.
In-ring Interview: Time for the Triumvirate (Chris Lyon, Bobby Duncum, Angelo Mosca, with Tawney and Corrie England) to crow for a bit. They come to the ring with their various awards from last week’s presentations. Lyon said he has single handedly put aside the challenges of both Mike Valiant and Superstar Billy Graham at the 4th Anniversary show. Mosca & Duncum also brag about beating Rheinghans and Brunzell. To top things off Chris Lyon says that he is the only logical choice to be named as the first inductee to the RCW Hall of Fame. All this posturing brings Mike Valiant down to the ring. He is using a set of crutches and his knee is heavily bandaged after the beating it received at the 4th Anniversary. He tells Lyon that he is nothing but a cheap shot artist, and that if he hadn’t attacked him before the match and injured his knee that he would not be holding the RCW gold tonight. Lyon just laughs at Valiant and says something to the effect of “should have, never did, never was”. Valiant loses his cool and challenges Lyon to a rematch next week. The champ just laughs at him saying he doesn’t deserve it. He had his shot and failed. Angelo Mosca though pulls Lyon in for a brief consultation, that puts a bigger smile on the face of the champ. Lyon says that if Valiant wants another title shot he has to earn it, by beating King Kong Angelo Mosca, tonight!! The Triumvirate all look down at Valiant at ringside and laugh at him, mocking his crutches. Lyon reiterates that if Valiant can beat Mosca tonight he will get his rematch. Valiant looks over his knee, seems to ponder it for a bit while the fans scream encouragement. Finally he accepts the challenge, then proceeds to toss away his crutches and walk normally down the aisle to the backstage area. The Triumvirate are in shock, and argue amongst themselves for a few seconds before the segment ends.
Bout #3 Winner to get TV Title Shot Next Week vs Destroyer
Vic Gate v Bounty Hunter
BH is the previous champ having lost to Destroyer at the 4th Anniversary show, while Gate is Destroyer’s protégé. Gate shows some excellent wrestling repertoire but does not have enough impact to put away the 275 lb Texan. Bounty Hunter makes a short comeback which sets up his finisher.
Bounty Hunter defeats Vic Gate by pinfall after the Lariat at 8:35
Promo; On tonight’s national news; • Subfreezing temps. reported in every state in United States except Hawaii; number weather- related deaths mentioned. • Weather forecast for Sunday's Super Bowl game between Redskins and Raiders reported; • United States naval fleet off Lebanon said prepared for Iranian terrorist kamikaze style air strike. • United States Army soldier Liam Fowler reported admitting his recent claim of kidnapping in West Germany by anti-nuclear group was hoax; details given. • Jesse Jackson's campaign, reminiscent of religious crusade, examined; • (Big Water, UT) Mayor Alex Joseph, currently married to 8 women and once married to 26, featured; films shown. [WIVES - praise him.] [JOSEPH - isn't preoccupied with male-female relations] Joseph family's lifestyle examined; roles of several current wives (named in report) described. [WIVES - like family setup.]
Main Event
Mike Valiant v Angelo Mosca (/w Corrie England)
Back and forth match, neither man having a definitive advantage. Mosca is a powerhouse but has little scientific ability or flow. The crowd voices its disapproval at the pace and action of the match. The end comes via a ref bump which allows Corrie to pass Mosca a chair. He swings but Valiant ducks, slugs Mosca in the gut, tries to grab the chair, but is low blowed from behind by England. Mosca ~waffles~ Valiant in the head with the chair busting him wide open. The ref makes a well timed recovery to make the pin. The fans boo both the outcome and the match.
Angelo Mosca defeated Mike Valiant by pinfall following a chair shot at 6:28
Mosca is joined by Heavyweight champion Chris Lyon who gives him a handshake after they roll Valiant out of the ring.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!
January 28, 1984 River City Wrestling #130 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
Opening Bout:
Squash Match.
Jim Brunzell defeated Chris Pepper by pinfall after a flying dropkick at 3:29.
Bout #2:
Tex Cobb v Bad News Allen
No more wrestler versus boxer stuff, this is now a straight up wrestling contest. Allen takes advantage of the chance for revenge. Cobb is a good fighter, but Allen is able to control him, and then ground and pound him. Decent showing by Cobb but he has some way to go yet as a pro wrestler.
Bad News Allen defeated Tex Cobb by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 8:05
Promo; The head of the Hall of Fame Selection Committee, Matt Brock comes to the ring with an envelope. The six man selection committee has come up with the 3 leading contenders for the initial inductee spot into the River City Wrestling Hall of Fame. The names are in alphabetical order. They are; • The Destroyer • Marty Goldstein • Chris Lyon
As could be predicted the only one that drew a good deal of applause was the people’s choice, the Destroyer. Brock says the committee will meet once more to go over the candidates and put it to a final vote. The winner will be announced on the February 18th edition of RCW, with a special edition of RCW held on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17th which will include an induction ceremony for the winner.
Bout #3:
Phil Lafleur & Ben Bassarab v Kendo Nagasaki & Butch Reed ( /w Mr. Ho)
Bad guys control early, youngsters take over later. Nagasaki makes a mistake and blows his mist into the face of Butch Reed. Bassarab nails Nagasaki with a German release suplex, and when Nagasaki gets up he is finished off by a LaFleur superkick. Mr. Ho manages to soothe ruffled feathers after the match between his two men.
Lafleur & Bassarab defeated Nagasaki & Reed by pinfall when Lafleur pinned Nagasaki after a superkick at 10:48
Main Event RCW Television Title Match
The Destroyer (champion) v Bounty Hunter
Every time they would hook up or exchange moves the Destroyer would come out with the advantage. So naturally the Bounty Hunter turned it into a brawl, and took it to the floor. Finally Destroyer made a comeback outside the ring, not with fists, but with a forearm, Irish whip to the ring apron, clothesline, and then rolled him back inside. Destroyer came off the top rope with a flying cross body but could not get the fall. BH nailed Destroyer with a punch, and then gouged the eyes. He tried to end the match in a hurry with his Lariat finisher but Destroyer countered with a crucifix into a roll and kept the title.
Destroyer defeated Bounty Hunter by pinfall with the crucifix at 9:45 [The Destroyer retains the RCW Television Title]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week.
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 27, 2016 23:06:38 GMT -5
Wrestling Eye – your Mid-West Wrestling connection Jan 23, 1989 Correspondent; Matt Resling
Retrospective: 5 years ago today how the wrestling landscape changed in a snap !
Madison Square Garden, the mecca of professional wrestling, and the chosen site to begin a new chapter in World Wrestling Federation history. That night was the night that Hulk Hogan was to return to MSG after a 3 year absence, and win the WWF World Title. Only one man had a different agenda. There are still folks out there who doubt what has become common knowledge amongst conversant wrestling fans, and other explanations have been offered. However, five years later it is safe to say that almost all the pieces of the puzzle have come together. Bob Backlund had become an outdated champion sometime before his loss to Iron Shiek. Many people blame Vince McMahon Jr. for pushing his father’s champion to the side in an effort to bring the cartoon era into his pro wrestling product. However, it was obvious anywhere from 6 months to 2 years prior to the title change that Backlund no longer worked a style that was appealing to the paying public. Hulk Hogan on the other hand was a gold mine waiting to happen. However, sometime before the title switch from Backlund to Iron Sheik, and then from Sheik to Hogan could take place someone got to the Iron Sheik. No one knows for sure how much money changed hands, if any, but the best guess is somewhere in the neighborhood of $50,000 - $100,000. That’s how much Verne Gagne, then owner of the fading fast American Wrestling Association, is alleged to have paid to the Iron Sheik to break Hogan’s leg that night and leave the WWF as champion. The plan was simple. Sheik would show up in the AWA with a replica WWF belt and help restore the luster to the AWA. The Sheik’s first problem was that the match was to be short, rumors are anywhere from 5 to 10 minutes. Sheik was not to get in too much offense, and it was scripted as a slug fest, no room for a leglock. Sheik’s second problem is that despite his reputation for fluff wrestling Hogan is no chump. He knows the politics of the game, and under Hiro Matsuda had learned to defend himself. In fact, he knew exactly what it’s like to have your leg broken by a shooter, something that was inflicted on him to mete out some wisdom into a green rookie. Surprise would be everything. Pundits sit back today and ask the hypothetical question, what if the opportunity had not presented itself and a healthy Hogan had won the belt that night? Well it probably would have sped up the WWF’s rise to glory as well as Hogan’s. More importantly to the Mid-west fans of the Wrestling Eye, it would have changed the wrestling landscape of the heartland. Let’s take a quick look at what did transpire five years ago today and the fallout from the occasion. The Sheik was successful in getting Hogan into a leglock position about two minutes into the match, and used the force of his own legs to break the left leg of an unsuspecting heir apparent. Hogan was taken off in a stretcher, and from all accounts Iron Sheik fled as quickly as he could, literally leaving the arena with nothing but his robe overtop his wrestling gear. He proceeded to take a cab to New Jersey, and then a plane to Chicago to meet up with Verne Gagne. Presumably a pay off was made, and plans were laid out. This created a huge riff in the wrestling continuum. You see, although the AWA and the WWF were not officially part of the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance), this was simply a ploy at one time to keep the government combine and monopoly people off their backs. The reality was that the AWA and WWF had protected territories just as NWA did and often presented joint cards. Vince McMahon Jr. aimed to change all that, and the NWA was slow to react. Verne Gagne’s solution while at least was immediate was even more old-school then the NWA board of governor’s refusal to act. The NWA attempted, successfully, to isolate itself from Gagne’s actions. Verne became the #1 target of Vince McMahon. Iron Sheik was assured against prosecution or legal action due to the kayfabe rules of pro wrestling. However, rumors began to circulate that there was a bounty on his head of cash and a contract that was going around the AWA lockeroom. With that hanging over his head, and the NWA’s suggestion that Gagne drop the whole thing, the Iron Sheik never appeared in the AWA. He became somewhat of a pariah, appearing in house shows here and there for small indy feds, and curiously never pushing the gimmick of being the true WWF World champion. Vince McMahon had a plan, the exact timing and rollout sequence we may never know. However, it is believed that his eyes were on the Stampede territory in those early days of 1984. He was on the verge of striking a deal for wrestlers and territory with Stu Hart. McMahon though was cash poor in those days and had to spend his finances wisely. His plans changed when Hogan’s leg was snapped. McMahon had to answer the question, how will we get by for the next year? A decision was made to try and replace Hogan with an inferior copy, and then bring in Hogan when he was ready. The field was narrowed down to 4 candidates. The only internal one was Roddy Piper. The problem with Piper was that he was scheduled to be on the other side of the Hogan war, and although he could be turned back later it was considered a stretch to have the fans cheer him so rapidly. The best choice was thought to be Ric Flair, but it never materialized. Some suggest it was Flair that blocked it, some suggest the NWA, others that a cheaper alternative was found, while some suggest it was Hogan himself that stopped it as he felt threatened. The other two candidates were Rick Steamboat and Kerry Von Erich. In the end it was a matter of look, and von Erich was chosen. This of course led McMahon to buy out Fritz Von Erich’s Texas territory and the contracts of his wrestlers. In turn he did not have the cash to buy out Stampede. Would we have seen the British Bulldogs as World champs in the WWF instead of the Freebirds? It’s fun to think about. Von Erich of course didn’t work out all that well, and overall the Texas guys proved to be disharmonious in the WWF lockeroom. Hogan would come back after a year of injury and it was like he never missed a step. Getting to the point of this article however is the ties that were forged between the small group known as River City Wrestling and the much larger World Wrestling Federation. McMahon may have feared that Verne Gagne was going to make a play for Stampede, we’re not sure, however he guaranteed some cash, and found some investors and climbed into the ring with RCW based out of Winnipeg, Canada. At the time only Winnipeg was a RCW stop but it was a key city for the AWA. McMahon helped RCW buy out Stampede, and helped, mentored, and encouraged them to start to expand into the Mid-West and Great Plains. In the old days this would have brought a world of pain to RCW from the NWA, but they were trying to distance themselves from the AWA. So, the NWA did not like what was going on with Stampede-RCW-WWF but did nothing to try and stop it. For RCW it was a short term gold mine. They went from being an indy fed, although one bursting at the seams with talent, to being a regional player in a short span of time. The immediate and intermediate effects on RCW were varied; • Expansion into western Canada; Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Northwest Ontario. • Expansion into the Great Plains and mid-west, putting their footprints down from Idaho to Illinois. • Early exposure to McMahon’s revolutionary changes to the business including PPV’s and the cartoon era. • Time slot expanded from one hour weekly show to a two-hour format. • Working and talent agreements with both the WWF and its Japanese partner New Japan Pro Wrestling.
In the short term it was a gold mine indeed for the little indy fed that could. They would enter 1984 a blip on the wrestling radar screen and leave it as a regional fed. This led to the glory years of RCW, arguably 1985-1987. However, they were caught with their pants down like everyone else when Vince McMahon’s pocketbook came a calling. This past year 1988 has seen RCW scale back their operations to a large degree, and has seen their talent leave for the behemoth WWF. Make no mistake about it, RCW is struggling to stay alive in 1989. Somewhere Verne Gagne is both smiling and crying.
Will RCW find a way to survive into the next decade? Or will they go the way of the AWA, parachute pants, and The A-Team? More and more the wrestling shows that you the readers of the Wrestling Eye are finding presented in your mid-western hometown arenas are by the WWF, and opinions are mixed. The WWF is like the shopping mall that killed the mom and pop groceries and hardware stores; a little bit of everything under one roof, a tractor beam like pull for the consumer, but not a whole lot of industry expertise or real selection. The mall is here to stay kids, and so it appears is the WWF.
This is Matt Resling signing off, and remember just ‘cause you have Cauliflower ears don’t mean you’re a vegetable!
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 27, 2016 23:26:15 GMT -5
February 4, 1984 River City Wrestling #131 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
Opening Bout:
J.D. Miller v Anton Rojack (/w Valkrye)
Miller gives away about 5 inches and 60 pounds to Rojack, plus one scary looking valet at ringside. Despite this Rojack looks like a klutz who can’t wrestle his way out of a wet paper bag. Miller nails him with flying dropkicks, counters a simple headlock with a shove into the ropes and a drop toe hold, and dizzies him with three straight monkey flips. Miller walks Rojack over to the corner but is distracted by Valkrye who is up on the apron. Rojack nails Miller from behind, rolls him up, but only gets a 2 count. He sets up Miller for a piledriver but its countered with a back bodydrop. Miller nails a pair of legdrops, and when Valkrye jumps on the apron again, the diminutive cowboy from the Alberta-Saskatchewan bordertown of Lloydminster “accidently” backs into her face with a high elbow. He then walks Rojack into the corner, climbs the 2nd turnbuckle and comes off using his leg to drive Rojack into the mat to get the win.
J.D. Miller defeated Anton Rojack by pinfall after a 2nd rope face slam at 6:09
Post-Match: Rojack looks dejected and embarrassed. Valkrye comes into the ring to give him a lecture but instead attacks Miller as he is leaving the ring. She lifts the 2nd rope up, crotching Miller. She pulls him back into the ring with a full-nelson which after a few seconds she turns into a slam. Valkrye leaves for the back being meekly followed by Rojack.
In-ring Interview: Marty Goldstein is in the ring being interviewed by Ron Strong. Goldstein is a little embarrassed, humbled, and yes, proud that he was named as one of the 3 finalists for the inaugural induction into the RCW Hall of Fame. He assures everyone that not only did he not vote for himself, or ask anyone to vote for him, he also had no idea he was being considered. He says he is not deserving of the honor, and besides if he was to pursue it then he would have to step down from the Hall of Fame selection committee as it would be a conflict of interest. Therefore, he has told the HoF committee head Matt Brock to remove him from further consideration, which Brock has agreed to do. Therfore, the HoF is down to two choices, both 3 time RCW Champions The Destroyer and Chris Lyon. Goldstein adds, may the best man win. Strong tries to get Goldstein to say which way he is voting but he won’t budge.
“Babe, it’s been a long time since we’ve been apart…” “No One Like You” by the Scorpions plays and the fans boo as Tawney England comes down to the ring with her man Chris Lyon. Lyon accuses Goldstein of withdrawing so that he can force the other committee members to vote for Destroyer. Goldstein says Lyon obviously has never met Bulldog Bob Brown then, cause he’ll vote for whomever he so pleases. Lyon doesn’t give up though and tells Goldstein to resign from the committee or he’ll be sorry. This upsets Goldstein and the two get into a shouting match. But it’s England who steps forward and slaps Goldstein across the face. Even Chris Lyon seems to realize this was a mistake and pulls England off of the RCW matchmaker. Recovering Goldstein shakes it off and then takes the mic from Strong. He says he has two matches to make. First, later tonight Lyon’s Triumvirate cohort Bobby Duncum will take on The Destroyer. Yes, the RCW TV belt will be on the line but it will also be a #1 contenders match with the winner getting a shot at Chris Lyon’s RCW Heavyweight title next week. Also next week, Tawney England will return to the ring and face Valkrye! England protests that she is a manager now, not a wrestler, but Goldstein counters that manager’s are required to keep their hands to themselves. Unless she wrestles next week her manager’s license will be revoked.
Bout #2:
Brad Rheinghans v Dynamite Kid
This is a return bout with Rheinghans having won an upset in their previous encounter and a furious DK attacking him after the bell. This time out DK tries to get the jump and attack Rheinghans before the bell but the former Olympian anticipates it and gets in the first shot. Rheinghans controls the first two minutes of a very up tempo match. He goes for the Olympic suplex finisher but DK blocks it. The Brit goes to work with fists, chops, and then works over a leg. He takes the action outside where he still works over the leg. Back inside he tries to finish the match with an Indian death lock but can’t get the submission. He reapplies the hold but this time he cradles backwards for extra leverage. Again though Rheinghans manages to upset his balance and get out of the hold. DK nails a German suplex, a diving headbutt, and then scoops up his foe for what looks to be a hanging vertical suplex. However, instead he brings him straight down crashing him head first into the mat. The Winnipeg crowd is stunned having never seen this piledriver like suplex before. DK covers Rheinghans nonchalantly and gets the pin.
Dynamite Kid defeats Brad Rheinghans by pinfall with a “brainbuster” at 6:32
Post-Match: Rheinghans isn’t moving and they call for paramedics. The paramedics arrive with a stretcher but seem reluctant to move him. Jim Brunzell comes out in street clothes to watch his friend as the paramedics immobilize his neck before placing him on the stretcher. Other then the “injured player” ovation given when Rheinghans is removed the Convention Center is hushed with concern.
Bout #3:
Squash match.
Vic Gate defeats Spudpicker Larkin by pinfall after a flying headscissors at 3:36
Promo; on tonight’s national news; • In Lebanon; Third of Lebanese government cabinet reported resigning at urging of Moslem Phalangists; Prime Min. Shafik Al-Wazan thought also resigning. Intensified fighting here between army and Shiite Moslems • Preparations for next year's scheduled elecs. in Nicaragua reported indefinitely postponed due to recent air attack on military base near Honduran border; US-backed guerrillas noted claiming responsibility for assault. • Latest board game, Trivial Pursuit , featured; films shown. Public's demand for game described. 1983 retail sales of adult board games thought possibly surpassed this year by Trivial Pursuit alone.
Promo; opening in movie theaters this weekend across the nation, MGM presents “Reckless” starring Aidan Quinn and Daryl Hannah. Girls like Tracy never tell their parents about guys like Rourke. Rebellious footballer Johnny, falls for cheerleader Tracy. They come from opposite backrounds; she's from a comfortable well off family, his is poor and broken. Tracy already has a boyfriend but he acts like a jerk, so Johnny has to win Tracy's heart - something she seems reluctant to let him do.
Main Event RCW Television Title Match #1 Contenders Match for the RCW Heavyweight Title
The Destroyer (champion) v Bobby Duncum (/w Corrie England)
Destroyer controls early by grounding the bigger Duncum applying the dreaded side headlock, as well as utilizing body scissors. Duncum though still seems fresh when he turns the tables after about 4 minutes of this abuse. He catches Destroyer by the throat and tosses him into the corner, following in with a big elbow to the head. He tosses Destroyer out of the corner and then nails him in the face with a big boot. He continues to punish the masked legend with power moves but can’t get the pin. Destroyer tries to make a comeback but when he tries to whip Duncum to the ropes the big Texan reverses it, sending the champ right into the referee Kenny Jay who is knocked out. Duncum locks Destroyer in a full nelson and calls for Corrie England to enter the ring, which she does, carrying a steel chair. The set up is there for the chair shot but Destroyer is still fidgeting and England hesitates. She tells Duncum to hold him still while Duncum barks at her to just hit him already. Finally she waits too long and when she does swing Destroyer is able to duck. The chair smashes Duncum, and Destroyer menaces England out of the ring. Kenny Jay wakes up in time to make the count.
The Destroyer defeats Bobby Duncum by pinfall after botched outside interference at 7:54 [The Destroyer retains the RCW Television Title]
Bobby Duncum is furious with Corrie England and the two shout at each other all the way up the aisle. They are met at the top of the aisle by Chris Lyon and Tawney England. All four seem to be arguing and Corrie pushes Duncum, who pushes her back, which leads Tawney to slug Duncum. At this time Angelo Mosca arrives on the scene and between him and Lyon they manage to break things up. In the meantime the Destroyer had stopped his celebration to watch this unravel.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling,
See ya next week!!
February 11, 1984 River City Wrestling #132 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
Opening Bout:
Tawney England (/w Corrie England) v Valkrye (/w Anton Rojack)
This match was set up last week by Marty Goldstein as punishment for Tawney slapping him across the face. Tawney surprised folks though by going right after the muscular Valkrye, attacking her before the bell. She punished the newcomer for about 30 seconds before receiving a scoop slam for her troubles. As soon as it became apparent the direction this match was going Corrie tried to enter the ring, but Rojack pulled her off the ring apron. Inside the ring Valkrye nailed Tawney with a sitdown powerbomb. Back outside Corrie thumbed Rojack in the eye and entered the ring. The ref’s sure 3 count was broken up as Corrie laid in a boot to the back of the head of Valkrye. The ref called for the bell. After the match Valkrye grabbed Corrie by the throat and then scoop slammed her. She was about to nail her with a sitdown powerbomb but Angelo Mosca and Bobby Duncum hit the ring and Valkrye and Rojack took off.
Valkrye defeated T.England by pinfall after a sitdown powerbomb at 3:02
Promo; Cuban Assassin comes to the ring. He does his usual rips on the United States. Then he turns his attention specifically to Tex Cobb. He says he has watched Uncommon Valor. He calls it a piece of American propaganda. And worse of all he says was the acting of RCW’s own Tex Cobb. He asks who’s next for wrestling in RCW? Mr. T? Chuck Norris? He spits on the ground and then squashes the ground with his heel. The fans boo the Assassin who then starts in on the Canadian crowd. He says why did the Americans have to invade Grenada? He calls then a bunch of power hungry imperialists. This draws a mixture of cheers and jeers from the crowd. The assassin tells the fans to wake up. He yells again WAKE UP, before leaving the ring to a chorus of jeers.
Bout #2:
Squash Match.
Bad News Allen defeated Joe Apollo by pinfall after the enzuigiri at 2:10
In-ring interview;
Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell is interviewed. First he’s asked about his former AWA tag team partner Greg Gagne’s attempts to win the AWA belts from Jerry Blackwell and Ken Patera. Brunzell says he wishes his friend all the best but that he has moved on from that situation. He says sometimes its just over due to leave the nest, “if you know what I mean”. Brunzell says he’s more concerned trying to take the RCW tag titles from Bobby Duncum and Angelo Mosca. The interview turns towards the situation of Brunzell’s friend and sometimes tag partner Brad Rheinghans. Brunzell says that Brad is okay. He has some swelling around the vertebrae from the irresponsible and vicious attack by Dynamite Kid using that move the brainbuster. Brunzell says he is furious with DK’s actions and has got himself a match with the Brit next week thanks to Marty Goldstein. He dares DK to try and hit him with that move.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) v The Destroyer
Both men want to win this match in the worst way. Not only is the title on the line but they are the two finalists for the Hall of Fame committee to consider. The action is back and forth. Destroyer works over an arm of Lyon’s to the point where the champ is executing moves one handed by the end of the match. For his part Lyon work’s over the back of the Destroyer trying to set him up for the Boston crab. The match goes outside where both men get their heads busted open, Lyon’s on the guardrail, Destroyer’s on the outside of the ringpost. The blood drips from an eyehole on Destroyer’s mask, so it’s obvious he is having trouble seeing out of one eye as well. Lyon hits Destroyer with a side slam and then slaps on the Boston crab. Destroyer works his way to the ropes after over a minute in the hold, only to have the champ reapply the hold in the middle of the ring. Again Destroyer spends a minute in the hold before reaching the ropes. Lyon tries to drag the challenger to the middle of the ring again but the cagey veteran holds tight to the bottom rope. The champ keeps trying and the challenger walks his hands up to the middle strand, and then to the top strand, wraps his legs around the head and neck of the champ and takes him over with flying headscissors. Destroyer rolls up the champ and gets a 2 count. Lyon scrambles to his feet, the challenger is slow to his own feet, holding his back. The champ goes for a clothesline, a bad mistake against the master of the crucifix. The champ is caught with the crucifix into a roll, and ref George Gadasky calls the 1, 2, roll-out by Lyon. The champ rolls the challenger, gets a 1 count, before the challenger reverses it rolling up the champ, getting 1 ,2. Lyon reverses it and goes for the pin, 1, grabs a handful of tights, 2, 3 !! The fans boo, Destroyer smacks the mat in anger, and the champ celebrates.
Chris Lyon defeats The Destroyer by pinfall with an inside cradle and a handful of tights at 15:30 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
February 18, 1984 River City Wrestling #133 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
Opening Bout:
Neil Sutherland & Rob Flett defeated Brian Jewel & Frank Starr by pinfall at 5:38
Interview; Tex Cobb is interviewed by Mike Stone. Cobb is livid about remarks made by the Cuban Assassin last week. The co-star of Uncommon Valour says that if the Assassin wants to criticize his acting ability then that is his right, because it’s a free country. If he wants to criticize his wrestling or boxing ability that’s water off his back. But he draws the line at criticizing his country. He tells the Cuban Assassin its time to put up or shut up. Cobb challenges the Cuban Assassin to a match next week.
Bout #2
Jim Brunzell v Dynamite Kid
Brunzell was seeking revenge for the injury sustained by Brad Rheinghans. So a match-up that could have featured some great scientific action devolved instead into a cheap brawl. Some of the knowledgeable fans in RCW began to boo this match, especially when it spilled out to the floor. Shortly after both men had been counted out Dynamite Kid grabbed a steel chair and ~waffled~ Brunzell, knocking him out and busting him wide open. DK looked like he was setting up Brunzell for the brainbuster on the steel chair but referee Kenny Jay refused to let it happen, blocking the move until more officials could arrive and remove DK.
Double Countout at 5:44
Bout #3
Vic Gate v Bad News Allen
Another setback for the youngster Gate. Although doing a good job of getting in some offense he lost because Allen was too experienced and was willing to bend the rules.
Bad News Allen defeated Vic Gate by pinfall with the enzuigiri at 7:07
Promo; Matt Brock and Marty Goldstein come to the ring to announce the results of the Hall of Fame selection committee’s decision on who will be the inaugural inductee into the RCW Hall of Fame. After some kind words about both finalists Chris Lyon and the Destroyer they open an envelope. The first inductee is The Destroyer!! The fans cheer the announcement. The Destroyer comes to the ring, shakes hands, and accepts a plaque. He thanks the fans, the committee, etc and says he will see them on March 17th at the formal induction ceremony.
Main Event #1 Contenders Match for RCW Tag Titles
Ben Bassarab & Phil Lafleur v Kendo Nagasaki & Butch Reed (/w Mr. Ho)
Reed was dominate throughout his time in the ring, overpowering each of his opponents. Nagasaki however had a tougher time dealing with the speed of their opponents and was caught with some double team moves. Just when it looked like Bassarab was going to finish off Nagasaki the Triumvirate (Chris Lyon, Bobby Duncum, and Angelo Mosca) hit the ring.
No-contest at 8:50
Nagasaki headed for the hills. Duncum and Mosca went right after Bassarab and LaFleur throwing them over the top rope after having given each a double clothesline. Lyon wasn’t paying any attention, and suddenly turned around to find himself face to face with Butch Reed. Lyon told Reed to beat it, but Reed pushed the champ down instead. Duncum and Mosca went right after Reed and although he gave some resistance, it soon became 3 on 1, and Reed was given a stuffed piledriver and then tossed from the ring. Chris Lyon grabbed a microphone from ringside and was joined in the ring now by the England Sisters. The fans boo’d the Triumvirate unmercifully. Lyon said that this is what happens when the Triumvirate is not given their rightful due. He tells the members of the Hall of Fame committee that they have made a big mistake. Lyon reminds the fans that he is the current RCW champion, and that he beat the Destroyer last week. He warns the HoF committee to watch their backs and to sleep with one eye open.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
February 25, 1984 River City Wrestling #134 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
Opening Bout:
Anton Rojack (/w Valkrye) v Joe Apollo
Rojack needed interference from his “valet” Valkrye to defeat the hapless Joe Apollo.
Anton Rojack defeated Joe Apollo by pinfall after a swinging neckbreaker at 5:52
In-ring promo; Matchmaker Marty Goldstein comes to the ring to set up some matches for tonight. We have the requested match between Tex Cobb and Cuban Assassin which has been building for the last couple of weeks through comments made to one another. Also Goldstein is very pissed off at the tag team champs Angelo Mosca and Bobby Duncum for the interference by the Triumvirate last week in the main event between Ben Bassarab & Phil Lafleur and Kendo Nagasaki & Butch Reed to determine a new #1 contender. As it stands that match was thrown out and no clear #1 contender named. Goldstein says to compensate both teams, they will each get a title shot. He invites Mr. Ho himself to come out to the ring. The manager of the team of Nagasaki & Reed comes to the ring looking wary. Goldstein says he has two identical scraps of paper in a paper bag in front of him, one bearing each team name from the last main event. Whichever team’s name is drawn by Mr. Ho will get the title shot tonight, the other will have to wait and meet the winner. Ho sticks his hand in the bag and draws the team of Bassarab/Lafleur. He is livid and pulls out the other name to check, and sure enough it says Nagasaki/Reed. Goldstein tells Ho to calm down and leave or forfeit his team’s title shot down the line. Ho takes the advice and clears the ring. Finally, Goldstein says there has been a lot of bad blood building between Jim Brunzell and Dynamite Kid, a feud that the ring was unable to contain last week. Goldstein says he wants an end to this, and it ends tonight, one way or the other, in a STEEL CAGE MATCH. The main event tonight will be Dynamite Kid versus Jim Brunzell in a 16 foot steel cage!!!
Promo; 20 years ago today, February 25th 1964, a young Cassius Clay 22 years of age shocked Sonny Liston and became Boxing’s Heavyweight champion of the world.
Bout #2
Tex Cobb v Cuban Assassin
Cobb started strong, but his punches and kicks garnered him several warnings from the referee Kenny Jay. Unsure of how to proceed without getting DQ’d he became hesitant and conservative which allowed the Cuban Assassin to make a comeback. The Assassin wore down the bigger Cobb but eventually made the mistake of taking it to the floor. Cobb regained control of the wild brawl but got disqualified when he picked up the announce table and used it over the head of the Cuban Assassin.
Cuban Assassin defeated Tex Cobb by disqualification for use of a foreign object at 7:09
Post-Match: Tex Cobb went around the ring and grabbed the Cuban’s flag. The Cuban Assassin was bleeding profusely from the head from the table shot. Cobb busted the flag pole over the head of the Assassin and started a USA chant which drew mediocre response at best from the Winnipeg crowd. Suddenly Bad News Allen ran onto the scene and nailed Cobb from behind drawing the ire of the crowd. Allen used the broken flag pole to choke Cobb from behind. Cobb was busted open, but was saved after a minute by Vic Gate who came in and cleaned house, battling off both Allen and a recovering Assassin.
Promo; Paramount Pictures proudly presents “Footloose” starring Kevin Bacon in theatres across the nation. This movie premiered last week at the #1 position and features a star studded soundtrack including the title song, Holding Out For a Hero, and Almost Paradise.
Bout #3
RCW Tag Team Title Match
Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (champions) (/w Corrie England) V Phil LaFleur & Ben Bassarab
Mosca and Duncum used their size advantage to get early control over this match, as they double teamed LaFleur. He played Ricky Morton for a good five minutes before making the hot tag to Bassarab. The former Stampede protégé went to work with forearms, flying dropkick, flying bulldog, and an impressive German suplex on the much bigger Bobby Duncum. It all came crashing down though when Mosca snuck in the ring and nailed Bassarab with an elbowsmash to the face. Bassarab was bleeding from the nose, and took his turn playing Ricky Morton for a couple minutes before making the hot tag to LaFleur. Like his Canadian tag partner before him LaFleur went to work on both men, clearing the ring. He set up Mosca for his superkick finisher but was interrupted by a Duncum clothesline. Bassarab entered the ring but almost immediately was double teamed by the champs and sent sailing over the top rope. Mosca held LaFleur’s arms behind his back while referee Wyatt Hall tried desperately to make them stop the double teaming. Duncum tried to punch LaFleur, but he moved out of the way and Duncum ~potatoed~ Mosca. Duncum tried to see to Mosca but Mosca gave him a shot back. Duncum went spinning right into a superkick from LaFleur. Mosca tried to break the pin attempt but Bassarab tackled him stopping him from interfering. Hall was lenient and made the count despite all four men being in the ring.
Phil Lafleur & Ben Bassarab defeated Bobby Duncum & Angelo Mosca by pinfall when Lafleur pinned Duncum after the superkick at 10:07 [Phil Lafleur & Ben Bassarab win the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Promo; On tonight’s evening news • US continues to remove Marines from Lebanon, followed by Navy artillery fire • Apparent intensification of Iran-Iraq war • Iran, despite protests from USSR , said executing leaders of its Communist party • Tyrone Mitchell's sniper assault on Los Angeles, California, school yesterday recalled; his troubled background, include death of family members at Jonestown massacre • Upcoming primary in New Hampshire noted; campaign activities there of cands. Walter Mondale, Gary Hart, John Glenn outlined, shown. Jesse Jackson mentioned not in New Hampshire. • Funeral of "David," known only as the bubble boy due to life spent in sterile environmental as result of lack of immunity, • Opening tomorrow of USFL season and league's poor image examined
Main Event CAGE MATCH
Jim Brunzell v Dynamite Kid
High pace action from the start of this match filled with aerial moves. The only purpose the cage had was as a springboard for DK. Brunzell drew an appreciative response though from the crowd when he was first to use the cage to bust his opponent open, by raking the forehead of DK across the cage. Brunzell then went back to his conventional offense of flying dropkicks, earrigngers, high knee lifts, and back body drops. DK’s blood continued to flow freely. Brunzell went for the figure four finisher, but DK kicked Brunzell off just at the right time sending him into the buckle. Jumpin’ Jimmy’s head made contact with both the ringpost and the steel cage resulting in his first wound of the night. With both men bleeding they traded dropkicks, suplexes, and flying crossbody blocks. They stood facing each other in the middle of the ring, fighting through the crimson masks, and traded punches. Brunzell backed DK against the cage wall and tried to nail him with a standing dropkick, but DK swatted him away. The Brit then slingshot Brunzell head first into the cage wall. Dynamite Kid climbed about half way up the cage and then came flying down with a headbutt. Both men were down while ref George Gadasky applied a slow count. Finally Dynamite Kid was on his feet first. He tried to pull Brunzell up by his hair but only came away with bloody fingers. Brunzell nailed DK with a couple shots to the gut, and then tried to fireman carry him. But the former High Flyer’s legs gave out and both men spilled to the mat. DK was the first man up this time and he pulled Brunzell up in the air, and brought him down with the brainbuster. The Winnipeg crowd went nuts, throwing things at the cage wall. DK applied a hasty pin and got the 3 count.
Dynamite Kid defeated Jim Brunzell by pinfall after a brainbuster at 14:29 [approximately 9 minutes shown on television]
Post-Match DK shouted at the crowd, and security had to keep the fans on their side of the rail. A stretcher was brought in to take Brunzell out of the ring, immobilizing his neck as they had done for Rheinghans earlier in the year.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week !!
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March 3, 1984 River City Wrestling #135 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
Opening Bout: Lady’s Action
Tanya Tataryn v Valkrye (/w Anton Rojack)
Another squash match for Valkrye who is bigger and meaner then the green local rookies she has been wrestling as of late.
Valkrye defeated Tataryn by pinfall after a sitdown powerbomb at 1:45
Post-match: Valkrye challenged anyone to a match. She listed off the name of the RCW ladies but no one came out. She then started to name the men but none came out. Finally, referee Wyatt Hall came out to try and clear the ring for the next match. Valkrye put up a fuss but finally left the ring, however her and Rojack stayed at the guardrail. Local talent Joe Apollo came to the ring for his next match like a lamb to the slaughter. As he was taking off his warm up jacket the muscular Valkrye entered the ring and challenged Apollo who simply stood dumbfounded; like a deer in the headlights. Hall got mad with Valkrye and ordered her out of the ring. He did the usual counting to 10 (why we’ll never know). Instead of leaving though Valkrye clobbered Wyatt Hall!! Joe Apollo instinctively went to Hall’s rescue but wouldn’t lay a hand on the lady. But she was not similarly restrained. Valkrye nailed Apollo with a big right hand, followed by a knee to the gut, and a double arm suplex. She then sneered at the crowd as she nailed Apollo with the sitdown powerbomb. She had Rojack come over and make a mock 3 count on Apollo.
Bout #2:
Chris Pepper v Dynamite Kid
Pepper was rounded up as a last minute replacement for Apollo. As Dynamite Kid waited for an opponent he talked trash about Jim Brunzell and Brad Rheinghans, both of who he has hurt and beat with his brainbuster. When Pepper showed up he looked very hesitant to lock up with DK, and tried to avoid him like the plague. That’s the only reason this match went on as long as it did. DK hit his usual German suplex, snap suplex, and diving headbutt. He then hoisted Pepper up and nailed him with the brainbuster. The referee Kenny Jay made the count, 1, 2, DK picked his man up! DK nailed another German suplex and then lifted a limp Pepper up in the air for another brainbuster. But referee Jay had seen enough and pulled the legs of Pepper back down. DK was furious and looked like he would attack Jay who stood his ground. Suddenly Brad Rheinghans hit the ring in street clothes and went right after the DK. They fought tooth and nail, spilled outside the ring, and finally DK headed for the hills. However he felt about DK, Kenny Jay had no choice but to DQ Chris Pepper.
Dynamite Kid defeated Chris Pepper by disqualification for outside interference at 4:01
Bout #3:
Kelly Hobin & Stan Rodgers v Rob Flett & Neil Sutherland
Decent enough tag teams but pretty much just filler as neither team is involved in any major feuds right now. Hobin and Rodgers are just bigger and more experienced.
Hobin & Rodgers defeated Flett & Sutherland by pinfall when Rodgers pinned Flett after his Lariat at 7:43
Special In-ring Promo; Matchmaker Marty Goldstein comes to the ring and he doesn’t look happy. He says that things have really got out of hand tonight, and that the abuse of officials and the threatening of officials will not be tolerated. He fines Valkrye $1000 for abuse of official tonight. However, he does concede that there seems to be a lack of women able to compete at her level. That’s why he just got off the phone booking a flight for Canadian Women’s champion Judy Martin to land in Winnipeg and take on Valkrye for the title on the March 17th St. Patrick’s Day & Hall of Fame show. Goldstein says that Martin is not some green rookie and that she’ll tie Valkrye into knots until her eyes bug out of her head. Next Goldstein turns his attention to Dynamite Kid. He says the Brit has gone too far, and that this is a sport, which means it is expected to be sporting. There is nothing sporting about the brainbuster move he has been using. Henceforth, it is banned from competition in RCW. Anyone using the move will be disqualified, fined, and possibly suspended. He also tells Kid that he and Rheinghans will meet one on one at the March 17th show. Goldstein says that Jim Brunzell’s injuries sustained from the brainbuster are not serious and that he should be back in action in a matter of weeks.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Champion v Champion Two Hall of Fame Finalists
Chris Lyon (RCW Heavyweight champion) (/w Tawney England) V The Destroyer (RCW Television champion – not being defended tonight)
Just another installment in RCW’s greatest feud. Assuredly an entertaining match, a little more filled with brawling tonight then in the past, but nothing too original. After some hot action the match spills to outside the ring and neither man pays any attention to the count.
Chris Lyon and the Destroyer battle to a double countout at 6:13 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
Post-Match: RCW officials come out to break up the action. Lyon grabs a mic and enters the ring while Destroyer looks on from the floor. He vents about Destroyer being the one elected to the hall of fame while he (Lyon) is the current and 3 time champion. He says he is sick of sharing the spotlight with a has-been. He is so confident in his ability to beat Destroyer that he will defend the title against him on March 17th. But not only will the title be on the line, but it will also be a loser leaves RCW match! He says that the Hall of Fame induction will then double as Destroyer’s retirement show. Destroyer does not hesitate to agree to the match. One of the two greatest legends of RCW will be gone after St. Patrick’s day.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!
March 10, 1984 River City Wrestling #136 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
Opening Bout:
Iron Maiden defeated Cherry Forever by pinfall after a flying leg lariat at 5:27
Promo; On Tonight’s National News o Gary Hart reported winning today's Wyoming caucuses in Democratic primary, defeating Walter Mondale o British authorities reported suspecting Libyan terrorists of planting string of bombs in London. British government warns Colonel Muammar el-Kadhafi o Student demonstrations in Poland protesting government's removal of crucifixes from classrooms reported. o Terrorist bombing of French passenger plane in Chad said blamed on Libyan agents
Promo; Special Tonight (Not on the National News) Statement of His Holiness the Dalai Lama on the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Tibetan National Uprising Day On the occasion of this March 10th anniversary, when we also wish to observe the 25th anniversary of our exile, I convey my warm and sincere wishes to the Tibetans, in and outside Tibet, and earnestly pray for those brave Tibetans who gave up their lives for the common cause of our people, religion and political rights.
Promo; Videos on Good Rockin’ Tonight with host Terry David Mulligan Jump by Van Halen, Radio Ga-Ga by Queen, Doesn’t Really Matter by Platinum Blonde, Sunglasses at Night by Corey Hart, and #1 from one year ago Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran.
Bout #2:
Keith Hart v Kendo Nagasaki (/w Mr. Ho)
Hart starts strong, but Nagasaki and Ho cheat too much for him to have a fair shot at winning this match. Nagasaki uses his green mist to blind Hart and then nails him with a standing side kick for the win.
Kendo Nagasaki defeated Keith Hart by pinfall after a standing side kick at 4:50
Post-Match: Nagasaki and Ho got greedy at the end with Nagasaki holding Hart to allow Ho to get in some free chops. Suddenly from the back ran in a newcomer to RCW and he went toe to toe with Nagasaki. Despite being smaller he got the better of Nagasaki, bodyslammed him and then dropped an elbow from the 2nd turnbuckle. Mr. Ho pulled his man from the ring before any more damage could be doled out. The newcomer helped Keith Hart to his feet. Hart got a mic and introduced the crowd to his brother, here from Stampede wrestling, Bret Hart. Keith asked Bret if he could stick around for a week as he sure could use a partner and together they would take on Nagasaki and his manager Mr. Ho. His brother was only too able to oblige of course.
Bout #3
Tex Cobb & Vic Gate v Cuban Assassin & Bad News Allen
This is the fall out from two weeks ago when Assassin and Allen did a number on Cobb, and Gate came to his resuce. Gate acquits himself well in this match against Assassin, able to use his superior scientific skill to control the bigger man. However, Allen is too much of a brawler and beats up on Gate until Cobb gets tagged in. Cobb and Allen turn the match into a complete 4 man brawl that the ref is on the verge of tossing. However, order is restored and while Cobb is being shunted out of the ring Assassin holds Gate’s arms so Allen can come off the top rope with a Judo chop to the cranium. And that’s all she wrote.
C.Assassin & Allen defeated Cobb & Gate by pinfall when Allen pinned Gate after a top rope judo chop at 9:29
Promo; Opening in theaters across the nation this weekend, the screen adaptation of Stephen King’s “Children of the Corn”, starring Peter Horton and Linda Hamilton. An adult nightmare. A young couple have a murder to report and they go to the nearest town (Gatlin) to seek help but the town seems deserted. They are soon trapped in Gatlin with little chance of getting out alive.
Main Event RCW Tag Team Title Match
Phil Lafleur & Ben Bassarab (champions) V Bobby Duncum & Angleo Mosca (/w Corrie England)
One on one Lafleur and Bassarab handled either opponent quite well, using youth and speed to overcome size and experience. However, Duncum and Mosca (and England) took every opportunity they could to double team the champs. The end came thanks to a Corrie England distraction of the ref which allowed Mosca to come around and pull Bassarab off the apron and send him head first into the guardrail. He then entered the ring and clobbered Lafleur from behind. He and Duncum set up Lafleur and took him down with a double slam. Duncum nailed his finisher just to make sure. A very short title run for the youths comes to an end.
Duncum & Mosca defeated Lafleur & Bassarab by pinfall when Duncum pinned Lafleur after a Bulldog at 10:44 [Bobby Duncum & Angelo Mosca won the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Post-Match: “No One Like You” by the Scorpions plays and Chris Lyon and Tawney England join their Triumvirate team mates in the ring with a couple bottles of champagne which they pop open and pass around.
Marty Goldstein comes out and addresses them and the audience, ruining the celebration. He tells Duncum and Mosca that since they both seem to like to be in the ring so much that at the St. Patrick’s Day & Hall of Fame show, they can both be in the ring at the same time during the rematch they will be forced to give Bassarab & Lafleur. Because Goldstein says that match will be a Texas Tornado tag match where all four men are legal!
He gives a quick recap for the fans of the 5 huge matches signed for next week when most of the syndicated TV partners will carry a special 90 minute edition of River City Wrestling.
RCW Heavyweight Title Match: Loser leaves town Chris Lyon (champ) v Destroyer (challenger)
RCW Tag Team Title Match: Texas Tornado Style Bobby Duncum & Angelo Mosca (champs) V Phil Lafleur & Ben Bassarab
Canadian Women’s Title Match Judy Martin (champ) v Valkrye
Grudge Match – Brainbuster has been outlawed Brad Rheinghans v Dynamite Kid
Tag Team Bout Keith & Bret Hart v Kendo Nagasaki & Mr. Ho
Special Presentation The Destroyer is the inaugural inductee into the River City Wrestling Hall of Fame
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week !
March 17, 1984 River City Wrestling #137 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
“Synchronicity II” by the Police plays as a tribute is shown to the career (thus far?) of the Destroyer.
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to a special 90 minute edition of River City Wrestling. This combination Hall of Fame Inauguration Night and St. Patrick’s Day bash is chalk full of great match-ups.
Opening Bout: Canadian Women’s Championship Match
Judy Martin (champion) v Valkrye (/w Anton Rojack)
Distance makes the heart grow fond, or something like that. Suddenly the previously vilified Martin is cheered compared to the muscular Valkrye. However it’s the youngster Valkrye who controls the early minutes with a power offense not usually seen in the women’s game. Martin though made the comeback, thanks to some dirty tactics followed by a ground and pound game. Outside the ring Rojack decided he had seen enough and nailed Martin in the back with a steel chair.
Judy Martin defeated Valkrye by disqualification due to outside interference at 7:33 [Judy Martin retains the Canadian Women’s Title]
Bout #2 Grudge Match – Brainbuster has been outlawed
Brad Rheinghans v Dynamite Kid
Uncharacteristically Rheinghans tried to attack DKid before the bell but the cagey veteran saw it coming and nailed Rheinghans with a boot to the groin. The referee protested but when DKid pointed out it was before the bell he could do nothing but wait for Rheinghans to recover and then call for the bell to start things off. That early attack seemed to take the wind out of Rheinghans sails but it made for a better match as both men fought hard, dirty, but also scientific. Rheinghans wore down the Kid with a front chancery and then a full nelson, trying to keep his offense grounded. It didn’t last long though and Kid was airborne, and taking the match outside the ring. Rheinghans was busted open and DKid managed to sneak in a vicious kick to the groin which went undetected by referee Wyatt Hall. Back inside the ring DKid nailed his top rope diving headbutt but only got a 2 count. He followed up with a German suplex but only got a 1 count. He hit a snap suplex but Rheinghans kicked out before Hall even got down to count. Rheinghans powered to his feet, tried to kick DK, but the Brit caught the foot and then floored him with a clothesline. DK picked up Rheinghans for a suplex, but Rheinghans blocked it. He tried again, and again it was blocked. Rheinghans then picked up DKid who swung his legs around to escape and ended up clipping Wyatt Hall in the head, knocking him down. Rheinghans was distracted by the ref bump, and this allowed DKid to attack him from behind. The Brit then took Rheinghans up and nailed him with the illegal brainbuster, or as Ron Strong put it, a thuggish headdrop which has no place in our sport. DKid revived Hall who made the count.
Dynamite Kid defeated Brad Rheinghans by pinfall with the brainbuster during a ref bump at 8:45
Post-Match: Marty Goldstein came out and told Hall what happened. He ordered Hall to reverse the decision because of the illegal move. But Hall stood firm by the referee’s decision is final rule here in RCW, and Goldstein just stood there and fumed.
Hall of Fame Presentation: Marty Goldstein, Matt Brock, Jack McAdam, Stan Mullen, Bulldog Bob Brown, and George Gadasky are in the ring (collectively they are the Hall of Fame Committee). They and the ring are under security supervision as no interruption from the Triumvirate is wanted tonight. A brief run down of Destroyer’s career is given including being the first RCW champion, having to forfeit that belt due to injury, and eventually becoming the first 3 time RCW Heavyweight champion. Randall “Tex” Cobb and Vic Gate are also called to the ring as they are just two examples of the wrestlers trained by Destroyer to compete here in RCW. Both men call Destroyer a mentor and friend. Finally the lights are dimmed and the Destroyer makes his way to the ring accompanied by security. He is wearing a black and white tuxedo, which matches his mask nicely. Handshakes are given all around, and then a plaque is presented to Destroyer commemorating the event. Destroyer gives a very brief thank-you speech which is truncated due to the pressure of tonight’s main event. Either the Destroyer will become the first 4x RCW champion or he will be gone from RCW forever. The crowd is quieter then such an occasion for celebration usually warrants. Destroyer lifts the plaque and says the real celebration will happen in the middle of the ring tonight!
Bout #3
Pre-Match: Mr. Ho comes out with an arm in a sling and a doctor’s note saying he can’t wrestle tonight. He asks that RCW officials allow his other man Butch Reed to sub for him and tag with Kendo Nagasaki against the Hart Brothers. Of course RCW officials will have none of it, but do allow one concession; they allow Butch Reed to stay at ringside as a manager during the match.
Keith & Bret Hart v Kendo Nagasaki & Mr. Ho (/w Butch Reed)
Nagasaki controls the match early, but eventually wears down as Ho never wants to put himself in danger. Finally when Ho has no choice he is controlled by the Hart brothers and a pinfall is imminent. Ho orders Reed into the ring, but Keith rolls him up from behind and gets the 1, 2, 3, as Reed is too slow to enter the ring.
Hart Brothers defeated Nagasaki & Ho by pinfall when Keith Hart pinned Ho with a victory roll at 10:04 [approximately 6 minutes televised]
Post-Match: Kendo had been tied up by Bret but nailed him with a chop to the throat and then tossed him out of the ring. He followed this up by nailing Keith from behind and also tossing him out of the ring. The Hart Brothers left the ring area banged up but victorious. Back inside though Ho was berating Reed and mimicking him trying to get through the ropes, acting as if he was too fat to be agile. Finally Reed snapped, grabbing Ho by the throat. Nagasaki tried to attack Reed from behind but Hacksaw was too fast, moving out of the way. Nagasaki nailed Ho with a kick. Reed then clotheslined both of them at once, and then took turns nailing each with a flying shoulderblock. The fans cheered Reed as he left the ring.
Promo; On Tonight’s Evening News; • Public criticism of police failure to apprehend killer(s) in city's unsolved Green River murders examined; background to 2-1/2 year murder spree reviewed.
Promo; MGM Studios is proud to release to theatres across the nation this weekend “Ice Pirates” starring Robert Urich, Mary Crosby, and Angelica Huston. “You have to be there to see it.” In the far future water is the most valuable substance. Two space pirates are captured, sold to a princess, and recruited to help her find her father who disapeared when he found information dangerous to the rulers. A real Space Opera with sword fights, explosions, fighting robots, monsters, bar fights and time warps.
Bout #4 RCW Tag Team Title Match Texas Tornado Style
Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (champions) V Ben Bassarab & Phil Lafleur
All four men are legal, but there is only one referee; head official George “ScrapIron” Gadasky. One fall to a finish, but it can be a countout, DQ (hard to imagine), or pinfall or submission. Due to the nature of the match all managers have been banned from ringside.
Mosca used his football background to tackle Bassarab to the ground. Duncum went right to work on Lafleur, but the Frenchman surprised him with some fiery forearms. A whip to the ropes and a dropkick to the kisser sent Duncum rolling out of the ring. Mosca decided to also retreat and leave the ring. The youngsters in their zeal made a poor decision to follow the bigger veterans to the floor. After some initial offense, the champions turned the match around and slammed their opponents into the ground. They rolled back into the ring to break the count and then left again to deal out more punishment. Back inside they took turns double teaming one man then the other. But when they went for a double stuff piledriver on Lafleur, Bassarab kicked out the legs from Duncum and sent him crashing to the ground, and Mosca tumbled off the top rope to the mat below. Bassarab climbed to the top turnbuckle and landed a perfect star splash on Mosca, but Duncum broke up the pin attempt. Bassarab kicked away at the midsection of Duncum, took him down with a snap suplex, and then nailed him with a flying cross body block. Mosca managed to break up the pin just in the nick of time. But Lafleur was back in action now, and it was the challengers turn to alternate punishment between their two opponents. This lasted for several minutes without being able to put away the champions. With Duncum down on the mat, Lafleur took Bassarab on his shoulders and allowed him to flip in the air, but Duncum put up his knees and caught Bassarab in the gut. Mosca got the timing right and took out Lafleur from behind right after. Together they whipped Lafleur into the ropes and took him down with a double clothesline. They then picked up Bassarab, and Mosca climbed the top turnbuckle and they gave him a stuffed piledriver. Gadasky counted 1, 2, Lafleur broke up the pin. Duncum and Mosca went back to work on Lafleur with a few punches while Bassarab still lay prone. They then backed him into the ropes and tied his arms up in the ropes. After another pair of kicks to the gut they returned their attention to Bassarab. They nailed him with a double clothesline and went for the pin, 1, 2, kickout! Mosca left the ring, and Gadasky went to get Lafleur untangled. Mosca and Duncum gave Bassarab another stuffed piledriver. By now Gadasky freed Lafleur but again it was two on one and the champions subdued Lafleur quickly. While Duncum held Lafleur in a front facelock Mosca put the pin on Bassarab.
Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum defeated Ben Bassarab & Phil Lafleur by pinfall when Mosca pinned Bassarab after a stuffed piledriver at 11:17 [approximately 8 minutes shown on television] [Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Championship Match Loser Leaves RCW
Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) V The Destroyer (RCW Hall of Fame Inductee)
Only One legend will be left standing.
They locked up, Destroyer floated behind. They locked fingers, Destroyer backed up, and kicked Lyon to a sitting position. He then applied a quick double trapezius nerve hold. Lyon threw his arms up in anguish but soon realized he could move out of the hold and did so with a roll. Lyon went to the ropes for time and got a quick few seconds rub down by England before referee Kenny Jay made him return to action. They locked up again and exchanged forearms. Destroyer blocked a punch, ducked in and took Lyon over with a beautiful German suplex. Lyon was on his back and the master pounced with a step-over toe hold. The masked man reached over and used his arms to add to the move putting Lyon in a Full Nelson. After over 30 seconds in the hold Tawney England finally could stand it no longer and tried to pull her man free. Destroyer was forced to break the hold, the ref warned England, and the champ escaped to the outside for a breather. After some frustrating duck and hide tactics Lyon got his advantage with a thumb to the throat. He went to work with a gutwrench suplex amongst other moves. We were five minutes into the match and the champ hadn’t done any real damage to the challenger. Destroyer takes back the advantage and works over an arm with armbreakers, and then a hammerlock. He rides that hold down to the mat and wears down the champ. Destroyer never lets go of the hold, slamming Lyon with an over the shoulder armdrag, and then dropping a series of knees to different muscle groupings on the arm. Abruptly the challenger changes tactics and stuns the champ with a forearm smash to the chin. He tries for the surprise pin but only gets a 2 count. Tawney England is back on the ring apron to distract and it works. However, Kenny Jay is furious and doesn't object when Vic Gate comes out and scares England to the backstage area, before taking up a position at the announce table. This draws an ovation from the crowd but also provides Lyon the opportunity to pearl harbor the challenger from behind. He works over the Destroyer’s lower back with forearms, knee drops, and surfboard holds. He tries for the Boston crab but the masked man grabs the ropes for the break. Instead of breaking though Lyon pulls Destroyer up and chops him across the chest several times in the corner. Jay gets in the way, and this stops Lyon long enough for Destroyer to explode out of the corner with a clothesline. Destroyer has the advantage back and we are about 13 minutes into the match. Destroyer is on fire now. After playing to the crowd he scoops up Lyon and gives him an airplane spin, both men eventually slamming into the ground. Destroyer goes for the pin but only gets a 2 count. It’s a clinic now with a half-nelson slam, armdrag takedown, Mexican hiptoss, and when Lyon staggers to his feet, back down with flying headscissors. Destroyer uses a Japanese Dog roll and gets 1, 2, KICKOUT, somehow the beleaguered champ lifts a shoulder off the mat. Destroyer punches the mat in frustration and Kenny Jay has to warn him to open his fists. The challenger pulls the champ to his feet and nails a swinging neckbreaker for another 2 count. The fans smell victory which is never a good sign. Destroyer puts on the sleeperhold but the champ manages to back him into the corner after about 20 seconds. Destroyer sends Lyon to the ropes and goes for the flying dropkick, but the champ holds onto the ropes for dear life and Destroyer hits nothing but air. The champ goes to work with a kick to the gut and then makes Destroyer scream in pain when he gives a modified Texas brainbuster, except he drives his knuckle into the top of the Destroyer’s spine instead of his covered head. Lyon uses a cobra clutch and after about 20 seconds converts it to a slam. He continues the punishment with one of his favorite moves the slingshot suplex but only gets a 2 count. Lyon then nails a backbreaker but instead of letting the masked man go, he holds him over the knee for a submission hold which does not get the desired result despite about 20 seconds of pain. Lyon climbs to the top rope, something he doesn’t do often, and that’s a mistake because when he comes down for an elbow Destroyer has moved out of the way. Both men struggle slowly to their feet to beat a slow count by Jay, and the fans can sense the finish is about to happen and rise to their feet. Vic Gate comes over for a closer look (that can't be good). Lyon swings at Destroyer who ducks, scoops up Lyon and atomic drops him sending him to the buckle. But Lyon rebounds out of the corner and ~nails~ Destroyer with a punch right to the heart. Destroyer just kind of stands there looking down at the mat, trying to catch his breath. Lyon pounces out of the corner again, this time taking Destroyer down with a Thesz press. He goes for the pin but Destroyer kicks out at 2. Lyon tries to get cute and goes for the flying crucifix (Destroyer’s signature move), but the cagey veteran holds his ground firm and then drops backward onto Lyon. He reaches backward and grabs a leg, and gets 1, 2, Kickout by the champ. Both men scramble to their feet and this time it’s the Destroyer who goes for the flying crucifix but again its countered as Lyon drops backward with the Samoan type drop. Vic Gate had snuck over to the apron and lays a steel chair on the mat. Destroyer’s head bounces off the chair in a nasty fashion, and the whites of his eyes no longer appear from behind the eyeholes of the familiar black and white mask. Kenny Jay was moving out of the way of the swinging feet and missed it completely! Lyon isn’t moving either, but he’s on top, and Jay counts the 1, 2, 3 !!! The fans are in shock and dismay, as their beloved legend has been defeated and is gone from RCW forever, turned on by his protege Vic Gate.
Chris Lyon defeated The Destroyer by pinfall after a Samoan drop onto a steel chair at 21:12 [match shown in its entirety] [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
We are completely out of time, so on that displeasing note that’s it for a special edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!
March 24, 1984 River City Wrestling #138 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
We are shown the controversial finish to last week’s big Hall of Fame Induction and St. Patrick’s Day Bash card. Chris Lyon got some help from the turncoat Vic Gate to defeat The Destroyer in another great 20 minute match between them. However, that will be the last one in RCW as due to the stipulations Destroyer is out of RCW for good.
We are shown footage of the Triumvirate celebrating in the aisle, and Vic Gate gets a pat on the back from them as he walks by.
Inside the ring Destroyer is distraught, but after the villains leave the fans begin to cheer again for the Hall of Famer. He accepts the adulation graciously and returns it the same. Taking the mic he thanks the fans and the officials and promises to look in on them when he can. Perhaps our paths will meet again.
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
In-ring Interview; “No One Like You” plays and the fans boo as the Triumvirate (Lyon, Mosca, Duncum, along with the England Sisters) enter the ring. They make several attempts at humor such as we won’t see the Destroyer’s face around here again…oh wait…he was left with egg all over…oh nevermind. The girls begin to sing We Are the Champions as the men pose with the Heavyweight and Tag Team Titles.
Ron Strong attempts to break up the love fest and asks why Vic Gate helped them out. Chris Lyon tells him he honestly doesn’t know, ask him yourself. With that Vic Gate begins to walk down the aisle with a straight face. The fans jeer Gate with a ferociousness that is usually held in Winnipeg only for Gretzky and the Oilers.
Gate enters the ring and just stands there. Strong goes over and asks the technician why he turned his back on his best friend and his mentor, costing him his livelihood. Gate pauses and seems to reflect before saying “because I felt like it. And it’s about time that I started doing what Vic Gate feels like doing, not what Destroyer feels Vic Gate should do.” He rambles on for a minute about how Destroyer has kept him down and was jealous. It’s still unclear what if any relationship he has with the Triumvirate.
The fans cheer and Gate stops speaking when Randall “Tex” Cobb comes walking purposely to the ring. He is steamed and points right at Gate. He tells the Triumvirate to back off, its not their fight, but the Villains stay menacingly in the ring. Cobb hesitates but is about to climb into the ring, 1 on 4, when Marty Goldstein comes running down to the ring and pulls him back.
Goldstein makes an announcement. Due to The Destroyer’s exit from RCW that leaves the Television championship belt vacant. An 8 man tournament will be held starting tonight to determine a new champion. Cobb says he doesn't care about any stinking TV belt and tries to enter the ring again. Goldstein stops him though when he says that one of the quarter final matches will be Tex Cobb versus Vic Gate. Gate is mad but it puts a smile on the face of big Tex.
RCW TV Tournament Quarterfinals
Bout #1: Bad News Allen defeated Phil Lafleur by submission with the camel clutch at 5:43
Bout #2: Ben Bassarab defeated Anton Rojack by pinfall after a flying cross body block at 2:02 -Rojack’s manager Valkrye was so furious with him that she left for the back without him after the match. He left the ring with his head held low.
Bout #3: Butch Reed defeated Kendo Nagasaki by disqualification for outside interference at 8:45 -Former partners’ first attempt to settle the bad blood after the break-up. Reed controlled most of the match and was only prevented from getting a clean win because Nagasaki’s manager Mr. Ho did a run-in to mess things up.
In-ring promo; Dynamite Kid comes to the ring with paper in his hand. He is steaming and says that he has been suspended for a month from RCW for the use of the banned brainbuster on March 17th. DKid pleads his case to the crowd saying its not justice that the referee’s decision was allowed to stand in his favor yet he is still suspended. Then Dynamite Kid bemoans over the final surprise in the paper ruling he is reading. It says that upon his return to television on April 28th he will face a surprise opponent. The fans don’t show the Brit much sympathy.
Main Event: Bout #4: Vic Gate defeats Tex Cobb by pinfall after a German suplex and with a handful of tights at 6:21 -Cobb had to satisfy himself with a bit of a post-match beatdown of Gate before the turncoat was able to safely escape.
March 31, 1984 River City Wrestling #139 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Opening Bout: Kelly Hobin defeated Neil Sutherland by pinfall after a legdrop from the 2nd rope at 5:22
Bout #2: Semi-Final Match for the Vacant TV Title Butch Reed defeated Vic Gate by pinfall after a flying shoulderblock at 7:05 -Tex Cobb came down to wrestle a chair away from Gate after Reed had collided with the referee.
Bout #3: #1 Contenders Match Bret & Keith Hart defeated Bad News Allen & The Cuban Assassin by pinfall when Keith pinned Assassin after a sunset flip at 9:36
Main Event: Mystery Opponent The Bounty Hunter defeated Bobby Duncum by countout at 3:48 -The Triumvirate had been cutting one of their usual ego driven interviews when they were told by Ron Strong that a returning star was challenging Chris Lyon to a title match. Duncum said the newcomer would have to get past him first, so the match was set. Turns out it is the 275 lb, Bounty Hunter from El Paso, former Television champion. Last time we saw him he was casting his lot with the villains, so the fans were pleasantly surprised to cheer for him tonight. Duncum was so unnerved that he ended up getting himself counted out early, setting up Bounty Hunter to get a title shot. After the match BH was interviewed about his change of heart. He replied that he had not had any change of heart, he was doing it as always for the money. When Ron Strong asked point blank if there was a bounty on Lyon’s head, BH smiled and said “you bet. And I’m going to collect.”
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 29, 2016 8:05:01 GMT -5
April 7, 1984 River City Wrestling #140 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Bout #1: Semi-Final Match for vacant RCW Television title Bad News Allen pinned Ben Bassarab after an enzuigiri at 17:02 -only about 8 minutes of this match were televised, partially due to length but also due to content as it was a bloody encounter.
Bout #2 Challenge Match Bounty Hunter defeated Vic Gate by disqualification for outside interference at 5:04 -Gate had challenged BH to put his top contender status on the line, and the big Texan accepted. Seemed to be a ploy though because it was only 5 minutes into the match when Chris Lyon entered the ring and nailed BH from behind. He and Gate teamed up to lay a beating on BH before officials could break it up.
Bout #3 Valkrye defeated Anton Rojack by submission with the full-nelson at 3:34 -the two came to the ring together as if for a tag match or singles encounter. Rojack was shocked when after hearing Valkrye’s particulars his were announced as the challenger. He got in no offense, unwilling it seems to even try until the very end when it was too late. Rojack submitted after about 5 seconds of the rag doll treatment in the full nelson. After the match Valkrye brought out a dog collar and leash, and proceeded to put them on her man and walk him up the aisle like a dog.
Main Event – Bout #4 RCW Tag Team Title Match Bret & Keith Hart defeated Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (/w Corrie England) by disqualification at 9:00 [Mosca & Duncum retain the RCW Tag Team titles] -strange behavior exhibited by the tag team champions. After manhandling Bret a bit they challenged Keith to tag in. Almost immediately they were viciously double-teaming Keith, risking DQ. They punished Keith for a few minutes but couldn’t put him away. Keith made the hot tag to Bret, but suddenly the champs were demurring, shying away from the younger Hart. While Bret worked a headlock on Duncum inside the ring, Mosca slipped off the apron, went around the ring, and attacked Keith from behind pulling him off the apron. He continued to pound on him and when Bret turned his back to help his brother Duncum nailed him from behind. The ref counted out Mosca for the illegal behavior when it was obvious he had no designs to stop. After the match when Bret came to get Mosca off his brother the tag champs just left the premises with the belts.
April 14, 1984 River City Wrestling #141 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Opening Bout: Judy Martin defeated Rhonda Singh by pinfall after a piledriver at 6:22 [Martin retained the Canadian Women’s Title] -a rare stop for Martin back in RCW. She wow’d the crowd by getting the big Singh up for a piledriver.
Bout #2 Tex Cobb defeated Jeff Grae by pinfall at 3:09 -squash match
Bout #3 Tournament Final for the vacant RCW Television Title Butch Reed defeated Bad News Allen by pinfall after a top rope clothesline at 14:58 [Butch Reed wins the RCW Television title] -a very good match with Allen bleeding from the head and Reed from the arm. In and out of the ring. Reed blocked an enzuigiri attempt, followed up with a running clothesline and then the finisher.
Main Event – RCW Heavyweight Title Match Bounty Hunter and Chris Lyon battle to a double countout at 7:30 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title] -Lyon didn’t seem able to stop the combination of size and aggressiveness and actually initiated the out of the ring brawling which saw him get beaten up pretty badly. After the match Bobby Duncum and Angelo Mosca came to Lyon’s aid pouncing on BH. This time however BH had backup as the Hart Brothers came out almost immediately to join the fray and even the odds. After being separated by officials Chris Lyon, with his title draped over his shoulder, grabbed a mic and demanded from BH “who put a bounty on my head? I’ll double whatever he’s paying you.” BH smiled and responded “I put the bounty on your head, and two times nothing is still nothing”.
April 21, 1984 River City Wrestling #142 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Bout #1 Vic Gate defeated Ben Bassarab by pinfall after a German suplex at 8:33 -very competitive bout but the turncoat Gate is on a roll.
Bout #2 Valkrye & Anton Rojack defeated Larry Anson & Louis Laurence by submission when Valkrye made Laurence submit to the full-nelson at 6:45 -Rojack comes to the ring being led by collar and leash and now goes as “the Beaten Man” Anton Rojack. Anson and Laurence are hesitant to wrestle against a woman and that costs them dearly as Valkrye is quite strong and competent. After the victory Valkrye finally seems pleased with her pet.
Bout #3: Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum defeat Bret & Keith Hart by pinfall when Duncum pins Bret after a flying bulldog at 8:56 [Mosca & Duncum retain the RCW Tag Team Titles] -before the match could start, the England Sisters made an attempt to lure Bret into joining the Triumvirate. He seemed tempted by their wares but was finally talked out of it by his brother Keith. The rejection pissed off the England sisters which really pissed off the tag champs. There was no kid glove treatment this time for Bret Hart, and the big tag champs used their size and disregard for the rulebook to win the match.
Main Event: Return Match: Chris Lyon defeated The Bounty Hunter by submission with the Boston crab at 12:08 [Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title] -By hook and by crook Lyon retains his title once again. In this case a well placed use of the ringbell by Tawney England knocked the BH out without the ref noticing. Lyon put the Boston crab on and the ref lifted and dropped the arm of the BH 3 times. To rub it in after the match Tawney England did a mock lap dance on the still unmoving BH and then tucked a $5 bill into his tights.
Once again the Triumvirate is celebratory in the ring, and Marty Goldstein and the boys in the hero’s dressing room are left shaking their heads.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling!
See ya next week.
April 28, 1984 River City Wrestling #143 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong and Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling.
Opening Bout: Brad Rheinghans v Harley Race
Harley Race electrified the crowd as the former NWA World Champion came out unannounced to steal the thunder from Brad Rheinghans who was returning after his neck injury at the hands of Dynamite Kid. Race actually offered to shake hands with Rheinghans before the match which the former Olympian gracefully accepted. The match began as a scientific battle, with the occasional forearm shot thrown in for a measure of meanness. Rheinghans held his own and the battle was 50/50 when the ring announcer told us 10 minutes had elapsed and 5 were remaining. Marty Goldstein came down as an interested observer to watch the action. Race seemed to lose his temper once the 10 minute announcement was made, and suddenly out of the blue began to cheat. Chokes, hitting on the break, and boot rakes of the forehead drew the ire of the crowd. It was effective however as he caught Rheinghans off guard and managed to get him into his signature figure-four.
Harley Race defeated Brad Rheinghans by submission with the figure-four leglock at 12:59 [approximately 10 minutes televised]
In-ring interview; Race said that he was accepting some booking dates here in RCW since the level of competition is ever increasing. He indicates that he will still be wrestling all over the world but that he will fight whomever he is put up against here in RCW. When asked about his cheating against Rheinghans, Race insisted that he hadn’t cheated. He asks Ron Strong, “if I had cheated then how come they didn’t disqualify me?”. Marty Goldstein was shown, deep in thought, watching the interview.
Bout #2: Grudge Mask – Anything Goes
Tex Cobb v Vic Gate
Two former protégés of the Destroyer match up once again. Gate, the pure wrestler-heel, won the last one, but this match is right up the alley of the pugilist Cobb. In fact Cobb comes out with his fists tapped up which is bad news for Gate. The match inside the ring is nothing but a brawl. Realizing this as a mistake Gate tries to turn it into a ground wrestling match, but Cobb will not relent. The match spills outside where Cobb uses his fists to bust open the head of Gate the hardway. Gate fights back against fists with a steel chair which buys him back the advantage. Both men are bleeding now so the tape is cut to the finish for television. The match spills into the crowd where the two men are fighting up the concrete stairs. Suddenly Cobb reverses the advantage, and uses the high ground to bludgeon Gate all the way down the stairs, hitting him down each stair individually. Cobb tosses Gate inside the ring and hits him with a bolo punch to pick up the win.
Tex Cobb defeats Vic Gate by pinfall after a bolo punch at 8:07
In-ring interview; Dynamite Kid comes to the ring and demands to know in advance who he will fight tonight as his surprise opponent. He has been suspended for the past 4 weeks due to using the brainbuster. DK says he figured it would be either Rheinghans or Brunzell, but the former has already wrestled tonight and the latter has not been cleared to wrestle. He is very unnerved. Goldstein comes to the aisle way and tells DK from a distance that he will find out at bell time, but as a hint it is someone he should know very well both from at home (UK)? and as an opponent here in North America (Stampede or RCW?). DK is furious but there isn’t anything he can do about it.
Bout #3: RCW Television Title Match – Return Match
Butch Reed (champion) v Bad News Allen
Another excellent match between these two but pretty much the same as the last one. Lots of brawling, some bloodshed, and in the end Reed comes out on top.
Butch Reed defeats Bad News Allen by pinfall after the flying shoulderblock at 13:13 [approximately 8 minutes shown on television] [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television title]
Main Event Mystery opponent
Davey Boy Smith v Dynamite Kid
A bit anti-climatic for the livecrowd as many do not know who DBS is, or his past with DK, having both feuded and teamed with him both in the UK and in Stampede. However, they know something is up when as soon as DK sees DBS coming up the aisle he goes ballistic and charges right at him. They battle in the aisle and then around the ring, never actually getting into the ring. They end up trading chair shots, sending both men down, and the referee is throwing the match out.
No-Contest 0:00
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 29, 2016 14:05:34 GMT -5
May 5, 1984 River City Wrestling #144 Agridome, Regina, Saskatchewan
Announcers Ron Strong and Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling. Today we are coming from Regina, Saskatchewan which is the beginning of a new era for RCW – road trips. RCW will be expanding into western Canada as it forges closer ties to Stampede wrestling and the World Wrestling Federation.
Opening Bout: Buddy Lane defeated Spudpicker Larkin by submission with the Indian Death Lock at 5:00 -squash match, marked the return of Buddy Lane to active duty after over a year on the injury list. Looked like he had a lot of ring rust, and not as fast or agile as he used to be.
Promo; Coming Soon to River City Wrestling, 6’5 and 280 lbs, the body of a Greek god, but with the savagery of a Viking invader, discovered winning a toughman contest in the Twin Cities, prepare yourself for the Magnificient Kevin Kelly. And if that ain’t enough to make you men hate him, on his arm will be the lovely Desiree Petersen.
Bout #2: Anton Rojack defeated Super Uke by pinfall after a football tackle at 4:07 -another squash match. Rojack’s dominant valet Valkrye even seemed happy with his performance, allowing him to be led on his leash walking out of the arena, instead of having to crawl.
Promo; New in theatres this week across the nation comes the Rocky of breakdancing movies, “Breakin’” starring Lucinda Dickey & Adolfo Quinones. “For the break of your life! Push it to pop it! Rock it to lock it! Break it to make it!” A struggling young jazz dancer (Lucinda Dickey) meets up with two break-dancers. Together they become the sensation of the street crowds.
Bout #3 #1 Contenders Tag Team Match
Ben Bassarab & Phil Lafleur v Keith & Bret Hart
Two fan favorite teams that the locals are familiar with from their Stampede days hooked up. To borrow a phrase from Ed Whalen it was a “ring-ding-dong-dandy”. The Hart Brothers held the early advantage but that turned around and Bret had to play Ricky Morton. Bassarab was all over Bret with a running powerslam, gutwrench suplex, a reverse neckbreaker, and a piledriver. However, when he tried to hit his finishing flying cross body block Bret moved out of the way and made the tag to his brother. It was Keith’s turn now to dominate an opponent nailing Bassarab with a German suplex, bulldog, running lariat, flying fistdrop, a dragon suplex, and then into his finisher the half boston crab. However, Bassarab got over enough to tag in Lafleur. Keith’s head was turned though so he didn’t know about the tag as he was still holding onto the half-boston. Taking advantage of that Lafleur climbed to the top turnbuckle and came off with a kick right to the back of the head of Keith Hart that leveled him. Bret seeing this as dirty tactics came in and rocked Lafleur with a flying forearm smash. This brought Bassarab to his feet and he and Lafleur double teamed Bret, nailing him with a double backbody drop right over the top rope! Lafleur then picked up Keith and nailed him with a sitdown powerbomb to win the match. The fans gave the victors a mix of cheers and jeers.
Phil Lafleur & Ben Bassarab defeated the Hart Brothers by pinfall when Lafleur pinned Keith Hart after a sitdown powerbomb at 15:18 [approximately 12 minutes televised]
Post-Match: The four men met outside the ring and there was some pushing and shoving. Cooler heads prevailed however and the two tag teams ended up shaking hands before leaving the ring area.
Main Event Chris Lyon & Harley Race (/w Tawney England) v Tex Cobb & Brad Rheinghans
This match was put together by Marty Goldstein. RCW champion Lyon seemed pleased as punch to have such a legend as a tag partner, even volunteering to start the match off. Lyon and Race were just too good of wrestlers for their opponents to handle. They used quick tags and constant double teaming and misdirection to control most of the match. Race worked over Rheinghans with headbutts, vertical suplex, fisherman suplex, and stomps in the corner. He pulled Rheinghans over to the corner to make the tag to Lyon, but instead just leveled Lyon with a punch to the head. Lyon dropped off the ring apron like a rock in deep water. Race dropped a headbutt onto the prone Lyon off the ring apron. He then slapped on the figure-four while the crowd cheered. Inside the ring, not sure what to do, referee Kenny Jay applied a hasty 10 count.
Tex Cobb & Brad Rheinghans defeated Chris Lyon & Harley Race by countout at 8:24
Post-Match: Finally Tawney England managed to get Race to release the figure-four after several kicks to the head. He chased England away just as Lyon’s henchmen, Bobby Duncum and Angelo Mosca arrived on the scene. Race managed to avoid them, leaving up the ramp as they saw to the safety of Lyon.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
May 12, 1984 River City Wrestling #145 Silver Dollar, Calgary, Alberta
Announcers Ron Strong and Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling. Today we are coming from the traditional home of Stampede Wrestling in Calgary Alberta.
Opening Bout: Vic Gate defeated Joe Apollo by pinfall when Apollo’s shoulders were pinned while in the figure-four leglock at 5:27 -squash match.
Bout #2 Tex Cobb & Butch Reed v Bad News Allen & Cuban Assassin Fairly even match, with the TV champ Reed as the most dominant of the four. However, with the referee distracted Assassin took the chance to nail Reed over the head with his flag pole and pick up the win.
Allen & Assassin defeated Cobb & Reed by pinfall when C.Assassin pinned Reed after hitting him over the head with the flag pole at 7:50
Promo; On Tonight’s Evening News • International Olympic Committee (IOC) officials reported meeting in Moscow today regarding Soviet boycott of summer Olympics in Los Angeles, California; Czechoslovakia and Laos noted joining boycott. • Opening of World's Fair here in New Orleans. Economic and construction problems plaguing fair discussed. • John DeLorean's continued drug trafficking trial and public's response
Bout #3 Tag Team Title Match Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (champions) (/w Corrie England) v Ben Bassarab & Phil Lafleur
Bassarab had a short stint in trouble early, but then the youngsters took over the match. They worked over the arm of Duncum until he tagged in Mosca. A short 4 man brawl ensued that thanks to the interference of England gave the advantage back to the champs. Mosca wore down Lafleur with submission type moves before turning it over to Duncum for a lariat, and legdrop. Duncum was going to hit him with the bulldog finisher but Lafleur pushed him off, right into the corner where he collided with Bassarab. Lafleur crawled over, but Bassarab was not there to make the tag. Duncum tagged in Mosca who pulled Lafleur into the middle of the ring by the hair. Mosca nailed Lafleur with an atomic drop, then hit him with a heart punch which dropped him. King Kong then dropped the elbow and it was all over.
Mosca & Duncum defeated Bassarab & Lafleur by pinfall when Mosca pinned Lafleur after an elbowdrop at 9:36 [Mosca & Duncum retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
In-ring interview: The Triumvirate are in the ring (Chris Lyon, Mosca, Duncum, along with the England Sisters). Lyon complains about being set up by Goldstein and Race last week. The fans cheer this which makes Lyon go even more ballistic. Goldstein comes out to the aisleway and in a mocking manner insists that he had no knowledge of Race’s intentions. Lyon calls him a liar and cheat, and Race a washed up has-been. Goldstein baits Lyon by asking him what he’s going to do about it. The champ takes the bait and challenges Race to a match next week. Goldstein says “done” and announces that it will be for the RCW title.
Promo; “Good Rockin’ Tonight” with your host Terry David Mulligan will feature the following videos tonight at 11:30pm. “You Might Think” the Cars, “Oh Sherrie” Steve Perry, “Footloose” Kenny Loggins, “Run Runaway” Slade, and “Whisper To A Scream (Birds Fly)” by Icicle Works.
Main Event Davey Boy Smith v Dynamite Kid
The bell had barely rung and these two were exchanging punches in the middle of the ring. DK nailed DBS with a headbutt, and then DBS fired right back with one of his own. He clotheslined DK to the ground, then came off the ropes with a running clothesline. DBS was pumped as he lifted DK high in the air and brought him back to earth after a hanging vertical suplex. He covered and got a 2 count. He whipped DK off the ropes but telegraphed a back body drop and ate a forearm instead. DK quickly nailed DBS with a snap suplex, but only got a 1 count. DK wore down DBS with a reverse chin lock. More punishment by DK included a side suplex followed by a piledriver. He climbed to the top rope and came off with a headbutt, but DBS rolled out of the way. Smith punched DK and then hit him with a dropkick which sent him out of the ring. DBS of course followed DK outside the ring where the match spent the next couple minutes off and on. DK nailed DBS with a snap suplex on the mats outside the ring and then rolled him back inside. He hit a gutwrench suplex for a 2 count. He then tried to wear down DBS with the sleeperhold but DBS managed to survive two stints in the hold by reaching the ropes. Six minutes into the match and due to time constraints we fast forward. DBS has DK in trouble. He nails him with an atomic drop, and DK flees the ring for safety. DBS follows him outside and the two get real nasty using the guardrail and ringsteps as weapons. Both men are now busted open and finally the action returns to inside the ring. DBS nails DK with a sunset flip, then a running clothesline. He fireman carry’s him to the top turnbuckle and follows him up for a superplex. But DK fights him off and pulls him off, twisting on the way down to land on top of DBS. He covers and gets a 2 count. DK hits him with a lariat and then a rolling reverse cradle but only gets a 2 count. A snap suplex and a piledriver also don’t yield a 3 count despite DBS now bleeding quite heavily. DK places DBS on the top turnbuckle setting him up for his own superplex. But DBS fights him off, and both men shock the crowd as they fall hard to the floor outside the ring, off of the top turnbuckle. Neither man is moving as referee George Gadasky counts to 10.
Davey Boy Smith and Dynamite Kid fight to a double countout at 16:10 [approximately 10 minutes televised]
Post-Match: Neither man is moving as medical help is being called for from the backstage area.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
May 19, 1984 River City Wrestling #146 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Announcers Ron Strong and Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling. Today we are back in RCW’s original home, Winnipeg.
Opening Bout: Brad Rheinghans defeated Jeff Grae by pinfall with the Olympic Suplex at 4:38 -squash match
Bout #2 Buddy Lane and Larry Anson fought to a no-contest at 1:44
Post-Match: What should have been a nice warm-up match for Buddy Lane on his comeback attempt, ended abruptly when the Magnificent Kevin Kelly decided to make his initial live appearance in RCW. He simply entered the ring and laid out both men with powerbombs. He was joined in the ring by his valet Desiree Petersen. Desiree told all the fans to hail the new chief. Kelly posed and flexed while Desiree applauded.
Bout #3 RCW Television Title Match Butch Reed (champion) v Cuban Assassin Assassin attacked Reed before the bell and held the advantage for a couple of minutes. But as soon as the champion gained back the advantage the result was never in doubt. Reed is proving himself to be a very formable champion indeed.
Butch Reed defeated Cuban Assassin by pinfall after a flying shoulderblock at 6:45 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title]
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) v Harley Race
Lyon seemed way over his head in the early minutes of this match. Everything he tried was countered or reversed by Race. The former NWA champion wore down Lyon with hammerlocks, front face lock, and a sleeperhold. Not satisfied with just beating Lyon he took the match outside the ring where he smashed Lyon’s head on the announce table and again on the guardrail. Back inside he tried to finish off Lyon with his figure-four but it was close enough that England was able to reach in and pull Lyon to the ropes. Lyon left the ring, and when Race followed he slipped back into the ring. He did this three times before finally catching Race coming into the ring with a kick to the head. He got Race tangled up in the ropes and punished him with elbow and knee drops. Dragging Race to the middle of the ring he took him down with a double leg and then dropped a knee into the “lower” abdomen. Lyon was warned by official George Gadasky but not disqualified. Lyon continued to work the inner thigh area of Race with elbows and knees before locking him in a Gory special. Race though managed to fight back with a thumb to the eye. He backed Lyon into the corner with some hard forearms before beiling him to the middle of the ring and nailing him in the back with a running knee. Race continued to punish the champ for a couple of minutes before Lyon tried to escape to the floor once again. Race however followed him. When the champ tried to hide behind his valet Race tossed her to the side. Gadasky left the ring to try and break it up as Race and Lyon were now exchanging punches against the guardrail. While this occurred Tawney England got herself off the mat and rolled into the ring. She removed a top turnbuckle cover. Thanks to the work of Gadasky order was restored and Race rolled Lyon back into the ring; ready for the kill shot. But as he climbed back into the ring Race was nailed from behind with a lowblow by England. Lyon was on his feet first and hit Race with a flying dropkick which laid him out across the second rope. The champ then distracted Gadasky long enough for England to grab a chair and ~waffle~ Race across the head. Lyon attempted to pin Race but only got a 2 count! He then nailed Race with a slingshot suplex to get another 2 count. Race fought back with fists. He tried to whip Lyon into the corner that had the exposed turnbuckle but the RCW champ reversed it and sent Race to the buckle instead. His head hit hard and Lyon rolled him up for the 3 count.
Chris Lyon defeated Harley Race by pinfall after smashing him into an exposed turnbuckle at 15:02 [Chris Lyon retained the RCW Heavyweight Title]
Post-Match: Lyon and England fled for their lives. Race pointed out the exposed turnbuckle to Gadasky but since the ref hadn’t seen who had ripped the cover off he couldn’t do anything about it. Race just threw up his hands in disgust and left the ring.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
May 26, 1984 River City Wrestling #147 Edmonton, Alberta
Announcers Ron Strong and Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling. Today we are back in Stampede territory, in the capital of Alberta, Edmonton.
Opening Bout: Buddy Lane v Magnificent Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen) This match was all Kevin Kelly as he showed his power as well as some wrestling expertise. His only faults seemed to be a very slow working pace which allowed Lane some second chances. Kelly nailed Lane with the powerbomb and would have got the 3 count but he elected to lift him up instead. He then gave him a second powerbomb before this time finishing the pin.
Kevin Kelly defeated Buddy Lane by pinfall after the powerbomb at 4:47
Post-Match: Kelly continued to hammer on Lane while Petersen distracted the referee Wyatt Hall. Kelly then picked up Lane and delivered a third powerbomb. Finally Television champion Butch Reed came from the back to make the save, sending Kelly and Petersen running.
Bout #2 Canadian Women’s Championship Match Judy Martin defeated Rhonda Singh by pinfall after a piledriver at 7:56 [Judy Martin retains the Canadian Women’s Title] -Singh was the local girl getting the title shot but because she is usually a villain there was mixed responses from the crowd for both ladies.
Bout #3 #1 Contenders Match Rob Flett & Neil Sutherland v Anton Rojack & Valkrye
It shows how depleted the tag team scene now is as these two teams competed for the #1 spot. Rojack held his own, and despite being a woman, Valkrye was the dominant factor in this match.
Rojack & Valkrye defeated Flett & Sutherland by pinfall when Valkrye pinned Flett after a clothesline from the top rope at 6:34
Main Event Six Man Tag Match
Davey Boy Smith, Keith Hart, & Bret Hart v Dynamite Kid, Bad News Allen, & Cuban Assassin
It was like a Stampede homecoming for 5 of these 6 wrestlers (the exception being the Cuban Assassin). The match was plagued with brawls and double team situations. Keith Hart spent a couple minutes playing Ricky Morton and Bret kept getting sucked into trying to come into the ring. Davey Boy Smith had the Cuban Assassin beat after a superplex but there was no ref to count as he had been knocked out. The fireworks really exploded when DBS and DK finally met one-on-one. The ring could not contain these two men. DK was about to use a steel chair on DBS outside the ring with the ref distracted but Ben Bassarab came out from the back and wrestled the chair away from DK. DBS took advantage and finished off DK inside the ring with the superplex.
Smith & The Hart Brothers defeated Dynamite, Allen, & the Cuban by pinfall when Smith pinned Dynamite after a superplex at 9:58
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
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Post by jacklarkin on Apr 30, 2016 17:35:22 GMT -5
June 2, 1984 River City Wrestling #148 Calgary, Alberta
Opening Announcements: Matchmaker Marty Goldstein was on hand to make 2 big announcements. First off, Wrestling Summit is returning this summer. Chicago Illinois has been selected to host Wrestling Summit II on July 25th, 1984. One huge dream match already signed will have former World champions Harley Race and Bob Backlund facing off against one another. Other stars will be added from RCW, the WWF, and New Japan. This card in Chicago is also RCW’s kickoff into presenting cards not only across Western Canada but now also in the mid-west of America. The second big announcement is that starting in September River City Wrestling will become a two hour show every week. However, the show will be set up so that the 2nd hour is able to stand on it’s own for those affiliates who wish to only air a one hour wrestling program. River City Wrestling just keeps getting bigger and better.
Opening Bout: Rhonda Singh & Rosie Morino defeated Tawney & Corrie England by pinfall when Singh pinned Corrie after an avalanche at 8:59 -the headbanger chicks could not match up against their bigger Stampede foes.
Bout #2: RCW Tag Team Title Match Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum defeated Valkrye & Anton Rojack by pinfall when Duncum pinned Rojack after a bulldog at 10:00 [Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Bout #3 First Blood Match Dynamite Kid v Davey Boy Smith
Another vicious installment in this feud. Through 8 minutes of action neither man had been able to draw blood. The match spilled into the crowd where the referee had trouble keeping up with the action. He ended up getting knocked down a set of stairs. By the time he recovered and got back to the action both men were bleeding. He was unable to see that DBS had drawn first blood in this match “hardway” and that DK had responded a minute later by ramming DBS’ head into a handrail.
Draw as ruled by referee Kenny Jay at 11:55
Post-Match: Marty Goldstein came out, fed up with the way this feud is headed. He announces that these men will not meet one-on-one again until Wrestling Summit II when they will meet in a special match to end this feud.
Main Event Champion v Champion (both titles on the line) Chris Lyon (River City Wrestling Champion) (/w Tawney England) V “Rotten” Ron Starr (Stampede Champion) As could be expected each man took every opportunity to cheat, and both were very proficient at it. Finally referee George Gadasky pretty much just threw up his hands, stepped back, and let them have at it. The match alternated between inside and outside the ring. The only time Gadasky stopped anything from happening was to count Tawney off of the back of Starr, and send her to the back. Lyon had Starr in trouble and that’s when Gama Singh (The Great Gama) came to the resuce of Starr, entering the ring and nailing Lyon from behind. It was 2 on 1 until Duncum and Mosca came out seconds later and sent Singh and Starr packing.
Chris Lyon defeated Ron Starr by disqualification for outside interference at 8:09 [Both men retain their titles]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling. See ya next week!!
June 16, 1984 River City Wrestling #149 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg MB
Back after a one week hiatus due to affiliate station scheduling conflicts.
Opening Bout: Ben Bassarab defeated Larry Anson by pinfall after a flying cross body block at 4:21 -squash match
Bout #2 Vic Gate defeated Brad Rheinghans by submission to the figure-four leglock at 7:23
Bout #3 RCW Television Title Match Butch Reed (champion) defeated Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen) by disqualification at 9:37 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title] -Kelly gave the champ as much as he could handle, along with some interference by his valet Petersen. However he seemed more interested in hurting Reed then winning the belt. The end came when he refused to break a full-nelson despite Reed having a leg over the bottom rope. Referee Wyatt Hall counted to 5, then warned Kelly twice, and finally called for the bell.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Mystery Opponent
Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) V Billy Robinson
Marty Goldstein continues on his quest to bring in the best talent to face the cocky RCW champion Chris Lyon. Robinson outclassed Lyon for the first 10 minutes of this match, but wrenched his knee when he landed outside the ring. He gamely fought for another 5 minutes before landing hard again outside. This time he came up limp and could not get back into the ring.
Chris Lyon defeated Billy Robinson by countout at 15:36 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling. We are pre-empted again next week for other programming, so we’ll be back on June 30th. See ya then!!
June 30, 1984 River City Wrestling #150 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg MB
Back after a one week hiatus due to affiliate station scheduling conflicts.
In-ring interview; “No One Like You” by the Scorpions plays and Tawney and Corrie England come to the ring leading out RCW champion Chris Lyon and RCW tag team champions Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum. They seem to be even cockier then normal. Lyon gets the mic and says that Marty Goldstein has done everything humanly possible to get this title off of his waist. He has made him fight not only all the local contenders but then brought in Harley Race, Stampede champion Ron Starr, and most recently Billy Robinson. Lyon taps the belt on his waist and says “still here baby, and there ain’t a damn thing left you can do about it.”
Marty Goldstein comes to the ring, and actually walks into the lion’s mouth itself. He shrugs his shoulders and admits that Lyon has surprised even himself with his tenacity and continued survival as champion. Goldstein says Lyon is right he has beat all the top challengers. Goldstein says he was going to hold a battle royal tonight to crown a new #1 champion because quite frankly he didn’t know what else to do. But because the annual September battle royal is just around the corner he has decided that it would risk stealing the thunder of that showcase. Goldstein says he then had an epiphany. There remain two men in RCW who have never had a shot at the Heavyweight title. These men are world class competitors and are right under Lyon’s own nose. Goldstein says he can’t force them to take the title shot, its up to them, but he is offering the #1 slot to either of them that wants it. Chris Lyon’s next challenge for the RCW Heavyweight title could be either, Big Bad Bobby Duncum or King Kong Angelo Mosca!! The crowd goes ballistic as Goldstein throws the ball into their court (more like a hand grenade then a ball) and leaves the ring.
Inside Lyon is conferring with his Triumvirate team mates, obviously not wanting them to take the title shot. Duncum pats him on the shoulder and makes it obvious that he is not going to fall for Goldstein’s ploy. But when they turn to Mosca he has a smile a mile wide on his face. Mosca takes the mic and says he’s thinking of accepting the challenge. Why not? They can fight it out, the winner will not only get the title but also the leadership of the Triumvirate, and afterward we can all be friends again. Lyon starts to curse out Mosca, and Duncum has to get between the two of them. Duncum takes the mic next and asks Mosca what makes him think he should get the title shot? Duncum says if anyone should get the title shot it should be him. This makes Lyon jump up and down protesting. Duncum tells him to relax, that he has no intention of taking that belt off of Lyon (but if I really wanted to…). Duncum says he has a solution. If Mosca doesn’t want to be a team player then he needs to be taught a lesson. Mosca gets in Duncum’s face asking him if he is the one that is going to teach him a lesson. Duncum says that he is going to take Mosca behind the woodshed and take a switch to him, yeah he’s going to teach him a lesson, and show him his spot. Duncum challenges Mosca to a match tonight. If Mosca wants a title shot at Lyon he has to beat Duncum first. Mosca accepts adding a stipulation that it has to be one-on-one, with no England Sisters or Lyon at ringside. Duncum agrees. Lyon is still fuming but Duncum tells him not to worry, the situation is under control.
Opening Bout: Jim Brunzell defeated The Shadow by pinfall after a flying dropkick at 2:56 -squash match
Promo; Universal Pictures is proud to release Conan the Destroyer to theatres across the nation this weekend. The most powerful legend of all is back in a new adventure, hot on the heels of Conan the Barbarian. Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, Grace Jones, Wilt Chamberlain, and Mako.
Bout #2: Dynamite Kid defeated J.D. Miller by pinfall after a diving headbutt at 4:55 -squash match
Post-Match: British wrestling legend Billy Robinson comes to the ring. Dynamite Kid seems threatened at first but Robinson puts his hands up defensively to get DK to just stop and listen. He has a mic and tells DK that it’s a shame that the best two wrestlers here in RCW are British but they seem hell bent on destroying each other. Especially when you consider they are cousins. Robinson just shakes his head. He says that if they are committed to this path then they need to do it right, and the British way. Already cleared by Marty Goldstein will be Davey Boy Smith versus Dynamite Kid in a Coal Miner’s Glove Match, with special guest referee, Billy Robinson. That match will take place at Wrestling Summit II. Dynamite Kid says that’s fine, he doesn’t care what kind of match it is, he is going to destroy his cousin once and for all. He warns Robinson “don’t get in my way old man”.
Special footage; Match action and interviews are shown in a 10-minute segment featuring some wrestlers signed to appear at Wrestling Summit II in Chicago. Bob Backlund, Tatsumi Fujinami, The Tonga Kid, Riki Choshu, Harley Race, and Tony Atlas are all featured. Set to the music “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger, “I’ll Wait” by Van Halen, and “Starry Eyes” by Motley Crue.
Promo; On tonight’s National News • National Org. for Women (NOW) conv.'s push for Walter Mondale to select woman running mate. Geraldine Ferraro said meeting Monday with Mondale for her Vice President interview • China (PR) Premier Deng Xiaoping's reassurance that Chinese troops deployed in Hong Kong after 1997 takeover from Britain will not interfere with colony's affairs • Pierre Elliott Trudeau's formal resignation as Canada's Prime Minister- and swearing in of John North Turner as his successor
Main Event If Mosca wins he gets title shot against Chris Lyon Tag team mate champions collide
Bobby Duncum v Angelo Mosca
The fans were clearly behind Mosca in this one as they wanted to see him get the title shot against the hated Chris Lyon, and because it could mean the end of the Triumvirate’s stranglehold of power in RCW. You would not expect a lot of scientific moves from these two yet that is exactly what happened to begin the match as both men seemed conciliatory toward each other. Wristlocks, headlocks, hiptosses, and bearhugs were used and not a closed fist was in sight. Mosca worked a bearhug on Duncum which he broke with an earringer. This pissed off Mosca who thumped Duncum with a closed fist, which the big Texan responded to in kind. All hell broke out now, as it devolved into a total brawl. Soon enough the match spilled outside. Duncum threw his tag partner into the outside of the ringpost. Mosca responded by ramming Duncum’s head off the announce table, and then picking up the announce table and nailing Duncum in the head. Mosca took the match back inside and got a 2 count after a side suplex. He dropped his elbow finisher but Duncum was close enough to the ropes to drape a foot over the bottom rope. Mosca whipped Duncum into the ropes and nailed him with a shoulderblock. He tried the same thing again but this time it was Duncum hitting the Canadian with a clothesline. Duncum sent Mosca to the ropes and the two played the criss-cross game until Mosca laid down but instead of running past him Duncum dropped an elbow to the back of Duncum’s head. The big Texan set up Mosca for the bulldog finisher but as he executed Mosca pushed Duncum off sending him to the buckle. Mosca caught him on the rebound with a belly to back suplex. He then dropped the elbow and got the win.
Angelo Mosca defeated Bobby Duncum by pinfall after an elbowdrop at 9:02
Post-Match: Duncum and Mosca got into a pushing match. Chris Lyon came to the ring and asked Mosca if he really intended to go through with the title shot. Mosca told him yes, and it was going to happen next week. Angelo took up a defensive posture in expectation of an attack, but Lyon told him that he would put him in his place next week. Duncum and Lyon left the ring, and Mosca seemed shocked when the crowd began to cheer for him as he stood alone in the ring.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!!
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Post by jacklarkin on May 1, 2016 15:11:20 GMT -5
July 7, 1984 River City Wrestling #151 Exhibition Auditorium, Regina SK
Opening Bout: Tex Cobb defeated Bruce Dean by pinfall after a bolo punch at 4:22 -squash match
Announcement: Marty Goldstein and head referee George Gadasky announce the unfortunate retirement of Buddy Lane due to reoccurring injuries. However, RCW is happy to add Lane to the staff of referees. The referee roster now consists of George Gadasky (head), Kenny Jay, Wyatt Hall, and Buddy Lane.
Footage: November 21, 1983: WWF, Madison Square Garden, NewYork WWF World Champion Bob Backlund defeated the Masked Superstar at 17:21, avenging his MSG loss via countout to Masked Superstar following a corkscrew neckbreaker on the floor on Oct 17th. [approximately 12 minutes of footage showing] - Come see Bob Backlund take on Harley Race, in Chicago at Wrestling Summit II, July 25th
Bout #2: Valkrye & Anton Rojack defeated Ben Bassarab & Phil Lafleur by pinfall when Valkrye pinned Bassarab after a full nelson slam at 8:37 -Bad News Allen had come out to the ringside area and was talking smack at Lafleur. He made the unwise choice to abandon his tag partner and chase Allen to the back. This distracted the ref and allowed a double team which was Bassarab’s undoing.
Promo; New Show, This Day in History tonight, features the following two items for July 7th. 1876. The Jesse James gang robs $17,000 from a Missouri-Pacific train. James rode with his brother Frank and many others who came away from the Civil War with a hardened attitude and with no way to make a real living. They terrorized Missouri for more than 20 years. Governor Thomas Theodore Crittendan offered a reward of $10,000 for James' capture, dead or alive. In 1882 he was shot in the back, in his home in St. Joseph, Missouri, by a former member of his gang, to collect the reward 1981. Sandra Day O'Connor is nominated to the Supreme Court by President Ronald Reagan. In September, O'Connor became the Court's 102nd justice and its first female member. Reagan had promised to appoint the first woman to the Supreme Court to offset criticism of his opposition to the Equal Rights Amendment in 1980. He got the opportunity when Justice Potter Stewart retired in June 1981. The Senate approved her nomination with 91 votes.
Main Event Television Title Match Butch Reed (champion) and Angelo Mosca fought to a no-contest when the match was thrown out due to interference by Kevin Kelly and Bobby Duncum at 9:42 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title] -Reed and Mosca were having a half decent match with both men on equal footing. However, Desiree Petersen came out and distracted the referee George Gadasky which allowed Kevin Kelly to hit the ring and attack Reed from behind. Mosca came to the aid of his foe, trading punches with Kelly. Reed made it two on one and Gadasky not knowing what to make of the situation threw the match out. Bobby Duncum hit the ring next but seemed unsure what to do. This distracted Mosca who had a bit of a staredown with his tag partner from across the ring. Kevin Kelly got the upper hand on Butch Reed again. When Mosca tried to come to his aid again his partner Duncum tried to hold him back. Mosca and Duncum exchanged words and then blows. Kelly nailed Mosca from behind. Duncum was again unsure how to react, not sure whether to attack Kelly, attack Mosca, or defend Mosca. Finally he decided to lay the boots into his own tag partner at the urging of Kelly and Petersen. Duncum and Kelly were stomping away at Mosca and Reed as the show came to an end.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
July 14, 1984 River City Wrestling #152 Saskatoon, SK
Opening Bout: Vic Gate defeated Sonny Two Rivers by pinfall with a rolling reverse cradle at 5:56 -Gate dominated most of the match.
In-ring Celebration; “No One Like You” by the Scorpions plays, and the England Sisters precede RCW Champion Chris Lyon and RCW Tag Champion Bobby Duncum to the ring. Noticeable by his absence is Angelo Mosca the other half of the tag champions. The falling out between Mosca and the rest of the Triumvirate members would seem to be complete. However, in despite of that we are treated to streamers, party hats, and confetti. Chris Lyon grabs a mic. He tells the crowd that as of this week it will be one full year that he has been their RCW Heavyweight Champion. They boo this announcement unmercifully. Lyon though makes it worse when he informs the crowd that once he beats Angelo Mosca at Wrestling Summit II, his title reign will be the longest in RCW history, surpassing the first reign of the Destroyer. He reminds the crowd that while the Destroyer was elected to the RCW Hall of Fame over himself, that he defeated the masked freak and sent him out of town. Lyon says this will be the final touch on eclipsing the Destroyer’s legacy with his own. “Real Canadians” by Trooper plays and Angelo Mosca makes his way down to the ring. The fans cheer. He is wearing the other half of the tag belts around his waist. Duncum challenges him to enter the ring but he stops in front of the announce table and gets a microphone of his own. He says he has some announcements of his own to make thanks to Marty Goldstein. First off, Chris does not only have to get past him at Wrestling Summit to hold onto his belt, but he will have a warm-up match next week here on TV against none other then NJPW Superstar Tatsumi Fujinami. Mosca tells Lyon to cheer up though because if he loses to Fujinami then Mosca will meet the Japanese star at WSII and Lyon will not have to fight him. As for his tag partner Duncum, a match has been set up for next week because of what happened at the end of the show last week. Mosca says he will be teaming with Hacksaw Butch Reed in a tag match against Bobby Duncum and Kevin Kelly. Duncum takes the mic from Lyon and asks Mosca how that is possible, to have the tag team champions against each other in a match? Mosca then tells Duncum he doesn’t know but that it will happen, but before that, tonight, they are going to have to defend their titles. Duncum says he doesn’t want to team with Mosca any more then he has to, and asks what teams can possibly be left in RCW that they haven’t beat? Mosca tells Duncum that this team is not from RCW. They have come all the way from Montreal, Tony Parisi and Gino Britto Jr. Lyon and Duncum are speechless as Mosca leaves the ringside area with a huge smile on his face and the appreciation of the fans reigning down on him.
Bout #2: Bad News Allen defeated Phil Lafleur by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 11:17 -a hard fought victory for Allen.
Footage: Tatsumi Fujinami is spotlighted as clips of him in various six-man tags from the WWF tour of NJPW in February of 1984 are shown.
Promo; Wrestling Summit II, July 25th, Chicago, ILL Current lineup
RCW Title Match: Chris Lyon v Angelo Mosca Legends Collide; Harley Race v Bob Backlund Coal Miners Glove Match (Billy Robinson referee): Dynamite Kid v Davey Boy Smith Ben Bassarab/Phil Lafleur v Keith & Bret Hart Tatsumi Fujinami (NJPW) v (RCW) Bad News Allen The Tonga Kid (WWF) v Riki Choshu (NJPW) Tony Atlas (WWF) v Kevin Kelly (RCW)
Main Event RCW Tag Team Title Match Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (champions) (/w Corrie England) V Tony Parisi & Gino Britto Jr.
A bit of a strange match as the fans cheered for Mosca when he fought the French duo, but jeered Duncum’s participation. To make matters worse Mosca was constantly distracted by Corrie England at ringside who was badgering him. Mosca missed a tag from Duncum at one point because he had left the apron to have words with England. Otherwise Mosca and Duncum still functioned as a tag team, tagging in an out civilly and even combining for a few double team moves. However, due to England’s distractions Parisi and Britto held the advantage for more of the match then not. Just when Mosca and Duncum seemed to get on the same page Parisi ducked away from a big elbowsmash that caused Mosca to nail Duncum. The big Texan went right after Mosca, and the two took the fight to the floor. They were counted out as Parisi and Britto looked on in amazement.
Parisi & Britto Jr. defeated Mosca & Duncum by countout at 10:27 [Mosca & Duncum retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Post-Match: England raked Mosca’s back with her nails which allowed Duncum to nail him with a big lariat. Duncum followed up with a bulldog on the floor. Chris Lyon came out and made it two on one, until Butch Reed came out and evened the odds.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
July 21, 1984 River City Wrestling #153 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Opening Bout: Bad News Allen defeated Ben Bassarab by disqualification due to outside interference at 7:29 -fairly even match with Bassarab using his speed to keep Allen off balance. However, once Allen started to cheat out came Bassarab’s tag team partner Phil Lafleur (who was beaten by Allen last week). Lafleur lost his composure ran into the ring and attacked Allen getting his partner disqualified.
Footage; Feb 1st 1984 from Otaru Japan. Riki Choshu & Animal Hanaguchi defeated Kantaro Hoshino & Akira Maeda when Choshu defeated Hoshino via submission with a Scorpion Death Lock -clips shown mostly focused on Riki Choshu who is competing at Wrestling Summit II against The Tonga Kid.
Bout #2: Bobby Duncum & Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen) defeated Butch Reed & Angelo Mosca by pinfall when Duncum pinned Mosca after a bulldog at 12:35 -miscommunication occurred between Reed and Mosca which resulted in Mosca punching Reed, and then falling prey to a double team himself which set up the finish.
Post-Match: Bobby Duncum challenged Butch Reed to put his TV title on the line at Wrestling Summit II. Of course Reed accepted.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Chris Lyon by disqualification for outside interference at 9:09 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight title] -Fujinami controlled most of this match having Lyon on the run. A potentially great match however was cut short when Fujinami’s opponent at WSII., Bad News Allen hit the ring and attacked the Japanese star with a series of Judo chops and kicks. Mosca hit the ring to make the save but was followed by Duncum. Lyon and Duncum went to work pounding on Mosca as the show came to an end.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya at Wrestling Summit II
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Results of Wrestling Summit 2 July 25th, 1984 Chicago, Ill
Opening Bout: “Mr. USA” Tony Atlas, 250 lbs., Roanoke, Virginia (WWF) v “Magnificent” Kevin Kelly, 279 lbs., Oakland, California (RCW) (/w Desiree Petersen)
A little cat and mouse at the start with Kelly trying to avoid locking up directly with the muscular Atlas. The WWF fan favorite takes Kelly down with a shoulderblock. He follows up with a clothesline and a backbreaker. Atlas sends Kelly to the ropes and goes for a gorilla press slam but Kelly counters with a rake of the eyes. Kelly though sends Atlas to the ropes and is on the receiving end of a clothesline in return, and this sends the match outside the ring. Kelly kicks Atlas and then drags his head across the bottom strand. He takes Atlas back inside the ring. Kelly is unable to hold a couple of advantages, and whenever Atlas mounts an attack the Magnificent one counters with a rake of the face, or a thumb to the eye or throat. Both men go down after a double clothesline. Kelly is to his feet first and goes to work with an elbowsmash, and a roundhouse right that sends Atlas through the ropes. Kelly continues the punishment on the floor with another elbow, followed by a throw into the guardrail, and then a piledriver on the mat outside the ring. Back inside the ring Kelly attacks with a blatant chokehold, and gets to apply it for quite awhile thanks to the distraction of Desiree Petersen. When Kelly tries to scoop Atlas up for a slam, the fan favorite fights back fire with fire, raking the eyes of Kelly. When Atlas goes for a powerslam its countered by a lariat. Kelly follows up with a bodyslam. Atlas though blocks a punch, and nails Kelly with a headbutt. Mr. USA goes to work with a shoulderblock but when he goes for a back suplex its broken up once again by a facerake. Kelly tries to reapply the chokehold but Atlas kicks him in the gut. Atlas rakes the face of Kelly, nails him with a belly to belly suplex, and then applies the bearhug in the middle of the ring to get the victory. This was a dreadful match.
Tony Atlas made Kevin Kelly submit to the Bearhug in 0:08:16
Bout #2: RCW Television Title Match
Butch Reed (champion) 265 lbs., Kansas City, Missouri V Bobby Duncum 275 lbs., West Texas, USA (/w Corrie England)
Reed goes right after Duncum, backing him into the corner with forearms and slaps. He nails Duncum with a lariat against the turnbuckles. The TV champ continues the punishment with a dropkick(!), double underhook suplex, and a reverse neckbreaker. He makes the mistake though of getting suckered into a distraction by Corrie England and is nailed from behind by Duncum. The Texan attacks with a powerslam and gets a 2 count. After a lariat he tries to end it with his bulldog finisher but Reed pushes him off into the buckle. They take turns whipping each other into the ropes, and hitting each other with shoulderblocks. Duncum goes for a gorilla press slam but Reed kicks him in the gut and then nails the Texan with his own gorilla press slam. Reed nails a backdrop and short lariat for a one count. The two strong men trade the advantage back and forth a few times. The match spills out of the ring where Duncum takes the advantage. Back inside he nails the champ with a side suplex, and then pulls him back down to the mat with a pull of hair, and covers for a one count. Duncum complains about a slow count which allows Reed a surprise cradle and a near fall. Reed goes for a football tackle but Duncum counters with a kneelift. The two men exchange punches in the middle of the ring. Reed gets the better of it and nails Duncum with a reverse neckbreaker and follows it up with his flying shoulderblock finisher. He would have got the 3 count but Corrie England put the foot of Duncum over the bottom rope to get the break. Reed doesn’t let up, hitting a lariat and getting a 2 count. He whips Duncum into the ropes, but the Texan ducks under a clothesline attempt, comes off the ropes with a clothesline of his own, but Reed ducks under that one, and when Duncum comes off the ropes the champ finally takes him down with a clothesline. Reed goes for a Boston crab but Corrie reaches into the ropes, grabs a hold of the hands of Duncum and pulls him free. Duncum rocks Reed with a closed fist and then tries to send him to the buckle, but Reed reverses it. Reed runs shoulder first into the buckle but Duncum lifts his knee and feeds it to the champ. Duncum hits a side suplex, a kneedrop, and an armbreaker. But when he goes for another facerake its blocked by the champ, who then rakes the eyes of the challenger. Reed comes off the ropes and obliterates his opponent with a flying shoulderblock. As he goes for the pin England jumps up on the apron. Reed goes flying into the ropes, bumping England off, and then drops a knee on Duncum. He applies the pin and gets the 3 count.
Butch Reed pinned Bobby Duncum with a kneedrop in 0:11:23. [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title]
Bout #3:
Dominic De Nucci, 245 lbs., Venice, Italy (WWF) V Riki Choshu, 251 lbs., Yamaguchi, Japan (NJPW)
It had been advertised as the popular Tonga Kid to compete in this match, but for some reason the WWF sent veteran De Nucci, who has been more of a trainer then a wrestler the last couple of years. The substitution did not go over well with the fans, and despite being the good guy De Nucci had trouble rallying the fans behind him. Choshu took the early advantage with a fisherman suplex and almost ended this match in the 2nd minute. An enzuigiri to the face, followed by a heelish laugh drew the ire of the Windy city crowd. De Nucci fought back and held his own until Choshu hit a DDT to again take a dominate advantage. But when he tried for another DDT it was countered with an inverted atomic drop by the veteran De Nucci. The Italian got the crowd to their feet with an airplane spin, but seconds later was caught in an abdominal stretch. Choshu cheated using the ropes for extra leverage. The fans were now starting to rally behind De Nucci. The match went to the outside where Choshu hit another enzuigiri and then took advantage by sending his opponent head first tumbling into the announce table. Back inside the ring the men traded advantages and took turns with flying clotheslines. De Nucci used the airplane spin once again and got a 2 count on the dazed Puroseau star. The wrestlers took turns trying to nail a waistlock suplex, with both men countering, De Nucci with a go-behind, and Choshu by breaking the grip of his opponent and then sliding under his legs. Choshu nailed a bodyslam, dropped an elbow, and then finally nailed a waistlock suplex, and got a 2 count. He then got within a whisker of a win following a powerbomb. Choshu changed tactics putting on a Boston crab that took De Nucci about 20 excruciating seconds to break via the ropes. Choshu attacked fast and hard with an elbowdrop, back suplex, and then an Indian deathlock but was too close to the ropes and De Nucci got the break. Choshu nailed the Riki Lariato and once again would have got the pin except he was too close to the ropes. This time the Japanese star lost his temper and instead of breaking clean started to lay in a few boots. Referee Buddy Lane would have none of it though and separated Choshu from his down opponent. This was the break that De Nucci needed and he countered a DDT attempt with a fireman’s carry into a slam and got a 2 count. He locked on an armbar but Choshu managed to get to the ropes for a break. De Nucci then sent Choshu into the ropes but he telegraphed a back body drop. The Japanese star stunned the WWF veteran with a kick to the head, and then nailed an inverted DDT to pick up the win. Best match of the night so far.
Riki Chosyu pinned Dominic De Nucci with an inverted DDT in 12:04.
Bout #4: Tatsumi Fujinami, 238 lbs. Japan (NJPW) V Bad News Allen, 270 lbs., Harlem, New York (RCW)
Allen cut an in-ring promo before the introduction of his opponent that was borderline racist, just to make sure the fans would get solidly behind his Japanese opponent after just having jeered Choshu. It worked quite well indeed as Fujinami looked every bit the young lion ready to exact some vengeance. The first couple minutes were a feeling out process, but Fujinami held a bit of an advantage nailing a fisherman suplex and a reverse neckbreaker. Allen though almost stole the match with an inside cradle, but Kenny Jay noticed the handful of tights at the last moment and stopped the count. Fujinami goes for a standing headlock, but Allen tries to counter with a back suplex, only to have Fujinami flip behind him. Allen turned around and almost ate an enzuigiri but he ducked at the last second, sent Fujinami to the ropes and nailed him with a football tackle. A great sequence and a good reaction from the crowd. No clear advantage for the next couple minutes, lots of counters and blocks. Then the two men smash into each other with a double cross body block and barely get to their feet before the 10 count. They trade advantages back and forth with Allen twice successfully blocking tiger suplex attempts by Fujinami. The New Japan star nails a swinging neckbreaker, and follows up with a faceslam and a back suplex. He places Allen on the top turnbuckle. Allen blocks the suplex attempt and they stand at the top, balancing and swinging, until Allen just drives Fujinami down to the mat with a lariat like attack. Allen hits a German suplex and gets a 2 count. Neither man is able to get enough of an advantage to get the 3 count. Fujinami turns to submission moves with an abdominal stretch and then a Dragon sleeper, but Allen holds his own. Allen shows agility by fighting back with a dropkick, but Fujinami blocks a European uppercut and then backdrops Allen. He nails a DDT but is too winded to go for a quick cover. Fujinami tries to put Allen onto the top turnbuckle but Allen fights back and ends up putting Fujinami on top instead. He takes him down with a superplex! Instead of going for the pin however he tries to go for one more superplex. Fujinami though blocks it and kicks Allen off the ropes, and follows him down with a knee to the head. He only gets a 2 count, and in desperation Allen pulls on the tights of Fujinami and they spill out of the ring. Outside the ring they trade uppercuts, suplexes, and clotheslines, neither man caring about the count. Referee Wyatt Hall had no alternative but to end the match at the 10 count. The verdict: A DOUBLE COUNTOUT !
Bad News Brown and Tatsumi Fujinami battled to a double countout in 0:15:15.
Bout #5: Keith Hart & Bret Hart, combined wt. of 446 lbs. V Ben Bassarab & Phil Lafleur, combined wt. of 449 lbs.
These two fan favorite teams lock-up once again. Familiarity breeds contempt so we would expect to see a bit more of an edge between these teams then the last time out. Plus the Chicago fans are not familiar with these wrestlers, so they will need to impress the locals with their skill and pace to get the crowd active. Early in the match Phil Lafleur enters the ring to do a two-on-one attack against Bret Hart. Bassarab doesn’t look happy about it but goes along with the double snap suplex, followed by a double dropkick. Bassarab is all over Hart with a running lariat and a tombstone. He nails his flying bodypress finisher but is too close to the ropes so Bret is able to reach for the break. After a Samoan drop only brings a 2 count the match spills outside the ring. Lafleur comes around the ring apron and nails Bret with a running lariat. The fans boo Lafleur. Keith Hart comes over and nails Lafleur from behind, and Bret scoops up Bassarab and gives him a backbreaker. Bret takes the match back inside the ring and begins to work over the back of Bassarab. Eventually Basarab makes the tag out to Lafleur and the Hart brothers go ballistic, doubleteaming him, with Bassarab unable to intervene because of fatigue. Lafleur fights back and gains the advantage on Bret nailing an Exploder suplex, a German suplex, a fireman’s carry, a shoulderblock, a Japanese armdrag takedown, but still not able to get the pin. Lafleur sets up Bret on the turnbuckle and brings him down with a belly-to-back superplex but still only gets a 2 count. Lafleur pulls out all the stops with a cobra clutch suplex and a tiger suplex but still can’t get the 3 count. He does everything to win, except tag in his partner Bassarab. Lafleur sets up Hart on the turnbuckle again but this time Bret nails him in the gut. Lafleur falls onto the top rope, crotching himself, and Bret takes him down to the mat with a clothesline. Bret tags out to Keith. Keith goes to work on Lafleur, and soon Bassarab can’t take it anymore and enters the ring to make it 2 on 1. This brings in Bret and we have all 4 men brawling inside the ring. Order is restored and Bret tags in from Keith. Bret goes to work on Lafleur with a DDT, an elbowdrop, and a flying bulldog. Lafleur ducks under a clothesline and dropkicks Bret out of the ring. Finally Lafleur tags in Bassarab but when he urges his partner to follow Bret out of the ring and attack, he ends up in a shouting match with Bassarab. The match transitions into all 4 men taking their turns in the ring. Hostilities are strongest between Lafleur and Bret Hart. Lafleur hits Bret with a Russian legsweep and then tags out to Bassarab who nails Bret with a flying kneedrop. Bret makes a tag to Keith, who enters the ring and nails Bassarab with a short lariat, and then a crucifix for a 2 count. Bassarab blocks a bodyslam attempt and hits Keith with a punch and a kick before tossing him out of the ring. The match gets nastier between Bassarab and Keith then it had been as both men use the guardrail. Lafleur tries to interfere but Bret cuts him off and all 4 men are now going at it outside the ring. The next few minutes of this match are noticeably nastier with all 4 men not holding back. Lafleur and Bassarab double team Bret with a double elbowsmash. Bassarab nails him with a gutwrench suplex for a 2 count. Bassarab then nails a backbreaker for another 2 count. Bassarab sends Bret to the ropes and the two men take turns ducking clotheslines and bouncing off the ropes. Bret ends up hitting Bassarab with a clothesline and then tosses him out of the ring. Bret punishes him outside the ring with a hiptoss into the guardrail, and then back inside he puts on the figure-four. Bassarab inches his way over to the ropes. Lafleur is reaching inside to try and grab onto his partner, but Keith runs around the ring and blindsides Lafleur with a flying forearm smash to take him out of the equation. Finally Bassarab has no option but to submit.
Keith Hart and Bret Hart defeated Ben Bassarab and Phil Lafleur when B. Hart made Bassarab submit to the figure-four leglock in 0:18:58.
Post-Match: Bassarab approaches the Hart brothers to try and soothe some of the hostilities. At first they want no part of him as Lafleur looks on. Finally though they grudgingly accept a handshake from Bassarab and a short embrace. Lafleur however just walks away.
Bout #6: Coal Miner’s Glove Match Special Guest Referee: Billy Robinson
Davey Boy Smith, 245 lbs., Leeds, England v Dynamite Kid, 207 lbs., Manchester, England
The Coal Miner’s glove is suspended on a pole above one of the ringposts. It is a legal foreign object and can be used, but the match is still decided by pinfall or submission. Dynamite Kid starts strong and nails a double underhook suplex, drawing the ire of the crowd. Side suplex, and a monkey flip, and DK is on his way up to get the glove. DBS pulls him down. But DK has the advantage and pushes it. His first mistake though is after throwing DBS out of the ring he tries to nail him with a plancha and DBS moves out of the way. They battle outside the ring and then back inside. Davey Boy Smith whips Dynamite Kid into the ropes. They trade the advantage back and forth and DK seems to settle down a bit, even working a sleeperhold. DK takes the advantage, and after a headbutt tries again for the glove. This time DBS follows him up and brings him back down to the mat with a superplex that rattles the ring. Try as he might to hold an advantage it seems that DBS is just too winded by the early damage he has sustained and DK keeps control of most of the match. The other things that become apparent in the match is that both men share a common repetoire of moves, and that referee Billy Robinson is letting them settle this between themselves, as he is very lenient. DK takes DBS down with a single leg but when he tries for the figure four DBS kicks him off. Smith nails Kid with a powerslam and gets a 2 count. DBS complains about a slow count which seems to piss off Robinson. DBS comes off the ropes and rocks DK with a clothesline. He then nails a running powerslam but only gets a 2 count as DK reaches the ropes with his fingers. The crowd is behind Davey Boy Smith all the way. DBS slows things down with a sleeperhold, and then a fireman’s carry. DBS tries to climb the turnbuckle but DK grabs him by the tights and pulls him down. Kid nails Smith with a dropkick. DK tries to follow up with a gutwrench but DBS counters with a backdrop, but DK turns it into a sunset and gets a near fall. DK is all over DBS with a headbutt, a piledriver, and a gutwrench suplex but only gets a 2 count. DK loses the advantage when DBS side-steps a dropkick attempt. DBS hits his usual clothesline and powerslam but only gets a 2 count. The two Brits exchange headbutts in the middle of the ring and then begin to throw fists. DK takes the match outside the ring where he punishes DBS by tossing him into the guardrail. He nails a snap suplex on the ground and then applies the sleeperhold until DBS gets out by using a jawbreaker. Back inside the ring DBS hits an inverted atomic drop and then a clothesline which knocks DK out of the ring. Outside the ring DK takes the advantage back with a dropkick to the knee. Back inside he punishes DBS with a gutwrench suplex and a double underhook suplex. DBS though fights back and hits DK with another powerslam. He climbs the pole and has the glove in his grasp, but DK pulls him back down. The glove falls to the mat. DBS puts DK into a sleeperhold, but the Kid reaches the ropes after a few seconds. DBS bodyslams DK and covers for a 2 count. He then goes to get the glove but DK clips him from behind. As DBS goes down he knocks the glove out of the ring. DK sends DBS to the buckle, and DBS tries to clothesline his opponent on the bounce back but DK ducks under it and then throws DBS into the corner. DBS leaves the ring and recovers the glove but as he is entering the ring DK pulls up on the ring ropes and crotches his cousin. DBS falls into the ring and the glove falls to the mat again. DK tries to put it on but DBS has recovered and nails Kid with a hard punch that knocks the glove flying. DBS and DK both scramble for the glove. Referee Billy Robinson is in the way though and ends up colliding with DBS. It really looks like he was trying to get into DBS’ path though, and the fans begin to revolt. DK puts the glove on as DBS untangles himself from Robinson. But as he passes by Robinson the referee sticks his leg out and trips Smith, again looking like it may have been an accident but likely was on purpose. As DBS regains his footing DK steps forward and clocks DBS right in the head with the Coal Miner’s Glove. Smith is out cold and DK makes the pin for the tainted victory. Dynamite Kid and Billy Robinson are being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Dynamite Kid pinned Davey Boy Smith after hitting him with the Coal Miner’s Glove at 0:13:54.
Post-Match: Billy Robinson quickly leaves the ring. He is being jeered by the crowd and walks away with a cocky expression on his face. Back inside the ring DK adds insult to injury by coming off the ropes and nailing DBS with a flying headbutt.
Bout #7 Semi-Main Event Former World Champions Collide
Bob Backlund, 234 lbs., Princeton, MN, (WWF) V Harley Race, 260 lbs., Kansas City, MO (NWA)
Much to the surprise of the announcers and fans, there is very little feeling out process to begin this match. In fact both men come out hitting hard and the match spills to the outside and to the guardrail in the 1st minute. Back inside the ring Race tries to stick with simple and quick to execute attacks, while Backlund finds himself on the defensive trying to counter the NWA legend’s attacks. The crowd is about two-thirds behind Backlund. The former WWF champion gets the advantage and presses with a double underhook suplex, a neck snap, and an elbow before falling prey to a clothesline. Race tries for a kneebreaker but Backlund stops it with an elbow between the eyes. They trade the advantage back and forth several times and the match goes in and out of the ring. Backlund has tried for several submission moves like an abdominal stretch and a sleeperhold but Race is quick and frantic to get out of the holds before they do any real wear and tear. But after a short exchange outside the ring, Backlund is on top and applies the abdominal stretch 4 times in a period of a couple of minutes. Then just after it looks like Race is safe he falls victim to the crossface chickenwing. Race spends about 45 excruciating seconds in the hold before finding the ropes. Backlund is all over Race with 3 legsweeps. Race resorts to a ropeburn to gain some time. Race controls the action for a couple of minutes but the closest he could come to a pinfall was a 1 count after a fisherman suplex. Race gains back his breath by punishing Backlund for a couple minutes in a front facelock before nailing another fisherman suplex and this time getting a 2 count. The action goes to the floor again and this time referee Kenny Jay tries to separate the two men but ends up going down in a ref bump instead. Race gouges the eyes of Backlund and then nails him with a piledriver. He rolls him back inside the ring and goes for the pin but there is no ref to count. Race brings a chair into the ring to hit Backlund with but the Minnesota native gets up in time and wrestles it away from Race. They exchange punches and kicks and Backlund gets Race in the crossface chickenwing again, but only for a few seconds as they were too close to the ropes. The two men exchange punches and kicks in the middle of the ring. Race gets the advamtage and preses it with a belly-to-back suplex and a 2 count. Backlund takes back the advantage and applies the sleeperhold on Race on 3 times in a row. Backlund goes for a headlock but Race pushes him off the ropes and then gives him a snap mare. Backlund sweeps his leg from the mat and brings down Race. He tries for the crossface again but Race counters with a punch to the face. Race kicks Backlund a few times and then rakes his forehead across the top rope. Race goes for the sleeper but Backlund counters with a go-behind and locks on the sleeper. Race reaches the ropes within a few seconds. Backlund then goes for the abdominal stretch, but Race counters with a go-behind and puts Backlund in the stretch instead. Backlund reaches the ropes quickly. Race though does not break cleanly as he chops and then punches Backlund. Race goes for the sleeperhold but Backlund counters once again with a go-behind. Race reaches the ropes after a few seconds but instead of reaching for the ropes he goes through them, and he and Backlund tumble to the ground below. Both men are slow getting up. Race is on his feet first but Backlund nails him with a punch to the breadbasket from his knees. Backlund bodyslams Race on the ground and then tosses him back in the ring. He nails another bodyslam on Race. He locks on the sleeperhold in a sitting position and Race is in a world of trouble. Race spends almost a complete minute in the sleeperhold before reaching the ropes. Backlund nails Race with his Atomic drop finisher but somehow Race manages to get a leg over the bottom strand for the break. Backlund drags Race to his feet and sets him up for the piledriver. This could be all if he hits it. Instead Race blocks it once, and when Backlund tries it a second time Race backdrops him through the second and third ropes. Backlund bounces off the ropes, off the ring apron and hard to the ground below. Race is on his knees in exhaustion but manages to make it to a neutral corner. Backlund looks hurt and can’t make it back before Kenny Jay applies the 10 count.
Harley Race defeated Bob Backlund by countout in 0:31:22.
Bout #8 Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Chris Lyon (champion), 236 lbs., Winnipeg, Manitoba ( /w Tawney England) V Angelo Mosca, 288 lbs., Hamilton, Ontario
Lyon takes Mosca down with an armdrag to start and then a pumphandle slam. But Mosca is so heavy that Lyon can only muster a half decent height on the slam. Lyon’s back is hurting from the slam but he manages to keep his advantage with a thumb to the throat. He continues to work the arm of Mosca and then another slam. He goes for a piledriver but Mosca backdrops him over, and its obvious that Lyon’s back is hurting. Mosca works the lower back of Lyon with forearms and when the champ tries to take a timeout by leaving the ring the former CFL star follows him out. Lyon goes right back inside the ring and catches Mosca with a punch. He tries to trade punches with King Kong and of course comes off on the short end of the stick. Mosca returns earlier favors with his own pumphandle slam followed by a series of kneedrops to the head of the champ. Mosca works a bearhug and after the break he nails a vicious looking heart punch on the champ and comes within a fraction of a second of getting a 3 count. Mosca sends the champ to the ropes but Lyon reverses it and tries to take Mosca down with a shoulderblock, but the bigger man doesn’t move. Lyon comes off the ropes again and tries for a clothesline but he still can’t knock the challenger off his feet. Mosca goes right to work on the back, with a backbreaker and then a Boston crab. After a lariat he gets a 2 count and the champ appears to be in some trouble. Mosca abandons the back for now going to a basic attack of punches, kicks, elbows, and chops. Lyon fires back with a monkey flip and a dropkick. He tries to choke the veteran against the ropes but Mosca brings up a knee to the champ’s gut. Lyon though fires back and presses the advantage with chops, a cobra clutch, a reverse Russian legsweep for a 2 count. But when he tries for another pumphandle slam his back isn’t up to the task and Mosca counters with a backbreaker. He follows up with a lariat for another 2 count. Mosca’s size advantage and Lyon’s bad back conspire against Lyon as the challenger continues to control most of the match. Tawney England gets involved from the floor as a distraction and irritant to the challenger. Mosca is able to hit his elbowdrop finisher but England pulls his leg to the ropes for a break. Referee George Gadasky has seen enough and sends England to the back. Lyon tries to run and hide and use a hit and stick attack, but Mosca keeps on coming on. Mosca with an elbowsmash and a bodyslam. He blocks another cobra clutch attempt and slams Lyon to the mat. Lyon takes a powder out of the ring and waits for the count of 9 before returning. Mosca goes for a backbreaker but Lyon counters with a facelock variation of the DDT. He covers and gets a 2 count. Both men are slow to get to their feet. They trade punches in the middle of the ring before Lyon buys time with a side headlock. Lyon goes to the midsection, followed by a high knee, and a monkey flip. He whips Mosca into the ropes, ducks away from a lariat attempt and puts King Kong in a cobra clutch. Mosca counters with a back suplex. He follows up with a backbreaker and then a Boston crab. Lyon is in agony as the crab punishes his lower back.
Bobby Duncum comes down to ringside. He has no business here as he doesn’t have a manager’s license. For some reason he has both tag team belts over his shoulders, his and his estranged partner Mosca’s.
Due to the imminent nature of a Lyon submission referee Gadasky elects not to try and remove Duncum at this time but to keep asking Lyon if he submits. Finally, somehow, Lyon makes his way to the ropes for a break after over a minute in the hold. As Mosca releases the hold Lyon brings his foot up and nails Mosca right in the crotch. The challenger covers his privates and wobbles around the ring. When he gets close to the side of the ring where Duncum is standing his tag partner nails him in the head with his tag team title belt while the referee is busy checking on whether Lyon wishes to continue. Mosca is down like a rock. Lyon crawls over to him and applies the pin. Gadasky hesitates looking at Duncum suspiciously but has no choice. He applies a very slow count, and Lyon gets 1 2, Kickout! Lyon recovers enough to put Mosca in the Boston crab. The challenger suffers for about 30 seconds before rolling Lyon over and breaking the hold. Mosca whips Lyon to the buckle, follows in with a big elbow but the champ moves out of the way. Lyon rolls him up with his feet on the bottom rope for leverage, and gets 1, 2, Gadasky sees the feet and calls for the break. Lyon climbs to the top rope, he waits, Mosca turns in, seems to see it and tries to move, but its too late. The champ nails Mosca with a missile dropkick although only one foot connected with Mosca’s chest. The champ rolls him up and gets the 1, 2, 3!!
Chris Lyon pinned Angelo Mosca after a missile dropkick in 0:23:15. [Chris Lyon retained the RCW Heavyweight Championship.]
Post-Match: Bobby Duncum hits the ring and nails Mosca in the head again with the tag belt, this time busting him open. He throws Mosca out of the ring and then chucks the belt at him, narrowly missing his head. Duncum helps Lyon to his feet as George Gadasky hands him his RCW Heavyweight Championship belt. The fans boo the remaining two members of the Triumvirate as they are joined by the England Sisters in the ring.
That’s it for the second Wrestling Summit.
See ya later in the week for another edition of River City Wrestling!!
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Post by jacklarkin on May 5, 2016 10:34:39 GMT -5
July 28, 1984 River City Wrestling #155 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, MB
Opening Bout: “Great” Gama Singh beat Larry Anson by submission to the Calcutta Clutch at 3:59 -squash match for the premiere of the east Indian veteran, recently from Stampede wrestling.
Interview: In-ring after the match Gama cuts the typical heel promo of I’m better then everyone, especially the Canadians and Americans. He takes time to single out his former Stampede adversaries the Hart Brothers, Ben Bassarab, and Phil Lafleur.
Promo; Warner Brothers proudly releases “Purple Rain” to theatres across the nation this weekend, starring Prince. A young man with a talent for music has begun a career with much promise. He meets an aspiring singer, Apollonia, and finds that talent alone isn't all that he needs.
Bout #2: Billy Robinson beat Louis Laurence by pinfall after a double arm suplex at 5:01 -squash match, a clinic put on by Robinson.
Interview: After the match Robinson was interviewed and asked why he helped Dynamite Kid defeat Davey Boy Smith at Wrestling Summit 2 when he was supposed to be the impartial referee. Robinson says that when the match began he saw it as a meeting of two equals who needed someone at their own level, or above, to officiate a clean match. But as the match progressed it became obvious that Smith was a cheater, and worse a whiner. He says it is very un-British to whine and cry to the official. The British he says should be conquerors not the vanquished. He praises Dynamite Kid as a true Brit. In fact he calls out Dynamite Kid, and we listen to some mutual appreciation before they are interrupted by the RCW television champion Butch Reed. The champ cuts a “we kicked your ass off this continent” promo which gets the Brits quite upset. DK challenges Reed to a match for his title which the champion accepts.
Promo; “Good Rockin’ Tonight” hosted by Terry David Mulligan will feature the videos for “When Doves Cry” by Prince, “Legs” by ZZ Top, “Sister Christian” by Night Ranger, “What’s Love Got To Do With it” by Tina Turner, and “New Girl Now” by Honeymoon Suite.
Bout #3: RCW Television Title Match
Butch Reed (champion) v Dynamite Kid Robinson tries to stay for the match but is sent to the back by referee Wyatt Hall. Reed goes right after DK and this match takes about 30 seconds before it spills outside. Hall manages to convince the wrestlers to get back into the ring. DK takes the advantage and presses it with a snap suplex, and a diving headbutt for a 2 count. He tries for a piledriver but Reed counters with a backbody drop, only to have DK counter with a sunset flip and roll him up for 1, 2, kickout. Reed catches DK with a lariat, and then punishes him with a pair of bodyslams, a knee drop, hanging vertical suplex, and gets a 2 count. He goes for his flying shoulderblock finisher but DK hangs onto the ropes and takes a powder out of the ring. Reed follows and we have our second big brawl outside the ring. This time they get the announce table and the guardrail involved, and once the brawl spills into the crowd Hall calls for the bell. Double countout at 7:24 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title]
In-ring celebration; We have another “Triumvirate” party with Chris Lyon, Bobby Duncum, Tawney & Corrie England congratulating each other on Lyon surpassing Destroyer’s longest Heavyweight title reign in RCW history. They each give him a present, except for Tawney who whispers what her “present” is going to be into the champ’s ear. Lyon quickly tries to end the party and take Tawney away but the rest of the group convince him to stay. Duncum comments on how much better it is without the 5th wheel Mosca hanging around. As if on cue King Kong comes down to ringside. He says he hates to break up the party but they (Mosca & Duncum) have a match defending their titles tonight against the Hart Brothers. After some conspiratory chatter amongst the Triumvirate they vacate the premises except for Duncum. Mosca enters the ring and hands Duncum his title belt. They go nose to nose until the Hart Brothers arrive with referee Buddy Lane to start the match.
Promo; On Tonight’s Evening News • Preparations for opening ceremonies of Los Angeles summer Olympics • USSR reported accusing United States of planning test of anti-satellite weapon next month as effort to avoid talks on banning space weapons • China (PR) reported willing to join United States and USSR in nuclear weapons reduction talks. • Scheduled bartenders' strike in Dublin, Ireland, reported postponed
Main Event RCW Tag Team Title Match
Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum (champions) (/w Corrie England) V Keith & Bret Hart
Helped by the dissension in the ranks the challengers start strong, and use frequent tags to overcome the size difference. They manage to ground Duncum and work him on the mat for a while before he can tag in Mosca. The champs then take over the match pressing their size difference. Even with Mosca’s recent change of heart he still wrestles a tough and hard style. All four men end up in the ring in a brawl. In the process Keith Hart ends up colliding with referee Buddy Lane and both men go down. Duncum nails Bret with a bulldog and then tells Mosca to go get one of the title belts. Mosca returns to the ring with the gold while Duncum is holding back the arms of Bret Hart. Mosca winds up, but instead of Bret Hart he intentionally nails Duncum squarely on top of his head. He drops his elbowdrop finisher to top things off while a stunned Bret Hart makes the cover. Mosca cuts off Corrie England from interfering. After a few seconds of prompting Buddy Lane recovers and makes the 1, 2, 3 !!! New champions!
Keith & Bret Hart defeated Angelo Mosca & Bobby Duncum by pinfall when Bret pinned Duncum after Mosca hit Duncum with the title belt at 11:11 [Keith & Bret Hart win the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Post-Match: Chris Lyon comes down to the ring, livid at what just happened. Mosca dares Lyon to enter the ring but during that distraction Tawney and Corrie pull Duncum out of the ring and the Triumvirate leave, vowing revenge. The Hart Brothers celebrate their big title run with the crowd.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
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Post by jacklarkin on May 6, 2016 11:03:05 GMT -5
August 4, 1984 River City Wrestling #156 Keystone Center, Brandon, Manitoba
Announcers Ron Strong and Mike Stone inform us that tonight’s special main event will pit former tag team champions Angelo Mosca and Bobby Duncum against each other in a no-diqualification bullrope match.
Opening Bout: Bad News Allen defeated Super Uke by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 1:48 -squash match
Interview: Bad News Allen remains in the ring after the match and talks trash about the new RCW tag team champions the Hart Brothers. He insinuates that he might find himself a tag partner, if any worthy candidates were available, and take a run at the Harts.
Video; Highlights of “Magnificent” Kevin Kelly and his valet Desiree Petersen are shown set to “Infatuation” by Rod Stewart. Coming Soon to an arena near you.
Bout #2: Canadian Women’s Title Match Judy Martin defeated Merry Gundersen by pinfall after a piledriver at 5:51 [Judy Martin retains the Canadian Woman's title] -not quite sure where Gundersen came from. While she was a decent challenger she was no match for the veteran Martin.
Promo; On tonight’s Evening News • President Reagan's reaction to Walter Mondale's claim that President will raise taxes regardless of his stmts. to the contrary • Oil spill from grounded tanker off Louisiana coast reported hitting Texas beaches today. Extent of oil slick's impact so far on Galveston Island examined. • Defection of Czechoslovakian scientist to Vienna, Austria, in home-built aircraft reported • USSR reported broadcasting first aerobics program, featuring figure skater Natalia Lenochek. • Olympic Committee president Juan Samaranch reported meeting with ABC president Roone Arledge to discuss allegations of bias toward United States athletes in ABC coverage.
Promo; Warner Brothers is proud to release “Grandview, USA” to theatres across the nation this weekend. Starring Jamie Lee Curtis, C Thomas Howell, and Patrick Swayze. Grandview USA where dreams have a funny way of coming true.
Bout #3: #1 Contenders Match for Heavyweight title shot
Tex Cobb v Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen)
Neither one of these guys is much of a worker, so the match consisted of Kelly cheating and then applying various rest holds, and Cobb fighting back with a plethora of punches, kicks, and hiptosses of various ethnicity. In the end Cobb played a bit of rope-a-dope against the ropes and then absolutely clocked Kelly with a closed fist. Referee Kenny Jay was reluctant to make the count because of the closed fist but relented.
Tex Cobb defeated Kevin Kelly by pinfall after a roundhouse right at 7:54
Interview: Randall “Tex” Cobb is interviewed after the match about his chances next week for the title against Chris Lyon. He gives the usual platitudes and spices it up saying that Lyon still hasn’t got what’s coming to him for what he did to the Destroyer. Cobb says that while winning the title would be the sweetest revenge, he might just have to settle for a quart of blood.
Main Event: Former RCW Tag Team Title Partners Bullrope Match
Angelo Mosca v Bobby Duncum (/w Corrie England)
It’s a bullrope match which seems to favor Duncum. The Texan starts strong but it doesn’t take long for the former CFL star to get the hang of it and he busts open Duncum by raking the coarse rope against his forehead. Mosca controls the next few minutes with clotheslines, side suplexes, and bearhugs. Duncum though comes back and ends up hogtieing the legs of Mosca. Even that doesn’t stop King Kong though as he gets some help from referee George Gadasky in getting untangled. Mosca wraps the rope around his arm and elbow and drops his elbowdrop finisher right on the already crimson mask of Duncum. He then drags the Texan to his feet and touches one turnbuckle, two turnbuckles..Corrie England is on the apron and grabs a hold of Mosca. The Canadian star bumps her off the ring apron. She lands on the floor with a shriek and isn’t moving. Gadasky leaves the ring to check on her, and it looks like it might be a neck injury. Inside Mosca touches the 3rd turnbuckle, and the 4th..but there is no ref there to see it. Suddenly Chris Lyon comes in from the crowd and attacks Mosca from behind, clipping his leg. He pounds on him for a minute until Duncum recovers and begins to choke Mosca with the bullrope that is attached to each man. Gadasky has called down the paramedics who are looking after England and he returns to the ring. He sees Lyon there but its no disqualification so all he can do is send him away. Duncum continues to choke Mosca with the bullrope, then he gives him the bulldog finisher with the rope still tied around his neck. The Texan then drags the Canadian to all 4 turnbuckles for the win.
Bobby Duncum defeated Angelo Mosca in a bullrope match by touching all 4 turnbuckles at 10:05
Post-Match: Lyon returns to the ring and he and Duncum begin a further beatdown on Mosca. This lasts for a minute until, to a huge ovation from the crowd, Jumpin’ Jimmy Brunzell runs in from the back in street clothes. He has no weapon except his fists and his temper and they are sufficient as he takes turns hammering at Duncum and Lyon before he starts to dish out dropkicks like candy at Halloween. But it ends quickly when for some reason Bad News Allen decides to join the fray from the back and nails Brunzell with an enzuigiri knocking him completely out. Duncum and Lyon recover and just stare at Allen. No one seems to know what to do, so everyone just stands there as the fans jeer.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
August 11, 1984 River City Wrestling #157 Exhibition Centre, Regina, Saskatchewan
Announcers Ron Strong & Mike Stone remind us that Chris Lyon will be defending the RCW championship tonight against Tex Cobb. Also, Butch Reed will be defending the TV title against Dynamite Kid. But a new match has been added by matchmaker Marty Goldstein. Since it is usual custom to grant a rematch when a title changes hands, it would be Mosca & Duncum getting a rematch against the Hart Brothers. However, after talking with both men Goldstein believes their differences to be irreconcilable. Therefore, after the events of last week, a match is set for tonight featuring the teams of Angelo Mosca & Jim Brunzell against Bobby Duncum & Bad News Allen with the winner to not only settle a score, but also to become the #1 contenders for the Hart Brothers’ titles.
Opening Bout
Ben Bassarab v Gama Singh
The high flyer Bassarab pitted himself against the mat wrestling veteran Singh. A fairly even match going back and forth. Twice Bassarab missed high risk moves to try and end the match, once coming off the top rope for a dropkick but no one was home, and second a plancha to the outside and again Singh moved out of the way. Learning his lesson he slowed down the risk a bit, and went after the Indian with a German suplex, dropkicks, and then nailed his flying cross body block finisher. But Singh rolled through the move to end up on top, and grabbed a handful of tights to make certain. A very good match to start the show.
Gama Singh defeated Ben Bassarab by pinfall after rolling through a flying cross body block and with a handful of tights at 7:37
Inteview: After the match a dejected Ben Bassarab was interviewed. He knows that Singh had the tights but says you will always get guys who will take the shortcuts to win, and if you want to be successful and moral in this business you have to be twice as good, and fight through these things. When asked about the recent tactics of his tag partner Phil Lafleur he gets kind of dejected again. The youngster says Lafleur is done with RCW, and has gone on to Quebec to wrestle. Bassarab chalks it up to frustration and says his actions were not usual for Lafleur who he has known for several years. Bassarab apologizes to the fans for any part of those shenanigans he may have played, and assures everyone that is not the way he operates.
Bout #2: RCW Television Tile Match
Butch Reed (champion) v Dynamite Kid
After about a minute of this match in which Reed controls the challenger things turn around abruptly when DK goes after the knee of the champ. However, beyond just leglocks, stomps, etc, DK goes too far. He ignores the ref’s warnings after wrapping the leg around the ringpost, and slamming it over the ring apron. With Reed’s leg hanging over the edge of the apron DK grabs a chair and smashes it across the knee of Reed. Referee Buddy Lane calls for the bell and DQ’s DK. This doesn’t stop the Brit however as he smashes the knee again with the steel chair. He would have done it a 3rd time but Lane began to wrestle DK for the chair and the Brit thought better then to assault an RCW official and gave up the attack.
Butch Reed defeated Dynamite Kid by disqualification for using a foreign object at 3:05 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television title]
Post-Match: The ringside doctor examines Reed and calls for a stretcher but Reed won’t use one. With the help of Buddy Lane and Wyatt Hall he hobbles to the back on his one good leg.
Bout #3: #1 Contenders Match
Angelo Mosca & Jim Brunzell V Bobby Duncum & Bad News Allen (/w Corrie England)
Mosca was a house o’fire to start the match battering Allen until he pretty much had to force Duncum to tag in, as the Texan wanted nothing to do with his former partner. Mosca then battered Duncum with closed fists despite the admonishment of Kenny Jay. Finally Duncum stalled for time, and as he circled around he surprised Jim Brunzell on the ring apron with a smack across the face. Brunzell of course wanted the tag and got it from Mosca. Before he could completely set foot in the ring however he received a kick to the gut by Duncum. Brunzell played Ricky Morton for a couple minutes as Duncum and Allen tagged in. He made a comeback though, and made the tag, but Jay was being distracted by England at the time and didn’t see it. While Jay was putting Mosca out of the ring it allowed Duncum and Allen to nail Brunzell with a double hanging vertical suplex. In fact they held Brunzell up in the air for about 15 seconds. When Jay turned around they still had him up in the air. Jay counted, and just before the 5 count they finally suplexed Brunzell to the mat after around 20 seconds suspended in the air. It’s a minor miracle that Brunzell was able to kick out. He immediately tried to shake off the cobwebs. However, because of that he didn’t see it coming when Allen nailed him with the enzuigiri finisher, a move that no RCW wrestler has been able to survive. Jay counted 1, 2, Mosca broke it up with a kick to the head of Allen. This brought in Duncum but Mosca fought him off as well, and threw him out of the ring. But when Mosca turned around there was Corrie England standing on the ring apron, undetected by the ref and she sprayed perfume into the eyes of Mosca. The big man swatted at his eyes and left the ring area for the back in search of medical help. Allen was on his feet just before Brunzell but when he tried to pick him up Brunzell countered with a take down and turned it into a single leg Boston crab. Allen fought to the ropes and made the blind tag to Duncum who rocked the unsuspecting Brunzell from behind with a clothesline. The big Texan punished Brunzell for a couple minutes with a straight ahead offense of stomps, punches, bodyslams, and a surfboard. He tagged in Allen who continued the attack. Allen had Brunzell set up for an enzuigiri but Brunzell ducked out of the way and then put Allen into a single leg Boston crab. Allen couldn’t get out of the hold and was on the verge of losing when Duncum entered the ring and broke the move with a kick to the head of Brunzell. Jay ordered Duncum out of the ring. While he was escorting him out King Kong returned with a patch over one eye. He entered the ring behind Allen, tapped him on the shoulder, and when he turned around with big wide eyes he was greeted with a kick to the gut and then a belly-to-belly suplex. Mosca left the ring and Brunzell took over, nailing Allen with 3 successive flying dropkicks. He went for the pin and got only a 2 count. Duncum feigned entering the ring which distracted Kenny Jay. This allowed Allen to nail Brunzell with a punch to the gonads. Mosca tried to enter the ring which sent Jay over there to stop him like the marionette that he is. This of course allowed Duncum to enter the ring and clothesline Brunzell. Jumpin’ Jimmy struggled to his feet just as Allen nailed him with the enzuigiri and got the controversial 3 count.
Bobby Duncum & Bad News Allen defeated Angelo Mosca & Jim Brunzell by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 14:11
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Championship Match
Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) V Randall “Tex” Cobb
Cobb is not exactly a well rounded wrestler yet, so this match like most of his matches saw him take a lot of punishment and spend most time on the receiving end of the stick. He fought back at times with his limited offense but was unable to land a big punch to knock out the champ. He brought out a couple of different suplexes but was only able to get a 2 count. Lyon took back control with a rake to the eyes, and after working over the back of Cobb he locked on the Boston crab finisher. Cobb however was able to bridge up and roll to break the hold after about 30 seconds. From his back he was able to put Lyon into an arm scissors but was too close to the ropes. Cobb whipped the champ to the ropes and took him down with a shoulderblock. He wound up the big bolo punch, and yelled to the crowd. “this one’s for the Destroyer”. Lyon though appreciated the tip-off as to what was coming, ducked the punch, and used a crucifix into a roll to get the pinfall (the Destroyer’s signature finishing move). Cobb hammered the mat with his fists in frustration, while Lyon and England quickly vacated the premises as the fans boo’d them unmercifully.
Chris Lyon defeated Tex Cobb by pinfall with a crucifix at 8:17 [Chris Lyon retained the RCW Heavyweight Title]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
August 18, 1984 River City Wrestling #158 Silver Dollar, Calgary, Alberta
Opening Bout: Handi-Cap Match
Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen) v Super Uke & Spudpicker Larkin
Started as your typical handi-cap match, but after getting hammered around for a couple minutes the duo regrouped on the outside. Kelly was too pleased to have the ring all to himself and filled the time posing for the unappreciative crowd. As Spudpicker returned and locked up with Kelly, Uke showed some creativity by going over and harassing Petersen. Just as Kelly was about to punish Larkin with a powerbomb he noticed this and released Larkin to go resuce his valet. It was a set-up though and Larkin left the ring and came around to ambush Kelly. But just before he could strike Petersen had enough and slapped Uke across the face. She warned Kelly who turned around and caught a charging Larkin with a backbody drop sending him high in the air and crashing down, partially on his partner Uke. It took a while for the duo to regroup and Kelly again posed for the crowd as he waited, intentionally breaking the countout to give himself more time to pose. Larkin returned to the ring and was greeted by a stiff clothesline. Kelly scooped Larkin up and powerslammed him down, covered and got 1, 2, and received a kick to the head by Super Uke. While Jay got Uke out of the ring Petersen was up on the apron yelling encouragement to her man. When Jay turned around and saw this he went over to get her down. This allowed Uke to re-enter the ring and kick Kelly. They double teamed Kelly sending him to the ropes and then ducked their heads for a double back body drop. But they telegraphed it just a tad bit early. Kelly stopped in front of them. You could see Uke and Larkin wonder why it was taking so long, they turned to look at each other, and then up at Kelly, who grabbed them by the necks and rammed their heads together. He threw Uke out of the ring, and then took Larkin down with a boot coming off the ropes. He applied a bearhug which he turned into a suplex to get the win. Definitely a lot more fun then the usual two prelim bums against a muscle-head handi-cap match.
Kevin Kelly defeated Super Uke & Spudpicker Larkin by pinfall in a handi-cap match when Kelly pinned Larkin after a bell-to-belly suplex at 6:03
Interview: Butch Reed is interviewed as he supports himself on crutches. He was injured by that vicious attack last week from Dynamite Kid. Reed says its not as bad as it looks and he expects to be back in action as early as next week once the doctors clear him for action. Dynamite Kid comes out to the ring with a huge smirk on his face. He circles Reed as a predator would his prey. In Reed’s efforts to keep him at bay he drops his TV title at his feet. He is having trouble so he drops one crutch and then wields the other as a weapon. Matchmaker Marty Goldstein comes out to break things up. He asks Reed how his knee is and the champ repeats what he said earlier. Goldstein tells Kid that once again his actions here in RCW have gone beyond what can be tolerated. He says DK’s days are numbered here in River City. In the meantime, he doesn’t want to reward Kid’s actions with another title shot as he lost his last one, albeit by disqualification. Kid gets mad, calling Reed a chicken champion and accuses him of hiding under Goldstein’s skirt. This of course gets the desired effect of Reed insisting on a return match. He says he will be ready to go next week. Goldstein reluctantly agrees to make the match but he warns DK about two things. First, as he said earlier he is walking on very thin ice. Second, if he touches Reed anytime up to bell time next week then he will lose his title shot and be suspended.
Promo; MGM studios has a hit on their hands with “Red Dawn” starring Patrick Swayze, C Thomas Howell, Lea Thompson, and Charlie Sheen. Number one at the Box office last week and looking to retain it’s standing this week. In our time, no foreign army has ever occupied American soil. Until now. A group of high school students become guerrilla fighters when their town is invaded by Central American and eventually Soviet soldiers at the beginning of WWIII in this apocalyptic fantasy. The pressures of their desperate existence begin to wear away at the "Wolverine's" unity as the Soviet bloc forces hunt them down.
Bout #2
Jim Brunzell v Gama Singh
Singh wants to keep his momentum going after last week’s victory over Bassarab, but Brunzell is a lot more experienced of an opponent. He stymies many of the cheating attempts of Singh, and begins to work over the legs in anticipation of the Indian death lock. Singh though takes control of the match back and hits several suplexes. However, when he attempts to put on the Calcutta clutch (cobra clutch), Brunzell counters with a hammerlock, runs Singh into the ropes and then suplexes him backward with an awkward looking suplex.
Jim Brunzell defeated Gama Singh by pinfall after a reverse hammerlock suplex at 6:35
Bout #3
Ben Bassarab v Vic Gate
For the second straight week Bassarab found himself matched against an opponent who likes to take shortcuts and prefers the ground game. However, Gate does not have the level of experience that Singh does so Bassarab controls much of this match. In desperation Gate takes the bout out of the ring to brawl. However, Bassarab nails him with a dropkick to the knees and then flips himself off the announce table and splashes down on Gate. He rolls Gate back into the ring. He nails a snap suplex and gets a 1 count. He tries to send Gate to the buckle but the former Destroyer protégé reverses it and sends Bassarab in. Gate follows in, but instead of crashing hard Bassarab has flipped his legs up and Gate goes crashing in instead. Bassarab locks him up for a belly-to-back suplex, but Gate nails him with a desperation back elbow. He turns around in the clutches of Bassarab and then pulls the young Albertan head first into the top turnbuckle. Gate then locks Bassarab into a cross face chickenwing and gets the submission.
Vic Gate defeated Ben Bassarab by submission with a crossface chickenwing at 7:41
Promo; On tonight’s Evening News • Republican national convention noted opening Monday Geraldine Ferraro reported announcing husband's decision to release tax returns • Construction of tent city in Dallas, Texas, for anti-Reagan demonstrators reported; details of planned protests during Republican convention • Iran reported blamed for today's tanker attack in Persian Gulf • Opening of USSR 's Friendship Games, Soviet-bloc alternatives to Olympics • Republican national convention here noted; rivalry between Dallas-Fort Worth examined
Main Event RCW Tag Team Title Match
Keith & Bret Hart (champions) V Bobby Duncum & Bad News Allen (/w Corrie England)
Keith Hart does all right against Allen, but Bret runs into the brickwall that is Duncum. The Texan punishes the small Albertan with elbows, and a long bearhug. He tags out to Keith who fares no better. Keith is in trouble as Duncum and Allen take turns dishing out the punishment. Finally out of desperation Keith grabs a hold of Allen’s leg and refuses to let go eating a few fists and refusing to break as they back into the ropes. Keith then surprised Allen by suplexing him backward using the leg. He makes the tag to Bret who takes Allen down with a drop toe hold. He then nails a dropkick, and then an elbowdrop from the 2nd turnbuckle. Now it’s Allen’s turn to be in trouble as the Hart brothers take turns in the ring. Duncum though comes in and breaks up a pin attempt with his Texas sized boot. Bret tries to come in to counter the attack but Duncum whips Keith straight into his brother. Allen recovers slowly and makes the tag to Duncum. The Texan goes to work on Keith with a sideslam and an elbowdrop for a 2 count. He sets him up for the bulldog but Bret comes in, and takes Duncum down from behind with an inverted facelock neckbreaker. This brings Allen in and he goes right after Bret. The two of them spill outside the ring where they brawl while Keith and Duncum both try and get to their feet. They recover just as the other two re-enter the ring, and we have a big 4 man brawl. Referee George Gadasky gets a little too close to the action and gets knocked down. While he is recovering Corrie England enters the ring wth a steel chair. Allen has Bret’s arms pinned behind him, but he moves at the last second and England ~waffles~ Allen with the chair shot. England leaves the ring as Gadasky recovers. Keith and Bret nail Duncum with a double dropkick sending him out of the ring. Keith covers Allen and gets the 1, 2, 3.
The Hart Brothers defeated Duncum & Allen by pinfall when Keith Hart pinned Allen after Corrie England accidentally hit Allen with a steel chair at 10:45 [The Hart Brothers retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
August 25, 1984 River City Wrestling #159 Red Deer, Alberta
Announcers Ron Strong and Mike Stone tell us that tonight’s main event will be to settle the score between former tag partners Angelo Mosca and Bobby Duncum, and to make sure it is the end, it will be held in a 16 foot steel cage.
Opening Bout Tex Cobb defeated Bruce Moffat by pinfall after a bolo punch at 3:03 -squash match
Bout #2: RCW Television Title Match Butch Reed (champion) v Dynamite Kid
Reed was still favoring his sore knee from the vicious attack given to him by DK two weeks ago. He tried to make the match a brawl, but it was the villain DK who tried to keep it clean and to work Reed on the ground. He succeeded for the most part until he grew frustrated at his inability to finish off Reed. DK took a break, throwing a couple lazy punches at Reed, which the champion ate and fired back in kind, rocking Kid. He backed him across the ring and then clotheslined him over the top rope to the floor below. Outside the brief battle was fairly even with both men getting in solid whips to the guardrail. Back inside though Reed blocked a DK lariat attempt and then gave him a spinebuster. He scooped up the Brit and nailed a powerslam and got a 2 count. Reed tried for his flying shoulderblock finisher but DK ducked under. DK though got caught on another lariat attempt, and Reed countered with a second spinebuster, this time bridging over for the pin.
Butch Reed defeated Dynamite Kid by pinfall after a spinebuster slam at 7:16 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title]
Promo; We see a fine looking, somewhat petite blonde with short hair and blue eyes, sitting behind a desk, wearing a bone-white one piece dress, the knee length hemline above a pair of sexy crossed legs encased in sheer hose. After writing for a minute she looks up at the camera and smiles a foxy smile. She has a French accent, and on the chalkboard behind her are written several phrases in French including “Voulez vouz, avec moi?”.
“Oh, good morning class, Bonjour. J’appelle Miss Hartel, your French teacher for the semester. Or at least that is your fantasy. But no, I am coming to your city, this fall to show you fans some French class.” As she speaks she gets up and unrolls a pointer which she uses to dance playfully off the chalkboard and then off her petite thighs. “So, get ready students. You either have what it takes to please me, or you do not. There is no grading on how you say it, a curve, in my classroom. “
There is knock on her classroom door. She yells to come in, and we see a young student with books in hand, wearing overalls and a plaid shirt open at the chest. He appears to be quite athletic. Perhaps around 6’3, 250 lbs.
“You called for me Miss Hartell?”
“Ah, so good of you to come master Fortier. I am going to need you to help me this fall with a little cultural project.” She leans back against her desk, which lifts the hem of her skirt to where the tops of her stockings are revealed along with the start of a garter belt. “If you think you are up for it, mon cherie?”
“Oh I’m up for it Miss Hartell, yes madame”
“Bon, how do you feel about the color fluorescent green? Very trendy, no?”
Bout #3 Ben Bassarab v Gamma Singh
This was a rematch from two weeks ago when Singh rolled through Bassarab’s flying cross body block finisher and then held a handful of tights for the victory. Bassarab was a lot more aggressive this week, bending the rules with closed fists and fighting tooth and nail when the action spilled to the outside. Singh tried to forfeit the match by leaving the ring but Bassarab chased him down and nailed him with a snap suplex on the walkway. Back inside he hit Singh with a pair of headbutts, a flying dropkick, and a swinging neckbreaker. He then climbed to the top rope and came off with a diving headbutt to pick up the win.
Ben Bassarab defeated Gamma Singh by pinfall after a diving headbutt at 9:03
Post-Match Interview: Bassarab gives the usual no more mister nice guy fan favorite speech. He says that he is looking for a title shot at either Butch Reed or Chris Lyon before the end of the year.
Main Event 16 FOOT STEEL CAGE MATCH
Angelo Mosca v Bobby Duncum
Not much action to describe as it was pretty much a slugfest inside the steel fencing. Lots of kicks and punches and attempts to bust each other open. By the 10 minute mark of the match both men were wearing the proverbial crimson mask. Due to the graphic nature of the images action was forwarded to the finish of the match. Mosca nailed Duncum with an inverted atomic drop, but Duncum managed to bounce out of the corner with a big lariat, and both men were down. They struggled to their feet and Duncum nailed Mosca with an uppercut and then a thumb to the throat. He smashed King Kong’s head into the turnbuckle, then against the steel cage, then he gave him a big bodyslam and went for the pin. He didn’t make a convincing pin attempt however and Mosca kicked out at a 2 count. Duncum nailed a few forearm shots and then set up Mosca for the bulldog finisher. Mosca however managed to push Duncum off at the last second, sending him head first into the steel cage. He bounced off and hit the mat still as a Red Deer Saturday morning. Mosca wiped some blood from his visage to see, crawled over and pinned his former friend.
Angelo Mosca defeated Bobby Duncum by pinfall after countering a bulldog attempt at 15:43 [approximately 11 minutes shown on television]
Mosca celebrated his victory with a blood soaked towel.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
We’ll see ya next week!!
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Post by jacklarkin on May 6, 2016 22:00:17 GMT -5
So I'm currently kind of bummed out. I have cards done through March 1991, and periods from around 1999-2004 (roughly) with some gaps. But I also had cards done from around 1996 to 1998, all done on TNM7. Some of my big stars were Ken Shamrock and Bobby Duncum Jr..but now I can't find them. I thought I had my files transferred to my laptop but they are not there. I know I had them on a stick so I guess I will look for that this weekend. Failing that I think my old 486 that i did the cards on is still in storage because I was too lazy to wipe it and recycle it. I'm just hoping I can find it or I will be really bummed out.
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Post by jacklarkin on May 6, 2016 22:35:40 GMT -5
September 1, 1984 River City Wrestling #160 Keystone Center, Brandon, Manitoba
Opening Bout: Vic Gate defeated Bobby Jones by submission to the figure-four leglock at 2:03 -squash match
Promo with matchmaker Marty Goldstein; Another River City Wrestling tradition, the September Battle Royal is coming on September 15th. A 20-man over the top battle royal, with the winner to receive not only a $5,000 purse but also a title shot against RCW Heavyweight champion Chris Lyon.
Angelo Mosca comes to the ring to personally tell Marty Goldstein that he will be entering.
“No One Like You” by the Scorpions plays and out comes the Triumvirate, Chris Lyon, Bobby Duncum, and the England Sisters. Lyon says that even if Mosca wins he won’t defend his title against him, he has nothing left to prove. Goldstein says no, Lyon will defend against whomever wins that battle royal. A pissed off Lyon says that it won’t be a problem as he and Bobby Duncum will enter into the battle royal to take care of Mosca. Goldstein says no again. He says any wrestler is eligible EXCEPT for Lyon because he can’t win a title shot against himself. However, Goldstein says he doesn’t want Lyon to feel left out, so he has a match defending his title tonight, against none other then RCW Television champion Butch Reed!! Duncum calms Lyon down, and assures him that he will take care of Mosca and everyone else in the battle royal. At first this calms Lyon down until he does the math and starts accusing Duncum of wanting his title. Things get heated, but the girls step between the men and separate them, taking them out of the ring apart while Mosca looks on with a big grin on his face.
Goldstein says that in addtition to Mosca and Duncum, the battle royal will also have Dynamite Kid, the RCW tag champs the Hart Brothers, RCW TV champion Butch Reed, Vic Gate, Jim Brunzell, Brad Rheinghans, Gamma Singh, Bad News Allen, Kevin Kelly, Ben Bassarab, Tex Cobb, and flying in from the World Wrestling Federation, Tiger Chung Lee.
Bout #2: Jim Brunzell defeated Butch Stevenson by pinfall after a flying dropkick at 4:51 -squash match
Promo; We are magically transported via the videotape to a high school gym. We see a group of young ladies stretching on exercise mats, all wearing the current trend of pastel and fluorescent color spandex work out clothes, some with the oversized t-shirts that say things like “Life” or “Peace”. “Let’s Get Physical” by Olivia Newton-John plays gently in the background as the girls stretch. Suddenly the doors open and the instructor walks in wearing a blue leotard over pink tights, and a pink headband. She looks very fit for a woman who may be pushing her late 30’s. It is Miss Hartel who we saw last week in a classroom setting. She orders the class to start and begins with some stretches. After about a half minute the door opens and the first male walks into the class. He apologizes to Miss Hartel for being late. He is wearing a pink shirt and blue adidas windpants. Miss Hartel looks him up and down before responding with a smile, “you are forgiven. You are just in time, but please remain after class so I can catch you up on what you missed.” She gives him a wink, he just gulps, and several of the high school girls giggle.
Promo; In theatres this weekend, “Bolero” starring Bo Derek, written & directed by John Derek. An adventure in eXtasy. Follows the tale of a young woman's sexual awakening and subsequent journey around the world in pursuit of her ideal lover. Encounters include an Arabian sheik and a Spanish bullfighter. Her friend and butler accompany her and help to arrange her couplings.
Bout #3: RCW Tag Team Title Match Bret & Keith Hart (champions) v Neil Sutherland & Rob Flett
The challengers were a bit over their heads in this one, but used enough cheating tactics and double teams to survive for a few minutes. Bad News Allen came down to ringside apparently to scout out the tag champions which also distracted the Harts. In the end though once the tag champs got their act together they quickly put the match to an end.
The Hart Brothers defeated Sutherland & Flett by submission when Keith made Flett submit to the Indian deathlock at 6:05 [The Hart Brothers retain the RCW Tag Team titles]
Promo; On Tonight’s Evening News • Prolonged absence of USSR President Konstantin Chernenko from public view and Kremlin's reaction to international curiosity noted echoing final days of late Yuri Andropov. • Death of Texas A&M student Bruce Goodrich during hazing ceremony reported • Massive back-to-school brawl at Western Michigan Univ. reported Injuries • Number of cases of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) reported since 1979 noted include growing number of children.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) V Butch Reed
Lyon uses a hide and frustrate the challenger plan for the first few minutes of this match. This ends once Reed becomes fed-up enough to ignore the referee completely. They brawl outside the ring with Reed gaining the advantage. He has Lyon laying across the announce table and is peppering in punches when Tawney England jumps on his back and tries to choke him out. Reed though flips England over his shoulder and splashes her right on top of Lyon. Order is restored and the match goes back inside. Reed takes his time and lays out a measured attack of power moves as well as wear down holds. He controls the next few minutes without attempting for the knockout punch. This looks like it may have been a mistake when Lyon uses a distraction to go low on Reed with a groin shot. He then nails a snap suplex, a leg drop, and then a monkey flip. He follows this up by bouncing Reed off the ropes with a slingshot suplex but can only get a 2 count. Lyon makes the mistake of going to the top rope but is too slow and ends up getting knees to the ribs as he tries to splash down on Reed. Both men are slow to recover, but when they do Reed gets in the first punch. He backs Lyon across the ring with a couple elbows to the head. He then biels the champ to the middle of the ring and then charges, taking him down with a big shoulder. He backs into the corner in preperation for a flying shoulder block finisher but as he tries to run Tawney trips him up. Lyon goes to the attack and we have to fast forward a few minutes because of television time constraints.
We are now 16 minutes into this match with 4 minutes remaining in the television time.
Reed is back in control and there is a small trickle of blood coming down Lyon’s head. Reed punishes him in the corner, then lays some forearms to his back, and then nails a backbreaker. After getting only a 2 count he applies the standing surfboard which takes Lyon almost a minute to break. Reed though doesn’t break clean, instead taking Lyon over with a belly to back suplex. Referee George Gadasky warns Reed while Tawney England pulls Lyon out of the ring by his feet. She helps him to his feet and supporting some of his weight they try to amble their way up the walkway to the back. Reed though sees what is happening and chases them down. He punches Lyon all the way back to the ring and then punishes the back of the champ by slamming him back first into the ring apron. Back inside the ring Reed hits a belly-to-back suplex, and then a fist drop but only gets a 2 count. The ring announcer informs us that there is only 1 minute remaining in this match.
Reed is in a hurry and after another failed pin attempt following a backbreaker, he sets Lyon up on the top turnbuckle facing out of the ring. He climbs up apparently looking to take the champ down with a belly to back superplex. Lyon though fights it off first by holding onto the ropes and then with back elbows. Reed punches back and looks like he is finally going to complete the move when Tawney jumps up on the apron and wraps her arms around both men to hold them fast. Gadasky counts her off, but by now there is only 15 seconds remaining in the match. Reed gives Lyon one more punch and then nails the back drop superplex. Both men are down though and Gadasky begins his count to 10. At the count of 7 Reed finally drapes an arm over the fallen champ. He gets, 1, 2, Lyon rolls out of the pin, just as the bell rings to end the match in a time limit draw.
Tawney grabs the belt and enters the ring to help Lyon out. The champ is looking like anything but a champion as he is bleeding profusely from the head now.
20-minute time limit draw [approximately 14 minutes shown on television] [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
Post-Match: Marty Goldstein comes out and confers with George Gadasky then leaves. Gadasky says that while the 20-minute time limit is for television, RCW title matches are 60 minute matches. Therefore, by orders of the matchmaker this match will continue from the 20 minute mark. Furthermore, due to her outside interference during this match so far, Gadasky orders Tawney England to the back and bans her from ringside. The fans go ballistic cheering on the news. Lyon is a bloody mess as both men attempt to regain their composure to begin this match again.
But we are out of time. We are pre-empted next week for special local station broadcasting, but will pick up the remains of this match in two weeks time at the beginning of the first ever 2 hour edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya on September 15th for the finale of the Chris Lyon - Butch Reed classic, as well as for the annual over the top Battle Royal. See ya then!
September 15, 1984 River City Wrestling #161 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba
2 hour edition of River City Wrestling
We pick up from two weeks ago with Chris Lyon and Butch Reed resuming their title match after 20 minutes already expired.
Opening Bout: RCW Heavyweight Title Match 60-minute time limit - 20 minutes expired - Tawney England banned from ringside
Chris Lyon (champion) v Butch Reed
Reed goes right after the bloodied head of Lyon. The footage is obscured as distortion is used to cover up the blood on Lyon. Reed batters Lyon in and out of the ring. He appears to be having a lot of fun and not trying for a pinfall. Finally inside he nails a flying bulldog but only gets a 2 count as Lyon drapes a foot over the bottom strand. Reed pulls Lyon out of the ring and then slams him back first into the ring apron, and then suplexes him onto his back. The match goes back inside and Reed tries to get Lyon to submit by applying a backbreaker, holding the champ over his knee. After this fails Reed applies a hangman, trying to get Lyon to pass out from loss of blood and oxygen. He applies this move three times with a few backbreakers in between. He can’t however get Lyon to submit or be pinned. Then he whips him off the ropes and is ready to finish things with his flying shoulder block finisher. But somehow instincts kick in and Lyon grabs a hold of the top rope, slamming himself down to the mat hard. Reed though has already committed and flies through the air, landing on the bottom rope and skidding to the floor below. Both men are down. Gadasky can’t count Reed out though as Lyon isn’t in a neutral corner. So he begins a slow count to 10 even though one man is in the ring, and one out of the ring. Gadasky reaches the count of 9 as Reed manages to roll himself back in the ring. Lyon tries to pull himself to his feet but he loses his balance and falls out of the ring. Gadasky follows him, ordering Reed to stay put. Outside the ring Gadasky takes a good look at the bloody visage of Lyon and then calls for a break in the action. He goes over the announce table and asks for the athletic commission’s doctor to come to the ring. After a few seconds the doctor comes out and is followed shortly after by Marty Goldstein and then Bobby Duncum. Reed and Duncum jaw at each other but Duncum keeps his distance out of the ring. In the meantime the doctor seems to be getting some pressure from Goldstein to keep the match going. Reluctantly the doctor does what he can to stop the bleeding and cleans him up. Gadasky orders the match to continue. However, Duncum is livid, and he comes over and starts to argue with Goldstein and the doctor. Several RCW officials have to come down to separate them. All attention, including Reed’s is now on Duncum as he is physically escorted away from the ring by 4 spare wrestlers and referees.
Reed turns his attention to Lyon who has climbed back onto the ring apron. But Lyon has something he grabbed from the doctor, a bottle of antiseptic which he has broken the top off of. He throws it right into the face of Reed, who covers his eyes and goes down kicking and screaming, the liquid burning his eyes. Lyon grabs him into the Boston crab and Reed is thrashing around and screaming so much that Gadasky must think he is submitting and calls for the bell. The fans rain down debris at the ring as Lyon rolls out of the ring, grabs his belt, and walks up the aisle way, literally leaving a trail of blood drops behind him.
Chris Lyon defeated Butch Reed by submission with the Boston Crab (after throwing antiseptic into the face of Reed) at 28:41 [match joined in progress at 20 minute mark] [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
Promo; Miss Hartel’s Bistro; Imagine if you will a quaint little French bistro, set up in the middle of the ring. Miss Hartel is wearing a stylish skirt, and looks alluring sitting with her stocking legs crossed. Today she is interviewing the RCW tag champions, Keith & Bret the Hart Brothers. She gets into it with them calling them uncouth rednecks from Alberta. She compares Albertans to Texans, but suggests its not their fault, its genetic. A by-product of inbreeding. They are frustrated but refuse to hit a woman. They say that diversity is what helps this country be so great. They tell her to look in the mirror and see if being French Canadian if she is not different then many other Canadians. She looks shocked and reaches out and slaps Bret across the face. He makes to punch her but his brother Keith holds him back until he regains his composure. She says she most certainly is not one of those uncultured French Candians, who have bastardized both the English and French languages. She assures them that she is Parisian French, the epicenter of world culture and the arts. She says if they want to meet some real men that she is molding in that image she would be pleased to introduce them. She calls out the two young men we have seen in her two promos. Ther are Luc Fortier and Pino Cirella. She says Luc is a French Canadian, and Pino is Italian from Montreal, but they are learning the more sophisticated ways of Parisian living under her tutelage. In comparison to the Hart brothers who are in t-shirts and jeans these guys are wearing the style of the time. Luc is sporting a pair of jean overalls with no shirt underneath which shows off his broad and muscular chest. The smaller Pino is wearing a pink t-shirt under a brown leather jacket, and a pair of acid wash jeans. Both men are wearing a raspberry color beret. The Harts go nose to nose with the newcomers but nothing comes of it, as Keith tells them they know where to find them if they want a match. Luc indicates they want the tag titles by feigning placing a title belt around his waist, but they don’t push the confrontation. After the Hart brothers retreat the young men take turns kissing Miss Hartel on each cheek.
Bout #2: Dynamite Kid defeated Super Uke by pinfall after a flying head butt at 3:42 -squash match
Bout #3: Brad Rheinghans defeated Larry Anson by pinfall after an Olympic suplex at 6:11 -squash match
Music Video; Highlight and tribute video to RCW Television champion Butch Reed set to “The Warrior” by Patti Smyth and Scandal.
Bout #4: Angelo Mosca v Bad News Allen
Fairly even fight with Allen forced to carry much of the action as Mosca’s age and weight are beginning to become a hindrance to an entertaining match. Allen’s undoing however happens when he tries for his enzuigiri finisher and Mosca blocks it with a two arm defensive pose. Allen hits the match hard and Mosca drops his big elbow finisher to pick up the win.
Angelo Mosca defeated Bad News Allen by pinfall after the elbow drop at 7:00
[end of hour one]
Bout #5: Tiger Chung Lee defeated Robbie Royce by pinfall after a roundhouse kick at 5:48 -squash match
Bout #6: RCW Television Title Match Butch Reed (champion) v Vic Gate
Reed came to the ring with one eye bandaged. Remember that the match shown earlier tonight actually took place two weeks ago so most of the effects of the antiseptic attack have gone. However, he is still wrestling with the handi-cap in a match that was signed already so he can’t back down unless he forfeits the title. This advantage allows Gate to control more of the match then he normally would. However, Reed makes the big comeback, only to miss a flying shoulder block and go flying between the ropes to the ground below because of his eye injury. Gate decides to take the win any way he can even if it means no title win.
Vic Gate defeats Butch Reed by countout at 8:45 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television title]
Main Event 20-man over the top Battle Royal Winner gets $5,000 purse and title shot at RCW champion
Order of elimination (who eliminated them) time 20. Neil Sutherland (Mosca) 0:35 19. Larry Anson (Duncum) 0:46 18. Super Uke (Kelly) 1:38 17 & 16 Vic Gate & Butch Reed (each other) 3:05 15. Rob Flett (Brunzell) 4:36 14. Gama Singh (Bassarab) 5:10 13. Ben Bassarab (D.Kid) 5:18 12. Bret Hart (Tiger Chung Lee) 7:12 11. Kevin Kelly (Brunzell & Rheinghans) 8:01 10. Tex Cobb (Duncum) 8:46 9. Robbie Royce (Allen) 8:55 8 & 7. Keith Hart & Bad News Allen (Duncum & Mosca) 10:00 6. Brad Rheinghans (D. Kid & Duncum) 13:19 5. Tiger Chung Lee (Mosca) 13:32 4. Angelo Mosca (Duncum) 15:43 3. Bobby Duncum (Brunzell & D. Kid) 17:50 2. Dynamite Kid (Brunzell) 22:02 Winner: Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell @ 22:02
Referee Buddy Lane enters the ring to present Jim Brunzell with a cheque for $5,000. He also reminds the fans that Brunzell is the new #1 contender and asks Brunzell when he would like his title shot at Chris Lyon. Without hesitation Brunzell says he wants his title shot next week and promises to end the destructive reign of the Triumvirate once and for all.
That’s it for a historic 2 hour edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
September 22, 1984 River City Wrestling #162 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Opening Bout: Bobby Duncum defeated Robbie Royce by pinfall after a flying bulldog at 5:37 -squash match, but this youngster Robbie Royce looks a lot better then some of the other prelim guys that have been used by RCW
Post-Match Interview: Bobby Duncum insists that all is okay with the Triumvirate, but no immediate plans are in place to replace Mosca with a different 3rd member. He indicates that Bad News Allen failed to get the job done, and their association is over. Duncum says that Butch Reed got what was coming to him, even if Chris Lyon had no idea that the bottle had antiseptic in it. He insists Lyon thought it was water, to use to clean the cuts.
Promo; Miss Hartel’s Bistro; On this episode of the faux French bistro setting we have guests Magnificent Kevin Kelly and his valet Desiree Petersen. Hartel is actually complimentary towards Kelly, especially his body. As the interview progresses a mutual attraction between Hartel and Kelly seems to grow with Petersen getting more ignored and pissed off by the minute. Finally unable to take anymore as Hartel begins to rub down the pecs of Kelly, Petersen tells her to back off her man. Desiree says that Hartel has her own boys, and she does mean boys to play with. Desiree says its obvious that Hartel is nothing more then a predator, and she wouldn’t be able to handle a real man like Kelly. With that Petersen lays a big smooch on Kevin Kelly and then leads him out of the ring. Hartel stands in the ring pouting.
Bout #2: Dynamite Kid defeated Brian Jewel by pinfall when Jewel’s shoulders were on the mat while in a figure-four leglock at 3:34 -squash match
Interview: RCW TV champion Butch Reed. Says his eyes have fully recovered from the attack by Chris Lyon, with no permanent damage. He vows he will have his revenge, but unfortunately his first piece of business will be a rematch against Vic Gate next week. He calls Gate’s countout victory last week a cheap shot, and that he will be put in his place next week. Then he vows he will hunt down and destroy the Triumvirate.
Bout #3 Brad Rheinghans & Ben Bassarab defeated Neil Sutherland & Rob Flett by pinfall when Rheinghans pinned Flett after an Olympic suplex at 7:02 -Flett and Sutherland are just on the cusp between being prelim wrestlers and part of the regular roster. It may take them a couple more years and a change of scenery for them to develop to the next step.
Interview: Brad Rheinghans and Ben Bassarab are interviewed after their victory. While they are happy to have won, and enjoyed teaming together, they insist this will not be a regular thing and both men have their sites on individual goals.
Bout #4 Luc Fortier & Pino Cirella (/w Miss Hartel) defeated Dave Petro & Bruce Dean by pinfall when Fortier pinned Dean after a full nelson slam at 7:53 -squash match. Debut of Fortier & Cirella, while green rookies still outclassed their opponents.
[end of first hour]
Bout #5 Canadian Women’s Championship Match Judy Martin (champion) defeated Corrie England by pinfall after a piledriver at 5:49 [Judy Martin retains the Canadian Women’s Title] -England gave it a good go, but she hasn’t been in the ring much lately and Martin has a decided experience advantage.
Interview; Judy Martin drops names and title defenses from across Canada to help put the title over with the fans. She claims that there are some good women workers coming up through the ranks here in western Canada, but that no one is going to take this title (she calls it her meal ticket) away from her.
Bout #6 RCW Tag Team Title Match The Hart Brothers defeated Gama Singh and Bad News Allen by pinfall when Bret pinned Singh after a knee drop from the top rope at 10:55 [The Hart Brothers retain the RCW Tag Team Titles] -good competitive match with the end in doubt right until it happened in the midst of a 4 man brawl
Interview: The Hart Brothers were interviewed after the victory. They were rudely interrupted however by Miss Hartel and Fortier/Cirella. They were hounding the Hart Brothers for a title shot next week. Interviewer Ron Strong took exception telling them they have not earned their place at the table yet. But Hartel insists there is no one else to challenge them. This statement is however disputed seconds later when Ben Bassarab shows up. He says that he and Brad Rheinghans would be more then happy to test the youngsters next week in a #1 contenders match. The newcomers have no real option but to accept.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Chris Lyon (champion) (/w Tawney England) v Jim Brunzell
Tawney made a big deal out of Brunzell’s knee pads, insisting that referee George Gadasky check them. This of course was just a distraction and Lyon tried to attack Brunzell before the bell. But Brunzell used Gadasky, flipping over his back to avoid Lyon and then giving him a faceplant using a drop toe hold. Brunzell was a house o’fire to start the match, and nailed a pair of flying dropkicks early. But when he went for the pin England jumped on the ring apron so Brunzell didn’t make the cover, falling for the distraction. He continued to punish the champ who then took a powder out of the ring. He called for a time out but Brunzell went right after him. Jumpin’ Jimmy tossed Lyon off the guardrail and then hit him with a flying forearm smash. Brunzell rolled Lyon back into the ring, but England grabbed his leg and prevented him from entering the ring which allowed Lyon to get in a knee to the ribs, and his first advantage of the match. Lyon went right to work on Brunzell’s back with a bodyslam, backbreaker, surfboard, and several forearms and knees to the small of the back. He tried for the Boston crab but Brunzell had it well scouted and countered by rolling up Lyon and getting a 2 count. Back on their feet they nailed each other with simultaneous dropkicks. They scrambled to their feet and once again collided, this time with clotheslines. Brunzell got to his feet and took Lyon down with a hiptoss and then dropped a knee right between the eyes. He made the cover but only got a 2 count. Big Bad Bobby Duncum came down to ringside. Gadasky was distracted by Duncum whom refused to leave the ringside area. This allowed England to enter the ring and crotch Brunzell from behind. She then passed Lyon a pair of brass knuckles. However, before he could use the knuckles Gadasky turned his attention back from Duncum so Lyon had to stash them in his trunks. The champ climbed to the top turnbuckle and nailed Brunzell with a missile dropkick. Lyon was a bit shaken up by his hard landing though which is the only thing that saved Brunzell as he was able to kick out at the count of 2. Hacksaw Butch Reed ran down to the ring and attacked Duncum from behind. He threw him into the guardrail and then began to punch him all the way back up the aisle. Inside the ring Lyon was still pushing his advantage. During the Reed attack the referee was again distracted which allowed the champ to pull out the brass knuckles. However, when he took a swing at Jimmy the challenger blocked it and fired back with a right hand of his own. Lyon then drove his knee into the gut of Brunzell, but was forced to once again stash the knux in his trunks as Gadasky was back on the job. Lyon went after the back again, and applied the Boston crab but this time Brunzell was close enough to reach the ropes. England jumped on the ring apron once again to distract the ref and allow Lyon to dig into his trunks for the brass knux. But the challenger figured out what was happening and delivered a kick right to the hand of Lyon which was inside his trunks. Referee Gadasky turned around to see the champ with his hand “in his trunks” and hopping up and down in pain. Gadasky gave Brunzell a stern warning about a low blow. Lyon used that opportunity to pass the knux back to England. When Gadasky checked Lyon for a foreign object at Brunzell's insistence he couldn’t find one. Lyon then insisted that Gadasky check Brunzell’s tights which was preposterous but in fairness the referee decided to do the check. This of course allowed Lyon to come across the top with a punch to the head. Lyon delivered some kicks and then set up Brunzell for the slingshot suplex. However Brunzell shifted his weight, and after bouncing off the ropes he managed to land on the other side of the ring apron. He then drove his shoulder between the ropes nailing Lyon in the midsection. Lyon flew backward and ran right into Gadasky who went down. England grabbed Brunzell’s leg and pulled him off the ring apron. She attempted to hit him using the brass knux but he blocked it and took them away, stuffing them down his trunks. Brunzell then re-entered the ring. He attempted to send Lyon to the buckle, but the champ reversed it and sent the challenger in. Lyon followed in to attack, but Brunzell flipped upward using the top ropes and slid behind Lyon who crashed head first into the buckle. Gadasky was back on the job now. Brunzell rolled up the champ with an inside cradle and got the 1, 2, 3 !!!
NEW Champion, New Champion!!
Jim Brunzell defeated Chris Lyon by pinfall with an inside cradle at 14:01 [Jim Brunzell wins the RCW Heavyweight Title]
Post-Match: The fans go crazy as Gadasky retrieves the belt and presents it to Jumpin’ Jimmy who is on his knees clutching the gold as his hand is raised by the head referee. Lyon and England corner Gadasky and start to complain, obviously trying to point out that Brunzell has a pair of brass knuckles in his tights. Butch Reed comes down to the ring, followed by Ben Basasrab, the Hart Brothers, and Brad Rheinghans. They celebrate the big victory with Brunzell.
Suddenly Chris Lyon has a mic and the celebration comes to a screeching halt. He is flanked by Tawney England on one side and Bobby Duncum on the other. Lyon “orders” everyone not involved in the match to leave the ring. The wrestlers part but don’t leave the ring. Lyon says Brunzell is a cheat and has a pair of brass knuckles in his trunks, and that he couldn’t have won the match without them. Reed goes ballistic and tries to attack Lyon but cooler heads prevail and he is held back by some of the others. All heads turn to Brunzell who is looking sheepish. The fans are jeering, as Brunzell reaches into his tights because they know what transpired, they had the best seats in the house. Unfortunately Brunzell pulls out the pair of brass knux from his trunks. The other fan favorite wrestlers look aghast, and Reed punches a turnbuckle in frustration. Gadasky can’t believe it and is just staring at Brunzell.
Jumpin’ Jimmy doesn’t even put up a fight as Lyon reaches out and takes the belt out of his hands. The fans jeer and the ring begins to be littered with Coke cups. As Lyon turns to leave with the belt though, Gadasky reaches out and places his hand on his wrist. The referee’s eyes however have never left Brunzell.
Everyone just freezes.
The announcers are going nuts trying to figure out what is going to happen.
But we are out of time.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
September 29, 1984 River City Wrestling #163 Regina, Saskatchewan
Announcers Ron Strong and Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling. They tell us that the RCW phone lines have been on fire this week as calls pour in to find out what happened after we went off the air last week. Jim Brunzell had won the RCW title from Chris Lyon but was then caught possessing a pair of brass knuckles. Referee George Gadasky could not have known that Brunzell had taken those knux from Lyon’s valet Tawney England as a defensive measure and never used them. Mike Stone though insists that regardless of intention the rules are clear; if you bring a foreign object into the ring it is cause for disqualification. Ron Strong says that we all await the outcome of that later in the show.
Opening Bout: Angelo Mosca defeated Bruce Moffat by submission to the bearhug at 6:54 -squash match
Interview: Ron Strong "attempts" to do a backstage interview with a new wrestler here in River City Wrestling. He is an average height, stocky, French Canadian by the name of Richard Charland. Strong however is having trouble getting a decent interview because Charland is too busy alternating between jumping jacks and squat thrusts. Strong asks Charland what the fans can expect to see from him, what his style or favorite moves are in the ring. Charland says that he is known as “perpetual motion” Richard Charland because he is never standing still. When Strong attempts a follow up question Charland suddenly drops out of sight, having gone down for another set of squat thrusts. Through labored breaths we can hear him counting, 3, 4, 5, and Strong just shakes his head and walks away.
Bout #2 Natasha defeated Shelly Salter by pinfall after a sunset flip at 5:00 -Natasha must be one of those up and coming western Canadian female wrestlers that Judy Martin alluded to last week. She looked pretty convincing against Salter.
Promo; Matchmaker Marty Goldstein gives a promo in the ring regarding the situation with the Heavyweight title. Goldstein says that despite everything that went down last week, and despite being able to see what occurred in hindsight from the videotape, there is only one thing that matters. RCW rules state that the referee’s decision is final. Goldstein says that Gadasky made his decision shortly after we went off the air, and that decision will be shown at the top of our second hour tonight. Goldstein adds that regardless of the outcome, due to the controversy surrounding the match, a rematch has already been signed for the main event tonight. It will be Chris Lyon against Jim Brunzell for the RCW Heavyweight title. All that remains to be seen is who enters that match as champion.
Bout #3 Neil Sutherland and Rob Flett defeated Randy Webber & Louis Laurence by pinfall when Sutherland pinned Webber after a stuffed piledriver at 8:03 -a big win for the young villain team.
Interview: Ron Strong returns to try and get an interview with Charland. This time he finds him working out on the stationery bike while at the same time bouncing a tennis ball off of the wall. Charland finds it hard to concentrate on the questions and again Strong is forced to give up on the interview. Charland yells at Strong as he leaves, “try me after my match”.
Promo; An RCW music video is shown with highlights of Jim Brunzell, Butch Reed, and Angelo Mosca beating up on Bobby Duncum and Chris Lyon in various matches. The video is set to “We’re Not Gonna To Take It” by Twisted Sister.
Bout #4 Magnificent Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen) v Tex Cobb
A big match for both men as they try and put themselves back in the title hunt. Lots of punches and rest holds. Kelly worked the abdominal stretch using the ropes for extra leverage behind the back of the ref. The match spilled outside the ring where it became very vicious. Referee Kenny Jay was on the verge of throwing the match out when the two men went back into the ring. Kelly though nailed Cobb with a punch to the throat, then using the back of his leg drove Cobb’s head into the mat. Kelly proceeded to power bomb Cobb and get the 3 count.
Kevin Kelly defeated Tex Cobb by pinfall after a power bomb at 9:35
Post-Match: Kelly continued his attack on Cobb after the match, ramming him head first into the ringpost. He then threw him out of the ring and then power bombed him through the announce table! Kenny Jay immediately called for medical attention, and after a commercial time out they were just removing Cobb on a stretcher.
[end of first hour]
Special Footage; As promised we return to the ring at the end of last week’s show, the cameras still rolling. Bassarab and the Harts are just kind of hanging back. Butch Reed seems more pissed off at Lyon then anything and is berating Gadasky from behind him. Rheinghans is standing tall right beside Jim Brunzell. Lyon slowly turns around to face Gadasky as both of them now have a hand on the belt between them. The fans cheer as Gadasky pulls the belt out of Lyon’s grasp, and then motions for Lyon to settle down as he takes the microphone. After an effective pause Gadasky says that it is unfortunate after such a great victory that Jim Brunzell was caught with a foreign object as that is cause for an automatic disqualification. The Triumvirate celebrate this jumping up and down, but again Gadasky motions for them to settle down. George says that Jim claims to have taken the knux away from Tawney England. The fans cheer this but the Triumvirate shake their heads no, and vow it never happened. Lyon even crosses his heart. George says he has known Chris Lyon for a couple years now, and Jim Brunzell for a few years as well. Since the referee decision is final, it needs to be the right decision, not just by the book. Gadasky says he will stake his reputation and his job on the fact that Jim Brunzell is telling the truth. Furthermore, he never saw Brunzell use the foreign object and never even saw him with it during the match. Therefore, it is his decision, and it is final, that the outcome of the match will stand. With that he hands the belt back to Brunzell. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a new RCW Heavyweight champion.
A short brawl ensues initiated by Butch Reed and Bobby Duncum, but the fan favorites outnumber the Triumvirate and clear them from the ring with ease. They then finish their celebration with the new RCW champion, Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell.
Promo; On Tonight’s Evening News • Reactions of Secretary of State Shultz and President Reagan to meetings with USSR foreign minister Andrei Gromyko outlined. hopes Reagan's meeting with Soviet leaders will improve United States-USSR relations; notes Reagan is first United States President not to do so. Soviet TV's tracing of United States imperialism, from Hiroshima and Korea to Lebanon, discussed; Tass mentioned claiming Reagan administration has revived McCarthyism in United States. Efforts of President's aides to counter recent revelation that he frequently sleeps during cabinet meetings described. • Irish navy reported seizing IRA (Irish Republican Army) arms shipment • Major roundup of Mafia suspects in Italy, include possible killers of General Carlo Dalla Chiesa, reported • Boston College football player Doug Flutie featured
Bout #5: #1 Contenders Match Ben Bassarab & Brad Rheinghans V Luc Fortier & Pino Cirella (/w Miss Hartel)
Bassarab and Rheinghans controlled most of this match. About 7 minutes in the rookies finally started to double team to take an advantage. Bassarab played Ricky Morton and Rheinghans was too straight laced to stop the double teams, relying on referee Wyatt Hall to do what he could to stop it. Bassarab made the tag out to Rheinghans who came in all piss and vinegar but he too fell to a double team shot from behind. Bassarab was tired but he wasn’t going to stand by and watch, so he made it a 4-way brawl. While Hall tried to break up the two illegal men Bassarab and Cirella, Hartel got up on the ring apron and nailed Rheinghans from behind with her purse. It stunned Rheinghans just enough to allow Fortier to attack with a kick to the gut and a DDT. He followed this up with his full nelson slam finisher and Hall was back to make the count.
Fortier & Cirella defeated Bassarab & Rheinghans by pinfall when Fortier pinned Rheinghans after a full nelson slam (helped by outside interference) at 12:50
Bout #6 Richard Charland v Sonny Two Rivers
Charland delayed the start of his match so he could finish his warm-ups (jumping jacks and squat thrusts). Rivers tried to get to him but was held back by referee Buddy Lane. When Lane’s back was turned Charland turned from doing jumping jacks to mocking Rivers with his own version of a rain dance. Rivers went ballistic but was held back by Lane. When the ref turned around Charland would pretend to be doing jumping jacks again. By the time the bell sounded Rivers was so mad he charged right at Charland who deftly stepped to the side and took Rivers down with a drop toe hold. Rivers’ head missed the turnbuckle smashing into the ringpost instead. Charland dragged his body to the middle of the ring and pinned him.
“Perpetual Motion” Richard Charland defeated Sonny Two Rivers by pinfall after a drop toe hold at 0:10
Post-Match: Ron Strong enters the ring to try and get an interview with “Perpetual Motion” but he is rebuked. Charland says that match was too short, it was a travesty and a waste of his time, and as a result he will have to continue working out until he gets some real exercise. Strong throws up his arms in disgust as Charland walks away. Strong informs us that we just witnessed a River City Wrestling record; quickest victory in just ten seconds.
Bout #7: RCW Television Title Match - Rematch Butch Reed (champion) v Vic Gate
After a couple minutes Gate started to get the feeling, rightfully so, that his victory two weeks ago by countout may have been a fluke. Reed stops everything Gate throws at him and then escalates the level of violence. The match spills outside where referee Kenny Jay has to warn Reed about getting dq’d as he is taking too many liberties with his opponent. Back inside Gate goes to the throat for an advantage and then works a sleeperhold where he keeps lowering the forearm to make it a choke when the ref isn’t right on the spot. Finally Reed breaks it by getting to his feet and turning it into a Samoan drop. They play criss-cross off the ropes and Gate tries to take Reed down with a shoulderblock – that’s a big mistake. Reed barely moves as Gate bounces off. The champ then lowers a knee into the lower, the very lower, midsection of Gate. Reed gets warned by Jay, but then he comes flying off the ropes and nails Gate with a flying clothesline. He then follows that up with a flying shoulderblock and gets the win.
Butch Reed defeated Vic Gate by pinfall after a flying shoulderblock at 7:12 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title]
Interview: Ron Strong is backstage to get an interview with Richard Charland. He says he is determined to do the interview no matter how much “Perpetual Motion” is working out and moving around. Strong knocks on the dressing room door and after there is no answer he walks in, and tells the camera man to follow. Inside he finds Charland, on top of the training table, fast asleep, snoring.
Promo; New World pictures is proud to release “Body Rock” to theatres across the nation this weekend, starring Lorenzo Lamas. Chilly is just a guy from the streets with a talent for break-dancing. When his wicked moves catch the eye of an inustry pro, Chilly finds his dreams of fame and fortune coming true, for better or for worse.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match – Return Match
Jim Brunzell (champion) V Chris Lyon (/w Tawney England)
The referee assigned for tonight was once again head referee George Gadasky, who oversaw the controversial match last week between these two. Lyon and England immediately confronted him trying to get a different ref instead. Gadasky countered by trying to order England to the back but she just screamed about having the right to be there as a manager. Finally Marty Goldstein came down to the ring to sort things out. First off he says he stands behind his officials, and its Gadasky’s job to appoint officials to matches, and if he sees fit to officiate this match then that is his perogative. However, since England has not done anything wrong – yet in this match – she is right, she should be allowed to stay. But just to make sure she does not get involved like she has been doing so much lately, she will be handcuffed to the guardrail, out of reach of the ring. Lyon and England are livid but there isn’t a damn thing they can do about it.
Lyon starts the match off strong with some forearms and a monkey flip. He then goes right after the back of Brunzell again. He locks on a Boston crab but Brunzell manages to make it to the ropes after almost a full minute in the hold. The action spills outside of the ring where they battle around until they reach England. She tries to get involved but Brunzell does not get close enough. The new champ though does manage to duck under a clothesline attempt and Lyon continues through striking England. Brunzell takes advantage of Lyon’s distress and nails a German suplex on the floor mats. The match goes back inside where Brunzell nails a pair of flying dropkicks, the second one knocking Lyon out of the ring. Lyon plays chicken for a bit, conferring with England, rolling into the ring and then back out again, and Brunzell begins to lose his temper. As Gadasky has to restrain Brunzell Lyon grabs the ring bell from the announce table and places it under the ring apron. He enters the ring and is immediately besieged by Brunzell. Jumpin’ Jimmy goes to work with a vertical suplex, some spinning toe holds, and then locks on the Indian death lock. However they are too close to the ropes and Lyon gets the break. The former champ then feigns leaving the ring and Brunzell has had all he can take and goes right after Lyon. The cagey villain though turns in time and gouges the eyes of Brunzell. He then slams his head into the turnbuckle and then drags his forehead across the top rope. Lyon continues his unscientific assault and then bounces Brunzell off the ropes with a slingshot suplex. He gets 1, 2, Kickout!! Lyon complains to the ref but Gadasky stands his ground. Lyon then nails a German suplex and again makes the cover, 1, 2, Kickout!! Brunzell manages to stay alive and Lyon is losing his temper.
Suddenly as Lyon is really berating Gadasky all attention turns to outside the ring. There is a masked female “fan” who has run in from the crowd and is attacking Tawney England. She is having a hard time defending herself because she is handcuffed to the barricade. A couple of officials and security are on the scene but Gadasky also leaves the ring and he is fishing for the key to the handcuffs which he has in his pocket. Back inside the ring Lyon takes the opportunity to blatantly choke Brunzell in the middle of the ring. Brunzell can’t breath and his legs are pumping up and down smacking the mat as he is being choked out. The fans are going crazy but no one is paying attention to the Heavyweight title match.
Lyon slips out of the ring and grabs the ring bell which he had stashed close by earlier. He climbs to the top turnbuckle with the bell. In the meantime security has grabbed a hold of the masked fan and are trying to detain her as Gadasky is trying to unlock a fallen Tawney England. In the scuffle the masked fan tries to get away from security but one of them tries to pull her back, by the mask. It comes off to reveal Corrie England!! Gadasky looks confused until he looks back inside the ring realizing they have been duped. Lyon is perched on top with the ring bell and comes flying off, smashing the fallen Brunzell right across the head. The champ is busted wide open and Lyon throws the ring bell out of the ring.
Lyon makes the cover as the fans boo and Gadasky calls for the bell. Of course the announcers just shrug their shoulders. Lyon can’t figure out whey Gadasky isn’t making the count. The ref leaves the ring, retrieves the bell and proceeds to smack it against the outside of the ringpost 3 times making it toll. He walks over to the announce table and Ron Strong announces that Chris Lyon has been disqualified.
Jim Brunzell defeated Chris Lyon by disqualification for using a foreign object at 11:57 [Jim Brunzell retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
Post-Match; Chris Lyon totally loses it. He punches Gadasky in the head and the referee is knocked out. He then re-enters the ring where Brunzell is lying and smashes him in the head once again with the ring bell. Blood is starting to pool on either side of the champ’s head as it flows off his forehead. Lyon climbs to the top rope with the bell once again and Brunzell is completely helpless. Thankfully Angelo Mosca hits the ring to make the save. Lyon leaps off the top to avoid Mosca and runs up the aisle to the back, taking Tawney with him. Angelo bends over to look at Brunzell and is calling for medical help as we fade to black.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
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Post by jacklarkin on May 7, 2016 18:44:57 GMT -5
October 6, 1984 River City Wrestling #164 Edmonton, Alberta
Ron Strong and Mike Stone welcome us to another edition of River City Wrestling. Just signed for tonight’s main event will be a #1 contenders match between Angelo Mosca and Kevin Kelly. The winner will receive a title shot at Jim Brunzell’s Heavyweight title on March 20th. Also tonight Butch Reed defends his TV title against the WWF’s Tiger Chung Lee. Marty Goldstein will address the actions of the Triumvirate, including Chris Lyon’s striking of George Gadasky. And finally Miss Hartel’s Bistro returns with special guest the new RCW champion Jim Brunzell.
Opening Bout: Robbie Royce & Super Uke and Neil Sutherland & Rob Flett ended in a no-contest at 5:18 -Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum showed up out of the blue and attacked Royce & Super Uke. When they were done with them they turned their attention to Sutherland and Flett who mistakingly thought they were doing them a favor. Once all 4 men were laid out Chris Lyon grabbed a mic and started into a rant about how Gadasky, Brunzell, and Goldstein were all conspiring against him. This lasted for a minute or so until Angelo Mosca and Jim Brunzell ran down and cleared them from the ring.
Promo; With Brunzell and Mosca still in the ring, matchmaker Marty Goldstein came down and joined them. He said that Lyon had got away with too many despicable acts, including throwing antiseptic into Butch Reed’s eyes. Well finally someone fought through all the cheating and beat him. However, Lyon once again crossed the line by punching an official. Goldstein says that kind of behavior is not tolerated in RCW and Chris Lyon is suspended immediately and indefinitely for those incidents mentioned as well as the match they just ruined. Brunzell and Mosca however couldn’t leave well enough alone and did everything short of beg Goldstein to reinstate Lyon so they could settle the score next week. Reluctantly Goldstein agreed of course and set the match for next week with Mosca and Brunzell taking on Lyon and Duncum. Goldstein then announces that if it is to settle scores then next week’s match will be a Bunkhouse Brawl.
Bout #2 Natasha defeated Tawney England by pinfall after flying headscissors at 7:27 -This newcomer Natasha is quite a little sparkplug, barely over 5 foot tall but an explosive offense and able to overcome the brawling, catfighting style of England to pick up the win.
Interview; Natasha gets her first mic time. She is a first generation Canadian from Alberta, her parents having emigrated from Yugoslavia. She has her sites set on developing her skills and challenging Judy Martin for the Canadian Women’s title, so that when she wins it, it will be a Canadian holding that title.
Bout #3 Gama Singh defeated Elton Stanton by submission to the Karachi clutch at 4:35 -squash match
Promo; We are given an injury update on Randall “Tex” Cobb who was taken out on a stretcher after the post match attack by Kevin Kelly last week. Cobb spent several days in the hospital getting over the effects of being powerbombed through the announce table. While he is up and around he will need some extensive rehabilitation on his neck before he can ever step into a wrestling or boxing ring again. The doctors suggest it could be a year before that rehabilitation is completed.
Promo; MGM Studios is proud to release to theatres across the nation this weekend the new comedy, “Teachers” starring Nick Nolte and Ralph Macchio. A teacher overcomes his frustration in a high-school full of flunkies. As he attempts to educate his students, his attempts to help them gets him into trouble with the school board, which only adds to his problems. Can his students help him out of his troubles?
Bout #4: Bad News Allen defeated Randy Webber by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 8:08 -Webber had his moments, but basically a squash match.
[end of first hour]
Bout #5 Dynamite Kid defeated Brad Rheinghans by pinfall after a German suplex at 16:48 [approximately 9 minutes shown on television] -very competitive bout with both men getting their chances to win. In the end DKid just seemed to want it more and was willing to fight harder and dirtier.
Promo; Miss Hartel’s French Bistro (guest: Jim Brunzell) Hartel had Brunzell recount his steps to winning the title belt that he had displayed around his waist. From his battle royal victory to overcoming the cheating of Chris Lyon, to the agonizing moments waiting for Gadasky’s decision. Brunzell lets on that he thought that the result was going to be reversed, and that he understood Gadasky’s point and wouldn’t have been mad at anyone but himself if that had happened. However he says it made it just that much more sweet when the decision was upheld, and the fact that it was done at least partially based on his reputation as a straight shooter meant a lot to him. Throughout the story Hartel applauds Brunzell’s efforts and seemingly revels in his struggles. Then she turns around and asks Brunzell if that’s what he tells himself at night so he can sleep with the title he doesn’t deserve. She calls him a hypocritical cheat. Brunzell says her opinion doesn’t mean anything to him and he prepares to walk away but she takes off one of her high heel shoes and throws it at his head. It misses by a foot but he pauses and turns back anyway. He gets in her face. Suddenly Luc Fortier and Pino Cirella arrive and look to punk out the champ who turns to face them. Their eyes get really wide and they put up their hands and begin to back away. Brunzell looks pleased with himself, but when he turns around he sees the reason for their retreat. King Kong Angelo Mosca is standing there now with his arms crossed and a pissed off look on his face. Mosca tells Brunzell “I have your back”, and they shake hands before leaving. Hartel is left alone on the set, pouting.
Bout #6: Richard Charland v Ben Bassarab
“Mr. Perpetual Motion” tries to pull the same deal as last week, delaying the start of the match and frustrating his opponent with his jumping jacks and squat thrusts. However this week referee Buddy Lane won’t have any of it and calls for the bell while Charland is still doing thrusts. Bassarab goes right after Charland and takes it to him before he even has time to take off his powder blue satin warm up jacket and pants. In fact Bassarab controls the first few minutes and Charland never gets a chance to take off his warm-up attire. However, Charland reverses a whip to the rope and sends Bassarab to the ropes instead. Charland though doesn’t wait for him to bounce back but follows him instead and catches him with a big clothesline sending him out of the ring. Outside Charland throws Bassarab into the ringsteps and then suplexes him onto the ground. Back inside he presses his advantage but when he goes for a piledriver Bassarab counters with a back body block. After a pair of German suplexes he gets a 2 count. He sends Charland to the ropes and goes for the flying cross body block finisher. Charland though ducks away and Bassarab squarely nails Buddy Lane instead. Charland then delivers a running splash onto Bassarab while he is still lying on top of a stunned Lane. With Lane incapacitated Charland continues to take it to Bassarab, but the plucky hometown boy from Edmonton fights back. He backs Charland to the buckle with a dropkick and follows in for a monkey flip. But Charland reaches into his warm-up pants and pulls out a handful of talc which he throws into the eyes of Bassarab. As the youngster wanders around blindly swinging and trying to clear his eyes Charland attacks with a bulldog from behind. He then nails a belly-to-belly suplex. Buddy Lane is now on the job so Charland follows up with a piledriver and gets the 1, 2, 3.
Richard Charland defeated Ben Bassarab by pinfall after a piledriver at 10:09
Bout #7: RCW Television Title Match Butch Reed (champion) v Tiger Chung Lee
In reality Lee was no big threat to Butch Reed despite being a guest from the WWF. Lee had his moments but was overpowered by the TV champ without a lot of fanfare.
Butch Reed defeated Tiger Chung Lee by pinfall after a flying shoulderblock at 7:30 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title]
Main Event #1 Contenders Match
Angelo Mosca v Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen)
Yikes, two guys who really have a hard time carrying a bout. Lots of restholds and cheating going on, between punches and kicks. A fairly even match that spent almost as much time outside the ring as inside. Kelly was vicious again in this match and rammed Mosca head first into the announce table. He couldn’t lift up Mosca to put him through the table, so he did the next best thing, overturning the table and using it to ~waffle~ Mosca across the head. Kelly managed to beat the 10 count and return to the ring to pick up the win while Mosca was laid out.
Kevin Kelly defeated Angelo Mosca by countout at 8:14
Post-Match: Jumpin’ Jimmy Brunzell comes running out to attend to Mosca who has not moved yet. Kelly of course takes the opportunity to blind side Brunzell. He then sets the table back up and powerbombs Brunzell onto the table. He has both Mosca and Brunzell laid out as the show ends.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
October 13, 1984 River City Wrestling #165 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Pre-Match: “Magnificent” Kevin Kelly comes to the ring with his valet Desiree Petersen. Kelly won the #1 contender spot last week and will meet Jim Brunzell for the RCW Heavyweight title next week. Brunzell of course is involved in the main event Bunkhouse Brawl tonight teaming with Angelo Mosca against Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum. Kelly says that the delay is the only thing saving Brunzell from losing his title. He claims that he will destroy Brunzell, take the title, and there will be no rematch because Brunzell will be broken. But since he is hiding tonight Kelly says he has no choice but to have a little warm up match. So he has gone to the AWA and brought in Brunzell’s former tag team partner, from the World champion High Flyers!! The fans pop big for this. Kelly asks the crowd why they would cheer for a skinny little boy, when they could cheer for him, the prototype of all males. This brings him to a posing session while Desiree takes over on the mic. She challenges Greg “Gagme” to come out to the ring and try and help out his former tag partner. Down the aisle comes a very skinny looking guy wearing yellow tights, with matching boots. He is followed by referee Wyatt Hall shaking his head in disbelief. Gagme pumps his fists in the air and the fans boo him unmercifully. He enters the ring and takes the mic from Desiree. Looking at the ringside camera Greg jumps up and down and says “Hi Dad, it’s me, on TV”. Desiree takes back the mic and hands Greg a t-shirt, which she tells him to put on because its disgusting looking at his ribs sticking out his side. Gagme puts the t-shirt on, and it’s a High Flyers t-shirt, which he points to with pleasure and jumps up and down. Kelly then clotheslines him from behind and unsure what to do referee Wyatt Hall calls for the bell.
Opening Bout: Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen) v “Greg Gagme” Squash match. Kelly though nails a flying dropkick and does a brief Indian deathlock, both Brunzell signature moves. He then finishes him off with the Gagne sleeper.
Kevin Kelly defeats Greg Gagme by submission to the Gagne sleeper at 3:29
Bout #2: Neil Sutherland & Rob Flett defeated Super Uke & Robbie Royce by pinfall when Sutherland pinned Royce after a double team piledriver at 7:30 -this was the re-do from the match last week which was destroyed by Lyon and Duncum.
Promo; on the evening news • Scotland Yard said believing IRA (Irish Republican Army) bomb aimed at Prime Min. Margaret Thatcher in Brighton hotel may have been planted last week; British intelligence's acknowledgement of lax security allowing bomb to go undetected • PLO (Palestine Liberation Organization) chairperson Yasir Arafat said announcing new threats as Israel, Syria and Lebanon continue negotiations on Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon • Anti-terrorist plans of Secretary of State George Shultz and Attorney General William French Smith described • Walter Mondale reported demanding President Reagan make George Bush apologize for libelous remarks made by the Vice President during debate with Geraldine Ferraro • USSR reported announcing deployment of new long-range missiles in response to growing United States threat • First official pictures of Prince Henry, with Princess Diana and Prince William and taken by Lord Snowden, shown
Bout #3: Corrie England defeated Kari Mashore by pinfall after a hairplane spin at 6:56 -Mashore is a rookie out of Thunder Bay Ontario who looked a bit out of her league against the younger England sister who wrestles a very vicious style of match.
Promo; Miss Hartel’s Bistro (with special guest Natasha) The young Yugoslavia-Canadian who has made a big impact in her first couple of matches looked very nervous as the guest and having to speak in front of the audience. Her English is still not 100%, but then again neither is Hartel’s, but this didn’t stop Hartel from making Natasha feel like a hick every time she stumbled over a word or phrase. Finally she just shut up in frustration and embarrassment, perhaps even taking the jeers of the crowd as aimed at her instead of their target Hartel. The former French teacher just stared at her and asked if she was dumbfounded or just plain dumb. Then the England sisters showed up, Corrie still showing the sweat from her earlier match. They stood beside Natasha and told Hartel to back off and leave the girl alone. Tawney said that it takes a lot of courage for her to step in the ring, and that’s something they say they haven’t seen from Hartel. The fans are shocked and cheer the sisters comments. They tell Hartel she needs to step in the ring for herself and get slapped around a bit before she has the right to talk to a competitor like that. Hartel begins to pout. The England sisters still flanking Natasha put their arms around her…and then proceed to drive her head hard into the table. The youngster’s head snaps back and she hits the mat hard, not moving. Tawney nails her with a legdrop and then Corrie delivers a hairplane spin. They stand over Natasha and taunt her before leaving. The fans jeer the sisters and chant “boot, boot, boot”.
Bout #4: Brad Rheinghans defeated Doug McColl by submission to the cross face chicken wing at 5:41 -squash match
[end of first hour]
Bout #5: Re-match Ben Bassarab v Richard Charland
Referee Buddy Lane corners “Mr. Perpetual Motion” as he enters the ring, and warns him against doing Jumping Jacks etc. He then makes him take off his warm-up track suit and then proceeds to check him over for foreign objects real well. Charland is taken aback by the search, insinuating that Lane might be enjoying the search a bit more then he should. Charland then tells Lane to search Basarab but the ref won’t have anything to do with that, and calls for the bell. Bassarab goes right after Charland and controls the first couple of minutes nailing monkey flips, dropkicks, an elbow from the 2nd rope, and a German suplex. Charland though takes a powder after being sent to the ropes. Bassarab makes the mistake of trying to follow him out of the ring and Charland grabs him by the feet and pulls him hard to the floor. He then chokes him with his boot while arguing with Lane. Back inside Charland uses the ring rope to choke Bassarab drawing the ire once again of Lane. Bassarab catches him with a kick to the gut and follows with an inverted atomic drop and a clothesline. The two men trade the advantage back and forth several times in rapid fire succession. Then Bassarab blocks an attempt by Charland to take him off the top turnbuckle, and Bassarab drives Charland to the mat with a lariat instead. The Edmonton youngster follows up with a pair of snap suplexes and then nails his cross body block finisher. But Charland manages to roll though it, gets 1, grabs a hold of the tights, gets 2, and , Buddy Lane notices at the last moment and calls for the break. Charland gets to his feet and argues with Lane. This is a mistake as Bassarab nails him from behind and then hits a fisherman suplex into the pin for the victory.
Ben Bassarab defeated Richard Charland by pinfall after a fisherman suplex at 8:24
Post-Match: As Bassarab is getting his arm raised in victory he is attacked from behind by Charland. The Quebecer stomps away at Bassarab and then nails a piledriver. Not satisfied yet he lines him up for a second piledriver, but Bassarab is saved when the tag team champion Hart Brothers hit the ring and take out Charland.
Promo; “Good Rockin’ Tonight” with Terry David Mulligan will feature the videos, “Let’s Go Crazy” by Prince, “Drive” by the Cars, “Cover Me” by Bruce Springsteen, “What’s Love Got To Do With It” by Tina Turner, and “Had A Dream (Sleeping with the Enemy)” by Roger Hodgson.
Bout #6: RCW Tag Team Title Match
The Hart Brothers (champions) V Leon Fortier & Pino Cirella (/w Miss Hartel)
Fortier and Cirella jumped the Hart Brothers before the bell as the Harts were handing their tag belts to referee Kenny Jay. They then kept the advantage on young Bret Hart for several minutes using quick tags and double teams on the tag outs. Eventually though he somersaulted his way to a tag to his brother who went to work on Cirella. Keith worked over the legs of the youngster to a point where he couldn’t stand up anymore. Bret tagged in after a couple minutes of recovery on the apron and continued his brother’s work on the legs. He then put Cirella in the figure-four and probably would have got the win but Fortier came in and broke it with a kick to the head. This brought Keith into the ring who cleared Fortier out. The legal men Bret and Cirella were both still down. Bret was on his feet first at the count of 8 and ready to resume his attack when Richard Charland came down to ringside and started to yell at the Hart Brothers. The champs went out to confront him and it turned into a brawl with the two brothers fighting Charland into the stands. Fortier went out to give Charland a hand and even things out, but his partner Cirella was still in the ring. Kenny Jay counted out the tag champions.
Leon Fortier & Pino Cirella defeated the Hart Brothers by countout at 7:48 [The Hart Brothers retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Promo; TV’s freshest new hit “Miami Vice” is back with a new episode "The Hit List” this week. Tubbs works to save Crockett and his family from falling victim to an Argentinean assassin hired by Calderon. And the “A-Team” is back in action this week in a new episode “Timber!”. The A-Team intercedes when a union organizer tries to put a small logging operation out of business.
Main Event Bunkhouse Brawl
Jim Brunzell & Angelo Mosca v Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum
All 4 men wore various cowboy attire, but referee George Gadasky confiscated some boot spurs on Mosca as well as a bull rope brought in by Duncum. This was Texas Tornado style with all 4 men in the ring (or out) at a time. The match would only end by a 10 count on one of the competitors. It’s not very easy or useful to try and describe the action of this match as it was just a big pier 6 brawl with various combinations of the 4 men going at it. They battled in the ring, out of the ring, and in the stands. Everything was used as a weapon including Jim Brunzell’s Heavyweight championship belt. Brunzell was the first one busted open and was bleeding pretty good by the end of the bout. Mosca was the only one of the 4 spared from shedding blood. As could be expected Brunzell and Lyon spent more time matched up against each other as did Duncum and Mosca. With Duncum and Mosca taking turns inside the ring trying to ram each other into an exposed turnbuckle, outside Lyon tried to nail Brunzell with an elbowdrop from the announce table. However, Brunzell managed to bring up his title belt which had been lying underneath him and used it to nail the former champion. Just as it looked like that might be the end of the match, Kevin Kelly came onto the scene. He grabbed Brunzell in a full nelson from behind and started to shake him like a rag dog. Instead of counting out Lyon which he could have done Gadasky instead turned his attention into trying to get Kelly to break the hold. Brunzell managed to launch himself backward off the ring apron with his feet, but Kelly still managed to hold on. Finally Kelly turned the full nelson into a slam, driving Brunzell hard onto the announce table which had collapsed on one side from earlier abuse. Brunzell rolled off the table and was out cold, but that didn’t seem like it was going to stop Kelly. Back inside Mosca had the advantage but when he tried to resuce Brunzell he was caught from behind by Duncum. Outside the ring as Kelly dragged Brunzell up by his hair Butch Reed suddenly arrived on the scene and began to hammer at Kelly. The two of them split off from the match duking it out to the backstage area. In the meantime Lyon recovered and drove Brunzell onto the table once again with a snap suplex, breaking the table in half. Lyon staggered to his feet and helped Duncum hold off Mosca while the ref made the 10 count on Brunzell.
Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum defeated Jim Brunzell & Angelo Mosca by 10 count in a Bunkhouse Brawl at 18:02
For two straight weeks the new champion has ended the show being driven through a table, and lying unmoving on the ground. The camera gets a close up of a knocked out Brunzell as the show comes to an end.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!!
October 20, 1984 River City Wrestling #166 Keystone Centre, Brandon, Manitoba
Opening Bout: Neil Sutherland defeated Big Daddy Splash by pinfall after a side suplex at 6:28 -squash match, but Sutherland had problems putting away a big guy like Splash. He had to settle for a side suplex after failing to hit with a full nelson slam and a powerbomb.
Interview: Richard Charland introduces RCW to his friends from Quebec the Della Serra Brothers, Rocky and Bob. They are here to join Charland in teaching the Stampede boys, Bassarab, and the Harts a lesson on where the toughest wrestlers in the country come from.
Bout #2 Robbie Royce defeated Rob Flett by pinfall after a missile dropkick at 5:30 -upset for the youngster Royce. Maybe he has some upside potential.
Promo; Miss Hartel’s Bistro (/w special guests the England Sisters) Things still seem tense between Hartel and her guests, as its obvious to see that the Sisters have no use for the prissy Hartel, and she has no use for their “headbanger” fashion sense. However in the end Corrie challenges Natasha to a fight tonight and invited Hartel to be the special guest referee. Natasha comes out to accept the challenge of course. At first Hartel says no to being referee because she doesn’t have a thing to wear. However, with a little coaxing by the England Sisters she is soon brought on board for the match.
Bout #3 Bad News Allen defeated Brian Jewel by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 3:51 -squash match
Interview: Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum come to the ring. They challenge Butch Reed to a match tonight. Reed comes out to accept and somehow gets talked into accepting a handi-cap match against both men.
Bout #4 Special guest referee: Miss Hartel Natasha v Corrie England
Hartel of course played favorite for Corrie England, but even that wasn’t enough as this youngster Natasha has some real talent. Hartel also seemed to be more concerned with her referee outfit (a lime green and white stripe unitard) then in the match (as did many of the male fans). In the end Hartel hesitantly made the 3 count when Natasha hit her finisher, and even though it was slow it still provided Natasha with the win. Natasha has now defeated both Corrie and Tawney England and has to be considered for a shot at Judy Martin’s Canadian Women’s title soon.
Natasha defeated Corrie England by pinfall after a flying headscissors at 8:09
[end of first hour]
Bout #5 Handi-cap match
Butch Reed v Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum
Reed had his moments especially against Lyon, but after a while he was beaten down by the odds. He made a last minute flourish which ended when Lyon pulled down the top rope from the apron and Reed went sailing over it to the floor below. Back inside Duncum punished Reed and then nailed the bulldog finisher.
Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum defeated Butch Reed by pinfall when Duncum pinned Reed after a bulldog at 8:43
Post-Match: Lyon and Duncum continued to beat on Reed until Jim Brunzell came down to the ring to clear out the villains.
Bout #6
Ben Bassarab & Brad Rheinghans v Rocky & Bob Della Serra
Very even match. Bob Della Serra was the biggest of the 4 wrestlers and did the most damage. The advantage changed hands continuously without any real close pinfalls. The match spilled outside where a 4 man brawl occurred until referee Wyatt Hall broke it up. Back inside the Della Serras used a opportune time to nail Bassarab with a double clothesline. Bob then gave Bassarab an airplane spin and picked up the win.
Rocky & Bob Della Serra defeated Bassarab & Rheinghans by pinfall when Bob pinned Bassarab after an airplane spin at 10:47
Post-Match: Richard Charland joined the Della Serras in the ring. They declared themselves the Quebecois, and announced a French Revolution. Rocky talked about how for years all the attention has gone to the western Canadian wrestlers, especially the Stampede pretty boys like Bassarab and the Hart Brothers, while the best wrestlers in the world toiled away in obscurity in Quebec because of prejudices against the French speaking Canadians. Charland says it is time to bring the fight out west. The Della Serras have their sites set on the Hart Brothers titles.
Bout #7 RCW Tag Team Title Match The Hart Brothers (champions) v Leon Fortier & Pino Cirella (/w Miss Hartel)
Fortier and Cirella lucked into a countout win last week against the champs thanks to the distraction of Richard Charland. This week they had no such luck despite the attempts by Hartel to interfere and persuade referee Kenny Jay to see things her way. The Hart Brothers controlled much of this match and took it with ease.
Hart Brothers defeated Fortier & Cirella by submission when Keith submitted Cirella with the figure-four leglock at 7:54 [Hart Brothers retain the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Championship
Jim Brunzell (champion) v "Magnificent"Kevin Kelly (/w Desiree Petersen)
Brunzell starts off strong using his speed but after about a minute Kelly nails him with a short clothesline. He then picks him up off his feet by the throat and slams him to the mat. The big man stops to pose and taunt the crowd. This allows Brunzell to fire back at him with closed fists, but Kelly nails Brunzell with a haymaker. He then locks on the full nelson and punishes the champ until he manages to hook his foot over the bottom rope. Referee George Gadasky calls for the break but Kelly just pulls Brunzell away from the ropes and then swings him around a couple of times in the full nelson before slamming him to the mat. Gadasky gets in Kelly’s face over that action, which brings Petersen up on the apron yelling at the ref. This of course is just a distraction which allows Kelly to slap on a chokehold. Kelly then works the champ over with a seated head scissors. Brunzell eventually does a handstand to pop out of it and then does a kind of dropkick to Kelly’s chest as he’s still in a sitting position. Brunzell sends the challenger to the ropes and gets good elevation on a back body drop. Kelly struggles to his feet and is nailed in the chest by a signature Jim Brunzell flying dropkick. The champ covers and gets 1, kickout with authority. Brunzell puts on a front facelock before they play criss cross off the ropes. Kelly hiptosses Brunzell to the mat and then gives him a double boot rake across the forehead. He then stands on Brunzell’s hair and pulls up on his arms yielding the desired shrieks of pain. Gadasky makes Kelly break and warns him about his behavior. Kelly nails the champ with a pumphandle slam, and then drops a knee across his head. He goes for the pin but only gets a 2 count. Kelly changes tactics and starts to wear down the champ with an abdominal stretch and then a bearhug. Brunzell of course makes a big comeback and works a series of spinning toe holds until Kelly leaves the ring to gather his thoughts. Back inside he rakes the eyes of the champ and then smashes his head into the turnbuckles several times. He whips him across the ring into the far turnbuckle and then catches him coming out with a belly-to-back suplex. He covers but only gets a 2 count. Kelly puts Brunzell in a standing headscissors and then turns it into a face driver. He covers but only gets a 2 count. Frustrated he keeps Brunzell down on the mat with a blatant chokehold. Gadasky counts to 4, Kelly breaks, then reapplies it. Gadasky counts to 4 again, Kelly breaks, then reapplies it. This time Gadasky orders him right off and backs him into a corner. The Magnificent one brushes by Gadasky and goes right after Brunzell, but walks into a drop toe hold which Brunzell converts into a cross face chickenwing. Kelly is surprised by the move and caught right in the middle of the ring. He can’t get out and after about 15 seconds he cries uncle.
Jim Brunzell defeats Kevin Kelly by submission with the crossface chickenwing at 12:05 [Jim Brunzell retains the RCW Heavyweight Championship]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
October 27, 1984 River City Wrestling #167 Regina, Saskatchewan
Opening Bout: Robbie Royce defeated Neil Sutherland by pinfall after a missile dropkick at 9:06 -both these preliminary wrestlers got to show their stuff tonight, and it was obvious that Royce was the superior of the two. He has now beaten both Sutherland and his partner Flett.
Promo; “No One Like You” by the Scorpions serenades the Triumvirate to the ring (Chris Lyon, Bobby Duncum, Tawney & Corrie England). They call out matchmaker Marty Goldstein who accepts their challenge to appear but keeps his distance from outside the ring. First of all Tawney demands a rematch against Natasha, saying she had a streak of beginner’s luck. Goldstein agrees to the match, adding that Canadian Women’s champion Judy Martin will be in RCW next week on November 3rd, so the winner of this match tonight will get a title shot against Martin next week. Chris Lyon then reminds Goldstein that two weeks ago he and Duncum defeated Brunzell and Mosca in the Bunkhouse Brawl. Lyon says that he deserves a title shot for this win. Goldstein says that he was just talking to Brunzell in the back and that he wants a piece of you too. But why should Lyon get all the credit? Goldstein says he has had his fair share of title shots, it’s time now for someone else. Tonight it will be Bobby Duncum getting a title shot against Jim Brunzell. But Goldstein continues to address Lyon, it must be your lucky day because he was also just talking to someone else in the back who wants a piece of you; TV champ Butch Reed. So tonight Chris Lyon will face Butch Reed with the TV title on the line. This seems to make both Goldstein and the Triumvirate happy as each thinks they have gained the upper hand.
Bout #2: Gamma Singh defeated Spudpicker Larkin by submission to the Karachi clutch at 4:32 -squash match
Promo; A new tag team is featured on their way to River City Wrestling. Quickdraw Rick McGraw and Billy Joe Travis. The North-South Connection hope to use their speed and enthusiasm to bring them success and gold in River City.
Promo; On Tonight’s Evening News • Poll results on public's attitude toward United States intervention in Nicaragua, arms agreement with USSR , star wars concept, terrorist attacks on United States ints. in Beirut, leadership issue and implications of results for Mondale and Reagan • Continued. improvement of infant identified as Baby Fae following receipt of baboon heart. Immunologist Sandra NEHLSEN-CANNARELLA - was surprised at compatibility between species; Seventh Day Adventist hospital's concern with issue of creationism versus evolutionism inherent in transplant • Controls on West Germany's rearmament reported removed by West European nations overseeing process since World War II • Mass. Senate race between Ray Shamie and John F. Kerry examined
Bout #3: Billy Robinson & Dynamite Kid defeated Brad Rheinghans & Louis Laurence by pinfall when Robinson pinned Laurence after a double arm suplex at 8:46 -Rheinghans held his own but Laurence proved to be the weak link against the British duo.
Post-Match Interview: Billy Robinson told announcer Ron Strong that he has been watching RCW’s attempts to bury Dynamite Kid from afar for too long. First there was that silly ban on the brainbuster, then even after DK beat Davey Boy Smith in the Coal Miner’s glove match to send him out of the territory he became the forgotten man. The fans boo Robinson so he turns on them, saying he no longer wrestles at the command of the public rabble. From now on he is here to serve Queen and country, to once again restore the lustre of the British Empire.
Bout #4 Richard Charland defeated Bret Hart by pinfall after a piledriver at 6:15 -well Charland wasn’t quite as creative in his cheating as he has been in past weeks, but he did use the ropes for leverage on the pin to make sure the tag champion stayed down after the piledriver.
[end of the first hour]
Bout #5 #1 Contenders Match Natasha defeated Tawney England after a superplex at 5:20 -hard fought, fast paced, but relatively short match. Afterward Corrie England hit the ring but before she and her sister could punk out Natasha the fan favourite slipped out of the ring and headed to the safety of the backstage.
Promo; It’s coming on December 13th, 1984 to the Winnipeg Arena. River City Wrestling’s premiere show of the year. This is RCW’s 5th Anniversary show, where a year full of blood, sweat, and tears comes to a boil. Nothing is left in the tank after this event, the wrestlers will all be putting their bodies and souls on the line to end the year on a positive winning note. Tickets go on sale at the Winnipeg Arena Box Office and all Select-a-Seat locations next Saturday morning November 3rd in Winnipeg.
Promo; Orion pictures is proud to release to theatres this weekend, “The Terminator” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. In the Year of Darkness, 2029, the rulers of this planet devised the ultimate plan. They would reshape the Future by changing the Past. The plan required something that felt no pity. No pain. No fear. Something unstoppable. They created 'THE TERMINATOR'
Bout #6 Keith Hart and Ben Bassarab fought to a no-contest at 4:19 -what had shaped up to be a good scientific battle between friends ended in a sham when the Della Serra Brothers and Richard Charland invaded the ring attacking the match participants. Bob Della Serra had Keith up in a hangman while Rocky and Charland double teamed Bassarab. Bret Hart came out though, paused to grab a steel chair and hit the ring swinging. He cracked Charland square over the head, knocking him out. The Della Serras though slid out of the ring and pulled Charland with them to prevent any more damage being done.
Post-Match: The Stampede boys remained in the ring to throw out a challenge to the Quebecois. Since its obvious that they need strength in numbers and refuse to fight fair, like men, then this has to be settled all at one time. Next week they challenge the Quebecois to a six-man tag match. Marty Goldstein comes out and tells the Stampede boys that he agrees. Regardless of what the Quebecois may want, that match is signed for next week, and if the Quebecois don’t show up then it will be their last booking in RCW.
Bout #7 RCW Televison Title Match
Butch Reed (champion) v Chris Lyon (challenger) (/w Tawney England)
Reed went right after Lyon chopping the hell out of him. Lyon tried to run and hide but Reed was determined and almost picked up an early win after a powerslam. He put Lyon in a bearhug which was broken by the former RCW champ with a rake of the eyes. Lyon then clipped Reed’s leg out from behind. He went right to work on the leg by dropping a knee into thigh several times, pulling the hamstrings, and then ramming it across the ringpost. He tried to do it again but this time Reed kicked him off backward. The TV champ got to his feet in the corner and proceeded to chop away at Lyon with one hand while the other supported his weight. However when he tried to explode out of the corner with a clothesline his legs didn’t support it and Lyon took him down with a faceslam to the mat. Lyon got a 1 count. Lyon works his legs for a minute or so and then locks on the figure-four, but Reed manages to reach the ropes for a break. When Lyon tries again Reed hangs on to the ropes. Lyon pulls him off the ropes and he bumps to the ground. But when Lyon tries for the figure-four again Reed is ready and rolls up the champ, he only gets a 1 count. Lyon gets to his feet but Reed smashes him with a punch to the gut. He then does a fireman’s carry but only from his knees, flipping Lyon to the mat. Reed attempts to straddle Lyon and land some punches but referee Kenny Jay puts a stop to the closed fists. Reed struggles to his feet, and Lyon manages to recover first. He tries to kick Reed’s legs out from under him, but Reed leaps forward and takes Lyon down with a forearm to the head. Reed then applies a bow and arrow submission to Lyon. He has the former champ locked in for about 20 seconds when suddenly Bobby Duncum hits the ring with his bullrope.
Butch Reed defeated Chris Lyon by disqualification for outside interference at 7:55 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title]
Post-Match: Duncum wraps part of the bullrope around his fist and uses it to smash the head of Reed. Using the coarse rope he manages to bust Reed open. The fans go nuts as Jim Brunzell hits the ring. But Duncum is ready for Brunzell and manages to tie him up. Lyon has recovered by now and finds an opening and nails Brunzell with a knee to the ribs. Lyon begins to work over the ribcage area of Brunzell while Duncum continues to work over Reed. Lyon has decimated the RCW champion and kicks him out of the ring to the floor below. He then helps Duncum wrap the rope around Reed’s neck like a noose. Between the two of them and Tawney England the sadists drop Reed over the top rope and then cinch up on the rope so his legs are dangling down. The fans boo as they realize they are witnessing a lynching. Reed’s face is covered in blood as it rolls down his face while his hands desperately claw at the rope that is constricting around his neck. Bad News Allen comes running down to the ring. He’s encouraging Lyon and Duncum to hang Reed!! The ring begins to fill up with debris. Several RCW officials come running down to the ring and Allen points this out to Lyon who then hampers their attempts to help Reed by lifting his legs up.
Allen ~waffles~ Duncum with an enzuigiri to the back of the head, and the arena goes nuts!
Reed falls to the outside of the ring hard. Lyon who is standing on the floor turns in shock to look inside the ring and Allen nails him in the chest with a baseball slide. Allen goes right after Lyon and tosses him head first into the guardrail. He then helps Lyon to his feet just so he can then nail him with an enzuigiri. The officials have helped take the bullrope off of Reed but he has passed out. Medics appear from the back to help the TV champion as Allen checks on his condition.
Promo; After a commercial break we return to the ring where Marty Goldstein stands with a microphone. He says he is sick of everyone running around thinking they can abuse officials, fellow wrestlers, and the fans trust. What we just saw he says was the most despicable act he has seen in a wrestling ring in many years. That “stuff” he says died two decades ago in pro wrestling, and its not going to start again here. Goldstein says that because of the actions of Duncum and Lyon tonight, Bobby Duncum is stripped of his title shot at Jim Brunzell. The fans cheer the news, but then cheer even louder when their champion Jumpin’ Jimmy Brunzell comes staggering down to ringside, his body wrapped to prevent the rib cage from expanding and contracting. Jim takes the mic from Marty and says no way. He wants a piece of Duncum and he wants him now. The fans go nuts. Goldstein says that isn’t going to happen. Brunzell is obviously injured, his ribs are probably cracked or worse. Goldstein says he is not going to reward the Triumvirate behavior by handing them a golden chance to take the biggest prize in the promotion home with them tonight. Brunzell argues that Duncum is hurting too from the attack of Bad News Allen, but Goldstein says it doesn’t compare to the injuries sustained by the champ. Brunzell puts his foot down and calls out Duncum. He suggests to Goldstein to get out of the ring or he will probably get hurt.
Big Bad Bobby Duncum comes down to the ring with a determined look on his face. He is backed up by Chris Lyon and the England Sisters. They enter the ring and go right at Brunzell, but Goldstein gets in the way. The matchmaker says “okay” which stops the Triumvirate for a second. He says the match can go on, but it will not be for the title. It is going to be a non-title match, and Duncum will have to live with moving his title shot to November 10th. Furthermore, he says that Lyon and the England Sisters must go to the back, and if they interfere in the match tonight then it will mean a long suspension from RCW.
Main Event Non-Title Match
Jim Brunzell v Bobby Duncum
Brunzell goes hard at the Texan backing him against the ropes with chops and forearm shots. Duncum just covers his head and tries to absorb the blows. He feigns a punch to the ribs which lowers the hands of Brunzell and then brings the other hand over the top and clocks the champ. He drives a knee into Brunzell’s gut and then brings the knee up on Brunzell’s head. Duncum goes to work with a bodyslam but when he tries to drop the knee Brunzell rolls out of the way. Jumpin’ Jimmy goes right after Duncum again backing him against the ropes with shots, and once again Duncum feigns to the ribs causing the champ to overcompensate and opening up a headshot. Duncum works over Brunzell for a couple minutes with the champ mostly trying to protect his ribs which leaves him open to other offense. Brunzell though manages to take back the advantage again but this time his mistake is nailing one of his signature dropkicks, but in doing so he lands right on his ribs. Duncum falls out of the ring and both men need a short reprieve as George Gadasky begins his count. Brunzell elects to follow Duncum out of the ring and surprises him from behind, ramming him headfirst into the ringsteps. Brunzell then nails him with a running knee to the head. He rolls Duncum back in the ring but when he goes for the Indian Deathlock the Texan lifts up a big foot and plants it squarely into the injured rib cage of the champion. Duncum has Brunzell on his side with his bad ribs facing up. He uses one arm to put Brunzell in an armbar but he then puts his weight into Brunzell’s ribs with a knee. The champ is screaming in pain but when Gadasky asks him he refuses to submit. Brunzell fights through the pain for about 20 seconds, before Gadasky does the lifting of the arm. It falls once, it falls twice, he keeps it up! But he still shows no signs of breaking out of the hold. Gadasky checks the arm again, it falls once… Bad News Allen hits the ring. He attacks Duncum from behind nailing him with a judo kick to the back. Duncum gets up and goes at Allen. The two men wrestle to the ground and roll out of the ring. They begin to trade punches on the outside.
Bobby Duncum defeated Jim Brunzell by disqualification for outside interference at 6:37
Post-Match: Chris Lyon comes out to make it two on one. He and Duncum manage to subdue Allen and they then get him set up for a piledriver on the announce table. But Jim Brunzell has recovered and saves Allen by brandishing a steel chair. He smashes Duncum across the back and then again right over the back of the head. Lyon runs to save his own skin.
The champ stands tall.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
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November 3, 1984 River City Wrestling #168 Silver Dollar, Calgary, Alberta
Opening Bout: Billy Robinson defeated Randy Rich by pinfall after a double arm suplex at 4:36 -squash match
Promo; Matchmaker Marty Goldstein announces that due to the events of last week he had contacted all parties involved and told Chris Lyon, Bobby Duncum, Butch Reed, and Jim Brunzell that they were not to come to the show tonight. A period of cooling off is required. They will return next week. The fans boo this announcement as it means that 4 of RCW’s biggest stars will not be appearing tonight. Goldstein reminds the fans that tonight’s main event will be a rare 6 man tag bout and will feature their Stampede stars against the Quebecois. Other high notes tonight will include the premiere of a new tag team, Quickdraw Rick McGraw & Billy Joe Travis, as well as Judy Martin defending her Canadian women’s title against Natasha, and just announced Dynamite Kid is signed to face Angelo Mosca.
Bout #2: The England Sisters defeated Delta Dawn & Black Rose by pinfall when Tawney pinned Rose after a DDT at 6:02 -a good competitive match with the England Sisters defeating a pair of women from Tomko’s BC promotion.
Interview; Bad News Allen is interviewed by Mike Stone who tries to berate Allen for his turning on his friends Lyon and Duncum last week. First off Allen says they were not his friends. They used him and then after they were done they cut the ties saying it was his fault they lost. He said he had no love for the Triumvirate. However, he was happy to let it lie, but what they tried to do to Butch Reed went way beyond what was acceptable to him. There comes a time Allen says when its not about right and wrong, its about who you are, where you came from, and where you want to make your stand. He says he is willing to stand beside Butch Reed and rid the RCW of the racist pigs that Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum have proven to be. “Magnificent” Kevin Kelly and Desiree Petersen come out and interrupt the interview. Kelly calls Allen a pathetic wannabe. He says just because you have failed in everything you’ve tried to do in RCW, you now want to ride on the coattails of a champion, Butch Reed. You can dress it up to be something more high and mighty but the bottom line is you are a loser, trying to associate yourself with winners. When the Triumvirate saw through that, you turned instead to playing the race card. Allen has had listened to as much as he can take, and he snaps, and goes right after Kelly. The two exchange punches. Mike Stone tries to get between them, an uncharacteristically brave move for the cowardly announcer. But he seems to be more interested in tying up Allen which allows Kelly the advantage in the exchange of punches. Kelly begins a solid beatdown on Allen which ends when RCW officials swarm the ring.
Bout #3 Robbie Royce & Brad Rheinghans defeated Neil Sutherland & Rob Flett by pinfall when Royce pinned Sutherland after a missile dropkick at 7:41 -Sutherland and Flett had called out Royce for the match trying to exact some revenge. Royce found himself a good partner in Rheinghans and the two made an effective team.
Interview: Royce and Rheinghans remained in the ring for a post-match interview. Rheinghans though begged off, saying it was Royce’s time for the spotlight. Royce gave the usual platitudes of thanking the fans for their support, happy things are going so well, taking things one match at a time, yada, yada, yada.
Promo: On Tonight’s Evening News; • Prime Min. Indira Gandhi, assassinated recently, reported buried today; fear of further Hindu mob violence against Sikhs examined • Funeral here today for slain pro-Solidarity priest Father Jerzy Popieluszko, abducted and murdered by members of secret police • Final campaign pushes of Ronald Reagan and Walter Mondale • Tomorrow noted anniversary of seizure of United States embassy in Tehran, Iran; yesterday's report of Pro-Iranian terrorists' desire to strike United States facility overseas before election day recalled
Bout #4 Pre-Match Bad News Allen comes to the ring. Randy Webber was already in the ring, but Allen sent him packing. Bad News challenged Kelly to come to the ring now for a fight. At first Kelly didn’t appear but when Allen kept up the rant and began to insult his valet Desiree Petersen then suddenly the two of them came down to the ring. It was obvious that Petersen thought this was a better idea then did Kelly.
Bad News Allen defeated Kevin Kelly by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 10:12 -hard fought and even match, lots of brawling in and out of the ring. Petersen interjected herself on a couple of occasions to help out Kelly. In the end though Kelly wanted to leave, to lose by countout, but Petersen stopped him and the two were having an argument outside the ring. Allen used the distraction to leap off the ring apron and clothesline Kelly. He rolled him back in the ring, hit a German suplex, then the enzuigiri to get the win.
[end of first hour]
Bout #5
Angelo Mosca v Dynamite Kid (/w Billy Robinson)
DK controls much of the action early as he attacks the legs of Mosca and attempts to immobilize the lumbering star. However, Mosca makes a comeback largely using brawling tactics. He drives his knee into DK’s midsection several times in the corner while referee Buddy Lane applies the 5 count. He then punches DK on the break. The fans don’t care though as they see it being a case of getting what’s coming to you, and they cheer Mosca on. Angelo works a front facelock and Robinson is shouting at the ref that it’s a chokehold, although its obvious it isn’t. Robinson is on the apron protesting and that causes Lane to apply a 5 count to the manager to get off the apron. Mosca bodyslams DK and then rakes his head with his boot, causing more protests from Robinson. Mosca sends DK to the buckle, but the Brit bounces off with a knifehand chop and then a kick right to the knee cap that buckles Mosca. The Brit works over the Candian but makes the mistake of going to the top turnbuckle too early. Mosca catches him and is going to toss him off the top, but Robinson is on the apron again protesting this as an unclean break. Lane orders Robinson down, but Mosca is distracted long enough for DK to leap over Mosca into the ring. The two continue their brawl, exchanging closed fists which favors King Kong. Mosca nails a side slam and gets a 2 count. He tosses DK into the buckle, then the next buckle, then the next, and finally the fourth. This time he follows DK in and nails him with a knee to the gut. He then lines him up and delivers two punches to the head with closed fists. Robinson can’t take this “cheating” any longer and he rolls into the ring, spins Buddy Lane around and begins to protest the tactics of Mosca. Lane calls for the bell.
Angelo Mosca defeated Dynamite Kid by disqualification for outside interference at 10:21 [approximately 7 minutes shown on television]
Post-Match: Mosca goes face to face with Robinson. They are jawing at each other which allows Dynamite Kid to nail Mosca from behind. Both Brits begin to lay in the boots to Mosca and they keep this up for about 20 seconds until Mosca can’t even try to get up anymore.
Promo; Jim Brunzell is shown on videotape from his home in Minnesota. He says he respects Goldstein’s decision to have a cooling off period, and yes his ribs could use the rest. But he wants a rematch with Bobby Duncum as soon as possible, that would be next week. The RCW title will be on the line and he says it’ll be a cold day in hell before Duncum is able to take this title from him. Brunzell ends by saying that he just spoke to Butch Reed, and he wants a match next week too, against Chris Lyon. Brunzell says that Reed requested it be a Texas Bull Rope match. Brunzell chuckles, and says that Reed had only one other request. Brunzell says Reed requested that he try and leave a piece of Bobby Duncum intact so that after he has beaten the living hell out of Lyon he can exact some revenge from the redneck too.
Bout #6 North-South Connection: Rick McGraw & Billy Joe Travis V Leon Fortier & Pino Cirella (/w Miss Hartel)
McGraw and Travis are young, fast, and scientific. Fortier holds his own but Cirella is a bit of a weak link. Its obvious that North-South are the better team. After six frustrating minutes of watching her team get beat, Miss Hartel just throws up her arms in disgust, grabs her purse, and leaves. This seems to take the air out of the sails of an already sinking ship.
McGraw & Travis defeated Fortier & Cirella by submission when Travis submitted Cirella to the figure-four leglock at 8:13
Promo; Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum are together at Lyon’s Winnipeg home. They claim that working through injuries is part of a champion’s duty and that Lyon did it for the 14 months he was RCW champion, the longest reign in RCW history. But they claim Brunzell and Goldstein are just a couple of whiners, and that Brunzell and Reed are being protected by the matchmaker. They say they can wait until next week, because they too will be rested and ready to go. They promise that by the end of next week that the Triumvirate will hold both the RCW Heavyweight title and the RCW television title.
Bout #7 Canadian Women’s Title Match
Judy Martin (champion) v Natasha
Martin controlled the first few minutes of this match with an aggressive attack. She grounded and pounded her smaller opponent, not letting her use her youth or speed. Martin tried for her piledriver finisher but Natasha was able to grab the middle strand to get the break. The match spilled outside where Martin just continued to beat on the challenger. After suffering a couple more successive near falls Natasha finally got into gear after countering a piledriver attempt with a back body drop. The challenger got some room and came off the ropes with a flying forearm. She followed up with a pair of snap suplexes, and then an elbowdrop from the 2nd turnbuckle. She rolled up the champ in an inside cradle but only got a 2 count. The two women began to exchange punches which favored Martin, who then sent Natasha to the ropes. She tried to scoop up the challenger for a tilt-a-whirl slam, but Natasha spun out of it landing beside the champ and then taking her over with a side suplex. However, referee Kenny Jay wasn’t expecting this and was in a bad position, getting nailed by the feet of Martin. He was out cold. Natasha bent over to check on Jay which allowed Martin to attack her from behind. She was laying in an unchecked beating on the challenger when suddenly the England Sisters hit the ring. They began to attack both women. Corrie gave Natasha a hairplane spin, while Tawney hurt Martin with a clothesline from the top turnbuckle. Then in a bizarre turn of events they rolled the knocked out Natasha on top of Martin and made sure that Kenny Jay was revived enough to make the count.
Natasha defeated Judy Martin by pinfall after outside interference at 7:53 [Natasha won the Canadian Women’s Title Belt]
Post-Match: Ron Strong tried to get an interview with either lady but none was willing. Natasha just said “I’m going to kill those scrags”, and Judy Martin actually punched Strong in the gut in a very un-lady like action.
Promo; Universal studios has an unexpected hit on their hands with “Terror in the Aisles” which premiered last week at #2 at the box office. Donald Pleasance and Nancy Allen share narration duties on this anthology that looks at all of the gory sequences from major films, such as the shower scene from "Psycho" and the midnight swim from "Jaws".
Main Event Six-Man Tag Match
Team Stampede: Keith Hart, Bret Hart, and Ben Bassarab V Les Quebecois: Richard Charland, Rocky Della Serra, Bob Della Serra
The first few minutes of this match saw the fan favorites on top as none of the three villains could get an upper hand on any of them. This ended though when Charland was able to lower the top rope and send Bret Hart flying over the top to the floor below, undetected of course by George Gadasky. Bret proceeded to play Ricky Morton for a few minutes before rolling over and making the tag to Bassarab. This brought in all 3 Quebecois which was answered by all 3 Stampeders. The brawl was going on in and out of the ring. The Della Serras though proved to be the better cheaters and managed to lay out Bassarab and then double teamed Bret Hart. Back inside the ring it was once again young Bret in a world of trouble. They couldn’t put him away though so they tried a double team while Charland distracted the ref. This brought the Stampeders in which caused Gadasky to get in the way of Bassarab. This made it 3-on-2 for Les Quebecois. Charland took out the legs of Keith Hart and then gave him a kneebreaker before clotheslining him over the top rope. Bob Della Serra climbed to the top turnbuckle while Rocky had Bret laying over his knee prepared to take an elbow or knee from the falling Della Serra. The fans went nuts though when Stu Hart hit the ring! He laid in a punch to the gut of Bob, and then a clothesline to Rocky. Stu then dragged Bret over to their corner. Gadasky turned to see Stu dragging Bret, but any thoughts of a DQ that went through Gadasky’s mind were erased when Stu stuck a finger into his face and berated him for what just went on behind his back. In the meantime Ben Bassarab had recovered and was keeping busy by delivering German suplexes to Richard Charland out of the ring, and then each Della Serra brother inside the ring. Gadasky ordered Bassarab out of the ring as Keith reached down and tagged himself in off of the prone body of his brother Bret. Keith went right to work on the legal man which happened to be Rocky Della Serra. He climbed to the top rope and dropped a knee to the head of Le Quebecois to pick up the emotional win.
B.Hart, K.Hart, & Bassarab defeated Charland, R.Della Serra, & B.Della Serra by pinfall when Keith pinned Rocky after a top rope knee drop at 10:59
Post-Match: The victorious Stampeders were joined for an in-ring celebration by Stu Hart and Bruce Hart.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!!
November 10, 1984 River City Wrestling #169 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Opening Bout: Gama Singh defeated Robbie Royce by submission to the Karachi Clutch at 7:56 -the recent high streak of young Royce hit a speedbump tonight against the veteran Singh.
Pre-Match: Marty Goldstein announces that there will be a 4-woman mini tournament to determine a #1 contender to the new Canadian Women’s Championship. The two semi-finals will be next with the final to be held next week.
Bout #2: Tawney England defeated Tanya Tataryn by pinfall after a Samoan drop at 6:00
Announcement: Signed for the 5th Anniversary show on Dec 13th at the Winnipeg Arena will be RCW Bob Backlund v Harley Race II. These two former world champions met on July 25th in Chicago at Wrestling Summit 2 with Race winning a classic by countout after over 30 minutes of action. This match is worth the price of admission alone. Tickets are on sale now.
Promo; Bad News Allen comes to the ring with a mic. He calls out Marty Goldstein and says that he can’t wait to get his hands on Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum, he wants one of them tonight. Goldstein says he can’t give him that request as both are already signed for big matches tonight. Duncum meets Jim Brunzell for the Heavyweight title and Reed will be taking on Chris Lyon for the TV title, in a Texas Bull rope match. Allen let’s out a long, low whistle. He says that the Texas Bull rope match sounds like trouble to him. You have a guy in Lyon who has shown no hesitation to assault a referee combined with a weapon that was used in an attempt to lynch his opponent. Allen says it sounds like a recipe for disaster. Goldstein asks what Allen has in mind. Bad News offers his services as special guest referee. Goldstein seems sceptical. He says that he can’t trust Allen, Lyon can’t trust Allen, and even Reed would be a fool to trust Allen. Bad News counters by offering to sign a bond, and put his contract with RCW on the line if he doesn’t call it right down the middle. Under those conditions Goldstein relents and signs him as the special guest referee.
Bout #3: Kari Mashore defeated Corrie England by pinfall after a flying elbowsmash at 5:09 -the fans were torn between cheering for Mashore but also wondering what would happen if Corrie won the match and had to step into the ring next week against her sister.
Miss Hartel’s Bistro (/w special guest, Miss Hartel?) Seems that the Bistro has been set-up in the ring but it’s Leon Fortier and Pino Cirella that are in the ring instead. They are pissed off, (and its not just because of the collage of zipper shirts, neon colours, parachute pants, and fruity berets they are wearing). They demand Miss Hartel come out and give them an explanation as to why she abandoned them during their match against the North-South connection. To her credit Hartel did come out. She told them that they were “losers” (nothing subtle about that!). It was time for her to move on, and likewise for them. Cirella gets down on his knees and begs his “tutor” for one more chance. Fortier looks a bit disgusted at his partner’s grovelling but seems genuinely pleased when Hartel relents and says they have one more chance. Next week they will meet the North-South connection again in tag team action and they better win. She adds that just in case they don’t she is going to purchase herself an insurance policy.
Bout #4 Rick McGraw & Billy Joe Travis defeated Rob Flett & Neil Sutherland by pinfall when McGraw pinned Flett after a flying clothesline at 8:22 -North-South connection picks up their second straight win against “preliminary” level wrestlers. Should be interesting to see how they do against stiffer competition.
[end of first hour]
Pre-Match: Rocky Della Serra upset at losing last week, and especially since he was the one who submitted, challenged either tag team champion to meet him one-on-one. Keith Hart came out to answer the challenge. Rocky said that if he won the match then the Della Serras should get another tag title shot. Keith agreed, but added that if he won the match then the Della Serras would have to leave RCW.
Bout #5 Rocky Della Serra defeated Keith Hart by pinfall after an airplane spin into a Samoan drop at 7:07 -Rocky of course cheated throughout the match but the ending was surprisingly a clean victory.
Promo; Abdullah the Butcher, brings his brand of mayhem and chaos back to River City Wrestling for the 5th Anniversary show. No opponent has yet to come forward to accept the open challenge of the monster from the Sudan.
Bout #6: Dynamite Kid & Billy Robinson defeated Angelo Mosca & Brad Rheinghans when Kid pinned Rheinghans after a German suplex at 13:06 -match of the night by far. Mosca was the only participant who wasn’t an excellent pure wrestler. Lots of bad blood through the years between Robinson and Mosca, but usually it was Robinson with the fans behind him; not tonight.
Bout #7: Texas Bull Rope Match Special Guest Referee: Bad News Allen RCW Television Title Match
Butch Reed (champion) v Chris Lyon (/w Tawney England)
Reed controlled the match early but couldn’t put away the challenger. Then Lyon went after the champion’s shoulder, with stomps, shoulderbreakers, and then ramming it into the ringpost. Lyon wrapped the bullrope around Reed’s shoulder and cinched up on it to elicit more pain. He attempted a modified short arm scissors to get a but Reed was tough enough to break free. Allen had been calling things right down the middle, even putting up with a lot of verbal abuse from Lyon. He seemed determined to remain impartial. But a frustrated Lyon eventually pushed Allen who smacked him back. When Lyon tried to attack the ref Allen defended himself by taking Lyon down with a waistlock. Reed came in and delivered a running knee to the head of Lyon while he was being held. Reed followed up with a bodyslam and a pair of measured knee drops to the head but only got a 2 count. Reed tried to send Lyon to the buckle but the former RCW champ reversed it sending Reed into the buckle. The champ hit his softened up shoulder into the turnbuckle. Lyon whipped Reed off the ropes and took him down with a shoulderblock. Normally it would be Reed knocking Lyon on his butt with that move, but the injured shoulder of Reed made him grimace in pain and fall to the mat. Lyon tried for the Boston crab but was too close to the ropes and the champ grabbed for a break. Lyon then sent Reed to the ropes but Reed leap frogged a sunset flip attempt, looping the bullrope around Lyon’s neck as he passed, and then pulling him hard to the ground by the throat. Reed whipped Lyon to the ropes and then nailed him with a flying shoulderblock. Reed landed on top of Lyon, but was obviously knocked out of it too. As both men climbed to their feet Lyon reached out with a kick but Reed caught his foot with the rope and then wrapped it around his ankle and pulled him to the ground. Reed pointed into the audience, and as Allen looked to where he pointed, Reed dropped an elbow right into the groin of Lyon. Tawney England jumped onto the ring apron to complain but Allen counted her down. In the meantime the fans went crazy with delight when Reed took the bullrope and hogtied two legs and one arm of Lyon’s together. He began to drag him to each post, but after the 2nd turnbuckle, Bobby Duncum hit the ring. Bad News Allen though was ready and nailed Duncum with a judo chop followed by an enzuigiri which knocked him down. Reed touched the third post while dragging Lyon, and then the 4th.
Butch Reed defeated Chris Lyon after touching all 4 turnbuckles in a Texas Bull Rope Match at 10:34 [Butch Reed retains the RCW Television Title]
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Jim Brunzell (champion) v Bobby Duncum (/w Corrie England)
Perhaps feeling the heat or responsibility for the future of the Triumvirate Duncum was in a hurry tonight and attacked Brunzell from behind before the opening bell. He controlled the first couple of minutes with a bodyslam, elbows and knees, and a standing surfboard but couldn’t put away the champ. Brunzell made a comeback and alternated between a high flying attack and periods of submission or wear down holds. In fact when the 10-minute mark in the match was announced Duncum had been taking punishment for over 7 straight minutes. Duncum’s big break came when he grabbed Brunzell by the back of the neck, twisted him into the corner, and ignoring George Gadasky’s calls for a clean break, drove his knee twice into Brunzell’s previously injured ribs. The champ fell to his knees but Duncum showed no mercy kicking him, until he had kicked him right out of the ring. Brunzell hit the ground hard and seemed like he was having a hard time breathing due to the rib injury. While Gadasky took himself out of the match by warning Duncum about his actions, Corrie England came over and dropped a knee right into the injured ribs. After an extra couple of stomps she picked Brunzell up by the hair, and helped him get back into the ring. The champ had his arms held into his body as he tried to breath, which allowed Duncum to nail him uncontested with a belly-tobelly suplex. He got a 2 count. Duncum then spread Brunzell’s legs and dropped a knee. The knee hit Brunzell’s forearm which was protecting his ribs, but the grimace across the champion’s face told the rest of the story. Walking around him, stalking the champ, Duncum then began to kick at the arms of Brunzell, battering his forearms. Finally with no choice left Brunzell relinquished the cover to his ribs by putting his hands on the mat. The champ was on all 4’s, desperately trying to inhale some air, while the challenger stalked him, looking for the opening that would bring him the gold.
Unfortunately due to the long length of the matches here in the 2nd hour we are completely out of time. We are about 13 minutes into this match and will continue it at the top of the 2nd hour next week.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week for the exciting conclusion to this Heavyweight Title Match!!
November 17, 1984 River City Wrestling #170 Exhibition Auditorium, Regina, Saskatchewan
Opening Bout: North-South Connection: Rick McGraw & Billy Joe Travis defeated Leon Fortier & Pino Cirella by pinfall when McGraw pinned Fortier after a flying cross body block at 7:07. -this was the “last chance” for Miss Hartel’s duo, and after the match she didn’t enter the ring but just stood there in disgust.
Post-Match: Suddenly King Tonga (never seen before in RCW) came down the aisle looking menacing and heading straight for Miss Hartel. Fortier and Cirella tried to help her, but Tonga had little problem destroying both of them. He grabbed Fortier around the neck, and while Cirella pounded on him from behind, Tonga chopped Fortier across the head knocking him out. He then turned around and slapped the Tongan death grip (nerve hold) onto Cirella. As he slowly fell to his knees McGraw and Travis came under the top rope and nailed Tonga in the back with a double baseball slide. Tonga lost his grip on Cirella who then went limp. McGraw and Travis nailed Tonga with chops, and then a double standing dropkick. Travis whipped Tonga into McGraw who hit Tonga with a clothesline; but the monster just stopped in his tracks, shaking it off. He then grabbed McGraw by the throat and then slammed him to the ground. Billy Joe tried to attack Tonga from behind but the big man got the jump again, putting on a chokehold and then the Tongan death grip. With all 4 men knocked out Tonga then entered the ring where Hartel now stood cowering in the corner. Tonga called Hartel to him, but she shook her head no. She then called the beast to her and he obeyed. She ran her fingers down his chest and patted him on the shoulder. He then roared and posed for the crowd as Hartel pointed towards him as the fans reigned down jeers. The announcers then speculated that this was the insurance policy she spoke of purchasing last week.
Bout #2 #1 Contenders Match Winner to get title shot at Canadian Women’s Title at the 5th Anniversary Show Tawney England defeated Kari Mashore with a piledriver at 5:16 -Good win for Tawney but at the end of the match when she made the cover, her arm seemed to slip on the mat and her wrist buckled under her. After the match she immediately left for the back, holding he wrist and in obvious pain.
Promo; Re-cap of last week’s cliffhanger with Bobby Duncum in complete control of RCW champion Jim Brunzell and the gold on the line. That match’s conclusion will be aired at the top of our second hour.
Promo; On December 13th, 1984 RCW invites Winnipeg to the 5th Anniversary party. Natasha will defend her Canadian Women’s Title against Tawney England; World champions collide as Bob Backlund meets Harley Race, in the rematch; Abdullah the Butcher has been confirmed for the event; and later tonight Marty Goldstein will announce the #1 contender for the Heavyweight Title who will get his shot at the 5th Anniversary show.
Bout #3 Kevin Kelly defeated Frank Starr by pinfall after a full nelson slam at 0:39 -very quick squash match
Post-Match: Kelly and Desiree Petersen said that was not a satisfactory night of work and dared anyone else in the dressing room to come out and wrestle Kelly. The fans cheered when after a minute Ben Bassarab appeared to take on the challenge. Kelly of course laughed at and ridiculed Bassarab about his stature.
Bout #4: Ben Bassarab defeated Kevin Kelly by pinfall after a sunset flip at 4:21 -big upset victory for Bassarab. After the match Kelly tried to go after Bassarab with a clothesline but the Edmonton product ducked under it, came off the ropes and Kelly caught him. The Magnificent one slammed Bassarab to the mat with a powerbomb, then scooped him up and delivered a full nelson slam.
Bout #5 Bad News Allen defeated Gama Singh by pinfall after a running powerslam at 9:30 -fairly even match but Allen is on a hot streak since coming to the aid of Butch Reed.
[end of first hour]
Bout #6: Conclusion RCW Heavyweight Title Match Jim Brunzell v Bobby Duncum
Duncum has complete control over the champ who is having a hard time breathing due to his rib injury. This is a 60 minute lime limit so he’s too far away from a time limit draw to shoot for. Duncum places Brunzell in a reverse chinlock. After breaking he delivers a nasty kick to the injured ribs of Brunzell. Duncum gives him a bodyslam and drops a big elbow. He covers but only gets a 2 count. Frustrated he throws the champion between the ropes, landing hard on the floor below. He then tries to distract the ref Gadasky so Corrie England can inflict some damage, but Gadasky isn’t fooled this time and turns around at the right time sending Corrie to her corner. Brunzell then spits up a mouthful of blood onto the ringpost. Gadasky goes over to see if Brunzell still wants to continue, but as he talks to him Duncum reaches out of the ropes and grabs the champ by the hair and pulls him into the ring. He sends him to the buckle and then leaves his feet to deliver a stinging clothesline across Brunzell’s chest. The champ lands in a heap and leaves his ribs unprotected. Duncum follows in with a knee drop right onto the ribs, and the champ screams in pain. Duncum punishes Brunzell for a couple more minutes but is unable to get the three count. He goes back to the well again trying to throw Brunzell through the ropes. He does and turns to distract the ref but does so too early. Brunzell manages to hold onto the ropes and land inside the ring. He then nails Duncum with a dropkick into the buckle, but the big Texan rebounds off and collides with the champ. Both men are down, but Duncum is up first at the count of 6. Duncum goes for a lariat but Brunzell counters with a flying crucifix, but Duncum counters that move with a Samoan drop. Again he gets a 2 count. Duncum works a front chancery and while he does so Corrie England is busy exposing a top turnbuckle unbeknownst to the ref. Duncum then tries to whip Brunzell to that buckle but the champ reverses it. Duncum though manages to use his arms to stop his progress on the ropes. He breaths a heavy sigh of relief and then turns right into another dropkick by Brunzell. The champ follows that up with a monkeyflip. He tries for the figure-four but Duncum kicks him off. Brunzell goes for another dropkick but this time Duncum moves out of the way. The Texan drops a knee to the head of Brunzell and then goes to work with a bodyslam, elbowsmash, and a Boston crab. He fails to get a victory and then signals for his bulldog finisher. However, Brunzell manages to push Duncum off and as luck (or justice) would have it, Duncum goes head first into the exposed turnbuckle. Brunzell rolls up Duncum on the rebound and gets the 1, 2, 3!!
Jim Brunzell defeated Bobby Duncum by pinfall with an inside cradle at 23:49 [approximately 10 minutes shown on television tonight] [Jim Brunzell retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
Bout #7: Dynamite Kid (/w Billy Robinson) defeated Angelo Mosca by pinfall after a diving headbutt at 8:11 -solid victory for DK, with some timely help as usual from Billy Robinson. After the match Mosca was most upset at Robinson and tried to get at him. However that ended when Marty Goldstein came down to the ring.
Promo; Marty Goldstein came down to announce who the #1 contender for the RCW would be at the 5th Anniversary show. He says there is one man in RCW who has actually beat Brunzell and hasn’t got a title shot yet, and that man is Dynamite Kid. Goldstein says that at the 5th Anniversary show it will be Dynamite Kid against the Heavyweight champion, currently Jim Brunzell.
Video package; Match highlights are shown both of Harley Race as NWA World Champion and of Bob Backlund as WWWF champion. Highlights are also shown of their match at Wrestling Summit 2 this past July.
Main Event RCW Tag Team Title Match
The Hart Brothers: Keith & Bret (champions) V The Della Serra Brothers: Rocky & Bob (/w Richard Charland)
Charland came down before the match and referee George Gadasky tried to send him away. However, Charland produced a legitimate manager’s license that he says he just received from RCW a couple days ago. He is allowed to stay against the protest of the Hart Brothers.
Rocky is in trouble early in this match as the scientific champions use quick tags and cut the ring in half. However when Bob gets in he challenges the much smaller Bret to a test of strength only to kick him in the gut, elbow him in the head, and then nail him with a high knee lift. Bob goes to work on Bret and then distracts the ref as Rocky chokes Bret with the corner tag rope. After a bit Bret manages to tag in Keith but he falls prey to a quick double team by the Della Serras too. Bret and Bob end up punching it out in one corner which distracts Gadasky, while Charland jumps up on the ring apron and wraps the tag rope around Keith’s throat. While he does this Rocky lifts Keith’s feet up on his shoulder and starts to stretch away from the corner, increasing the pressure of the tag rope on Keith’s throat. Ben Bassarab comes down to ringside. George Gadasky tries to send Bassarab to the back but young Ben insists he is only there by invitation of Marty Goldstein to add some extra commentary at the announce table. This distraction also allows the Hart Brothers a minute to rest. Bassarab takes his place at the announce table despite the protest of Richard Charland. It’s a new match now and the two teams trade the advantage back and forth. Rocky tries to finish Bret off with a piledriver but falls victim instead to a back body drop. Bob gets Keith hurt and then nails him with an airplane spin, but Bret enters the ring to break the pin attempt. This brings Charland up on the apron but he is nailed by Bret too. Bob though continues to punish Keith and takes him down with a Samoan drop. He climbs to the top rope but Keith moves out of the way of a kneedrop. Charland is now back on the ring apron and tries to enter the ring. Bassarab though is too quick and leaves the announce table and catches Charland by the foot dragging him out of the ring. Bassarab and Charland exchange punches, working their way away from the ring. Back inside Bob has hurt his knee with that failed top rope move, and Keith capitalizes by putting him in the figure-four. Rocky tries to enter the ring to break it up but he is intercepted by Bret Hart. Bob has no alternative but to cry uncle.
The Hart Brothers defeated the Della Serra Brothers by submission when Keith submitted Bob to the figure-four leglock at 9:36 [The Hart Brothers retain the RCW Tag Team Title belts]
Post-Match: King Tonga comes strolling down to the ring with Miss Hartel on his heels. He enters the ring and goes right after a stunned looking Bret Hart. He begins to give Bret a standing chokehold. Keith attempts to intercede, but his dropkick just bounces off the Tongan nightmare. He then closes in with Tonga only to have his other hand wrap around his throat. Tonga then smashes the two brothers together. The Della Serras and Charland take off for the safety of the backstage area. Meanwhile outside Ben Bassarab was heading to help his friends but got intercepted from behind by Mr. Magnificent Kevin Kelly. Kelly locked Bassarab in a full nelson and twisted him around like a ragdoll. He worked his way over to the announce table before delivering Bassarab with a full nelson slam right on the announce table. Back inside King Tonga chops both tag partners in the head. He attempts to choke them both again but this time the Brothers fight back with a double kick to the gut, then a chopping of Tonga’s arms to break the chokehold. They bounce Tonga off the ropes and nail him with a double dropkick. It barely moves the big man. He wants more but he’s called off by Miss Hartel, and obeying follows her out of the ring and up the aisle. The tag champs are left in the ring licking their wounds until they see Bassarab laying prone on the floor and leave the ring to attend to their friend.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
November 24, 1984 River City Wrestling #171 Edmonton, Alberta
Opening Bout: Robbie Royce defeated Goldie Rogers by pinfall after a missile dropkick at 4:17 -another upset for the youngster against a real veteran. This kid is starting to make believers out of many observers.
Miss Hartel’s Bistro (/w special guest King Tonga) Hartel does confirm that Tonga was her “insurance policy” in case Fortier and Cirella couldn’t get the job done. She speaks very highly of the tough Tongan in her French accent. She actually calls him “ugly but manly in a way those two pretty boys Fortier and Cirella could never be, nor could those “pastries” the Harts.” It’s a bit funny watching Tonga sit there sipping tea and eating crumpets (stuffing one crumpet after another in his mouth in one bite, the crumbs pouring down his face), oblivious to Hartel and the camera. Tonga though comes to life when the Hart Brothers show up. Hartel restrains her charge however as the Harts demand an apology for the attack last week. Hartel tells them to live with it, not to whine like little cowboys. She challenges either one of them to wrestle against Tonga tonight. Bret starts to accept, but Keith interrupts him, accepting the challenge as an older brother does. Tonga is really worked up now, and as soon as they leave he begins to destroy the Bistro set.
Bout #2 Natasha & Kari Mashore defeated the England Sisters by pinfall when Natasha pinned Tawney after flying headscissors at 6:54 -Tawney’s wrist was in a tensor bandage, but it didn’t offer enough support and she was at a major disadvantage all match, basically wrestling one handed.
Interview: Jim Brunzell is interviewed by Ron Strong. The champ’s ribs are bruised but not broken. The doctor suggests that he not wrestle until the 5th Anniversary show. However, Brunzell says that a match had been penned in for next week between he and Dynamite Kid in a non-title match to serve as a preview for the big show. Brunzell says he is not going to cancel that show, despite the doctor’s orders and that match will happen next week. Turning his attention though to Billy Robinson, the manager of Dynamite Kid, Brunzell shows some venom. He calls Robinson a traitor to his friends and fans, a sell out for the easy way to success. The champ though says that he knows someone that wants a shot at Robinson at the 5th Anniversary show. That mystery opponent will reveal himself next week in a taped interview. Brunzell says Robinson has no choice, that match has already been signed by Marty Goldstein for the big show.
Bout #3 Pre-Match: Marty Goldstein comes out and says that last week a great young talent Ben Bassarab got the biggest victory of his career over Kevin Kelly. However that moment was tarnished when Kelly attacked Bassarab from behind after the night’s main event. Goldstein says that he strongly believes in Bassarab’s talents and that he will be a star in this sport one day, hopefully right here in RCW. Tonight he is happy to help Bassarab take that one step closer to the top. A rematch will be held between Kevin Kelly and Ben Bassarab, with Desiree Petersen banned from ringside, and the winner will get to face Butch Reed at the 5th Anniversary show for the Television title.
Ben Bassarab defeated Kevin Kelly by pinfall after a top rope cross body block and a handful of tights at 6:03 -Bassarab proved his victory last week was no fluke as he controlled most of tonight’s match. However there was a bit of controversy at the end when Kelly was attempting to roll Bassarab over after the cross body block but Ben pulled him back down by the tights, and held onto them during the pin.
Post-Match: Mike Stone left the announce table to do an impromptu interview with Bassarab. He asked Ben why he cheated to beat Kelly. Bassarab said he didn’t cheat. He admits that he pulled the trunks but says it was just instinct. Bassarab says that the referee controls the match and that if he had asked him to break the hold he would have. He finishes by saying sometimes the breaks go against you, sometimes they go in your favour. Stone asks Ben if sometimes it helps to make your own breaks, but he ignores that final question.
Bout #4: Gama Singh defeated Randy Webber by submission to the Karachi clutch at 4:08 -squash match
Interview: Dynamite Kid and Billy Robinson are interviewed. They dispute Brunzell’s valour saying that if he wasn’t a chicken then next week’s match would be for the title. Robinson also says that only a yellow-belly hides behind secrecy, and welcomes the announcement of who he will face at the 5th Anniversary show. He indicates that he hopes its one of his former friends who think they can talk about him behind his back now. He vows to shut them up by destroying whomever steps forth. Robinson also says he will be wrestling a former foe of his again tonight, Angelo Mosca. He begs Mosca to retire, saying he’s old, fat, lazy, and is going to hurt himself just trying to get into the ring tonight.
[end of first hour]
Bout #5 Keith Hart and King Tonga fought to a no-contest at 3:30 -Hart used a hit and run type offense against Tonga, which was effective while it lasted, about a minute. Tonga got a hold of Hart and gave him a side slam, an elbowdrop, a belly-to-back suplex, and then a chokeslam. He indicated his intention to give the Tongan Death Grip while his manager Miss Hartel cheered him on. However, Leon Fortier and Pino Cirella hit the ring to try and get a bit of revenge. They had 2x4’s and cracked them over the back of Tonga, dropping him to one knee. He then blocked another 2x4 shot from Cirella, trapping the board under his arm and wrapped his other hand around the youngster’s throat. He dropped the hold though when Fortier cracked his board over the back of Tonga. He then slammed himself into Fortier and drove him into the corner. He whipped Fortier right into Cirella and they both went down. The big man then picked each man up in turn and gave them a chokeslam. In the meantime Bret Hart came out and pulled his brother from the ring. Tonga let out a roar as he stood over the bodies of Fortier and Cirella while Hartel applauded from the floor.
Bout #6 Brad Rheinghans defeated Rocky Della Serra by pinfall after an Olympic suplex at 6:36 -Decent match, two evenly matched foes. However after the match Rocky nailed Rheinghans from behind and then was joined by his brother Bob in a two on one beatdown.
Bout #7 Billy Robinson defeated Angelo Mosca by pinfall after a piledriver at 9:38 -Mosca gave Robinson everything he had but couldn’t keep up with the rulebreaking Brit towards the end of the bout. Robinson used blatant chokeholds as well as working over the eye of Mosca with his thumb to help secure the victory.
Main Event
Bad News Allen & Butch Reed v Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum (/w Tawney England)
Allen and Reed started off the match in a bad mood, looking for some payback and got it early. They took turns beating on Lyon and then Duncum. It was a well timed distraction by Corrie England that turned things around. She came down to ringside and tried to plant herself on the other side of the ring from her sister but referee George Gadasky would have none of it. He ordered her to the back. However the distraction allowed Lyon and Duncum to double team Reed. Duncum worked over the TV champion with a bodyslam, elbowdrop, facerake, and then a side suplex. He turned things over to Lyon who drove elbows and knees into the lower back of Reed before nailing a slingshot suplex and getting a 2 count. Reed fired back with elbows and managed to make the tag, but Gadasky was once again distracted this time by Tawney. Lyon and Duncum managed a double team piledriver, and would have got the 3 count except Allen came in and broke up the pin attempt by Duncum. This turned into a 4 man brawl with Allen and Lyon taking their fight outside the ring. Gadasky kept one eye on them but also one on Duncum and Reed fighting in the middle of the ring. Outside Tawney nailed Allen from behind with a low blow. Lyon then rammed Allen’s head into the announce table and then did a splash from the table to on top of Allen. At this point Gadasky was applying a 10 count to the combatants outside the ring despite them not being the legal men, but kept getting interrupted by the ongoing brawl inside the ring between Reed and Duncum. Tawney helped to hold down the arms of Allen across the announce table as Lyon retrieved a whip from beneath the ring. He began to give Allen lashes across the back. This was more then Reed could take and he tried to leave the ring to help his partner but Duncum nailed him from behind as he tried to climb through the ropes and Reed crashed to the floor below. Duncum then dropped a knee on Reed from the ring apron. Allen’s back was now red from the lashes and Gadasky immediately called for the bell. Angelo Mosca and Ben Bassarab came running out from the back to make the save, chasing Lyon and Duncum away with a steel chair.
Allen & Reed defeated Lyon & Duncum by disqualification at 8:50
Post- Match: Reed was seeing red and swinging wildly as he got to his feet. Totally out of control he nailed Bassarab with a haymaker knocking him right over. Mosca had to tackle Reed to the ground to calm him down. Allen grabbed a mic and jumped on the announce table, pronouncing that he was going to kill Chris Lyon.
Promo; Coming to the Winnipeg Arena on December 13th, RCW presents the 5th Anniversary Show. · RCW Championship: Jim Brunzell v Dynamite Kid · Canadian Women’s Title Match: Natasha v Tawney England · RCW Television Title: Butch Reed v Ben Bassarab · World Champions collide; Harley Race v Bob Backlund · Billy Robinson v “mystery opponent” · Abdullah the Butcher
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
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December 1, 1984 River City Wrestling #172 Calgary, Alberta
Opening Bout: Brad Rheinghans defeated Goldie Rogers by pinfall after the Olympic suplex at 4:05 -squash match
Post-Match Interview: Brad Rheinghans is still upset at the Della Serra Brothers for their sneak attack on him after his victory last week against Rocky Della Serra. He challenges them to a tag team match next week. He says he won’t keep the fans in suspense and announces his tag partner will be his long time friend, Steve Olsonoski!!
Bout #2 Tawney England defeated Allyson Amerman by pinfall after a DDT at 6:49 -Tawney was nursing her sore wrist throughout this match and it almost cost her the victory. Only an out of the blue DDT saved her the embarrassment of losing to an unknown.
Miss Hartel’s Bistro (/w special guest Ben Bassarab) Hartel makes it sound like a rags to riches story for Bassarab’s climb to the top, where he will now face Butch Reed for the TV title at the 5th Anniversary show. She calls him an undersized underdog. She begins to ask him about being punched out last week after the main event by Reed. Bassarab says it was an accident, that Reed just came up swinging. Hartel tries to plant the seeds of doubt in Bassarab’s mind saying that Reed sees him as a threat. Butch Reed comes out. He offers an apology to Bassarab, saying he didn’t know who he was punching at, he was confused and hurt. Hartel urges Bassarab to get even and slug Reed. But after some hesitation he accepts Reed’s apology and then they shake hands. Billy Robinson and Dynamite Kid arrive on the scene next. Robinson says that it’s a miracle that Bassarab finally has made it to the top. Well not really a miracle, but an awakening. He used to be part of the “walk over me” club, but Robinson says that cheating has allowed Bassarab’s more aggressive side to reach the top. He offers his mentorship and managerial services to Bassarab. Now its Reed’s turn to try and talk Bassarab out of something. Finally, Bassarab just shakes off both Reed and Robinson without another word.
Bout #3 Richard Charland defeated El Falcon by pinfall after a piledriver at 5:21 -squash match.
Bout #4 Corrie England defeated Rhonda Singh by pinfall after a sunset flip at 7:20 -very competitive and even match, but England made the most of a telegraphed backbody drop by Singh to pull out the victory.
Interview: The Triumvirate come to the ring in force. Chris Lyon, Bobby Duncum, Tawney and Corrie England. Lyon and Duncum congratulate Corrie on a big victory (they then throw in a few fat jokes at Rhonda’s expense). Chris then addresses Tawney. He says its time for Tawney to be a team player and to do what is best for the group. He says its obvious that she is less then 100% and she should allow Corrie to substitute for her at the 5th Anniversary show in her title match against Natasha. At first Tawney says no, that her injury isn’t that bad and she will be ready for the match. When that doesn’t change Lyon’s opinion she starts to suggest that Corrie has Duncum wrapped around her little finger, and that Lyon should be standing up for her against them. He says that isn’t the case, that this is the team, and it’s a team decision. He says he can’t make Tawney give the title shot to Corrie but it’s the right thing to do for the group. Corrie then gives a little impassioned speech about how she’s always looked up to Tawney and tried to emulate her. She says Tawney is already a 2 time RCW Women’s champion and that all she wants to do is make a little bit of a legacy for herself. Finally Tawney cracks and says okay, and gives her title shot to Corrie. Lyon and Corrie give her a big hug. They try and call Duncum in for a group hug but the big Texan won’t have anything to do with it, launching a loogie across the ring instead.
They then turn their attention to Bad News Allen. Lyon says that he enjoyed whipping some obedience into Allen last week, but apparently he didn’t get to finish the job as Allen was still mouthing off after the match about wanting to kill Lyon. Well Lyon says that Allen can have a match against him at the 5th Anniversary show, but only if he can beat Bobby Duncum now. Bad News Allen comes out to take the challenge.
Bout #5 Bad News Allen defeated Bobby Duncum by countout at 5:30 -Allen was a house o’fire and finally Duncum and Corrie England got tired of being made a human piñata and just walked away.
[end of first hour]
Bout #6 Angelo Mosca v Chris Lyon (/w Tawney England)
Mosca controlled the first few minutes, with punches, kicks, bearhugs, and bodyslams. He went for his elbowsmash finisher but Lyon moved at the last second and took the shot off of his shoulder instead. He left the ring for a break, and a massage from Tawney. Of course Mosca followed him out and threw him bad shoulder first into the ringsteps. Back inside he worked over the shoulder but failed to get a pinfall or submission. Lyon left the ring again for a break, and again Mosca followed. Lyon though ducked back into the ring and then caught Mosca coming in with a forearm to the head. Lyon took control of the match punishing King Kong in the lower back. He got him into the Boston Crab but Mosca was able to bridge and power out of it. Lyon tried to hit the slingshot suplex but Mosca was too big and blocked the move. Mosca went on the offensive now, whipping Lyon from pillar to post. This lasted until Tawney got a chance to cheat, pulling down the bottom rope which sent Mosca over the top to the floor below. Unfortunately referee Wyatt Hall saw the indiscretion and called for the bell.
Angelo Mosca defeated Chris Lyon by disqualification for outside interference at 9:27
Pre-Match: Miss Hartel comes to the ring with King Tonga to a round of jeers. Hartel says that Tonga is going to dominate and rule RCW, but she wants it sooner rather then later. Last week such nuisances as Keith Hart, Leon Fortier and Pino Cirella tried to get in the way. Well tonight Tonga wants to rid himself of those nuisances. Hartel challenges the Hart Brothers, Fortier and Cirella to come down to the ring and take on Tonga 4 on 1.
Bout #7 Handi-Cap Match – Texas Tornado Style Keith Hart, Bret Hart, Leon Fortier, and Pino Cirella V King Tonga (/w Miss Hartel)
Well that’s a bit misleading because at first just Fortier and Cirella took her up on the challenge. For the first minute of this match they unsuccessfully tried to take out Tonga. Then Bret Hart came running into the ring in street clothes. It was now 3 on 1, as they backed Tonga into a corner. They tried taking turns but Tonga matched them blow for blow. Then they tried tying him up but he was too strong and kept tossing them off and then landing a few standing side kicks. With his brother in trouble Keith Hart finally came out to the ring. He flew into the corner catching Tonga in the head with a forearm. Bret rolled out of the ring and grabbed a hold of Tonga’s legs and tried to trip him down. He didn’t succeed but it did allow Fortier and Cirella to pin Tonga while Keith peppered in a few more forearm shots. Suddenly the fans were on their feet as Abdullah the Butcher came down to the ring. Seeing the madman from the Sudan Miss Hartel rolled into the ring and into a neutral corner. Abby slowly entered the ring which was all the distraction that Tonga needed to slap aside Cirella, and then plant a chokehold on both Keith Hart and Leon Fortier. Abdullah went right for Cirella who was just getting to his feet. Abby punched him, gave him a headbutt and then a big splash. Keith Hart jumped on Abby's back with a sleeperhold but Abby just smashed Keith back into a turnbuckle. Tonga in the meantime devastated Fortier with a chokeslam. Bret Hart rolled into the ring and was going right after Abby but Tonga caught him with a sidekick. He then whipped him to Abby who took him down with a thundering powerslam. All 4 men were down but referee Kenny Jay called for the bell and threw the match out.
No-contest at 4:19
Post-Match: Miss Hartel had to rally the troops and convince her men to back off and retreat to the back. From the aisleway Hartel turned back to the ring with a mic, as the Hart Brothers helped each other to their feet. Hartel said her men King Tonga and Abdullah the Butcher challenge the Hart Brothers to a tag team title match at the 5th Anniversary show. Keith and Bret just nodded their acceptance.
Main Event Non-Title Match Jim Brunzell v Dynamite Kid (/w Billy Robinson)
Robinson distracted Brunzell before the bell which allowed DK to Pearl Harbour him and take the early advantage. Dkid worked a front chancery that he kept slipping into a chokehold until referee George Gadasky would catch him. Kid continued the punishment with a ribbreaker right on the champ’s injured side, followed by an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle. A pair of snap suplexes followed by a belly-to-belly got the challenger a 2 count. He went for all the marbles with a Superplex from the top, but Brunzell fought him off, knocking him back into the ring. They now traded the advantage back and forth and came off the ropes at each other several times. The match spilled outside and into the vicinity of Robinson which caused Gadasky to get right in there and back Robinson away. However, this allowed Dkid an undetected kick to the groin. He then rammed Brunzell back first into the ring apron and then smacked him hard with a punch to the injured ribs. Back inside though Brunzell blocked a suplex attempt with his leg, and then turned it into a reverse neckbreaker. Now it was the champ’s turn to hit some offense with a pair of dropkicks, a monkey flip, and a back body drop. Brunzell sent DK to the ropes and laid out a flying dropkick, but DK held onto the ropes so the champ hit nothing but air. Dk kicked Brunzell in the gut and then took him over with a snap suplex. He then gave him a headbutt drop and covered for a 2 count. DK backed Brunzell against the ropes and chopped him hard across the chest several times. He then came off the opposite ropes and with a full head of steam tried to nail Brunzell with a cross body block. But the champ arched his back, and when the two collided it looked for a moment like they would both flip over the top rope. However, Brunzell managed to shift his weight enough to come back down on his feet, while DK went over the top and landed right on Robinson who had come over to try and help his man. Brunzell left the ring to bring DK back inside. He whipped him off the ropes and this time nailed him with a perfect flying dropkick to the chin. DK was out cold, and the champ got the 1, 2, Billy Robinson came in and dropped a knee on Brunzell to break up the pin.
Jim Brunzell defeated Dynamite Kid by disqualification for outside interference at 10:48
Post-Match: Robinson hoisted Brunzell in the air and brought him down with a ribbreaker. He held Brunzell’s side over his knee for a couple seconds before releasing the hold. He stomped a few more times at Brunzell and then put him in a half-nelson exposing the injured ribcage for Dynamite Kid who was now back on his feet. Kid nailed a kick to the ribs of Brunzell, and another…
RAT-A-TAT-TAT I SMELL A RAT, NOT JUST ANY RAT, BUT AN ENGLISH RAT..
The crowd went nuts when they could hear the unmistakable voice over the PA system. Robinson and Dkid immediately released Brunzell and began to look around.
THAT’S RIGHT CALGARY, IT’S YOUR GOOD FRIEND DA CHRUSHER!! NO I CAN’T BE THERE TONIGHT, I’M STILL AT MY HOME IN THE CITY I MADE FAMOUS, MILWAUKEE.. BUT I AM PACKING MY BAGS, GOT MY STOOGIES, MY BOOTS, AND MY CHARILE PRIDE RECORDS AND I’M HEADING TO WINNIPEG FOR DECEMBER 13TH, THE ANNIVERSARY SHOW. YOU KNOW SOMETHING DYNAMITE KID, I’VE BEEN BEATING BUMS LIKE YOU UP SINCE YOUR MOMMA WAS FEEDING YOU FROM A BOTTLE, AND YOUR DAD WAS SCOLDING YOU FOR SOILING YOUR KNICKERS. SO DON’T BOTHER ME SON. AS FOR YOU ROBINSON, WE WAS UP AND DOWN THE TOWNS BEATING THE HECK OUT OF LYING, CHEATING, NO GOOD PUNKS TOGETHER. BUT THIS ONE I HAVE TO DO MYSELF, CAUSE YOU HAVE TURNED INTO A NO GOOD VARMINT, AND JUST LIKE THERE’S NO FOOLING WITH POULIN’S IN WINNIPEG, THEY’LL BE NO SCREWING WITH THE CRUSER IN WINNIPEG. I’M GOING TO HIT YOU SO HARD WITH THE BOLO PUNCH BILLY ROBINSON THAT YOUR CHIN IS GOING TO LAND IN ENGLAND TWO WEEKS BEFORE YOUR ASHES ARRIVE. AND THEN ME AND ANGELO, AND GOOD OL’ JIMMY BRUNZELL, AND STEVE O, AND RHEINGHANS, WE’RE ALL GOING TO GO DOWNTOWN AND GET US A KEG. ROBINSON IT’S ME AND YOU BUM, AND YOU AIN’T GOT A PRAYER. NOW, LET’S “ROLL OUT DA BARRELS, WE’LL HAVE A BARREL OF FUN, OH YEAH, ROLL OUT DA BARRELS, WE GOT DA BLUES ON DA RUN”
Outside the ring are Angelo Mosca, Steve O, and Brad Rheinghans who have caught Dynamite and Robinson listening intently to the voice recording. They enter the ring and go right after the duo with fists a flying.
Promo; December 13th, 1984, Winnipeg Arena, RCW presents the 5th Anniversary Show • RCW Heavyweight Title: Jim Brunzell v Dynamite Kid • Canadian Women’s Title: Natasha v Corrie England • RCW Television Title: Butch Reed v Ben Bassarab • RCW Tag Team Titles: The Hart Brothers v King Tonga & Abdullah the Butcher • Da Chrusher v Billy Robinson • Harley Race v Bob Backlund • Bad News Allen v Chris Lyon • And much more
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!!
December 8, 1984 River City Wrestling #173 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg Manitoba
Promo; 5th Anniversary show, Winnipeg Arena, December 13th.
Promo; highlights of the first ever main event of an RCW event January 5th, 1980 (River City Wrestling #1 - Salisbury School, Winnipeg, Manitoba Finals for the New River City Wrestling Heavyweight Championship. The Destroyer over Mike Valiant when he countered a piledriver with a sunset flip then arched back and made the pinfall holding Valiants legs. 28:27 [The Destroyer wins the RCW Heavyweight Championship]
Promo; Highlights of the first meeting between Bob Backlund and Harley Race in a RCW ring.
Results of Wrestling Summit 2: July 25th, 1984 Chicago, Ill Semi-Main Event Former World Champions Collide
Bob Backlund, 234 lbs., Princeton, MN, (WWF) V Harley Race, 260 lbs., Kansas City, MO (NWA)
Harley Race defeated Bob Backlund by countout in 0:31:22.
See these two former World Champions hook it up one more time at RCW’s 5th Anniversary show.
Bout #1
North-South Connection: (Rick McGraw & Billy Joe Travis) V King Tonga & Abdullah the Butcher (/w Miss Hartel)
As could be expected this was a bit of a squash match. Tonga started the match and had some fun at the expense of Travis. Finally he tossed Travis into the far corner so that McGraw could make the tag in. Tonga also tagged in Abby. It was the butcher’s turn to have some fun, this time at the expense of McGraw. Abby worked over McGraw and could have had the pin but again he allowed him to tag in Travis, who fared no better against Abby. Tonga though was expecting the tag in and didn’t get it. He then tagged himself in by smacking Abby hard across the back. This of course set off Abby, and he slugged Tonga. In fact the two went right after each other, a battle that spilled outside. Despite the attempts by Hartel to control them they would not heed her words and Tonga was counted out as he battled Abby.
McGraw & Travis defeated Tonga & Abby by countout at 6:42
Post-Match: Eventually these tag “partners” allowed Hartel to get between then and take them to the back without further incident.
Interview: Bad News Allen is pleased that he will be getting Chris Lyon at the 5th Anniversary show, but says he isn’t interested in a normal match with the way it measures a win or loss. He wants some revenge for the humiliation of being whipped, and for the humiliation suffered by Butch Reed when they attempted to hang him. He says he has permission from Marty Goldstein to make this match a Winnipeg North End Streetfight.
Promo; highlights of the main event from the 1st Anniversary show. December 13, 1980 River City Wrestling #25 Salisbury School, Winnipeg, Canada
1st Anniversary Spectacular MAIN EVENT RCW Heavyweight Championship Match
The Destroyer defeated The Mummy by pinfall with an atomic drop followed by a belly-to-back suplex at 20:34.
[The Destroyer retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
**Post-Match: The Mummy attacked The Destroyer with a lead pipe. He managed to do enough damage before Chris Lyons and Steve Olsonoski could make the save that The Destroyer had to be taken from the ring in a stretcher.
Destroyer would sustain injuries from that attack that would force him to forfeit his title in the new year. He had been the first and only champion in RCW history. Then fan favourite, Chris Lyon would defeat the Mummy in a tournament to become the 2nc champion.
Promo: Highlights of the main event from the 2ndAnniversary show 2nd Anniversary Show December 12, 1981 River City Wrestling #46 Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg MB MAIN EVENT Dog Collar Chain Match The feud from Mid-Atlantic spills over to River City Junkyard Dog defeated Greg Valentine by touching all four corner turnbuckles in a dog collar chain match at 18:02 **JYD thrilled the fans by picking up the victory in a bloody encounter. The fans gave both men a standing ovation after the match for their excellent work.
[end of first hour]
Bout #2 Brad Rheinghans & Steve Olsonoski defeated Rocky & Bob Della Serra by disqualification for outside interference (Richard Charland) at 7:54 -Rheinghans and Steve O had this match well in hand after overcoming the cheating of the Della Serras only to have Charland hit the ring in a sneak attack. 3 on 2 Les Quebecois had the advantage, but that ended when King Kong Mosca hit the ring and started to take numbers.
Post-Match: Angelo Mosca challenged the cowardly trio to a six-man tag match at the Anniversary Show. They accepted of course to the delight of the fans.
Promo: Highlights of the main event from the 3rd anniversary show 3rd Anniversary Show December 11, 1982 River City Wrestling #87 Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg, MB MAIN EVENT - STEEL CAGE MATCH RCW Heavyweight Title Match Chris Lyon defeated The Destroyer by pinfall following a release German suplex which bounced the Destroyer off the cage wall at 22:47 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Title] **Post-match Lyon got on the mic and replying to all the boos he received told the fans off, and that if he had followed them he would be watching the Destroyer still the champion, protected by the promoters. Instead he stands there, bloodied but triumphant. He then calls out his triumverate team mates Mike Valiant and Clarke Roenick, who were unsuccesful tonight in winning the RCW tag titles. While he waits he says he also wouldn't be standing here the champion without their help, and he wants to share the moment of glory with them. However as the two walk down the aisle, they stop half way, and then actually get cheered as they turn their back on Lyon and walk away.
That would of course spell the beginning of the end for the first incarnation of the Triumvirate. Soon Roenick would be gone from RCW and Valiant and Lyon would be bitter enemies. Lyon however would come out on top after adding Bobby Duncum and Angelo Mosca to his group when he formed the second version of the Triumvirate.
Promo; Crusher sends another promo, this one accompanied by footage. Pretty much the same message that he sent at the Calgary show last week.
Promo; Highlights of the main event from the 4th Anniversary show 4th Anniversary Show December 15, 1983 River City Wrestling #128 Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg, MB
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Chris Lyon defeats Mike Valiant by submission with the figure-four leglock at 30:47 [Chris Lyon retains the RCW Heavyweight Championship]
Post-Match: Superstar Billy Graham helps Mike Valiant out of the ring. He and Gadasky pretty much carry Valiant to the back. Meanwhile Chris Lyon celebrates with Bobby Duncum and Angelo Mosca (still wearing the tag team gold) and their valets Tawney and Corrie England. The ring quickly fills up with debris as another year comes to an end in River City Wrestling.
Pre-Match: The announced main event was Jim Brunzell and Butch Reed to take on Dynamite Kid and Billy Robinson. However, after all four men were in the ring together out came Ben Bassarab to the announce table. Robinson asked him if he had reconsidered his offer of taking him under his wing. Bassarab said no he hadn’t but thought it was unfair that Reed was getting a warm-up match and that Dynamite Kid was getting another chance to scout his opponent, Brunzell, in the ring tonight. Bassarab chalked it up to RCW not really taking him seriously. Robinson offered his spot in the tag match to Bassarab who after a bit of thought agreed.
Main Event Jim Brunzell & Butch Reed V Dynamite Kid & Ben Bassarab
Brunzell and Kid started off, and it was even with neither man getting an advantage. However, Kid did manage to back Brunzell into their corner and make the tag to Bassarab. Instead of a clean break Kid pinned the champ into the corner and urged Bassarab to cheap shot him. The youngster however refused, and Kid had to release Brunzell. Jumpin’ Jimmy went right to work on Bassarab with a Mexican hip toss, a drop toe hold, and a reverse chinlock. Dkid came in to break the hold and this brought Reed into the fray and we had a four man brawl on our hands. Once it settled out Reed and Dkid were tagged in. Reed went to work with forearms and chops. He backed Dkid into the corner and drove his shoulder into him several times. Off the ropes and Dkid saved himself from a devastating shoulderblock by diving under and then tagging in Bassarab. Reed went right to work on Ben the same way he did with Dkid backing him into the corner. After the break though Bassarab nailed Reed with a kick to the shin, then one to the back of the calf. He caught Reed falling and finished the descent with a DDT. He covered but only got a 2 count. Bassarab tagged out to Dkid who kept up the punishment, but after a minute Reed ducked under a clothesline, and countered with a backslide to get a 2 count, When both men struggled to their feet Reed was up first and took DK down with a clothesline. Both men managed to tag out and we had Brunzell and Bassarab going at it. Brunzell took Bassarab down with a double leg, and then dropped an elbow to the inside of his thigh. He continued to work on the legs of Bassarab, but the youngster fired back by sending the champ hard to the buckle, and then body dropping him on the rebound. Bassarab tagged out to Dkid who told Ben to hold Brunzell down, as he climbed to the top turnbuckle.But Bassarab after a little hesitation refused. Dkid had to climb back down from the turnbuckle and Brunzell got the jump on him. Hiptoss, monkey flip, standing dropkick, standing surfboard, beil throw, headsmash into the turnbuckle, knee drop from the 2nd rope but still only a 2nd count. Brunzell tagged out to Reed who nailed DK with a bodyslam, boot rake, and then a powerslam. Reed covered but only got a 2 count. Billy Robinson jumped up on the apron and started to complain to referee George Gadasky about Reed’s rough tactics. Bassarab came over on the apron a few feet and tried to convince Robinson to get down from the apron. Reed lined up Dkid and tried to whip him into Robinson, but the Kid reversed the move and whipped Reed instead. However the champ’s path was off from Kid’s and Reed ended up smashing right into Bassarab, knocking him clear and hard off the apron. The collision dazed Reed and Kid caught him with a fisherman suplex into a pin and got the victory.
Dynamite & Bassarab defeated Brunzell & Reed by pinfall when Dynamite pinned Reed after a fisherman suplex at 12:42
Post-Match: Brunzell went straight over to help his tag partner who it looked like may have a concussion after hitting his head hard into Bassarab. Outside the ring Robinson and Dynamite hoisted a hurting Bassarab onto his feet and they supported his weight, on eon each side as they walked him backstage.
That’s it for another edition..
No, as Brunzell and Reed are pictured walking up the aisle suddenly Bassarab comes running back with a steel chair and ~waffles~ Butch Reed over the head. He tries to do the same to Brunzell but the champ gets his hands up and tries to wrestle the chair away. Dynamite Kid of course is in a second later, smashing an axhandle chop into the ribcage of Brunzell. Now Dynamite is kicking the heck out of a fallen Brunzell while Basaarab does the same thing to Reed. Billy Robinson stands and watches, his arms crossed, a big smile on his face.
See ya on December 13th for the biggest show of the year!!
Line-up for 5th Anniversary Show RCW Title: Jim Brunzell v Dynamite Kid Bob Backlund v Harley Race RCW TV title: Butch Reed v Ben Bassarab Crusher v Billy Robinson RCW Tag Titles: Hart Brothers v King Tonga & Abdullah the Butcher Street Fight: Bad News Allen v Chris Lyon Mosca/Rheinghans/SteveO v Della Serras/Charland Canadian Women's Title: Natasha v Corrie England
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River City Wrestling presents The 5th Anniversary Spectacular
December 13, 1984 River City Wrestling #174 Winnipeg Arena, Winnipeg Manitoba Local rockers “Streetheart” featuring front man Kenny Shields are on hand to perform “Oh Canada” before the matches kick off.
Marty Goldstein welcomes members of the Winnipeg Blue Bombers football club to tonight’s proceedings. The fans give a rousing ovation as the players Chris Walby, Williard Reeves, Wylie Turner, and Bob Cameron are announced. They are congratulated on their recent victory of the 1984 CFL Grey Cup championship.
Opening Bout: Canadian Women’s Championship Bout
Natasha (champion) v Corrie England
Referee: Wyatt Hall
Collar-elbow hook up to begin with Natasha backing England to the ropes and breaking clean. They repeat with roles reversed and surprisingly England breaks clean. They try to hook up a 3rd time but England fakes out Natasha and takes her down with a single leg. She drops a knee into the fleshy thigh and then begins to work over the champ’s wheel. This lasts for a couple minutes before Natasha manages to reverse things and get a side headlock on the challenger. England keeps trying to push Natasha off but the champ holds on by putting on the breaks. Corrie though eventually breaks it by taking the champ up and over with a suplex. England clears the cobwebs and then they hook up again. The pace though goes up a few paces as they do some whips to the ropes, play a little criss cross. England tries to drop an elbow onto Natasha who was waiting for the challenger to jump over, but the champ sees it and rolls out of the way. She then keeps Corrie reeling with three successive hip tosses. England bails out of the ring for a break, but when she tries to stand she is too dizzy and falls down, bringing a big cheer from the crowd. The challenger then uses the ring apron to steady herself only to eat some shoe leather as Natasha nails her with a baseball slide. The champ then climbs to the top turnbuckle and is poised for a very high risk flight to the floor below where England is regaining her feet. However, referee Hall starts to hold onto the champ’s leg to prevent her after having counted to 5 and not getting a break. Natasha jumps to the mat only to have her feet pulled out from under her by the challenger who then rams her leg against the ring post. The challenger risks DQ by repeating the move before re-entering the ring. England applies some spinning toe holds to Natasha and then a leg-spreader. Unable to get the champ to submit she tries body scissors but still to no avail. After a couple of punches to the head the challenger grabs the champ’s hair for a hairplane spin, but the champ steps forward and drives both her elbows hard into the chest area of the challenger. She then takes England down with a DDT. Both women are down and struggle to their feet at the count of 8, using each other as support, back to back, Natasha comes to her senses first, hooks the arms of the challenger and rolls her over, gets 1, 2, but England kicks them over to the side. They roll sideways together and the challenger ends up rolling up the champ with her legs spread wide for leverage and gets the 1, 2, 3 !!
Corrie England defeats Natasha by pinfall after a back slide at 9:40 [Corrie England wins the Canadian Women’s Title]
Post-Match: Bobby Duncum comes down to the ring to celebrate with his valet. Seconds later Chris Lyon is also in the ring to celebrate. Corrie however goes over to the ropes and calls for her sister Tawney to join them. However, there is no sign of the two time former RCW ladies champion, which seems to put a major damper on the celebration.
Bout #2: Six Man Tag Match
Angelo Mosca, Brad Rheinghans, and Steve Olsonoski V Rocky & Bob Della Serra, and Richard Charland
Referee: Buddy Lane
Lots of back and forth in this match, all six men seeing good action and no weak links exploited. Both teams freely seem to enter the ring to break up pin attempts and it becomes apparent that Buddy Lane is near the end of his rope with the behaviour. A six man brawl breaks out and Steve O is on the wrong end of some nice shots by Charland. Steve O is in trouble for a couple mintues until he tags out to Rheinghans. The Olympian works over Rocky Della Serra good and then tags out to Mosca. King Kong tries to finish off Rocky with his bear hug but this brings in all the other men. Rheinghans and Steve O clean house, and then Mosca tags out to Rheinghans. Brad nails Rocky with the Olympic suplex and picks up the victory.
Mosca, Rheinghans, and Olsonoski defeated R. & B. Della Serra, and Charland by pinfall when Rheinghans pinned Rocky after an Olympic suplex at 11:48
Bout #3: North End Street Fight No DQ – No Countout – Falls Count Anywhere
Bad News Allen v Chris Lyon
Referee: Kenny Jay
Allen starts the match off by attacking Lyon before the bell. He chops away at Lyon and then throws him out of the ring. Jay tries to hold Allen back but Bad News glares him away. This delay costs him though as Lyon catches him on the apron with a punch to the groin. He then fireman carries Allen off the apron and flapjacks him onto the floor. Lyon then jumps off the ring steps onto Allen with a flying elbowdrop. This only gets a 2 count. So Lyon then tries to come off the apron while holding the ringbell but Allen moves out of the way. He then clotheslines Lyon when he tries to get to his feet. Allen stands over the former champ, waistlocks him, pulls him up, and then drives him face first back down to the ground. He covers but only gets a 1 count. Allen measures Lyon and then hotshots him backward, smashing his face off the ring apron. Allen then pulls a hockey stick from under the ring. When Lyon struggles to his knees his face is a bloody mess, his nose bleeding down his chin. Allen wields the stick around his shoulders like a Judo master and then wields it like a sword, smacking Lyon across the chest. Allen goes for the pin but amazingly Lyon grabs a hold of a broom from under the ring and smashes Allen in the ribs to break the count. Both men take a bit to get to their feet. Allen swings at Lyon with the hockey stick but the Winnipegger ducks and then lunges forward with the broom using a two hand hold to smash the handle into the chest of Allen, knocking him to the ground. Lyon then drives the end of the handle right into the groin of Allen. Lyon walks over to the announce table and spends a few seconds wiping his face, splashing it off with water, and applying pressure to his nose. After this 30 second or so pause, Allen has finally made his way over. Lyon sees him coming and takes the high ground of the announce table. Allen swings the hockey stick but Lyon jumps over it, landing back on the table and then smacks Allen across the face with the broom. He then leaps to the ground and with Allen on his knees Lyon places the broomstick handle across the larynx of Allen from behind, leaning back to put even more pressure on the throat. Kenny Jay looks extremely concerned about the welfare of Allen and watches carefully as Bad News desperately claws away at the broomstick. Finally Allen manages to back Lyon into the announce table and then flip him forward over his head. Bad News tries to crawl away as he grips at his throat. Once Lyon gets to his feet he runs over and tries to finish off Allen with a side cradle but Allen rolls out at the count of 2. Back on their feet Lyon tries to pick up the broomstick but Allen steps on it, trapping Lyon’s fingers underneath the stick. Allen then takes his other foot and out of the blue ~waffles~ the bent over head of Lyon with his finisher the enzuigiri. The fans are on their feet because this match is over. Allen covers and Jay counts 1, 2, broken up by Bobby Duncum. Kenny Jay tries to intervene but Duncum pushes him hard to the ground. Duncum and Lyon begin to stomp away freely at Allen. Duncum nails him with a bulldog, and then Lyon finishes him off with a German suplex still outside the ring. But there is no referee to count. Perplexed Lyon and Duncum nail Allen once more, this time with a double vertical suplex. Lyon sends Duncum to the back to get another referee when early attempts to revive Jay are not met with success. Duncum runs up the ramp, is lost from site for a second, and then comes back into site, reeling backward. Out follows Hacksaw Butch Reed and he’s right on Duncum nailing him with punches backing him towards the scene of the crime. Reed finally knocks the Texan down with a clothesline just in time to face Lyon. But Lyon is too quick, and nails Reed with a kick to the groin, followed by a DDT. Lyon then nails Reed over the back with the hockey stick, breaking it in two. Duncum is back on his feet and joins Lyon in stomping away at Reed. Referee Kenny Jay is finally beginning to show signs of life. The Triumvirate members then turn their attention back to Allen and again begin to stomp away like a pack of wild dogs. Suddenly Marty Goldstein appears from the back, and he’s brought the Posse!! Or rather some large athletes wearing the familiar hometown Blue & Gold. Huge offensive lineman “Bluto” Chris Walby, along with more human sized Williard Reeves and Wylie Turner are on the scene. They go right after Duncum upon instruction by Goldstein and tackle him to the ground. Reeves holds him down in a headlock while Turner holds his legs, and Walby sits on his back. He is effectively neutralized. Lyon just watches this happen and yells nasty things at Goldstein who openly laughs back at him. One more Bomber has appeared, a rather small Bomber though and he stands right behind Lyon. The former RCW champ turns around and finds himself face to face with Bob Cameron, the CFL’s greatest Punter. Lyon gets that “oh no” look on his face and reaches with his hands to cover the sweet spot…too late. Punt, right between the uprights, and Lyon keels over. The fans cheer as Goldstein leads Cameron, and the other Bombers (who now carry Duncum) to the back. Allen and Lyon get to their feet and try and figure out what is happening. Lyon is still bleeding from the nose. Allen helps Kenny Jay to his feet who tells the two men to hook it up. Allen punches Lyon, several times, until he flees for safety inside the ring. He catches Allen on entry with a kick, and then nails him with a rib-buster. He applies a knee to the ribs while holding an armbar but Allen won’t quit. Lyon tries for a suplex but Allen blocks it. Bad News nails Lyon with a shortarm clothesline. Lyon struggles to his feet, and Allen nails him with the enzuigiri for the win.
Bad News Allen defeated Chris Lyon by pinfall in a North End Streetfight after hitting an enzuigiri at 12:31
Post-Match: Bad News Allen helps Butch Reed to his feet and the two men begin to walk to the back supporting each other. They are met half way up the ramp by the Blue Bomber members who applaud them before helping them limp their way to the backstage area. The fans are appreciative of the efforts of all those men and cheer them loudly.
[first intermission]
Pre-Match: The camera pans ringside where we get a wave from the patriarch of the Hart family, Stu Hart along with one more of his sons Bruce.
Bout #4 RCW Tag Team Title Match
Keith & Bret Hart (champions) V Abdullah the Butcher & King Tonga (/w Miss Hartel)
Referee: George Gadasky
This match really consisted of a prologue and two chapters. The prologue saw King Tonga start the match off and go right to work on Keith Hart, who insisted on starting the match over his younger brother. Tonga controlled Keith, backed him into the corner and tagged in Abby to begin chapter one. Abdullah came in and controlled Keith, but allowed him to tag out to Bret. The youngster tried to take Abby off his feet but couldn’t budge the Sudanese madman. Abby pounded Bret down and then slammed him. He dropped a big elbow and almost got the 3 count. He worked a slow, methodical attack against each Hart brother, seemingly more interested in hurting them then winning the match. He also refused to tag out to Tonga. The Hart Brothers just couldn’t muster enough offensive against Abby, and soon both were wearing the crimson mask. Finally having had enough at the urgings of his father Keith entered the ring and helped his brother Bret double team Abby. Tonga did not budge to try and help his partner, and the Hart Brothers started to make some progress while Gadasky applied a very slow count. The Harts nailed Abby with a bodyslam (it took both of them), and then a double elbowdrop. They then whipped Abby to the ropes and then rocked him with a double dropkick. Abby staggered back to the ropes where Tonga made the blind tag off his back to begin chapter two. Entering the ring Tonga nailed Keith with a savate kick that dropped him. Hartel managed to corral Abby to the ring apron, and in fact Abby left all together. He paused long enough to attack Stu and Bruce, but when security intervened he just left to the backstage area despite the pleas of Hartel. Meanwhile inside the ring Tonga nailed Bret with a bodyslam, facerake, and then a hanging vertical suplex. Keith was still trying to come to his senses. Tonga set up Bret and locked on the Tongan death grip. Bret lasted only a few seconds before crying uncle.
King Tonga & Abdullah the Butcher defeated the Hart Brothers by pinfall when Tonga made Bret submit to the Tongan death grip at 8:43 [King Tonga & Abdullah the Butcher won the RCW Tag Team Titles]
Bout #5 Crusher v Billy Robinson
Referee: Wyatt Hall
As loud as the crowd got for their hometown heroes in the North End Streetfight, it was eclipsed by the standing ovation given to da Crusher. To add a little “Anniversary Spectacular” touch to the event, Crusher was preceded to the ring by 4 accordian players all performing “Roll Out the Barrels”. The man who made Milwaukee famous was so touched by the ovation he got that he let his guard down. That allowed Robinson to sneak attack him from behind and drive him to the buckle. Robinson then grabbed one of the accordions and smashed it into the Crusher’s gut. Referee Hall finally called for the bell. As could be expected Robinson controlled the early minutes of the match with an atomic drop, belly to belly suplex, and a couple attempts at a submission with an abdominal stretch. Robinson even took the match outside and punished Crusher with some closed fists. Finally Crusher got things turned around after Robinson telegraphed a back body drop and Crusher wound up the Bolo punch..and then poked the Brit in the eye with his fingers. Crusher went to work with fists, kicks, and a bearhug. Robinson reached the ropes but the Crusher refused to yield and the men spilled out of the ring to the floor. Crusher whipped Robinson into the ring steps, with the Brit toppling over them. Crusher then grabbed Robinson’s leg and banged it repeatedly off the ringsteps. Crusher rolled back inside to beat the 10 count while he awaited Robinson’s return. Billy got close to the ropes but when Crusher tried to grab him the ref broke the count and ordered Crusher to a neutral corner. Hall started the count again from 1 while the Crusher stewed in the corner, and Robinson complained to Hall. Dynamite Kid suddenly appeared from the back with a ceramic beer stein and ~waffled~ Crusher in the back of the head from behind. Dkid then hoisted da Crusher in the air and brought him down with the brainbuster. Robinson entered the ring, and by the time Hall turned and couldn’t figure out what happened to Crusher, Dynamite Kid was hiding under the ring apron. Robinson picked up the Crusher and nailed him with a double underhook suplex for the unpopular win.
Billy Robinson defeated Crusher by pinfall after a double underhook suplex at 7:27
Bout #6 RCW Television Title
Butch Reed (champion) v Ben Bassarab
Referee: Buddy Lane
Bassarab did not like the jeers he was receiving from the crowd and twice left the ring to argue with them instead of locking up. Finally Reed went out to get him but Bassarab ducked back into the ring and then caught Reed with a boot as he entered. The Canadian went to work with kicks, punches, a double axhandle chop, and a bulldog from the 2nd turnbuckle, but failed to get the pinfall. He then tried to match Reed with punches and power which was a mistake as Reed began to fire back. Bassarab tried to leave the ring but Reed grabbed him by the trunks and hauled him back inside. The champ went to work with a pair of elbowsmashes and a bodyslam. He only got a 1 count on the pin. He worked a reverse chin lock, and then a front chancery. Bassarab though bounced him off the ropes and took him down with a drop toe hold. He then applied a front chancery of his own until Reed lifted him in the air and broke the hold with an atomic drop. The two then collided as Bassarab bounced off the ropes. The Canadian rolled to the floor while the champ recovered inside the ring. Reed left the ring after getting up to take the fight to Bassarab. They exchanged punches and kicks around the ring before Bassarab ducked a clothesline attempt and then nailed Reed with a back heel kick. Bassarab rolled back inside to break the count and then outside nailed Reed with a snap suplex. He rolled him back inside and went to the top rope. The challenger nailed a splash from the top rope, made the pin and only got a 2 count. The challenger continued the assault with a legdrop from the second rope, and a DDT but still only gets a 2 count. Bassarab sets Reed up in the corner, climbs to the top turnbuckle, puts Reed in a front facelock and then jumps off, snapping Reed to the ground. It’s a vicious move and the crowd jeers as Bassarab gets 1, 2, foot on the bottom rope to make the break! The challenger is incensed and complains about a slow count. Bassarab whips Reed to the ropes and tries to nail his crossbody block finisher. However, the champ catches Bassarab and then slams him down to the mat. Lane counts 1 but Reed isn’t interested in the pin at this point as he abandons it to straddle the challenger and begin to pepper him with punches to the head. Lane quickly puts an end to that but Reed has the advantage now. Reed nails a couple punches to the stomach of Bassarab before nailing a gutbuster. He then causually steps on the stomach of the challenger while pushing down on the top rope and trying to distract the ref by having a casual conversation with him. But Lane will not be distracted and Reed is forced to break the hold. Reed tosses Bassarab into the corner, climbs to the 2nd rope and begins to pepper him with punches to the noggin as the fans count to 10. Reed then gives Bassarab a belly-to-belly, but hotshotting his head off the turnbuckle. The champ tries to end the match by setting Bassarab up for a superplex, only to have the challenger give him an undetected lowblow and then push him off the top to the mat below. Bassarab can’t take advantage however right away as he is too winded. The two finally hook up again in the middle of the ring exchanging punches, toe to toe, which Reed wins easily. Bassarab again leaves the ring and Reed chases him. The Canadian tries to roll back inside but Reed grabs him from behind and nails him with a belly to back suplex. Back inside Reed works him over with another gutbuster and a series of stomps. The champ then makes Bassarab scream in agony by applying the stump puller, but the challenger refuses to quit. Reed goes for a piledriver but Bassarab manages to backdrop Reed. Bassarab buys time to recover more by applying an inside toehold until Reed reaches the ropes. Bassarab nails Reed with a knee sending him between the ropes, bouncing off the apron to the floor below. As Reed stands up Bassarab climbs to the top turnbuckle and flies through the air and nails Reed with a cross body block, nailing him to the ground. Even Bassarab takes a couple of seconds to recover from that one and has to re-enter the ring to break the count. He then leaves the ring again to retrieve Reed. He whips him to the ropes and goes for a dropkick but hits nothing but air when Reed hangs onto the ropes. The champ thrashes out at Bassarab with a running clothesline but Bassarab moves out of the way. He catches Reed on the way back with a drop toe hold. He slingshots the champ face first into the turnbuckle and then as the champ is falling he comes off the opposite ropes with a head of steam and nails Reed in the head with a flying kneesmash right to the head. He covers and gets 1, 2, 3 !!!
Ben Bassarab defeated Butch Reed by pinfall after a flying kneesmash at 18:02 [Ben Bassarab won the RCW Television Title]
All three title belts defended so far tonight have traded hands with Corrie England defeating Natasha for the Canadian Women’s Title, King Tonga & Abdullah the Butcher defeating the Hart Brothers for the RCW Tag Titles, and now Ben Bassarab defeating Butch Reed for the Television title. There is one belt left to be defended tonight and that’s the big one, the RCW Heavyweight championship.
Bout #7
Former World Champions Collide – the Re-Match
Bob Backlund v Harley Race
Referee: Kenny Jay
Collar elbow hook-up to start and Race sneaks in an elbow to the jaw of Backlund, and follows up with a knee to the gut. Standing side headlock, and then hiptoss to the ground. Race begins to wear down Backlund as if he is expecting this to be a long drawn out match of attrition. After about 4 minutes Backlund finally counters a Race attempt at an armbar with a hammerlock. He takes Race down and rides the hold. Race is upset and takes a wild swing at Backlund on the break but misses, which allows the former WWWF champ to take Race over with a belly-to-belly. Backlund works a series of armbreakers, followed by an armwringer and then a clothesline to the mat. The fans applaud the series. Race though turns things around with a thumb to the throat and then a bodyslam and an elbowdrop for a 2 count. Race’s turn to work Backlund on the mat for a couple mintues working on an arm. Then on a corner break both men start throwing lefts and rights and we have ourselves a real donnybrook. Race throws Backlund out of the ring. We are 10 minutes into the match. Backlund tries to enter the ring twice with Race blocking him both times with a knee, knocking Backlund back to the floor. The third time Backlund catches Race and drags him outside the ring. The two exchange punches and kicks and Backlund rolls Race back into the ring. A Russian leg sweep gets Backlund a 2 count, and when he tries for the crossface chickenwing the former NWA champ is able to grab the bottom strand for the break. Race nails Backlund with a mule kick and then a neckbreaker. He sets him up and nails him with a piledriver! For the first time the fans think this could be it, but Backlund kicks out after a 2 count. Race picks up the intensity with a series of stomps, and then decimates the younger man with a corkscrew suplex. He again goes for the pin but this time Backlund gets his foot over the bottom rope for the break. Race drags Backlund to the middle of the ring and makes several attempts to lock on a figure four leglock, but Backlund’s survival instincts allow him to kick Race off on the first two attempts, and then legsweep him to the ground on the third. The next few minutes see the combatants trade the advantage back and forth. The first big break occurs when Backlund takes Race down with a drop toehold and Race’s head misses the turnbuckle in the corner and instead smacks straight off the ringpost. Backlund drags Race to the middle of the ring and nails him with the Atomic Drop, his finisher. However, Race’s own survival instincts kick in, and the cagey veteran allows his momentum to carry him between the ropes and he lands hard on the floor below. We are 20 minutes into the match at this point. Upon the insistence of Kenny Jay, Bob Backlund remains in the ring which allows Race to the count of 9 to recover. Race tries to scoop Backlund up into a fireman’s carry but Backlund pounds away at his back, dropping him to the ground. Bob works a front facelock and then turns it into a swinging neckbreaker. He covers but only gets a 1 count on his double tough opponent. Backlund then wows the crowd who always underestimate his conditioning and strength by sticking his head between Race’s legs, lifting him on his shoulders and then taking him back with a shoulder mounted suplex. He makes the pin and gets 1, 2, Kickout, at the last moment. Backlund then rests as he applies a standing leg split submission on Race. But the NWA champ’s legs are also strong and after about 20 seconds he begins to make some progress in closing his legs. Backlund senses this and leaps forward, catching Race with an elbowdrop to the sternum. He then locks on the crossface chickenwing, but is too close to the ropes and Race gets the ropebreak. Race reaches forward, grabbing Backlund by the trunks and hurls him through the ropes to the ground below. In the process though Backlund’s knee smacked Race in the face. The former NWA champ is knocked out, lying across the bottom rope, while the former WWWF champ is knocked out on the ground below. Jay applies the count and Backlund is on his feet at the count of 6. He walks over and drops an elbow to Race whose head is sticking out of the ring. He enters the ring to break the count, then leaves again to drop another elbow. But this time Race rolls his head out of the way and Backlund crushes his elbow on the ring apron. Race pulls Backlund into the ring by his ears!! He then grabs him into a full nelson. He holds that hold for over a minute, shaking Backlund around, swinging him at one point, and finally slamming him to the ground. He drives his knee repeatedly into Backlund’s back and then applies a bow and arrow submission. Backlund though manages to roll through it and get a rope break. We are 27 minutes into the match now. Race tries for a camel clutch but again Backlund reaches the lower rope. Race loses his temper and starts to stomp away at the lower back of Backlund while in the ropes. Jay counts to 4, then starts again, and when he gets to 4 he decides to physically interfere. But Race moves Jay instead of obeying him. Jay sticks a finger in Race’s face and warns him he’ll be DQ’d if he does that again. Backlund uses the break though to rest and then catches Race by surprise with a standing dropkick. He follows up with a back bodydrop, and then goes for the figure-four but Race kicks him off. Backlund bounces off the ropes and catches Race with a flying cross body block, and gets a 2 count. Scrambling to their feet Backlund locks on the waistlock but Race counters with a go-behind, and then Backlund counters with a hiptoss. He tries to drop his knees onto Race’s head but the Missourian moves out of the way. He then reaches up his feet as he lies on the mat, grabs Backlund’s head in a scissors and wrenches him to the ground. Race works the head scissors until Backlund pops out of it. Race sends Backlund to the buckle, goes for a clothesline but Backlund ducks under and nails Race with his Atomic Drop finisher. This time Race bounces off the ropes and Backlund catches him for a German suplex. But Race momentarily blocks the suplex and swings his arms wildly, and accidentally (?) nails referee Kenny Jay. Backlund follows through with the German but there is no one to count the subsequent pinfall as the fans chant, 1, 2, 3. Backlund goes over to revive Jay, and within seconds is clobbered from behind by Race. The fans jeer as Race leaves the ring and returns with a chair. Backlund struggles to his feet and Race ~waffles~ him with the chair. He drags Backlund to the middle of the ring and applies the figure-four. He has him beat but when Kenny Jay calls for the bell its not because Backlund is quitting, its because he apparently saw the chair shot as he recovered.
Bob Backlund defeated Harley Race by disqualification for using a foreign object at 32:43
[second intermission]
Crusher and Jim Brunzell come down to the ring, presumably for the main event but they are not announced and its unusual for the champion to come out first.
Crusher] Rat, a-tat-tat, what a pair of British rats. You bunch of limey bums, you think you can cheat the Crusher, well I’ve got news for you goons. Da Crusher is always the last man standing. The only one who can knock me down for the night is Katie bar the door, and a good keg of Milwaukee’s finest. Make that 2 kegs you bums. You ain’t going to get away with what you dones to me earlier. I’ve had a nice chat, and used some Crusher talking to Marty Goldstein, and before we haves us the main event tonight we are going to have us a wee rematch. Da Crusher one more time against Billy “the big British rat jerk” Robinson. And Jimmy here is going to be at ringside to make sure you Kid don’t interfere. Goldstein says that if you don’t come out here Robinson and face me, rat to man, then the match tonight with Dynamite Kid taking on Jimmy will become a non-title handicap match, me and Jimmy against the Kid. So, roll out the barrels, we’ve got the blues on the run..and the British rat jerks on the run too.
After a few seconds a sheepish looking Billy Robinson is escorted down to the ring by Dynamite Kid. Brunzell starts to walk to the Kid, so DK stops half way up the ramp and walks away to the back. Robinson is in his street clothes, white pants and a red and blue striped golf shirt. Referee Buddy Lane comes running down the aisle to officiate.
Bout #8:
Impromptu Re-Match
The Crusher (/w Jim Brunzell) v Billy Robinson
Referee: Buddy Lane
This was just a complete brawl, and Buddy Lane let everything go. Crusher battered Robinson for a couple minutes to the delight of the fans. Robinson fired back though and used some actual scientific moves like a Salto suplex to raise the class of the match. He then backed Crusher against the ropes and tried to choke the life out of him, with Crusher turning a nice shade of purple. Da Crusher though was quite eager to fight that kind of game, sweeping his arms underneath to break the chokehold of Robinson and then nailing him with a headbutt. The Crusher went to work with punches and kicks, pulling Robinson’s shirt over his head like a Hockey jersey so he couldn’t see and his arms were tied up, and then laid in some heavy haymakers to the head. Robinson dropped to the ground, and Crusher ripped off the shirt and then tore it apart at the seams. He then dropped a knee to Robinson’s back and then undid and removed Robinson’s belt. Standing with one foot on his opponent’s back Crusher used the belt to whip Robinson across the back with several lashes before Buddy Lane insisted on taking the belt away and tossed it to the floor below. As Da Crusher argued with Lane, Robinson staggered to his feet and measured Crusher from behind. But then his pants slipped down his hips and Robinson and to hold them up. Crusher walked over and elbowed Robinson between the eyes, and then wound up and nailed him with the Bolo Punch.
Crusher defeated Billy Robinson by pinfall after the Bolo Punch at 6:01
It’s been three hours of action and thrills since the start of the national anthem at 7:00pm, and we still have the big main event to be resolved.
Main Event
RCW Heavyweight Championship
Jim Brunzell (champion) v Dynamite Kid
Referee: George Gadasky
Test of strength to start and DK gets in a kick to the gut of the champ. He walks him over and rams his head off the top turnbuckle. Kid takes Brunzell down to the mat and works an armbar. Brunzell gets to the ropes but instead of breaking clean Kid rams the champ’s head off the mat. Front facelock by Dynamite, followed by a hiptoss, and a dropkick between the shoulder blades. Quick cover only yields a 1 count. Dynamite tries to scoop Brunzell up but the champ drops behind, and takes him down with a waistlock takedown. Kid tries to escape only to set himself up for a belly-to-back suplex. Brunzell took it to a criss cross off the ropes and rocked the challenger with a flying forearm. The champ tried for a vertical suplex but Kid blocked it with his foot, and then took Brunzell over with a snap suplex. A couple elbow drops and then Dynamite dropped a headbutt on Brunzell, but could still get only a 2 count. Next Kid went to work on the champ’s injured ribs from earlier this month, driving his palm into the rib cage, twisting an armbar and then driving his knee into the ribs. A rib breaker was followed up by another armbar also putting weight on the ribs. Brunzell stood straight up and dragged Kid to the ropes for the break. Brunzell chopped Dkid who fired back with a punch, and a kick to the gut. Brunzell was mad now and he backed the challenger into the corner and started to lay in lefts and rights despite the outcry from Gadasky. Brunzell mounted the 2nd turnbuckle and reigned down more punches. Brunzell went to work on the shoulder of the challenger with a shoulderbreaker, a series of knifehand chops to the shoulder, and an armbar with the foot digging into the shoulder. Brunzell then dropped Kid with a short arm shoulder tackle, driving his own shoulder into the challenger’s. With Dkid on his knees Brunzell did a step over on the arm and then sat down, driving the arm into the mat. The champ then put the Kid into an armbar which he finally broke on his own after about 30 seconds of not getting the submission. Brunzell drove his elbow into Kid’s shoulder several times and then took him down with a front suplex. He made the cover but only got a 2 count. We are about 8 minutes into the match. The champ continues to wear down Kid with a standing surfboard and then applies several armwringers, continuing to work over the shoulder. He wraps the arm over the top rope and back under, pulling on the arm to try and pop the shoulder. He then slides DK over along the ropes, the strand still between the challenger’s arm and body and rams him hard into the turnbuckle shoulder first. Brunzell climbs to the 2nd turnbuckle and bulldogs DK to the mat. He covers but only gets a 2 count. Brunzell whips DK to the ropes but the Brit is too fast and catches the champ flat footed with a spear. Both men are down but DK is up first at the count of 8. Kid nails the champ with several kicks to the gut, followed by a snap suplex for a 1 count. He hiptosses the champ into the corner, places him on the edge of the mat, slides out of the ring, and then begins to work over the ribcage with shots to the ribs. From his standing position outside the ring he nails Brunzell in the ribs with several headbutts before finally climbing back into the ring to break the referee’s count. DK nails a bodyslam and then an elbowdrop from the second turnbuckle. He covers for a 1 count. He goes for the cover again, but instead of a lateral press he has other ideas. With Brunzell on his back DK uses his arms to apply a wristlock on the champ while using his leg to pull up on the neck of the champ, in a classic belly to belly wristlock and neck submission. He works this move for over a minute. If he lets up on the legs it puts Brunzell in a pinning position, but when the champ pulls up to avoid the count then DK just reapplies the hold. Finally DK gives up on the hold and releases it. Another round of vicious attacks by the challenger with kicks, stomps, punches, chops, and then a piledriver. Gadasky counts, 1, 2, foot over the bottom rope. DK attacks the knee of the champ as it lays across the bottom of the rope. He then turns his attention again to the ribcage by applying an armbar all the while driving his head into the ribcage of the champ. Finally Brunzell escapes with a kip up and we are at the 15 minute mark of the match. Dynamite Kid throws the champ out of the ring and follows him. He grabs a chair but when threatened with DQ by Gadasky he puts it down. Brunzell charges at the challenger and takes him down to the floor with a double leg takedown. He mounts him and starts to lay in punches. DK rolls through it and is now on top returning the favour. Gadasky tries to separate them but they continue to roll around and pound on each other. Finally they stumble to their feet and Brunzell takes DK back down with a clothesline. He rolls him back in but is caught returning to the ring by a kick to the gut. DK then devastates the champ with an underhook facebreaker. He goes for the pin but again only gets a 2 count. DK whips Brunzell to the ropes and then nails him with a flying dropkick. He tosses Brunzell into the corner and catches him on the rebound with a back body drop. He picks up the champ, throws him back into the corner. This time the champ doesn’t bounce out though and DK charges in with a flying bodypress. Brunzell though anticipates the move and rolls through it, sending DK flying over the top turnbuckle and crashing to the ground below. Brunzell stumbles to a neutral corner, and Gadasky counts the 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, DK just manages to roll back inside. Brunzell pulls him to the middle of the ring and applies the Indian Death Lock. After about 20 seconds DK finally manages to break the hold by powering sideways. He makes a desperate lunge and catches the champ with a side cradle, he gets 1, 2, the champ rolls through it into a back mounted cradle and gets the 1, 2, 3!!!
Jim Brunzell defeated Dynamite Kid by pinfall with a back mounted cradle at 19:08 [Jim Brunzell retains the RCW Heavyweight Title]
Post-Match: The Crusher comes out to the ring with a small keg of beer and a couple of cigars. He’s followed by a trio of accordion players, and as Gadasky straps the belt around the champ’s waist da Crusher lights Cigars for everyone. “Roll out the Barrels” plays to an appreciative audience, as they salute their champion.
That’s it for another year of River City Wrestling.
See ya in 1985 !!
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Post by jacklarkin on May 13, 2016 8:04:54 GMT -5
January 19, 1985 River City Wrestling #175 Winnipeg Convention Centre, Winnipeg Manitoba Welcome to another year of River City Wrestling. Our 6th year promises to be our best ever with an always expanding roster of the best pro wrestlers in the business.
Opening Bout: The Hart Brothers defeated Ole Olson & Spike Sado by pinfall when Keith Hart pinned Sado’s shoulders while in the figure-four leglock at 6:18 -squash match
Review of the 1984 year end awards presented on the special awards episode last week.
Bout #2: Billy Robinson defeated Richard Ryan by pinfall after a double underhook suplex at 4:21 -squash match
Post-Match Interview: Robinson brings out Dynamite Kid and says that although they did not capture the RCW Heavyweight title at the 5th Anniversary Spectacular, they now had a new goal. They intend to win the tag team belts. Robinson says he has one more surprise in store, and it’s coming later in the show.
Bout #3: Chris Lyon defeated Rick Sophsky by pinall after a slingshot suplex at 1:03 -squash match
Post-Match: Ron Strong tried to interview Lyon after the match but the former RCW champ refused, and just walked briskly away.
Interview; Marty Goldstein came down to the ring to fill in the interview time. He says he has an announcement regarding the tag team titles won at the 5th Anniversary show by King Tonga and Abdullah the Butcher. Goldstein says that it was obvious from Abby walking out that not all was good between the two. During the Christmas break Goldstein says that the two men were booked in separate matches on the same card in Puerto Rico. Unfortunately the two men met backstage and it ended in a pier 6 brawl. As a result a match was held a few days later between the two, and it was a savage affair. Goldstein says that he has obtained from the PR promoters a couple minutes of that footage and that will be played in the second hour of the show. The RCW matchmaker goes on to say that next week the Hart Brothers will get their rematch against Tonga and Abdullah, and that if either one of them fails to show and wrestle then the tag titles will be stripped.
Bout #4: Brad Rheinghans defeated The Tulip by pinfall after the Olympic suplex at 4:20 -squash match
Post-Match interview; Rheinghans is not happy having to waste his time wrestling a guy like the Tulip who makes a mockery of his chosen trade, pro wrestling. Rheinghans says he is a pure wrestler and is looking for others of the same ilk to step forward and challenge him to a match.
Promo; Columbia pictures proudly releases to theatres this weekend "The New Kids" starring Shannon Presby, Lori Loughlin, and James Spader. A brother and sister arrive in a small town to help their relatives run an amusement park, and they find the town is terrorized by a local street gang. The kids learned three things about southern hospitality, blood, sweat and terror!
[end of first hour]
Interview: Still the RCW Heavyweight champion, Jim Brunzell comes down to the ring to a large cheer. He accepts congratulations on his big win over Dynamite Kid with humility. Brunzell says he does not know who the #1 contender is and who he will face next. That he says is in the hands of the matchmaker Marty Goldstein. Brunzell says he doesn’t care if its one of his friends like the Crusher, Butch Reed, or Bad News Allen, or one of his enemies like Dynamite Kid, Billy Robinson, or Chris Lyon. He’s willing to defend the title against anyone the promotion chooses, and he will do so to the best of his ability, and will not hide from anyone.
Bout #5 Steve Olsonoski defeated Richard Charland by pinfall after a sunset flip at 8:31 -hard fought and very even match. Charland made a mistake of telegraphing a back body drop and the speedy and popular Steve O immediately made him pay for that mistake.
Promo: On tonight's Evening News -Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms reported arresting suspects in abortion clinic bombings. -Record cold across United States from abnormally severe winter weather -Preparations for President Reagan's inauguration this weekend, include extensive security precautions -Jesse Jackson's counterinaugural march reported; his criticism of Reagan administration policy toward South Africa noted -Ethiopian government's claim that relocation of drought victims is vol. noted contradicted by refugees reaching Sudan
Footage: About 3 minutes is shown of a wild brawl in and out of a wrestling ring in Puerto Rico between Abdullah the Butcher and King Tonga. The finish of the match is not shown, and there is no commentary. However, the picture is clear, these two men would rather hurt each other then help each other.
Interview: Miss Hartel comes down to the ring in a micro mini-skirt and leather jacket (with no shirt on underneath). She assures all her sophisticated fans that everything will be all right. She is “how you say” the beauty, and they are the beasts; and the beauty always tames the beasts. The fans boo her. She asks the fans what the difference is between Winnipeg and yogurt. She answers her own question by saying that yogurt has culture.
Bout #6 Bad News Allen v Bobby Duncum (/w Corrie England)
Allen has some unfinished business with the good ol’ boys, having beaten Chris Lyon at the 5th Anniversary show he now wants another kick at Duncum. Things start off strong for Allen but Duncum uses a distraction to level Allen with a lowblow. He then bulldogs him for a quick victory.
Bobby Duncum defeated Bad News Allen by pinfall after a bulldog at 7:38
Post-Match Interview: After Duncum says a few choice words about Allen coming over on the boat he turns things over to Corrie England who is wearing her newly won Canadian Women’s Title. Corrie says winning that title was the greatest day in her professional life. At least it was until her own sister Tawney refused to come out and celebrate with her or congratulate her, out of jealousy and spite. Corrie extends the olive branch once more by saying they could put it all behind them and start again. Nobody knows what Tawney thinks of this as she does not appear, but its obvious the fans aren’t buying it as they chant down “boot” at Corrie.
Pre-Match: After Butch Reed is introduced and then his opponent, the new TV champion Ben Bassarab (who draws jeers from the crowd), Billy Robinson comes down to the ring. He announces that he has just signed a new client, Ben Bassarab! And that starting tonight he would be in Ben’s corner.
Main Event: Re-Match RCW Television Title Match
Ben Bassarab (champion) (/w Billy Robinson) v Butch Reed
Reed starts as a house of fire. He catches Bassarab with a series of running clotheslines, and would have got the belt back about 3 minutes into the match but Robinson dragged Bassarab out of the ring by his feet. He then shielded his man from Reed’s attempts to get at him outside the ring. Bassarab fled back into the ring while Robinson tripped Reed as he walked by. Reed turned and slugged Robinson but then Bassarab flew over the top rope and collided with Reed, sending him to the mat. Back inside Bassarab worked a front chancery, a swinging neckbreaker, and a pair of snap suplexes but could not get the victory. Reed came roaring back when Bassarab made the mistake of turning it into a fistfight. But then Reed ended up making a mistake too by going after Robinson when he popped up on the apron. Robinson is a tough enough character on his own, never mind with Bassarab watching his back. Robinson managed to subdue Reed’s attacks, which allowed the champ to attack the back of Reed. Back inside Bassarab tried again to finish Reed with a snap suplex, a German suplex, and a top rope dropkick, but each time Reed managed to kick out. The champ then tried to finish it with his cross body block finisher, but Reed held his ground and caught Bassarab, and then drilled him to the mat. He made the pin and got 1, 2, Robinson jumped up on the apron as Bassarab managed to get a shoulder up. Reed went to knock Robinson off the ring apron but the Brit caught Reed with a right cross, sending him staggering into the clutches of Bassarab who nailed him with a German suplex. Bassarab was not disqualified because Robinson was deemed to have defended himself, but referee George Gadasky also did not make the count after the German because he was busy getting Robinson to leave the ring apron and lecturing him on interference. So Bassarab waited, and finally Reed kicked out. Ben tried to land a kick to the gut of Reed but the ex-champion caught the foot and rocked him with a clothesline. He made the cover but Robinson still had Gadasky distracted as the two exchanged heated words and pointed fingers. Suddenly Dynamite Kid appeared from the back and attacked Reed from behind. He then picked him up in the air, showing great strength, and dropped him with a brainbuster, which had been outlawed last year. The fans boo’d as DK slipped out of the ring and Robinson “released” Gadasky.
Ben Bassarab defeated Butch Reed by pinfall after outside interference at 12:55 [Ben Bassarab retains the RCW Television Title]
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
January 26, 1985 River City Wrestling #176 Brandon, Manitoba
Opening Bout: David Schultz defeated Ole Olson by pinfall after a piledriver at 3:29 -squash match, premiere of “Dr.D”
Interview: Schultz was interviewed. Made mention of leaving the WWF because it was filled with cartoon figures, including the biggest joke, Hulk Hogan, ripped right from a comic book and just as phoney. When Ron Strong suggested this might be sour grapes, Dr.D. told Strong that he had no problems with decking a reporter so not to keep it up. Schultz says he came to RCW to prove that he is the best technical wrestler in the world. He makes mention of Brad Rheinghans thinking he is the best, but he’s not even close to Dr.D. After talking a bit more trash about Brad, its Steve Olsonoski who comes out. He explains that Brad is not here yet tonight and he’s not going to stand back and listen to this garbage anymore. Dr.D. slaps Steve O across the face. The two men try and go at it but RCW officials are Johnny on the spot to break it up. Steve O challenges Dr.D to a match next week, which Schultz accepts.
Bout #2: Butch Reed pinned Spike Sado by pinfall after a flying shoulderblock at 5:00 -squash match
Bout #3: Richard Charland defeated Robbie Royce by pinfall after a swinging neckbreaker at 6:36 -a good match, with youngster Royce having his share of the match.
Bout #4: Canadian Women’s Title – Rematch Corrie England defeated Natasha by pinfall with a victory roll (with her feet on the ropes) at 5:37 [Corrie England retains the Canadian Women’s Title]
Post-Match: Tawney England (with her wrist in a splint) comes to the ring. She argues with Corrie about her having cheated to victory. The two sisters end up pushing and shoving and then slapping and hair pulling. Corrie goes for the hairplane spin, but Tawney counters with a standing dropkick to her sister’s knee. She then locks in a cross face chickenwing. Unsure what to do, but mad about the finish of the match, Natasha kicks Tawney in the back of the head! She then replaces her position putting Corrie in the chickenwing. Tawney recovers and returns the favour pulling Natasha up by the hair, and nailing her with the hairplane spin. She then goes to put Corrie back in the chickenwing but Bobby Duncum hits the ring. Wisely Tawney rolls out of the ring. Duncum though has Natasha in her sights and picks her up over his shoulder and is going to slam her down. But before he can execute the punishment Tawney rolls back in the ring and lowblows Duncum from behind. He drops Natasha and Tawney quickly pulls her out of the ring and helps her to the back.
[end of first hour]
Pre-Match: Billy Robinson comes out and challenges RCW champion Jim Brunzell to a match, even if its non-title. He says that without Crusher’s brawn backing him up Brunzell is nothing but a wimp, a paper champion. Brunzell comes out to accept the challenge, but he has a challenge of his own. He says that Robinson prides himself on his scientific ability, but seems willing to take short cuts these days. Brunzell tells him to put his money where his mouth is and make their match under scientific rules. The first person to break a rule loses the match automatically by disqualification. Robinson has no choice but to accept.
Bout #5
Scientific Rules Match Jim Brunzell v Billy Robinson
Robinson controls early from a test of strength into a hammerlock, and a series of bodyscissors and abdominal stretches. The Brit risks dq by grabbing the top rope during the stretch, which would have been an automatic dq no 5 count required, but he didn’t get caught. Robinson backs the champ into the corner, is going to hit him with a fist, rethinks it; is going to hit him with a forearm but its still on the break; so he can do nothing but break clean. Brunzell takes him down with a double leg takedown and then into a series of spinning toe holds. The champ shows he knows how to wrestle and hook too, and controls the next couple of minutes. Robinson takes a breather outside the ring to rethink his strategy. Back inside Brunzell whips Robinson to the ropes and nails him with a flying dopkick. He covers but only gets a 2 count. The Minnesotan slingshots Robinson to the ropes, and the Brit goes flying over the top rope. Robinson recovers and just barely beats the 10 count to get back inside. He then complains to referee Buddy Lane that Brunzell should be dq’d for sending him over the top rope but Lane disagrees. Brunzell comes in to join the disagreement and is fed a forearm by Robinson. The champ fires right back. In fact they stand toe to toe and exchange forearms, with Brunzell getting the better. Brunzell hooks Robinson for a suplex and unable to take anymore the Brit rakes the eyes of the champ and gets dq’d.
Jim Brunzell defeats Billy Robinson by disqualification due to an eye rake at 8:39
Post-Match: No longer inhibited by rules Robinson seems determined to break them all. He nails Brunzell with a kick to the groin and then locks on a chokehold in the corner. Suddenly Dynamite Kid and Ben Bassarab hit the ring and it’s a 3 on 1 beatdown on the champ. This lasts for only a few seconds though before Butch Reed shows up to help out Brunzell, sending the villains scurrying from the ring.
Bout #6
#1 Contenders Match Winner to get title shot at Jim Brunzell Brad Rheinghans defeated Bobby Duncum by submission to the half-Boston crab at 10:40 -even match, a bit of an upset for Rheinghans which will set up a fan favourite versus fan favourite showdown for the Heavyweight title next week.
Main Event RCW Tag Team Title Match King Tonga & Abdullah the Butcher (champions) (/w Miss Hartel) V The Hart Brothers
The Hart Brothers were outweighed and perhaps a bit over their head. They tried to ground the champs but their opponents were too strong to stay down long. As was predictable Tonga and Abby were not getting along and exchanged chops on each other a couple of times. However, Hartel seemed to have them under control somewhat, and the match won when a 4-man brawl broke out. Tonga and Abby laid waste to the Hart Brothers with Abby using a fork to open up the forehead of Keith, while Tonga busted Bret open with his fingernails! Referee George Gadasky had seen enough and called for the dq.
The Hart Brothers defeated King Tonga & Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification at 7:05
Post-Match: Still looking for blood Abby went after Tonga with the fork. Tonga countered with the Tongan death grip but Abby used his weight to knock Tonga over and then bit him on the shoulder drawing more blood. King Tonga though was passed the fork by Hartel and used it to bust Abby wide open in retaliation. Abby got up and menaced Hartel, but was attacked from behind by Tonga with a kick to the kidney. Tonga continued to attack the kidney area of Abby until finally he dropped to his knees. RCW officials entered the ring and tried to get between the tag team champs but Tonga tossed them aside. In the meantime Abby was back on his feet and locked up with Tonga again, both men now busted open and blood running freely down their faces.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!!
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Post by jacklarkin on May 16, 2016 0:00:45 GMT -5
February 2, 1985 River City Wrestling #177 Regina, Saskatchewen
Opening Bout: Robbie Royce defeated Man Mountain Mike by pinfall after a dropkick from the top rope at 7:42 -a big win for the youngster Royce against a rookie MMM who is a very big guy at around 6’4 and 350 lbs.
Promo; Miss Hartel and King Tonga cut a promo where she says that its time for some tough love. She tells Tong's partner and the other half of the tag team champions Abdullah the Butcher that next week he and Tonga will meet one on one to decide things. Perhaps after getting that behind them they can continue on as tag team champions. Tonga just stands stoic, does some Karate style thrusts, and then speaks a few words in Tongan(?) before he is cut off.
Bout #2 Richard Charland defeated Ed Wilson by pinfall after a piledriver at 3:33 -squash match
Interview: Former Canadian Women’s Champion Natasha is interviewed. She is very angry that Corrie England got away with cheating last week and she wants a rematch. Marty Goldstein comes out to announce that the rematch has been granted for later tonight. Natasha “demands” one more thing, she wants Tawney England banned from ringside. Marty says she has no business there anyway as she is not a manager. But he also points out that Tawney actually tried to help Natasha out last week. Natasha just scoffs at this saying she’s still Corrie’s sister, and once a boot, always a boot. The fans give this characterization a mixture of cheers and jeers. Natasha says to ask Jeannie Rahib what happened the last time the England Sisters ran this scam. Marty just shakes his head but says that he will make it official, Tawney will be banned from ringside tonight. He also says that he will make sure that RCW’s most senior referee George Gadasky is officiating that match to make sure that Corrie does not benefit once again this week from cheating.
Promo; On tonight's Evening News -President Reagan's proposed budget, sent to Congress today. programs targeted for cuts, increases or elimination listed on screen, discussed. On radio, voice of REAGAN - blames special ints. growth for budget problems; defs. proposed increase in military spending. Senator John HEINZ - doesn't believe budget will pass unless defense is include among cuts. -Hughes helicopters thought illegally sold to North Korea by West German businessman -(Tarrytown, New York) Youth court here, staffed by adolescent judges and attys. trained by real-life counterparts,
Bout #3 Keith & Bret Hart defeated Kerry Brown & Rick Patterson by submission when Keith submitted Brown to the figure-four leglock at 8:45 -pretty good match as both Brown and Patterson are capable hands
Post-Match: As the Hart Brothers were being interviewed by Ron Strong about their strange match last week against Abdullah the Butcher & King Tonga, and the prospects for a rematch, they were interrupted by Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum. Lyon & Duncum demanded some of the Hart Brothers interview time with Lyon saying he has been short changed by management ever since his title was stolen by Brunzell. This of course ended in a heated dust-up with Lyon and Duncum getting the better of the Harts. So far 1985 has not been kind to the former tag champs here in RCW.
Bout #4 Dr.D. David Schultz defeated Steve Olsonoski by pinfall after a corkscrew neckbreaker at 7:19 -Steve O had his moments of high flying offense of course, but Schultz managed to get across the point that he is not only a very good wrestler but brawler as well.
Post-Match: David Schultz is interviewed and says he is still coming after Brad Rheinghans, regardless of how he fares tonight against Brunzell, and he will make Rheinghans admit who the better wrestler is in front of all the RCW fans. Those same fans jeer Schultz which only makes his smile spread further across his mug.
Promo; MGM Studios is proud to release to theatres this weekend "Heavenly Bodies" starring Cynthia Dale. A small "Dance-ercize" studio fights for its existence against the unscrupulous owner of a rival club. The conflict boils over to a "Dance Marathon" to settle the score.
[end of first hour]
Bout #5 Re-Match Canadian Women’s Championship **Tawney England has been banned from ringside** Special referee: George Gadasky
Corrie England (champion) v Natasha
Natasha started like a house on fire, going right after Corrie, smashing her head into the turnbuckles, the mat, and her knee. She worked the lower back but didn’t have the patience to lock on any submission moves for long. Going to the top though she lost her advantage when Corrie ducked away from a cross body block attempt. Corrie used a side headlock to mask her abusing her opponent with thumbs to the throat, and a chokehold. She then went to a sitdown position sleeperhold, again slipping it down to a choke when she was able. Finally she was caught by Gadasky and forced to break the hold. Natasha tried to fire back but she was weakened, so Corrie out punched her. After a dropkick Corrie went for the pin, added the legs over the rope, but was caught by a suspicious Gadasky who threatened her with a dq. Next up was the hairplane spin and she nailed Natasha nicely with the move, but unfortunately the swinging motion also took out Gadasky. Corrie made the pin but there was no one there to count. Seizing the opportunity she left the ring and retrieved her title belt. She laid it on the mat and was about to piledrive Natasha head first onto the belt when she was clotheslined from behind by a charging Tawney England (who was supposed to be banned). Tawney then picked up the belt and nailed her sister on the head, knocking her out. She straddled her sister, yelling at her and holding the belt. Of course Gadasky woke up about then and saw this and called for the bell.
Corrie England defeated Natasha by disqualification for outside interference at 9:00
Post-Match: Natasha woke and heard the announcement of the dq. She quizzed Gadasky about it in heated terms and when Tawney tried to explain, Natasha just yelled at her to butt out and leave her alone, saying she was no better then her cheating sister. This got a reaction from Tawney as the two went face to face with Gadasky having to get between them to prevent fireworks. When he had them separated they turned around ~ and found themselves face to chest with Big Bad Bobby Duncum. Corrie was behind him telling him to get them. He grabbed Natasha by the throat and was about to scoop her into the air when Tawney hit him in the knee with a dropkick sending him tumbling to the ground. Tawney nailed her sister with a running clothesline for good measure on her way out of the ring. Natasha also managed to scramble out of the ring and out of the grasp of Bobby Duncum.
Bout #6
Bad News Allen & Butch Reed and Billy Robinson & Dynamite Kid battled to a time limit draw at 20:00 [approximately 14 minutes shown on television] -all 4 men were given the chance to be featured in this match. Tempers began to really flare by about the 10 minute mark and it became obvious that neither team was going to allow a clean pinfall to chance. Soon four man brawls plagued this match until time ran out.
Promo; tonight on Good rockin' Tonight featured videos include; Careless Whisper by Wham, All I Need by Jack Wagner, At The Feet of The Moon by Parachute Club, Smalltown Boy by Bronski Beat, and Not in Love by Platinum Blonde.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Jim Brunzell (champion) v Brad Rheinghans
As could be expected this match began with a handshake. Rheinghans controlled early using his amateur background to ground the champ, working a sideheadlock and a bodyscissors. Brunzell wanted to pick the pace of the match up and go higher tempo but Rheinghans kept trying to ground him. The champ became frustrated twice when Rheinghans took a powder rather then to engage in a criss cross. This caused the champ to become more aggressive with some forearm chops, and when the action spilled outside both men got into chops and kicks. Rheinghans controlled inside and almost had Brunzell in trouble with the Boston crab but the champ was close enough to grab the bottom rope. Rheinghans though instead of breaking the hold pulled the champ to the middle of the ring. Referee Kenny Jay made him break. When Brunzell got up he was hot, and pushed Rheinghans down. Brad got up, and left the ring to clear his head while Jay tried to calm the champ down. Rheinghans got back into the ring, looking calmer, and offered a handshake to Jim. Brunzell refused and motioned to lock-up. But Kenny Jay prompted Jimmy to accept, and after a few seconds of hesitation the two men did shake hands. They locked up and Rheinghans took him down with a side headlock. Jim worked it to their feet and shoved Rheinghans to the ropes, but the champ got knocked down with a shoulderblock. The challenger came off the ropes again but this time was taken down with a drop toe hold, which Brunzell turned into a toehold submission. Rheinghans was able to reach the ropes for a break, and after a slight hesitation Brunzell broke the hold. Back on their feet Rheinghans caught Brunzell with a knee to the gut, followed by a hiptoss and then a knee into the back. He then worked the champ with a surfboard until Brunzell escaped in the ropes. Brunzell caught the challenger with a single leg takedown and then went to work on the leg. Once Rheinghans was on his feet Brunzell took him down with a dropkick to the thigh. He put on the Indian deathlock but Rheinghans managed to roll out of the hold before it was totally locked on. Rheinghans attacked with a clothesline which Brunzell blocked, and then almost got the challenger with a bridging pin. Rheinghans caught the champ with a kick to the thigh, a forearm uppercut and then tried for the Olympic suplex. But the champ blocked it, reversed the arms and took Rheinghans over with a German suplex. When the challenger got to his feet Jimmy nailed him with a flying dropkick perfectly executed to the chin.
Jim Brunzell defeated Brad Rheinghans by pinfall after a flying dropkick at 15:41 [Jim Brunzell retains the RCW Heavyweight Championship]
Post-Match: The champion offers the challenger a handshake which is accepted and the two fan favorites embrace with the championship belt displayed over the shoulder of Jimmy Brunzell.
That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
February 9, 1985 River City Wrestling #178 Edmonton, Alberta
Opening Bout: Armand Rougeau defeated Spike Sado by pinfall after a flyind double axhandle at 5:09 -premiere of the high flying French Canadian
Interview: Armand Rougeau says he is here in part to show Western Canadians that not all French people are jerks like Richard Charland and Miss Hartel. He says he has his sights set first on Charland.
Bout #2: Robbie Royce & Steve Olsonoski defeated Richard Charland & Ole Olson by pinfall when Steve O pinned Olson after a flying dropkick at 6:11 -Olson was the weak link in this encounter.
Interview: Matchmaker Marty Goldstein comes out to announce a few matches. First off due to the fallout from last week with Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum brawling with the Hart Brothers during their interview time two matches have been made. Lyon will face off one on one with Keith Hart. Duncum and Bret will also face off but it will be in a RCW first ever mixed tag match. Duncum’s partner will be his valet/manager Corrie England while Keith Hart will be joined by Corrie’s sister Tawney. If one team makes a tag then the other team must follow suit and change partners as women and men are not allowed to wrestle each other. Goldstein also says he has a big announcement regarding the main event tonight between RCW tag team champions Abdullah the Butcher and King Tonga. He says that unfortunately this match was made by their manager Miss Hartel without the office’s approval. Goldstein says he doesn’t want to cancel the match as it is the advertised main event and something many fans are looking forward to because of the level of mayhem that they expect. However, RCW in the interests of all involved will not provide a referee as its not a safe work environment for the officials. This brings out Miss Hartel who begins to call Goldstein an uncouth, money grubbing, lowlife pig. He ignores the insults and says that since Hartel made the match, and the fans demand the match, the only way it will go down is if she officiates. Hartel is mortified, and rightly so, at the thought of stepping into the ring with these two beasts. However her only choice is to be suspended and have the tag team champions stripped of their belts. She decides to accept the referee position for the match. Then Goldstein says to make it easier for her, since she can’t be expected to know all the rules as she is new to officiating, and new to RCW, and probably doesn’t have very good English skills, we’ll just get rid of all the rules. That main event tonight will be anything goes, no disqualification, no holds barred.
Bout #3: “Dr.D” David Schultz and Brad Rheinghans battled to a 15 minute time limit draw. [approximately 9 minutes shown on television] -Schultz probably could have won this match sometime in the last 3 minutes. But he seemed determined to make Rheinghans yell “Uncle”, something the young Olympian just refused to do. By the end of the match Rheinghans was unable to even stand up. Schultz continued to punk out Rheinghans after the match until he was saved by Steve Olsonoski and RCW champion Jim Brunzell a few seconds later.
Bout #4: Chris Lyon defeated Keith Hart by pinfall after a slingshot suplex at 5:51 -Lyon controlled most of this match and looked strong against the former tag team champion.
[end of first hour]
Bout #5
Mixed Tag Team ~Women and Men can not be in the ring at the same time~
Corrie England & Bobby Duncum v Tawney England & Bret Hart
A first for RCW, but matchmaker Goldstein figured if it was okay in Sam Muchnick’s books it was acceptable in his as well. Despite this it was a very awkward match, but what it lacked in pace and continuity it made up for in suspense. Duncum while not overt about it, seemed to be biding his time to get a shot in on Tawney. The best action was when the England sisters stepped into the ring together as it was a face slapping, hair pulling, nail raking, tumbling encounter with no regard for referee Wyatt Hall’s instructions. On the other hand Duncum and Hart seemed tamer and slower pace. Bret had his moments but could not match the sheer power of Duncum. Corrie managed to sucker Tawney into the ring and when her older sister had to be escorted out by Hall, Corrie entered the ring and held Bret down while Duncum came off the top rope with a knee drop.
Corrie England & Bobby Duncum defeated Tawney England & Bret Hart by pinfall when Duncum pinned Hart after a top rope knee drop at 8:23
Bout #6: RCW Television Title Match
Ben Bassarab (champion) (/w Billy Robinson) v Bad News Allen
Three weeks ago Bassarab managed to hold onto his title with a victory over Butch Reed thanks in part to Robinson’s illegal interference. Last week the tag team of Allen and Reed battled to a 20-minute draw against Robinson and Bassarab. Butch Reed came out with Allen but was sent to the back by Kenny Jay as he is not a licensed manager. Allen controlled the first couple minutes working over the arm of Bassarab with armbars and armbreakers. Robinson then jumped up on the apron for a distraction, as he did 3 weeks ago. Kenny Jay was prepared though and ordered Robinson off the apron and gave him a stern warning. However, the distraction was enough to do its job as Bassarab nailed Allen with a kick to the groin. The champ worked over Allen with an inverted face lock, neck twist and then a crooked head scissor lock. Allen though works through the punishment and comes back with some judo chops and then tosses Bassarab to the floor. When Robinson tries to get in the way he gets some chops too. Allen then bangs Robinson’s head off the announce table. The Judo champion rolls Bassarab back into the ring and then blocks a quick kick attempt by the champ. Allen takes him over with a German suplex and gets a 2 count. Robinson is back on the ring apron, complaining to referee Kenny Jay, and his head is bleeding from the table shot. Jay won’t have any more of this tactic however and he orders Robinson to the back! Allen punishes the champ with a full nelson slam for another 2 count. But when he tries to finish it off with his deadly enzuigiri, the champ has it scouted and moves out of the way. It’s all Bassarab again for a couple minutes but he can’t put the gutsy Allen away. Just when the challenger is mounting a comeback, down the aisle comes Billy Robinson and Dynamite Kid. They stand outside the ring but its clear that DK is mad at Jay for allowing his manager Robinson to be busted open, and then sending him to the back. In the meantime Allen was distracted by this ploy and Bassarab left the ring to fetch a chair. He returned to the ring and tried to nail Allen, but the challenger turned around and blocked it. The two men wrestled for control of the chair, and suddenly Allen ripped it from the champ’s hands sending it clear across the ring. The chair narrowly missed the back of referee Kenny Jay, bounced off the bottom strands and off of Jay’s leg. Jay turned around to see both men standing there, and they soon began to point at each other. He had seen enough and called for the bell.
No Contest at 8:38 [Ben Bassarab retains the RCW Television Title]
Main Event
Champion Tag Team Partners Clash No Holds Barred Special Guest Referee: Miss Hartel
Abdullah the Butcher vs King Tonga
Abby punched Tonga. Tonga chopped Abby. Abby bit Tonga. Tonga bit back. Once they had established the ground rules it went downhill from there. Hartel just stood back and watched, and fretted away over how Tonga was doing. However, she wasn’t stupid enough to draw any attention to herself. When the match went out of the ring, and both men were smashing each other’s skulls on the announce table and the guardrail she simply stayed inside the ring. Tonga used a chair to bust Abby wide open. After some kicks didn’t finish off the 450 pound Sudanese madman he made the mistake of trying to come off the ring apron and got caught. Abby placed the big wooden ringsteps on top of Tonga, sat on them, and then bounced up and down. He then used a fork to bust Tonga’s forehead wide open. Back inside Abby actually used a wrestling move, a belly to belly suplex and would have had the pin if there had been a referee interested in such things. Abby then went after Hartel, chasing, well not exactly “chasing” as in running, but slowly pursued Hartel up the aisle. Yes, soon enough King Tonga caught up to Abby from behind after retrieving a pair of metal tongs from under the ring. Tonga wrapped the tongs around the forehead of the Butcher and squeezed, squirting some blood at the crowd for good measure. He then led his tag team partner back to the ring where he tried for a pin. Not only did Abby kick out though, but one meaty hand reached out and grabbed Hartel by the wrist. Abby then literally rolled his sweaty, obese, bloodied body over Hartel, and then back again. She stood up screaming, covered in sweat and blood and ran for the backstage. This distracted Tonga and Abby caught him from behind with a knee driving him out of the ring. Abby tossed Tonga across the announce table, watching as he skidded hard into the guardrail. The Butcher then grabbed the hammer used to ring the bell and used it to batter the head of King Tonga. Butcher then left for the backstage area.
Who the hell knows, at about the 8 minute mark.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!!
February 16, 1985 River City Wrestling #179 Calgary, Alberta
Opening Bout: King Tonga (/w Miss Hartel) defeated Steve Olsonoski by pinfall when his shoulders were counted down while in the Tongan death grip at 5:32 -even a qualified wrestler like Steve O had very little offense in against the monster from Tonga.
Promo; Marty Goldstein comes to the ring and confronts Miss Hartel. King Tonga has both tag team title belts over his shoulders. Goldstein says he has some news for her but he won’t disclose it until Tonga goes to the backstage area, as he is uncontrollable. Hartel refuses to send him and tells Goldstein to get on with it. Marty refuses and it looks like we might have a stand-off. But then Butch Reed & Bad News Allen come out. Tonga wants to take them on, and they get into a pushing match. Goldstein tells Hartel to send the Tongan to the back or he will be suspended immediately. Finally she relents and walks him out of the ring, and he leaves up the aisle. Back in the ring Goldstein says he has trouble believing that Abdullah the Butcher and King Tonga are still a functioning tag team, and certainly are bringing disgrace to the tag team belts, and even the concept of tag team wrestling. However, that being said he wanted to give them one last chance to prove themselves as a tag team. So, during the week he flew out to meet Abby in Atlanta where he was wrestling, and presented him with a bond to appear. Basically it stated that Abby would appear, defend the tag titles by the rules of wrestling, and operate in a co-operative manner with his tag partner and manager. Abby proceeded to pour Louisiana hot sauce on the contract and eat it. Then he stuck a fork in my arm. Marty rolls up his sleeve to show a bandage on his forearm. The fans cheer. Marty says this charade comes to an end right now. Abdullah the Butcher is suspended from RCW indefinitely (the fans actually boo this announcement). Therefore, the 30 day defense time can not be honored and the titles are declared vacant as of today. Hartel begins to protest but she is cut off by Goldstein. Marty says a major tag title tournament will be held with two brackets. The first bracket will have 8 teams competing right here in RCW over the next few weeks. The other bracket will be held all across North America with 16 teams taking part. It is a single loss knockout format, and ultimately will come down to two teams; the winning team from the RCW bracket taking on the winning team from the North American bracket. Three out of the 4 first round matches in the RCW bracket will happen right here tonight and they are set up to settle some old scores which have been brewing lately. • Keith and Bruce Hart v Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum • Brad Rheinghans & a partner to be named v David Schultz & a partner to be named • Dynamite Kid & Billy Robinson v Bad News Allen & Butch Reed
Goldstein says that Rheinghans and Schultz will both name their partners in advance of that match later tonight. The 4th match in the bracket will take place next week and will give King Tonga a fair chance to reclaim his tag belt. He is free to find a new partner and they will take on a tag team to be announced next week.
Music Video; A two minute package of King Tonga and Abdullah the Butcher is presented to the music "Helter Skelter" by the Beatles. Action is shown from RCW as a tag team, from their match against each other last week, as well as against each other in Puerto Rico.
Bout #2 Natasha defeated Kari Mashore by pinfall after flying headscissors at 5:58 -a very up tempo, high flying, scientific match between these two ladies. Natasha though secures the victory and keeps herself in the Women’s title picture.
Interview: Natasha has nothing new to say about the England sisters situation. She says she is still gunning for Corrie’s title, and even if Tawney and Corrie really are at odds, that just makes Tawney her competition, not her friend. She warns Tawney to stay out of her business.
Bout #3 Armand Rougeau and Richard Charland battled to a double countout at 7:35 -back and forth match, both men had their sequences. The match spilled outside the ring and Rougeau was in position to re-enter the ring and beat the count but Charland reached out and held onto his ankle to prevent that from happening.
Interview: Brad Rheinghans comes to the ring. He says he had no idea who his tag team partner for the tournament was going to be until minutes ago. Brad says he never imagined this man for his partner, as he would have assumed he was too busy. Out comes the RCW Heavyweight Champion himself, Jumpin’ Jimmy Brunzell who shakes hands with Rheinghans. Jimmy says he and Brad go back a long ways and tonight they are going to take their first step towards winning some gold together. Brunzell says he doesn’t care who Schultz uses as a partner, because they have his number.
Promo; Universal Pictures is proud to release to theatres this weekend "The Breakfast Club" starring Emilio Estevez, Michael Anthony Hall, Judd Nelson, Molly Ringwald, and Ally Sheedy. It's the weekend, and five students have weekend detention. There's a jock, a princess, a misfit, a nerd, and a lout. Not much in common, except for having to give up their day, sit in the school library, and write an essay for the principal. Being from such widely different backgrounds and having such completely different personalities, it's inevitable that some frictions and shenanigans develop. Especially when the principal leaves the room... A John Hughes film...featuring music by Simple Minds. "They only met once, but it changed their lives forever"
Bout #4 Canadian Women’s Championship Corrie England defeated Tawney England by disqualification for outside interference at 6:01 [Corrie England retains the Canadian Women’s Championship] - a fairly even match with lots of spirited action. The first 3 minutes were a knock out, drag down brawl, with lots of hair pulling and nail raking. However it then transitioned nicely into a wrestling match with some submission moves. However, a ref bump took out Buddy Lane, and then Bobby Duncum came down and into the ring. He nailed Tawney from behind with a clothesline. She was knocked out cold. Duncum left and Corrie revived Lane. The champ delivered the hairplane spin to her sister as Natasha came running down from the backstage area. She entered the ring just as Corrie was applying the pin, and she stomped on the back of the champ. She then threw Corrie out of the ring. Lane called for the DQ despite Natasha trying to explain to him what happened.
Post-Match: As Natasha talked to Lane the result announcement was made. Tawney then went over to complain to referee Lane as well. Corrie had already retrieved her title belt and left the area. Tawney and Natasha despite having the same arguments with Lane, began to jockey for position, and it ended up in a pushing match between the two ladies. It seemingly would have come to blows but Natasha just threw up her arms and left the ring.
Interview: Dr. D David Schultz is interviewed in the ring by Ron Strong. Schultz says he is not surprised or worried that Rheinghans partner is that sissy champion Brunzell. When prompted for the identity of his partner Schultz laughs at Strong. Dr. D says there is only one man who can be trusted and is capable enough to be the tag team partner of the greatest true wrestler in the world today. However, Schultz will not actually name his partner and says the world will have to wait for the match to find out.
[end of first hour]
Promo; Featured tonight on Good Rockin' Tonight will be the videos; We Run by Strange Advance, Somebody by Bryan Adams, Born in the USA by Bruce Springsteen, California Girls by David Lee Roth, and the #1 smash I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner.
Bout #5 1st Round RCW Tag Team Title Tournament Match (RCW Bracket)
Keith & Bret Hart v Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum (/w Corrie England)
The Hart Brothers start off strong and get Lyon in some trouble, isolating him and working over his legs. Keith finally gets the figure-four on Lyon but incredibly the former RCW champ manages to turn over and reverse the pressure on the hold. Lyon gets the tag out and Duncum comes in and annihilates Keith with a running clothesline. He punishes Keith, and after a few seconds of letdown he punishes Bret when he is tagged in. Duncum has Bret over his knee after a backbreaker trying to make him submit but the youngster won’t do it. Lyon is tagged in and works over Bret but can’t get the 3 count even after a slingshot suplex. Duncum comes back in and tries to finish Bret off with his bulldog finisher but Bret pushes him off, sending him to the buckle, colliding with Lyon. Bret makes the tag out to Keith who goes to work on Duncum. He has the advantage and is setting him up for the figure-four when Corrie jumps on the apron for a distraction. Lyon enters the ring and nails Keith with a kick, and is then attacked by Bret. Referee Wyatt Hall turns around and begins to escort Bret out of the ring. Lyon and Duncum double team Keith with a double shoulderblock. From the back comes Tawney England who makes a bee line to her sister Corrie, yanking her down by the hair. Outside the ring it’s an old fashioned cat fight which distracts Lyon and Duncum inside the ring. Their backs are turned when Bret takes out Lyon from behind with a dropkick to the back of the legs. He then catches Duncum as he turns with an atomic drop. RCW officials are out to break up the catfight. In the meantime inside the ring Hall once again escorts Bret out of the ring. Keith comes up swinging but Duncum catches him with a vicious looking clothesline. He drops a knee to the head, and then finishes off Keith with a bulldog.
Bobby Duncum & Chris Lyon defeated The Hart Brothers by pinfall when Duncum pinned Keith after a bulldog at 12:00
Bout #6: 1st Round RCW Tag Team Title Tournament Match (RCW Bracket) Bad News Allen & Butch Reed and Billy Robinson & Dynamite Kid battled to a 15 minute time limit draw.
Promo; On Tonight's Evening News -Possibility that Muhammad Ali played role in Jeremy Levin's escape or release from captivity in Lebanon examined; number other Americans still held there mentioned. Ali's venture said arranged by Algeria; Algeria mentioned playing key role in negotiations to free William Buckley, Peter Kilburn, Lawrence Jenco and Benjamin Weir -Completion of 1st phase of Israeli withdrawal from south Lebanon featured -Possible discovery of remains of American MIAs, downed over Laos in 1972, reported. -United States Customs' search along border with Mexico for kidnapped Drug Enforcement Agency ofr. Enrique Camarena (Salazar) and his terrorist abductors examined -Espionage allegations lodged by Spanish officials against United States dipls. recently expelled outlined -Scotch whiskey cargo from wrecked ship reported washing up on beaches of Britain's Alderney island
Main Event 1st Round RCW Tag Team Title Tournament Match (RCW Bracket)
Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans v David Schultz & mystery partner
Schultz reiterates his claim that only one man is capable enough and trust worthy enough to be his partner. All eyes turn to the aisle until Schultz says “me”. He then attacks Brunzell and Rheinghans with the microphone. Apparently we have ourselves a handicap match. After that initial attack Schultz keeps up the pressure working over Rheinghans. He nails him with a powerbomb, clotheslines, neckbreaker, and backbody drop but can’t get the pin. A full nelson and an abdominal stretch likewise can’t get the win. When he tries for his corkscrew neckbreaker finisher, Rheinghans manages to twist out of it, roll over and make the tag to Brunzell. Even the RCW champ though has trouble with Dr. D at first with Schultz controlling the champ for a couple minutes. Brunzell though makes a comeback and then tags out to Rheinghans. The fan favorites make quick tags for the next couple of minutes and now have Schultz worn out and almost beaten. However, in desperation Schultz throws Rheinghans through the ropes to the floor below. After the count of 5 when Rheinghans tries to get back in and Schultz prevents that with a kick, the villain follows him to the floor. He tosses Rheinghans against the announce table. He then scoops up Brunzell’s Heavyweight title and ~waffles~ Rheinghans with it, busting his head wide open. Brunzell comes over and attacks Schultz and referee Kenny Jay calls for the bell.
Rheinghans & Brunzell defeated Schultz by disqualification at 9:49
Post-Match: Schultz manages to catch Brunzell with a chop to the throat. He then climbs on the announce table and jumps off with the belt, nailing Brunzell in the back of the head. Both Brunzell and Rheinghans are down and out. Schultz tosses the belt beside Brunzell and walks away to the jeers of the crowd.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!!
February 23, 1985 River City Wrestling #180 Lethbridge, Alberta
RCW invades the city of Lethbridge for the first time ever.
Opening Bout: Robbie Royce defeats The Tulip after a dropkick from the top rope at 4:18 -squash match
Promo; Former NWA World Champion, Canadian wrestling legend, Gene Kiniski comes to the ring to a huge ovation. Kiniski says he is there to represent the Hall of Fame committee, and he calls out RCW matchmaker and fellow HoF committee member Marty Goldstein. Kiniski says that last year Goldstein withdrew his name from contention so that he could remain a voting member of the board. Ultimately it was The Destroyer getting elected to the HoF in an easy decision. However, this year’s decision is much tougher. The committee would like Goldstein to step down from the committee this year and put his name in the balloting. At first Goldstein stands firm and says he won’t be considered for the HoF. But Kiniski says that right now there is only one other name that the committee can seriously consider for HoF placement, and that is Chris Lyon. The fans jeer that announcement and it seems to perk up Goldstein’s interest. Marty says he will have an answer for Kiniski next week.
Bout #2: Tod Hestrerey defeated Steve O by pinfall after a Salto suplex at 8:27 -wow, a huge upset victory for a rookie Hestrerey. The guy looks to be in his mid 30’s but is a rookie. He wears a t-shirt in the ring, perhaps to cover up his love handles, but his repertoire of scientific moves seems solid. He also cheats at just the right moments to aid his cause without the ref calling for the dq. The crowd is shocked, and Steve O is very upset at himself as the rookie comes out of nowhere to win this match.
Interview; RCW Heavyweight champion Jim Brunzell is interviewed. He wants revenge against Dr D David Schultz for the belt shot he suffered at the end of last week’s match. He says he offered Schultz a match for tonight but that RCW officials decided to have Rheinghans take on Schultz tonight one more time, in a top contenders match. When asked by Ron Strong who Brunzell would prefer to win that match he kind of waffles. He says he of course wants his friend Brad to win, but at the same time he’s not sure how long he is willing to wait to get his hands on Schultz.
Bout #3: Re-match Armand Rougeau defeated Richard Charland by pinfall after a flying elbowsmash at 6:44 -A good win for the member of the famous French Canadian clan, and one that will help establish him in the pecking order of RCW.
Tag Team Tournament Update; North American Bracket – Round of 16, matches held at arenas this past week; Marquette, WI: Larry Hennig & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Kevin Kelly & Kelly Kiniski Memphis, TN: The Fabulous Ones defeated The Kiwi Sheepherders (Johnathan Boyd & Rip Morgan) Anchorage AS: The Longriders (Bill & Scott Irwin) defeated Drew Tossel & Curt Hennig Raleigh NC: Black Bart & Joel Deaton and Brady Boone & Italian Stallion battled to a double countout
Allentown PA: Gary Star & Mike Saxton defeated Jeff Craney & Sal Gee Honolulu HI: Don Muraco & S.D. Jones defeated Sal Belemo & Peter Maivia San Antonio Tx: Super Destroyer & Masked Superstar defeated the Masked Grapplers Montreal QB: Raymond Rougeau & Jos LeDuc defeated Leo Burke & Sailor White
Bout #4: #1 Contenders Match Natasha and Tawney England battled to a double countout at 5:06 -despite both being fan favorites (the fans cheered a bit more for Natasha) each girl held nothing back. This turned from a high pace match quickly to a brawl which went out of the ring. Neither girl gave any credence to referee instructions and both were counted out. They continued to brawl after the match until RCW officials tried to break it up. Then Women’s champion Corrie England arrived on the scene and went right after her sister. This turned into a 3 way brawl until officials finally broke it up.
[end of first hour]
Interview: Miss Hartel and King Tonga are interviewed by Ron Strong. He wants to know who the mystery partner is for tonight. Hartel says they had a partner in mind, but have now decided to ask someone else instead, but they are still trying to find him in the arena. Strong asked her to identify the wrestler, but she retorted that she doesn’t even know who their opponents will be, so why should she? Tonga then got in a few seconds to talk Tongan gibberish and do some air Karate before the interview was abruptly cut-off.
Bout #5: #1 Contenders Match David Schultz defeated Brad Rheinghans by pinfall after a corkscrew neckbreaker at 11:04 [joined in progress, approximately 8 minutes shown on TV] -finally things were settled between these two combatants with Schultz only interested in the victory and not in trying to embarrass Rheinghans. The match went in and out of the ring, and with emotions flying high Rheinghans could not keep the match scientific. When it went into brawling mode the tough Schultz really took over the match. He managed to weaken Rheinghans up by dropping him with a vertical suplex onto the announce table.
Interview: Post-match David Schultz gives the run of the mill, he’s the #1 contender and will beat Brunzell next week for the belt promo.
Promo: Paramount pictures has a hit on their hands with the nation’s #1 movie “Beverly Hills Cop” starring Eddie Murphy, now in its 12th week of theatrical release, and still at the #1 spot.
Bout #6: No time limit Re-match 1st Round RCW Tag Team Title Tournament Match (RCW Bracket) Dynamite Kid & Billy Robinson defeated Bad News Allen & Butch Reed by pinfall when Robinson pinned Reed after a double underhook suplex at 25:09 [approximately 12 minutes shown on TV] - a good match but probably went unjustifiably long just to get over the fact that they are equally matched and last week ran out of time. All 4 men had their moments, with no weak link. Reed had some misfortune when he missed charging in at Robinson and banged his head off the ring post. Robinson finished him off in short order.
Main Event 1st Round RCW Tag Team Title Tournament Match (RCW Bracket) The Roughnecks (Stan Rodgers & Russel Riggs) V King Tonga & Tod Hestrerey (/w Miss Hartel)
As much of a shock as it must have been that Hartel would pick the inexperienced Hestrerey considering her experiences last year managing green rookies, it was even a bigger surprise when the original tag team legends of RCW, 2 time tag team champs, the Roughnecks came out as the opponents for this match. The Roughnecks controlled much of the early match, and it was actually Tonga that they had success against not the youngster. But around the 7 minute mark Tonga perked up and began to chop at throats and kick at kneecaps with good results. Hestrerey added some impressive suplexes against men 50-75 lbs heavier then himself. Ultimately though it fell on Tonga to use his Tongan death grip to pick up the win. Tonga & Hestrerey defeated the Roughnecks by submission when Tonga made Rodgers submit to the Tongan death grip at 10:20
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!!
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March 2, 1985 River City Wrestling #181 Winnipeg Convention Center, Winnipeg, Manitoba
Opening Bout: Dynamite Kid defeated Jeff Grey by pinfall after a diving headbutt at 3:34 -squash match
North American bracket tag team tournament update;matches held this past week Springfield, IL: Larry Hennig & Wahoo McDaniel defeated The Fabulous Ones Topeka, KS: The Longriders (Bill & Scott Irwin) defeated Black Bart & Joel Deaton Honolulu HI: Don Muraco & SD Jones defeated Jeff Craney & Sal Gee by default Lexington KY: Super Destroyer & Masked Superstar defeated Raymond Rougeau & Jos LeDuc
Bout #2: Non-Title Match Corrie England defeated Wildfire Rose by pinfall after a bulldog at 5:00 -Rose got in some offense in this match but was soon over her head against the Canadian Women’s Champion
Promo; Gene Kiniski comes down to the ring to another huge ovation. Kiniski though gets right to the point and says he has some disappointing news for the fans. Due to the lack of enthusiasm shown by the Hall of Fame committee members for the candidates available, it is the committee’s decision to suspend the process until next year. There will be no inductee this year for the hall of fame. The fans boo the announcement (somewhat) but still give Kiniski a nice applause as he leaves. A few chants of “Lyon sucks” makes its way around the building.
Bout #3: Bad News Allen defeated Kerry Brown by pinfall after an enzuigiri at 7:01 -a brawl between two veterans
Promo; Marty Goldstein comes down to the ring and calls out Natasha, Tawney England, and Corrie England (who comes to the ring with her title belt.) Goldstein goes into a spiel about how tough and spirited the competition has been between the 3 ladies. He also notes that it has started to get out of hand. He begins to talk about a round robin type set-up, but the girls have now begun to stare each other down and make rude hand gestures. The crowd chants “Boot” and Corrie takes offense as Tawney points to her. Suddenly it breaks loose, and all 3 girls are at each other’s throats. They roll into Goldstein and he goes down hard, twisting his ankle. Security comes into the ring and separates the girls but not before we get a nice camera close-up of some wicked looking scratches on the arm of Tawney England from Corrie’s nails, Natasha has a bleeding nose, and Corrie is complaining she has been bit. Goldstein is helped to his feet by the officials but can’t stand on his own because of his ankle, and is in obvious discomfort. Goldstein yells into the mic that he has had it with them all. They want to tear at each other’s throats then they are going to get the chance. Next week, for the first time in RCW history, it will be a 3 corners match with all 3 girls competing for the Canadian Women’s Title. Only two women are legal at any time, and can tag in and out with the 3rd girl. First girl to make a pinfall or submission will walk away with the title. Corrie is incensed by this proclamation and tries to get at Goldstein but is held back by the officials. Marty says one more thing, if she is available that night then there will be a special guest referee for that match who will be able to keep order, and isn’t afraid to get physical if needed. That referee will be none other then the monstrous Rhonda Singh!!
Bout #4 Armand Rougeau defeated Steve Olsonoski by pinfall after a sunset flip at 10:10 -an excellent scientific encounter that began with a handshake and ended with a handshake despite Steve O being visibly annoyed at himself for telegraphing a back body drop that cost him the match. That’s two straight tough loses for Steve O against Tod Hestrerey and now Rougeau. In the meantime it’s the second straight big win for Rougeau, last week beating Richard Charland and now Steve O.
Promo; On Good Rockin' Tonight Featured videos will be Shout by Tears for Fears, Easy Lover by Phillip Bailey with Phil Collins, You're the Inspiration by Chicago, Just Another Night by Mick Jagger, and California Girls by David Lee Roth.
[end of first hour]
Promo; WrestleMania March 31, 1985: Madison Square Gardens, New York City
Bout #5 RCW Television Title Match Ben Bassarab (/w Billy Robinson) (champion) V Brad Rheinghans
Bassarab went aggressive right from the start, kicking Rheinghans in the shin and then chopping him to the throat. He kept up the fast pace for the first 3 minutes but couldn’t get the 3 count and was running out of gas quick. Brad moved out of the way of a diving headbutt and then took control of the match. He worked a full nelson, and then a German suplex, before going back to the full nelson. Bassarab absorbed some punishment and then turned things around with a fireman’s carry, followed by a falling headbutt. Bassarab nailed his cross body block finisher, but Rheinghans managed to roll through the hold. However, Billy Robinson was able to reach into the ring and push Rheinghans over, undetected by referee Buddy Lane, and this put Bassarab on top again. Robinson reached in again to take the hand of the champ for extra leverage on the pin.
Ben Bassarab defeated Brad Rheinghans by pinfall after a flying cross body block and some outside interference at 6:50 [Ben Bassarab retains the RCW Television Title]
Post-Match: Steve O had come out to watch part of this match and to give some added commentary for the broadcast. After the decision he came to the ring to protest the actions of Robinson to the ref but to no avail. He remained in the ring as Rheinghans was giving the usual speech about Bassarab having to cheat to win, and Robinson being pond scum. Steve O pretty much just echoed those sentiments.
Promo: On tonight's Evening News -(Montevideo, Uruguay) Meeting here today of Secretary of State George Shultz and Nicaraguan President Dan. Ortega said apparently failing to advance peace issue -(San Jose, Costa Rica) Nicaraguan guerrillas' unity pact, signed by opposition leaders here today -DC) FDA (Food and Drug Administration) reported approving new test for donated blood designated to detect acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS); recent deaths of transfusion recipients due to AIDS-contaminated blood received from Irwin Memorial Blood Bank cited -NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) reported canceling upcoming mission of space shuttle Challenger -Poll of delegates at Conservative Pol. Action Conf. reported indicating support of Representative Jack Kemp over Vice President George Bush as 1988 Republican presidential nominee -Senator Jesse Helms and Fairness in Media organization recalled seeking takeover of CBS Incorporated; rise in stock value of CBS, ABC and RCA (owners of NBC) after rumors of Ted Turner's interest in acquiring major network noted
Bout #6 Semi-Final Round – RCW Bracket – Tag Team Title Tournament Bobby Duncum & Chris Lyon defeated King Tonga & Tod Hestrerey by disqualification when King Tonga was counted for being the illegal man in the ring at 8:14 -The green Hestrerey played Ricky Morton early in this match but once he tagged in the monstrous Tongan the match shifted in their favour. Outside the ring Miss Hartel yelled encouragement to her charges while Corrie England did likewise. Tonga could not finish off Duncum, and Hartel persuaded Tonga to tag in his partner. Tod used some high flying moves on Duncum, and then tagged in Tonga. Duncum fought back and the two men brawled in and out of the ring, that soon became a 4 man brawl, and then the ladies got into a one-sided catfight with Corrie the winner. The fans were squarely behind Tonga and Hestrerey in this match. Tonga got distracted by going to help his manager and he was attacked from behind by Duncum. Back inside Duncum made the tag to Lyon who tried to work the Tongan over but did not have the strength and size to do much damage. Hestrerey made the blind tag off of Tonga’s back and went after Lyon. The two criss crossed, traded clotheslines, traded dropkicks, and then Tod ducked away from another clothesline attempt and speared Lyon to the mat. He covered and got a 2 count. He whipped Lyon to the ropes, but the former champ held on for dear life and to catch his breath. Unwilling to wait Hestrerey made a running leap at Lyon, vaulting himself up. However, Lyon saw it coming and ducked, sending Hestrerey over the top rope and smacking down on the ground. Lyon went after him and rolled him in the ring. It was obvious that he was completely knocked silly and was not going to respond to the pin attempt. So Hartel ordered Tonga in to break the pin count which he did. He then continued to attack Lyon while referee Kenny Jay applied the 5 count. When Tonga refused to listen and leave the ring, Jay disqualified them.
Post-Match: Chris Lyon is not interested in talking about their victory or the final match which will be against Brunzell/Rheinghans or Dynamite/Robinson. Instead all he wanted to talk about was how the HoF committee should be forced to elect him this year. He says he has the longest RCW title reign ever and is tied with The Destroyer at 3 title wins each. He says its obvious that since the Destroyer is in the HoF and he is not that the committee has it in for him. When Ron Strong suggests that perhaps the HoF sees his title reigns as not being as honourable or credible as that of the Destroyer, Lyon practically flips out. In fact its Duncum, surprisingly that has to peel Lyon away from the announcer.
Promo; Chuck Norris is back in theatres, and back in Vietnam as Col James Braddock. Missing in Action 2 explodes in theatres this weekend. Prequel to the first Missing In Action, set in the early 1980s it shows the capture of Colonel Braddock during the Vietnam war in the 1970s, and his captivity with other American POWs in a brutal prison camp, and his plans to escape. Wrestling fans keep your eyes out for Prof. Toru Tanaka as he plays the evil character Lao in the movie. Not much of a stretch for him!
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Jim Brunzell (champion) v David Schultz
Schultz tried to attack Brunzell before the match but the champ was ready for that whipped Schultz to the buckle. He laid in some punches and then monkey flipped the challenger out of the corner. However when he charged at Schultz he ate a boot to the face. Schultz dropped an elbow and then worked a series of armbars and armbreakers keeping the high flying champ on the mat. When Brunzell reached the ropes for a break the champion retaliated by trying to break Brunzell’s fingers. First he stomped on them, then bent them back, and finally smashed them into the ringpost. Schultz then illegally used the bottom rope to wrap Brunzell’s arm around and try and pull his shoulder out of its socket. When that failed he removed a turnbuckle and even under threat of dq he used the exposed turnbuckle to damage the hand of Brunzell some more. Referee George Gadasky put the cover back on the best he could. Schultz continued to work the champ who finally fought back the only way he could with several types of kicks. Then when Schultz charged him he took him down with a drop toe hold and then put him into a body scissors. But the challenger was bigger and stronger, and managed to pick up the champ while still in the scissors and give him a backbreaker. Brunzell though didn’t release the hold and both men tumbled back down to the mat. Schultz finally got a rope break. Schultz gouged the eyes of Brunzell and then threw him out of the ring. Right on the champ Schultz laid in kicks to the ribs, and then a ribreaker before rolling Brunzell back into the ring. The challenger made the mistake of trying to set up for a superplex, and the champion countered it with a DDT off the top rope. Both men were down, and both struggled to their feet just before the count reached 10. Still favouring his hand Brunzell attacked the challenger by driving his hip into him while trying to get to his feet. He followed this up with a vicious looking knee lift, covered, but only got a 1 count. Brunzell went for the dropkick but Schultz kind of moved out of the way, and kind of swatted the champ out of the way. He tried for a kneedrop but Brunzell rolled out of the way. The champ then caught Schultz right in the chin with a flying dropkick. He made the cover and got 1, 2, 3. But wait, no. Schultz got his foot over the bottom rope and Gadasky saw it but not in time to stop the third count. He advises Brunzell breaking up his celebration that the match has to continue. But when Brunzell goes over to get Schultz he finds that the challenger is staggering around ringside like a bad drunk, holding his stomach. Brunzell leaves the ring to go after him. When he reaches Schultz the challenger suddenly turns and reveals that he has the RCW title belt in his hands, having taken it form the announce table, and he ~waffles~ the champ in the head. Brunzell drops like a bad habit.
Jim Brunzell defeated David Schultz by disqualification for using a foreign object at 10:51 [Jim Brunzell retains the RCW Heavyweight title]
Post-Match: When Schultz pulls the champ up his face is a crimson mask. The challenger then scoops up Brunzell over his shoulder and then drives him ribs first into the ring apron. He never lets him go though, walks him over and slams him off the ringsteps. Still not done Schultz then nails him with the corkscrew neckbreaker. Brunzell is completely laid out on the ground as RCW officials, Brad Rheinghans, and Steve Olsonoski all flood the scene to drive Schultz away. The champ has once again been annihilated, and lies bleeding from the forehead.
That’s it for another edition of River City Wrestling.
See ya next week!!
March 9, 1985 River City Wrestling #182 Regina, Saskatchewan Opening Bout: Tod Hesterery defeated Brian Jewel by pinfall after a sunset flip at 5:31 -Hesterery seconded by Miss Hartel continues to roll in RCW Promo: Chris Lyon, Bobby Duncum, and Corrie England come out to the ring. Lyon is carrying a paper bag. England talks about the injustice of having to defend her women's title tonight against two opponents, in an unprecedented move by Marty Goldstein. Then Lyon gets into a rant against Gene Kiniski and the Hof F committee for not electing him to the hall this year. He goes over his accomplishments again, comparing himself to the Destroyer. Then Lyon takes out a Destroyer mask from the paper bag and dons it. He says maybe it would make a difference to the HofF committee if he hid behind one of these all the time like that yellow Destroyer. Pre-Match: Preliminary wrestler Joe Doegan was in the ring getting ready to take on Robbie Royce. Steve O came down to the ring and told Doegan that he needed the match, as his performance has been slipping as of lately. When Doegan refused Steve O cold cocked him and shoved him out of the ring. Royce tried to help Doegan but Steve O went right after Roye and referee Buddy Lane called for the bell to start the modified match. Bout #2 Robbie Royce defeated Steve O by countout at 7:05 -once it became clear to Steve O that this was not going to be an easy win he simply left the arena. Olsonoski had been a fan favorite up to tonight but the pressure of some upset losses seems to have got to him. He is boo'd unmercifully by most of the fans as he leaves. Tag Team Tournament Update: North American Bracket Semi-Finals Rochester MN: Larry Hennig & Wahoo McDaniel defeated The Longriders Biloxi, MS: Super Destroyer & Masked Superstar defeated Don Muraco & SD Jones Bout #3 Richard Charland defeated Fred Pelequin by pinfall after a piledriver at 4:38 -Charland challenged any French Canadian to come out and wrestle him. Puppy Dog Fred Pelequin, despite having been retired for over a year comes out to take up the challenge to a modest pop from the crowd. Promo; WrestleMania March 31, 1985: Madison Square Gardens, New York City
Bout #4 King Tonga defeated Bad News Allen by pinfall when his shoulders were counted down while in the Tongan death grip at 9:54 -very competitive match, lots of brawling in and out of the ring. Miss Hartel managed to trip up Allen at the right time to save Tonga from an enzuigiri when the ref was knocked out. Promo; Tonight on Good Rockin' Tonite featured videos will be, "One More Night" Phil Collins, "Neutron Dance" Pointer Sisters, "Just Another Night" Mick Jagger, "Somebody" Bryan Adams, "Criminal Mind" Gowan. [end of first hour] Bout #5 Tag Team Tournament RCW Bracket Semi-Final Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans defeated Dynamite Kid & Billy Robinson by pinfall when Brunzell pinned Dynamite Kid after a flying dropkick at 10:09 -even sided match. Robinson though was the weak link towards the end, and Brunzell turned up the heat on DKid in a torrid pace for the last 90 seconds of the match. Post-Match: As Brunzell and Rheinghans celebrated Dr. D hit the ring, having grabbed Brunzell's title belt from ringside, and smashed Brunzell over the back of the head with the title belt for the 3rd time. He then quickly left the ring before Rheinghans could react.
Bout #6 RCW Television Title Match Ben Bassarab (champion) defeated Armand Rougeau by pinfall after a German suplex at 8:38 [Ben Bassarab retains the RCW Television Title] -Rougeau has been elevated to this title shot the last couple of weeks by picking up key victories against Richard Charland and Steve O. However, Bassarab was determined to hold onto his belt, and despite giving up several years in experience showed that he was the more complete wrestler at this time. A conclusive victory. On Tonight's Evening News: Geneva, Switzerland) Arrival here today of United States delegation for United States-USSR arms talks opening Tuesday. Deployment of United States missiles in West Europe since Soviet walkout from last arms talks and change in USSR leadership with President Konstantin Chernenko recalled; issues in upcoming negotiations, include MX missile and Star Wars defense system. Israeli raid in south Lebanon today said apparently in retaliation for recent terrorist attack on troops. Death toll from yesterday's car bomb in Shiite neighborhood of Beirut, Lebanon, reported. Latest outbreak in Iran-Iraq war reported. First shipment of food aid for Ethiopia, raised by Band Aid's song "Do They Know It's Christmas," reported en route to Africa.
Main Event Canadian Women's Title 3-Way Match special guest referee: Rhonda Singh Corrie England (champion) v Tawney England v Natasha Singh had a hard time keeping only 2 competitors in the ring at one time. None of the 3 ladies wanted to be left out of a pin situation so it was constant interference. Marty Goldstein came out to the ring and yelled at the girls to settle things the right way, but even this didn't seem to make a difference. Singh started to get physical, removing the 3rd woman first time being Corrie, second time being Natasha. A 3 woman brawl then broke out and when Singh tried to remove Tawney, she punched the ref and then took her down with a faceslam. Corrie and Natasha added in elbow drops to the prone referee. Goldstein called for the bell. Bobby Duncum came out to the ring and sent both Natasha and Tawney scrambling out of the ring. He handed Corrie the title drawing jeers from the crowd. No Contest at 10:21 [Corrie England retains the Canadian Women's Title] Post-Match: Marty Goldstein got on the mic and gave a message to the women. This is not over. In two weeks, on the March 23rd show they will do this all over again. Except this time all 3 women would be legal in the ring, like Texas Tornado style! It'll be another RCW first. That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling. See ya next week!!
March 16, 1985 River City Wrestling #183 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Opening Bout: Steve Olsonoski defeated Gene Running Bear by pinfall after a flying elbowsmash at 4:43 -Steve O is not very popular with the fans these days. This was a squash match. Promo: Video featuring the teams of Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans as well as Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum set to "Round and Round" by Ratt. Tag Team Tournament Update: Finals from the North American Bracket Kansas City, KS: Super Destroyer & Masked Superstar defeated Larry Hennig & Wahoo McDaniel. Promo; Masked Superstar & Super Destroyer will be coming to RCW next week for the big tournament final. Their opponents will be either Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans or Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum. On Tonight's National News' -Kidnapping of Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson in Beirut, Lebanon, reported -Escalation of Iran-Iraq war detailed -Vice President George Bush's decision to meet with Nicaraguan President Dan. Ortega -United States embassy in Honduras reported ordering American mercenaries there, previously given tacit support by Reagan administration, to leave Honduras -Mansel Hammett's shooting spree in Anchor glass factory in South Connellsville and resulting death toll examined -Saint Patrick's Day parades in New York City and Chicago reported, shown; controversy over New York City parade grand marshal's support of IRA (Irish Republican Army) mentioned Bout #2: Dr. D David Schultz defeated Gaston Aucoin by pinfall after a corkscrew neckbreaker at 2:02 -squash match Post-Match: Schultz says he is just biding his time, playing mind games with Brunzell, picking at him. Making sure the wounds never heal by tearing off the scabs every week. He predicts the belt will be his before the end of the month. Jim Brunzell himself comes out and the two have to be seperated by RCW officials. Brunzell says he wants Schultz. Goldstein agrees to set up the match for next week on the 23rd for the title belt. Schultz says he wants to make sure that Brunzell doesn't run away, and this prompts Brunzell to suggest a steel cage match. He promises to avenge the blood he has shed ten fold in the steel cage. Bout #3 Tod Hesterey defeated Robbie Royce by pinfall after a double underarm suplex at 6:11 -a very impressive victory for Tod over Royce. This should put him in TV title contention soon. Post-Match: Ron Strong attempts to get an interview with Hesterey but he is told my Tod's manager Miss Hartel that Tod is deaf and can not speak. Strong quips that he should be thankful for that but its over the head of the French debutante.
Bout #4 Strap Match Non-Title Tawney England defeated Corrie England by disqualification for outside interference (Bobby Duncum) at 11:14 -Tawney had this match won when Duncum came out and grabbed her by the hair. He held her until Corrie was able to recover and attack her sister. This brought Natasha out to the ring. When Duncum tried to grab her she was ready - and got a standing ovation from the crowd when she MACED the Texan in the face. She and Tawney then nailed Corrie with a double hanging vertical suplex. Should be a great 3-way match next week for the women's title. Interview: Billy Robinson and Ben Bassarab (TV champ) are interviewed. Robinson informs Ron Strong that Dynamite Kid has left the territory after being fired by him. He says that DK being pinned in their tag match last week was inexcusable, and that he doesn't tolerate fools. Bad News Allen comes to the ring. He says he may have had his differences with DKid over the years, but one thing DK is not is a loser, he's a hell of an athlete. He says it was Robinson who was the weak link in the match last week. Bassarab tries to say something but Allen cuts him off with a stare that makes him withdraw. Allen tells Robinson to prove it in the ring, to fight him later tonight. Robinson has no choice but to agree. [end of first hour] Special Arm Wrestling Challenge King Tonga and Miss Hartel come to the ring where there is an arm wrestling table already set-up. They challenge any "Canadian wimps" to arm wrestle the Tongan monster. Security brings out one challenger from the crowd and he is quickly defeated by Tonga. They then bring a second challenger from the crowd. This guy is huge, obese, probably around 400 pounds. He gives Tonga all he can handle but eventually Tonga outlasts him and gets the victory. Afterward though Tonga chops him, and then throws him out of the ring. The crowd errupts as Gene Kiniski comes out to the ring. He says he is no Canadian wimp and accepts the challenge. Hartel though stalls saying after the last bout Tonga needs a couple minute break. After the stalling is over they finally hook-up and Kiniski immediately grabs the advantage. He can't take the arm of Tonga down though and slowly the monster begins to control the contest. He has Kiniski almost all the way down when the former NWA champ leans across the top and headbutts Tonga. The fight is on and Kiniski is as dirty a fighter as you will find in wrestling. At one point he is munching on Tonga's cheek. The ring quickly fills up with RCW officials to break up the altercation. Bout #5 Bad News Allen defeated Billy Robinson by pinfall after the enzuigiri at 14:20 -Robinson controlled the first half of this match, using a ground game and several submission holds to wear down Allen. But Allen fought back by attacking the knee of Robinson and kept at it until control of the match had changed. Allen continued to work the knee, and once Robinson's head was sagging and he was on his knees Allen nailed him with the enzuigiri and there was nothing the Brit could do about it. Post-Match: Robinson goes to the announce table and grabs a microphone. He's hobbling badly. He accuses Allen of fighting dirty and trying to cripple him. He says he won't get away with it. Robinson calls out TV champion Ben Bassarab. He tells Allen that next week Bassarab will fix things by beating on Allen. Bassarab doesn't seem very eager to take on the match but Robinson insists. Promo; Paramount Pictures welcomes you to the Box Office Battle of the year. Beverly Hills Cop starring Eddie Murphy finished last week at the #2 spot and is now entering it's 15th weekend of release. It had been #1 until dethroned by another Paramount picture last weekend, Witness starring Harrison Ford which is entering it's 6th weekend at the box office and is the reigning champ. Which one of these heavyweight flicks will emerge on top after this 72 hour battle for supremacy? Vote this weekend at your local theatres. Main Event Tag Team Tournament Final - RCW Bracket Bobby Duncum & Chris Lyon defeated Jim Brunzell & Brad Rheinghans by pinfall when Lyon pinned Brunzell after a slingshot suplex at 12:45 -This match went back and forth for the duration. The end came unfortunatley when Steve Olsonoski snuck down to the ring apron and pulled Rheinghans off the apron and ran him head first into the ringsteps. Without a tag partner to tag to Brunzell was overwhelmed by his opponents. That's it for another ediiton of River City Wrestling. Huge show next week with Gene Kiniski taking on King Tonga, the 3 way Women's match, Brunzell v Schultz in the cage, old friends Brad Rheinghans and Steve O meet in the ring, and the match for the vacant RCW tag titles with Masked Superstar and Super Destroyer coming to town to take on Chris Lyon and Bobby Duncum. See ya next week!!
March 23,1985 River City Wrestling #184 Calgary, Alberta Opening Bout: Armand Rougeau defeated Norman Dahmer by pinfall after a flying leg lariat at 5:25 -squash match Post-Match: As Armand was readying to be interviewed by Ron Strong, a newcomer to RCW, the 450 lb behemoth Jerry Blackwell entered the ring. For some reason he went right after Rougeau. Punch, throw to the buckle, avalanche in the corner. He then threw Rougeau out of the ring. Grabbing the mic Blackwell says he belives in making a big splash, and that was his premiere in RCW, and that was a big splash. Blackwell serves notice that he is going after RCW gold no matter who holds the title. Bout #2: Brad Rheinghans defeated Steve Olsonoski by countout at 8:06 -Rheinghans had the better of his former friend, so Steve O decided to leave the premises. Post-Match: Rheinghans is interviewed. He says he won the match but that he is not satisfied, he wants a rematch. Marty Goldstein comes out and tells Rheinghans he will have his rematch in two weeks, on the next RCW show. And to make sure we don't have a repeat of tonight it will be a Lumberjack match!! Bout #3 King Tonga defeated Gene Kiniski by disqualification for a foreign object at 6:45 -Tonga controlled the first couple minutes but then Kiniski took over. The match spilled outside where Kiniski manhandled the Tongan monster. Back inside with the ref distracted by Miss Hartel, Tonga brought a steel chair into the ring. However, when Buddy Lane turned around Gene had just wrestled it away from Tonga so Lane seeing him with the chair called for the DQ.
Bout #4 Canadian Women's Title Match Triple Threat Match - All 3 combatants legal Tawney England defeated Corrie England and Natasha by pinfall when she pinned Corrie England after a hairplane spin at 11:31 [Tawney England is the new Canadian Women's Champion] -at times Natasha and Tawney worked as a team againt the villianous champion, but when it came down to pin time it was every girl for herself. However, after Tawney hit her sister with her finisher Natasha chose not to break up the pin though she had a chance. Bobby Duncum had come down to ringside and was going to climb into the ring. So Natasha decided to let Tawney have the win by knocking Duncum off the ring apron with a baseball slide. Post-Match: Tawney celebrates with the title belt and with Natasha. They hug and Natasha raises Tawney's arm in the air. [end of first hour]
Bout #5 RCW Television title Match Ben Bassarab (champion) (/w Billy Robinson) v Bad News Allen Bassarab started strong and controlled the first few minutes, keeping the action on the mat. Allen though got his fists going and took control. However he was too preoccupied with Robinson the entire match. When the veteran Brit got the opportunity he climbed on the apron to distract Allen. He received an enzuigiri for his troubles, but it was enough of a distraction to allow a sneak attack from behind by the champ, a roll up, a hand full of tights, and the pin. Ben Bassarab defeated Bad News Allen by pinfall after a small packagae and a handfull of tights at 9:09 [Ben Bassarab retains the RCW Television Title]
Bout #6 Match for the vacant RCW Tag Team Titles Bobby Duncum & Chris Lyon (/w Corrie England) v Masked Superstar & The Super Destroyer The masked men used every old tag team trick in the book, starting with distracting the ref so the partner could choke the opponent, to double teaming when the other team's second man was furious, to faking tags by slapping themselves on the back. But since the fans despise Duncum & Lyon so much they were pretty much behidn the masked men anyway. The match was very dirty and featured a minute long 4 man brawl outside the ring. Veteran referee Kenny Jay however allowed the match to continue as he wanted to see new tag champs crowned. Lyon saw himself outmuscled by the Superstar. He managed to block a piledriver finsher though long enough to allow Duncum to enter the ring and hit a lariat. Duncum then nailed Destroyer off the ring apron with another lariat. While Jay was escorting Duncum out of the ring the Superstar choked Lyon, and the Destroyer pulled a steel bar and some duct tape from under the ring. He quickly duct taped the small bar to the bottom of his foot. Back on the apron he signalled Superstar to pull Lyon closer, but when he went for the loaded boot kick, Lyon ducked and it kicked Superstar instead. He was knocked out cold and Lyon just fell backward on him for the pin. Destroyer tried to enter the ring but he slipped and fell on the bar taped to the bottom of his boot. Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum defeated Masked Superstar & Super Destroyer by pinfall when Lyon rolled up Superstar at 14:44. [Chris Lyon & Bobby Duncum won the RCW Tag Team Titles] Post-Match: Lyon & Duncum celebrate in the ring. Lyon says this will make Duncum the only 3 time RCW Tag Team champion, and it is also Lyon's 2nd tag title reign. He then goes from ecstatic to sombre. He says that it doesn't matter though, because he is one of only two men to be 3 time heavyweight champion but the other man gets all the glory there too. He says Kiniski got what was coming to him tonight from Tonga. Lyon then dons the Destroyer mask again and says that this is RCW's mask of shame.
Main Event RCW Heavyweight Title Match Cage Match Jim Brunzell (champion) v "Dr. D" David Schultz As Brunzell entered the ring Dr. D was right on him, driving him to the cage with a knee to the ribcage. Schultz quickly went to the ribs and then added some suplexes to try and knock the wind out of the champ. It appeared to work. He tried to get him to submit with an abdominal stretch but eventually Brunzell got out. 5 minutes into this match and the champion has not had a stick of offense. The next couple minutes saw several near falls by Schultz. He hit a piledriver but only got a 2 count. He then bulldoged him, springing off the cage but only got a 2 count. He then threw Brunzell head first into the steel cage, but the champ turned and absorbed the blow with his shoulder. Bouncing off he caught Schultz in a belly to belly position with Dr. D's arms trapped in the side. The champ then just propelled Schultz toward him, driving him head first into the steel. Schultz came up bleeding. Brunzell nailed a couple high knees, slammed him into the cage a couple more times but then Schultz got in a low blow to turn things around. Schultz then used the ropes to choke out the champ. A couple throws into the sides of the cage and now both men were busted wide open at the 12 minute mark. Brunzell came off the top rope with a cross body block but only got a 2 count. He then went for flying leg scissors but Schultz held his ground caught Brunzell's feet around his neck and then drove him down to the mat. Schultz dropped a big elbow and got a 2 count. The fans were on their feet now cheering on the champ. Schultz then ripped off a turnbuckle cover but when he went to send Brunzell to the buckle the champ sprung up, turned around and dropkicked Schultz right in the knee. He then tried for a vertical suplex but Schultz reached out and grabbed the ref's waist with one hand. Brunzell kind of lifted Schultz into the air, more sideways then up, and referee George Gadasky also took a tumble but remained on the job. The unexpectant extra weight though totally threw out the champ's back. He turned his back to the challenger in pain and Dr. D pounced, driving a knee into the champ's back and in the process driving him head first into the cage wall. Schultz then hit the champ with his corkscrew neckbreaker in the middle of the ring, and got 1, 2, 3 !!! New Champ!! The fans are livid. David Schultz defeated Jim Brunzell by pinfall after a corkscrew neckbreaker at 14:37 [David Schultz won the RCW Heavyweight Title] Post-Match: Schultz is awarded the belt in the ring by Gadasky. Schultz has the mic and says he told everyone he would be champ, and that he was just playing mind games with Brunzell. Now he's the champ and its time to say I told you so. Schultz says he knows that Brunzell has a rematch clause coming up, and the sooner that match takes place the better while Brunzell is still hurting. So in two weeks time Schultz says they will hook up again for the rematch. That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling. Next week we are pre-empted for a special WWF preview show for their big PPV WrestleMania which will feature Hulk Hogan & Mr. T taking on Roddy Piper & Paul Orndorff. So, See ya in two weeks!!
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