Mark Wrestling Federation Special Edition (editor's note) Had a problem with the simulator, so this will be a write around for this edition. Thanks for your patience. Editor.
Mark Wrestling Federation for January 14, 2013Welcome to the first MWF This Week edition for the new year. We would like to take the time to wish everyone a very Happy New Year, and we hope that 2013 will be as prosperous as 2012. On December 31st, we had a special New Year's Eve card at the MWF Arena in Birmingham, Alabama. because of the fact that the event was a special DVD recording, we will not give too many results other than bringing you the news of the event.
Changes in MWF RosterLast week, the MWF took a week off so that the wrestlers and staff could spend time with their loved ones, and, in some cases, fulfill other obligations. As the case often is in pro wrestling, some did not return. The MWF would like to thank Junk Yard Dog, Kerry Von Erich, Mr.Wrestling, Mr.Wrestling II, Sting, The Masked Superstar and Krimson for their contributions to the MWF, and wish them the best of luck on their extended tour of Japan and Europe. We also would like to note that the door is always open for their return.
However, the trade off is that we also are happy to welcome in Jack Brisco's brother Jerry Brisco, The Patriot, The New Age Outlaws-Jesse James and Billy Gunn, Sgt. Slaughter, The Destroyer, Kurt Von Hess, Tommy Dreamer, Jerry Lawler, and Jeff Jarrett to the MWF. If they perform half as good as they have in other federations, then we will see greatness this year.
More Changes in the MWFMajor news concerning the MWF United States Championship and the MWF United States Tag Team Championship. They have now been renamed the MWF World Television Championship, and the MWF Television Tag Team Championship, a first for any federation. Since Austin Idol is already the holder of the United States title, the MWF Board of Directors decided that it would be unfair to hold a tournament for the new TV title based on his win in the Elimination Chamber. So the Board has awarded Idol the TV belt.
The TV tag team belts not being won as of yet will be put on the line in a special 16 team tournament on Monday, January 14th in the MWF Arena. The teams in the tournament are:
Jack and Jerry Brisco
"The Road Warriors"-Animal & Hawk
Jay Youngblood and Rick Steamboat
"The New Age Outlaws"-Jesse James & Billy Gunn
"The American Patriots"-Sgt. Slaughter and The Patriot
Magnum T.A. & Tommy Dreamer
Andre the Giant & Austin Idol
Adam Pierce & AJ Styles
Abdullah the Butcher & Baron Von Raschke
Barry Windham & Ric Flair
Ivan Koloff & The Sheik
The Assassins
"The Southern Kings" Jerry Lawler & Jeff Jarrett
"Superstar" Billy Graham & The Destroyer
Kirst & Kurt Von Hess
Ricky Morton & The Mongolian Stomper
The MWF wishes all of the teams luck in the tournament, and we know the winners of the TV Tag Team belts will be worthy champions.
Rock & Roll Express Split!The team of the Rock and Roll Express is no more. Long time fans of this great team were puzzled by Rick Morton's actions as of late. However, all was explained in full detail New Year's Eve. The following is taken from the New Year's Eve DVD to be released next month. After Robert Gibson had wrestled his match and his opponent had left, Gibson asked for the mic and had this to say to the fans in attendance.
"First, I want to thank all of the fans for your support through the years. And I want you all to know that I will never turn my back on you guys! As all of you know, last week, I had the chance to go for the MWF World Championship against Arn Anderson. Arn Anderson is a great wrestler and a great champion, even though I don't agree with the way he does things. And I was this close to winning when my partner Ricky Morton cost me the victory!"
"When you travel up and down the roads with someone for all of the years that we did, you don't think of him as just a tag team partner. You start to think of him as family! You think of him as a brother you never had! Ricky, I thought I knew you, and I thought you had my back last week. But now I see that all I was doing was handing you a knife to stick in my back! I thought that it might have been a mistake. But when I saw the video, I know different now. So tonight. I challenge you to a match on January 27th in Nashville, Tennessee at the pay per view!"
At this point, Paul E. Dangerously came down to the ring, and took the mic and had this to say:
"Robert Gibson! I want to congratulate you on coming so close to winning the MWF belt last week. You know, not many wrestlers get a chance at the World title! Well, you've had your chance and guess what, you're not champion, are you? Now, you're out here blaming this one and that one, when all you have to do is look in the mirror and blame yourself! Oh, and while I am out here, I want to introduce you to a new group! A faction if you will! That faction's name is the Dangerous Alliance! I already have the Midnight Express, your MWF World Tag Team Champions! And now, the third member of the Dangerous Alliance is...Ricky Morton!"
To the shock of everyone, Ricky Morton comes down the ramp with the Midnight Express. And they seem to be on good terms. Ricky climbs in the ring and grabs the mic and ask the others to exit the ring, leaving Morton and Gibson in the ring to themselves:
"Robert, those words you said were some very good words! But they were just words to me! See, you said that you thought of me as another member of your family! And, truth be told, I also thought of you as a member of my family! Hell, we did travel the roads and we kicked butt where ever we went. And, we kicked these guys butts on more than one occasion (pointing to the Midnight Express at ringside)!"
"But you did something that is very unforgivable Robert! See, family members are not supposed to put their own agendas above the family, and that is what you did! You put the World title above the team! And for that, I cannot forgive you for! So now you want to kick my butt on the 27th? Well the feeling is mutual! I'll see you on the 27th Robert! And you had better bring it, because you know that I will!"
It also came out that it was Paul E Dangerously who was leaking the photos of Ricky Morton and Bobby Eaton to the MWF This Week writers. Turns out that Morton and Eaton had been friends for many years, even through their most heated battles. So, on the 27th of this month, the Rock & Roll Express will explode!
More Surprises from New Year's EveDuring intermission, a table was placed in the ring, and the promoter of the MWF and member of the Board of Directors, Jay Ray Monroe came down to ringside and entered the ring. Monroe announced that there will be a contract signing between Mongolian Stomper and Andre the Giant. Monroe further states that the match will be a Loser Leaves MWF match. He thanks each wrestler for their contribution to the MWF, and wishes each one in their future endeavors.
Monroe then ask the wrestlers to come down to the ring. Gary Hart leads Stomper to the ring first and they both enter the ring and sit on one side of the table. Then to the cheers of many, Andre the Giant comes down to the ring and enters the ring, and takes his seat at the table. Monroe reminds the men that any violence tonight will result in fines and suspensions. All agree as Monroe hands the contract to Gary Hart so he can be the first to sign. Hart takes the mic and addresses Andre.
"Andre, it is somewhat sad that it had to come to this! But there is not enough room for both you and Stomper! And I am afraid that you are the one who has to go big guy! You should have did the right thing when you had the chance! Instead, you threw Stomper under the bus! Now, you will be run over by a Mongolian bus, and Stomper will be driving the bus right over your rotting body!"
Gary Hart then signs the contract and hands it to Monroe. Monroe looks at the contract, nods, then hands it over to Andre. Andre looks at the contract, looks at the pen, and takes the mic himself.
" Mr. Monroe, with all due respect, I cannot sign this contract myself! You know that I cannot handle this pen with the size of my hands, and I forgot my own pen! However, as of last night, I have hired a representative to handle my contracts for me! And I would like for him to come to the ring and sign on my behalf! So would you please come to the ring...Bobby "The Brain" Heenan!"
To the shock of all the fans, Bobby Heenan does indeed come down the ramp and enters the ring. He looks around the arena as a few start a "weasle chant". He shakes hands with Mr. Monroe, and gives Andre a hearty hug as Gary Hart looks like he is about to blow a fuse! Heenan takes the mic and addresses the fans and Hart:
"First thing to some of the fans chanting weasle at me, you're right! I am a weasle! But this man (pointing at Andre) is a fox! See, he saw that he was not getting any traction here in the MWF! he knew that he needed some help and guidance to move his career forward! See, I was the one who guided Andre to Wrestlemania 3. And, with me at ringside, he came very close to winning the belt on that night (he turns to Gary Hart)! Andre knows and I know that he can be the champion here, but first he has to get by that ham and egger you manage there! And from what I can see, Stomper is a good as gone!"
Heenan then signs the contract and hands it over to Monroe. Gary Hart then pushes Monroe to the side and gets in Heenan's face. Andre then pie-faces Hart into Stomper's arms. Andre and Heenan leave the ring to thunderous cheers and a few weasle chants. So that match is set, and someone is leaving the MWF for good!
MWF World Title Match Signed for January 27thAfter a successful title defense on New Year's Eve, Arn Anderson signed the contract for January 27th in Nashville, Tennessee, where he will defend the MWF World title against the #1 contender, "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes. The battles between The Horsemen and Dusty Rhodes have been legendary, but this is the first time he faces Arn Anderson going for the World title belt. Rhodes had this to say on the DVD:
"Arn Anderson! You are the MWF World Champion! The de facto leader of the Four Horsemen, if you will! Arn Anderson, you are a worthy champion, I tip my hat to ya! But now you have to face someone who has a fire in him just like you daddy! Someone who can kick butt with the best in the business! You are going to have to defend your World title against "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes! And Arn Anderson, you had better be ready for the brawl of your life daddy, because I'm coming with everything I have!"
Arn Anderson had words for Dusty Rhodes, also on the DVD:
"Dusty Rhodes, I know about your reputation, and I respect you as a wrestler and a competitor! And believe me, you have put more than your share of knots on my head through the years! But Dusty, believe me when I say this because it is true! When a wrestler wins the World title, sometimes he becomes comfortable in his position! That hasn't happened to me! I have kept the fire that burns deep down inside of me because I know I have to face the best in the game! And believe me, you are one of the best in the business! However, the outcome will be the same as always! I walk in as MWF World Champion, I walk out as MWF World Champion!"
This match is shaping up to be a potential classic! Tickets are going fast for the Nashville event, so get yours before they are gone.
Upcoming EventsThe January 14 card at the MWF Arena in Birmingham, Alabama is as follows:
Non-Title Match Main EventMWF World Champion Arn Anderson vs Dick Murdoch
Special Challenge Match#1 Contender Dusty Rhodes vs Tully Blanchard
Non-Title Tag Team MatchMWF World Tag Team Champions Midnight Express vs Robert Gibson & Bruno Sammartino
16 Team Tournament for the MWF Television Tag Team TitlesFor January 27th in Nashville, Tennessee on PPV
MWF World ChampionshipArn Anderson (c) vs #1 Contender Dusty Rhodes
MWF World Tag Team Championship Return MatchThe Midnight Express (c) vs The Road Warriors
MWF World Television ChampionshipAustin Idol (c) vs Tully Blanchard
MWF Television Tag Team ChampionshipTBD
Special Grudge MatchRobert Gibson vs Ricky Morton (w) Paul E. Dangerously
Loser Leaves MWFAndre the Giant (w) Bobby "The Brain" Heenan vs Mongolian Stomper (w) Gary Hart
Plus more to be announced. The next edition of MWF This Week will be out Friday, January 11th. See ya then!