Skandor Akbar then tries to burn Williams with a fireball but Duggan is able to block it with a chair.) huge brawl ensues) Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts (Roberts gives Taylor a nice faceburn by rubbing his face into the mat), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/15/86 VS. Randy Colley (born May 2, 1950) is a retired (born May 2, 1950) is a retired In time, Mid-South became the Universal Wrestling Federation. It wasnt long before JYDs charisma with the fans and in-ring timing propelled him to the front of the babyface scene at Mid-South Wrestling. He has three sons, all of which worked in the wrestling business, and he has become involved in the Christian Ministry in the years since his retirement. Watts was poised to take over the two-hour slot occupied by the WWF when Jim Crockett and his Mid-Atlantic promotion swooped in and backdoored Watts out of the deal. He led his Mid-South promotion against the grain, brought a smash-mouth brand of wrestling to the fans, and changed the dynamic in how the product was presented. Victory & Maxine beat her up.) The dissention between the two Expresses started early on when the RnR smashed an unsuspecting Cornettes face into his own birthday cake. One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan vs Buddy Roberts brawl, PPW, 12/13/86 Special Feature: Breakup of Hyatt & Hot Stuff International Tekno Team 2000 What kind of gimmick was that? Mid-South was where these men cut their teeth before going to bigger stardom. Mr. Wrestling II talks about accidentally costing Mr. Olympia a loser-leaves-town match because he lost his temper and went after Kamala's handler, allowing Kamala to beat Olympia and send him out of the territory for 90 days. Since Dibiase came out, the Freebirds want him suspended. Announcement of John Tatums Car Wreck (Jack Victory gets Mike George to take his place) He ends up getting KOed The world of Pro-Wrestling is filled with a lot of hot talent. Originally called Tri-State Wrestling, the territory extended across Oklahoma, Louisiana and Tennessee with an alliance with Paul Boeschs Houston territory. The Moondogs would join the company full time and feuded with the Rock 'n' Roll Express, wrestling to a series of no contests. -JR talks to Dr. Death, who has . DarK Journey & Slater taped interview Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (Bill Watts returns and counts the pin after a ref bump) Terry Taylor vs John Tatum (Eddie Gilbert throws powder but it backfires), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/6/86 Terry Taylor & Iceman Parsons vs Buddy Landel & Jack Victory Jim Duggan vs. Dick Slater (Eddie Gilbert & Korchenko attack the Hacksaw before the bell), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/3/86 UWF Champion Steve Williams and Tag Team Champs the Sheepherders (later the Bushwhackers) saw their belts simply die out. December 19, 1981 Episode 51 - 42 mins Perry Jackson & Steve Doll vs. Mid-South Wrestling (1.12.1985) Review. Rock & Roll Express & Ricky Gibson vs. At the same time, McGuirk kept Oklahoma and Alabama, though, by 82, McGuirk ceased operations which left things open for Bill Watts and Mid-South Wrestling to take over. In 1972 the Dalton Brothers moved to NWA Mid-America and were ultimately rebranded as "The Medics". Terry Taylor vs. Mike Scott Michael Hayes giving Jim Ross a Badstreet t-shirt [5] For the remainder of the 1970s he moved around various National Wrestling Alliance territories.[5]. for the 1-2-3 and then get their heat back in an intelligent way so everybody ends up looking good. 8.6. Jim Duggan talks about his injury in the UWF tournament Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan, 8/16/86 (Finish only Buddy Roberts and Ted Dibiase, under a mask, run in) They would lose the titles later that year, but regained them on October 24, 1994 against The Phantoms (Phantom Sorrow and Phantom Tragedy) at the Mid South Coliseum. His outspokenness often came back to bite him, no matter how hard he tried to do the right thing. Rob Ricksteiner, Shawn OReilley & Mike Scott Chavo Guerrero vs The Libyan In June 1984 Colley received two singles shots against WWF Champion Hulk Hogan on the Canadian television tapings that aired on both Maple Leaf and All-Star wrestling. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Buzz Sawyer w/Rick Steiner vs. Terry Taylor w/Chavo Gurrero (Taylor wins the TV title), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/14/86 Re-Cap of UWF title double pin situation (title returned to Gordy) Stars Boyd Pierce Bill Watts Jim Duggan See production, box office & company info Watch on Peacock Mid-South Louisiana Tag Champs Bill Watts & Buck Robley beat The Assassin & The Angel in a "steel cage" match to win the Mid-South U.S. Tag Title. Regularly updated WWE news articles, match promos & other spoilers keep you energised and updated throughout the day. saving Doc) Cornette paired him and Dennis Condrey into the Midnight Express, who soon became one of the hottest teams around. mid south wrestling All Auction Buy It Now Best Match 303 Results Wrestler Buying Format All Filters Mid-South Wrestling Association "WRESTLING ALL STARS" 1984 Calendar! That spring they would feud with Crusher Bones, Jack Hammer, and Big Daddy Cyrus. In September 1984 they were programmed into a house show series against the newly arrived Fabulous Freebirds. In June he rebranded himself as The Champion and continued to successfully retain the title against challengers such as Taylor, Magnum T. A., Butch Reed, and Brad Armstrong. MLW: Cornette and Schiavone Contract Updates, Animosity with AEW? injure his left arm. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Rick Gibson & Tracy Smothers, Mid-South Wrestling 3/15/86 Missing FINAL MID SOUTH SHOW, UWF Without Hansen, the group were dissolved as a stable, with Colley finishing his run following a loss to the Freebirds on July 21, 1991 in Knoxville, TN. This would also be his first singles run. Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner vs Ron Ellis & Perry Jackson His song off of The Wrestling Album, Grab Them Cakes, even landed him on a Soul Train appearance with show alumni Vicki Sue Robinson. They dont own the rights to shows that were produced under Paul Boeschs Texas territory, but between the WWE Network and some fan videos, the legacy of Mid-South and its amazing stars lives on with fans today as a reminder of classic old-school wrestling. $14.90 . Jim Duggan vs. Gustavo Mendoza Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Steve Doll Watts was also behind the moniker that George Gray would take to worldwide fame when Gray was working with Devastation Inc. and attacked a babyface and several other wrestlers during a match when he exclaimed, "Hes like a one man gang!!". Jun 1 Future Dark Side Of The Ring Episode Ideas - Part 2. The Bladerunners On a related note, Cornette was banned from entering Canada in 2007 due to his criminal record. Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs Gary Young & Joe Savoldi Hacksaw Duggan vs Kamala, Houston (JIP Duggan slams Kamala) Koko B. Ware vs. Joe Malcolm commentary say that wont be enough to woo Missy and theyre right! Mid South Wrestling Logo Sticker By jason tully From $1.82 Mid-South Championship Wrestling Essential T-Shirt By IrishWhipMedia From $24.07 Sputnik Monroe Essential T-Shirt By IrishWhipMedia From $24.07 Mid-South Wrestling logo Essential T-Shirt By IrishWhipMedia From $24.07 Mid-South Coliseum Memphis Tennessee Roundhouse Classic T-Shirt Ted Dibiase vs. Mike Boyer Koko B. Ware vs. the first African American World Heavyweight Champion in WCW, Junkyard Dog A Tragic Ending for a Wrestling Great, The Midnight Express The Unstoppable Team that Defined Greatness, Big Boss Man Ray Traylor A Career Defined by Showing Up, Georgia Championship Wrestling | Wrestling Territories, Championship Wrestling from Florida | Wrestling Territories, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HWwv81Oni3PeOwYGuclbA, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. The Moondogs continued to unsuccessfully feud with the Samoans throughout that summer. In 1983, Bill Watts started a talent exchange with Jerry Jarrett at the CWA. Terry Taylor challenges both men in hopes for a N.A. Gilbert all get up and walk out) That was before cable, so it was the end of wrestling on TV in my area for a few years. The Sheepherders w/Jack Victory & Lady Maxine vs. Colley wrestled his last match for IWA Mid-South in 1997. Watts, however, doesnt come out) Hayes runs Taylor into the guardrail, knocking him down. This would continue until April 1985, at which point Colley left the WWF for Bill Watts' Mid South Wrestling Federation. Missy then nails him with her purse, busting him open) ~ Terry Taylor music video (When the going gets tough), Mid-South Wrestling 2/23/86 By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. JR Hogg & Shawn OReilly Issolboch, South Dakota If you build it, they will come "If I kill them, they will come, got it!" What?!? ~ Jake Roberts Interview (will meet Taylor in a #1 contenders match) His first match was at a July 6 house show in Norfolk, Virginia, against El Gigante. One Man Gang vs Ted Dibiase, PPW, 11/22/86 (JIP Famous clean pinfall job by Dibiase) Jack Victory vs David Peterson ~ Announcement of Slater as N.A. On April 14 he was reunited with Moondog Spot, losing to The Rougeau Brothers on Prime Time Wrestling. Tracy Smothers vs Korchenko (Smothers gets burried under the Soviet flag) Hype for the 6/14/86 Superdome show Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs The Libyan & Bobby Perez Dibiase obliges Gary Young vs Art Crews Butch Reed vs. Buzz Sawyer (JIP from Oklahoma City 12/31/85) The Sheepherders, Universal Wrestling Federation 6/21/86 With JR on the mic, Mid-South had the voice it needed to put the fans on the edge of their seats. Mike George w/Jack Victory vs Brickhouse Brown By late 1979 and into early 1980, all the dominoes started falling into place for Watts. Detroit Demolition was also a member of The Stud Stable. Dr. Jerry Graham Vince McMahons Favorite Wrestlers Tragedy, Terrible Ted the Wrestling Bear Battles In and Out of the Ring, Fan vs. Shooter: The Ill-Fated $1000 Sugar Hold Challenge, Andr The Giant | Unforgettable Encounters with Fans, Bob Backlund: His 10 Greatest Matches Witnessed Live, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla | Guerrilla Movement: The Story of PWG. The Bushwhackers How They Survived Their Wild Early Career. Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & The Libyan The duo defended the belts for the remainder of the year. Both Moondogs then jumped to the CWA, where they defeated The Fabulous Ones on April 4, 1983 in the Mid South Coliseum to win the Southern Tag Team Championship. Randy Collins[2] Houston. Skandor Akbar & One Man Gang challenging Jim Duggan, Universal Wrestling Federation 9/20/86 The Moondogs would continue with the promotion for the next three months, wrestling The Wild Samoans and various combinations that included Stan Hansen.[6]. Ernie Ladd is a member of every significant Hall of Fame in wrestling, including WCW (1994), WWF/E (1995), Wrestling Observer (1996), Cauliflower Alley Club (2005), and the NWA (2013). These are a few things to know about Mid-South and what made it so important to the wrestling world of its time and why so many fans have fond memories of it today. However that would be Colley's final victory in the promotion as the Shadows dropped matches to The Killer Bees, Rougeau Brothers, and Strike Force during the summer and fall of 1987. Mid-South Wrestling (5.19.1984) Review. Dick Slater vs Butch Reed Sylvester Ritter had started his wrestling career in Tennessee and then ventured to the cold north of Canada and Stu Harts Stampede Wrestling, where he had made a bit of a name for himself as Big Daddy Ritter. for his trouble) Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 8/23/86 It wasnt until he came to the office of Bill Watts in Shreveport, Louisiana, that his professional wrestling career transcended to another level. ~ Sheepherders Interview Iceman Parsons vs Gustavo Mendoza Masked Superstar (w/Murdoch) vs. Steve Doll His title run was good as Watts helped JYD to stardom and in return, the Dog became a reason fans got into Mid-South in the first place. Interview w/Bill Watts Jake Roberts vs. Dick Slater (TV title Tournament final, 1/1/86) Gustavo Mendoza vs Brett Wayne Chavo Guerrero vs Art Crews One Man Gan, Leroy Brown & Bill Irwin vs Hacksaw Duggan, Chris Adams & Missing Link (Link is missing because of the attack on Dark They journeyed to the NWA to win titles there, with Condrey replaced by Stan Lane, who became an even better . Ken Rob Ricksteiner & Mike Scott All of the UWF titles were then summarily won by Crocketts own workers and then left to fade out of use altogether. Assassin #2[3] One Man Gang vs Terry Gordy, 11/15/86 Imagine if, instead of WCW, it was Mid-South/UWF on TBS. Terry Taylor vs One Man Gang (Akbar & his army run in and bloody Taylor) Buddy Roberts vs Joe Savoldi (After the match, Buddy Roberts challenges Terry Taylor, who had been at ringside. After his time in Universal, Williams went on to a storied run in the NWA. The duo disbanded after Colley left the company at the end of October 1987. Dr. Death & Ted Dibiase vs The Sheepherders Teaming with Jim Dalton, he lost to Bob Boyer and Joe Turner on September 21, 1970 in Panama City, FL at a Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling event. Action. Sting & Rick Steiner vs Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero - RARE!!! Buzz Sawyer vs David Peterson (Sawyer defends his new TV title) Jim Phillips is a contributor for Pro Wrestling Stories. Interview w/Bill Watts Re: Comback match against the Russians Following departure of Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, and Buddy Roberts from the promotion, the Moondogs feuded with the Brisco Brothers. Watts isnt letting that happen.) His easy-going personality and relatability to the everyday man made JYD an instant fan favorite and one of the stars that Vince McMahon centered the new creative direction of his family-friendly WWF around. Jim Ross & Michael Hayes on Fantastics & Missing Link vs Sting, Eddie Gilbert & John Tatum, Universal Wrestling Federation 8/16/86 Love lists with a passion and enjoy the history of the business as well as football and baseball. The Moondogs were programmed into a feud with Tony Atlas & Pedro Morales and would also face The US Express as they entered the summer of 1986. Mid-South Wrestling-Giants Midgets Heroes & Villia DVD 2007 . They made their debut under their new gimmick on April 23, 1987 in Worcester, MA at a WWF Superstars taping, defeating Lanny Poffo and Nick Kiniski in a dark match. 10 WCW Wrestlers That Fell From Grace: Where Are They Now. Missing Link w/Dark Journey vs. Jack Victory (Lady Maxine is gone and Victory looses the match vowing revenge with one phone call.), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/5/86 He was also one who influenced Bill Watts to crown the first African American World Heavyweight Champion in WCW, Ron Simmons. Chavo Guerrero vs Gary Young Bill Watts Telling Eddie Gilbert the Soviet flag is banned (Hes sick & tired of seeing guys buried under the flag so he tells Gilbert its banned; suspended. A visit from Santa Saw Missy tries to leave with Gilbert but Tatum stops her and then he gets destroyed by Sting, On September 1, 1981 he mounted an unsuccessful challenge to WWF World Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund, but was defeated. Recap of Country Whippin Match, 10/18/86 No! Bill Watts Announcing First Blood Bunkhouse Brawls In the fall of 1986 they began a house show series with The Islanders and finished the year facing The Killer Bees and US Express.[11]. Buddy Roberts vs Bobby Perez Michael Hayes kissing Dark Journey and getting slapped Fantastics vs Jack Victory & Mike George, PPW, 12/20/86 (Ends up turning into a 6-man with Chavo Guerrero & Art Crews) Here, THE BROTHERS winter brings rain, which causes the land to bloom. Title bout) As a consolation to being dropped from Demolition, Colley was repackaged again as part of the masked wrestling team The Shadows with partner Jose Luis Rivera. In 1981 he won the WWF Tag Team Championship with Moondog King (later replaced by Moondog Spot) as the Moondogs. One Man Gang vs Ken Massey OMAHA One final swing in a back-and-forth affair was enough for the state's top team Tuesday night. Missing Link & Chris Adams vs One Man Gang & Savannah Jack (After the match, Skandor Akbar berates Savannah Jack, calling him boy Kortsia Korchenko vs Perry Jackson (Steve Williams runs in and attacks Korchenko then he gets jumped; Ted Dibiase makes his return by DiBiase went on to have a long run in Mid-South in both tag team and singles action, and he was famous for winning matches after hitting his opponents with a "loaded" black glove he would brandish when the ref was looking elsewhere. Mid-South Wrestling had a major impact on the pro wrestling landscape, and there are a lot of things fans should know about it. Missy Hyatt confirms this in a poolside interview Return to top of page Superdome Extravaganza 8/80 August 2, 1980 in New Orleans, LA The Superdome drawing 28,000 ($183,000) [324] Footage, prototypes and artwork exists under ownership of co-authors Frederic Houde and Laurent Cluzel. Ted DiBiase also went on to a storied career in the WWF and was also inducted to their HOF in 2010. Over the next few years, the territory grew to include cities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and eventually as far south as Texas after securing a working relationship with Houston promoter Paul Boesch. ~ Jim Duggan music video, Mid-South Wrestling 2/8/86 Born in 1939, William Watts Jr. grew up in the dust-blown state of Oklahoma around the horse ranches and cattle herds that would lead him to adopt his familiar nickname of "Cowboy.". Steve Williams vs Gustavo Mendoza Joe Savoldi vs Gustavo Mendoza (Mendoza takes a hurricanrana from Savoldi and lands straight on his head BRUTAL.) ), Universal Wrestling Federation 10/18/86 Colley joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1980, debuting under the name "Ripper Hawkins". Fantastics vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts, UWF, 11/22/86 (Hayes & Roberts jump the Fants before the match and destroy them, for Special Feature: Hyatt & Hot Stuff International Terry Taylor vs Jack Victory (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/17/86 -Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Joel Watts. Wrestling II had become a shadow of his former self. shoulders at two but each ref sees only one guy lift their shoulders.) Jack Victory Introducing Lady Maxine Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Tracey Smothers Sheepherders vs Brett Sawyer & Tracy Smothers Gustavo Mendoza vs. Koko B. Ware Your Grade. One Man Gang vs Jeff Gaylord (PWI Tournament) Eddie Gilbert vs. Koko B. Ware (Steve Williams makes the save), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/19/86 1 Millard South won four of five matches including three by pin midway. In June he rebranded himself as The Champion and continued to successfully retain the title against challengers such as Taylor, Magnum T. A., Butch Reed, and Brad Armstrong. Chavo Guerrero vs Ken Massey Starting up in the shadow of one of the best boys wrestling programs in the state, South Kitsap's girls are gaining some attention . Joe Savoldi vs The Libyan Valey for a Day (Missy Hyatt cleaning Dark Journeys house which they get fined) While continuing to defeat preliminary opposition on television, the Dogs were winless against the Freebirds. Moondog Hawkins [3] Bill Dundee & Buddy Landel vs Brett Sawyer & Sean OReilly One Man Gang & Leroy Brown vs Joe Savoldi & Jeff Raitz After his time in Universal, Williams went on to a storied run in the NWA. Savannah Jack vs Buddy Roberts (Michael Hayes comes down to ringside with a jar of hair removal cream but is then too scared to get into Ernie passed away at the age of 68 in 2007 from colon cancer. Journey, so its 2 vs 3 until he comes out late in the match and all hell breaks loose.) So, if you can, load up the WWE Network, find the incorrectly labelled January 6th . [19] In early 1994 the duo moved on to feud with The Bruise Brothers and began to split their time between the promotion and the United States Wrestling Association. ~ Jake Roberts Interview BOTH guys come out and start brawling with OMG. Before 2022, Memphis University School had had only one state champion, and that was 18 years earlier. Preceded by Le. There are quite a few similar lists out there, but not a single one 22. Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (No match Hacksaw Duggan comes out and issues a challenge to the winner of the match, whoever that might Al Perez & Brett Wayne Sawyer vs. Gustavo Mendoza & Joe Malcolm Ernie Ladd had also returned to the area and began to help Watts with booking and was instrumental in building one of the biggest names to come out of the Mid-South territory. Fantastics & Missing Link vs Sting, Rick Steiner & Eddie Gilbert (TV Time Runs Out), Universal Wrestling Federation 12/20/86 Well, here we are again at the end of another wrestling territory road journey. Steve Williams & Terry Gordy trade interviews in advance of their title match Video Feature: WFIA Convention They would, however, cross paths many times in the years to come to make history in other areas of the territorial map. Not everyone can be cut into a Tiffany diamond afterward, but many who came through Mid-South most certainly shined like one. Chavo Guerrero vs Gustavo Mendoza Chamo, Clips of Slater vs. Jake Roberts in the TV Title Tournament Finals. In 1996 the duo returned once more, defeating Jimmy Harris and Ron Harris at the Mid South Coliseum on January 2. Our wrestling history is gold! But after the match, UWF Fundraiser Ad In 1981, Andy Kaufman began approaching well-known wrestling promoters across the country with the idea of running an angle . Kortisa Korchenko vs Perry Jackson Savannah Jack vs Buddy Roberts, 11/15/86 [12], Colley would return in a one-off on November 26, 1988. Another fun bit was him leaving town only to return as the masked Stagger Lee. He was aided by a great talent raid from World Class Championship Wrestling to add stars like Terry Taylor, Chris Adams, the Freebirds and more. Tommy Gilbert thanks the UWF for not accepting his resignation and says he doesnt want Eddie hurt but hopes Watts can straighten Hot Wrestling as The Nightmare, he was teamed with Eddie Gilbert and defeated Steve Brinson and Terry Daniels. Gary Young vs The Libyan They steal his black glove and then KO him with it. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. Over the course of a few weeks, they were promoted through a series of vignettes in which they were beaten up in saloons, searched ghost towns, were jailed, and rode horses. 2023 Ford Everest Trend . Quite possibly the best single episode of pro wrestling ever taped for TV. Tatum then punches Gilbert and we get Tatum & Jack Victory Plus, Jake Roberts is in action, a look at the battle between Billy Jack Haynes and Kamala, and much more! ~ Dick Slater Interview His willingness to tell it how he sees it has made him a jewel to some and a bane to the existence of others (yeah, we see you, Vince Russo, restraining order or not). 4 November 2019. One of the biggest and best was Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling Association. Back in the 1980s, the territories still ruled wrestling. He took the amazing, established tag team of the Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton (The Rock n Roll Express) and several other wrestlers, including a trio of talent that he would bring together as one of the most notable tag teams in wrestling history and give the RnR Express their most despised rivals ever. North American Champion Dick Slater vs. Jake Roberts (No DQ Match from SHC, Jake wins the gold!) The full Desperadoes trio entered the ring for the first time on July 3, 1991 in East Rutherford, NJ at the start of the 1991 The Great American Bash tour, where they were defeated by The Freebirds and Badstreet Brad Armstrong. Ted Dibiase vs Gary Young Koko B. Ware vs. Eddie Gilbert Watts then announces that on June 21, 1982, in New Orleans, Junkyard Dog, the then-Louisiana Heavyweight and Mid-South Tag Team Champion, defeated Bob Roop for . Cornette has been honored as Manager of the Year on numerous occasions, Booker of the Year multiple times, as well as being a member of several Halls of Fame himself, including Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (2015), Wrestling Observer (1996), New England Pro Wrestling (2015), NWA (2005), Cauliflower Alley Club (1997), and the Southern Wrestling (2015). the North American title on his behalf. Ross also took on the job of Director of Marketing during this time. Mid South Moments Logo Design Essential T-Shirt By MidSouthMoments From $16.37 Mid South Wrestling Logo Classic T-Shirt By jason tully From $24.07 Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling logo Essential T-Shirt By IrishWhipMedia From $24.07 Mid-South Coliseum Sunset Logo Memphis Tennessee Roundhouse Classic T-Shirt By MemfoBrand From $18.70 They included Steve Dr. For any promotion to rise to the next level and draw big crowds, it needs three essential things: creativity in the booking, a solid roster to pull it off, and an equally adept broadcast team to make it all sizzle to the fans on television. [10], On February 22, 1986 Colley made his return to the WWF on a house show in Melbourne, Australia and lost to Jacques Rougeau. Watts went against racial stereotypes and social mores in the business to champion the black athlete when it wasnt accepted or wanted, in some cases. [18] After leaving WCW, Colley would take a hiatus form wrestling for a couple of years. the champs) While Vince McMahon and his WWE was starting to grow, the wrestling world was still divided into smaller territories, several of which were just as strong in their own ways. ~ Dick Slater Interview (Jake Roberts/Slater confrontation, Jake DDTs Dark Journey!) their upcoming title match. The territory had some terrific storylines with Watts ahead of his time with episodic wrestling tales. brawl. ~ Al Perez demonstrates his belly to back suplex on a wrestling dummy. Terry Taylor vs Jeff Raitz Following an April tour of All Japan Pro Wrestling that saw him team with Andre the Giant and Dick Murdoch he returned to full time action in the World Wrestling Federation. UWF Top 10 Rankings -And it seems like everyone . Jan 5 2021 42 mins. Sting & Rick Steiner vs Terry Taylor & Chavo Guerrero (No match Missing Link & Dark Journey come out so Sting, Steiner & Eddie Ripper Hawkins Watts is a member of several Halls of Fame, including Wrestling Observer (1996), WWE (2009), Professional Wrestling (2013), Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling (2013), as well as being honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2001. Bill Watts brawling with Eddie Gilbert, the Blade Runners & Kortsia Korchenko, 5/17/86 (JIP) Begun in 1979, for nearly a decade, Mid-South, later becoming the UWF, was one of the best promotions for anyone loving classic wrestling. After making joint appearances in both the USWA and SMW, the Moondogs joined the company full time in March 1994 and began a feud with Jerry Lawler and Brian Christopher. The Sheepherders complain about Tommy Gilbert reversing the decision in their match against the Fantastics last week. RELATED: 10 WCW Wrestlers That Fell From Grace: Where Are They Now? Bill Watts locker room interview selling injuries from the spike https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHEyaURxcnRqcjZNamNXVXZiSDM0Wmc6MQThis video is a little overview of the Mid-South area. while the top-selling LandCruiser Prado in mid-spec GXL flavour is priced from $67,530. Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw (time runs out before the match), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/1/86 The new duo remained undefeated until June 30, where they lost a Los Angeles house show match to The Wild Samoans. [1] Austin was also part of the original Midnight Express from 1981 to 1983. After Demolition ended for him in the WWF and following a stint in Stampede Wrestling, he went to Continental Championship Wrestling where he worked as "Detroit Demolition". The Stagger Lee character would continue until the time ran out on the loser leaves town clause. Korchenko, Ivan & Nikita Koloff w/Eddie Gilbert vs Jeff Gaylord, Ken Massey & Perry Jackson He was only 45 years old. Chavo Guerrero vs The Libyan ~ Fabulous Ones video (Everybody Wants You), Mid-South Wrestling 1/25/86 Jack Victory w/Lady Maxine vs. Steve Williams They then dump her into the ring and spray yellow paint on her. -Originally aired May 19, 1984. Tatum gets in, but now theres no room for Ross. The Glassman vs The Libyan His ways may have been disliked by some and held in high regard by others, but one thing you can say for sure is that they got a reaction from his workers and peers.
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