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Mid-South Wrestling Episode 2
Taped at Irish McNeel Sports for Boys Club at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds
Commentary: Jim Ross and Bill Watts
A recap of last week is shown, including the final segment. Watts has made two new matches for the Mid-South North American Title tournament with Ernie Ladd vs. Butch Reed and Junkyard Dog vs. Iceman King Parsons to take place on today’s program. The question was what Watts was going to do with inserting an extra match into the tournament. Watts says he’s just going to see how it all plays out and then figure it out when we get to the finals.
Ronnie Garvin then comes out, who has a tournament match with Matt Borne upcoming. “I’m willing to make this a little bit easier for you, Bill. Jake Roberts was out here last week talking about how everybody should be gunning for him and the Mid-South Television Title and not be so worried about this title tournament. Well, I’m pretty sure hands of stone can crush a snake any day. And, Bill, if you give me a guaranteed Mid-South Television Title shot, I’ll withdraw from the North American Title Tournament.”
Jake Roberts comes out and delivers a slow laugh and evil smile. “Ronnie Garvin, everybody says you’re tougher than nails and braver than any Roman Centurion. You’re also dumber than a sack full of rocks. Giving up your tournament shot for a guaranteed TV Title opportunity, that’s smart, I’ll grant you. But the fact that you have to face me for it. The odds aren’t just stacked against you, the chance of you winning is zero.”
Garvin retorts. “Talks is cheap and I’m willing to do my talking with these fists and in that ring.”
Watts gets between the two and says the TV title match will happen at the upcoming super show. Superdome Extravaganza 1 at the Superdome in New Orleans.
COMMERCIAL
Slick cuts a promo in the ring before the next match. “Bill Watts says he has given the black man an opportunity here in Mid-South, but all he did was pit black man vs. black man again. He has isolated the black wrestlers in this tournament when the proper thing to do is to give each of these four men fighting today matches against white wrestlers. But he’s not going to do that. You can say whatever you want and hide the truth, Bill Watts, but I know what’s real.”
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North American Title Tournament
“Big Cat” Ernie Ladd vs. “Hacksaw” Butch Reed
Finish: Reed slips out of a power slam and pushes Ladd into the ropes. He tries an O’Connor Roll, but Ladd holds onto the top rope to block it. Slicks from underneath jabs Ladd in the throat with his cane, missed by the referee. Ladd turns around into a diving clothesline by Reed. He wins with a butterfly suplex.
Winner: Butch Reed by pinfall
Time: 11:43
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Junkyard Dog comes out and scares off Slick and Reed from doing a beat down on Ladd. JYD then goes to commentary. “Slick, is out here talking about he knows what’s best for the black man. Where every man, no matter his color, should only be speaking for himself. I’m perfectly happy with the opportunities I’ve been given here in Mid-South. When Watts let people go if they wanted when he took over, I said ‘the Dog is staying right here.’”
Ernie Ladd then comes over, holding his throat. “Slick, you yellow bellied cretin. You preach about wanting the best for all black men. How we should all be brothers united. Then jam me in the throat with your cane and run off with your tail between your legs. Me and the Dog aren’t joining your stable because we know that the only black man you really care about is yourself.”
COMMERCIAL
Captain’s Match
Michael “P.S” Hayes vs. “Loverboy” Dennis Condrey with Jim Cornette
Finish: Condrey reverses a whip to the corner and Hayes winds up steamrolling the referee. Condrey avalanches Hayes in the corner and brings him out with a suplex. Cornette gets on the apron for a tennis racket shot with the referee down. Hayes slips out of Condrey’s grasp and Cornette nails his own man. Hayes pushes Corny off the apron and then hits a DDT on Condrey. Referee stirs for the count.
Winner: Michael Hayes by pinfall
Time: 10:30
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Mr. Wrestling II and Magnum TA are out at the commentary position. They put themselves over as the Mid-South Tag Team Champions and say how either the Fabulous Freebirds or the Midnight Express would be worthy contenders. They’re then cut off by an attack from Kevin Sullivan’s Army of Darkness. This includes Angel of Death, Maya Sing, the Purple Haze and the Missing Link. They trounce the tag champions and Sullivan laughs with sadistic glee.
“There are no other contenders but the Army of Darkness. We know the golden rule, he who has all the gold makes all the rules. At the end of the North American Title tournament, I will be the Mid-South North American Champion and by that point my Army will also hold the Mid-South Tag Team Titles. Magnum TA and Mr. Wrestling II you have only just begun to feel the darkness on your souls.”
COMMERCIAL
North American Title Tournament
“Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer vs. “Dirty” Dick Slater
Finish: Sawyer backdrops out of a piledriver attempt and gets a spinning clothesline. Spinning side slam gets two. He comes off the second turnbuckle with a fist drop, but eats boot. Slater goes to the sleeper hold, but Sawyer gets loose with a jawbreaker. Single arm DDT sets up a running power slam.
Winner: Buzz Sawyer by pinfall
Time: 8:03
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Jim Duggan comes out and cuts a promo about how he’s not intimidated by Kevin Sullivan’s Army of Darkness nor anybody else in Mid-South wrestling or in the North American Title tournament. He’s going to be the next champion and there’s nothing anybody can do to stop him. However, he will be watching the next match closely to see who his opponent will be in the next round of the tournament.
COMMERCIAL
North American Title Tournament
“Z-Man” Tom Zenk vs. “The Ace” Bob Orton Jr. with Jim Cornette (Orton is in the bodyguard position for Cornette)
Finish: Adrian Street comes out and watches the match and seems to have his eyes on Zenk. He notices this and gets a bit weirded out. The distracted Zenk takes a jumping forearm smash to the face by Orton. Gutwrench suplex for the win.
Winner: Bob Orton by pinfall
Time: 6:50
Street blows a kiss to Zenk, waves goodbye and walks off.
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COMMERCIAL
Rock ‘n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) vs. Killer Khan and Rip Rogers
Finish: Quick squash as Khan and Rogers are on their way out the door. Morton pins Rogers after the double dropkick.
Winners: Rock ‘n Roll Express by pinfall of Morton on Rogers
Time: 4:48
After the match Ricky gets a microphone and says all the tag teams jockeying for position better not forget about the Rock ‘n Roll. The time you overlook them, is the time you’ll regret it.
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“Ravishing” Rick Rude is out with his valet, Madusa Micelli. Madusa makes a show out of removing Rude’s robe and showing him wearing his wrestling gear with the UWA Universal Title around his waist.
“There has not only been a lot of changes here in Mid-South, but in the UWA overall. I’ve been on the shelf for too long and without a home for too long. Bill Watts took his shot at bringing the greatest wrestler in the world today here to Mid-South and he won it. But never forget, Bill, you need me a whole hell of a lot more than I need you.”
“But, I’m going to do you another favor, Bill. You’ve got a conundrum for the North American Title Tournament. Ronnie Garvin bowed out to get a Television Title shot. So, you’ve got no opponent for Matt Borne. Well, I wouldn’t mind a nice easy introduction here to Mid-South Wrestling, so why don’t we give Matt Borne a Universal Title shot at the Superdome Extravaganza.”
The crowd cheers for this and Matt Borne walks out. “The Mid-South North American Title is the richest prize here in Mid-South. But, the UWA Universal Title is the biggest belt there is in all of professional wrestling. I don’t know what game you’re playing at Rude. If you think I’ll be a pushover just so you can look good in the Superdome and get on that awesome card, you better think twice. I’ll take your offer and I’ll be the next UWA Universal Champion.”
Rude smirks and walks off with Madusa, not being impressed with Borne at all.
COMMERCIAL
North American Title Tournament
Junkyard Dog vs. Iceman King Parsons with Slick
Finish: Dog does the crawling headbutts with Parsons on the mat and he rolls to the floor. Dog goes out and they brawl on the floor. Slick jumps on Dog’s back and he bucks him off into Parsons’ arms. Running big boot knocks both men down. JYD gets back into the ring. Parsons returns to eat a flying shoulder tackle and loses to the Thump.
Winner: Junkyard Dog by pinfall
Time: 12:27
The Jive Soul Bros run out post match, but JYD hops over the guardrail and goes into the crowd to avoid them.
COMMERCIAL
Jim Ross previews next week’s show which will feature the last first round match in the Mid-South North American Title Tournament with Dick Murdoch facing The Missing Link and two second round matches as Kevin Sullivan faces Tommy Rich and Jim Duggan goes against Bob Orton Jr. Plus, Magnum TA vs. The Purple Haze and the Rock ‘n Roll Express vs. the Bruise Brothers. And we get our first look in the ring at the UWA Universal Champion Rick Rude in a non-title bout.
Taped at Irish McNeel Sports for Boys Club at the Louisiana State Fairgrounds
Commentary: Jim Ross and Bill Watts
A recap of last week is shown, including the final segment. Watts has made two new matches for the Mid-South North American Title tournament with Ernie Ladd vs. Butch Reed and Junkyard Dog vs. Iceman King Parsons to take place on today’s program. The question was what Watts was going to do with inserting an extra match into the tournament. Watts says he’s just going to see how it all plays out and then figure it out when we get to the finals.
Ronnie Garvin then comes out, who has a tournament match with Matt Borne upcoming. “I’m willing to make this a little bit easier for you, Bill. Jake Roberts was out here last week talking about how everybody should be gunning for him and the Mid-South Television Title and not be so worried about this title tournament. Well, I’m pretty sure hands of stone can crush a snake any day. And, Bill, if you give me a guaranteed Mid-South Television Title shot, I’ll withdraw from the North American Title Tournament.”
Jake Roberts comes out and delivers a slow laugh and evil smile. “Ronnie Garvin, everybody says you’re tougher than nails and braver than any Roman Centurion. You’re also dumber than a sack full of rocks. Giving up your tournament shot for a guaranteed TV Title opportunity, that’s smart, I’ll grant you. But the fact that you have to face me for it. The odds aren’t just stacked against you, the chance of you winning is zero.”
Garvin retorts. “Talks is cheap and I’m willing to do my talking with these fists and in that ring.”
Watts gets between the two and says the TV title match will happen at the upcoming super show. Superdome Extravaganza 1 at the Superdome in New Orleans.
COMMERCIAL
Slick cuts a promo in the ring before the next match. “Bill Watts says he has given the black man an opportunity here in Mid-South, but all he did was pit black man vs. black man again. He has isolated the black wrestlers in this tournament when the proper thing to do is to give each of these four men fighting today matches against white wrestlers. But he’s not going to do that. You can say whatever you want and hide the truth, Bill Watts, but I know what’s real.”
— — — — —
North American Title Tournament
“Big Cat” Ernie Ladd vs. “Hacksaw” Butch Reed
Finish: Reed slips out of a power slam and pushes Ladd into the ropes. He tries an O’Connor Roll, but Ladd holds onto the top rope to block it. Slicks from underneath jabs Ladd in the throat with his cane, missed by the referee. Ladd turns around into a diving clothesline by Reed. He wins with a butterfly suplex.
Winner: Butch Reed by pinfall
Time: 11:43
— — — — —
Junkyard Dog comes out and scares off Slick and Reed from doing a beat down on Ladd. JYD then goes to commentary. “Slick, is out here talking about he knows what’s best for the black man. Where every man, no matter his color, should only be speaking for himself. I’m perfectly happy with the opportunities I’ve been given here in Mid-South. When Watts let people go if they wanted when he took over, I said ‘the Dog is staying right here.’”
Ernie Ladd then comes over, holding his throat. “Slick, you yellow bellied cretin. You preach about wanting the best for all black men. How we should all be brothers united. Then jam me in the throat with your cane and run off with your tail between your legs. Me and the Dog aren’t joining your stable because we know that the only black man you really care about is yourself.”
COMMERCIAL
Captain’s Match
Michael “P.S” Hayes vs. “Loverboy” Dennis Condrey with Jim Cornette
Finish: Condrey reverses a whip to the corner and Hayes winds up steamrolling the referee. Condrey avalanches Hayes in the corner and brings him out with a suplex. Cornette gets on the apron for a tennis racket shot with the referee down. Hayes slips out of Condrey’s grasp and Cornette nails his own man. Hayes pushes Corny off the apron and then hits a DDT on Condrey. Referee stirs for the count.
Winner: Michael Hayes by pinfall
Time: 10:30
— — — — —
Mr. Wrestling II and Magnum TA are out at the commentary position. They put themselves over as the Mid-South Tag Team Champions and say how either the Fabulous Freebirds or the Midnight Express would be worthy contenders. They’re then cut off by an attack from Kevin Sullivan’s Army of Darkness. This includes Angel of Death, Maya Sing, the Purple Haze and the Missing Link. They trounce the tag champions and Sullivan laughs with sadistic glee.
“There are no other contenders but the Army of Darkness. We know the golden rule, he who has all the gold makes all the rules. At the end of the North American Title tournament, I will be the Mid-South North American Champion and by that point my Army will also hold the Mid-South Tag Team Titles. Magnum TA and Mr. Wrestling II you have only just begun to feel the darkness on your souls.”
COMMERCIAL
North American Title Tournament
“Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer vs. “Dirty” Dick Slater
Finish: Sawyer backdrops out of a piledriver attempt and gets a spinning clothesline. Spinning side slam gets two. He comes off the second turnbuckle with a fist drop, but eats boot. Slater goes to the sleeper hold, but Sawyer gets loose with a jawbreaker. Single arm DDT sets up a running power slam.
Winner: Buzz Sawyer by pinfall
Time: 8:03
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Jim Duggan comes out and cuts a promo about how he’s not intimidated by Kevin Sullivan’s Army of Darkness nor anybody else in Mid-South wrestling or in the North American Title tournament. He’s going to be the next champion and there’s nothing anybody can do to stop him. However, he will be watching the next match closely to see who his opponent will be in the next round of the tournament.
COMMERCIAL
North American Title Tournament
“Z-Man” Tom Zenk vs. “The Ace” Bob Orton Jr. with Jim Cornette (Orton is in the bodyguard position for Cornette)
Finish: Adrian Street comes out and watches the match and seems to have his eyes on Zenk. He notices this and gets a bit weirded out. The distracted Zenk takes a jumping forearm smash to the face by Orton. Gutwrench suplex for the win.
Winner: Bob Orton by pinfall
Time: 6:50
Street blows a kiss to Zenk, waves goodbye and walks off.
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COMMERCIAL
Rock ‘n Roll Express (Ricky Morton and Robert Gibson) vs. Killer Khan and Rip Rogers
Finish: Quick squash as Khan and Rogers are on their way out the door. Morton pins Rogers after the double dropkick.
Winners: Rock ‘n Roll Express by pinfall of Morton on Rogers
Time: 4:48
After the match Ricky gets a microphone and says all the tag teams jockeying for position better not forget about the Rock ‘n Roll. The time you overlook them, is the time you’ll regret it.
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“Ravishing” Rick Rude is out with his valet, Madusa Micelli. Madusa makes a show out of removing Rude’s robe and showing him wearing his wrestling gear with the UWA Universal Title around his waist.
“There has not only been a lot of changes here in Mid-South, but in the UWA overall. I’ve been on the shelf for too long and without a home for too long. Bill Watts took his shot at bringing the greatest wrestler in the world today here to Mid-South and he won it. But never forget, Bill, you need me a whole hell of a lot more than I need you.”
“But, I’m going to do you another favor, Bill. You’ve got a conundrum for the North American Title Tournament. Ronnie Garvin bowed out to get a Television Title shot. So, you’ve got no opponent for Matt Borne. Well, I wouldn’t mind a nice easy introduction here to Mid-South Wrestling, so why don’t we give Matt Borne a Universal Title shot at the Superdome Extravaganza.”
The crowd cheers for this and Matt Borne walks out. “The Mid-South North American Title is the richest prize here in Mid-South. But, the UWA Universal Title is the biggest belt there is in all of professional wrestling. I don’t know what game you’re playing at Rude. If you think I’ll be a pushover just so you can look good in the Superdome and get on that awesome card, you better think twice. I’ll take your offer and I’ll be the next UWA Universal Champion.”
Rude smirks and walks off with Madusa, not being impressed with Borne at all.
COMMERCIAL
North American Title Tournament
Junkyard Dog vs. Iceman King Parsons with Slick
Finish: Dog does the crawling headbutts with Parsons on the mat and he rolls to the floor. Dog goes out and they brawl on the floor. Slick jumps on Dog’s back and he bucks him off into Parsons’ arms. Running big boot knocks both men down. JYD gets back into the ring. Parsons returns to eat a flying shoulder tackle and loses to the Thump.
Winner: Junkyard Dog by pinfall
Time: 12:27
The Jive Soul Bros run out post match, but JYD hops over the guardrail and goes into the crowd to avoid them.
COMMERCIAL
Jim Ross previews next week’s show which will feature the last first round match in the Mid-South North American Title Tournament with Dick Murdoch facing The Missing Link and two second round matches as Kevin Sullivan faces Tommy Rich and Jim Duggan goes against Bob Orton Jr. Plus, Magnum TA vs. The Purple Haze and the Rock ‘n Roll Express vs. the Bruise Brothers. And we get our first look in the ring at the UWA Universal Champion Rick Rude in a non-title bout.
