He was a fan who attended the local . Yes pro-wrestling is a not real competition, but because of the image portrayed it creates a culture of if you are not using you are not trying. Sid Vicious #2. By the mid-1970s, the Sheik's promotion was starting to struggle and went off the air. Not much of a match. The Universal Wrestling Federation was a 1986 re-branding of wrestler-turned-owner Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling promotion. Best Five Matches. I hope that they we see a second Mid South set and if it follows my suggestions even better. Although it appeared on YouTube in 2013, it was created in late 2006. Awesome spot, terrible preceding 10~ minutes. Without a shadow of a doubt, Al Snow was up there with the likes of Mick Foley as one of the most eccentric wrestlers in WWE history. — Samurai TV had its annual New Year's Eve wrestling show, which was main evented by a 76-man tag team match. While his father is an absolute legend in his . This edit uses 120 points and has four attires, moves, and logic. Arn is one the most unsung heroes in wrestling history and we go over that and so much more this week. Required overtime sucks, multiple server crashes at work due to equipment that a certain leading company seems unable to fix or replace sucks, and the WWE's booking is beyond suck after last night's pay per view. Craig Wilson, Jamie Lithgow, Brian Damage and Benjamin Trecroci Wednesday 28 February saw the Big Show's WWE contract come to an end, the end of an era and perhaps the final giant in wrestling? I actually thought that maybe he was attempting to commit genocide on his own industry. 6. Wrestling Epicenter! IWA Mid-South Wrestling will be holding special Wednesday night benefit shows on October 10, 17, 24, and 31 for the Fire Department of New York Scholarship Fund. Mid-South Wrestling (TV #166) November 13 th 1982 . . Well, that decade wasn't particularly friendly to hippiedom so, who knows, maybe he was following the Grateful Dead around. 5. The Hippy spent much of the 1980's in anonymity. ~ Interviews w/Cornette/TA & II. No way, Jose! Randy Colley (born May 2, 1950) is a retired (born May 2, 1950) is a retired A group of stories that delves into the darker, underbelly of pro wrestling. M. In 1984, Rex had a WWF Title shot against Hulk Hogan on the Canadian television tapings that aired on both Maple Leaf . Myron Reed is a young wrestler who has been all over the US indy scene for the past few years, and has often worked for MLW, CZW, IWA Mid-South, and Rockstar Pro Wrestling recently. Buggsy McGraw and co-author Ian Douglass bring you the 325-plus page autobiography about the life and career of one of professional wrestling's most colorful stars from the territory era! This is the official masked wrestlers list. At the Royal Rumble, Vince put his top prize on Sgt. That's because Eddie's father, Gory Guerrero is one of the most famous names in Lucha Libre, putting Mexican wrestling on the map from the 1940s to the 1960s. Some of the biggest names from wrestling's glory days of the early 1980s appear in Mid-South Wrestling's first film release including Andr the Giant King Kong Bundy Junk Yard Dog Ravishing Rick Rude and Mr. USA Tony Atlas. Pearl Abyss will be giving players one more shot at a closed beta for Shadow Arena, as the game will be holding one more event in mid-April. LAST WEEK ON WRESTLING NIGHT IN THE HEARTLAND ON HOTv -Kellie Burkowski talks with the Women's Champion Lisa Barbosa-Stevens about returning to Chicago to face Sheline Carrigan again. He was managed by both Eddie Gilbert and Sir Oliver Humperdink and remained undefeated and on May 22, 1985 defeated Terry Taylor to gain the Mid-South North . Randy Colley (May 2, 1950 - December 14, 2019) was a professional wrestler better known as Moondog Rex. Piper's Pit - Andre the Giant & Bobby . Slaughter to leave the studio and get to Tokyo ASAP. Wrestling as The Nightmare, he was teamed with Eddie Gilbert and defeated Steve Brinson and Terry Daniels. I've been inching along and (I believe) have finally finished this new website platform. By the May 30, 1927 episode, the show was already building in popularity. @BenCarass. On October 12, 1981, Andy Kaufman made his professional wrestling debut at the Mid-South Coliseum defending the Women's World Heavyweight Championship. Editor's note: It's been a long time since our last Mid-South review, however our goal is to finish up the year of 1982 as soon as possible and to compile a compendium of all the arena/TV results from that year. The earliest known masked wrestler in the United States was The Masked Marvel who famously "crashed" the international tournament, which featured many of the top stars of the "Farmer" Burns-Frank Gotch era, held at the Manhattan Opera House in 1915. The original group consisted of Dennis Condrey, Randy Rose and Norvell Austin.Over the years members have left or joined the team including Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane all under the management of either Jim Cornette or Paul E. Dangerously. Colley competed in the World Wrestling Federation, where in 1981 he won the WWF Tag Team Championship with Moondog King (later replaced by Moondog Spot) as the Moondogs. Following the season finale of the exceptional Dark Side Of The Ring's second season, we here at The Signature Spot are most certainly excited for the third season that will continue to deep dive into wrestling's seedier, and sometimes, horrific past. . Mr. Wrestling II later had runs in Continental and other Southern promotions before retiring to Hawaii in the early 1990s. Terry Taylor confrontation with Nikolai Volkoff & Krusher Darsow. Having to fight almost everyday just to get from home to school, from school to back home, he caught an episode of WCW Monday Nitro that instant he knew he . McHenry began broadcasting a program called "Shadow Bandit." It premiered on March 26, 1927. He would lose the title to Dick Murdoch on August 10 th and then won the UWF tag titles alongside Eddie Gilbert on November 11, 1985, from Al Perez & Wendell Cooley. -MATCH #1-Hawaii Five-One-Five-O debuts with a victory over The… 54, January 13, 1984 & January 20, 1984 Produced:1-13-84 Announcers: Jim Ross & Bill Watts VTR: Terry Taylor vs Nicolai Volkoff with Crusher Darsow Terry Taylor vs. Doug Vines J.Y.D & Jim Duggan vs. The Catman Bob Bradley was a well known jobber on weekly WWF TV in the early to mid 80s In 1986 Bradley went to World Class and Beat Dingo Warrior to win the Texas Championship. Buggsy McGraw: Brute Power. 9) Sunshine-The former World Class valet is yet another to look back at the Texas territory. Bugsy McGraw, who wrestled for Jim Crockett Promotions, Championship Wrestling from Florida, the WWWF and many other promotions all over the world during the territory era into the 1980s, will be releasing an autobiography titled Brute Power: The Buggsy McGraw Story next year and has launched a Kickstarter campaign to assist in the publishing and release of the book. He later returned to WWF and was the 1st man to wear the mask of Battlecat unt. Our more observant readers will notice that . Henry's Pay-Per-View Reviews: WWF WrestleMania 7. Business was slowly beginning to trend downward for Vince McMahon and the WWF by the start of 1991, but our favorite a** kicking billionaire knew just what was needed to turn things around. Anarchy Wrestling Association of CAW is an online Youtube CAW federation created by RC99 Productions (Previously known as KingdomRazor99 and RazorChampion99). There was a time when the man who had a relationship with a mannequin head in the ring actually had a real-life relationship with a fellow wrestler in Cynthia Lynch, otherwise known as Bobcat. Wwe Wrestlers. The shows will be held at the regular IWA venue, the IWA House of Hardcore in Charlestown, Indiana. This is because Jake Roberts was his wrestling name. Watts' goal was to elevate his promotion from a relatively smaller, regional-level business, to a national-level rival of the World Wrestling Federation (WWF, now known as WWE).However, Watts' business strategy quickly swung from "overnight" success to catastrophic . stevendbates. Posted by Brandon Truitt on May 19, 2003, 20:10. 1/2* Match #8: Ian Rotten vs. Shank Dorsey [Falls Count Anywhere Fans Bring The Weapons Match] SHANK DORSEY is immediately the best wrestling name ever. Rock 'n' Roll Express vs. Sunshine was the main character in returning women to non wrestling roles and her time in Texas was truly influential. - Wrestling the infamous Sam Sheppard - the . In the Mid-South Wrestling Association/ Universal Wrestling Federation, Duggan won the Mid-South Louisiana Heavyweight Championship. After leaving the WWF in 1985, he ventured to Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling, debuting under a mask as "The Nightmare." He was given a big heel push, managed by Eddie Gilbert, defeating Terry Taylor to win the North American Championship, which was the top belt in the territory. Duggan was actually a jobber back in the early 80s, but after a successful run in Mid-South, Duggan is returning as a full fledged superstar. "Brute Power: The Buggsy McGraw Story" tells the story about a little Indiana boy with a speech impediment who . And Wichita Falls has 'The Big Blue,' home to the Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame," said Andrew Anderson, beginning the 18th induction ceremony. This is the 353rd installment of the 'Wrestling with Sin' series. There are probably fewer people who know that his sister was one of WWE's top female superstars in the '80s. Bob Bradley. Plus, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan confronts NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, Kamala is in action and more. WICHITA FALLS, TX - "New York City has the Empire State Building. Colley competed in the World Wrestling Federation, where in 1981 he won the WWF Tag Team Championship with Moondog King (later replaced by Moondog Spot) as The Moondogs. That's because Eddie's father, Gory Guerrero is one of the most famous names in Lucha Libre, putting Mexican wrestling on the map from the 1940s to the 1960s. It showcased a mix of original characters, video game/TV/anime . FX Renews What We Do in the Shadows For Season Three; The Midnight Express is a name used by a number of different professional wrestling tag teams over the years, starting in the early 1980s. Tokyo has the Ribera Steakhouse. Midnight Express Shoot Interview. VS. Paris has the Eifel Tower. Randy Colley (May 2, 1950 - December 14, 2019) was a professional wrestler better known as Moondog Rex. Like so many other long time fans, I absolutely hated what Vince was doing to The Sport of Kings. Mid South Wrestling (1985) Colley made his debut for the UWF on April 10, 1985. Wrestling as The Nightmare in Mid-South, he defeated Terry Taylor for the Mid-South North American title on May 22, 1985, in Shreveport, Louisiana. In 1984, Rex had a WWF Title shot against Hulk Hogan on the Canadian television tapings that aired on both Maple Leaf . Say Hello to Peacock! BREAKING NEWS: Jim Ross announced during last week's show that . The Championship Wrestling from Florida (CWF) wrestling territory thrived with Gordon Solie on the mic and stars such as Jack and Jerry Brisco, Boris Malenko, Hiro Matsuda, Mike and Eddie Graham, Kevin Sullivan, the "Texas Outlaws" Dick Murdoch and Dusty Rhodes, and a host of others. Mid-South was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s where future stars such as Shawn Michaels, Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, Junkyard Dog and Hacksaw Duggan began their careers. To spice things up, in late 1983, Bill Watts and Memphis promoter Jerry Jarrett (father of Jeff Jarrett) agreed to a talent exchange. was created by Donte Hamid in late 2006 using WWE Smackdown! Mid-South Wrestling Association was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s, where many diamonds of the professional wrestling business began their careers or passed through its doors. Answer (1 of 4): Lord Humongous. Lord Humongous - Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org . There you have it, an uninterrupted run from May 4th to December 14th. Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains Review. From Rome, Georgia, Arn Anderson started out his pro wrestling career in 1982, training under Terry Allen and making his early start in Bill Watts' Mid South Wrestling and the Brisco Brothers' Georgia Championship Wrestling, wrestling under his real name, Marty Lunde.In 1983, he moved on to Ron Fuller's NWA Southeastern Championship Wrestling, where he competed as Super Olympia. Dark Journey's time in Mid South/UWF spanned Dick . However there are still some really good matches and probably the highlight to me was some of the best wrestling angles I have ever seen. Jun 1 Future Dark Side Of The Ring Episode Ideas - Part 2. RAW 2006 for PS2 and PSP. Watts was wrestling comfort food, traditional, paternal, hearty substance. On October 12, 1981, Andy Kaufman made his professional wrestling debut at the Mid-South Coliseum defending the Women's World Heavyweight Championship. A great book a very enjoyable read,showing the dark, light, sad and hilarious life of pro wrestling. Steven Bates The Wonder Years Ted Dibiase beat Bruno Sammartino Jr. Mr. Wrestling II beat Gino Hernandez. Barbosa-Stevens isn't concerned about what happened 6 months ago, she can't wait to get into the ring tonight. There were two wrestlers who wore this mask. Be sure to look around and let me know if you find any flaws or missing pieces or . While his father is an absolute legend in his . Dark Side Of The Ring. re: Mid-South Wrestling Posted by IIxxBREADxxII on 4/6/17 at 12:12 pm to 1999 I've gone back and forth on this theory. A.W.A.C. It's just strange that Bret had that Wrestling with Shadows documentary being filmed at the same time. In Mexico, the last name "Guerrero" Carries more weight than it does in the USA — and that's saying something. - Growing up in the shadow of Dick The Bruiser's WWA territory in Indianapolis. Mid-South Wrestling 1/19/84. In 1987, Mike Boyette appeared in the UWF. Slaughter, looking to exploit the political fervor . Not long later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. The wildly entertaining new streaming service for watching Mid-South Wrestling Season 6 Episode 11 : March 3, 1986. 1. 6 Better: Eddie Guerrero. œ Nikolai Volkoff vs. Terry Taylor (Darsow interferes and hangs Taylor) œ Midnight Express (Eaton & Condrey w/Cornette) vs. Mike Jackson & Roger Bond (MX tar & feather Bond, TA & II come in) œ Buddy Landell vs. Mike Starbuck. Created by jbravos20032003. Mid-South Wrestling 06/01/1985 [Duration: 00:42:05] Terry Taylor defends the North American Championship against "The Nightmare.". So it is not you are only healing or hurting yourself.That is bull!! Posts about Mid-South Wrestling written by bdamage1. That was before cable, so it was the end of wrestling on TV in my area for a few years. Watts' shadow might have been just as giant, but the two men offered different and oddly complementary points of view. The Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff v. S.D. Promo - Hacksaw Jim Duggan does his first introductory promo prior to joining the WWF. Terry Taylor vs. Ric Flair 3. Irish McNeil Boys Club: Shreveport, LA. IN THIS MUST-READ STORY FOR THE WRESTLING FAN, YOU WILL LEARN ABOUT: - Why he now spells his name with two "G's" instead of one. Suicide Kid winds up on the building's ceiling AND DOES A LEG DROP OFF IT THROUGH A TABLE TO SHADOW. David's death didn't cast a shadow on WCCW until after Mike's death. Mid-South Wrestling (5.12.1984) Review. I am hoping that it will be easier to use than the original Wrestler4Hire and Hero Hunks websites. Mid South Tag Champs The Midnight Express beat Greg Koslov and Jason Walker Mid South Tag Champs The Midnight Express beat John King and Tony Torres The Rock n Roll Express (subbing for Mr Wrestling 1 and 2) beat The Midnight Express for the Mid South Tag Titles TV Champ Krusher Khruschev pinned Magnum TA Stagger Lee pinned Buddy Landell After this great run in Mid-South, II did a stint in Georgia and then had a disappointing stint in the WWF. Consider some of the best talent with personas that blurred the lines between good and evil. Mid-South Wrestling / UWF Universal Wrestling Federation (1986) Mid-South Wrestling 1/4/86. Midnight Express (May 1984) 2. Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1980s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers such as Ted DiBiase, Roddy Piper, Big John Studd, Andre The Giant, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, The Junkyard Dog and many more. - Breaking in as "The Big O" in the Sheik's Detroit territory. In Memphis Austin became a part of Jimmy Hart's stable of wrestlers known as the First Family. In 1981, Andy Kaufman began approaching well-known wrestling promoters across the country with the idea of running an angle involving him as a legitimate professional wrestling superstar. This will be a short opening. $23.95. The Name on the Marquee: Mid-South Wrestling (5.15.1982) -Originally aired May 15, 1982.-Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts. In today's Sunday Sermon, we look back over his wrestling career with the WWE and in the WCW.