Buddy Roberts vs Joe Savoldi (After the match, Buddy Roberts challenges Terry Taylor, who had been at ringside. Jun 1 Future Dark Side Of The Ring Episode Ideas - Part 2. While not a great worker, JYD exploded with charisma, the crowds loving his drive, his dancing and more. Community Grade. Jim Cornette has led one of the most outspoken lives, not only in professional wrestling but in the media in general. Clip of Freebirds piledriving Steve Williams, 6/29/86 Mid-South Wrestling 1/6/83 ~ Interviews w/Wrestling II/Akbar & Gary Hart "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs. Tom Renesto Jr. 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. News and videos, live and in Spanish. The WWE inducted him posthumously into their Hall of Fame in 2016. Terry Taylor vs Jeff Raitz One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan (Cage TV time runs out after Duggan gets jumped before the match. In May 1991 World Championship Wrestling (WCW) created a stable known as "the Desperados" consisting of Dutch Mantell, Black Bart, and Colley, who played "Deadeye Dick". Koko B. Ware vs. One of the biggest and best was Bill Watts Mid-South Wrestling Association. Shadow #1, Randy Colley (May 2, 1950 December 14, 2019) was an American professional wrestler better known as Moondog Rex. However, by the fall, Crockett was taking over and decided the UWF simply wasnt important. Kortsia Korchenko vs Perry Jackson (Steve Williams runs in and attacks Korchenko then he gets jumped; Ted Dibiase makes his return by Jim Duggan made a name for himself during the transition from Mid-South to the UWF. They're well calibrated too, so you don't feel like you're wrestling with the car for control of the steering wheel. The Moondogs would join the company full time and feuded with the Rock 'n' Roll Express, wrestling to a series of no contests. Koko B. Ware vs The Shadow Bruise Brothers vs. Joe Malcolm & JR Hogg The Dogs also would team up with Jimmy Hart. Eddie Gilbert & the Russians (Koloffs & Korchenko) bury Bill Watts under Soviet flag Traylor would follow soon after, and the pair would combine forces to become one of the most feared tag teams of that generation in the WWF: The Twin Towers. Michael Hayes vs Terry Taylor (No Match Hayes has said he wont wrestle if Ted Dibiase does commentary for his match. With JR on the mic, Mid-South had the voice it needed to put the fans on the edge of their seats. Stuff out. ~ Clips of Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Murdoch & Superstar feud The Glassman vs The Libyan a promo after Buzz high tails it.) Masked Superstar vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer 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. Interview w/Ted Dibiase Action. Rock & Roll Express & Ricky Gibson vs. He held the extinction of not being pinned for a decade until he became involved in the fiasco that was the Brawl For All tournament in the 90s in WWF. Originally called Tri-State Wrestling, the territory extended across Oklahoma, Louisiana and Tennessee with an alliance with Paul Boeschs Houston territory. Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes vs Ted Dibiase, Terry Taylor & Hacksaw Duggan (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/12/86 Ernie Ladd became an advocate and worked to further the position of wrestlers of color after he retired from the ring. Dibiase obliges On August 21, 1981 the Moondogs would lose the Tag Team Championship to Rick Martel & Tony Garea. 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. He next appeared in Georgia Championship Wrestling. ~ Jake Roberts Interview (will meet Taylor in a #1 contenders match) Bill Dundee & Buddy Landel vs Brett Sawyer & Sean OReilly Jims loathing of Russo is the stuff of legend and should be taught as a college course called Holding A Grudge 101. His matches against the likes of Butch Reed, Nikolai Volkoff, Krusher Khrushchev, and others . Chavo Guerrero vs The Libyan Andre, Assassin, Hogan, Wrestling II and Wahoo all worked the Superdome show on the 2nd, with Hogan and Wahoo working some additional shows around that time as well. Chavo Guerrero vs John Tatum blinds Bobby Fulton with powder, leading to a pinfall. TV Champion Jake Roberts vs. Joe Malcolm (Jake Roberts/Dick Slater Confrontation. The old school mentality of a fraternal brotherhood that you must earn your way into resonates in many workers and fans still today. Missing Link) Tekno Team 2000 What kind of gimmick was that? ~ Interview w/Oliver Humperdink, Taras Bulba & Eddie Gilbert (Gilbert has Bulba attack Humperdink. The fans were furious at the Birds for blinding their favorite hero and leaving him unable to see his baby because of it. The Sheepherders, Universal Wrestling Federation 6/21/86 The Fantastics w/Steve Williams, Universal Wrestling Federation 5/10/86 [10], On February 22, 1986 Colley made his return to the WWF on a house show in Melbourne, Australia and lost to Jacques Rougeau. One Man Gang vs Jeff Gaylord (PWI Tournament) ~ Announcement of Slater as N.A. Not long after, Duggan would pick up a 24 and take on the nickname of Hacksaw and be remembered as one of the biggest fan favorites of the WWF 80s. Eli the Eliminator vs Ken Massey Akbar comes out & challenges him to a match vs Savannah Al Perez & Ricky Gibson vs. Hacksaw Duggan & Koko B Ware vs Sting & Kortsia Korchenko (Steve Williams runs in to keep Duggan from being buried under the Soviet Crockett Cup 86 highlights This would also be his first singles run. Hacksaw Duggan vs The Libyan A brilliant angle had him blinded by the Freebirds, leading to a sellout crowd for the payoff matches. [323] Cancelled due to competition from Thunder Force IV and high cost of cartridge manufacturing. It also boasted stars who would later become some of the biggest names in the business. The heels lay down Interview w/Bill Watts Watts threw gas on the flames by showing the piece of video repeatedly on television. Opinion. He used them to bring national attention to his promotion and was responsible for launching the careers of some of professional wrestlings biggest names. Re-Cap of UWF title double pin situation (title returned to Gordy) Special Feature: Hyatt & Hot Stuff International Freebirds vs Duggan/Dibiase/Taylor Brawl Journey, so its 2 vs 3 until he comes out late in the match and all hell breaks loose.) Moondog Rex[3] Watts, however, doesnt come out) Jack) John Tatum sees all this going on but, to confirm that hes still a heel Brett Wayne Sawyer & Dave Peterson vs. Brett Sawyer vs John Tatum Video on the 6/14/86 Superdome show including the ending of Ric Flair vs. Ricky Morton After his time in Universal, Williams went on to a storied run in the NWA. Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. JR Hogg & Shawn OReilly Ole was advertised against Dusty on August 9th in Alexandria. Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts (Lumberjack Tag ends in a huge brawl when all the lumberjacks start It nearly happened as Watts had heard of how Vince McMahons attempts to take over TBSs showing of Georgia Championship Wrestling had flopped. Roberts. [324] Footage, prototypes and artwork exists under ownership of co-authors Frederic Houde and Laurent Cluzel. Much like other promotions in that part of the country, Mid-South Wrestling brought a hard-hitting style of wrestling to its fans. Following a loss to the Rock 'n' Roll Express on March 6, 1994 they left SMW. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/7/86 Koko B. Ware vs. Joe Malcolm Quite possibly the best single episode of pro wrestling ever taped for TV. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. His televised debut came several months later, when he appeared on World Championship Wrestling on September 29, and defeated Reno Riggins. Ken On September 1, 1981 he mounted an unsuccessful challenge to WWF World Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund, but was defeated. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! ~ Sheepherders Interview Chavo Guerrero vs Ken Massey Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Tracey Smothers Ted Dibiase/Michael Hayes Brawl (Hayes is doing color commentary when Dibiase comes out to challenge him; they brawl briefly, before Hayes flees and Dibiase takes over on color) Missing Link w/Dark Journey & Iceman Parsons vs. She takes the candy but doesnt leave with Eddie.) The tag team of Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey was put together by Bill Watts, but it wasnt until the addition of spoiled mamas boy Jim Cornette that the Midnight Express was born. Dick Slater gives TV title to Buzz Sawyer, Universal Wrestling Federation 3/29/86 Jack Victory & Lady Maxine vs Dark Journey & (Maxine & Victory challenged Dark Journey to get a partner for a mixed match so she UWF Video Highlights Jack Victory vs Joe Savoldi (Eddie Gilbert comes out to ringside and gives Missy Hyatt a box of candy. Terry Taylor vs One Man Gang (Akbar & his army run in and bloody Taylor) Fantastics & Missing Link vs Sting, Rick Steiner & Eddie Gilbert (TV Time Runs Out), Universal Wrestling Federation 12/20/86 Koko B. Ware vs The Libyan In short hes embarrased by Hot Stuff and resigns as a referee. Jim Ross: WELCOME EVERYONE TO MID SOUTH WRESTLING! The Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & Art Crews (Tatum & Victory jump the Fantastics) Jim Rosss announcing career goes way beyond his time in professional wrestling. Tommy Gilbert thanks the UWF for not accepting his resignation and says he doesnt want Eddie hurt but hopes Watts can straighten Hot Its amazing to see the scores of future famous faces who cut their teeth in the territory. Kamala & One Man Gang vs Brett Sawyer & Ken Massey He has appeared on several podcasts, including his weekly shows The Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornettes Drive-Thru. The natural chemistry between the two teams could be felt every time they stepped in the ring together. Eddie says its revenge for Buzz Sawyer vs. Joe Malcolm Perry Jackson & Steve Doll vs. UWF Top 10 Rankings Blade Runners vs Sean OReilly & Ken Massey Watts did have a brief stint with WWE in 1995 before retiring. An old-school believer in kayfabe, Watts used his stardom to slowly take more interest in Tri-State Wrestling and began his rise to power. Jack Victory & John Tatum vs Joe Savoldi & Jeff Gaylord Wild stuff.) Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts (Roberts gives Taylor a nice faceburn by rubbing his face into the mat), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/15/86 However, the NWA World Heavyweight Champion would continue to defend the title on MSW shows, which helped hike up live event sales. Recape of UWF title situation (lots of clips shown) Gilbert & Rick Steiner. 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. One Man Gang vs Jeff Raitz brawl. Kamala vs. Mike Reed 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. 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