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Post by LankyLefty17 on Dec 29, 2021 14:25:26 GMT -8
A couple big announcements from the newly formed National Pro Wrestling Alliance: Roy Shire was voted NPWA commissioner for the coming year. This means the Alliance headquarters will sit in San Francisco, CA. To crown the first NPWA World Champion, a sixteen man tournament will take place beginning in January of the new year. Each promotion in the alliance has nominated two wrestlers, who will face off at a local house show with the winner earning a place in a one night tournament to be held at The Cow Palace on January 28th. True North Wrestling (Canada) and Japan Wrestling Federation has nominated a single representative who will face off on an upcoming True North house show to determine the final spot. First Round Participants: West Coast Pro Wrestling:Roddy Piper Ray Stevens Midwest Wrestling Alliance:Verne Gagne Nick Bockwinkle Texas Outlaw Pro Wrestling:Kerry Von Erich Bruiser Brody Mid South Championship Wrestling:Junkyard Dog Ted Dibiase Atlantic Championship Wrestling:Ric Flair Harley Race Northeast Wrestling Federation:Hulk Hogan Bruno Sammartino Memphis Pro Wrestling:Jerry Lawler Tommy Rich Outside Representation:Antonio Inoki (Japan) Brett Hart (Canada)
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Dec 31, 2021 16:03:09 GMT -8
  Road to Gold: A PrimerAs previously announced, the first round of the NPWA World Heavyweight Championship tournament will be held in each regional promotion, pitting two of the companies top stars against each other for a spot on the main card for the One Night Tournament at the end of January. Our first stop on the Road to Gold will be San Francisco, California where West Coast Pro Wrestling will be having a kick off show live from the Cow Palace. The card for the even is as follows: Rocky Johnson & Pat Patterson vs Buddy Rose & Doug Somers Pepper Gomez vs The Grappler Bobo Brazil vs The Destroyer MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Ray Stevens vs Roddy Piper Check back tomorrow for the results!
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Jan 1, 2022 10:29:47 GMT -8
 Road to Gold Stop #1
The Cow Palace in Daly City, CAGood back and forth match with nice pace, each team getting in offense before Rocky Johnson nails Doug Somers with an impressive vertical suplex for the pinfall. Winner: Rocky Johnson & Pat Patterson (***) Pepper Gomez vs The GrapplerPepper Gomez dominated this match, but The Grappler staged a comeback and hit the loaded boot that almost ended it. Gomez managed to kicked out of the pinfall, recovered, and hit the Mexican Leap to get the win. Winner: Pepper Gomez (**)Bobo Brazil vs The DestroyerNeither man could keep the other down, The Destroyer pushed the offense most of the way, hitting three straight “Bombs Away” but Bobo kicked out each and every time- including the third one just as the 30 min time limit expired. Winner: DRAW (***)As the main event got ready, the PA announcer came out to advertise West Coast Pro Wrestling’s weekly TV show, filmed live from the Kezar Pavilion...MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Ray Stevens vs Roddy PiperPiper dominated most of the match, using dirty tactics and foreign objects to distract and pummel Ray Stevens. Eventually, Piper sunk in a deep Sleeper Hold and Stevens passed out. After the match he refused to release the hold and both Pat Patterson and Rocky Johnson had to come make the save as Piper ran off, laughing at the crowd. Winner: Roddy Piper (**)Tune in later this week for the next stop on our Road to Gold tour, where we head to Minneapolis, Minnesota for Midwest Wrestling Alliance!
The announced card:
Billy Robinson vs Larry Zbyszko
Sgt Slaughter vs Curt Hennig
The Crusher & The Bruiser vs The Road Warriors
MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Verne Gagne vs Nick Bockwinkle (w/ Bobby Heenan)
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Jan 4, 2022 17:03:39 GMT -8
  Road to Gold Stop #2
The St. Paul Civic Center in St. Paul, MNAwesome back and forth match that Zbyszko controlled early before Billy Robinson fired back with a big comeback. It looked like Robinson was set to win this, before Zbyszko countered into a piledriver, getting the pinfall.(****) Winner: Larry Zbyszko (****)Sgt Slaughter vs Curt HennigHennig started off hot, using his quickness advantage to keep Slaighter off balance. Eventually, Slaughter got a hold of Hennig and body slammed him outside the ring, when he barely met the 10 count Slaughter quickly slapped on the cobra clutch, forcing the tap out victory. Winner: Sgt Slaughter (**)The Crusher & The Bruiser vs The Road WarriorsThis was a match no one saw coming. With two of the heaviest hitting tag teams in the world facing off, this looked to be an epic slugfest… but instead we got a one sided clobbering. Crusher got in trouble early, and the Road Warriors quickly hit a Doomsday Device. Bruiser jumped into the ring for the save but after a quick brawl was sent outside by Hawk, and a second Doomsday Device was hit on Crusher for the shockingly one sided victory. (*) After the match, doctors attended to Crusher. While he seemed woozy, he refused help and was able to make his way to the back unassisted. Winner: The Road Warriors (*)Before the main event, the PA announcer declared that at next week’s show in St. Louis the main event would be a tag team match- The Road Warriors vs The Vachons!MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Verne Gagne vs Nick Bockwinkle (w/Heenan)Flying cross body block. Verne Gagne controlled the match early, and may have put it away in the first 5 minutes but Bobby Heenan got involved and distracted the ref to avoid multiple pinfall counts. Eventually the official had enough and ejected Heenan. The match proceeded to go back and forth till Gagne shockingly went to the top and hit a flying cross body, scoring the pin. Winner: Verne Gagne (***)Tune in later this week for the next stop on our Road to Gold tour, where we head to Dallas, Texas for Texas Outlaw Pro Wrestling!
The announced card:
Joe Blanchard vs Wild Bill Irwin
The Mulligans (Barry Windham & Blackjack Mulligan) vs The Freebirds (Gordy & Hayes w/Roberts)
David Von Erich vs Jimmy Garvin
MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Kerry Von Erich vs Bruiser Brody
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Jan 7, 2022 17:56:34 GMT -8
  Road to Gold Stop #3
The Dallas Sportatorium in Dallas, TexasShort match with some quick back and forth, before Erwin hits the Sidewalk Slam to pick up the pinfall. Winner: Wild Bill Irwin (**)The Mulligans (Barry Windham & Blackjack Mulligan) vs The Freebirds (Gordy & Hayes w/Roberts)Fantastic back and forth match with both teams hitting what seemed to be big finishes, only for the other side to kick out. There was lots of interference by Buddy Roberts, trying to pull the match in the Freebird’s favor- but to no avail tin the end as Barry Windham would eventually lock in the Blackjack Claw on Terry Gordy for the victory. Winner: The Mulligans (****)David Von Erich vs Jimmy GarvinJimmy Garvin controlled the match early, but David stormed back for a big crowd popping comeback. After brawling outside the ring, both men would re-enter and David would lock in the Iron claw. Jimmy Garvin would manage to get to the ropes, but David pulled him off before locking it in center of the ring for the win. Winner: David Von Erich (**)While setting up for the main event, an announcement was made that weekly TV would be taking place starting in February- filmed live from the Sportatorium!MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Kerry Von Erich vs Bruiser Brody[/i][/b] Kerry controlled early but the match quickly spilled outside, where Brody proceeded to smash Kerry into the ring post. While recovering, Brody distracted the ref and Terry Funk came back in through the crowd, nailed Von Erich with a lead pipe, and rolled him into the ring. Brody hit the Atomic Knee Drop to end it. (*) After the match, the crowd- shocked by the short, abrupt ending- turned on the winner as both Brody and Funk began beating down a defenseless Kerry Von Erich. The rest of the Von Erich family raced to the ring as all four men brawled before officials finally separated them and lead Brody and Funk away while Kevin and David attended to their bloodied brother... Winner: Bruiser Brody (*)Tune in next week for the next stop on our Road to Gold tour, where we head to Shreveport Louisiana for Mid South Championship Wrestling!
Ernie Ladd & Dr Death vs Wild Samoans
Butch Reed vs Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Bob Roop vs Paul Orndorff
MAIN EVENT MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Junkyard Dog vs Ted Dibiase
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Jan 11, 2022 15:52:05 GMT -8
  Road to Gold Stop #4
The Hirsch Coliseum in Shreveport LouisianaShockingly once sided as the Samoans quickly went to work on Ladd’s knee, isolated him from his corner and preventing a tag. Without Steve Williams ever entering the match, the Samoans hit the flying headbutt, then the Samoan Drop for the pin. After the match, as Williams is attending to Ladd, the Samoans re-enter the ring and attack Dr Death, running off before he could make any kind of comeback. Winner: Wild Samoans (**)Butch Reed vs Hacksaw Jim DugganDuggan took control early, overwhelming Butch Reed with offense, even hitting an early spear for a 2 count. Duggan’s fortunes turned when Reed took the match outside, slamming him against the ring post and hitting power move after power move before a top rope clothesline got the pin fall. Winner: Butch Reed (***)Bob Roop vs Paul OrndorffAn even back and forth match, with Roop using a his wrestling background to keep the match on the mat, while Orndorff used his strength advantage to power our and brawl. Both men worked to finish the other but after twenty minutes, time ran out and a draw was called. Afterwards both men went nose to nose jawing back and forth before referees separated them. Winner: DRAW (**)MAIN EVENT MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Junkyard Dog vs Ted Dibiase[/i][/b] Quick brawl to start, and the match spilled outside the ring. With the referee’s back turned, DiBiase grabs JYD’s chain and nails him with it. He rolls him back into the ring and instantly locks in the Cobra Clutch. JYD, refusing to tap out eventually passes out, giving the match the Dibiase. After the match Dibiase strutted around the ring mocking the fallen JYD before making his way to the back. Winner: Ted DiBiase (**)Tune in next week for the next stop on our Road to Gold tour, where we head to Atlanta, Georgia for Atlantic Championship Wrestling!
The Briscos vs Midnight Express (w/Cornette)
Magnum TA vs Tully Blanchard (w/Dillon)
Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Arn & Ole) vs Dusty Rhodes & Lex Lugar
MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Ric Flair vs Harley Race
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Jan 15, 2022 11:05:33 GMT -8
  Road to Gold Stop #5
The Omni Coliseum in Atlanta Georgia The MNE dominated the match early on, isolating Jerry from his corner and looking to keep him out of the match. Eventually, Jerry managed the hot tag and Jack runs wild. Cornette tries to interfere but continuously falls short, and Jack sinks in the Figure Four on Condrey for the win. Winner: The Briscos (****)Magnum TA vs Tully Blanchard (w/Dillon)A fun back and forth match, with JJ Dillon got involved to break up what should have been match ending pin falls. TA eventually overcame the interference and hit an atomic drop, then the Belly to Belly Suplex for the pin. Winner: Magnum TA (***)Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Arn & Ole) vs Dusty Rhodes & Lex LugarA fast match, with a bunch of back and forth from both teams. The action spilled outside and all four men started brawling, with Rhodes nailing Arn with the ring post and then rolling him back into the ring to sink in the figure four. With Ole distracted by the brawl with Lex Lugar, Arn tapped before Ole could make the save. Afterwards Tully and Dillon hit the ring and attacked Rhodes and Luger from behind, with all four men putting the boots to Dusty and Lex before STING hit the ring and ran off the heels… Winner: Dusty Rhodes & Lex Lugar (**)Before the main event, an announcement was made. Based on the antics at the end of the last match, the main event at the Greensboro show would a six man tag: Arn/Ole Anderson & Tully Blanchard vs Dusty Rhodes, Lex Lugar and Sting!MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Ric Flair vs Harley RaceRic Flair used every dirty trick in the books in this one, keeping Race off balance and the ref distracted. Because of this, Race never really got going, and Flair was able to roll up Race and pin him with the help of the ropes. After the match, Tully, Arn, Ole, and JJ Dillon came out to celebrate, with everyone holding up the Four Horseman sign as the crowd rained down boos to end the show... Winner: Ric Flair (*)Tune in next week for the next stop on our Road to Gold tour, where we head to New York City for the Northeast Wrestling Federation!
Jimmy Snuka vs Paul Roma
Honky Tonk Man vs Jake Roberts
Andre the Giant & Randy Savage vs Natural Disasters
MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Hulk Hogan vs Bruno Sammartino
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Jan 19, 2022 21:34:32 GMT -8
  Road to Gold Stop #6
Madison Square Garden in New York CityIn a shocking opener of a match, Paul Roma took control early and overwhelmed Snuka with offense, finishing him off with a diving elbow drop to earn the quick pin fall. Winner: Paul Roma (*)Honky Tonk Man vs Jake RobertsAnother quick match, with Honky Tonk controlling much of the early offense. But the instant Jake Roberts started to mount a comeback, Honky Tonk didn’t take any chances, rolling outside and hitting Jake with his guitar to earn the DQ. After the match Honky Tonk Man celebrated in the ring as if he won, threatening the ref until he raised his hand despite the official match announcement. Winner: Jack Roberts (via DQ) (*)Andre the Giant & Randy Savage vs Natural DisastersA fun back and forth match with lots of Big Man vs Big Man spots between Andre and both members of Natural Disasters. Savage did a lot of the ring work, then in the end tagged in Andre who secured the win with back to back splashes on Earthquake. Winner: Andre the Giant and Randy Savage (**)Bob Backland came out, riling up the crowd claiming its a travesty that he was not chosen to be in the Tournament Qualifying match- saying he would take any match for the right to face the winner of the qualifying match to prove NWF management made a mistake by overlooking him...Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Bret Hart vs Antonio InokiInoki cam out aggressive, but the Canadian native Bret Hart seemed to have a counter for everything. Frustrated, Inoki got sloppy and eventually found himself in the sharpshooter. The Japanese big man would work his way to the ropes, but the damage was done, and soon after Hart nailed a piledriver for the upset. Winner: Bret Hart (**)MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Hulk Hogan vs Bruno SammartinoThe story of this match was Bruno Sammartino sinking in the bear hug time after time, while Hulk Hogan found a way to break out of it, start a comeback, only to end up right back in the devastating hold. It looked at one point that Hogan might actually mount enough offense to pull off the comeback victory, but one final bear hug was too much for Hulkamania, with Hogan eventually passing out. Winner: Bruno Sammartino (***)Tune in next week for the FINAL STOP on our Road to Gold tour, where we head to Memphis, Tennessee for the Memphis Championship Wrestling!
Austin Idol vs Tracy Smothers
Moondogs vs The Fabulous Ones
Dutch Mantell vs Jackie Fargo
MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Jerry Lawler vs Tommy Rich (w/Jimmy Hart)
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Feb 6, 2022 12:16:09 GMT -8
  Road to Gold Stop #7
The Mid South Coliseum in Memphis Tennessee Good back and forth match, with Smothers driving the pace early on. Eventually Austin Idol takes control and finishes with the Las Vegas Leglock. Solid opener. Winner: Austin Idol (**) The Moondogs vs The Fabulous OnesBack and forth match with a good mix of power spots from both teams. Eventually, the Moondogs isolated Steve Keirn and hit back to back Moondog Drops for the pin. Winner: The Moondogs (**)Dutch Mantell vs Jackie FargoThis was a shockingly one sided match. Jackie Fargo controlled the match from bell to bell, never letting Dutch get any offense in. This one ended quickly with an Atomic Drop. Fargo looked amazing in this one. Winner: Jackie Fargo (*)A surprise guest came out before the main event. National Pro Wrestling Alliance commissioner Roy Shire announced to the crowd that the upcoming World Title Tournament would be closed circuit broadcast in each territory so fans around the country could see who the first true World Champion would be. He then wished the final two qualifiers good luck before exiting the arena... MAIN EVENT Heavyweight Tournament Qualifier: Jerry Lawler vs Tommy Rich (w/Jimmy Hart)To the shock of the crowd, Tommy Rich comes out with none other than manager Jimmy Hart! The crowd boos as both Rich and Hart shake hands before Rich gets in the ring. A fired up Jerry Lawler charges Rich on the opening bell and instantly hits the piledriver, but Hart distracts the ref. As Lawler sets him up for another, Hart again distracts the ref, allowing for Tommy Rich to nail Lawler with Jimmy Hart’s cain- following it up with a deep sleeper hold. With Lawler refusing to tap, Rich transitions into a Thesz Press for pin and shocking upset. Rich and Hart mock the crowd as they leave the arena in celebration. Winner: Tommy Rich (w/Jimmy Hart) (**)The World Title “Road to Gold” Tournament participants have now been finalized, with official brackets to be announced next week! The participants are:
Roddy Piper
Verne Gagne
Bruiser Brody
Ted Dibiase
Ric Flair
Bruno Sammartino
Bret Hart
Tommy Rich
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Aug 5, 2022 17:23:33 GMT -8
Road to Gold FINAL TOURNAMENT
The Cow Palace in Daly City, CA Before the show, NPWA commissioner Roy Shire comes out with the NPWA World Heavyweight Title Belt, and announces the seedings for tonights tournament, wishing all the wrestlers good luck before holding up the belt and exiting the ring for the first match...1- Bruno Sammartino 2- Verne Gagne 3- Ric Flair 4- Roddy Piper 5- Ted Dibiase 6- Bruiser Brody 7- Bret Hart 8- Tommy Rich w/ Jimmy Hart Bruno Sammartino vs Tommy Rich (w/ Jimmy Hart)Bruno cut the ring off all match, using his strength advantage to wear Rich down. Jimmy Hart would try multiple times to insert himself in the match to no avail, and eventually Rich would succumb to the Backbreaker Rack. Winner: Bruno Sammartino (***)Roddy Piper vs Ted DibiaseRoddy Piper came out firing, and Dibiase never really recovered. He narrowly escaped an early sleeper hold, but got cut off any time he tried to mount an offensive attack. In the end Piper locked in a figure four leglock in the middle of the ring, forcing Dibiase to tap. Winner: Roddy Piper (**)Roddy Piper vs Bruno SammartinoPiper again came out quickly to force the offense, but Bruno brushed off the initial attack and took over. From there it was academic, as Piper was on his heels the rest of the match until a brutal running boot put him on his back for good. Winner: Bruno Sammartino (**)Verne Gagne vs Brett HartGagne came out quickly, overwhelming Hart with offense and looking to end the match before it could really get started. Bret survived the onslaught to make a valiant comeback, trapping Gagne in the Sharpshooter for what looked like a huge upset in the tournement… but Verne just barely got to the ropes, was able to recover and locked in the Sleeper to claim victory. Winner: Vern Gagne (***)Ric Flair vs Bruiser BrodyFlair was masterful in this one, surgically attacking Brody’s legs all match, till the big man was limping around and barely moving. It didn’t stop Brody from nailing a late piledriver for a close 2 count, and almost stealing the match again with a late lariat. But Flair would hit Brody with a chair when the referee’s back was turned, before rolling up a woozy Brody in the ring to pick up the controversial win. Winner: Ric Flair (***)Ric Flair vs Verne GagneFlair tried the same approach with Gagne that he did with Brody, working over the legs to try and set up the figure four- but Gagne seemed ready for it. Verne reversed a toss into the ropes, and hit a flying head scissors, then a dropkick before sinking in a sleeper hold. Flair managed to get out of it, but Verne worked to get it back on and Flair passed out before he could counter. Winner: Verne Gagne (***)Bruno Sammertino vs Verne GagneA classic back and forth match, with both men scoring near falls and exchanging offense. Bruno seemed poised to catch Gagne in the Bearhug late, but Gagne avoided, hit the ropes and came off with a thunderous dropkick that knocked Bruno out cold… giving Verne an opening for the pin fall, the victory, and the belt as the inaugural National Pro Wrestling Alliance World Heavyweight Champion! Winner: Verne Gagne (****)
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Jan 14, 2023 10:49:10 GMT -8
 Around the TerritoriesHigh drama at the tournament finals in Atlantic Championship Wrestling where the promotions attempt to crown the first Atlantic Heavyweight champion almost ended in a double count out- with both Ric Flair and Jack Brisco brawling on the outside as the referee had no choice but to call the match. Owner Jim Crockett was quick to come out and restart the match- ensuring a champion was crowned. What resulted was an all time classic, with a bloody Flair claiming the gold. Meanwhile the emergence of the Four Horseman has made Dusty Rhode's life in the ACW very difficult. A tag match against the Wrecking Crew left him bloodied, and a post match brawl between himself and the Horseman may have sent Dusty to the hospital if not for a save from makeshift tag partner TA Magnum.Memphis Pro WrestlingMemphis Wrestling also crowned a new champion as Jackie Fargo defeated Tommy Rich for the Tennessee Heavyweight belt, despite Jimmy Hart's best efforts to interfere. After the matcb, a returning Jerry Lawler came out and started brawling with Rich, still looking for payback from Rich cheating him out of his shot at the World Title tournament. Meanwhile all signs seemed to point towards Austin Idol getting the first shot at Fargo's new championship. Mid South Championship WrestlingA blood feud between JYD and Ted DiBiase culminated in a chain match that saw both men beat the hell out of each other, with DiBiase eventually coming out on top using the chain itself. Afterward, Dibiase continued his attack on JYD until Dr Death Steve Williams rushed out to make the save. Elsewhere on the card, the Midnight Express followed up their debut win with Jim Cornette pleading to owner Bill Watts to give his clients a shot at the vacant tag team belts. Northeast Wrestling FederationWith rumors swirling that the Northeast might be seeing roster changes, their were several big names missing from shows this month. Both Randy Savage and Bob Backland seem set up to be in the rumored Northeast title picture, but sources inside the promotion continue to think more clarity will present itself in the coming weeks. Texas Outlaw Pro WrestlingThis Funks vs Von Erich's grudge feels like its just getting started. After costing Kerry his shot at the world title, Terry Funk absolutely dominated their Texas Deathmatch. Afterwards, with owner Fritz Von Erich tending to his son, Dory Funk Jr who entered the ring through the crowd and nailed Fritz with a lead pipe, busting the legend open. Meanwhile, the Mulligans and the Freebirds continue their fued with Terry Gordy scoring a huge win over Barry Windham. West Coast Pro WrestlingThe story here has been Pat Patterson and Ray Stevens turning on former friends and partners Pepper Gomez and Rocky Johnson, with expectations that a big tag match could be on the horizon for next month. Elsewhere, Freddie Blassie vs Roddy Piper was strongly hinted at for next month’s show, presumably to crown some version of the West Coast Championship. Japan Wrestling FederationAnd finally, with rumors swirling that the NPWA is headed overseas to Japan next month, the main event of JWF's Korakuen Hall show saw Antonio Inoki face off against Rikidozen with the winner expected to get the next world title shot. Inoki dominated most of the match, submitting Rikidozen with an Octopus Hold.
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Post by LankyLefty17 on Jan 14, 2023 10:51:33 GMT -8
Around the Territories As we get set for an epic World Heavyweight in just a couple days, the full card for Japan Wrestling Federation Presents: NEW YEAR SUPERCARD has been announced: Dynamite Kid vs Tiger Mask Rikidozan vs Big Van Vader Bruiser Brody & Stan Hansen vs Jumbo Tsuruta & Giant Baba MAIN EVENT NPWA World Heavyweight Championship: Nick Bockwinkel(c) w/Bobby Heenan vs Antonio Inoki Sources seem to indicate the World Champ’s next stop will be out west, though that’s likely not going to be confirmed until after the show. In the meantime, lets take a look at what’s been happening around the country in the various territories of the National Pro Wrestling Alliance... Minnesota Wrecking Crew defeat The Briscos via knee smash in 4 min. ★ Harly Race (0) defeats Angelo Mosca (3) via PILEDRIVER in 18 min ★★ Atlantic Heavyweight Championship: Ric Flair (0) beat Magnum T.A. (3) via FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK in 17 min ★ Recap: The Horseman continue to wreak havoc in the ACW territory. A loaded knee pad left the Briscos on the wrong end of a screw job finish for the second straight month, while Magnum TA failed to take the Atlantic title from Ric Flair, and was jumped in the ring by Tully Blanchard after the match for good measure. Harley Race earning a win seems to set up a big showdown with Flair for next month. Midnight Express w/Jim Cornette defeat The Sheephearders via Double Goozle in 7 min ★ Bob Roop (0) defeats Paul Orndorff (1) via SHOULDER BREAKER in 11 min ★ Southern Heavyweight Championship: Ted DiBiase (0) defeats Steve Williams (3) via LOADED GLOVE in 14 min ★ Recap: The big story in Mid South this month was the introduction of the Southern Heavyweight Championship, and Ted Dibiase defeating Doctor Death Steve Williams for the inaugural belt. He had a little help from a loaded glove to do it though... and with JYD still out recovering from injuries it would seem the territory is all Dibiase at the moment. Paul Orndorff and Bob Roop's rivalry continues with Roop dominating in the rematch from Road to Gold Stop 4, while the Midnight Express continue to run through the division- as rumors continue that a world tag title tournament is forthcoming... Curt Hennig (0) beat Billy Robinson (2) via Sleeper in 8 min SQUASHSgt Slaughter (4) beat Dick the Bruiser (1) via DQ ★★★ Nick Bockwinkel & Larry Zbyszko w/Bobby Heenan vs Verne Gagne & Harley Race was ruled a DRAW due to double DQ when both teams started brawling and didnt answer the referee count ★ Recap: The Bruiser and Sgt Slaughter kicked off a heated rivalry, with Slaughter picking up the first win via DQ. Meanwhile Curt Hennig looked incredibly impressive, and Bockwinkel and Verne Gagne's rivalry continues, with a tag team match that included a guest appearance from Harley race ended in a double DQ. Killer Bees defeat The Love Brothers via Jumping knee smash in 4 min DUDBruno Sammartino (0) defeats Bob Backlund (2) via BEARHUG in 9 min ★ Randy Savage (4) defeats Hulk Hogan (8) via Running knee to the back in 32 min ★★★★★ Recap: The NWF was highlighted by a mini tournament that would determine who would face off in the main event next month to crown the inaugural Northeast Champion. The main event, Hogan vs Savage, delivered an all time classic- with Randy Savage kicking out of a Leg Drop and hitting Hogan with two elbow drops and a running knee to the back before dramatically punching his ticket to the finals- where a showdown with Bruno Sammartino awaits. The Spoiler (5) defeats Joe Blanchard (5) via BIONIC CLAW in 32 min ★★★★ Blackjack Mulligan (0) defeats Michael Hayes (0) via BLACKJACK CLAW in 4 min DUDDavid & Kerry Von Erich defeat Dory and Terry Funk via DQ in 22 min ★ Recap: The feud between the Von Erichs and the Funks continues to end in bloodshed as the main event abruptly ended with both Funks nailing everyone with lead pipes. Fritz confirmed after the show a cage match would main event next month’s show. Meanwhile the Spoiler continues to impress and the rivalry between the Mulligan’s and the Freebirds rages on. Battle Royale: Rocky Johnson wins the Battle Royal in 1 hour 45 min ★★★ ELIMINATIONS: Buddy Rose ( via Pepper Gomez) The Grappler (via Andre The Giant) Doug Somers (via Red Bastien) Pedro Morales (via Red Bastien) Pepper Gomez (via Red Bastien) Andre The Giant (via Greg Valentine) Greg Valentine (via John Tolos) Dutch Savage (via Billy Red Lyons) Mr. Fuji (via Ray Stevens) Pat Patterson (via Billy Red Lyons) Mr. Saito (via John Tolos) Billy Red Lyons (via John Tolos) Chris Tolos (via Rocky Johnson) Bobo Brazil (via Ray Stevens) Red Bastien (via John Tolos) Ray Stevens (via Rocky Johnson) John Tolos (via Rocky Johnson) Freddie Blassie (1) defeats Roddy Piper (2) via SOUTHERN NECKBRECKER in 12 min ★★ Recap: With the heavily rumored news that the World Champion would be coming through the west coast next month, WCPW ran a big Cow Palace show featuring a huge 20 man royal rumble with Rocky Johnson coming out on top- shocking a field that included special guests Greg Valentine and none other than Andre the Giant. Roy Shire also announced a tag team tournament that would start next month and crown the territories first champion. But the big story was the main event, where Freddie Blassie defeated Roddy Piper for the likely next shot at the World Champion.
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