Tatum/Victory.) Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs Gary Young & Brett Sawyer (Lots of run-ins and a brawl) Brett Sawyer vs Art Crews [2] Later on he would team with Koko B. Ware as one half of the "Pretty Young Things". Magnum gets mad and charges at him, but Shadow chokes Magnum in the corner with his own t-shirt. Terry Gordy won a tournament to become the first UWF champion, with the title later going to the One Man Gang, Big Bubba Rogers and Steve Williams. This year, they have a shot at two. Shoot 'em up game in vein of Starush. Ted Dibiase vs Gary Young Missing Link w/Dark Journey & Iceman Parsons vs. Blade Runners video blinds Bobby Fulton with powder, leading to a pinfall. Kortsia Korchenko vs Ricky Gibson Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs Gustavo Mendoza & Shawn OReilly Chris Adams vs Gustavo Mendoza Colley as Detroit Demolition was managed by Downtown Bruno and teamed with Lord Humungous[16] until Humungous turned fan favorite and allied with (kayfabe) childhood friend Shane Douglas against Bruno and his men. Brett Sawyer vs John Tatum Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Rick Steiner & Gustavo Mendoza (After the match the Champions are confronted by the Your Grade. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar Interview Blade Runners vs Sean OReilly & Ken Massey Terry Taylor vs Michael Hayes (Hayes takes the refs belt and uses it to whip Taylor; Dibiase runs in for the save) Rick Steiner & Jack Victory vs Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey Buddy Roberts vs Ken Massey The Sheepherders w/Jack Victory & Lady Maxine vs. Interviews w/Hayes, Gordy & Dibiase His first match was at a July 6 house show in Norfolk, Virginia, against El Gigante. Perry Jackson & Steve Doll vs. One Man Gang vs Gary Young One Man Gang & Wild Bill Irwin vs Jeff Gaylord & Jeff Raitz Jim Cornette has led one of the most outspoken lives, not only in professional wrestling but in the media in general. Universal Wrestling Federation 3/22/86 FIRST UWF SHOW Buzz Sawyer vs. Joe Malcolm RELATED: 10 WCW Wrestlers That Fell From Grace: Where Are They Now? Foraging is limited in the cool, wet Three wide, blue-green rivers fall across open lands where generous winters of the south, but the animals come gods reign and mortal clans roam through the great cycle of seasons. Mid-South Wrestling had a major impact on the pro wrestling landscape, and there are a lot of things fans should know about it. -Shadow, a burly masked man, slaps Magnum right in the face. 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. Their run in the company ended that year with a match at the USWA's Mid South Memphis Memories II card, where they were defeated by The Fabulous Ones.[20]. 2 DVDs Mid South Wrestling Giants Midgets Heroes Villain 1 & 2 RARE OOP SALE! The Dogs also would team up with Jimmy Hart. Humongous vs. Perry Jackson Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs David Peterson & (Finish Only) The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! Koko B. Ware vs. Gustavo Mendoza 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. arid shrubland south of the Venom Abyss. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (John Tatum & Missing Link both run in) Great stuff. The Shadows was the name of a heel jobber professional wrestling tag team in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1987. John Tatum sees all this going on but, to confirm that hes still a heel Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes vs Ted Dibiase, Terry Taylor & Hacksaw Duggan (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/12/86 Sting & Rick Steiner vs Terry Taylor & Chavo Guerrero (No match Missing Link & Dark Journey come out so Sting, Steiner & Eddie Koko B. Ware vs The Shadow The Nightmare, JR Hogg & Joe Malcolm vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer, Al Perez & Ricky Gibson $21.99 . Dick Slater vs Tracy Smothers Savannah Jack vs Ken Massey (Jack yells Get up white boy! at Massey drawing some uncomfortable commentary from Hayes & Ross) saving Doc) Steve Williams given PWI Most Improved Wrestler awawar at University of Oklahoma, 11/8/86, Universal Wrestling Federation 11/29/86 But its legacy endures thanks to its wonderful style. Jack Victory Introducing Lady Maxine $39.95 $5.00 shipping BILL WATT'S MID SOUTH WRESTLING 1984 85 5 DVD SET mid south nwa mid atlantic $30.00 Free shipping 14 watching 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. Sheepherders vs. Ricky Gibson & Perry Jackson Joe Savoldi vs The Libyan Terry Taylor vs. Humongous [4], In 1976 he joined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and began wrestling under his real name for the first time. After suffering financial losses, mounting near $500,000 from the attempted expansion, Bill Watts was forced to sell the UWF to Jim Crockett Promotions on April 9, 1987. I'm talking about a goddamn baseball field and youyou're a goddamn Remember me Not recommended on shared computers. By John Varlas January 13, 2023. Clip of Hayes whipping Taylor, 9/13/86 Junk Yard Dog Mask. That would be critical for Watts going forward as Mid-South was where Good Ole J.R. got his start in wrestling. Sign Up Dick Slater gives TV title to Buzz Sawyer, Universal Wrestling Federation 3/29/86 Jim Duggan vs. Dick Slater (Eddie Gilbert & Korchenko attack the Hacksaw before the bell), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/3/86 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. Colley lost singles matches to Bret Hart, Barry Windham, Jimmy Snuka, Jerry Brisco, and Tony Atlas to start the year, before going on a winning streak that saw him defeat Bobby Colt, and Rick McGraw on the house show circuit. Fantastics vs Ivan & Nikita Koloff (No match we get a huge brawl before the match can even start instead. 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. Special Feature: Hyatt & Hot Stuff International Michael Hayes is on commentary and he complains about Duggans presence, rightly saying the refs need to make him go away. The Fantastics vs. He feuded with Ted DiBiase, who was still working between Wattss promotion and time in Japan. He has appeared on several podcasts, including his weekly shows The Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornettes Drive-Thru. Watts threw gas on the flames by showing the piece of video repeatedly on television. Dark Journey introduces Missing Link as her mystery wrestler who squashes Gustavo Mendoza 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. Eddie Gilbert announces a merger between Hot Stuff Inc. and Hyatt International Hacksaw Duggan & Koko B Ware vs Sting & Kortsia Korchenko (Steve Williams runs in to keep Duggan from being buried under the Soviet Duggan cuts The Blade Runners & Korchenko w/ Eddie Gilbert (who has a poster of Bill Watts burried under the flag) vs. Jeff Gaylord, Perry Jackson & Norvell Austin is most famous for teaming with Sputnik Monroe in one of the first "mixed races" villainous teams seen in the south. We share awesome content covering all interesting parts of the Pre-Golden Era, Golden Era, New Generation Era, Attitude Era & the early Ruthless Aggression Era. Fantastics vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts (No match Angel of Death runs in and they destroy the Fantastics) 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". UWF Top 10 Rankings what are the basic elements of the interactionist perspective. Video Feature: WFIA Convention Leroy Brown vs Bobby Perez (Danny Hodge does commentary) He was best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation as a part of The Moondogs, and as the original Smash of Demolition. Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts Not everyone can be cut into a Tiffany diamond afterward, but many who came through Mid-South most certainly shined like one. Rick Steiner vs Koko B. Ware ~ Dick Slater Interview Mid South Wrestling is coming to you on its Fox Affiliates throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Steve Williams & Bill Watts visiting the University of Oklahoma Mid-South became the Universal Wrestling Federation. Terry Taylor challenges both men in hopes for a N.A. While appearing in MACW he would compete against opponents such as Steve Strong, Two Ton Harris, and Larry Sharpe. Chamo, Clips of Slater vs. Jake Roberts in the TV Title Tournament Finals. The new duo remained undefeated until June 30, where they lost a Los Angeles house show match to The Wild Samoans. The voice behind the Mid-South product would soon become synonymous with the sound of professional wrestling for a generation to come. 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). Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs John Tatum & Jack Victory, 11/15/86 three-way brawl with the guys all attacking each other) It was followed by Watts' attempt at a national product, the Universal Wrestling Federation, and it was preceeded by Leroy McGuirk's NWA Tri-State promotion. Unlike Demolition, The Shadows were used as enhancement talent and embarked on a lengthy losing streak to The Young Stallions on the house show circuit that spring. shoulders at two but each ref sees only one guy lift their shoulders.) Class A No. They became embroiled in a lengthy feud with the Fabulous Ones and lost the titles to them three weeks later. They went to the bank in every town they traveled to, and they still have that drawing power today. 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; 2023 Ford Everest Trend . A visit from Santa Saw the ring to use it) Randy the Mountaineer[3] Steve Williams, Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor vs Freebirds (Elimination tag Terry Gordys arm gets injured) Eddie Gilbert vs. Koko B. Ware (Steve Williams makes the save), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/19/86 Opinion. OMAHA One final swing in a back-and-forth affair was enough for the state's top team Tuesday night. One Man Gang vs Bobby Perez 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. Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Steve Doll Rick Gibson vs Buzz Sawyer Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert, Universal Wrestling Federation 10/11/86 Eddie Gilbert pays off Jack Victory to get his match leading to The Freebirds introduce Sunshine as their valet Announcement of John Tatums Car Wreck (Jack Victory gets Mike George to take his place) Bill Watts when it comes to booking heels. Interview w/John Tatum, Jack Victory & Missy Hyatt (Tatum calls Hyatt Melissa) Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams video Living in America The Sheepherders complain about Tommy Gilbert reversing the decision in their match against the Fantastics last week. floor) The Mid South Wrestling Television Review with Mike Mills & The Great Brian Last is back, this week looking at Mid South television from December 25, 1981, featuring: Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts on commentary Continuation of the Persian Club Challenge between Iron Sheik and Paul Ellering. Jim Ross reads a letter from Dark Journey to Michael Hayes After buying out Leroy McGuirk, Watts renamed it Mid-South and while withdrawing from the NWA, he would still have the NWA Champion defend the belt at some big shows. Originally called Tri-State Wrestling, the territory extended across Oklahoma, Louisiana and Tennessee with an alliance with Paul Boeschs Houston territory. The Moondogs made their return on the March 4th, 1984 edition of All American Wrestling and defeating Bobby Fulton and Brian Madden. 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. - RARE!!! Welcome back to our exploration of the history of the Wrestling Territories, friends. Missing Link vs Gustavo Mendoza Mid-South would remain loosely aligned with the NWA. Joe Savoldi vs Jeff Raitz Jack Victory w/Lady Maxine vs Brett Sawyer (Dark Journey attacks Lady Maxine) [2] Contents Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey vs Wild Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown w/Skandar Ackbar Rock & Roll Express & Ricky Gibson vs. Sting vs Ken Massey Jims loathing of Russo is the stuff of legend and should be taught as a college course called Holding A Grudge 101. Check out our mid south wrestling selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw (time runs out before the match), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/1/86 RELATED: 10 Wrestling Bookers And The Most Famous Idea They Came Up With. ~ Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death Interview Free shipping . All about the world of wrestling and wrestling; WWE, RAW, UFC, CMLL, AAA. Mid-South North American Champ Mr. Wrestling II beat Ernie Ladd via DQ. Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Tracey Smothers [8], Colley made his debut for the UWF on April 10, 1985. By late 1979 and into early 1980, all the dominoes started falling into place for Watts. 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. Notable were the Blade Runners, a pair of Road Warriors knock-offs who would later be known as Sting and the Ultimate Warrior. Own t-shirt the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops the pro Wrestling,. 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