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Post by TTX on Apr 24, 2020 18:38:09 GMT -5
Always awesome seeing Vader wins.
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Post by Vegas on Apr 24, 2020 19:02:23 GMT -5
1 day before the start of the MLW Memorial Cup!
Vegas Wrestling Federation (VWF)
Smackdown #38
May 24th, Year 2
Las Vegas, NV
- commentators: Matt Striker and Larry Zbyszko. Striker and Zbyszko say on the eve of the MLW Memorial Cup tonight's Smackdown is an especially stacked show featuring Special Attraction matches and MLW Memorial Cup Showcase matches and 2 of the 4 #1 seeds in the MLW Memorial Cup will be in action tonight!
Match #1: World Tag Team Champions Rock N' Roll Express defeated Von Erichs (Kevin Von Erich and Kerry Von Erich, both accompanied by David Von Erich) by DQ in a non-title Special Attraction match
- this match pitted the #1 seed in Bracket D (Rock N' Roll Express) vs the #3 seed in Bracket B (Von Erichs)
- Von Erichs were in control and winning until Kerry Von Erich accidentally hit the ref with his DISCUS PUNCH to get DQd as Striker and Zbyszko remark that DQs and countouts will result inn eliminations in this weekend's MLW Memorial Cup.
Backstage: James Gang (the #9 seed in Bracket B) run into the Sheepherders (the #8 seed in Bracket B.) They face off and the James Gang tell the Sheepherders they are going to eliminate them tomorrow.
Match #2: Buddy Rogers and Tully Blanchard (both managed by JJ Dillon) defeated Sting and Dingo Warrior in a Special Attraction match
- this match pitted the #3 seed in Bracket D (Sting/Dingo Warrior) vs the #2 seed in Bracket B (Rogers/Blanchard)
- Sting and Dingo Warrior looked impressive but Rogers and Blanchard got the win when Rogers tapped out Dingo Warrior via FIGURE FOUR GRAPEVINE.
Backstage: Smackdown General Manager is with Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales who are making special appearances both tonight and throughout the MLW Memorial Cup -including a tag match together next tonight against the Wild Samoans and a match tomorrow against each other. Long tells them on Day 2 of the MLW Memorial Cup that Morlaes will wrestle "The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd in a Special Attraction match and Backlund will wrestle Hulk Hogan in a Special Attraction match!
Match #3: Bob Backlund and Pedro Morales defeated the Wild Samoans in a Special Attraction match
- the Wild Samoans are competing in the MLW Memorial Cup this weekend as a Special Attraction entry and as the #3 seed in Bracket C.
- Backlund and Morales won when Backlund tapped out Sika via CROSSFACE CHICKEN WING
MLW Memorial Cup
Thursday-Sunday of Memorial Day Weekend
1. 64 tag team tournament: VWF Champions Road Warriors, Bruiser Brody/Stan Hansen, World Tag Team Champions Rock N' Roll Express, Midnight Express, World Champion Harley Race/EAWA Champion Big Van Vader, VWF Champion Randy Savage/Lou Thesz, Buddy Rogers/Tully Blanchard, Bobo Brazil/Jimmy Snuka, Sting/Dingo Warrior, Von Erichs, Funks, Wild Samoans, Miracle Violence Connection, Nick Bockwinkel/Ray Stevens, Michael Hayes/Buddy Roberts, Mitsuharu Misawa/Toshiaki Kawada, EAWA Tag Team Champions Vachons, Rob Van Dam/Curt Hennig, Great Kabuki and Great Muta, Fantastics, East-West Connection, Intercontinental Champion Hacksaw Jim Duggan/Magnum TA, VWF Chairman of the Board "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase/Larry "The Axe" Hennig, Valiants, Barry Windham/"The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith Johnny Valentine/Ivan Koloff, Killer Kowalski/Abdullah the Butcher, James Gang, Stars and Stripes, Sheepherders, The Crusher/Jackie Fargo, Armstrongs, Shane Douglas/Brass Knuckles Champion Jerry Lynn, Larry Zbyszko/Al Perez, The GMs, Gorgeously Exotic, Blackjack Mulligan/King Kong Bundy, Dream Team, Diamond Dallas Page/Alexis Smirnoff, Fit Finlay/David Taylor, Texas Hangmen, Juventud Guerrera/Konnan, Quebecers, Conways, Midnight Bees, Body Donnas, Iron Sheik/Shawn Daivari, Val Venis/Johnny Saint, Taylors, Boogie Woogie Man/Brian Christopher, Vampiro/Al Snow, Johnny Mantell/Steve Regal, Sam Houston/Scott Casey, Bolsheviks, Ox Baker/Shane Douglas, D'Lo Brown/Mr. Hughes, Justin Credible/Mike Whipwreck, BWO, Disco Inferno/Lenny Lane, Pampero Firpo/Rock Riddle, Frank Dalton/Bruiser Costa, Redd Dogg/Wild Bill White, Scott Taylor/"Sodbuster" Kenny Jay, Jake "The Milkman" Milliman/George South
2. title defenses TBD
3. Special Attraction matches involving Hulk Hogan, Bob Backlund, Pedro Morales, and "The Big Cat" Ernie Ladd TBA.
4. Vixens Championship Tournament First Round: Jazz vs Toni Rose, Melina vs Tina Moretti, Trish Stratus vs Beverly Shade, Fabulous Moolah vs Nora Greenwald. Semi-Finals and Finals both TBD.
4. Ladies Championship #1 Contender's Tournament First Round: Mildred Burke vs Princess Victoria, Rockin Robin vs Candi Divine, Ida Mae Martinez vs Susan Green, Leilani Kai vs Joyce Grable. Semi-Finals and Finals both TBD.
Match #4: World Champion Harley Race and EAWA Champion Big Van Vader defeated Bruiser Brody and Stan Hansen in a MLW Memorial Cup Showcase match
- this match pitted the #2 seed in Bracket D (Brody/Hansen) vs the #1 seed in Bracket B (Race/Vader)
- Race and Vader won when Vader pinned Hansen via a VADER BOMB.
End of Show. See you for the start of the MLW Memorial Cup tomorrow!
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Post by Vegas on Apr 25, 2020 11:30:27 GMT -5
It is now time to start the MLW Memorial Cup!
Vegas Wrestling Federation (VWF)
MLW Memorial Cup Day 1- mid morning
May 25, Year 2
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC)
Las Vegas, NV
(First Half of Show)
- commentators: Matt Striker and Larry Zbyszko
Match #1: Al Snow and Vampiro defeated the Miracle Violence Connection in a First Round match
- The MVC controlled most of this match but the surprising end came when Al Snow pinned "Dr. Death" Steve Williams via his SNOW PLOW.
- Striker and Zbyszko point out that one match into this 63 match tournament and we already have a major upset as a #13 seed just got past a #4 seed
- afterward, Williams and Gordy- who were clearly not on the same page going into this tournament as shown recently on EAWA- argued about their loss and early exit from the tournament
Match #2: The Funks defeated Justin Credible and Mikey Whipwreck in a First Round match
- Credible and Whipwreck out up a good effort, but the visiting Funks advanced when Terry Funk pinned Whipwreck via a PILEDRIVER.
- afterward, Credible and Whipwreck argued about their elimination loss and then Credible attacked Whipwreck from behind with his SINGAPORE CANE!
Match #3: Johnny Valentine (managed by JJ Dillon) and Ivan Koloff defeated Fit Finlay and David Taylor in a First Round match
- this match ended when Koloff pinned Taylor via RUSSIAN SICKLE
Match #4: VWF Tag Team Champions Road Warriors defeated Jake "The Milkman" Milliman and George South in a First Round match
- Milliman and South actually briefly got in some surprising offense but the Road Warriors (last year's MLW Memorial Cup winners) advanced when Road Warrior Animal pinned Milliman following the DOOMSDAY DEVICE.
End of First Half. Second Half posted next.
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Post by TTX on Apr 25, 2020 12:16:03 GMT -5
Well my choice is out...Go Funks.
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Post by Vegas on Apr 25, 2020 12:22:50 GMT -5
Vegas Wrestling Federation (VWF)
MLW Memorial Cup Day 1- mid morning
May 25, Year 2
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC)
Las Vegas, NV
(Second Half of Show, First Half is posted above)
Match #5: The Crusher and Jackie Fargo defeated Blackjack Mulligan and King Kong Bundy (both managed by Bobby Heenan) in a First Round match
- a good match with lots of out of the ring brawling, The Crusher and Fargo won when Fargo pinned Mulligan via a running knee to gut.
- as a result, The Crusher and Fargo advance to the 2nd round where they will take on the Road Warriors!
Match #6: Johnny Saint and Val Venis defeated Michael "P.S." Hayes and Buddy "Jack" Roberts in a First Round match
- the Freebirds were in control until, while on defense, Saint suddenly hit Hayes with THE RUSS ABBOT to win the match and score the upset!
- as a result, as Striker and Zbyszko point out, in the 2nd round it will now be a #13 seed (Al Snow/Vampiro) vs a #12 seed (Saint/Venis) which means either a #12 or a #13 seed will advance to the Sweet Sixteen and thus, if the Road Warriors get past The Crusher and Faro in the next round, Hawk and Animal perhaps seemingly have an easier path to advance to at least the Elite Eight.
Match #7: VWF Chairman of the Board "The Million Dollar Man" Ted DiBiase and Larry "The Axe" Hennig defeated the Texas Hangmen by DQ in a First Round match
- this match ended in a DQ when the Texas Hangmen got into an argument with the referee and then attacked the ref with their rope
Match #8: EAWA Tag Team Champions Vachons (managed by The Sicilian) defeated Sam Houston and "Cowboy" Scott Casey in a First Round match
- Mad Dog Vachon put away Houston after a double stomp.
End of Show. Next up- Bracket D in early afternoon Day 1!
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Post by Vegas on Apr 25, 2020 16:07:45 GMT -5
It is now time for Bracket D!
Vegas Wrestling Federation (VWF)
MLW Memorial Cup Day 1- early afternoon
May 25, Year 2
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC)
Las Vegas, NV
(First Half of Show)
- commentators: Matt Striker. Striker is doing this portion of the tournament alone for commentary as Larry Zbyszko is about to compete.
Match #1: Intercontinental Champion Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Magnum TA defeated the Body Donnas in a First Round match
- The Body Donnas looked great and came extremely close to scoring the upset here as they made a total of 8 near pinfalls. But Candido's decision to go for a deathjump against Duggan proved unwise as Duggan rolled out of the way and a few moves later Duggan pinned Candido via FLYING SPEAR. Duggan and Magnum TA escape to the next round.
Match #2: Mitusharu Misawa and Toshiaki Kawada defeated Johnny Mantell and "Mr. Electricity" Steve Regal in a First Round match
- with minimal trouble, Misawa and Kawada advanced when Misawa pinned Mantell after a roaring elbow
Match #3: Bruiser Brody and Stan Hansen defeated Pampero Firpo and Rock Riddle in a First Round match
- Firpo got in some good offense against Hansen but Brody and Hansen won when Hansen pinned Firpo after two LARIATS.
Match #4: Shane Douglas (accompanied by Francine) and Brass Knuckles Champion Jerry Lynn defeated Larry Zbyszko and Al Perez in a First Round match
- Zbyszko and Perez looked good but got outlasted when Douglas pinned Zbyszko via BELLY TO BELLY SUOPLEX.
Match #5: Stars and Stripes defeated The GMs in a First Round match
- this was a 9 seed defeating an 8 seed as Stars and Stripes advanced when Del Wilkes pinned EAWA General Manager Al Poffo following the STAR SPANGLED SUPLEX.
End of First Half. Second Half posted next.
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Post by Vegas on Apr 25, 2020 17:25:25 GMT -5
Vegas Wrestling Federation (VWF)
MLW Memorial Cup Day 1- early afternoon
May 25, Year 2
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC)
Las Vegas, NV
(Second Half of Show, First Half is posted above)
Match #6: The Bolsheviks defeated Sting and Dingo Warrior in a First Round match
The biggest upset so far in this tournament as the #14 seeded Bolsheviks shocked the #3 visiting Sting and Dingo Warrior when Nikolai Volkoff pinned Dingo Warrior via BACKBREAKER DROP while getting away with putting his feet on the ropes for extra leverage.
Match #7: Barry Windham and "The British Bulldog" Davey Boy Smith defeated The Conways in a First Round match
- Windham pinned Tiger Conway Sr. after a deathjump. Windham and The British Bulldog will take on the Bolsheviks in the next round
Match #8: World Tag Team Champions Rock N' Roll Express defeated Red Dogg and Wild Bill White in a First Round match
- Robert Gibson pinned White following DOUBLE DROPKICK.
Match #9: Bob Backlund defeated Pedro Morales in a Special Attraction match
- Backlund won via ATOMIC KNEE DROP.
End of Show. First Round of Bracket B is a next.
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Post by Thomas (TK) on Apr 25, 2020 19:49:19 GMT -5
Miracle Violence Connection taken out...as well as Sting and Dingo...besides that everything seems to be quid pro quo...
Some great matches, love the write up, and cant wait to see what's next in the B bracket
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Post by Cory Olson on Apr 25, 2020 20:52:59 GMT -5
A huge upset by Snow and Vampiro! A great start to the tournament. Can't wait to see how thing progress!
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Post by Vegas on Apr 25, 2020 21:32:10 GMT -5
It is now time for the start of Bracket B!
Vegas Wrestling Federation (VWF)
MLW Memorial Cup Day 1- late afternoon
May 25, Year 2
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center (DLVEC)
Las Vegas, NV
(First Half of Show)
- commentators: Matt Striker and Larry Zbyszko
Match #1: The Valiants defeated the Dream Team in a First Round match
- Jimmy Valiant pinned Brutus Beefcake following a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE.
Match #2: D'Lo Brown and Mr. Hughes defeated the Von Erichs in a First Round match
- Mr. Hughes pinned Kevin Von Erich via SPIKE SLAM to score the huge upset.
Match #3: Buddy Rogers and Tully Blanchard (both managed by JJ Dillon) defeated the BWO (Stevie Richards and Super Nova, accompanied by Blue Meanie)in a First Round match
- The Horsemen scored the easy victory when Rogers quickly tapped out Richards via his finishing FIGURE FOUR GRAPEVINE.
Match #4: Juventuud Guerrera and Konnan defeated the East-West Connection in a First Round match
- the East-West Connection controlled most of the match but Konnan was able to fight his way out of Adonis's GOOD NIGHT IRENE and come back to win via his NIAGARA DRIVER to score the upset as Striker and Zbyszko remark that the visiting tag teams have not done very well in the First Round as so far only the Funks have managed to avoid elimination.
Intermission. 2nd Half posted next.
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