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Post by markyhitch on Feb 25, 2009 7:43:11 GMT -5
Nice to see you back, bookerbill! I enjoy your posts, and it's good to see Frank Gotch as champion (he's one of my favourites).
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Post by bookerbill on Feb 25, 2009 21:53:59 GMT -5
Card #2 – The LWF Arena “Night of the Iron Men II”
Commissioner Cox opens the show in the ring hyping tonight’s Iron Man Tag Team Tournament. In addition, Cox tells us that he has signed a bonus match for tonight bringing the total of bouts to eight as Nick Bockwinkel will face Buddy Rogers in a number one contenders match. Should Harley Race fail to earn a shot at the LWF Title tonight, the winner of the Bockwinkel – Rogers match will be the first to challenge new Champion Frank Gotch.
Gary Michael Cappetta explains how the tournament will work. Each team will face the other once. 20 points will be awarded for a pin or submission victory. 15 points to the winner by count out. 10 points will be awarded for a disqualification victory and 5 points each for a draw.
LWF Tag Team Title Iron Man Tournament – Round One
Match 1: Road Warriors v. Jimmy & Johnny Valiant
The Warriors start a shoving match during the introductions. Jimmy Valiant turns things around ramming Hawk’s head into the ring post busting the Road Warrior open. The Valiant’s set the pace in between the occasional power move from Hawk and Animal. Both teams double team successfully keeping the action going back and forth. Hawk sends Johnny Valiant into the ropes and drops him with three consecutive deadly clotheslines. Hawk then sends Valiant crashing to the mat with a gorilla press slam and covers Valiant for the pin while Animal tackles Jimmy Valiant. The Warriors survive a solid challenge from the Valiant Brothers and pick up 20 points at 5:52.
Match 2: Foreign Legion w/Nikita Breznikov v. The Last of the Famous International Playboys
Brutus Beefcake and Buff Bagwell thrill the ladies at ringside. Iron Sheik draws huge heat with his mic work before the bell running down America and the fans. No anthem from Volkoff. Perhaps he has a cold. Sheik mugs Beefcake at ringside cracking him with a steel chair busting Beefcake open. The referee keeps the action going and Sheik applies a CAMEL CLUTCH but Beefcake manages to get his leg below the ropes for the break. Sheik drags Beefcake into the centre of the ring and leans back into another CAMEL CLUTCH. Beefcake is done as Volkoff cuts off Bagwell. The bell sounds at 1:51. Breznikov is pleased with his team’s performance.
Match 3: Nick Bockwinkel v. Buddy Rogers
The winner of this match will face LWF Champion Frank Gotch if Harley Race cannot beat Gotch cleanly later tonight. Mixed reaction from the fans for both men but Rogers quickly turns the fans against him calling someone at ringside “fat boy.” Rogers with an impressive back body drop but Bockwinkel avoids a charge in the corner and rolls up Rogers for a 2 ½ count that has the crowd on their feet. Rogers escapes a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK and Bockwinkel comes off the top with a deathjump tackle that takes out the referee. Bockwinkel uses a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK and BOCKWINKEL SLEEPER but there is no referee. Rogers drags Bockwinkel to the floor and rams Bockwinkel’s head into the steel ring post busting him open. Rogers with three deathjump smashes. Here comes the new referee (8 moves). Rogers attacks with jumping knee smashes. Bockwinkel manages to get in a back suplex but Rogers recovers quickly with a piledriver for a 1 ½ count. Bockwinkel can barely stand and Rogers sends Bockwinkel into the ropes – cross body block counter – 1, 2, shoulder up! The crowd gets behind Bockwinkel. Deathjump smash and then Rogers goes into the ropes. Backdrop – countered by a piledriver. Rogers rolls up Bockwinkel. 1, Rogers uses the ropes for leverage, 2…. Kick out. The crowd is roaring. Rogers wraps on the FIGURE FOUR GRAPEVINE. Bockwinkel submits at 9:48.
LWF Tag Team Title Iron Man Tournament – Round Two
Match 4: Foreign Legion w/Nikita Breznikov v. Jimmy & Johnny Valiant
The fans may not like Jimmy & Johnny Valiant but they hate Breznikov and his men. Jimmy Valiant and Nikolai Volkoff collide in the middle of the ring after both men go for a clothesline. Valiant is able to recover first and tag out. Johnny traps Volkoff in a pair of Boston Crabs that force Volkoff to the ropes. Johnny connects with a SPINNING NECKBREAKER and covers Volkoff while Jimmy blocks the Iron Sheik. 1, 2, Breznikov stomps on Johnny breaking the cover. The bell sounds at 2:47. Sheik and Volkoff have been disqualified! The Valiant Brothers take out Breznikov with a double clothesline drawing a huge pop from the fans.
Match 5: The Road Warriors v. The Last of the Famous International Playboys
Brutus Beefcake’s head is bandaged as he comes to ringside. Hawk is also bandaged up as result of the first round action. The Warriors tear through the Playboys. Brutus Beefcake saves his partner from a DOOMSDAY DEVICE. The Warriors connect with a second DOOMSDAY DEVICE on Buff Bagwell but again Beefcake jumps into the ring this time starting a wild brawl. Somehow, Bagwell nails Animal with a BUFF BLOCKBUSTER during the melee for a 2 count. The Warriors regain control and Hawk nearly ends it with a deathjump cross body block on Beefcake. Later, Hawk tosses around Bagwell with a series of gorilla press slams but Bagwell is able to block a backdrop with a piledriver. Beefcake is in with a FLYING KNEE SMASH for a 1 count. Animal is in but Beefcake blocks a backdrop with a piledriver and then traps the Road Warrior in a sleeper. Animal is saved when he falls into the ropes forcing the break. Bagwell makes the mistake of taking the action to the floor and Animal catches Bagwell with a bear hug after an attempted falling double hammer and rams Bagwell back first in the ring apron. Hawk tags in and the Warriors nail Bagwell with a double clothesline allowing Hawk to make the pin at 8:04 while Animal blocks Beefcake from making the pin save.
Match 6: Non-Title Match – LWF Champion Frank Gotch v. Harley Race
Both men are focused before the match. If Race wins the match cleanly, he will receive the first shot at the LWF Championship. Race is in the referee’s face warning him not to make any hasty disqualifications. Handshake and Gotch goes to work countering everything that Race has. Race manages to avoid a charge into the corner at 2:30 and rolls up Gotch for a 1 count. Gotch quickly recovers and again grinds Race into the mat with various holds. Race’s headlock becomes Gotch’s crossface and arm bar and a frustrated Race bails to the floor. Gotch follows Race out and rams Race’s face into the steel rails at ringside. Race is busted open the referee signals for the disqualification at 3:28. Race wins the match but does not get his title shot. Gotch leaves a furious Race in the face of the referee while the fans fill the ring with trash.
LWF Tag Team Title Iron Man Tournament – Round Three
Match 7: Jimmy & Johnny Valiant v. The Last of the Famous International Playboys
These teams are fighting for pride. Jimmy Valiant stuns the fans and Buff Bagwell coming off the buckles onto Bagwell at ringside. Valiant follows up with an atomic drop that nearly ends the contest. Johnny Valiant downs Bagwell with a kick to the groin that draws great heat. Bagwell bails but manages to drag Johnny V to the floor and whip him into the steel ring post shoulder first. Brutus Beefcake and Jimmy Valiant trade moves. Bagwell is back in but Valiant takes him out with a running slingshot followed by a SUPER ELBOW. 1, 2, kick out. Jimmy Valiant keeps the pressure on following with an atomic drop and then covering Bagwell for the three count at 5:21 while Johnny blocks Beefcake from making the save.
Match 8: Road Warriors v. Foreign Legion w/Nikita Breznikov
Fantastic heat for Breznikov and his men. Breznikov’s team needs a clean win to capture the titles; otherwise the Road Warriors are your first LWF Champions. Iron Sheik and Nikolai Volkoff try and attack the Warriors as they enter ringside but Hawk and Animal are ready. Sheik eats the ringside table and Hawk goes to work. It is back and forth. Animal with an overhead body slam on Volkoff that rocks the ring. 1, 2 kick out. Volkoff gets his boot up to blocks Animal’s deathjump and Sheik tags in trapping Animal in a CAMEL CLUTCH. Hawk makes the save. Kick to the head with a loaded boot. Animal is busted open. Volkoff tangles with Hawk. Sheik hooks the leg. 1, 2, 3. Huge win for the Foreign Legion to capture the LWF Tag Team Titles at 3:55.
The final standings are Foreign Legion 40 points, The Road Warriors 40 points; Jimmy & Johnny Valiant 35 points; The Last of the Famous International Playboys 0 points.
Commissioner Charlie Cox presents Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff with the LWF Tag Team Title belts and Volkoff serenades the fans with the Russian Anthem drawing classic heat.
Buddy Rogers has secured the first shot at LWF Champion Frank Gotch but the fans will have to wait one more card before the LWF Title is put on the line. Commissioner Cox has stated the next card is all about the United States Title and he does not want the LWF Title Match to overshadow the United States Title Tournament. The Iron Man format has proven successful so far and will continue next week as Jimmy Snuka, Bobo Brazil, Johnny Valentine and Killer Kowalski battle each other for the United States Title. Get your seat early because Commissioner Cox has promised Snuka v. Brazil will start the night off! The fans will also get a sneak peak at the upcoming LWF Title Match when Frank Gotch joins Giant Baba & The Destroyer to face Buddy Rogers, Greg Valentine & Playboy Buddy Rose in six man tag team action. Also signed, The massif King Kong Bundy will take on The Sandman.
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Post by tman34 on Feb 25, 2009 22:52:09 GMT -5
Nice cards as always bookerbill
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Post by bookerbill on Feb 27, 2009 6:44:50 GMT -5
LWF TV – Episode #2
The show is hosted by Bill Apter.
The first segment is a recap from the LWF Tag Team Title Iron Man Tournament.
Road Warrior Hawk sends Johnny Valiant into the ropes and drops him with three consecutive deadly clotheslines. Hawk then sends Valiant crashing to the mat with a gorilla press slam and covers Valiant for the pin while Road Warrior Animal tackles Jimmy Valiant. Iron Sheik mugs Brutus Beefcake at ringside cracking him with a steel chair busting Beefcake open. The referee keeps the action going and Sheik applies a CAMEL CLUTCH but Beefcake manages to get his leg below the ropes for the break. Sheik drags Beefcake into the centre of the ring and leans back into another CAMEL CLUTCH. Beefcake is done as Nikolai Volkoff cuts off Buff Bagwell. Johnny Valiant connects with a SPINNING NECKBREAKER and covers Nikolai Volkoff while Jimmy blocks the Iron Sheik. 1, 2, Breznikov stomps on Johnny breaking the cover. The bell sounds. Sheik and Volkoff have been disqualified! Road Warrior Hawk tags in and the Warriors nail Buff Bagwell with a double clothesline allowing Hawk to make the pin at 8:04 while Road Warrior Animal blocks Brutus Beefcake from making the pin save. Jimmy Valiant keeps the pressure on following with an atomic drop and then covering Buff Bagwell for the three count at 5:21 while Johnny Valiant blocks Brutus Beefcake from making the save. Nikolai Volkoff gets his boot up to blocks Road Warrior Animal’s deathjump and Iron Sheik tags in trapping Animal in a CAMEL CLUTCH. Road Warrior Hawk makes the save. Kick to the head with a loaded boot. Animal is busted open. Volkoff tangles with Hawk. Sheik hooks the leg. 1, 2, 3. Sheik and Volkoff are the LWF Tag Team Champions.
The second segment features action from the LWF Arena.
Nick Bockwinkel v. Buddy Rogers
The winner of this match will face LWF Champion Frank Gotch if Harley Race cannot beat Gotch cleanly later tonight. Mixed reaction from the fans for both men but Rogers quickly turns the fans against him calling someone at ringside “fat boy.” Rogers with an impressive back body drop but Bockwinkel avoids a charge in the corner and rolls up Rogers for a 2 ½ count that has the crowd on their feet. Rogers escapes a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK and Bockwinkel comes off the top with a deathjump tackle that takes out the referee. Bockwinkel uses a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK and BOCKWINKEL SLEEPER but there is no referee. Rogers drags Bockwinkel to the floor and rams Bockwinkel’s head into the steel ring post busting him open. Rogers with three deathjump smashes. Here comes the new referee (8 moves). Rogers attacks with jumping knee smashes. Bockwinkel manages to get in a back suplex but Rogers recovers quickly with a piledriver for a 1 ½ count. Bockwinkel can barely stand and Rogers sends Bockwinkel into the ropes – cross body block counter – 1, 2, shoulder up! The crowd gets behind Bockwinkel. Deathjump smash and then Rogers goes into the ropes. Backdrop – countered by a piledriver. Rogers rolls up Bockwinkel. 1, Rogers uses the ropes for leverage, 2…. Kick out. The crowd is roaring. Rogers wraps on the FIGURE FOUR GRAPEVINE. Bockwinkel submits at 9:48.
The Insider is the third segment.
Sources close to the ownership of the LWF are telling the insider that LWF ownership is looking to improving the LWF Tag Team division and LWF talent scouts have recently spent time in the South looking at no fewer then four teams. While no formal offers were made, at least two of the teams have entered into serious talks with LWF management and may be joining the LWF soon. One has to wonder however how much improvement the tag team ranks needs with teams like the Valentines, Giant Baba & The Destroyer, Greg Valentine & Buddy Rose, and any two members of the Monster Factory waiting to get their shot in the main event slot. As well, how much more cap space will be available for new talent? Sources in LWF accounting tell the insider that the LWF could sign at least one main event team or two mid level teams with the current cap space available.
We go back to the LWF arena for the last segment.
Commissioner Charlie Cox presents Iron Sheik & Nikolai Volkoff with the LWF Tag Team Title belts and Volkoff serenades the fans with the Russian Anthem drawing classic heat.
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Post by bookerbill on Mar 6, 2009 6:19:05 GMT -5
Card #3 – The LWF Arena “Night of the Iron Men III”
Commissioner Cox opens the show in the ring hyping tonight’s Iron Man Tournament. He speech is cut off when The Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase comes to the ring accompanied by Virgil. DiBiase attempts to buy his way into tonight’s United States Title Tournament. Cox turns him down and tells if he does not like it, he can leave and leaving won’t cost him a thing. DiBiase is not impressed and promises Cox that eventually, everyone has a price for the Million Dollar Man.
Gary Michael Cappetta explains how the tournament will work. Each wrestler will face the other once. 20 points will be awarded for a pin or submission victory. 15 points to the winner by count out. 10 points will be awarded for a disqualification victory and 5 points each for a draw.
LWF United States Title Iron Man Tournament – Round One
Match 1: Jimmy Snuka v. Bobo Brazil
As promised, this bout opens tonight’s action. The crowd loves both men. A handshake starts the match. They trade moves equally in the ring. Both men go for a clothesline and crash together in the middle of the ring. Snuka takes over tossing Brazil to the floor. Dive over the ropes onto Brazil at ringside. The crowd explodes! Back inside, Snuka climbs the buckles but Brazil is able to recover and knock Snuka off the top buckle to the mat. Snuka avoids a flying dropkick and takes down Brazil with a leap frog and a chop. Brazil drags Snuka to the floor and whips him shoulder first into the ring post. Brazil tosses Snuka back into the ring as the bell sounds at 2:56. The referee has disqualified Brazil. No one is happy with the decision. Regardless, 10 big points for the Superfly.
Match 2: Johnny Valentine v. Killer Kowalski w/Larry Sharpe
Great heat for Kowalski and Sharpe. The fans may not like Valentine but they back him for this match. The game of human chest unravels at a slow pace with both men countering each other to perfection for over two minutes until Kowalski stuns Valentine with an overhead body slam for a 1 ½ count. Giant swing sets up the CLAW HOLD but Valentine escapes. Valentine counters the mat attack and catches Kowalski with a forearm bludgeon for a 1 count. Kowalski bails and then drags Valentine to the floor. The crowd is roaring as Valentine eats the steel post and comes up bloody. No DQ and the action continues with a Bombs away knee drop for a 1 count. Kowalski with a deathjump smash and Valentine rolls to the floor. Valentine catches Kowalski from outside and drags Kowalski under the ropes. Kowalski tastes the ring post and the bell sounds. The referee has disqualified Valentine at 6:33. Valentine is irate and corners the referee as a bleeding Kowalski and Sharpe quickly head for higher ground. The official quickly joins Kowalski and Sharpe.
Match 3: The Sandman v. King Kong Bundy w/Larry Sharpe
This match comes out of the big six man tag team match on card #1. Sandman cracks a beer (on his head) and we are ready to go. Bundy is able to use his power early and downs Sandman with a pair of running powerslams for a 2 count. Bundy makes the mistake and taking the fight to the floor and Sandman takes over. The action returns to the ring with a SINGAPORE CANE shot by Sandman. The bell at 0:52 signals the 3rd consecutive disqualification of the night! Bundy is busted open and quickly bails and escapes to the back with the Sandman in pursuit.
LWF United States Tournament – Round Two
Match 4: Bobo Brazil v. Killer Kowalski w/Larry Sharpe
Huge pop for Brazil who takes several minutes to greet the fans at ringside. Kowalski is bandaged up. Brazil blocks an atomic drop and then downs Kowalski with a Bobo body slam for a near fall and then nearly ends the match with a bearhug. Kowalski eats the ringside rails and bleeding again. Sharpe is giving the referee an ear full. Bearhug, Bobo body slam and finally a big hammer punch puts Kowalski down for the count. Sharpe cannot distract the referee and jumps Brazil instead. Brazil clotheslines Sharpe and then finishes Kowalski with a Body body slam at 2:42. King Kong Bundy and Ox Baker hit the ring and attack Brazil. Kowalski recovers and it is three on one. HEARTPUNCH and Brazil crumples to the mat. Bundy with a big splash followed by Kowalski’s bombs away knee drop. Sharpe is in the ring with a chair. PILEDRIVER onto the chair! Security is finally able to get into the ring to break the attack up. Brazil is removed on a stretcher by the LWF medical team.
Commissioner Charlie Cox needs time to decide what is going to do about the actions of the Monster Factory.
Match 5: Johnny Valentine v. Jimmy Snuka
The fans are still stunned after the ending of the last match. Valentine is patched up after his first round battle with Kowalski. The quick action in the ring grabs the fans attention. Both men take the fight to the floor and Snuka goes into the ringside table. Superfly kicks out after an ATOMIC SKULLCRUSHER and goes on the attack with a leapfrog and chop. Valentine regains control with a forearm smash and tosses Snuka to the floor. Valentine rams Snuka face first into the rails by the fans. The referee calls for the bell at 1:23. Valentine drops his second bout by disqualification. Snuka is irate and brawls with Valentine to the back. The fans love it.
Match 6: LWF Champion Frank Gotch, Giant Baba & The Destroyer v. Buddy Rogers, Playboy Buddy Rose & Greg Valentine
Solid ovation for the LWF Champion and his teammates. Rose draws great heat demanding to be announced at 217 pounds instead of 271. Back and forth with both teams making frequent tags. Rogers brings the crowd to their feet with a falling body block onto Baba at ringside! LWF! LWF! Baba is cut off from his corner. Rogers goes for a figure four leglock (ch) but Baba kicks him off and tags in the LWF Champion. Huge pop! Gotch tears into his next challenger and traps him in a figure four leglock (ch). Rogers break free by rolling Gotch over but Gotch rolls through and comes out with a GOTCH TOE HOLD. Rogers has nowhere to go and submits at 5:15.
Commissioner Cox addresses the fans announcing that Bobo Brazil has been taken to hospital and will not be able to compete in the final round of the United States Tournament. Therefore, Johnny Valentine will be awarded 20 points for the forfeit victory over Brazil. The crowd hates the decision and jeers the Commissioner as he leaves the ring.
LWF United States Title Iron Man Tournament - Round Three
Match 7: Jimmy Snuka v. Killer Kowalski w/Larry Sharpe
Huge heat for Sharpe and Kowalski. Close match. First Snuka controls but Kowalski uses his power to battle back. Snuka takes the action to the floor Kowalski blood stains the mat for the third time tonight. The referee allows the match to continue. Back and forth until Snuka avoids Kowalski’s charge in the corner and rolls up Kowalski for a 2 count. Deathjump smash and Kowalski is down. SUPERFLY LEAP (2). Sharpe joins the action distracting Snuka. Kowalski rolls up Snuka from behind 1, 2, kick out. Kowalski is in control now. Press slam but Snuka drops down behind Kowalski and connects with a backbreaker. Cover 1, 2, 3. Snuka win the match, the tournament and the Title at 6:14.
Commissioner Cox present the United States Title to the Superfly and the crowd roars with approval.
Booker’s Notes: Snuka goes undefeated to capture the United States Title after a grueling main event match against Kowalski. The real story of the night is the injury to Bobo Brazil at the hands of the Monster Factory. With Brazil out of action (box cars!), Commissioner Cox must face his first major decision. Will the Monster Factory be suspended and if so, for how long? The six man tag team match tonight was excellent especially the string of counters leading up to the finish. Next card’s match between Rogers and Gotch for the LWF Title should be a classic.
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Post by bookerbill on Mar 10, 2009 5:38:34 GMT -5
LWF TV – Episode #3
The show is hosted by Bill Apter.
The first segment is a recap from the LWF United States Title Iron Man Tournament.
A handshake between Bobo Brazil and Jimmy Snuka starts their match. Brazil drags Snuka to the floor and whips him shoulder first into the ring post. Brazil tosses Snuka back into the ring as the bell sounds. The referee has disqualified Brazil. Johnny Valentine catches Killer Kowalski from outside and drags Kowalski under the ropes. Kowalski tastes the ring post and the bell sounds. The referee has disqualified Valentine. Bearhug, Bobo body slam and finally a big hammer punch puts Kowalski down for the count. Sharpe cannot distract the referee and jumps Brazil instead. Brazil clotheslines Sharpe and then finishes Kowalski with a Body body slam. Sharpe is in the ring with a chair. PILEDRIVER onto the chair! Security is finally able to get into the ring to break the attack up. Brazil is removed on a stretcher by the LWF medical team. Valentine regains control with a forearm smash and tosses Snuka to the floor. Valentine rams Snuka face first into the rails by the fans. The referee calls for the bell. Valentine drops his second bout by disqualification. Commissioner Cox addresses the fans announcing that Bobo Brazil has been taken to hospital and will not be able to compete in the final round of the United States Tournament. Therefore, Johnny Valentine will be awarded 20 points for the forfeit victory over Brazil. Press slam but Snuka drops down behind Kowalski and connects with a backbreaker. Cover 1, 2, 3. Snuka win the match, the tournament and the Title. Commissioner Cox present the United States Title to the Superfly and the crowd roars with approval.
The second segment features action from the LWF Arena.
LWF Champion Frank Gotch, Giant Baba & The Destroyer v. Buddy Rogers, Playboy Buddy Rose & Greg Valentine
Solid ovation for the LWF Champion and his teammates. Rose draws great heat demanding to be announced at 217 pounds instead of 271. Back and forth with both teams making frequent tags. Rogers brings the crowd to their feet with a falling body block onto Baba at ringside! LWF! LWF! Baba is cut off from his corner. Rogers goes for a figure four leglock (ch) but Baba kicks him off and tags in the LWF Champion. Huge pop! Gotch tears into his next challenger and traps him in a figure four leglock (ch). Rogers break free by rolling Gotch over but Gotch rolls through and comes out with a GOTCH TOE HOLD. Rogers has nowhere to go and submits at 5:15.
The Insider is the third segment.
The insider has learned that Ted DiBiase attempted to by more than a spot in the United States Title Tournament this past week. In a bizarre turns of events, Ted DiBiase fronted a bid to actually purchase shares in the LWF and become part owner of the Federation. Some quick investigation by the LWF ownership and its investors revealed that DiBiase was behind a conglomerate that had offered a substantial amount of cash to aid the LWF in its start up. Once it was determined that the Million Dollar Man was the driving force behind the deal and was under contract with the LWF, the deal was cancelled at the last possible second. In a brief statement to the media, Commissioner Cox advised the LWF would not mixed business and talent. Cox did not take any questions from the media which is likely a good thing given the current business arrangements between Giant Baba and the LWF.
For the last segment, Bill Apter looks at the upcoming card at the LWF Arena which has been sold out since the day the tickets went on sale to the public. In a preview of next week Tag Team Title Match, Champions Foreign Legion face number one contenders Road Warriors in singles action. Nikitia Breznikov will be at ringside for the Legion in both contests. New United States Champion Jimmy Snuka will team with Giant Baba & The Destroyer to take on Buddy Rose along with Johnny & Greg Valentine. In the main event, Frank Gotch defends his LWF Title against Buddy Rogers. All of this plus four more matches and Commissioner Cox’s decision regarding the actions of the Monster Factory.
The shows ends with highlights of the previous Rogers –Gotch encounters. Rogers rocks the crowd with a falling body block off the top of the buckles onto Gotch at ringside. Gotch is barely able to recover. Gotch goes to work on Roger’s leg with a rolling knee bar. Rogers battles back and stuns Gotch with a jumping knee smash followed by a series of dropkicks for the three count. Gotch tears into his next challenger and traps him in a figure four leglock (ch). Rogers break free by rolling Gotch over but Gotch rolls through and comes out with a GOTCH TOE HOLD. Rogers has nowhere to go and submits.
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Post by bookerbill on Mar 17, 2009 5:07:24 GMT -5
After some delay (thanks to the flu) here is the next card....
Card #4 – The LWF Arena – “Origins”
Commissioner Charlie Cox opens the show. He tells us that Bobo Brazil has suffered a severe injury and it is not known when he will be able to return to action in the LWF. As a result, the Commissioner has decided to suspend the entire Monster Factory for 3 cards each. “Money, Money Money”. It is the Million Dollar Man Ted DiBiase with Virgil by his side. Solid heat. DiBiase is in Commissioner Cox’s face accusing the Commissioner on not being able to make the difficult decisions when it counts. Cox tells DiBiase he can make decisions just fine and he has decided that Ted DiBiase will be competing tonight against the Sandman. Mild pop. DiBiase is more than confident he will come out on top. Cox adds that it will be a Texas Death Match. Great Pop! DiBiase is selling it to the max! The Sandman charges the ring and swings for the fences with his Singapore Cane. DiBiase and Virgil quickly escape down the ring aisle.
Match 1: The Last of the International Playboys v. Jimmy & Johnny Valiant
The Playboys are hugging and kissing the ladies at ringside. I think I might be sick. The Valiant Brothers mock the playboys on their way to the ring. Classic heat. Back and forth action at the bell with both teams using defensive tags to keep the momentum shifting. Beefcake roughs up Johnny at ringside and Valiant is busted open. Moments later, Valiant catches Beefcake on the top of the buckle and launches him to the mat. Jimmy tags in with a SUPER ELBOW but Beefcake kicks out. Jimmy works over Beefcake with a foreign object and rams Beefcake’s face into the ring post busting him open. (yes!) SUPER ELBOW but Beefcake is out at 2. Valiant hits a 3rd SUPER ELBOW and Beefcake cannot kick out this time. Johnny trips up Bagwell and the Valiants pick up the first win of the night at 6:17.
Match 2: Gorgeous George w/Cherie Dupré v. Harley Race
Pop and Circumstance fills the LWF Arena as George makes his way into the LWF arena for the first time. Dupré disinfects the ring and then the official drawing a stiff warning from the referee. Race is all business on his way to the ring. George jumps Race at ringside and sends Race head first into the steel ringpost busting him open. The fans are irate. Somehow, Race quickly rights the ship and takes over the match despite wearing the crimson mask. Swinging neckbreaker sets up a diving head butt. Race plants George with a PILEDRIVER. 1, 2, Dupré cannot distract Race, 3 at 1:45.
Match 3: Red Bastien v. Nick Bockwinkel
Bastien is easily one of the most popular competitors in the LWF and has the fans support tonight. Handshake starts the match. Both men counter well. Bastien comes off the ropes and blocks a backdrop with a piledriver. The crowd is on their feet as Bastien comes off the ropes with a deathjump cross body block for a 2 count. Bockwinkel slows the match down with a pair of abdominal stretches and then goes up top himself for a deathjump forearm smash. Bastien is trapped in the ropes and Bockwinkel moves in to inflict some damage. The referee steps in and gets caught with Bockwinkel’s elbow. The official is reeling and calls for the bell disqualifying Bockwinkel at 1:22. Bockwinkel is not pleased with the decision. Bastien is not happy either and grabs the house mic and challenges Bockwinkel to a rematch next week. Bockwinkel accepts and the crowd shows its approval.
Match 4: Nikolai Volkoff w/Nikita Breznikov v. Road Warrior Animal
The Warriors get their rematch with the Foreign Legion next card for the Tag Team Titles but this week they take on the Legion in singles action. Proud rendition of the Russian Anthem tonight. Animal blocks an early backdrop attempt with a piledriver and follows with a POWERSLAM for a 2 count. Animal takes out the referee with a shoulder tackle and the action breaks down. Volkoff is in control when the new official arrives (8 moves). The action spills to the floor once again. Volkoff grabs a chair to club Animal while Breznikov distracts the referee. Animal blocks Volkoff, muscles away the chair and wallops Volkoff just as the referee refocuses on the action. The bell sounds at 3:11 and Animal has been disqualified. Animal chases Volkoff and Breznikov from ringside.
Match 5: Texas Death Match (Hardcore Version) – Ted DiBiase w/Virgil v. The Sandman
DiBiase comes to the ring on crutches and Gary Michael Cappetta addresses the fans. “Ted DiBiase has a doctor’s note which indicates he has sustained a “lower body injury” and cannot complete in tonight’s match.” Commissioner Cox arrives and inspects the note. Cox is not impressed but acknowledges that it appears DiBiase cannot compete tonight. But he promised the fans a Texas Death Match, and they will get one. Virgil has not provided a medical note so he can take DiBiase’s place! Sandman arrives, cracks his skull with a beer and we are underway. Virgil uses his boxing skills to keep out of trouble. The action goes to the floor and both men exchange whips into the steel rails. A running tackle puts Sandman down for two. Sandman comes back catching Virgil coming off the ropes with a high knee smash. Outside, Sandman makes use of a steel chair and metal pipe. Virgil is a bloody mess. HARDCORE DDT for two. SIGNAPORE CANE. 1, 2, DiBiase cracks Sandman across the back with a crutch! DiBiase has set the record for recovery from a lower body injury! Virgil has the chair and cracks Sandman busting him wide open. Commissioner Cox returns with security and DiBiase is escorted from ringside. Huge pop. COBRA CLUTCH. Sandman escapes. Another COBRA CLUTCH. Sandman backs into the corner to break the hold. Virgil grabs the metal pipe but a kick to the gut gives Sandman control of the pipe. Thud! Virgil goes down hard. Sandman grabs some rope from under the ring and chokes out Virgil in the middle of the ring. Sandman picks up the steel chair from the mat … elbow drop with the chair! 1, 2, 3 and the bell sounds at 10:32. Sandman soaks up the cheers from ringside.
Match 6: Road Warrior Hawk v. Iron Sheik w/Nikita Breznikov
Sheik is on the mic after his introduction drawing huge heat. Hawk comes out strong and the fans love it but Hawk cannot put away Sheik after two FLYING CLOTHESLINES. The match spills to the floor and both men get in some shots. Sheik blocks a backdrop with a piledriver and then goes up top for a deathjump cross body block for a 2 count. Sheik goes for a backdrop but Hawk plants Sheik with a piledriver and then connects with a FLYING CLOTHESLINE. 1, 2, Breznikov attacks Hawk! Hawk tosses Breznikov to the floor and hits a 4th FLYING CLOTHESLINE for the three count at 4:51.
Match 7: The Destroyer, Giant Baba & United States Champion Jimmy Snuka v. Greg Valentine, Playboy Buddy Rose & Johnny Valentine
Rose demands that Gary Michelle Cappetta announce him at 217 pounds, not 271, drawing laughs and heat from ringside. Rose is upset and gets in Cappetta’s face. Solid pop for the Snuka as he leads his team to ringside. The faces storm the ring and the bell sounds. Things settle down quickly with Destroyer taking on Greg Valentine. The Hammer counters a knee to the midsection and tags in Rose who connects with a choke slam for a 2 count. Johnny Valentine is in and tries to put away Destroyer with an ATOMIC SKULLCRUSHER. Destroyer bails to the floor and then drags Valentine outside. Destroyer whips Johnny Valentine into the steel ring post and referee disqualifies Destroyer at 0:49. The action does not stop as both team brawl after the bell. Destroyer traps Johnny Valentine in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK at ringside while everyone else battles in the ring. Snuka whips Rose into Baba’s boot to face. Greg Valentine comes to the aid of his father at ringside but the damage is done. Johnny Valentine needs assistance to the back.
Match 8: LWF Champion Frank Gotch v. Buddy Rogers
The crowd is electric for this match. Gotch takes the action to the mat but Rogers manages to counter with a jumping knee smash followed by a FIGURE FOUR GRAPEVINE. Gotch breaks free. Rogers take the match to the floor and rams a chair into Gotch’s leg! The referee allows the match to continue. Rogers punishes Gotch with a jumping knee smash to the leg for a 2 count and then drags Gotch to the middle of the ring and applies another FIGURE FOUR GRAPEVINE. Gotch blacks out at 3:07. Huge heat as Gary Michael Cappetta announces Rogers as the new LWF Champion!
Thanks to a steel chair and some controversial officiating, Buddy Rogers is your new LWF Champion. Commissioner Charlie Cox stated after tonight’s card the decision of the referee is final but because of Roger’s tactics, he has granted Frank Gotch a rematch at the earliest opportunity which will be on card #6. The Commissioner also addressed the actions of The Destroyer stating he would take no action against The Destroyer for his post match attack on Johnny Valentine.
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Post by bookerbill on Mar 20, 2009 10:11:52 GMT -5
LWF TV – Episode #4
The show is hosted by Bill Apter.
In the first segment, Bill Apter tells us Nature Boy Buddy Rogers is the new LWF Champion. We go to comments from Commissioner Cox following the title change. The Commissioner will not overrule the decision made by the official in the ring but has signed a rematch for Card #6. Apter tells us that the new LWF Champion will be in the studio next episode for a one on one “Hotseat” interview.
The second segment is a recap from Card #4
Commissioner Charlie Cox suspends the entire Monster Factory for 3 cards each . . . Ted DiBiase is in Commissioner Cox’s face. Cox tells DiBiase he will be competing tonight against the Sandman. Mild pop. DiBiase is more than confident he will come out on top. Cox adds that it will be a Texas Death Match . . . Jimmy Valiant hits SUPER ELBOW on Brutus Beefcake. . . Pop and Circumstance fills the LWF Arena as George makes his way into the LWF arena for the first time. Harley Race plants George with a PILEDRIVER . . . Red Bastien grabs the house mic and challenges Bockwinkel to a rematch next week. Bockwinkel accepts . . . Nikolai Volkoff grabs a chair to club Road Warrior Animal while Nikita Breznikov distracts the referee. Animal blocks Volkoff, muscles away the chair and wallops Volkoff just as the referee refocuses on the action . . . DiBiase comes to the ring on crutches. Commissioner Cox promised the fans a Texas Death Match, and they will get one. Virgil can take DiBiase’s place. Outside, Sandman makes use of a steel chair and metal pipe. Virgil is a bloody mess. HARDCORE DDT for two . . . Iron Sheik is on the mic after his introduction drawing huge heat. FLYING CLOTHESLINE. 1, 2, Breznikov attacks Road Warrior Hawk . . . The Destroyer whips Johnny Valentine into the steel ring post and referee disqualifies Destroyer. The action does not stop as both teams brawl after the bell. Destroyer traps Johnny Valentine in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK at ringside while everyone else battles in the ring . . . Buddy Rogers take the match to the floor and rams a chair into Frank Gotch’s leg . . . Gary Michael Cappetta announces Rogers as the new LWF Champion
The Insider is the third segment.
The insider looks at the motivations of The Destroyer in his post match attack on Johnny Valentine. Rumour has it that Valentine will miss at least one card of action and may no be 100% for some time. Sources close to The Destroyer have been telling everyone who will listen that the actions of The Destroyer were a result of the heat of the battle. However the insider has learned that The Destroyer may have taken out Johnny Valentine intentionally. Sources on the Championship Committee have confirmed that Johnny Valentine was slated to meet United States Champion Jimmy Snuka on Card 5. Valentine being selected for the title shot following the suspension of Killer Kowalski. With Johnny Valentine out of action, the United States Title opportunity was again up for grabs and has been awarded to Giant Baba. The long relationship between Giant Baba and The Destroyer is well known in the wrestling world. Did Destroyer act on behalf of Giant Baba? Was the act premeditated? The conspiracy thickens when sources in the Japanese Media advised that Baba will soon be leaving the LWF to return to Japan and Baba would like nothing better then to return home the conquering hero wearing a LWF Championship belt. With no real opportunity at the LWF or LWF Tag Team Titles visible in the short term, Baba may settle for taking the United States Title back to Japan. When confronted with this information, the Commissioner’s Office had no comment and would not respond to rumours. The insider has learned however that Baba’s contract is open and can be terminated by either party with little if any notice. Baba continues to be the focus of controversy backstage in the LWF.
The fourth segment features action from the LWF Arena.
Red Bastien v. Nick Bockwinkel
Bastien is easily one of the most popular competitors in the LWF and has the fans support tonight. Handshake starts the match. Both men counter well. Bastien comes off the ropes and blocks a backdrop with a piledriver. The crowd is on their feet as Bastien comes off the ropes with a deathjump cross body block for a 2 count. Bockwinkel slows the match down with a pair of abdominal stretches and then goes up top himself for a deathjump forearm smash. Bastien is trapped in the ropes and Bockwinkel moves in to inflict some damage. The referee steps in and gets caught with Bockwinkel’s elbow. The official is reeling and calls for the bell disqualifying Bockwinkel at 1:22. Bockwinkel is not pleased with the decision. Bastien is not happy either and grabs the house mic and challenges Bockwinkel to a rematch next week. Bockwinkel accepts and the crowd shows its approval.
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Post by bookerbill on Mar 20, 2009 10:37:08 GMT -5
Card #5 – The LWF Arena -"Hard Time"
Match 1: Ilio Dipaolo v. Gorgeous George w/Cherie Dupré
Great heat for George has he takes several minutes to fold his robe. The fans are solidly behind Dipaolo. George dominates from the opening bell. An airplane spin sets up a deathjump crossbody block for a 2 count. George continues his dominance until the action goes to the floor and George misses a double hammer. Dipaolo comes off the top himself with a deathjump cross body block for a 1 ½ count. It is back and forth now. George trips up Dipaolo from the floor and rams Dipaolo’s leg off the ring post while Dupré distracts the referee. The fans are livid. Dipaolo manages to battle back and ties up George with a leg nelson. George bails and Dipaolo comes off the top rope onto George at ringside! Ringside is rocking. It is all Dipaolo now with body scissors, double knee drops and big right hands. George goes into the ropes and counters a backdrop with a piledriver. The match evens out with both men trading mid level offense. Dipaolo whips George into the ropes and George rebounds with a perfect cross body block for the three count at 8:24. Hard fought loss for Dipaolo in his LWF debut.
Match 2: Harley Race v. Playboy Buddy Rose
Rose draws great heat demanding the Gary Michael Cappetta announce him at 217 pounds. Rose turns it up a notch performing jumping jacks to showcase his conditioning. The fans are eating it up. Rose surprises by going move for move with Race. Both men go for a clothesline and collide in the middle of the ring. Rose is up first and hits BOMBS AWAY for a 2 count. Rose continues to impress blocking Race’s backdrop with a boot to the face. Both men collide in center ring again and the action goes to the floor. Rose comes up on top and hits a second BOMBS AWAY for a near fall. Race comes back but Rose stops him with a foreign object and Race is busted open. Rose frustrates Race by bailing to the floor at every opportunity. Rose is working the crowd for heat. Race rams Roses’s face into the ringside table and finally takes control of the action. Race with a deathjump cross body block for a 2 count. PILEDRIVER. Rose kicks out! Race roughs up Rose at ringside. Race goes up top for a deathjump but Rose rolls clear and Race crashes to the mat! Hooks the leg… 1, 2, ¾ count. The fans explode. Race recovers and takes control once again with a series of neckbreakers. Race connects with a diving headbutt and then mounts the ropes for a second diving headbutt. Rose rolls clear! Cover… 1, 2, 3. Huge win for Rose at 10:15.
Match 3: Ted DiBiase w/Virgil v. Dick Hutton
Great heat for DiBiase who pays a fan to polish his boots. DiBiase is in total control. Hutton comes off the ropes and DiBiase catches him with a high back drop setting up a MILLION DOLLAR SLEEPER. Hutton manages to grab the ropes. DiBiase shows his agility attacking with a deathjump clothesline and deathjump forearm smash that tangles Hutton in the ropes allowing DiBiase to hammer away. DiBiase takes Hutton to the floor and slams him onto the concrete. Hutton grabs the ropes to escape another MILLION DOLLAR SLEEPER. DiBiase eats the ringside table and Hutton traps him in a ABDOMINAL STRETCH. DiBiase blocks a deathjump smash with a boot to the face and traps Hutton in another MILLION DOLLAR SLEEPER. Hutton is able to crawl to the ropes to force the break. DiBiase applies the hold again and Hutton is done. Sandman is in the ring with his Singapore Cane. DiBiase takes a shot across the back and the bell sounds. Hutton has been disqualified at 5:47. Sandman chases DiBiase & Virgil down the ring aisle.
Match 4: The Sandman v. Virgil w/Ted DiBiase
Virgil requested this rematch from last week because he was not “prepared” to compete last week and has promised to knock out The Sandman. Sandman comes to ring and it is a beer shower for the fans at ringside. It is all Sandman with forearms and elbows. Virgil bails and Sandman quickly follows ramming Virgil’s face into the steel rails busting him open. The bell sounds 0:47 and Sandman has lost by disqualification but he could care less as he stalks DiBiase around ringside with his Singapore Cane in hand. DiBiase leaves Virgil at ringside and Sandman unloads with a Cane shot to Virgil’s back before Virgil is able to follow DiBiase to the back.
Match 5: Red Bastien v. Nick Bockwinkel
Last card, Bockwinkel lost via a questionable disqualification so Bastien issued the challenge for a rematch. Handshake starts the match. Bastien stuns Bockwinkel early with a flying head scissors into a cradle for a 2 count. Bockwinkel drags Bastien to the floor and posts him drawing huge heat. Bockwinkel continues to turn the fans against him ramming Bastien’s face into the steel rails busting Bastien open. The last straw for the fans comes when Bastien rams a steel chair into Bastien’s mid section at ringside! Bockwinkel works over Bastien in the ring including a series of abdominal stretches that forces Bastien to the ropes to keep the match alive. BOCKWINKEL SLEEPER and the match is over at 3:50. Huge heat as Bockwinkel is announced the winner.
Match 6: Greg Valentine v. The Destroyer
Greg Valentine is fired up and looking for revenge after Destroyer’s attack on Johnny Valentine last card. Destroyer comes off the ropes into Valentine’s elbow to the face and then The Hammer crushes Destroyer with a full nelson suplex for a 2 count. Valentine keeps up the attack at ringside smashing Destroyer with a steel chair. The fans are loving it. Another full nelson suplex nearly ends the match. Destroyer is able to battle back at ringside posting Valentine busting him wide open. A deathjump clothesline stuns Valentine but The Hammer is able to reverse a whip into the corner and strike with a running slingshot. FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK. Destroyer escapes. Valentine stumble to the top of the buckles – Deathjump smash to the leg! FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK. Destroyer cannot make it to the ropes and submits at 4:36. Valentine refuses to release the hold after the bell. The crowd is roaring! Johnny Valentine hobbles into the ring and joins the attack followed quickly by Playboy Buddy Rose. Rose hits a BOMBS AWAY onto a helpless Destroyer. Johnny drops elbow after elbow onto Destroyer until Giant Baba leads security to the ring to break up the attack. Destroyer is removed on a stretcher.
Commissioner Cox will review the actions of the Valentines and Rose and make a decision next card.
Match 7: United States Title Match – Jimmy Snuka (ch) v. Giant Baba
Japanese media flood ringside before the bout to cover the action. Great reaction for both men. Baba appears distracted, perhaps concerned about his frequent tag team partner The Destroyer. Handshake at the bell. Snuka sends Baba into the ropes in the opening move and both men go for a clothesline colliding in the middle of the ring. Snuka recovers first and goes up top for a SUPERFLY LEAP (3) for a 1 ½ count. It is all Snuka including a flying head butt and backbreaker. Baba bails to the floor but Snuka sails over the top rope onto Baba at ringside causing both men to crash into a group of reporters. The crowd is on fire! Snuka with a powerslam and a piledriver that ends the match at 2:38. Baba shakes Snuka’s hand before leaving the ring.
Match 8: LWF Tag Team Title Match – Foreign Legion w/Nikita Breznikov v. Road Warriors
There will be no handshakes to start this match that’s for sure. Huge heat for the Champions before the bell. Nikolai Volkoff treats the LWF arena to a rendition of the Soviet Anthem and the fans want to tear him to shreds. Hawk is not selling jack as Iron Sheik and Volkoff trade tags. Gorilla press slam on Volkoff and Animal tags in. Back to back to back spike piledrivers on Volkoff. Cover 1, 2, kick out. Volkoff is somehow able to catch Animal on the top of the buckles and tosses him to the mat. Sheik is in and comes off the top himself with a boot to Animal’s back. CAMEL CLUTCH in the middle of the ring. Hawk and Volkoff join the action starting a wild brawl. The bell sounds at 3:25 and both teams have been disqualified. Breznikov joins in giving the Foreign Legion the numbers advantage that the Warriors cannot overcome. Security arrives breaking up the action and the Warriors are left dazed in the ring.
No title changes this card but a Destroyer suffered a significant injury at the hands of the Valentines and Buddy Rose. Commissioner Cox has a difficult decision ahead of him. With Bobo Brazil and now the The Destroyer gone with significant injuries and the Monster Factory still under suspension, the LWF roster is depleted to a near critical point. If the Valentines and Rose are removed, the impact could be catastrophic to the LWF. The next card is already sold out on the strength of the Gotch – Rogers rematch but what will the undercard look like?
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Post by bookerbill on Mar 23, 2009 5:37:13 GMT -5
LWF TV – Episode #5
The show is hosted by Bill Apter.
Buddy Rogers is Bill Apter’s guest on the Hotseat in the opening segment.
Rogers shows why he is considered one of the best promo men in the business. He dismisses Apter’s questions about using a steel chair during his bout with Frank Gotch telling the viewers he was prepared to do whatever it took to win the LWF Title and now that he is the Champion he will do whatever it takes to keep the Title. Rogers goes on to tell us he is the best in the LWF if not the best of all time. Rogers states the fans do not have to like it, but they had better get used to it because Rogers will be the LWF Champion as long as he wants to be and there is no one in the LWF who can do anything about it. Not Frank Gotch. Not Nick Bockwinkel. Not Harley Race, Baba, Bastien, Valentine, no one.
The second segment is a recap from Card #5
Gorgeous George bails and Ilio Dipaolo comes off the top rope onto George at ringside! Ringside is rocking . . . Harley Race connects with a diving headbutt and then mounts the ropes for a second diving headbutt. Buddy Rose rolls clear! Cover… 1, 2, 3 . . .Great heat for Ted DiBiase who pays a fan to polish his boots. DiBiase applies a MILLION DOLLAR SLEEPER and Dick Hutton is done. Sandman is in the ring with his Singapore Cane. DiBiase takes a shot across the back and the bell sounds. Hutton has been disqualified. Sandman chases DiBiase & Virgil down the ring aisle . . . It is all Sandman with forearms and elbows. Virgil bails and Sandman quickly follows ramming Virgil’s face into the steel rails busting him open. Sandman stalks DiBiase around ringside with his Singapore Cane in hand. DiBiase leaves Virgil at ringside and Sandman unloads with a Cane shot to Virgil’s back before Virgil is able to follow DiBiase to the back . . . Nick Bockwinkel drags Red Bastien to the floor and posts him drawing huge heat. Bockwinkel continues to turn the fans against him ramming Bastien’s face into the steel rails busting Bastien open. The last straw for the fans comes when Bastien rams a steel chair into Bastien’s mid section at ringside . . . Greg Valentine stumble to the top of the buckles – Deathjump smash to the leg! FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK. Destroyer cannot make it to the ropes and submits. Valentine refuses to release the hold after the bell. The crowd is roaring! Johnny Valentine hobbles into the ring and joins the attack followed quickly by Playboy Buddy Rose. Rose hits a BOMBS AWAY onto a helpless Destroyer. Johnny drops elbow after elbow onto Destroyer until Giant Baba leads security to the ring to break up the attack. Destroyer is removed on a stretcher. Jimmy Snuka sends Giant Baba into the ropes in the opening move and both men go for a clothesline colliding in the middle of the ring. Snuka recovers first and goes up top for a SUPERFLY LEAP (3) for a 1 ½ count . . . Back to back to back spike piledrivers on Volkoff by the Road Warriors . . . CAMEL CLUTCH in the middle of the ring. Hawk and Volkoff join the action starting a wild brawl.
The third segment is a look at the Official LWF Rankings after 5 cards
LWF Champion: Buddy Rogers
US Champion: Jimmy Snuka
1. Frank Gotch
2. Nick Bockwinkel
3. Giant Baba
4. The Sandman
5. Greg Valentine
6. Playboy Buddy Rose
7. The Destroyer
8. Johnny Valentine
9. Harley Race
10. Red Bastien
LWF Tag Team Champions: Foreign Legion
1. Road Warriors
2. Jimmy & Johnny Valiant
3. The Last of the Famous International Playboys
4. Giant Baba & The Destroyer
5. Johnny & Greg Valentine
The fourth segment features action from the LWF arena.
Ilio Dipaolo v. Gorgeous George w/Cherie Dupré
Great heat for George has he takes several minutes to fold his robe. The fans are solidly behind Dipaolo. George dominates from the opening bell. An airplane spin sets up a deathjump crossbody block for a 2 count. George continues his dominance until the action goes to the floor and George misses a double hammer. Dipaolo comes off the top himself with a deathjump cross body block for a 1 ½ count. It is back and forth now. George trips up Dipaolo from the floor and rams Dipaolo’s leg off the ring post while Dupré distracts the referee. The fans are livid. Dipaolo manages to battle back and ties up George with a leg nelson. George bails and Dipaolo comes off the top rope onto George at ringside! Ringside is rocking. It is all Dipaolo now with body scissors, double knee drops and big right hands. George goes into the ropes and counters a backdrop with a piledriver. The match evens out with both men trading mid level offense. Dipaolo whips George into the ropes and George rebounds with a perfect cross body block for the three count at 8:24. Hard fought loss for Dipaolo in his LWF debut.
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