November 20, 2090
Sparks. Lasers. Smoke. Explosions. And a pulsing theme...
Yeah, I get it, you're an outcast, always under attack,
Always coming in last, bringing up the past,
No one owes you anything!
I think you need a shotgun blast, a kick in the ass,
So paranoid, watch your back!
Oh my, here we go...Backstage Interview: Mike Rotunda!The Cybernet broadcast opened with Bill Apter in the backstage area, joined by the one and only Mike Rotunda, who was finely attired in a suit, dress shirt, and tie. Apter welcomed him to the CWA and asked why he was in the building tonight. Rotunda explained--and indirectly announced--that with Lou Thesz injured, Buddy Rogers would be taking on his closest friend, Barry Windham, for a shot at CWA World Champion Harley Race. Rotunda called this "the biggest match of Barry's life...and when he wins today and goes on to challenge Race for the World Title, I'll be at that match, too!" When asked if he had considered joining the CWA himself, Rotunda waved off the question, explaining that he was retired from in-ring competition. Any further questions would have to go unanswered, as that's when Barry Windham showed up, hugged his old tag team partner and best friend, and the two walked off, discussing old times.
Robert Gibson & "Rocker" Marty Jannetty vs. Tully Blanchard & Larry Zbyszko (with JJ Dillon)Referee: Joey Marella
Zbyszko locked up with Jannetty to start this match--and incredibly, when they weren't booing Jannetty, they were cheering for Zbyszko just for fighting him. Zbyszko opened with a body slam out of the lock-up, following up immediately with a blatant choke that he did not break until the referee had reached a count of four. Hauling Jannetty to his feet, Zbyszko began laying into him with knife edge chops until the Rocker countered with a knee to the midsection, then a whip into the corner. Zbyszko managed to put on the brakes before hitting the turnbuckles, so when Jannetty charged in, the proprietor of LarryLand was waiting for him. Jannetty found himself back body dropped over the ropes and crashing to arena floor while Zbyszko tagged his partner into the match. Blanchard (who was booed soundly, even as he took on the largely despised Jannetty) waited for his opponent to climb back into the ring, caught him in a front facelock, then executed a perfect SLINGSHOT SUPLEX to put the Rocker down for the count.
WINNERS: Tully Blanchard & Larry Zbyszko via pinfall (3:46) *
Post-Match Drama
As JJ Dillon led his men to the back, Robert Gibson entered the ring to check on his wounded partner. Once again, the Rocker hung his head and apologized repeatedly, while Gibson just patted his partner's shoulder and helped him to his feet. The beloved Gibson raised his hand to wave to the crowd and received a thunderous ovation. Jannetty tried the same thing, only to receive a chorus of boos and a chant of "Chump Street!"
Ricky "the Dragon" Steamboat vs. Meng (with Bobby "the Brain" Heenan)
Referee: Danny Davis
Steamboat looked a little apprehensive as the bell rang and he locked up with his opponent, and with good reason. Meng shoved his opponent backwards while holding onto his wrist, then dragged him forward into a nasty clothesline. The islander did not stop there: he slammed, choked, and clubbed his opponent mercilessly, and Steamboat could not catch his breath until he and Meng exchanged a series of chops, which the Dragon won. Even then, his advantage was short-lived because Meng grabbed him by the hair and delivered a massive head butt that put Steamboat on the mat. Meng climbed to the top rope and a shaken Dragon tried to climb the ropes to intercept him, only to be met by a clubbing forearm and a head butt that sent him crashing back to the mat.
Steamboat struggled to his feet and Meng pounced, grabbing him under the chin with his TONGAN DEATH GRIP. Eyes bulging, Steamboat tried to pry the monster's hand away from his neck but had to settle for collapsing sideways into the ropes and forcing a break. Meng dropped his opponent to the mat and climbed to the top rope one more time, going for a flying splash to end the match...but Steamboat got his knees up! Meng rolled onto the mat, clutching his ribs, and the Dragon went on the attack. He lit Meng up with a series of hard chops and one massive atomic drop that left his opponent on wobbly legs. Steamboat vaulted to the top rope and flew, hitting a picture-perfect FLYING BODY PRESS, but Heenan was on the ring apron distracting Danny Davis, who did not see the ensuing cover.
When Steamboat tried to get the referee's attention, Meng struck from behind with a superkick to the back of the Dragon's head. A backbreaker put Steamboat on the canvas for two and seemed to damage something internally, because suddenly bright red blood began to drip from the Dragon's mouth. Meng continued to work him over until Steamboat was able to flip out of an attempted belly-to-back suplex and counter with an atomic drop. A woozy Steamboat charged and drove Meng's head into the mat with a single-hand bulldog, then he climbed to the top rope and hit one more FLYING BODY PRESS for one...two...and there was Heenan, charging into the ring. Steamboat grabbed him by the fancy jacket and sent him flying over the top rope and out to the arena floor. The Dragon turned around and walked right into a double thrust to the throat. Another superkick followed, and Steamboat was put down on the mat for three.
WINNER: Meng via pinfall (17:27) ****½
Post-Match Drama
After the match, seeing that Danny Davis was out on the floor checking on his manager, Meng reached down to grasp Steamboat's throat and clamped on his TONGAN DEATH GRIP, lifting the Dragon's head up off the mat and forcibly shaking it. Gary Michael Cappetta rang the bell for all he was worth, but Meng ignored it, just as he ignored the protestations of Danny Davis when he re-entered the ring and tried to restore order. Davis grabbed the big Tongan by the arm, and Meng released Steamboat to take hold of Davis' shirt and throw him forcibly to the mat. Seeing Steamboat laying limply on the ring, Meng reached down...
The crowd exploded in cheers as Curt Hennig came tearing down the aisle, his arm in a cast, and slid into the ring. He jumped on Meng's back and tried to secure a sleeper hold to take him down, but the savage islander reached up, grabbed Hennig by the hair, and snap mared him down to the canvas. Barely fazed, Hennig jumped right back to his feet and laid into Meng's chest with reverse knife edge chops. When that failed to stop the monster's advance, Hennig swing his arm wildly, breaking his cast on Meng's temple. The monster shook his head for a moment, let out a primal scream, and clamped the TONGAN DEATH GRIP onto Hennig. With no other way out, Hennig grabbed Meng by the wrist to lessen the pressure and kicked upwards, catching Meng between the legs. Hard.
That finally got a reaction out of Meng. He dropped Hennig and staggered backwards, pain clearly etched on his face. Hennig gasped deeply, trying to catch his breath, then charged across the ring and hit Meng with a lariat that sent him tumbling over the top rope and to the floor...where he landed on his feet. Meng pounded his hands on the apron and began climbing back into the ring, but Rick Rude and Harley Race rushed out, grabbed hold of their stablemate, and dragged him toward the aisle before any further carnage could be inflicted by either side. Meng howled in frustration as he was half-carried back to the locker room, and Hennig crouched down to check on the Dragon until a medical crew arrived to tend to his injuries.
Barry Windham vs. "Nature Boy" Buddy Rogers (with JJ Dillon)Referee: Dick Woehrle
Both men entered the ring, but before Gary Michel Cappetta even had a chance to introduce the competitors, JJ Dillon grabbed the house microphone and took a daring step closer to Windham. "I know you think this is your ticket to the big time, kid. But what you fail to understand is that there's an old saying in life. Keep your friends close..." And on cue, Larry Zbyszko and Tully Blanchard trotted down to the ring in street clothes; Zbyszko was carrying what appeared to be a lead pipe. The rulebreaking tandem climbed into the ring and, with the Nature Boy, slowly began to circle Windham. Zbyszko took a wild swing with the pipe, but Windham ducked out of the way. Dick Woehrle tried to intervene, but got punched in the mouth and sent sprawling to the canvas by JJ Dillon.
As the three men drew closer to their target, the crowd went wild because
Mike Rotunda came racing out from the back, stripping of his suit coat and tie as he ran down the aisle and slid into the ring to stand beside his old partner. Dillon managed a sarcastic little golf clap without dropping the microphone, then spoke again. "Keep your friends close...and your enemies closer." He nodded to Rotunda, and Windham spun around to see his old partner--and best friend--smiling evilly.
Just before things got really bad for Windham...he and Rotunda both turned towards the opposite corner, eyes locked on Larry Zbyszko. He looked at his stablemates and saw that they, too, had placed their attention solely on him. Finally realizing just how much trouble he was in, Zbyszko tried to run, but he was set upon by all four wrestlers at once. Blanchard grabbed him around the waist and spun him around, dropping him on the mat, where Windham and Rotunda punished him with hellacious kicks to his ribs and stomps to his left knee. Blanchard grabbed the ropes and used them for leverage as he went down on one knee, his shin pressed across his former partner's throat. Finally, with JJ Dillon barking orders, Buddy Rogers grabbed Zbyszko's leg and dragged him to the center of the mat, where he clamped on his FIGURE FOUR GRAPEVINE. Zbyszko was barely cognizant of what was going on at this point, and that last bit of comprehension was extinguished as Rotunda took a step back and delivered a punt kick to the side of the fallen man's head, knocking him out. Windham and Blanchard helped Rogers to his feet as the crowd booed about as loudly as a crowd had ever booed. Standing in a row, Windham raised his hand holding up one finger. Rotunda followed suit, holding up two. Blanchard help up a hand with three fingers extended, and finally, Rogers and Dillon each held up a hand...with their thumbs tucked in and all four fingers extended.
NO WINNER: no contest (0:00) --
Non-Title Match: CWA Holovision Champion The Crusher vs. Gorgeous George (with Cherie Dupré)Referee: James Beard
Once again, Gary Michael Cappetta attempted ring introductions, only to be cut off as George snatched the microphone out of his hand. He looked Crusher up and down, nose wrinkled in distaste, and said that--if he was as tough as he says he is--he would put his championship on the line. Crusher shrugged his shoulders, then an idea seemed to cross his mind, as his face lit up. He walked closer to George, who quickly handed the microphone back to Cappetta and backpedaled. Crusher grabbed Cappetta's wrist and yanked it upward so he could speak into the microphone. "Okay...but when I win de match, I get to take da dollie out dancing' da polka and drinkin' beers." Cherie Dupré's eyes opened wide and she shook her head no, but George quickly agreed to the stipulation.
CWA Holovision Championship Match: The Crusher (ch) vs. Gorgeous George (with Cherie Dupré) If Crusher wins, he gets a date with Cherie DupréReferee: still James Beard
As the bell rang, George was bickering with Cherie Dupré, allowing Crusher to charge in from behind, spin George around, and slam him to the canvas. As George pulled himself back to his feet, Crusher grabbed him by the wrist and the hair (Cheri Dupré: "Not the hair!") and flung him into the far ropes. Crusher ducked his head a moment too early and George put on the brakes and kicked him in the head, sending the man who made Milwaukee famous crashing to the mat. George circled around until he was behind his opponent, then clamped on a sleeper which soon had Crusher on the mat, in serious trouble. James Beard checked his arm: it fell once...twice...and the third time it held in the air, shaking a fist and bringing the crowd back into the match.
As Crusher climbed to his feet, he began driving his elbow into George's midsection, breaking the sleeper. George clutched his stomach as Crusher wound up...BOLO PUNCH! George went down and Crusher made the cover: one...two...foot on the rope! The champion transitioned immediately into a stomach claw, doubling George up in pain. It appeared George was about to submit, but Cherie Dupré climbed onto the apron, winking at Crusher and provoking him into breaking the hold to have a word with her. The Gorgeous one rolled away from his opponent, but Crusher--too street smart to fall for any of George's tricks--spun around and charged at George, leaping into the air to drive his knee into the man's chest...but George rolled away and Crusher's knee popped as it slammed into the mat.
With the champion hobbled, George began working on his injured knee by stomping on it, then grabbing hold of Crusher's foot and twisting, adding unbearable torque to the injury. A figure four leg lock softened the knee up further, but a SPINNING TOE HOLD failed to get the job done, as Crusher kicked at George with his free foot and sent him sprawling to the mat. Street smart, yes--but wise, maybe not so much--Crusher ran towards George ad went for another high knee drop, only to crash and burn as George rolled out of the way again. Crusher's knee was in bad shape, and George threw an arm across his chest to make the cover: one...two...kickout!
Crusher slowly pushed his way upright, only to get taken down by a ROLLING HIP LOCK and subjected to another SPINNING TOE HOLD. Once again, Crusher managed to push George into the corner, and this time he followed the challenger in with a clothesline. Another BOLO PUNCH would have spelled the end for the challenger, but Cherie Dupré reached into the ring and draped George's foot across the bottom rope. James Beard aborted his count, and Crusher got in his face, demanding that the official make a count when he had his man down. Beard tried to explain the rules, but George dove into Crusher's knee from behind with a filthy chop block. Another figure four leg lock was more than Crusher could stand, and while he refused to submit, he passed out from the pain in short order.
WINNER and NEW CWA Holovision Champion: Gorgeous George via referee stoppage (12:19) *****
Post-Match Drama
As George celebrated with his title belt, James Beard crouched down to check on the former champion. George saw this out of the corner of his eye, and a wicked look crossed his face--the same look that he had when he injured Lou Thesz (for the second time) about a month ago. The new champ handed his title belt to Cherie Dupré and stalked towards Crusher. The referee tried to block George's path, only to get grabbed by the shirt and hurled to the mat so George could grab the unconscious Crusher's leg and apply his SPINNING TOE HOLD. Once, twice, three times, four times George spun through the hold, each time cinching his grip on Crusher's leg a little tighter while the bell rang impotently. Finally, a contingent of security guards rushed out and pried George away from his victim, but the damage had already been done and Crusher had to be carried out on a stretcher.
CWA World Tag Team Championship Match: The Road Warriors (ch) (with "Precious" Paul Ellering) vs. The Miracle Violence Connection
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Fans knew going into this match that it was gong to be a hoss fight, and the two teams did not disappoint. Terry Gordy started the match against Road Warrior Animal, and immediately got kicked in the stomach and trapped in a front facelock. Nonplussed, Gordy picked Animal up like he was a sack of potatoes and drove him back wards into the corner, then planted him with a piledriver. Gordy made the first of several tags for the challengers, bringing in "Dr. Death" Steve Williams who manhandled Animal with a belly-to-back suplex, a spinebuster, and a press slam that brought the fans to their feet. Gordy tagged back in for another piledriver and a lariat that hit with such impact it practically flipped Animal over. Still, Animal struggled to his feet and ate a knee lift, but a rake of Gordy's eyes gave him the opportunity to make a defensive tag and bring in his partner.
Hawk lifted Gordy up for a belly-to-back suplex, then inexplicably tagged Animal back into the ring. The duo whipped Gordy into the ropes and took him down with a double clothesline, then Animal whipped Gordy towards the turnbuckles. Referee Morgan Dollar quickly scurried out of the way and into the opposite corner, but a double switch by the two wrestlers saw them spin around 180 degrees and Animal was driven into the corner where the referee was hiding. Animal collided with Morgan Dollar, and both men went down hard. Gordy covered Animal, but with no referee to make the count, the attempt was futile. Gordy leaned down and shook Dollar by the shirt; meanwhile Animal made it up to his knees and hit Gordy with a low blow. Bam Bam crumpled and Animal rolled him up with a schoolboy. The revived official made the count: one...two...kickout!
Hawk tagged back into the match and whipped Gordy into the ropes, but he also fell victim to the "telegraph a back body drop" trap and the Freebird kicked him in the throat. Hawk was driven onto his back, and Gordy turned him over for an STF in the center of the ring. Hawk began crawling, dragging Gordy towards the ropes, but Bam Bam leaned back, cinching the hold in even more tightly. Hawk's eyes dimmed: he was fading...fading...and Animal reached into the ring, grabbed his hand, and pulled both men into the ropes, forcing a break. Gordy went right back to Hawk's throat, jabbing his thumb into the Road Warrior's neck with an ORIENTAL SPIKE (the same move that caused Hawk to black out in their last two-on-two encounter, giving Gordy and Williams the tag team titles). Incredibly, Hawk managed to drag himself (and Gordy) to his feet, only to get taken over with a bridging German suplex for one...kickout!
Gordy tagged in his partner, and Dr. Death whipped Hawk into the ropes, running the opposite way himself. Both men met in the center of the ring with the same idea and a double clothesline took both men down. Hawk was able to make it to his feet first to tag in Animal, who lifted Williams onto his shoulders in an electric chair position. Hawk ascended to the top turnbuckle and hit a flying clothesline. The DOOMSDAY DEVICE put Williams down for one...two...kickout! Animal manhandled Williams for a bit, lifting him up and tossing him around the ring as if Williams was a cruiserweight. He tossed him a little too far with a press slam, however, and Williams was able to reach his corner to tag in Terry Gordy.
Bam Bam threw Animal into the ropes, but the Road Warrior gathered his wits as he bounced back and went for a huge clothesline. Gordy ducked...and Morgan Dollar absorbed the impact, going down for the second time in the match. Animal slapped on a figure four, of all things, but Gordy was able to turn it over and put the pressure on Animal. As Animal pounded the mat with his fists, Gordy released the hold and scooped him up for a POWER BOMB. There was no referee to make the count, of course, so Gordy pulled Animal off the mat and continued his attack.
The Road Warrior got clotheslined over the top rope and too the floor, where Dr. Death was waiting. As Hawk charged at Gordy, only to take a back body drop (finally) for his trouble, Williams pounced on the woozy Animal, hitting him with a BACKDROP DRIVER onto the arena floor! Animal came up bleeding from the back of his head, and Williams rolled him back into the ring for his partner to finish off. POWER BOMB, and Danny Davis came tearing down the aisle, sliding into the ring to make the count: one...two...kickout!
Williams tagged into the match, crouched down into a three-point stance, and nailed Animal with a shoulder tackle...that sent him careening back into his own corner, allowing Hawk to tag into the match. Hawk charged into the ring and immediately got lifted up into a press slam by Williams, who dropped back into his own corner. Once again, Hawk tagged in Animal, who was still winded, but nevertheless entered the match. Dr. Death made a blind tag as Animal charged with a clothesline. Williams ducked, and Animal ran right into a lariat by Gordy. A German suplex put Animal on his back, and a follow up piledriver left him reeling. Williams tagged in, scooped Animal up, and hit him with another BACKDROP DRIVER, this time in the middle of the ring. He went for the cover: one...two...Hawk in with the save! Gordy came in to tussle with Hawk, and both men wound up going through the ropes and to the floor; meanwhile, Dr. Death climbed to the top rope (!) and flew off with a clumsy, but effective, cross body block for one...two...and a save by Hawk, who reached in through the ropes and raked Williams' eyes.
Dr. Death made a quick tag to Gordy, who had just gotten back onto the apron, and the Freebird came in with a lariat that took Animal down hard. The challenger whipped Animal into the corner, but Animal bounced right out with a clothesline that dropped Gordy in his tracks and sent him rolling out of the ring to make sure his head was still attached. As Gordy crawled back in beneath the bottom rope, Animal intercepted him, hoisted him up onto his shoulders, and
carried him to the Road Warriors' corner, where he could tag in Hawk. DOOMSDAY DEVICE for one...two...Williams with the save! Hawk blinded him with an eye rake and tossed him over the top rope, then tagged in his partner. Another DOOMSDAY DEVICE on Gordy, with Williams on the floor outside the ring! One...two...Gordy went for the kickout, but not in time...three!
WINNERS and STILL CWA World Tag Team Champions: The Road Warriors via pinfall (27:36) *****
Oklahoma State Fair Arena Capacity: 10,944
Paid Attendance: SELLOUT
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