Booker Bill's Maple Leaf Wrestling

[bookerbill]

Thanks sniperniles . After the Valiant Brothers thrashed the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express and sent them packing, I was hoping they would carry that momentum into a showdown with the Legion of Doom. It has been a blast rolling out the feud. A singles match between Hawk and Luscious Johnny will be next followed by a showdown between Albano & Ellering…. The loser will be barred from ringside at the Maple Leaf Gardens title match!

[bookerbill]

Thanks for feedback cruefan68 . Sandman and Race tangled win a Falls Count Anywhere battle on television that was an absolute dud. I am hoping the Sandman has a better showing on the biggest stage the territory has to offer.

[bookerbill]

Thanks Pariah for the comments. Allen and Blanchard continue to trade wins back and forth. I look forward to the series of stipulation bouts between the two. I am also thinking about moving Blanchard into the tag team division at some point.

[bookerbill]

On the next Ringside…

Val Venis looks to get his win back from London when he faces Chris Candido in singles action

Mikey Whipwreck is in action

Sheepherders will bring their brand of mayhem to the ring.

The Trillium Title Tournament continues with Tina Moretti stepping in the ring with Mildred Burke

One half of the Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Road Warrior Hawk battles Valiant Brother “Luscious” Johnny Valiant

Bill Apter will bring us the October rankings

Manny Fernandez makes in territory debut when the “Raging Bull” joins Barry Windham, Magnum T.A. and Canadian Heavyweight Champion Sandman to face Harley Race, Tully Blanchard, Masked Superstar and Shane Douglas in an eight man tag team war!

[bookerbill]

Card 030 – Maple Leaf Wrestling – Ringside – Guelph Memorial Gardens, Guelph, Ontario (2021.11.06)

Chris Candido v. Val Venis
Referee: Joey Marella
Candido took control at the bell but Venis was able to avoid a running lariat to get the advantage. Candido was able to survive the MONEY SHOT after what appeared to be a slow count from Marella. Venis was upset at the official but managed to regain his focus going for a submission with a reverse figure four. Candido made the ropes and then kicked out after a tombstone much to the surprise of the fans. Venis was in control however and never let up his attack ending it with a second tombstone piledriver. Winner: Val Venis ** ½

Hillbilly Jim & Al Snow v. Sheepherders (Butch Miller & Luke Williams)
Referee: Morgan Dollar
The referee has strict instructions for both teams before the bell. Snow gets the upper hand on Miller early and Jim keeps things going using a BEAR HUG to nearly end it. Williams is able to get into the action against Snow but cannot get anything going. Snow and Jim dominate the balance of the match. Williams survives one BEAR HUG but Jim uses another one to get the submission. Winners: Hillbilly Jim & Al Snow. **

Gordon Solie speaks with Paul Ellering and Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Road Warriors Hawk and Animal. Animal’s arm is in a sling [3 card injury]. Just as Ellering is getting fired up, the Valiant Brothers and Albano attack. Things get out of hand however and “Handsome” Jimmy Valiant mistakenly clobbers Johnny Valiant with a chair!

“Luscious” Johnny Valiant w/ “Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & Captain Lou Albano v. Road Warrior Hawk w/Road Warrior Animal & Paul Ellering
Referee: Morgan Dollar
The official wastes no time taking control of the chaos and sends both managers and tag team partners to the back! Valiant is still reeling from the chair shot and Hawk is all over him. This was a beat down from start to finish. Valiant did show some toughness however kicking out twice after a FLYING CLOTHESLINE but in the end the unrelenting attack of the Road Warrior was too much and a gorilla press slam was a crowd pleasing finish to the match. ** Winner: Road Warrior Hawk

Bill Apter brings us the rankings for the month of October
Canadian Champion: Sandman (7)
1. Harley Race (Cdn)
2. Chris Candido (9)
3. Barry Windham (2)
4. Shane Douglas (3)
5. Fritz Von Goering (6)
6. Magnum T. A. (-)
7. Val Venis (5)
8. Al Snow (8)
9. Hillbilly Jim (10)
10. William Muldoon (-)

Canadian Open Tag Team Champions: Road Warriors (COTT)
1. Valiant Brothers (1)
2. Barry Windham & Magnum T.A. (-)
3. Power of Pain (3)
4. Hillbilly Jim & Al Snow (-)
5. “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal & Chris Candido (2)

Bruiser Costa v. Mikey Whipwreck
Referee: Joey Marella
This one ended quickly. Costa had control but Whipwreck reverses a whip to the corner leading to the competitors crashing together. Whipwreck was able to recover first with a leg drop and then connected with an impressive Cobra Clutch suplex to his larger opponent for the three count. Winner: Mikey Whipwreck. DUD

Trillium Title Tournament – Round One: Mildred Burke (5) v. Tina Moretti (12)
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Burke ended this one is just four moves scoring a near fall after a forearm uppercut and then connecting with a backbreaker for the win. Winner: Mildred Burke DUD

Mildred Burke stops in with Gordon Solie and is asked about the tournament and her seeding in particular as number 5. Burke is not pleased about not being seeded number one but assures Solie that it will not make a difference and she will be the first Trillium Champion. Suddenly, Burke is attacked from behind by the Fabulous Moolah and it is a pier-six brawl. Burke gets the upper hand and a slam to the floor leaves Moolah in a heap.

Tully Blanchard w/J.J. Dillion, Shane Douglas w/Francine, Harley Race & Masked Superstar v. Magnum T.A., “Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez, Canadian Champion Sandman & Barry Windham
Referee: James Beard
Fernandez was making his debut in the territory and started the action out for his side. He never tagged out as Douglas punished Fernandez early and nearly put him away with a PITTSBURGH PLUNGE. Race tagged in and dished out some more violence before Superstar tagged in and ended it with a SWINING NECKBREAKER for the one sided victory. Winners: Tully Blanchard, Shane Douglas, Harley Race & Masked Superstar. DUD

WRESTLING
SUNDAY November 14th 7:30 PM

CANADIAN TITLE TEXAS DEATH MATCH
Sandman (ch) v. Harley Race

CANADIAN OPEN TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Road Warriors (champions) w/ Paul Ellering v. Valiant Brothers w/Captain Lou Albano

CHAIN MATCH
Tully Blanchard v. Magnum T.A.

Trillium Title Tournament Match

SEE T.V. WRESTLING SAT. CH. 00 AT 1:00 PM
Exhibition of Strength and Science
MAPLE LEAF GARDENS

[TTX]

Wow, rough card in terms of snowflakes. Some fun matches and looking forward to the Chain Match.

[bookerbill]

Thanks TTX . Three DUDs to close out the show is frustrating for sure. But I liked the face the heels cleaned house in the eight man tag team match. As well, Gordon Solie added to the drama when the action in the ring fell short. I am also looking forward to rolling out the chain match. Thanks for the comments!

Card 031 – Maple Leaf Wrestling – Ringside – The Forum, Hamilton, Ontario (2021.11.13)

Trillium Title Tournament Round One – Fabulous Moolah (2) [1 inj] v. Melina (15)
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Moolah appeared to be favouring her back and Melina took advantage including an impressive overhead kick counter. Moolah was able to get control during an exchange on the floor and downed Melina with a BODY PRESS for a near fall. Moolah never let up from that point and a second BODY PRESS ended it. Winner: Fabulous Moolah * ½

Fabulous Moolah is interviewed by Gordon Solie and has no interest in going over her actions last week that ended up with her injury but she promises the fans that Mildred Burke has not seen the last of Moolah and she had better to continue to watch her back because her time is going to come.

Shane Douglas w/ Francine v. George Tragos
Referee: Morgan Dollar
There was some solid back and forth action between these two from bell to bell. Douglas gained the advantage and the fans were all over him until Tragos battled back including a series of double leg pick up to slams. Douglas was getting the worse of it for a long stretch when he was able to avoid a charge to the corner sending Tragos crashing into the buckles chest first. Douglas rolled him up for a two and half count and then nailed Tragos with the PITTSBURGH PLUNGE for the three-count. Winner: Shane Douglas ** ½

Captain Lou Albano w/Valiant Brothers v. Paul Ellering w/Road Warriors
Referee: James Beard
The loser of this one is barred from ringside for tomorrow night’s Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match between Road Warriors & Valiant Brothers. Ellering is able to get the early advantage and spends most of the match on offense but cannot get Albano set up for his finisher. Albano is able to avoid a running lariat late in the match and gets his first offensive flurry which leads to a Scorpion Death Lock. Ellering submits and the Champions will be without their manager tomorrow night at Maple Leaf Gardens. Winner: Captain Lou Albano *

Captain Lou Albano and the Valiant Brothers stop in with Gordon Solie to gloat and tells the fans they will be the next Canadian Open Tag Team Champions.

“Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez v. Rock Riddle
Referee: Joey Marella
Fernandez took control of the action and soon downed Riddle with a FLYIG BURITTO but Riddle was able to kick out at the last second and suddenly we had a match. Riddle was able to smash Fernandez with a chair during a brawl on the floor earning solid heat. Back in the ring, Riddle nearly picked up the submission with a BOSTON CRAB. Fernandez was spurred on by the fans and regained control of the match running Riddle into the ring post. Fernandez dominated after that point and finished it with a sleeper. Winner: Manny Fernandez ** ½

Gordon Solie interviews a fired up “Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez after his match. Fernandez calls out Masked Superstar claiming that they have some unfinished business from last week challenging Superstar to meet in in the ring at Maple Leaf Gardens tomorrow night. Superstar accepts and tells Fernandez that the result will be exactly the same as last week with Superstar walking away the winner once again.

Sheepherders (Butch Miller & Luke Williams) v. Powers of Pain (The Barbarian & Warlord) w/ Mr. Fuji.
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Dollar causes some chaos before the bell sending Mr. Fuji to the back! The Powers of Pain appear off from the outset after the ejection of their manager however both sides are able to make key defensive tags to keep the momentum going back and forth. A Power Plex double team by the Powers of Pain against Williams does some damages but the action continued to go back and forth. Late, Warlord gets the upper hand after shoulder tackling Williams and then is joined by Barbarian for a POWER HEAD BUTT. The pin saves is blocked and Dollar makes the three count. Winners: Powers of Pain **.

Jim Londos v. Frtiz Von Goering
Referee: Morgan Dollar, Vintage Charts
Londos and Von Goering struggles for every hold early on as both men attempted to break through and get something going. Von Goering attempted to use his power and size to get the upper hand but Londos had all the necessary counters and he began to slowly take control of the action. The match become drawn out with Londos controlling and wearing down Von Goering. A BOSTON CRAB was not enough to get the win as Von Goering was able to make the ropes. However, Von Goering was on the defensive for the majority of the remaining action and it was a fireman’s carry slam that downed Von Goering for the three count. Von Goering pin total was 13 before it was over! Winner: Jim Londos ***

WRESTLING
SUNDAY November 14th 7:30 PM

CANADIAN HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE TEXAS DEATH MATCH
Sandman (ch) v. Harley Race

CANADIAN OPEN TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH - PAUL ELLERING BARRED FROM RINGSIDE
Road Warriors (champions) v. Valiant Brothers w/Captain Lou Albano

CHAIN MATCH
Tully Blanchard v. Magnum T.A.

Plus, Powers of Pain, Trillium Title Tournament Match, Raging Bull, Masked Superstar, etc.

SEE T.V. WRESTLING SAT. CH. 00 AT 1:00 PM
Exhibition of Strength and Science
MAPLE LEAF GARDENS

[cruefan68]

Two fun editions of Ringside. That Londos vs. Von Goering match was intense. Great rivalries going with the Road Warriors vs. Valiant Brothers (I love the physical involvement of both managers as well) and Mildred Burke vs. Fabulous Moolah.

[bookerbill]

Card 32 – Maple Leaf Wrestling –Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, Ontario (2021.11.15)

Jim Londos v. “Mr. Electricity” Steve Regal
Referee: Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
This was short opener with Regal getting the upper hand but a charge to the corner saw no one home and Regal hit the buckles chest first. Londos was ready with a quick roll up for a near fall and then dominated the remainder of the action and getting the three count after a crotch lift & slam. Winner: Jim Londos DUD

Sheepherders (Butch Miller & Luke Williams) v. Marcus Alexander Bagwell & 2 Cold Scorpio
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
The Sheepherders were able to get Scorpio in the ring for a stretch and punished him with brawling and double teams. Twice then connected with a DOUBLE GUTBUSTER but a pair of timely saves from Bagwell kept the action going. Bagwell was finally able to get the hot tag and from that point, the fan favourites made an impressive comeback with Scorpio just entering for short bursts and to assist with double teaming. The finish came after a catapult splash to Miller for the three count. Winners: Marcus Alexander Bagwell and 2 Cold Scorpio. ** ½

George Tragos v. William Muldoon
Referee: Joey Marella Dr. Mike Lano at ringside; Vintage Charts
Muldoon took the immediate control of this one and used a hammerlock and ½ nelson to wear down Tragos and force the rope break but Muldoon kept the pressure on and picked up the three count with a BODY LIFT & THROW. Winner: William Muldoon DUD

Hillbilly Jim & Al Snow w/Head v. Powers of Pain (The Barbarian & Warlord) w/Mr. Fuji
Referee: Joey Marella; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
The Barbarian looked very impressive overpowering Jim. Warlord kept the pressure on and the Powers of Pain used a Power Plex for a near fall. Jim got the best of a brawl on the floor with Dr. Mike Lano capturing the action up close. Snow tagged in and used his agility to keep Barbarian guessing and leading to arm trap and head butts. Barbarian was reeling and Snow finished him with a SNOW PLOW. Winners: Hillbilly Jim & Al Snow *

Trillium Title Tournament Round One – Candi Divine (7) v. Toni Rose (10)
Referee: Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Rose was in the zone early on and really took the fight to Divine in and out of the ring. Rose was not able to get Divine in a position for the win. The battle went to the floor and Divine was able to shove Lano into Rose. Back in the ring, a SUNSET FLIP gave Divine a two and half count. CROSS BODY BLOCK gave her the win. Winner: Candi Divine * ½

Shane Douglas w/Francine v. Barry Windham
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Despite strict instructions from Dollar before the bell the action quickly spills to the floor. Douglas grabbed a chair but Windham took it away and cracked Douglas with the weapon while Francine was distracting Dollar! Back in the ring, Windham crushed Douglas with a LARIAT and picked up the victory in less than ten moves. Winner: Barry Windham *

“Raging Bull” Manny Fernandez v. Masked Superstar
Referee: Joey Marella; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Superstar was relentless in his attack and Fernandez ate the ring post in the opening minutes and bled profusely. Fernandez was able to survive a COBRA HOLD and then a SWINGING NECKBREAKER. The battle raged in and out of the ring until Fernandez was finally able to come back. Fernandez went to the top and leapt. Superstar managed to roll through and a handful of trunks sealed the deal. Winner: Masked Superstar. ** ½

Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match – Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) v. Valiant Brothers (“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & “Luscious” Johnny Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
The Valiant Brothers attack before Gary Michael Cappetta is finished his introductions. They cannot maintain the advantage and Animal powers his way into control despite his injury. Even a pummel in the corner could not give the challengers any sustained momentum. Outside, Hawk smashes Johnny Valiant with the ring steps. Back in the ring, the Warriors crush Jimmy Valiant with a DOOMSDAY DEVICE. Johnny Valiant jumped into the ring for the save and Morgan Dollar quickly calls for the disqualification. Johnny Valiant is able to drag his partner to safety and Albano leads his charges from ringside to great heat. Winners by disqualification Road Warriors **

Chain Match - Magnum T.A. v. Tully Blanchard w/J.J. Dillon
Referee: Joey Marella; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Allen and Blanchard are hooked up at the wrist and this was a bloody war from start to finish. Allen draws first blood making use of the chain to batter Blanchard at ringside including choking him out against the ring steps. Allen cannot get the win however before Blanchard uses the chain to send Allen crashing to the mat from the top of the corner. Blanchard runs Allen into the ring post and both men are busted open. Blanchard uses the chain to whip Allen and then grinds the weapon across Allen’s already bloody face. Allen fires back, tying Blanchard against the buckles and unleashing the fury of the chain. Blood pours from Blanchard when Allen traps him in an abdominal stretch but Blanchard hangs on. Allen looks to have the match won with a BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX but Dillion distracts Morella. Blanchard is able to blast Allen with a foreign object to regain control but perhaps his blood loss is too much to overcome as Allen draws on the cheers of the fans and battles back getting the three count with a BELLY TO BELLY SUPLEX. Winner: Magnum T.A. ****

Canadian Heavyweight Title Texas Death Match – Sandman (ch) v. Harley Race
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Race controls early but Sandman kicks out after a VERTICAL SUPLEX. Sandman and Race take their battle out to the ramp and to the floor. Sandman grabs a turnbuckle wrench but Race takes it away and blasts the Champion with hit. Sandman is wearing the crimson mask. Sandman seemed spurred on by the sight of his own blood and battled back. SINGAPORE CANE lands for a two count. Later, a WHITE RUSSIAN LEGSWEEP nearly ends it. Both men trade whips into the guardrails as the actions goes back and forth from ringside to the ring. Sandman attempts another SINGAPORE CANE but Race counters with a low blow. The fans are out of their seats as Race plants Sandman with a PILEDRIVER and reclaims the title. Winner and new Canadian Heavyweight Champion Harley Race. ** ½

[TTX]

Well no surprise Race regained the gold. Though Roadies vs Valiants has been fun, I think some new blood in the tag ranks might be nice.