Radically Cool Wrestling - RCW (An 80's Mania fed)

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6/9/81 Oklahoma, OK - card #71



We see video of former RCW World Champion Dude Brohan arriving earlier in the day.



Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Oklahoma and The Show. We have a new wrestler making his RCW debut. The Mulkeys are in action looking for their first win and our main event is a grudge match between He-Beast the Barbarian and Tennis Pro. Let's go to the ring and get the action started.



Jesse Wild is in the ring when the ring announcer introduces his opponent, "being led to the ring by James Mitchell, from The Temple of the Sun, Prince Kharis". Suddenly Jesse's eyes get as big as saucers and he turns to the ref asking him what the heck is going on. The camera switches to a view of the stage and we see James Mitchell plus his wrestler standing behind him who can best be described as a mummy from a horror movie.


Prince Kharis w/James Mitchell vs Jesse Wild

The match went back and forth for a few minutes. Then Jesse got on a nice roll but did not do enough damage to try a cover. Prince Kharis started to battle back. He made a couple pin attempts before hitting a Magical Mummy Forearm and getting the pin.

Winner: Prince Kharis via pinfall. (***)



We see Lazer walking in back. He comes up to the locker room for Dude Brohan, knocks and goes in.



--- commercials including for The Show coming to St. Louis MO, Chattanooga TN and Atlanta GA all leading up to Summer Blast at the Beach at Daytona Beach FL ---



American Heroes vs The Mulkeys

Danger Zone starts for his team and Bill for his. Before anything gets started Bill goes over and tags his brother Randy in. Randy takes a couple steps and makes a turn around and tags Bill back in. Bill slowly gets in, takes a couple steps then moonwalks back to his corner and tags Randy in. Danger Zone is getting frustrated and asks the ref what is happening. Randy gets in then goes to the ropes and exits the ring, walks to the other side of his team's corner, gets back in and tags Bill.

Danger Zone has had enough and he rushes Bill who sidesteps him and pushes Danger Zone hard into the corner. Bill goes over to American Heroes corner and points at Warhawk which brings him in to the ring. As the ref works to get Warhawk back into his corner Randy chokes Danger Zone with the ring rope. Randy lets go and Danger Zone stumbles out of his corner and Bill clothesline him. Bill tags Randy and they perform a double back drop. Randy covers Danger Zone and the ref counts three. What a major upset!

Winner: The Mulkeys by pinfall. (*)


The Mulkeys jump up and down in the ring as the fans are a mix of cheering and booing. Warhawk checks on Danger Zone as they try and figure out what just happened.



Inside Dude Brohan's locker room where he is talking to Lazer.

Lazer: I get it. You want the title again. You want the title shot at Summer Blast but so do I. I mean, it was at last year's Summer Blast that I beat him for the World Championship.

Dude Brohan: Yo bro, I understand. EVERYONE wants a shot at being the World Champion. But bro, when you beat Jet Set you gave him a rematch. When he beat me bro, he did not give me a rematch. Let me challenge him at the PPV. If he beats me then you can have your shot. When I beat him, I will give you a title shot. What do ya say bro?

Some thinking from a silent Lazer then he nods his head.

Lazer: Ok. ok. You can have this shot. But I got next.

Dude Brohan: That is cool bro.

He does a bro handshake with Lazer then starts doing his surfer poses.



--- commercials including for the newest kids' meals at Burger Chef ---



Dude Brohan is inside GM Mr. Codger's office. The GM signs papers and tells Dude Brohan it is official. He will face Jet Set Strutter at Summer Blast at the Beach with the RCW World Championship on the line. Dude Brohan is pumped.



He-Beast the Barbarian vs Tennis Pro w/Ball Boy

When He-Beast enters the ring Tennis Pro starts to walk over to him with his tennis racquet high over his head as if to hit He-Beast. So, He-Beast starts swinging his chain over his head. That makes Tennis Pro retreat to the corner. He places his racquet in the corner and yells at the ref about the chain. The ref makes He-Beast put the chain down then he calls for the bell.

Tennis Pro starts to get on a roll then tries to lift He-Beast for a body slam which was a mistake. He-Beast then got going. Tennis Pro found a way to counter and he was breaking He-Beast down. Again, he tried a body slam and failed. A bit later he regained control and made a pin attempt. He then tried his finisher a pair of times. He got mad each time He-Beast kicked out and yelled at the ref. The second time he was so focused on the ref he did not notice He-Beast recover. He-Beast quickly rolled over Tennis Pro and then hit a Power Press and pinned him.

Winner: He-Beast the Barbarian via pinfall. (***)



The Thinker is talking to a doctor about someone who The Thinker says may be losing his mind and the doctor says from what The Thinker has told him he has to agree but he will need to talk to the gentleman himself to know for sure. The Thinker smiles and says he can arrange that.

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6/16/81 St. Louis, MO - Card #72



Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to St. Louis and The Show. We have a grudge match between former tag partners in Hammerhead and Space Monkey. Also, Six Million Pound Man and Road Demolition will be in action. Let's get to the action.



Hammerhead vs Space Monkey

Space Monkey comes out waving the flag of the USSR to the displeasure of the fans. Hammerhead starts fast using his power to neutralize the speed of Space Monkey. After a bit Space Monkey is able to get some offense going. The match goes to the floor where the two brawl and Space Monkey wins the exchange. He tosses Hammerhead out to the floor again and this time he hits a suicide dive. From that moment it was all Space Monkey. He used a second suicide dive later to set Hammerhead up for Moon Landing.

Winner: Space Monkey via pinfall. (**)


The winner grabs the USSR flag and tries to hand it to Hammerhead. Space Monkey wants him to take it and wave it around. Hammerhead looks at it and thinks about it. The fans are yelling "no" as they do not want him to do it. He looks around at the crowd then shakes his head at Space Monkey before leaving the ring. The fans cheer for him and he smiles at them.



--- commercials ---



Mean Jeans: There is something big on the horizon right after our next PPV, Summer Bash at the Beach. If you want to know what it is all you have to do is call the RCW Hotline. That number is 1-999-THE-SHOW. Kids remember to get your parents' permission before calling.



Six Million Pound Man w/Lord Vincent Hendrix vs Bug Buster

Lord Vincent offers Bug Buster a handful of Pounds before the match to lay down for Six Million Pound Man but Bug Buster waves him off. Maybe he should have taken it. He was all over Six Million in the first few minutes. He applied Extermination a pair of times but could not get the win. Bug Buster was near the ropes and Lord Vincent swiped at his feet, distracting him. Six Million went on the attack and before long applied the American Dream to Bug Buster. The ref lifted Bug Buster's arm three times and it fell three times.

Winner: Six Million Pound Man by submission/sleeper. (**)



--- commercials ---



In the interview area we see Lazer.

Lazer: I am looking for an opponent for our next PPV, Summer Bash at the Beach. I see that our USA Champion Skullgore does not have a challenger for his title yet. So, I am tossing my hat in the ring so to say. I want to challenge Skullgore for the USA title. How about it Skullgore?



Road Demolition vs Pumpkin Patch Kids w/Princess Starbright

Before the match Princess Starbright is in the ring and a rainbow appears over the ring. Road Demolition is not sure what to make of it. That seemed to throw them off their game as the Pumpkin Patch Kids controlled most of the action. Every time Road Demolition started to get something going the Kids countered it. Hallowicked hit a Yakuza Kick on Hawsh and pinned him.

Winner: Pumpkin Patch Kids via pinfall. (***)


An upset win for the Kids. Were Road Demolition looking past them toward their title shot?



The door to GM Mr. Codger's office opens and out walks the doctor we saw last week. He looks concerned and shakes his head before walking off. Then we see The Thinker come out, closing the door behind him. He then gets a big smile and silently clap his hands.

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6/23/81 Chattanooga, TN - card #73



Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Chattanooga TN and The Show. Shop of Horrors and Lazer will be in action among others as we are just under two weeks from our next PPV.

KC: That is all good but what about the big news. That our GM, Mr. Codger, has been removed from office. We are like a ship without a rudder.

Gorilla Typhoon: Oh, give me a break KC. It is not that bad. It is true, Mr. Codger had been released from his position due to medical reasons. However, the RCW Board of Directors said they will quickly find someone to fill the GM role. They said they should have one by the first The Show after Summer Blast At The Beach PPV at the latest.

KC: Yea and pigs can fly. I will believe they will fill that role as soon as I get the call from them. You know Gorilla, I am the best man for the job.

Gorilla Typhoon: Ha, don't make me laugh KC.



Prince Kharis w/James Mitchell vs Rad Racer

This was an intense match as neither man would give an inch to the other. The power of Prince Kharis was the difference in this one to say nothing about his manager. Prince Kharis used his finisher, Magical Mummy Forearm, back-to-back but Rad Racer kicked out both times. James Mitchell said something to Prince Kharis and Prince seemed upset and got in the referee's face. With the ref distracted James Mitchell got behind Rad Racer and cracked him on the back of the head with his walking stick. Then Prince Kharis went in for the kill and hit a third Magical Mummy Forearm which got him the pin.

Winner: Prince Kharis via pinfall (***)



--- commercials including The Show coming to Atlanta next week right before the PPV Summer Blast At The Beach in Daytona Beach ---



A promo from Skullgore. He says Lazer is a fool to challenge him. Skullgore will take Lazer into the darkness. Lazer should not worry about winning the USA Championship and should instead worry about trying to not lose his soul.



Shop Of Horrors w/Gothica vs The Mulkeys

Randy started for his team and he looked scared of Keith Blood. He even made a cross out of his fingers. That tentative approach cost him as Keith Blood rushed him and dominated him for several minutes. Keith then tagged Slashmaster in. Randy kicked out of one pin attempt but when Slashmaster hit Slaughterhouse the match was over.

Winner: Shop Of Horrors by pinfall (*)


Gothica handed Keith Blood a mic.

Keith Blood: This. This is the team that beat American Heroes. (laughs) I guess me and the big man (slaps Slashmaster's chest) did such a number on those so-called Heroes that they are a shell of their former selves. I almost feel sorry. (long pause) Almost. (laughs again)



--- commercials including for a 4th of July sale at Sears ---



An announcement for a new match added to the PPV. It will be He-Beast the Barbarian vs Tennis Pro in a Falls Count Anywhere match. A match between two men that have no love lost for each other.



Lazer vs Pelvis Pressley

The first few minutes of the match saw Pelvis all over Lazer. It was an impressive showing by the rock-n-roller. He made one pin attempt. Then he hit Heartbreak Hotel for another two count. Then something strange happened. Mad Arab ran down for some reason and tried to get in the ring. As the ref tried to keep him out Pelvis grabbed his guitar and smashed it over Lazer's head. It seemed like that was the end for Lazer. Pelvis went for the cover but the ref was still distracted. Pelvis yelled at Mad Arab who seemed confused but hoped back to the floor. Pelvis grabbed the ref by his collar and took him over to Lazer then made the cover. It seemed all that time was enough for Lazer to recover just enough as he kicked out before three. Pelvis could not believe it and started throwing a fit. Not long after Lazer started to get some offense going. He worked on Pelvis for a couple minutes then put him in the Lazerlock. Pelvis struggled but soon he tapped.

Winner: Lazer via submission (***)



A promo for Summer Blast At The Beach with the matches currently signed

- Jet Set Strutter vs Dude Brohan for the RCW World Championship
- Pierre the Enormous & Star Boy vs Road Demolition for the RCW World Tag Team Championship
- Skullgore vs Lazer for the USA Heavyweight Championship
- He-Beast the Barbarian vs Tennis Pro in a Falls Count Anywhere match

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6/30/81 Atlanta, GA - card #74



We see a "The Show brought to you by Coca-Cola" banner at the start of the show.


Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Atlanta and The Show. KC and I would like to thank Coca-Cola for providing us with Caffeine Free Coca-Cola. All the Coke taste you have come to love but now without the caffeine. We have a fun show tonight. Mighty Leo and Dark Invader resume their feud and Shop of Horrors will face one of their nemeses in American Heroes.

KC: Sounds great plus we have some big news about the next The Show after the Summer Blast at the Beach PPV. For now, let's go to the ring Gorilla for some hot wrestling action.



Chet Skye vs Randy Mulkey w/Bill Mulkey

Randy was in trouble during the opening moments. Chet was all over him. After Chet hit a flying elbow off the top rope, he went back to the high rent district but Bill snuck up behind him and pushed him off. Chet crashed onto the mat and Randy was finally able to get some offense going. Sadly, for him, it did not last long. Chet went back to dominating soon and finished Randy off with a Superkick.

Winner: Chet Skye via pinfall (**)



--- commercials including for the PPV this Sunday, Summer Blast At The Beach, plus the next The Show in Miami FL ---



Mean Jeans: If you have been watching lately, which I hope you have, we have been talking about something coming on The Show after the PPV. Well, it is time to announce what it is. RCW has a new championship for our wrestlers to fight for. It is the all-new RCW Television Championship. Starting on The Show in Miami we will have a tournament to crown the first TV Champion. There will be eight men competing to have that honor and four of them will be in matches next week.



Mighty Leo vs Dark Invader

Two men who have battled before. Once again Might Leo set the pace and controlled most of the action. Before long he hit his finisher Thunderstrike and got the three count.

Winner: Mighty Leo by pinfall (*)



--- commercials including for the MLB All-Star game coming up ---



A promo showing that Arizona Chance has been on an archeologist dig in Canada thus he has been away from The Show. But he is just about done and will be returning to RCW before too long.



Shop of Horrors w/Gothica vs American Heroes

As the match started Keith Blood and Danger Zone were in the ring as Slashmaster and Warhawk stood on the apron staring holes into each other. The match ended up one-sided as Shop of Horrors kept Danger Zone isolated. First Keith Blood wore him down and then he tagged Slashmaster to finish the job. He made a few pin attempts but Zone kept kicking out. Slashmaster looked over at Gothica for instruction what to do to finish Zone off. Gothica smiled and made a chopping gesture. Slautherhouse went for the finally kill with Slaughterhouse. Warhawk tried to break the count but Keith Blood cut him off. The ref made the count.

Winner: Shop of Horrors via pinfall (*)



Before the show ends there is a last look at the lineup for the Summer Blast At The Beach PPV this Sunday

- Jet Set Strutter vs Dude Brohan for the RCW World Championship
- Pierre the Enormous & Star Boy vs Road Demolition for the RCW World Tag Team Championship
- Skullgore vs Lazer for the USA Championship
- Tennis Pro vs He-Beast the Barbarian for the Falls Count Anywhere match
- Shop of Horrors vs Pumpkin Patch Kids
- Hammerhead vs Space Monkey in a Flag match
- plus, a special edition of the Beauty Salon

[TTX]

American Heroes should retire after that loss.

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Sept 12, 2022 18:36:18 GMT -5 TTX said:

American Heroes should retire after that loss.

Maybe I should call Randy the 1-2-3 Kid.

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Summer Blast At The Beach 7/5/81 - Daytona Beach, FL



We see the ring set up on the beach, fans packed around it. Many of the fans are wearing patriotic colors and waving flags. Girls in bikinis are standing in the ring shooting water pistols at the ring side fans.


Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Daytona Beach and the Summer Blast At The Beach PPV.

KC: And a late Happy 4th to everyone out there. They put on a great firework display last night for the 4th and I loved it.

Gorilla Typhoon: So true KC. Now the fireworks will be in the ring as we have a great card set up. Let's get to the hot RCW action.



Pierre the Enormous & Star Boy vs Road Demolition for the RCW World Tag Team Championship

The crowd cheered when "War Pig" started and Road Demolition came out. They cheered again when the champs came out. Star Boy and Hawsh started for their teams and Star Boy relied on his speed and agility to keep the larger opponent off guard. After a couple finishers only got a pair of two counts Star Boy tagged out to the largest man in the match. Pierre quickly applied Doublechug Bear Hug. Aximal came in to try and break the hold but Star Boy cut him off. Hawsh got out on his own thanks to a thumb to the eye. A bit later Hawsh was able to tag out. Aximal got in some offense and even hit a bodyslam on Pierre. The big man realized he needed a breather so he tagged out. Star Boy could not get anything going and Aximal tagged his partner and they hit a spike piledriver. Hawsh went over and dropkicked Pierre in the legs knocking him off the apron. Then he tagged Aximal and lifted Star Boy on his shoulders and they hit Destruction Device. Aximal made the cover and we have new champs.

Winner: Road Demolition via pinfall to win the titles (***)



Gorilla Typhoon: Wow, what a way to kick off our PPV.

KC: You said it Typhoon. I see a long title reign in the Road Demolition's future.

Gorilla Typhoon: Our next match, speaking of future, is a Flag match between Hammerhead and Space Monkey. The winner of the match gets to have their flag raised afterwards and the loser has to stand there for it and watch.



Hammerhead vs Space Monkey in a Flag match

The camera shows a folded American and USSR flag on the time keepers table. The fans chanted U S A before the opening bell. The match started and Hammerhead went at Space Monkey with fury. He used his power to beat his former tag partner down. He hit each of his finishers but did not get the pin. A second Soviet Sledge allowed Hammerhead to pick up the W.

Winner: Hammerhead via pinfall (*)


The ring crew raised the American flag as the Star-Spangled Banner played. Some fans covered their hearts while other chanted U S A. Space Monkey stood in the ring looking uncomfortable and unhappy as Hammerhead quietly watched the flag raised. After it was up Hammerhead joined the crowd in a U S A chant.



We see Road Demolition walking in the building used as the RCW locker room when The Mulkeys walk up.

Randy Mulkey: We want those belts. Give us a title shot.

Road Demolition look at the brothers then each other and break out in laughter.

Aximal: Fine. We will see you on The Show this Tuesday.

The new champs walk off shaking their heads as The Mulkeys go to high five each other, miss then try a second time and connect.



Shop of Horrors w/Gothica vs Pumpkin Patch Kids w/Princess Starbright

Shop of Horrors were in a foul mood it seemed and they took it out on the PPK. First Keith Blood gained control of Frightmare and got him in the Shop of Horrors corner. He tagged the big man, Slashmaster, and let him have his fun. He hit Slaughterhouse a couple times but Frightmare kept kicking out. Some more power moves than he tagged Keith back in. Hallowicked looked over to Princess Starbright for some guidance or help but she was playing peek-a-boo with a toddler that was ringside. Keith Blood used Vampire Bite and rolled Frightmare up for the pin.

Winner: Shop of Horrors via pinfall (*)


Frightmare was on the mat for quite a bit of time and Hallowicked helped him up. Princess Starbright rolled into the ring and apologized for letting them down. Frightmare seemed very weak as Hallowicked and Prince Starbright helped him to the back.



A look of the rest of the PPV that includes two title matches. Jet Set Strutter defends the World title against Dude Brohan and Skullgore defends the USA title against Lazer.



A smaller than normal Beauty Salon set is on a small stage not to far from the ring. T.A. Templeton and Jobber Joe are on the set.

Jobber Joe: Welcome to the Beauty Salon. This is the place where dreams come true. We have a very special guest tonight. It is the new GM of RCW. Give a warm welcome to Mr. Greenhorn.

A young, nervous looking man comes walking out. He waves to the fans and stops to shake hands with some. He then walks onto the Beauty Salon stage.

Mr. Greenhorn: Gee, thanks for the great welcome.

Jobber Joe: You are the new GM of the best wrestling promotion in the whole world. What plans do you have for us going forward?

Mr. Greenhorn: Oh gosh. I have not put a lot of thought into it yet. It has been such a whirlwind of activity since I was offered this job. I am hoping to keep delivering fun shows to the fans.

Jobber Joe: I will give you a bit of help here. Me and T are the hottest thing going on The Show. The fans just adore us.

T.A. Templeton: I pretty, fool.

The new GM looks overwhelmed with what both men are telling him.

Mr. Greenhorn: Oh my. Well then, I need to make sure I get you as much screen time as possible.

T.A. Templeton: Good idea because I pretty, fool.

Jobber Joe: Well, that is all the time we have today. It has been fun meeting you Mr. Greenhorn and we look forward to being on The Show. A lot.



Skullgore w/The Gargoyle vs Lazer for the USA Championship

The champ was rolling early on. It looked like he would defend his title but he could not put Lazer away. Then the painted one started getting his offense going. He put Skullgore in Lazerlock. The Gargoyle tried to distract the ref but could not get his attention. Skullgore ended up tapping out.

Winner: Lazer by submission to win the title (**)


The new USA champ was celebrating in the ring while the fans cheered. Then James Mitchell came out with his wrestler, Prince Kharis. They got in the ring and Prince stood toe to toe with Lazer.

James Mitchell: Congratulations on winning the title champ. That is a nice-looking belt. In fact, Prince Kharis has an eye for it. He is used to having shiny gold trinkets. He wants that belt.

Lazer: Well, he will have to get in line. There are a lot of worthy challengers out there that also will want their shot.

James Mitchell: Fine. I see.

He whistles and Prince shoves his hand into Lazer's face shoving him backwards. Lazer is slightly turned away from him and then turns back to face Prince Kharis. When he does James Mitchell tosses a fireball into Lazer's face. The new champ screams in pain as his hands go to his face. James Mitchell laughs as he looks at his handiwork before leading his man to the back. Medical staff come down to check on Lazer.



Mean Jeans is in back talking about the horrible act that just happened to poor Lazer. Then a short, chubby man in a white suit and cowboy hat walks up.

Mean Jeans: Hey, I have not seen you in a while.

Big Banker, Jr: Well, hello there. My name is Big Banker, Jr. I used to manage some hick wrestler but I have traded up. As a big banker I have a ton of money and I make decisions that affect little people. People like you. I will be making waves here in RCW very soon. Just you wait and see.

He walks off leaving Mean Jeans deep in thought.



He-Beast the Barbarian vs Tennis Pro in a Falls Count Anywhere match

With no love lost between these two they wasted no time ripping into each other. He-Beast had the power but Tennis Pro used his quickness and sneakiness to gain control. Then he tossed He-Beast out to the floor. Tennis Pro went out after him and grabbed a handful of beach sand and tossed it into He-Beast's face. Then Tennis Pro tossed his hated foe into the barricade a couple times and then started fighting him into the crowd and across the beach. He-Beast started fighting back and he hit a DDT. A cover but Tennis Pro kicked out. He-Beast lifted Tennis Pro and slammed him on a large box of TV equipment that was standing by a production area.

Tennis Pro desperately looked for anything to use as a weapon and grabbed one of the water pistoles the ladies had used earlier and squirted He-Beast right in the eyes. Then he whipped the large man into a stack of equipment boxes sending him and the boxes crashing to the ground. Tennis Pro made a cover but He-Beast kicked out with authority at one. They fight more on the beach and Tennis Pro reaches under a table and yanks something that was taped to the bottom of it and comes out with a tennis racquet.

He shows it off to the fans and then swings it, smashing it on He-Beast's back. Tennis Pro tosses the broken racquet off to the side. He is looking for another weapon when he freezes up. The camera turns to see what he is looking at. It is Valley Girl and she is holding a tennis racquet bag. She smiles at him and slowly unzips the bag. He has a big smile on his face that suddenly fades. That is because instead of pulling out a tennis racquet she pulls out a big chain. She throws it to He-Beast who catches it. He wraps it around his fist and slugs Tennis Pro right in the face. He covers Tennis Pro and the referee makes the three count.

Winner: He-Beast the Barbarian by pinfall (**)


Valley Girl comes over and hugs He-Beast. Both of them are smiling. Before they leave to the back Valley Girl turns her back to Tennis Pro where he lays on the beach and she kicks sand behind her and onto his laid-out body.



A promo for the next PPV, The Stand. Who will make the Stand against evil?



Jet Set Strutter w/The Thinker vs Dude Brohan for the RCW World Championship

We have seen two titles change hands tonight. Will we see all three change hands? Dude came in full of energy and was all over the champ from the opening bell. Fans were behind him fully. Jet Set fell to his knees and begged off. Then he hit a low blow on Dude Brohan. He starts working over the large man but it does not last long. Dude tosses Jet Set into the ropes and uses his shoulder to knock him onto the mat. Dude keeps using his power advantage. After a second elbow drop, he goes for the cover. It looks like Jet Set gets hit foot on the bottom rope right before the three count but the referee does not see it. The referee counts three and calls for the bell.

Winner: Dude Brohan via pinfall to win the title (**)


The Thinker is going crazy on the floor trying to get the referee to restart the match to no avail. Dude Brohan points to The Thinker for the fans and then twirls his finger around his ear in the universal sign of nuts. The fans start a Stinker chant as Dude Brohan makes his surfing poses in the ring.

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7/7/81 Miami, FL - card #75



The Show begins with still pictures from the PPV. Then we are live.


Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Miami and The Show. This is our post PPV episode and we have a doozy for you. Tonight, we start the TV Title tournament with a couple matches.

KC: That is not all Gorilla. We will also see the destruction of The Mulkeys as those fools take on new RCW World Tag Team Champions, Road Demolition. The brothers must have a death wish.

Gorilla Typhoon: Oh, give me a break. Let's go to the ring for the first match in the TV Title tournament.



Chet Skye vs Jesse Wild in a TV Title tournament quarterfinal match

The two former tag team partners eyed each other before the match began. The crowd was torn on who they wanted to win. The two men went at it like two men who knew each other really good. Move and counter. Move and reversal. Finally, Jesse got rolling. He had Chet in trouble but Chet refused to go down easy. After a few pin attempts Jesse hit a Torpedo Dropkick and got the pin. A bit of an upset as Jesse moves on in the tournament.

Winner: Jesse Wild via pinfall to advance (**)


--- commercials including for The Show coming to Panama City FL and Tuscaloosa AL ---



Standing on the stage is Mean Jeans. Then out comes Big Banker Jr. to join him.

Mean Jeans: Welcome Big Banker Jr. You said you had someone to introduce us too tonight. So, who is it?

A gesture from Big Banker Jr. to the entrance and out walk two men in expensive looking business suits and sporting clean cut looks with short haircuts.

Mean Jeans: Wait, I know these gentlemen. They are Will and Fred. The tag team of Stallions Gone Wild.

Will: Once in the past that was true. But those are not our full names. You see, I am Will Savings and my good friend is Fred Loan. We are the tag team of Savings and Loan. Our manager Big Banker Jr. is going to help us do what we could not do in the past. That is win the RCW World Tag Team Championship. Is that not correct Big Banker Jr.?

Big Banker Jr.: You said it my good boy. We are going straight to the top. We are just too big to fail.



Ace Arcadium vs Pelvis Pressly in a TV Title tournament quarterfinal match

Gorilla points out that it is interesting that we just saw Big Banker Jr. and now we are seeing the man he used to manage, Pelvis Pressly. It looked like Pelvis could have used his former manager's guidance in this one as Ace dominated him. Before long a Game Over did just that.

Winner: Ace Arcadium by pinfall to advance (*)



Pierre the Enormous and Star Boy are in the locker room, sitting quietly and deep in thought when a rambunctious Dude Brohan walks in. He is still celebrating his win over Jet Set Strutter at the PPV.

Dude Brohan: Yo mi amigos. Que pasa? Why the long faces. It is a time to celebrate and party. I am the World Champion again. Isn't that great?

Pierre the Enormous: That is good for you. But me and Star Boy lost our tag belts.

He gets up and slowly walks off as Star Boy stares at the floor leaving a confused Dude Brohan. However, his look of confusion quickly turns back to one of happiness.

Dude Brohan: Yo Star Boy. Let's go find Lazer and really get this party started.



--- commercials including a sale at Sears on swimwear and the newest, must have electronic; a Betamax Player ---



Road Demolition vs The Mulkeys for the RCW World Tag Team Championship

The challengers stood in the ring as War Pig began to play. The crowd cheered and it got louder as the champs ran down, entered the ring and jumped the Mulkey brothers. Aximal and Randy ended up starting the official match. Aximal was brutalizing the challenger then Randy was able to get in some offense and tagged his brother. The Mulkeys tried a double clothesline but Aximal ran thru it, bounced off the ropes and clotheslined both of them. He then grabbed Bill, the legal men for his team, and threw his with so much power over the top rope that he landed on the announcer's desk. It scared the dickens out of Gorilla and KC. The referee started his count as Randy checked on his brother who was barely stirring. The referee got to ten and the champs won via a count out.

Winner: Road Demolition via count out to retain (*)



Before The Show ends, we see GM Mr. Greenhorn watching the show in his office. Well semi watching thru his fingers as he seemed terrified to watch the carnage of the main event.

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7/14/81 Panama City, FL - Card #76


The sounds of "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John are heard and then The Show is live.


Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Panama City and The Show. We have the last two quarterfinal matches in the TV Title tournament.

KC: Red Pirate Rodgers and Mad Arab face off in one match and The Pirahna and Big Buster are in the other. Should be a hot night of action, so let's get right to it.


The Pirahna vs Bug Buster in a TV Title Championship quarterfinal match

This was a really good match. Momentum swung back-and-forth like a tennis match After a few minutes Bug Buster was the first to really string some offense together. She used her finisher a couple times to try and get the win but with no success. The Pirahna fought Bug Buster on the floor and gain control. In the ring he worked on Bug Buster and thanks to an Outlaw Choke the referee did not catch he got the win.

Winner: The Pirahna via submission to advance to the semifinal (***)


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In the interview area Mean Jean is with He-Beast the Barbarian and Valley Girl who had a whole new outfit on.

Mean Jean: He-Beast you beat Tennis Pro at the Summer Blast At The Beach PPV and now it seems you have his valet, Valley Girl, with you. So, what is the story here?

Princess Madora of the Valley: Let me stop you there Mean Jean. Valley Girl was my old name. I shall now be known as Princess Madora of the Valley.

Mean Jean: Oh, my apologies.

He-Beast the Barbarian: It is fine little man. You did not know. But now you do, and the world knows as well. That twerp Tennis Pro did not treat this fine lady properly. She is my friend and now she is my valet and manager. She will look out for me, and I will look out for her from the hordes of bad men out there.


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Red Pirate Rodgers vs Mad Arab w/The Thinker in a TV Title Championship quarterfinal match

Another really good quarterfinal match for the new TV Title. Early on Red Pirate used his agility to outwrestle Mad Arab and dominate the action. He just could not put the final nail in Mad Arab's coffin. That allowed Mad Arab to make a comeback. Mad Arab used his finisher, Arabian Suplex, to earn the win and move on in the tournament.

Winner: Mad Arab by pinfall to advance to the semifinal (***)


Gorilla Typhoon: The semifinals for the TV Title Tournament are set. We will have the two semifinal matches on the next The Show. That will go down in Tuscaloosa, AL. The Pirahna will face Jesse Wild in one and Ace Arcadium will take on Mad Arab in the other. The winners of those two matches will do battle in the final of the tournament two weeks later when The Show emanates from Shreveport, LA.


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He-Beast the Barbarian w/Princess Madora of the Valley vs Skullgore w/The Gargoyle

Soon as the bell rang, Skullgore threw He-Beast into the corner where The Gargoyle "accidentally" collided with him from the apron. He-Beast was a bit stunned, he turned around and looked at The Gargoyle as Skullgore attacked him from behind. That start allowed Skullgore to have things in his hands and He-Beast was on the defensive the whole time. An early Crossbone Body Block led to the cover and He-Beast kicked out at one. Over the next few minutes Skullgore used a Diving Skullbutt a couple times which did not get the win but wore He-Beast down. Skullgore even appeared to use a foreign object. Meanwhile on the floor Princess Madora and Gargoyle were having an argument. A third Diving Skullbutt allowed Skullgore to get the pin.

Winner: Skullgore via pinfall (*)

A nice win from the former USA champion. Meanwhile the Princess is apologizing to He-Beast for not being there for him, but he waves it off and gives her a smile.

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7/21/81 Tuscaloosa, AL - Card #77


Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Tuscaloosa and The Show. Tonight, we have the two semifinal matches in the tournament to crown the first ever RCW TV Title champion. Plus, Savings And Loan will be in action.

KC: Hey Gorilla, don't forget to mention our new sponsor, Taco Bell. Make a run to the border and get some great Mexican food at Taco Bell. Andale, andale, arriba, arriba. Ole!

Gorilla Typhoon: Give me a break KC. Let's go to the ring for the opening contest.


The Pirahna vs Jesse Wild in a TV Title Championship semifinal match

Jesse had everything going his way until he tossed The Pirahna into the corner. Jesse ran in but The Pirahna moved and tripped Jesse. That sent Jesse crashing head first into the middle turnbuckle. Then The Pirahna went for the pin and thanks to his legs being on the middle rope he got it.

Winner: The Pirahna via pinfall to advance to the finals (1 star)

The Pirahna was celebrating like he did something amazing but he got lucky and cheated to get the win. Be that as it may, he will have a shot in a couple weeks to become the first ever RCW TV Champion.


--- commercials including new sponsor Taco Bell. They are having a sale on tacos, enchiladas and their Bell Beefer sandwich ---


An update on the status of USA Champion Lazer. He suffered only minor injuries from the fireball he received from James Mitchell. He will be returning to action soon.


On Across From The Spectrum, Rex Spectrum is interviewing Arizona Chance. Arizona is trying to talk about his archaeologist work and the exciting excavation he had been doing over the last few weeks but Rex keeps interrupting Arizona with silly questions and goofy sayings. Arizona is getting frustrated. He tries moving the conversation to his return to RCW and his goals but Rex gets worse and Arizona snaps. He pushes over the monitor Rex Spectrum appears on and storms off. Rex says that is the last time he invites a gerontologist on his show. Arizona Chance is on his banned list.


--- commercials including for the movie An American Werewolf In London and The Legend of the Lone Ranger ---


Ace Arcadium vs Mad Arab w/The Thinker in a TV Title Championship semifinal match

The first minute or so saw both men struggling to gain an advantage. Mad Arab was the first to do so. He used Crushing Defiance and almost made the pin. Ace was barely able to kick out in time. Mad Arab kept things going an then Ace was able to swing momentum into his direction. He tried a cover but only got a two. Then Mad Arab went wild and used numerous kicks to the face and an Arabian Suplex to get a two count of his own. He kept attacking Ace and used a second Arabian Suplex but again could not get the win. He tossed Ace out of the ring and then slid out of the ring on the opposite side. He slid out a table from beneath the ring and set it up. Mad Arab reentered the ring and waited on Ace. Once Ace was back in the ring Mad Arab grabbed him, ran him across the ring and flung him over the top rope. Ace landed on the table and crashed thru it. The referee started his count again and Ace was hardly moving by the time the referee made it to ten.

Winner: Mad Arab by count out to advance to the finals (3 stars)


--- commercials including for The Show coming to Jackson, MS then Shreveport, LA and after that it will be Little Rock, AR ---


Back in their dressing room The Thinker is excited that Mad Arab will be winning some gold soon. He has missed having some since Jet Set was robbed of the World title at Summer Blast At The Beach. The Thinker says he is working on getting Jet Set a rematch so he can be a THREE-time World champ.


Savings And Loan w/Big Banker Jr vs American Heroes

Since losing to The Mulkeys the American Heroes have been on a downward spiral. It seems that Big Banker Jr wanted to take advantage of that. It did not work out for him as the Heroes were hungry for a win. The Heroes came out on point and with the exception of a few short spurts of offense from Savings and Loan. Warhawk finished off Will Savings thanks to First Blood.

Winner: American Heroes via pinfall (2 stars)

Big Banker Jr was furious after the match was over. He got in the ring and got in a heated discussion with the referee.