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

[on_the_edge]

9/29/81 San Francisco, CA - card #87


Gorilla Typhoon: Hello and welcome to San Francisco. This is The Show. I am Gorilla Typhoon, and I am joined by KC. How are you doing KC?

KC: Just great Gorilla. Sunshine and mild weather today. Plus, no sign of that blowhard Dude Brohan. If he is not retiring, at least he is not on The Show.

Gorilla Typhoon: Will you knock it off. He might show up as he recruits his team for The Stand PPV. Speaking of The Stand, we will learn where it will be emanating from this year later in the show. Plus, we will hear if The Thinker accepts Dude's challenge.

KC: What are you insinuating Typhoon? Of course, The Thinker will accept. He is no coward which is more than I can say for Dude Brohan. The Thinker will lead his Think Tank to victory over Team Blubber.

Gorilla Typhoon: That is Team Tubular KC. You are just too much. Let's go to the ring for the opening match.


Skullgore w/The Gargoyle vs Jesse Wild

Jesse Wild used his speed to cruise early on in the match. Skullgore was having difficulties with Jesse and could not do much. Jesse nailed him with a Torpedo Dropkick and got a two and a half count before the kickout. Jesse thought it was a three, but the referee did not agree. Jesse went back on the attack and Skullgore looked over to his manager for help. Unfortunately for him, The Gargoyle was making googly eyes with Gothica who had come out to the stage to watch the match. Jesse hit his finisher again and once more Jesse almost got the pin. Almost.

Skullgore realized he needed to fight back without the assistance of his manager. He pulled out a foreign object, or at least it seemed that way as no object was visible, and clocked Jesse with it. After some more offense, mostly legal, and a failed pin attempt Skullgore used one of his finishers, Crossbone Body Block, to pick up the W.

Winner: Skullgore by pinfall (***)


After the bell Skullgore rolls to the floor and grabs his manager. He is motioning to the ring and chewing his manager out. Gothica walks down and seems to apologize to Skullgore and explain it was her fault. Skullgore seems to calm down and ends up accepting the explanation and apology.


Back in the interview area The Thinker is standing with Jet Set Strutter, Mad Arab and the Six Million Pound man.

The Thinker: You want to challenge us, Dude Brohan? You got it. Contrary to what some people have been saying, looking at you Monsoon, we are not scared. We relish the opportunity to embarrass you on a PPV. As you see, I only have three men, but don't you worry your little dim-witted head one iota. As always, I have a plan. I always out smart and outthink my competition. It is just a small problem right now. I will have it fixed in no time. We will see you at The Stand.

He starts laughing and his men join in.


--- commercials including for The Show coming to the City of Angles, Los Angeles ---


Shop of Horrors w/Gothica vs Stigma and Hydra

Keith Blood and Stigma began the match, and the Vampire was having some difficulties getting much going. Things got worse for Keith after Stigma stunned him with a move and tagged Hydra in. Hydra hit a power bomb that surprised everyone. Hydra then really shocked his opponents and the fans when he applied a Hydra Lock and Keith tapped out.

Winner: Stigma and Hydra via submission (**)


Slashmaster entered the ring by stepping over the top rope and Stigma yelled at Hydra. Hydra saw Slashmaster and exited the ring in record time. As Gothica and Slashmaster stand in the ring trying to figure out what happened Keith Blood tried to explain. On the floor Hydra pulled waved a cameraman over and showed he had an object in his hand. It is a head of garlic. It must have made his submission hold that more painful for Keith Blood.


--- commercials including for It's The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown on CBS next month. It will be sponsored by McDonalds and Dolly Madison snacks including Zingers ---


Tennis Pro and Ball Boy are in the locker room. Tennis Pro is going on and on about how getting a title shot from Mr. Greenhorn should have been a walk in the park. He cannot believe it did not happen. All the time Ball Boy just keeps nodding his head in agreement.


Mean Jeans: Hello everybody. It is time for me to unveil a piece of information you have all been waiting for. The location of our next PPV, The Stand. It will take place in the Motor City, Detroit Michigan. Tickets go on sale starting this Saturday. Make sure to get yours before they sell out. Back to you Typhoon and KC.


KC: Well, how about that. The Stand will be in Detroit. The showdown in Motown. I just hope they do not burn the whole city down on Devil's Night before we get there.

Gorilla Typhoon: Knock it of KC. Detroit is a fine city.

KC: Sure it is. Compared to Beirut.

Gorilla Typhoon: You are just too much KC. It's time for our main event. Let's go to the ring.


Dark Invader vs Hammerhead

The bell rang to start the match, Dark Invader held his right hand up, clinched his fist and the lights went out. A few seconds later the lights came back on. Hammerhead was standing in the middle of the ring with Dark Invader right behind him. The Russian looked around for his opponent and when he turned around at the urging of fans, he got a back elbow to the face. Dark Invader looked to end the match fast as he performed his finisher, The Corruptor. Hammerhead being a powerful man was able to kick out. A minute or so later Dark Invader used his finisher again and got the three count.

Winner: Dark Invader by pinfall (*)


The winner asked for a microphone.

Dark Invader: Lazer, we are destined to meet in the ring for the USA Championship. At the supercard, The Stand, you should face your destiny. To lose to me and to join the Darker Side. I can show you how to use your power to be a force in RCW. With you by my side we would be unstoppable.

[Bri]

Afternoon brother on_the_edge!

Have garlic will travel for Hydra.

Wondering if & how Keith Blood will enact his retribution.

Some massive confrontations on the horizon coming at The Stand.

Stoked to see who Dude Brohan recruits.

Great stuff!

[on_the_edge]

Oct 5, 2023 17:38:12 GMT -5 Bri said:

Afternoon brother on_the_edge!

Have garlic will travel for Hydra.

Wondering if & how Keith Blood will enact his retribution.

Some massive confrontations on the horizon coming at The Stand.

Stoked to see who Dude Brohan recruits.

Great stuff!

Thank you my friend. Glad you enjoyed. Well, when dealing with the blook suckers one can never be too prepared. I have some special lined up for Keith Blood and Hydra. A wacky match not of my invention but one I saw in a real promotion. I just came up with a chart to run it. I find the concept amusing and hopefully others will as well. Stay tuned.

[WTIC]

Hi

You are rockin' it like it was the '80s, haha!

The wrestler names sound vaguely familiar, if I hadn't said it before!

Nifty fed! Brings back memories of lots of things (I just can't pick ONE)!

Todd C
WTIC

[on_the_edge]

10/6/81 Los Angeles, CA - card #88


Gorilla Typhoon: Look at this amazing crowd here in LA. This, ladies and gentlemen, is The Stand.

KC: How are you doing Typhoon? I am happy as a clam. I was out today enjoying the sunshine and the sights. Plus, I had lunch with my agent. He has a long list of roles I can pick from as everyone in Hollywood wants me in their movies.

Gorilla Typhoon: Give me a break, KC. We have a lot of action tonight folks so let's get right to it.


Pumpkin Patch Kids w/Princess Starbright vs Beauty Salon

Even though this was a lopsided match the Beauty Salon did not make it easy on PPK. In fact, Jobber Joe shoved Frightmare around the ring at the start of the match before Frightmare fought back. After a bit Frightmare tagged Nightmare in. Jobber Joe knew he was outmatched so soon as he could he tagged out. T.A. Templeton came in and told Nightmare under no certain terms that his face was off limits. "I'm pretty, fool." Then Nightmare went to work on Templeton. He hit a Yakuza Kick but Templeton kicked out. Then it was a Never Wake Up. Templeton again stayed alive. He started to crawl to his team's corner to make a tag but Nightmare grabbed him and dragged him to the opposite of the ring where he tagged Frightmare in. Frightmare looked to finish things with Kneecolepsy but T.A. was able to kick out before the three. Nightmare came back in, used Never Wake up, and as he made the cover Jobber Joe ran in to break the count. A close stare from Nightmare sends Jobber Joe scrambling out of the ring and he hid under the ring. Nightmare then hit a Swanton Bomb and finally was able to pin Templeton.

Winner: Pumpkin Patch Kids by pinfall (**)


A bit of bickering between Beauty Salon after the match as Templeton thought Joe should have come in to break the pin up.


--- commercials including for The Show coming to Ithaca, NY then Wheeling, WV and Columbus, OH as the final stops on the highway to The Stand which will be in Detroit, MI. A note that the Columbus, OH The Show will be a Halloween themed episode ---


Standing in the ring are Shop of Horrors and Gothica. Keith Blood has a mic.

Keith Blood: Last week on The Show we lost a match because that kook Hydra cheated. Well, I want my revenge. A one-on-one match. Come out here Hydra and accept my challenge.

After a short wait Hydra and Stigma come out to the stage.

Hydra: If you want me in a match, I get to pick the stipulation.

Keith Blood: That is fine by me. Cage match. Submission match. Strap match. Whatever you want will be fine by me.

Hydra: Good. Then we will have a Falls Count Somewhere match.

Keith Blood: Falls Count Anywhere match works for me punk.

Hydra: No, no, no. Not Falls Count Anywhere but Falls Count SOMEWHERE. See, falls will only count in one area and only the referee will know where that is. It will be up to us to discover where it is at.

A confused look crosses Keith Blood's face. He looks over at Gothica who shrugs her shoulders. He then looks over his shoulder at Slashmaster and seeing Slashmaster's always present stoic expression turns his attention back to Hydra.

Keith Blood: Yea, fine, whatever. Either way I will beat you up and then just plain beat you. I will see you next week.

Hydra: Sounds great you vamp tramp.

With that Hydra and Stigma turn around and hastily return to the back before Shop of Horrors can come out and attack them.


Arizona Chance vs Tennis Pro w/Ball Ball

The first couple minutes saw Tennis Pro out wrestle Arizona Chance and was on the verge of victory. He used a kick to groin to almost pick up that win. Then Arizona turned things around in his favor. He was rocking Tennis Pro and after his finisher, Last Crusade, it looked like that match was over. Then in an impressive show of internal fire Tennis Pro kicked out. Arizona looked shocked and even a bit impressed. He went for the kill with a second Last Crusade a short time later. He would have earned the notch in the win column if not for Ball Boy reaching in, grabbing Tennis Pro's leg and placing it on the rope. Ball Boy pointed to the leg on the rope and seeing it the referee stopped his count. Arizona just shook his head and climbed up to the high rent district. It flew off the top with a high risk move, top rope fist drop, that paid off. He covered and there was no saving Tennis Pro this time.

Winner: Arizona Chance via pinfall (***)


Not long after the match ended the sounds of "Surfin' USA" are heard and out walks the RCW World Heavyweight Champion Dude Brohan. The crowd pops for him. He does a few surfing poses on the stage but grimaces as he is still a bit soar from the recent beatdown. Next, he slowly makes his way down to the ring. Tennis Pro points him out to Ball Boy and then makes the belt gesture. It seems Tennis Pro thinks Dude Brohan is coming to offer him a title match. He holds his hand out when Dude Brohan enters the ring. However, Dude walks right past him and offers his own hand to Arizona Chance. As the two men shake hands Tennis Pro has a perplexed look on his face.

Dude Brohan: Nice win bro. I knew you had it in you bro even when you struggled a bit at the start bro. That is why I am here bro. I am putting a team together to battle that smelly old Stinker and his Stink Tank at The Stand. I want you on my team. What do you say bro?

After looking around toward the cheering fans he shakes his head and agrees to joining Dude's team.

Dude Brohan: Gnarly bro. We cannot help but win our match.

Tennis Pro: Yes, yes, yes that is all good but how about the real news. How about you tell the world you are offering me a title match Dude Brohan.

The champ turns around and looks at him with a confused expression on his face.

Dude Brohan: What is that? Are you a professional wrestler yourself?

Tennis Pro: You cannot be serious!

Dude turns to Arizona and both men shrug their shoulders before walking off together. They leave Tennis Pro stammering in the ring as we go to a commercial break.


--- commercials including tours of Universal Studios to see where the magic happens ---


Gorilla Typhoon: Tonight, has been a great episode of The Show but we are not done yet. Next week is shaping up to be a fun one too. The Pirahna and American Heroes will be in action. Plus, it is official, in our main event on next week's The Show Keith Blood and Hydra will face off in a Falls Count Somewhere match. Still not sure what that means but I guess we will find out next week. For now, it is time for tonight's main event.


Jet Set Strutter w/The Thinker vs Bug Buster

The former two-time world champion was on his A game in this one. He played around with his opponent for a bit. He hit a European Uppercut but it did not seem to faze Buster too much. Next Jet Set went low and hit a Mexican Uppercut. That did the job. Then he hit a delayed vertical suplex. He noticed that Bug Buster seemed out of it so Jet Set hit the move again and made the pin.

Winner: Jet Set Strutter by pinfall (*)


To the delight of no one The Thinker enters the ring.

The Thinker: Wow Jet Set. After that performance they will have to call you the Bug Buster Buster. You sure squashed him. Like a bug. (Laughs) Did you see that, Dude? That is what is waiting you and your group of suckers at The Stand. It does not matter who you get. The Think Tank will be better and destroy you. Tell them Jet Set.

Jet Set Strutter: Who is the guy? Who? Whoooooooooooooo? I am. I am the guy. To be the guy you have to beat the guy. You got lucky the last time we faced off Dude and took something that belongs to me. The RCW World title. I want it back. I have a proposition. At The Stand when I eliminate you from the match, I get the title. What do you say you sun burnt beach bum?

The Thinker: Time to The Stand is running out. Let us know next week if you accept the challenge. I doubt you will have the guts to accept it.

[WTIC]

Hi

Very cool stuff going on here, whew!

Pumpkin Patch Kids = Combo of Cabbage Patch & Garbage Pail Kids?

Go, 80's Mania!

Todd C
WTIC

[on_the_edge]

Oct 12, 2023 16:34:46 GMT -5 WTIC said:

Hi

Very cool stuff going on here, whew!

Pumpkin Patch Kids = Combo of Cabbage Patch & Garbage Pail Kids?

Go, 80's Mania!

Todd C
WTIC

You are close. PPK = Cabbage Patch Kids and Halloween. I mean what is more Halloween than Hallowicked and Frightmare. But it is possible those two were influenced by the Garbage Pail Kids so you toss a bit of them in as well.

[on_the_edge]

10/13/81 Ithaca, NY - card #89


Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Ithaca, NY and The Show. We have some fun and wild action for you tonight. The Pirahna and American Heroes will be in action. In addition to that the main event will see us make history with the first ever Falls Count Somewhere match. Where will falls be legal? Only the referee will know, and it is up to the wrestlers, Keith Blood and Hydra, to find out.

KC: What kind on craziness is this? Falls Count Somewhere? That could be anywhere. In the ring, outside of the ring, in back, in the parking lot, over at Cornell University or even at Ithaca Commons.

Gorilla Typhoon: What is going on with you KC? Are you working for the Ithaca Visitor Center now or something? You seem to know a lot about Ithaca.

KC: Well Gorilla, when you are a man of the people like I am you go out and mingle among them and learn a thing or two.

Gorilla Typhoon: I guess so. Well let's go to the ring for our opening contest.


The Pirahna vs Space Monkey

Fans were cheering when The Pirahna came out. He seemed a bit embarrassed but then he smiled and waved a bit to the crowd. He even slapped hands...fins...with a couple ringside fans. Things went downhill for him once the match began. Space Monkey was too quick and had too much of an agility advantage. The Pirahna did not roll over however. He survived a few pin attempts. One after Space Monkey's finisher, Tail Whip, and another when Space Monkey came off the top rope with a leg drop. At one point Space Monkey went to the top, The Pirahna went up to fight him but Space Monkey ended up hitting a Super Canadian Destroyer. It was a second Tail Whip that finally brought the action to its conclusion.

Winner: Space Monkey via pinfall (**)


After he recovered in the ring and started to make his way to the back The Pirahna got a big cheer from the fans.


--- commercials including for a local apple orchard offering apple cider and donuts ---


In the interview area The Thinker stands with Jet Set Strutter.

The Thinker: So, the first man Dude Brohan gets to join his team for The Stand is Arizona Chance. I guess Dude is picking his teammates based on how good their tan looks. That is fine. I mean let's be honest. It does not matter who he gets. They cannot stand up to The Think Tank. We are the power in the RCW and will roll over Dude and his team. That is not in question. What IS in question is if that chump will take our challenge of putting his title on the line in our match. Right Jet Set?

Jet Set Strutter: You said it Thinker. We know he is too scared to put the title up and lose it to a real guy. Who is the guy? Whooooooooooo? I am. I'm the guy. Dude knows if he puts the belt on the line this guy will beat him and be the new champion. Because who is the best? Whooooooooo? (Points to himself)


American Heroes vs Savings And Loan w/Big Banker Jr

Early on Savings And Loan had Danger Zone in some serious trouble. At one point Will Savings made a cover and got a close two count. He then tagged Fred Loan and they performed their Dual Air Guitar tag finisher. That brought Warhawk into the ring to make the save. It resulted in a wild brawl between both teams. It took a minute or so for the referee to regain control. Danger Zone got in a couple moves before tagging Warhawk in. Warhawk tore into Fred Loan and after hand-to-hand combat he made the pin.

Winner: American Heroes by pinfall (***)


Big Banker Jr started to argue with the referee after the match. He said his team had the win, but Warhawk illegally got involved, caused chaos and from there his team was cheated out of the win.


--- commercials including for NFL games on CBS and ABC on Sundays ---


A promo for The Stand PPV

- Team Tubular (Dude Brohan, Arizona Chance, TBA and TBA) vs Team Think Tank (Jet Set Strutter, Mad Arab, Six Million Pound Man and TBA)
- Lazer vs Dark Invader for the RCW USA Championship
- Road Demolition vs TBA for the RCW World Tag Team Championship


Gorilla Typhoon: It is time for our main event, the Falls Count Somewhere match.

KC: This match could go all night. Heck it might still be going on next week when The Show is due to come on TV again.

Gorilla Typhoon: No KC. The referee was told that if the match is going long and the wrestlers are having an issue of finding the place where pins are allowed, he can play the hot/cold game to help the wrestlers find the right place.

KC: I just hope it is not over here.


Keith Blood vs Hydra in a Falls Count Somewhere match

Before the match begins Keith Blood is talking to the referee and gesturing all over the place trying to understand where he would be allowed to make the pin, but the referee won't tell him. The referee calls for the bell and Hydra slaps Keith then flexes. That just enrages Keith who rips into Hydra. Keith lifts him up and hits his Crucifix finisher. He goes to cover Hydra, but the referee does not start the count.

Gorilla Typhoon: I guess the place for pins is not in the ring.

KC: Of course not. Why would it be.

Keith looks at the ref with a perplexed expression. He then shakes his head in disbelief and throws Hydra thru the ropes. Keith goes to the floor and makes the cover. The referee just shakes his head to say no. Keith gets angry and picks Hydra up to his feet and flings him over the barricade sending fans scrambling. Keith, while staring at the referee, hops the railing and casually places one hand on Hydra's chest. The referee follows him and starts o make the count. Between the long period of time from the Crucifix and real pin attempt and the casual cover Hydra was able to kick out before the third count. Keith gets outraged, grabs a chair and tosses at the ring. Then he lifts Hydra and hits a second Crucifix that sent Hydra crashing into empty seats. He laid on top of Hydra and hooked a leg as the referee made the count for the win.

Winner: Keith Blood via pinfall (*)


Before The Show ends a video from Dude Brohan.

Dude Brohan: I heard your challenge Stinker. It gave me an idea bro. I will put my World title on the line if the Mad Arab puts his TV title on the line as well. The ball is in your court now bro. I will put mine up if you put yours up bro.

[WTIC]

Hey, it's the 80's again, yay!

Pirahna VS Space Monkey sounds like 2 guys from Werner's W3 stuff!

Savings & Loan HAS to be Money Inc!

And isn't that supposed to be Gorilla TYPHOON again?

Cool as always!

Todd C
WTIC

[on_the_edge]

Oct 18, 2023 16:29:07 GMT -5 WTIC said:

Hey, it's the 80's again, yay!

Pirahna VS Space Monkey sounds like 2 guys from Werner's W3 stuff!

Savings & Loan HAS to be Money Inc!

And isn't that supposed to be Gorilla TYPHOON again?

Cool as always!

Todd C
WTIC

To be honest, I was not thinking of Money Inc when I did Savings and Loan. Just thought the manager looked a bit like a banker and it amused me to have them as a team based on the savings and loan scandal of the 80s. They could be Money Inc even thought my DiBiase is the Six Million Pound Man.

Yep. I went from Typhoon to Monsoon and back to Typhoon. Of course I do not type from start to end bud segments here and there like making a movie. It has been fixed. Good eye. <thumbs up> I probably would have less of an issue if I wasn't using Monsoon in my WWF fed currently.