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

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8/26/80 Oklahoma City, OK - card #30



He-Beast the Barbarian is walking down a hallway when he is stopped by The Thinker and Jet Set Strutter.

Jet Set: Hey, where is your mop and bucket.

The Thinker: Yea, you don't want to lose your new janitor job.

He-Beast: That wasn't my mop and bucket last week. I was doing Jobber Joe a favor and taking them to him. Plus, I'm no janitor.

The Thinker: What?! Well then what are you doing around here? I fired you.

He-Beast: Yes, you fired me. But before you fired me you got me a wrestling contract with RCW. I have a match tonight. See you around (he then turns toward Jet Set) and I will DEFINITELY be seeing you Jet Set. Real soon.

He walks off as a worried Jet Set looks at The Thinker who seems flabbergasted.


KC: What an ingrate.

Gorilla Typhoon: So true. After all He-Beast did for him how could The Thinker treat him like that.

KC: I was talking about He-Beast.



Jobber Joe, dressed as a janitor with blue jumpsuit and pushing a mop bucket comes out for the opening match. Then a tentative Star Boy comes out.

KC: You know something Gorilla, there is something I don't like about that Star Boy. I think I figured it out.

Gorilla Typhoon: He is more talented in the ring than you?

KC: No, or course not. No, I think he is the one who shot JR Ewing. That's why he wears a mask.

Gorilla Typhoon: Get out of here.



Star Boy vs Jobber Joe.

Star Boy was not his sharp normal self. Even while he was a bit sloppy, he hit a Flying Cross Chop and got the win.

Winner: Star Boy by pinfall. (*)


The match was barely over when someone jumps out of the crown and enters the ring. It's the wild, crazy man that attacked Johnny Kobra.

Gorilla Typhoon: That man is back. He's been identified as an indie wrestler known as Mad Arab.

The Mad Arab went after both men. He had them down on the mat and rolled to the floor. He grabbed the mop and reentered the ring. He started smacking the men with the mop until it broke. Then he put Star Boy in a camel clutch, placing part of the broken mop across his face and pulling back. Finally, security ran down and Wild Arab released the hold. He held security back by waving the broken mop piece at them before running off.



--- commercials including for The MDA Telethon on Labor Day weekend hosted by Jerry Lewis ---



We see American Heroes working out in the weight room and in the ring in a gym. They talk about not being happy about losing to Red Scare.



He-Beast the Barbarian vs Colbalt Commander.

When He-Beast made his entrance, he was carrying a large chain over his shoulders. He stops and points to a fan's sign. It looks like The Thinker's new t-shirt but read "The Stinker" and "no one out farts me" with stink lines from where he sat on a toilet.

At the start of the match, he challenged Colbalt to a test of strength. Colbalt accepted but as he started to lose, he kicked He-Beast in the gut. It gave him an advantage that was short lived. After that He-Beast simply overpowered Colbalt. A Power Press ended the match.

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



KC: Just a reminder, The Show is returning to the great state of Texas. Come out and see us.



--- commercials including for Back-To-School sales at Sears and Radio Shack, plus the Sears Fall/Winter catalogs are on their way ---



Gorilla Typhoon: Mr. Codger just made a big decision. He said he is tired of these attacks by Mad Arab. He wanted to ban him and have him arrested if he appeared at The Show again but due to requests by some of his victims, he has the chance to sign a contract with RCW. Until he does, he better not show up and especially not attack any wrestlers and employees.



All Americans w/Tennis Pro vs Stallions Gone Wild w/Professor Gigawatt.

When the Stallions came out, they got a loud cheer. They looked around and were all smiles. It seemed to propel them to a great night. They hit a Rufus Driver on Dasher Hatfield that rocked him. A bit later the Stallions did their double team finisher, Dual Air Guitar, and Will made a quick cover.

Winner: Stallions Gone Wild via pinfall. (* 1/2)


Tennis Pro can't believe it. He gets in the ring and gives the business to the ref.

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9/2/80 San Antonio, TX - card #31



Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to San Antonio and The Show. We have some fun action for you all tonight. Ace Arcadium is here, the All-Night Rocking Express and more as well. So, enjoy the show.



Arizona Chance vs Pelvis Pressly w/Big Boss Jr.

A really good match that saw momentum swing from one man to the other. When Chance got on a good roll Big Boss tried to get the ref's attention to no avail. Later as Chance made a pin attempt Big Boss did distract the ref allowing Pelvis time to recover and kick out. Eventually Chance used a Whiplash Crack to get the win.

Winner: Arizona Chance via pinfall. (***)



Mean Jeans: Hello RCW fans. We have some more exciting news regarding our next super card. If you want to hear what it is, just call out hotline at 1-999-THE-SHOW.



--- commercials including Toys-R-Us getting in the hottest new Halloween costumes ---



Jet Set Strutter and The Thinker are in their locker room having a lively discussion. Jet Set asks his manager what they are going to do about He-Beast. Then The Thinker seems the camera and ushers the cameraman out of the locker room.



All-Night Rocking Express vs Red Scare.

The boys of ARE were looking for a bounce back match and they shined in this one. They used double team moves and frequent tags to work over Space Monkey. Hammerhead tried to make a save on one pin attempt but was stopped. He made a successful save on another. Space Monkey took too much damage and after a double team Torpedo Dropkicks, Chet Skye pinned him. The Express were all high fives and smiles after.

Winner: All-Night Rocking Express by pinfall. (**)



--- commercials including The Show coming to Dallas and Phoenix ---



A promo video showing Dude Brohan pumping iron on Venice Beach and surfing in the Pacific.



Ace Arcadium vs The Annihilator.

Ace started strong but The Annihilator proceeded what Ace was doing and started to counter it. He hit Armageddon and pinned Ace.

Winner: The Annihilator via pinfall. (**)



Star Boy and the hologram of Alvin are in a locker room.

Alvin: It doesn't look like your plan worked. Your lip lock on Valley Girl hasn't led to a head lock on Tennis Pro.

Star Boy: No. Not yet. But I am sure I am on the right path. Do me a favor. Ask Wiggy for the number of a good florist in Dallas.

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9/9/80 Dallas, TX - card #32



Gorilla Typhoon: Welcome to Dallas, TX and The Show. We have a great show for you tonight.

KC: I doubt we will see Star Boy here. He is probably smart enough to not return to the scene of his crime.

Gorilla Typhoon: Stop it KC. You have no proof he shot JR.

KC: You have no proof that he didn't.

Gorilla Typhoon: Give me a break.



Pierre the Enormous vs Dark Invader.

KC points out things are bigger in Texas, so it is appropriate that Pierre is in a match. The Dark Invader took control early then the big man gained it. He went to toss Invader into the corner but it was countered. Dark Invader rushed in but the large Pierre was able get out of the way. Invader knocked himself silly and Pierre rolled him up. From there it was all Pierre. Dark Invader survived one Ginormous Drop, getting his leg under the ropes for a break, but not the second.

Winner: Pierre the Enormous via pinfall. (**)


Dark Invader was not happy about the loss and decided to do something about it. He grabbed a chair and when Pierre was leaving the ring, he smashed the chair onto his head. After a couple chair shots to Pierre's back, Dude Brohan's music played and he ran out. He chased Dark Invader away then checked on Pierre. The Enormous one stood up, pushed Dude away and slowly stalked off after Dark Invader.



Gorilla Typhoon: It is time for a commercial break. When we come back, Mean Jeans will interview The Annihilator.



--- commercials including the upcoming NFL season ---



Mean Jeans: I am here with The Annihilator. Sir, you have said you want to be the champ. How do you plan on doing that?

The Annihilator: It is simple. I will talk to the man who has come closest to beating him. The man of many chops, Jet Set Strutter. I will talk to him for insight into Lazer so I may learn how to beat him. I must get to the chopper.

With that he walks off leaving Mean Jeans with unanswered questions.



American Heroes vs Blood and Gore w/The Gargoyle.

As the match began, the camera catches a pale woman in a dark dress peaking at the ring from around the corner up on the stage. Skullgore started strong against Warhawk. He tagged in Keith Blood who kept things going for a while. Then Warhawk fought back. After a failed pin attempt, he tagged Danger Zone in. A couple Need For Speed but no pin. The Gargoyle did some of his black magic and Danger Zone seemed to have the energy sapped from him. That allowed Keith Blood to tag out. Skullgore jumped on Danger Zone, not letting him recover. Warhawk had to make one pin save. It wasn't enough as a Diving Skullbutt finished Danger Zone off.

Winner: Blood and Gore by pinfall. (***)


As Skullgore and The Gargoyle celebrate in the ring Keith Blood walks off. He goes to the stage and talks to the mysterious woman. Skullgore notices it and points them out to The Gargoyle. Keith Blood and the woman walk off leaving a confused Skullgore and The Gargoyle in the ring.



In The All Americans locker room. The three men are sharing stories about their past glories in college while Valley Girl does her nails, popping bubblegum. Ball Boy walks in with a dozen red roses and hands them to Valley Girl.

Tennis Pro: Whoa, did you just give my girl flowers? With me in the room?

Sugar Dunkerton: So disrespectful. Don't let him get away with dat.

Ball Boy: They are not from me. The delivery guy gave them to me to give to her.

Tennis Pro: Who are they from then?

A curious Valley Girl finds the card and reads it. A smile crosses her face.

Valley Girl: They are from Star Boy.

Tennis Pro: WHAT? That punk. Hey, did you just smile? Are you happy to get them from him? Well, he's a dead man. A dead man. You hear me? A dead man.

Dasher Hatfield: Calm down buddy. You have a big match tonight. Focus on that. We can worry about him later.



--- commercials including a special coming up on the upcoming Presidential election ---



Gorilla Typhoon: Good news for our fans in the Great White North, Canada. The Show is coming your way next month. We will be in Calgary, AB on October 7th. The following week it's Toronto, ON. Look for when tickets go on sale and come out to see us.



Lazer vs Tennis Pro w/Valley Girl and Ball Boy.

Valley Girl flirts with Lazer before the match allowing Tennis Pro to get the jump on him. He almost scored a fast, upset victory but Lazer kicked out. Soon after the champ used his power to best Pro down. A Lazerlock and before his associates could help Pro tapped out.

Winner: Lazer via submission. (**)

[Bri]

Evenin on_the_edge!

Glad to see Lazer still in a winning groove.

The backstories continue to percolate.

And that was one funny tshirt for sure.

Rockin!

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Mar 2, 2022 19:36:20 GMT -5 Bri said:

Evenin on_the_edge!

Glad to see Lazer still in a winning groove.

The backstories continue to percolate.

And that was one funny tshirt for sure.

Rockin!

Thank you for the kind words as always. Your second and third line will meet down the line. SEMI SPOILER: The Thinker is no weasel, but he will have his own run in with a costume down the line.

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9/16/80 Phoenix, AZ - card #34



Earlier in the day Tennis Pro storms into Mr. Codger's office.

Tennis Pro: I want a match with that taco head punk Star Boy.

Mr. Codger: What.

Tennis Pro: I said I want a match with Star Boy.

Mr. Codger: What.

Tennis Pro: Are you hard of hearing. Turn up your hearing aid!

Mr. Codger: Shut up.

A shocked Tennis Pro stands there frozen.

Mr. Codger: You...kept cutting...me...off. I was...trying to...ask you...what...about tonight?

Tennis Pro: Um...yea, that works. Tonight is perfect. (he starts to walk off then stops) Ah, sorry about interrupting you.



Gorilla Typhoon: Tennis Pro needs to learn some patience. Mr. Codger likes to take his time talking.

KC: Young folks are always in a hurry.

Gorilla Typhoon: That is something we can agree on KC. Let's get to the ring for our opening match.



Mad Arab vs Johnny Kobra.

The Mad one scared some ringside kids on his way to the ring. Johnny was looking for payback from the vicious sneak attack Mad Arab gave him. It was not to happen tonight. It was even for a couple minutes then Mad Arab started to brutalize Johhny. He flung Johhny out of the ring and Johnny was unable to beat the count.

Winner: Mad Arab by count out. (**)



In the locker room Star Boy/Scott is talking to Alvin.

Star Boy/Scott: It's finally gonna happen. I've got the match with Tennis Pro. I will be heading back to my body.

Alvin: True. Assuming you beat him.

Star Boy/Scot: Way to be positive.



--- commercials including promos for new movies Oh, God Part II, Somewhere In Time and Motel Hell which all come out next month ---



KC: The Show is headed to Seattle next week and Portland the following week. Come out and watch the action.



Tennis Pro w/Ball Boy vs Star Boy.

Gorilla points put that Valley Girl did not accompany Tennis Pro. He says Pro told her to stay in back. This was a real solid match. Tennis Pro was cruising along as Star Boy did not seem as crisp as he usually was. Tennis Pro hit a flying clothesline off the top rope. He went for the kill by going to the top rope again. Then it seemed like a man in an Air Force uniform appeared out of thin air next to him. Surprised by this Tennis Pro stumbled and fell to the mat as the man disappeared as quick as he appeared.


KC: Did you see that? A man was there with Pro. Where did he go? Was he a ghost?

Gorilla Typhoon: I didn't see anything.

KC: Oh, YOU give ME a break.


Star Boy recovered and went on the attack. He wore Pro down and finished him off with a Somersault Kick.

Winner: Star Boy via pinfall. (***)


Soon as the ref counted three Star Boy slowly got up looked around and scratched the top of his head.

Star Boy: Que?



The Thinker is going over their game plan with Jet Set Strutter for his match tonight when The Annihilator walks in.

The Annihilator: I need to speak to da chopper. I need input on how to beat Lazer.

The Thinker: Whoa big boy. If you want knowledge from my man, you need to do us a favor first. Beat that He-Beast the Barbarian.

The Annihilator: (thinks for a moment) Deal. I will beat him. I will get input. I'll be champ.



--- commercials including the lineup for Saturday morning cartoons ---



Gorilla Typhoon: We have some big things for The Show next week. Bug Buster will get his hands on Mad Arab in a match. The Annihilator will do battle with He-Beast the Barbarian. Plus, we will have information on our next super card that goes down next month. So, don't miss next week's The Show.



Jet Set Strutter w/The Thinker vs Red Pirate Rogers.

It was a struggle for a while then Jet Set went to work. He lit up Roger's chest with Chop To You Drop. Then he slapped on Six-Figure Leg Lock. Rogers was tapping before long.

Winner: Jet Set Strutter by submission. (**)



Skullgore and The Gargoyle are walking around in back, looking for Keith Blood. The Gargoyle opens a door to a room, looks in and then shuts the door.

The Gargoyle: No one in there.

He walks down the hall and the door opens up slowly. A face casually looks out. It is the pale woman we have seen a couple times with Keith Blood.

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9/23/80 Seattle, WA - card #34



Gorilla Typhoon: We are in Seattle and this is The Show. We have some exciting matches for you. Plus, at the end of the night we will have news about our next super card. Enjoy The Show.



Stallions Gone Wild vs Red Scare.

A fun roller-coaster of a match. The Stallions were working Space Monkey over. He got hit with a pair of Rufus Drivers and a pair of Solo Air Guitars. He kicked out of a couple pin attempts. Knowing he was in trouble he made a desperate tag attempt and was successful. Hammerhead came in a house on fire. Stallions survived and fought back. KC said it was rude when Will performed a Russian leg sweep on Hammerhead. The big man didn't let it get him down. He took Fred down with a Soviet Sledge and got the pin.

Winner: Red Scare by pinfall. (***)



Mean Jeans: There have been some strange happenings going on around here. But I guess that is par for the course here in RCW. After his match last week, Star Boy was acting weird. Our interpreter talked to him and it seems Star Boy doesn't remember anything that happened the last few weeks. He remembers getting ready for a match with Lazer then next thing he knows he was in the ring last week. Strange indeed. It is believed he might have had a touch of amnesia brought on by a concussion. Before we go to the break, a reminder that I will be back later tonight with info on our next super card. So, stay tuned.



--- commercials including the favorite breakfast cereals during the Halloween season: Count Chocula, FrakenBerry and BooBerry ---



Gorilla Typhoon: Next week we are in Portland, OR. We will have a rematch between American Heroes and Red Scare plus an exciting six-man tag match.



Mad Arab vs Bug Buster.

Just like Johnny Kobra last week, Bug Buster was trying to pay Arab back for an unwarranted attack. Unfortunately, also like Johnny, he was unsuccessful. He started the match with a foot stomp that just made Arab, well, mad. Buster survived an early Arabian Suplex. Later a second one almost put him away but he kicked out at the last moment. Buster fought back a couple times but his momentum didn't last long. A third Arabian Suplex finally put him away.

Winner: Mad Arab by pinfall. (***)



--- commercials including a sale on batteries at Radio Shack ---



Keith Blood is talking to the mysterious woman he's been seen with previously when Skullgore and The Gargoyle walk up.

Skullgore: Who is this?

Keith Blood: This is Gothica. She is my manager.

The Gargoyle: What? I'm your manager.

Keith Blood: No, you WERE my manager. She is now. She will lead me and my tag partner to the championship.

Skullgore: She's not leading me anywhere.

Keith Blood: That is correct. You are no longer my partner. He is.

It is then a large, intimidating man, standing almost 7 feet tall, walked up. He wore torn clothes and a hockey mask.

Gothica: Meet SlashMaster. He and Keith Blood are the team Shop of Horrors. They will be World Tag Team champs before long.



The Annihilator vs He-Beast the Barbarian.

The two big men faced off in the middle of the ring. Then they started slugging it out. He-Beast has the initial control. The Annihilator reversed a toss into the corner and went on a roll. An Hasta La Vista almost secured an early win. A second one saw He-Beast kick out with authority. Then The Annihilator tried using Terminated to finish off the Barbarian. But the big man refused to lose. It would not be enough as a couple minutes later a third Hasta La Vista ended his endeavor as he tapped out.

Winner: The Annihilator via submission. (**)



Mean Jeans: Ok, this is the moment you all have been waiting for. The news on the next super card. For the people who have called our hotline, 1-999-THE-SHOW, they already know this. But for those who haven't called, what are you waiting for anyways, here is the news. RCW and Stephen King are proud to bring you...The Stand. Just like King's best seller, this will be a battle of good vs evil. The main event will be a five on five elimination tag team match. Who will win, the good or the evil? We all will find out on Sunday October 26, live from New York City. You can watch live or on closed-circuit TV. Next week, we announce the two captains. So join us to find out who they are.

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9/30/80 Portland, OR - card #36



The show starts with He-Beast the Barbarian standing in the middle of the ring.

He-Beast: Jet Set. The Thinker. You guys were smart to send The Annihilator after me. Even though I almost beat him he got the win. That is more than Jet Set could do. The only problem is he left me breathing. That terminated Jet Set's chance of avoiding me. I am challenging him to a match at The Stand.

Then Jet Set's music plays and he comes out with The Thinker to the stage.

The Thinker: So, you want a match with my man at The Stand? Well, we are getting sick of you. You are like a bad penny; you keep popping up. So, here's the deal. If you want Jet Set, there will be a price to be paid. You put your career on the line. When he beats you, you leave RCW. What do you think about that?

He-Beast: (he thinks for a minute before answering) I will give you an answer next week.

Jet Set: Ha, told you he didn't have the guts to accept our offer.


Gorilla Typhoon: That is a big stipulation The Thinker threw out there. He will have a lot to ponder over the next seven days.

KC: He-Beast? More like She-Beast. If he was a real man, he would have accepted the offer right away.



The All Americans w/Valley Girl and Ball Boy vs Stallions Gone Wild and T.A. Templeton w/Professor Gigawatt in a Six-Man Tag Team match.

The All Americans isolated T.A. on their side of the ring and dominated the action. All Americans performed Grandslam Dunk and Sugar Dunkerton pinned T.A.

Winner: The All Americans by pinfall. (*)



--- commercials including Halloween costumes and make-up at Sears ---



Gorilla Typhoon: Next week The Show will be in Canada. We will be in Calgary where we will see the new tag team, Shop of Horrors, in action plus Mighty Leo defends the USA Championship against Dark Invader.

KC: Someone needs to tell that Slashmaster that Halloween is still a month away.

Gorilla Typhoon: Why don't you do it?

KC: Um, I would but I will be busy doing my Christmas shopping. Want to get that out of the way, ya know.

Gorilla Typhoon: Yea, right. Give me a break.



Arizona Chance vs The Piranha.

The Piranha went up to Arizona and was talking smack as the match started. Arizona scooped him up and hit a Samoan drop. From there Arizona rolled. The Piranha survived Arizona's finisher but not a top rope fist drop a bit later.

Winner: Arizona Chance via pinfall. (*)



--- commercials ---



Mean Jeans: Next month, from New York, we will present our newest super card, The Stand. The main event will be a five-on-five elimination tag team match. It is time to meet the team captains. For the Evil Team, the captain is...Dark Invader.

The menacing entrance music for Dark Invader plays and he joins Mean Jeans.

Mean Jeans: For the Good Team, the captain is...Dude Brohan.

Surf City U.S.A. plays as the Dude comes out.

Dude Brohan: Let me tell ya bro, Good will triumph over Evil at The Stand. I will build a team of good bros and we will stomp this Dark Invader and his team of creeps, bro. Brohan knows all his lil Brohan's will be watching bro and so I can't let them down. If you can't be there live, catch The Stand on closed-circuit TV.

Mean Jeans: Do you have a rebuttal Dark Invader?

He did not as he just stood there menacingly staring at Dude Brohan.

Mean Jeans: Well, ok then. Make sure to tune in next week as we will reveal the teams these two men put together.



Red Scare vs American Heroes.

A chant of U S A breaks out when the team of American Heroes made their way to the ring. It gave them some juice to start the match. They used frequent tags and worked over Space Monkey. He survived a couple Need For Speed. Much like the last time these teams met, Space Monkey was in trouble and made a desperate tag. This time it took more than one move for Hammerhead to get the win. He fought Warhawk and hit a Soviet Sledge but only got a two count. He then got up and waited for Warhawk to do the same. He met Warhawk with a Russian Sickle and hooked a leg for the three count.

Winner: Red Scare via pinfall. (**)


After the match, Hammerhead chanted U S S R but the only ones that joined him were Space Monkey and a couple wise guys in the crowd.

[TTX]

Tennis Pro just can't keep anyone with him anymore.

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Mar 6, 2022 16:26:39 GMT -5 TTX said:

Tennis Pro just can't keep anyone with him anymore.

The All Americans = the faction (Tennis Pro and the tag team of All Americans)

All Americans = Sugar Dunkerton and Dasher Hatfield


I may have to rename the tag team to avoid confusion.