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Post by gnw2022 on May 19, 2022 20:44:34 GMT -5
Kudos .....another fine card...Like the TAG-TEAM scene here!
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Post by bookerbill on May 22, 2022 13:13:13 GMT -5
Card 025 – Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON
Konnan v. The Spoiler
Referee: James Beard, Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Konnan’s lucha based moves has the fans rocking and keeps Spoiler on the defensive early on but a missed charge to the corner turns the momentum of the contest and gives Spoiler a near fall using the ropes for leverage. Konnan manages to escape a BIONIC CLAW grabbing the ropes but a rope-walk smash does damage and Spoiler really dominates the balance of the match stunning Konnan and the fans with an impressive deathjump body block finish. Winner: Spoiler **
Best of Three Falls – Henry Irslinger v. “Terrible Turk” Yusuf Ismail
Referee: Dick Woerhle Dr. Mike Lano at ringside, Vintage Charts
The opening fall started out with near perfect scientific attack from Irslinger who had a counter to everything Ismail tried. Irslinger used his ARMLOCK AND LEG TRIP three times to put Ismail to the mat for a near falls but could not get the victory before the action spilled outside. Both men landed hand and could barely beat the ten count from the official. Irslinger went sent crashing to the floor a second time landing awkwardly. He was not the same after that and Ismail look over with a brutal and controversial assault that earned him plenty of heat and the fall with a STRANGLEHOLD. Things do not get any better for Irslinger early in the second fall as he again is sent crashing the floor injuring his ankle. With a bum leg, Irslinger takes matters into his own hands shoving Ismail through the ropes earing a warning for the official. The move throws Ismail off this game and Irslinger capitalizes with back to back ARMLOCK AND LEG TRIPS to take the second fall via submission. The third fall opens with a toehold from Irslinger that forces Ismail to regroup outside. Irslinger follows him out but Ismail suddenly grabbed Dr. Mike Lano’s spare camera and smashes Irslinger with the weapon leaving him in a heap on the floor. Woerhle quickly calls for the disqualification. The fans are livid as Ismail leaves the ringside to great heat. Winner: 2 – 1 Henry Irslinger by disqualification *****
Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon w/Shawn Daivari v. Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell)
Referee: Joey Marella Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
The heels surround Gary Michael Cappetta before he can finish his introductions but the Bees storm the ring and go on the attack. The Bees get the fans out of their seats with a double back drop to the Butcher but Brunzell is stopped cold by Butcher’s foreign object and is covered for the pin (Snake Eyes!). The fans are again upset and the complaints of the Bees fall on deaf ears. Winners: Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Michael Cappetta. *
Lumberjack Match – Angelo Poffo w/ Bruiser Costa, Frank Dalton, Disco Inferno, and The Spoiler v. Barry Windham w/Jack Brisco, Billy Red Lyons, Brutus Beefcake & Jimmy Snuka
Referee: Dick Woerhle, Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Windham took control of this one from the outset and battered Poffo from corner to corner. A roll to the floor resulted in a beat down for Poffo but when Windham used a SWEETWATER SUPERPLEX The Spoiler interfered and kept Poffo alive. Poffo then look over but the advantage was short lived. Another SWEETWATER SUPLEX looked to end the match but Spoiler again interfered smashing Windham with a foreign object. Windham just barely kicked out of the following cover by Poffo and it took Windham several minutes to get back into the match. Windham had just too many weapons and took the win with a third SWEETWATER SUPLEX. Winner: Barry Windham **
Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) v. Valiant Brothers (“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & “Luscious” Johnny Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Morgan Dollar, Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Dollar has strict instructions for both teams for before the bell. The story in this one was the double teaming by both teams that kept the action going back and forth. The Express began to step up their attack at the expense of “Luscious” Johnny and only the timely distraction of Albano saved Valant after a DOUBLE DROPKICK. The Express combined for their finisher again and this time Albano rang the bell himself. As Dollar argued with Albano, the Valiant took out Gibson with a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE for a huge near fall. The action spilled to the floor where Johnny Valiant smashed Gibson with a chair across the back. Dollar would not stand for it and called for the disqualification. A flurry of dropkicks from Morton sent the Valiant Brothers out of the ring post match and the fans popped huge the Express took out Albano with a double dropkick. Winner: Rock ‘n’ Roll Express by disqualification. ** ½
Jim Londos v. Don Muraco
Referee: Dick Woerhle, Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Captain Lou Albano must have really been knocked for a loop by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express because he does not come to ringside with Muraco tonight. This was a classic. Muraco appeared slightly off his game early and Londos took advantage twice catching Muraco with crotch lift and slams while working on various body parts as well. Muraco used his size to make a comeback and punished Londos with suplexes and a series of dropkicks and slams. Twice Muraco put Londos into the mat with a HAWAIIAN HAMMER but Londos was able to get the shoulder up both times much to the delight of the fans. An Asiatic Spike slowed things down and really took the life out of Londos who struggled from that point to get any sustained offensive aside from the occasional counter attack. Muraco uses a series of Russian Leg Sweeps to set up a third HAWAIIAN HAMMER to get what appeared to be a quick three count from Woerhle. Winner: Don Muraco ****
Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match – Vachons (Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon) [ch] v. Midnight Express (Stan Lane & Bobby Eaton) w/Jim Cornette
Referee: Morgan Dollar, Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Cornette is only around momentarily as Dollar sends the official to the back out of concerns of potential interference. The Express were not happy the champions went to work focusing their attack on Lane. Eaton had to make the save after a HANGMAN and again after a PILEDRIVER from Mad Dog Vachon. Eaton was finally able to get tagged into the match to allow Lane to regain his senses. From the that point, the Express began to take control of the action including plenty of double teaming. Mad Dog Vachon kicked out after a VEG-O-MATIC and after a top rope elbow from Eaton. Later, Butcher Vachon saves his brother from a second VEG-O-MATIC. The Vachon were not able to get anything going and the Express wisely kept Lane on the apron for most of the remainder of the action until a third VEG-O-MATIC, this time to Butcher Vachon, gave the Express the victory and their second Canadian Open Tag Team Championship. Winners and new Canadian Open Tag Team Champions (2): Midnight Express. *****
Canadian Heavyweight Title Match: The Destroyer [ch] v. Bob Backlund
Referee: Dick Woerhle, Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Backlund took control of this one in the opening seconds and had a two and half count after a delayed vertical suplex before the match was minute old. From that point it was all Backlnd who picked up two more near falls and a near submission with a Boston Crab. Backlund allowed just one counter attack move from the champion and then went back to work and picked up a submission with a head scissors! Destroyer was furious after the match with Woerhle who may have jumped the gun on his decision but we have a new Canadian Heavyweight Champion. Winner and new Canadian Heavyweight Champion: Bob Backlund. **
News and Views:
• Obviously the top news story in the territory is the two huge title changes on tonight’s card from Maple Leaf Gardens. First, we have a new Canadian Heavyweight Champion as Bob Backlund simply took apart Destroyer on route to capturing the title for the first time. The match was not without some controversy as Destroyer claims he would have never submitted to something as simplistic as a head scissors. Many fans in attendance were shocked that Dick Woerhle called for the bell when he did which seems to support Destroyer’s claims. To address the situation, Commissioner Teddy Long booked a rematch for the Title on the first available date which is at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena in Niagara Falls (Card 28). The event it sure to be a sell out so get your tickets early.
• We also have new Canadian Open Tag Team Champions as the Midnight Express left Toronto for the second straight time. The Express overcame Jim Cornette being escorted out of ringside before the match even began and a quick start by the champions to mount what may have been one of the most impressive comebacks in territory history to get the convincing victory.
• One of highlights of the tonight’s card was the best of the falls encounter between Henry Irslinger and “Terrible Turk” Yusuf Ismail that ended with Irslinger being left in a battered heap on the floor after the disqualification finish to the third and deciding fall. Irslinger looks bad after the match but is not expected to miss any time away from the ring. The two will be back at it again as part of the card at the Convention Center in Hamilton (Card 27) once again in a best of three falls encounter. This time, the third fall, if necessary, will be under Texas Death rules so there will be a winner.
• The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express picked up a big win tonight and remain in the hunt for a shot at the Canadian Open Tag Team Championship. They will have to go through the now former two time champions Vachon Brothers to get that opportunity as Commission Long has booked a number one contenders match between the two teams as part of the Ringside Tapings at the Brantford Civic Centre (Card 26).
• The team of Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon under the guidance of Shawn Daivari picked up a controversial victory tonight and afterward Daivari expressed that his team was ready to move up the tag team division. The Killer Bees have other ideas however and were not pleased with how Butcher used a foreign object to get the win. The Bees are looking for a rematch which has caused some to question their state of mind.
• Barry Windham told the media after tonight’s match that he was done with Angelo Poffo and was looking for a shot at the Canadian Heavyweight Title regardless of who is champion. Windham also has words for the Spoiler who used a foreign object on Windham during tonight’s Lumberjack Match that they can meet in the ring any time
• Don Muraco picked up a very impressive victory tonight and is looking to make his shot at the Canadian Heavyweight Title. Muraco. Muraco will have to wait until the rematch between Destroyer and Backlund takes place but will Muraco be able to maintain his spot at the top of the contender’s list with more wins like the one tonight?
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Post by TTX on May 22, 2022 13:49:09 GMT -5
Congrats to Backlund and no shame on Destroyer for not managing the win. Liked the Monsoon/Butcher win and ME also gains gold. Fun show.
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Post by Pariah on May 22, 2022 16:31:14 GMT -5
Big win for Backlund and can't say the result was overly surprising... But, I really like how you spun the finish into an immediate rematch for The Destroyer... Does he have a legitimate beef? Possibly... But, there's certainly no question that Backlund deserves to wear the gold.
Looks like banning Cornette did wonders for that tag title match... FIVE STARS! Very nice!
This was a top notch event from start to finish... Muraco and Londos delivered in a big way, despite the flash finish... Windham overcame some adversity to score a big victory... Plus, there's no doubting that the pairing of Abby & Gorilla is going to make some people sit up and take notice... Entertaining, as always!
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Post by bookerbill on May 22, 2022 22:25:44 GMT -5
Thanks for the feedback TTX and PariahI am not completely sold on the pairing of Monsoon and Butcher yet. Given the personalities involved there is a natural story to tell which will be fun to play out but I may need the roster spots to freshen things up. |
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Post by bookerbill on May 23, 2022 8:55:08 GMT -5
Card 026 - Brantford & District Civic Centre, Brantford, ON – Ringside TV taping
Ringside 21
Rock Riddle v. Barry Windhan
Referee: James Beard
Riddle was making his debut in the territory and was in tough against a stronger and fast opponent. A series of sleepers by Windham slowed down Riddle but the big Texan was not able to put Riddle away before Riddle took control after a brawl on the floor went his way. Riddle used a pair of BOSTON CRABS, a figure four cobra sleeper and a figure four leglock to nearly get submissions and Windham was fortunate to make the ropes to keep the action going each time. The fans were stunned at the beating Windham was taking. This one ended up back on the floor where Windham, clearly frustrated, smashes Riddle with a chair shot. James, who usually lets that type of thing pass, called for the disqualification. The fans were shocked. Winner: Rock Riddle by disqualification. ***
Bill Apter presented the rankings
Canadian Heavyweight Champion: Bob Backlund (3)
1. The Destroyer (CDN)
2. Barry Windham (5)
3. Don Muraco (2)
4. The Spoiler (-)
5. Jim Londos (4)
6. Jimmy Snuka (1)
7. Henry Irslinger (7)
8. Konnan (6)
9. Yusuf Ismail (8)
10. Angelo Poffo (-)
Canadian Open Tag Team Champions: Midnight Express (COTT)
1. Vachons (3)
2. Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (2)
3. Valiant Brothers (1)
4. Killer Bees (-)
5. Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon (-)
Don Muraco & Captain Lou Albano are interviewed by Gordon Solie and state their case about Muraco being the number one contender. Muraco turns his attention to his opponent tonight who is already in the ring, Brutus Beefcake, and his comments cause Beefcake to charge the interview area and a start a brawl!
Brutus Beefcake v. Don Muraco w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Morgan Dollar
The action spills back to the ring. Dollar calls for the bell and then calls out security to remove Albano from ringside! The fans were roaring and Beefcake built on the energy and took the battle to Muraco in and out of the ring with all of his signature offense. Despite several minutes in control, Beefcake was not able to get the three count after a power slam and clothesline before Muraco stopped him cold with a shoulder suplex. The match was back and forth as they spilled outside and Muraco slammed Beefcake face first into the ring bell. Dollar quickly called for the bell as Beefcake was out of his feet. Muraco planted Beefcake in the middle of the ring with a HAWAIIAN HAMMER much to the displeasure of the fans. Winner: Brutus Beefcake by disqualification **
Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) v. Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon)
Referee: Dick Woehrle
The former Canadian Open Tag Team Champions are clearly not in a good mood and corner Gary Michael Cappetta. Butcher grabs the announcer but Morton & Gibson hit the ring to we are underway. The Express makes quick tags in and out against Butcher Vachon and use their speed to keep their larger opponent off balance. Morton then lands three consecutive dropkicked to the heavyweight Algerian and then hooks the leg for the three count for the stunning victory. Winners: Rock ‘n’ Roll Express DUD
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express are interviewed by Gordon Solie and tell the fans in Hamilton to get ready for a party because they are coming to take home the Titles. Canadian Open Tag Team Champions The Midnight Express are lead out by Jim Cornette and they have something to say about it. Commissioner Teddy Long joins in confirming it will be the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express against Midnight Express at the Hamilton Convention Centre (Card 27) for the Titles. Long then says he wants to see a definitive winner so it will the Express v. the Express inside a steel cage! A steel cage match in Steel Town!
Ringside 22
Former Canadian Heavyweight Champion The Destroyer is interviewed by Gordon Solie while D’Lo Brown waits in the ring. Suddenly, Bruiser Costa and Frank Dalton attack Brown and lay the boots to him. Solie demands to know if the Destroyer had anything to do with this and the Destroyer simply brags about his intelligence and heads to the ring.
D’Lo Brown v. The Destroyer
Referee : Morgan Dollar
The heat for Destroyer was off the charts but Brown managed to turn the tables and send Costa and Dalton packing as the bell rang. Brown took over immediately and had Destroyer on the run and begging off at every opportunity. Brown picked up a near fall after a Samoan Drop Flapjack and later connected the LO DOWN but could not get the win. Destroyer continued to back off until he had an opportunity taking Brown down with an airplane spin and the trapping him in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK. Winner: The Destroyer. **
Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) v. Bruiser Costa & Frank Dalton
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Blair gets the start in the ring and trades moves with Dalton. Blair gets control but Costa tags in and the catches Blair with a running stomp that knocks him loopy. Costa the applies THE CLAW and Dalton takes down Bruznell blocking the pin save. Winners: Bruiser Costa & Frank Dalton. DUD
Non-Title Match - Canadian Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund v. Angelo Poffo
Referee: James Beard
Backlund quickly overwhelmed Poffo with his mix of power and skill before unleashing a series of suplexes for two counts and finally a underhook suplex for the win. Winner: Bob Backlund DUD
Bob Backlund is interviewed after the match and tells the fans he will be a fighting champion, whether it is against Angelo Poffo, The Destroyer, Jim Londos or anyone else in the contenders list. Don Muraco and Captain Lou Albano come out and issues a challenge for the title. Backlund again states he will be a fighting champion but before he can finish “Holla, Holla, Holla” the Commissioner is to address the situation. Long decides that Muraco is indeed a top contender for the title but according to Bill Apter, so is Barry Windham. Long decides that Windham and Muraco will meet in number one contenders match at the Kingston Centre (Card 29) and the winner of the match will face the Canadian Heavyweight Champion at Maple Leaf Gardens (Card 30). Long then adds that it will be a Falls Count Anywhere Match!
Ringside 23
Nacho Barrera & Johnny Rodz v. Valiant Brothers (“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & “Luscious” Johnny Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Albano’s frustration with Dollar continued to boil over and the official sent Albano to the back yet again. The actions of the referee have the Valiant Brothers off their game and Barrera takes advantage dominating against “Handsome” Jimmy. The Valiant Brothers are able to regain their focus and cut of Rodz from this partner. Rodz survives back to back SPINNING NECKBREAKERS but a SUPER ELBOW get the win. Winners: Valiant Brothers * ½
Konnan v. George South
Referee: James Beard
Konnon struck early with a DDT that shut down South’s attack and should have likely ended it. Konnan showcased his Lucha offense and then score the win with a NIAGARA DRIVER. Winner: Konnan DUD
Jim Cornette leads out Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Midnight Express to speak with Gordon Solie and Cornette assures that Mamma Cornette is looking into legal action to have Teddy Long removed from the Commissioner’s Office.
Non-Title Match - Jerry Brisco & Billy Red Lyons v. Canadian Open Tag Team Champions The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane) w/ Jim Cornette
Referee: Joey Marella
Lyons and Eaton trade moves but a Double Goozle gives the champions the advantage. Lane dominates and puts Lyons away with a RUSSIAN LEG SWEEP. Winners: Midnight Express. DUD
Ringside 24
Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon w/Shawn Daivari v. “Sodbuster” Kenny Jay & Jake “The Milkman” Milliman
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Daivari gets under the skin of Morgan Dollar before the bell with his thoughts on how to officiate a match. It made little difference as this one was over quickly. Butcher stood on Milliman while Daivari taunted the fans and then struck with a SUDANES MEAT CLEAVER for the win. Winners: Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon. DUD
Disco Inferno v. Jim Londos
Referee: Joey Marella
Londos had the fans behind him and used a slow and stead scientific attack to wear down Inferno mixed in with rabbit punches. Inferno used the occasional questionable tactic to get some offense of his own but he was clearly outmatched tonight and Londos used a crotch lift and slam to get the pin. Winner: Jim Londos. * ½
Jimmy Snuka is interviewed by Gordon Solie and thanks the fans for their support. Before Solie can ask too many questions The Spoiler jumps the Superfly from behind the two brawl their way to the ring…
The Spoiler v. Jimmy Snuka
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Spoiler batters Snuka all the way to the ring and then tosses him inside for a near fall after Dollar calls for the bell. Rope-walk smash does more damage and a double underhook suplex nearly ends it. Snuka is taking a beating and the fans are frantic. Superfly responds backdropping Spoiler to the floor. The brawl on the floor ends with a body slam from Snuka to the concrete. Back in the ring, Snuka takes flight with a SUPERFLY LEAP for the win. Winner: Jimmy Snuka **
Dark Match – Canadian Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund & Killer Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell) v. The Destroyer, Frank Dalton & Bruiser Costa
Referee: Joey Marella
Blair starts off against Dalton but struggles. Costa is able to continue to put pressure on the Killer Bee but Brunzell gets into the action. The momentum does not change. Destroyer tags in but gets backdropped to the floor. Brunzell comes out after Destroyer and it is a mistake. A chop block takes out the leg and once the action returns to the ring, Destroyer applies his FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK. Blair jumps in for the save starting a wild brawl. Marella has lost control and calls for the bell disqualifying Blair for kicking off the brawl. Winners: The Destroyer, Frank Dalton & Bruiser Costa by disqualification * 1/2
News and Views
• Lots of hype going into the upcoming title matches coming out of tonight’s ringside taping and in particular the Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match in Hamilton (Card 27) which will now take place in a Steel Cage.
• The Destroyer will attempt to regain the Canadian Heavyweight Title from Bob Backlund in Niagara Falls (Card 28) with both men finding success in their television matches. Despite being on opposite sides of the dark match main event six man tag team encounter, Champion and challenger were no in the ring together [sorry fans! The dice had other ideas]
• What was meant to be a simple spot show in Kingston (Card 29) has turned into a event with significant title implications thanks to Teddy Long who has booked a Falls Count Anywhere Number One Contenders Match between Barry Windham & Don Muraco.
• Brutus Beefcake has left the territory after tonight’s event
• I called an audible on the Dark Match tonight which was originally advertised as Barry Windham v. Don Muraco. Once the Falls Count Anywhere match was booked I wanted to save their showdown for the Kingston event. Muraco contract was up for this card so I needed to decide whether to move him out or keep him around. He is staying and the dice roll indicated he will be sticking around until at least card 33.
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Post by TTX on May 23, 2022 9:02:56 GMT -5
Bees are really struggling. Nice win for Riddle even if it was dq.
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Post by Pariah on May 28, 2022 4:13:07 GMT -5
RnR Express challenging the Midnighters for the belts inside a steel cage... Nothing short of classic fare, my friend... Can't wait!
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Post by bookerbill on May 29, 2022 10:32:45 GMT -5
Card 027 – Hamilton Convention Centre, Hamilton, ON
Rock Riddle v. Barry Windham
Referee: James Beard; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Riddle again gets an impressive start and goes hold for hold with Windham but a series of uppercuts and back to back power slams gives Windham the advantage. A sleeper slows it down and Windham gets the victory with a LARIAT. Winner: Barry Windham * ½
Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon w/Shawn Daivari v. Killers Bees (B. Brian Blair & Jim Brunzell)
Referee: Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
This was a fun match from start to finish. The Bees used double teaming and quick tags to control the match until Butcher avoided a charge to the corner and scored a near fall using the ropes for leverage on Brunzell. Brunzell took a beating from both Monsoon and Butcher but the Bees used double teaming to get back into the match and looked to have the match won after a KILLER DROPKICK to Butcher but a pin save by Monsoon kept the match going. Monsoon managed to avoid a splash in the corner and nearly picked up the three count. The Bees looked to be in serious trouble but MASKED CONFUSION turned the momentum of the match. Killer Bee #1 came off the top on Monsoon with a perfect cross body block deathjump for a two and half count. The Bees then executed a BEE STING on Monsoon. Daivari attempted to interfere but a dropkick from Killer Bee #1 sent the manager flying off the apron as Killer Bee #2 score the pin. Winner: Killer Bees ***
Konnan v. D’Lo Brown
Referee: Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Konnan is all over Brown from the opening bell and soon has Brown planted with a NIAGARA DRIVER. Brown gets the shoulder up at the last second but cannot get anything going until he reverses a whip into the corner and charges in. Konnan gets out of the way and Brown hits the corner hard leading to a roll up by Konnan and the three count. Winner: Konnan. *
Valiant Brothers (“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & “Luscious” Johnny Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano v. Vahons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon)
Referee: James Beard; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
The Valiant Brothers controlled this match from the open bell picking up a near fall after a DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE to Mad Dog Vachon. Butcher Vachon was able to get into the ring and lead his team back but the action went to the floor where “Handsome” Jimmy grabbed a spare camera from Dr. Mike Lano and smashed Vachon in the face with the device. Vachon was busted open. Valiant tossed his foe back to the floor and came out after him. However, Vachon reversed a whip and Valiant ate the ring post shoulder first. Back inside, Vachon used a HANGMAN and that was it. Winners: Vachons ** ½
Jim Londos v. The Spoiler
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Spoiler gets into the face of Dollar before the bell and the official seems shaken up. Spoiler gained the early upper hand and punished Londos including an impressive rope-walk smash. Londos really struggled with the Spoiler’s size advantage. Londos showed his fight when he got the best of an exchange on the floor with a series of forearms. Londos took over and the fans were roaring as he executed a BOSTON CRAB followed by back to back to back AIRPLANE SPINS. Ringside exploded when Spoiler got a shoulder up at the last second for the third time. Londos was momentarily stunned but quickly went back to work and picked up the three count after a crotch lift and slam. Winner: Jim Londos ****
Best of Three Falls Match – Henry Irslinger v. “Terrible Turk” Yusuf Ismail
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside; Vintage Charts
Fall one starts off as a stalemate but Irslinger’s counter attack out of the corners and near the ropes gives him the upper hand leading to a FLYING HEADLOCK and a ARMLOCK AND LEG TRIP. Ismail survives and mounts a vicious but impressive comeback including a STRANGEHOLD and knee wrencher. Ismail attacks the face with punches, eye gouges and nostril rippers earing great heat. Ismail then uses a knee wrencher to get the submission to take the first fall. The fans get behind Irslinger and he responses coming to life in the second fall once again with countering skills but a FLYING HEADLOCK does not get the pin. Ismail regains the advantage and uses his STRANGEHOLD finisher but Dollar checks and calls for the disqualification evening the bout at one fall each. The third fall is contested under Texas Death Rules to ensure a winner. Irslinger shocks many by showing some viciousness of his own during the brawls on the floor sending Ismail into the rails several times. Back in the ring, he catches Ismail with a ARMLOCK AND LEG TRIP twice but Ismail kicks out of both covers. In the end, Ismail uses his power to take over the match and gets the win with a STRANGEHOLD. Winner: Yusuf Ismail *****
Steel Cage Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match – Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane) [ch] w/Jim Cornette v. Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson)
Referee: Joey Marella
The fans were ready for this one and the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express delivered their best outing so far completely dominating the action with double teaming. Both Eaton and Lane tasted the cage wall early and often with both men wearing the crimson mask. The slingshot stomp was a key weapon for the Express as they punished both Eaton and Lane from bell to bell. In the end a double back body back that sent Lane flying sky high ended the match as Morton made the cover while Gibson cut off the pin save. Winners and New Canadian Open Tag Team Champions: Rock ‘n’ Roll Express ***
News and Views:
• Congratulations to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express who captured their first Canadian Open Tag Team Championship with an absolute thrashing of their career long foes Midnight Express. Cornette remained livid after the matches tonight about the Steel Cage Match stipulation and has promised the gold will back in the possession of the Midnight Express after a rematch between the two teams at the Maple Leaf Gardens event (Card 30).
• Many in attendance where taken aback by the violence displayed between Henry Irslinger and Yusuf Ismail and wondered where this feud would go next. The answer was not long coming as Commissioner Teddy Long has signed a steel cage encounter between the two men as part of the upcoming show at the Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens
• Shawn Daivari was livid after his team of Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon dropped their encounter to the Killer Bees in a controversial finish. Teddy Long addressed Daivari’s concerns by signing an immediate rematch between the two sides at the next show from the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena (Card 28)
• In the main event in Niagara Falls, new Canadian Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund puts his title on the line against former Champion The Destroyer!
• D’Lo Brown has departed the territory after his appearance tonight and will be competing in the Southern United States in the coming weeks
• Angelo Poffo will be joined by his son Lanny Poffo in Niagara Falls with the father and son duo step into the ring to challenge the team of Jack Brisco & Billy Red Lyons
• UK competitor David Taylor makes his return to the territory and will be in action in Niagara Falls when he battled Disco Inferno in singles action
• Niagara Falls will also feature a battle of top contenders when Don Muraco takes on Konnan
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Post by TTX on May 29, 2022 10:40:49 GMT -5
Looks like RNR and the Vachons may be battling soon. Congrats to Londos on a great win.
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