Booker Bill's Maple Leaf Wrestling Reboot

[TTX]

Jimmy...should have just beaten them. ME on fire. Fun times as always.

[Pariah]

The Midnighters (who have finally started to perform in my Legends fed) secure a huge win, but their rivalry with the RnR Express appears to be far from over.

Thoroughly enjoyed Konnan vs. Monsoon, despite the DQ finish... And I'm also very eager to find out the identity of Abdullah's next victim *ahem*... I mean opponent, of course... Fun times!

[bookerbill]

Card 020 – Maple Leaf Gardens, Toronto, ON

Jim Brunzell v. Frank Dalton
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
This turned out of be a barn burner of the match that went back and forth from the outset. Brunzell gained the advantage with his speed and landed a KILLER DROPKICK but could not get the pin. It would be first of several times that Brunzell hit his finisher before the match was over. Dalton was able to get his shots in including slams and guillotine on bottom ropes. Brunzell kicked out of Dalton’s ATOMIC DROP and the action continued. The finish came after a back and forth flurry that ended with an ATOMIC DROP. Brunzell kicked out but Dalton hit his finisher for the fourth time and took the victory. Winner: Frank Dalton **** ½

Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) v. Texas Hangmen (Killer & Psycho)
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Back to back hot matches to kick off the night as both of these teams clearly had something to prove. It was classic power v. speed. The Hangmen used plenty of double teaming to take over the match. At one point, the Hangmen regained control with an illegal switch. Despite their size advantage, the Hangmen were never able to get either of the Express in a position to get a pin and it was Ricky Morton who rolled up Killer in the corner after a missed charge to the buckles for a big near fall. A CROSS BODY BLOCK followed for the win. Winners: Rock ‘n’ Roll Express. ***

Henry Irslinger v. “Terrible Turk” Yusuf Ismail
Referee: Joey Marella; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Irslinger matched Ismail hold for hold until Ismail managed to toss Irslinger to the floor. Back in the ring, Ismail used a neck wrencher to soften up Irslinger before applying his controversial STRANGLEHOLD for the win. Winner: Yusuf Ismail *

Konnan v. Gorilla Monsoon
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Monsoon gets under the skin of the official before the bell. Monsoon foul mood continued after the bell and he was able to absorb all of Konnan’s offense and dropped him with overhead chops. Konnan was reeling and Monsoon him away with a MANCHURIAN LANDSLIDE. Winner: Gorilla Monsoon DUD

Bob Backlund & Jim Londos v. Valiant Brothers (“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & “Luscious” Johnny Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: James Beard; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Backlund & Londos dominated this one from the open bell with Londos taking on both Valiant Brothers including fireman carry slams and crotch lift & slams to “Luscious” Johnny for near falls. Only the timely interference of Albano keeps the action going after Backlund traps Johnny Valiant in a CROSSFACE CHICKEN WING. The Valiants have a brief offensive run but it is short lived and Londos uses a simple grinding armbar to get the submission on Johnny Valiant. Winners: Bob Backlund & Jim Londos * ½

Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match Vachons (Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon) [ch] v. Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane) w/Jim Cornette
Referee: Dick Woerhle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Stan Lane has trouble dealing with the size of Butcher Vachon but Eaton and Lane manage to get control of the action with double teaming against Mad Dog Vachon. Butcher Vachon makes the save after a VEG-O-MATIC but Vachon cannot get out of the ring and the Express continue to double team leading to a second VEG-O-MATIC and a title change. Winners and New Canadian Open Tag Team Champions: Midnight Express. * ½

Canadian Heavyweight Title Match – The Destroyer [ch] v. Barry Windham
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Windham took control early on and Destroyer had to slip to the floor to think things over but Windham came out after him starting a wild brawl while Lano captured the action. Back in the ring, it was a back and forth battle. Windham managed to bounce out of the corner with a clothesline that rocked the champion and lead to a LARIAT for a huge near fall. Destroyer was in serious trouble but managed to roll through a deathjump cross body attempt from Windham and with the hook of the tights nearly ended it. Destroyer landed a Bombs Away that did some significant damage. The support of the fans fired up Windham for a comeback including a lengthy figure four leglock on the champion. Destroyer countered a backdrop late with a nasty looking piledriver that stunned Windham in the middle of the ring. Destroyer quickly applied his FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK and Windham could not escape. Winner: The Destroyer – title defense V.5 ****.

Steel Cage Match – Don Muraco w/Captain Lou Albano v. Jimmy Snuka
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Dollar is quick to order Albano to the back and the fans love it. Snuka is like a wild animal and Muraco tastes the steel early and often, quickly becoming a bloody mess. Muraco can get nothing going early as Snuka lands chops, head butts and backbreakers in addition to running Muraco into the cage again and again. Muraco finally has an opening but his charge to the corner is met with a backdrop that sends Muraco flipping into the cage wall again. Flying head butt lands and then Snuka climbs the cage wall for a SUPERFLY LEAP from the corner of the cage for one sided victory! Winner: Jimmy Snuka. **

News and Views
• Congratulations to Midnight Express who are the new Canadian Open Tag Team Champions after a dominating outing tonight to capture the titles. The Vachons will not have to wait long for their return match as the two teams will clash again at the Brantford Civic Centre (Card 22)
• Despite owning Jimmy Snuka in recent outings, Don Muraco was absolutely destroyer tonight in his steel cage encounter with the Superfly. Muraco’s manger Captain Lou Albano was quick to claim that Morgan Dollar overstepped his authority by forcing Albano from ringside given the steel cage stipulation so it remains to be seen whether or not things are settled between these to competitors.
• Destroyer continues to turn back challenger after challenger as Canadian Heavyweight Champion. Jimmy Snuka’s victory tonight has pushed him to the top of the contender’s list and the Superfly will challenge Destroyer for the gold at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium (Card 23).
• Jim Brunzell made his debut tonight in losing effort against Frank Dalton. The bout was originally scheduled to be a tag team encounter featuring the Killer Bees against Dalton and Bruiser Costa but Brunzell’s partner B. Brian Blair encounter travel difficulties and could not make the show. The Bees will make their tag team debut as part of the upcoming Ringside Taping in Hamilton (Card 21) instead
• The Texas Hangmen have departed the territory after tonight’s action and will be heading to the Mid West to compete. Also leaving for the Mid-West is Alexis Smirnoff.
• It was announced after the card tonight that Hugh Morrus has departed the territory as well. With several roster spots open, that means we can expect to see several new competitors in the territory in the coming cards.
• Already announced for the upcoming Ringside Tapings (Card 21) will be Canadian Heavyweight Champion The Destroyer taking on Konnan in non-title action. Also in non title action, Rock ‘n’ Roll Express will face their rivals and Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Midnight Express.

[TTX]

Eaton and Lane keep rocking and rolling. Big wins by Dalton and Destroyer as well.

[Pariah]

Looks like your steel cage encounter between Snuka and Muraco played out in a very similar manner to my own... Despite being somewhat one-sided, the performance of Superfly still made it exciting for the audience.

As much as I enjoyed the Vachons as tag champs, I'm looking forward to watching MX carry the gold for awhile... And it lends an interesting dynamic to their ongoing feud with the Rock n' Rollers.

Fun times, my friend... As always!

[cruefan68]

The action at MLG was awesome as usual save for Jimmy Snuka beating Don Muraco in the Steel Cage match. Ok, the match was fun but as a big Muraco fan I don't enjoy seeing him lose to Snuka lol. The same recently happened in Pariah's LCW so it looks like Snuka is chalking up some big wins.

Congrats to the Midnight Express coming off an epic bout with the Rock n' Roll Express and going on to win the Canadian Open Tag Titles from the Vachon's. The tag team action in MLW is always top notch.

The Destroyer looking good on top as the Canadian champion after that great version five title defense against Barry Windham. It will be really interesting to see if the masked man can turn back his next challenge from the "Superfly".

[bookerbill]

Card 021 – The Forum, Hamilton, ON – Ringside TV Taping

Ringside 17
Frank Dalton & Bruiser Costa v. Killer Bees
Referee: Morgan Dollar;
Costa and Dalton work over Brunzell early including bites from both men that earn them heat. Blair is able to get into the match and the momentum turns. A powerslam to Costa sets up a SLEEPER. Costa escapes and Blair applies his finisher again. Brunzell blocks the pin save and the Bees have the victory. Winner: Killer Bees *

Bill Apter presents the rankings!

Canadian Heavyweight Champion: The Destroyer (CDN)
1. Jimmy Snuka (2)
2. Don Muraco (3)
3. Bob Backlund (1)
4. Jim Londos (6)
5. Barry Windham (5)
6. Konnan (-)
7. Henry Irslinger (-)
8. Yusuf Ismail (-)
9. Abdullah The Butcher (-)
10. Gorilla Monsoon (-)

Canadian Open Tag Team Champions: Midnight Express (3)
1. Valiant Brothers (1)
2. Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (2)
3. Vachons (COTT)
4. Bob Backlund & Jim Londos (5)
5. Frank Dalton & Bruiser Costa (-)

Abdullah The Butcher w/Shawn Daivari v. Johnny Rodz
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Dollar causes some ruckus when he sends Daivari to the dressing room before the match gets underway. An impact on Butcher does not show as he dominates this encounter using a SUDANESE MEAT CLEAVER to get the three count. Winner: Abdullah The Butcher. DUD

World Champion The Destroyer is interviewed by Gordon Solie and shares his unhappiness about having to defend against Jimmy Snuka in Oshawa.
Non-Title Match – Canadian Heavyweight Champion The Destroyer v. Konnan
Referee: James Beard
The fans are all over Destroyer but the champion focuses on the task at hand getting the upper hand on Konnan almost immediately. Destroyer uses a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK but Konnan is able to turn the champion over for a reversal. Konnan gets in a belly to belly suplex but cannot maintain the advantage. Konnan then avoids a charge to the corner and scores two with a roll up. Destroyer comes back and a bow and arrow does some damage before a Bombs Away lands. Destroyer then moves to a second FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK for the submission. Winner: The Destroyer. **

Ringside 18

D’Lo Brown v. Spoiler
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Spoiler uses his slight power advantage to gain control of this one after an initial back and forth. An elbow drop scores a one count and Spoiler moves to a BIONIC CLAW but Brown makes the ropes. The action turns when Brown catches Spoiler on to the corner and slams him to the mat popping the fans. Brown starts an offensive flurry including a Samoan Drop Flapjack and Shakey, Skakey leg drop. Spoiler goes hard into the corner but avoids Brown’s follow up charge sending Brown hard into the corner. Spoiler rolls him up and gets the three count using the ropes for leverage! Winner: The Spoiler. ** ½

Disco Inferno v. Jimmy Snuka
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Snuka greets his fans on the way to the ring and gains the early advantage with a sleeperhold and a backbreaker. Inferno is able to reverse a whip to the corner and catches Snuka with a kick. A jumping face buster gets a one count for Inferno and the action goes outside. Snuka bounces Inferno’s face off the table and Dollar makes a controversial and quick disqualification. Winner: Disco Inferno *

The always colourful Jim Cornette joins the Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Midnight Express with Gordon Solie for a heat gaining interview segment.

Non Title Match – Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Midnight Express (Stan Lane & Bobby Eaton) w/Jim Cornette v. Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson)
Referee: Joey Marella
This was the longest encounter between theset two teams to date. The champions were able to get upper hand initially and looked to have things wrapped up with a VEG-O-MATIC to Gibson. Even the pin save was blocked but Gibson kicked out and that started the comeback. The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express managed to keep Bobby Eaton in the ring and only a timely jab from a tennis racket from Cornette kept the action going. The Midnight Express hit another VEG-O-MATIC on Gibson but Morton was able to make the save and the action continued. Both members of the Midnight Express tasted the steel with Eaton being busted open. In the end, Gibson connected with an enzugiri that put down Eaton for the three count (Eaton’s pin ended up at 13!). Winners: Rock ‘n’ Roll Express. *****

Ringside 19

“Sodbuster” Kenny Jay & Jake “The Milkman” Milliman v. Valiant Brothers (“Luscious” Johnny Valiant & “Handsome” Jimmy Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Morgan Dollar
The Valiant Brothers cut off Jay from the opening bell and gave him a vicious beating before a SUPER ELBOW ended it. Winners: Valiant Brothers DUD

Billy Red Lyons v. Angelo Poffo
Referee: Joey Marella
Lyons was making his debut in the territory and the fans were solidly behind their fellow Canadian. The action started with a back and forth display of flawless counters from both men as they struggled to gain the upper hand. Poffo gained control with a mix of brawling and skill leading to his NECKBREAKER. Lyons was able to kick out and the action carried on. Lyons had moments where he had the crowd rocking with rapid fire dropkicks and later when he countered a charge to the corner with a backdrop that spilled the action to the floor but it was Poffo who really controlled the last half of the match and put Lyons way with a second NECKBREAKER. Winner: Angelo Poffo ** ½

Shawn Daivari is interviewed by Gordon Solie and brings out the newest member of his stable…Gorilla Monsoon! Daivari has nothing good to say about the fans or the locker room and this brings out Monsoon’s opponent Jim Londos. A brawl breaks out and the action heads to the ring!

Jim Londos v. Gorilla Monsoon w/Shawn Daivari
Referee: Dick Woehrle
The action was hot from the moment Woehrle called for the bell. Monsoon was able to reverse a whip into the corner and stop Londos with a kick. A reverse headlock throw and body slam toss had the fans gasping for their hero but Londos battled back escaping a nerve hold pinch and the catching Monsoon in a fireman’s carry slam. Londos quickly covered Monsoon for the impressive victory. Winner: Jim Londos * ½

Ringside 20

Frogman LeBlanc & George South v. Vachons (Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon)
Referee: Dick Woehrle
The former Canadian Open Tag Team Champions were in a foul mood from the outset but South and LeBlanc came to fight tonight. Just when it looked like this would be a complete squash, LeBlanc rolled clear of a deathjump attack from Butcher Vachon and score a two count. Mad Dog Vachon would get the match back under control against South but South was able to reverse a whip on the floor and send Mad Dog shoulder first into the post! The fans were wondering if they would see an upset and again South stunned the crowd backdropped Mad Dog Vachon to the floor. Vachon was able to drag South outside and choked him out with a television cord. A PILEDRIVER in the middle of the ring moments later ended it. Winners: Vachons **

Henry Irslinger v. “Terrible Turk” Yusuf Ismail
Referee: Dick Woehrle, Vintage Charts
There was some real grit and hostility between these to competitors who had split their last two contests. Irslinger gained an early advantage but a pair of ARMLOCK AND LEG TRIPS did not put away his much larger foe. The action spilled to the floor several times and until finally both men started to brawl at ringside. Ismail was the aggressor and locked him his STRANGLEHOLD at ringside. He refused to heed the warnings of the Woehrle and was disqualified. Security and officials stormed the ring to separate the two competitors after the bell. Winner: Henry Irslinger by disqualification **

Bob Backlund is interviewed by Gordon Solie and talks about getting another opportunity at the Canadian Heavyweight Title. Suddenly Don Muraco jumps Backlund from behind and the two start to brawl throughout the arena as he head off the air!

Dark Match: Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) v. Valiant Brothers (“Luscious” Johnny Valiant & “Handsome” Jimmy Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Joey Marella
With both teams having already competed tonight this one starts slow and goes back and forth with both sides making defensive tags. “Luscious” Johnny gets caught in the ring and the Express go to work leading to a DOUBLE DROPKICK. Jimmy Valiant makes the save and the action continues. The Express continue to dominate however and a second DOUBLE DROPKICK brings Albano to the apron for the distraction when the pin save is blocked. The action goes back and forth but the Express are the better team tonight and Gibson pins Johnny Valiant after a moonsault. Winners: Rock ‘n’ Roll Express **

News and Views:
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Express continue to make waves in the tag team division and now have a non-title victory over the Canadian Open Tag Team Champions Midnight Express. This puts Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson in line for a title shot and they will get that opportunity at the Guelph Memorial Gardens (Card 24)
• D’Lo Brown was not pleased after the finish of his debut outing against the Spoiler who used the ropes to get the three count illegally and has demanded a rematch which has been signed as part of the upcoming event at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium (Card 23)
• Jimmy Snuka has his title shot booked for the Oshawa event but has some business to take care of with Disco Inferno first after the controversial ending to their encounter tonight. The two will clash in a rematch at the Brantford Civic Centre show (Card 22)
• The battle between Henry Irslinger and “Terrible Turk” Yusuf Ismail continues to simmer after another disqualification finish but this time with both mean brawling on the floor. A rematch has been booked for the show at the Brantford Civic Centre
• Don Muraco appears to have some issues with Bob Backlund based on this attack on Backlund during his interview. Was this some resentment left over from their battles up and down the east coast several years ago of is this Muraco’s frustration from his loss to Jimmy Snuka boiling over. The fans will not have to wait long for Backlund & Muraco to square off as the two have signed to battle at the Brantford Civic Centre
• Killer Bees made their successful debut tonight and will face a much larger challenge in Brantford when they take on the scary combination of Gorilla Monsoon & Abdullah The Butcher

[TTX]

RNR getting back in the groove. Always enjoy a nice vintage match and Backlund vs Muraco is an underrated feud.

[bookerbill]

Card 022 – Brantford & District Civic Centre, Brantford, ON

Billy Red Lyons & Jerry Brisco v. Frank Dalton & Bruiser Costa
Referee: Joey Marella; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Costa and Dalton managed to cut off Brisco early on with Dalton picking up a near fall after a body slam and Costa trapping Brisco in his finisher THE CLAW forcing Brisco to the ropes. Lyons eventually was able to hot tag into the action and an offensive flurry lead to a SLEEPERHOLD on Costa but a rope break kept the match going. It was back and forth with both teams having the advantage at various times. Dalton earned some heat when he smashed Brisco with his boot. The finish came when Lyons was again able to get a hot tag into the match and this time he trapped Dalton in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK for the submission (Snake Eyes!). Winners: Billy Red Lyons & Jerry Brisco ***

Disco Inferno v. Jimmy Snuka
Referee: Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
The fans were all over Inferno and loved it when he left the ring for a breather and tripped over Dr. Mike Lano at ringside. Back in the ring, Snuka crushed Inferno with a power slam and picked up the victory in no time at all (Snake Eyes!). Winner: Jimmy Snuka DUD

Angelo Poffo v. Barry Windham
Referee: Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Windham dominated the match with his size and speed but Poffo proved difficult to put away as he survived a pair of SWEETWATER SUPLEXES. This one ended in controversy. As Woehrle was pushing back Windham from the ropes with Poffo on the floor for a breather, Dr. Mike Lano moved in for a close up shot of Poffo when his flashbulb exploded sending sparks into the face of Poffo. Windham and Woehrle did not see this occur and Windham was able to toss Poffo back into the ring for the three count. Winner: Barry Windham * ½

Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon w/Shawn Daivari v. Killer Bees
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Dollar has words with Daivari before the bell and sends the manager to the back much to the delight of the fans. This was true battle of power and brutality vs. speed and skill. The Bees used plenty of double teaming and quick tags to keep the momentum in their favour and to keep Monsoon in the ring. Twice a double team backdrop took Monsoon off his feet and the fans out of their seats. A KILLER DROPKICK did not get the pin however and Butcher was able to finally get into the match. Brunzell took a beating including a foreign object to the throat that earned Butcher huge heat. A hot tag turned the momentum back in favour of the Bees. Monsoon tagged back into the match and was quickly overwhelmed again but the double teaming and quick tags of the Bees. The finish came when Brunzell ducked under a clothesline from Monsoon rebounded off the ropes for another duck under and rebound which lead to an inside cradle for a two and half count. Monsoon regained his feet but Brunzell was ready with a deathjump cross body block for the victory. Winner: Killer Bees *** ½

Henry Irslinger v. “Terrible Turk” Yusuf Ismail
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside, Vintage Charts
Given the history of disqualification finishes between these to competitors, Morgan Dollar has strict instructions for both men. This was another intense and grinding affair between these two competitors that could have gone either way early on. Ismail began to dominate with his power but Irslinger was able to counter and use a series of toeholds that had Ismail reeling. The action turned when Irslinger was knocked the floor and struck his head on the floor! Irslinger managed to regain the ring before the ten count but he was never really back into the match from that point. Ismail took him apart focusing a lot of offense on Irslinger’s face earning the rath of the fans. A series of knee wrenchers left Irslinger essentially immobile and a STRANGLEHOLD finished it. Winner: Yusuf Ismail *** ½

Bob Backlund v. Don Muraco w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Albano and Muraco share their opinion with the official before the bell and Dollar looks anything but impressed. Albano works the fans and they respond with a Beach Bum chant. Backlund and Muraco put on a clinic of counters and exchanges as the momentum goes back and forth. Muraco gets control with a series of suplexes and an over the shoulder backbreaker but cannot get the three count after a HAWAIIAN HAMMER. Backlund draws on the fans support and mounts an impressive comeback with his own suplexes, forearms and headscissors all of which lead to near falls. Backlund finally connects with his ATOMIC DROP finisher but Albano is able to cause a distraction to keep the action going. Backlund keeps his focus and dominates the remainder of the match even getting the best of Muraco during a brawl on the floor before another ATOMIC DROP ends it. Winner: Bob Backlund ***

Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match – Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton & Stan Lane) w/Jim Cornette v. Vachons (Butcher Vachon & Mad Dog Vachon)
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Dollar has strict instructions for both sides before the bell. The Express set the pace early with quick tags but the Vachons soon showed their own experience as a tag team as the action went back and forth. Mad Dog Vachon found himself on the wrong side of the ring and the Express when to work including a Double Goozle and then a FLAPJACK for a near fall. Mad Dog was able to get the tag and Butcher Vachon was able to get some momentum back. It was back and forth with both teams making tags in and out until The Vachons caught Lane with a QUADRUPLE FOOT STOMP and Mad Dog Vachon covered Lane for the pin to become two time Canadian Open Tag Team Champions! Winners and New Canadian Open Tag Team Champions: Vachons ** 1/2

News and Views:
• Congratulations are in order for the Mad Dog and Butcher Vachon who regained the Canadian Open Tag Team Titles from the Midnight Express in a shocking finish to another exciting night of action in Brantford. This is first title change outside of Maple Leaf Gardens. Jim Cornette was quick to lobby for a return match for the titles but the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express already have the next title opportunity that will main event the upcoming Guelph Memorial Gardens (Card 24). As a result, Teddy Long has decided that the Midnight Express will be the challengers for the Canadian Open Tag Team Titles as part of the upcoming Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens event (Card 25) against the winner of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express – Vachons Title encounter in Guelph.
• Many fans were concerned about the wellbeing of Henry Irslinger after his brutal battle with Yusuf Ismail tonight and Commissioner Teddy Long assured everyone that Irslinger was under excellent medical care and it was his information that no injuries were sustained. Long let everyone know that Irslinger was certainly well enough to demand another match with the “Terrible Turk” and that match will be a best of three falls encounter as part of the upcoming Maple Leaf Gardens show in Toronto
• The opening tag match tonight was a fun competitive bout that had the fans on the edge of their seats. As a result, Commissioner Teddy Long has signed a rematch between the teams of Bruiser Costa & Frank Dalton and the pairing of Jerry Brisco & Billy Red Lyons for the upcoming card at the Guelph Memorial Gardens.
• Jimmy Snuka barely spent any time in the ring tonight on route to an impressive victor over Disco Inferno building some momentum for his title opportunity against Canadian Heavyweight Champion The Destroyer at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium (Card 23)
• Shawn Daivari was not happy after tonight’s event calling out Morgan Dollar for removing him from ringside and then stating that official allowed the Bees to cheat multiple times during the match (while avoiding questions about the tactics of Abdullah The Butcher of course!). Commissioner Teddy Long interrupted the proceeding and scheduled an immediate rematch for the Oshawa Civic Auditorium Card
• Angelo Poffo was assessed and cleared by medical staff after the action tonight and has demanded a return match with Barry Windham. After hearing what had happened at ringside, Windham was more than happy to agree to the rematch and the bout has been signed for part of the event at the Oshawa Civic Auditorium.
• Bob Backlund picked up a fan pleasing victory over Don Muraco tonight and the two will on opposite sides for the ring again in Oshawa when Muraco joins forces with The Valiant Brothers to take on the Backlund and The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express in what should be an explosive six man tag team battle
• Commissioner Teddy Long has signed a battle of top ten contenders for Oshawa as Konnan will be looking to test his skills when he takes on Jim Londos.

[TTX]

Shame the Vachons had to steal the fun of ME vs RNR but that Backlund/Muraco match was a lot of fun.