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Post by bookerbill on May 1, 2022 8:51:27 GMT -5
Shame the Vachons had to steal the fun of ME vs RNR but that Backlund/Muraco match was a lot of fun. Thanks for the comments. The match between the Express and Vachons looked like it might be a long back and forth battle but the Vachons hit their tag finisher on Lane out of nowhere really and I chose not to use the pin save or Cornette interference option given that it was first fall attempt on Lane (who has a pin 3) and the finisher is a zero addition to the pin. I rolled a three and the belts changed hands. We now have the Vachons, Midnights and Rock 'n' Roll all in the mix for the belts with the Valiants just barely on the outside looking in. Plus the Killer Bees were a pleasant surprise as I thought they would be crushed by Monsoon & Butcher. Monsoon's card has been very underwhelming for me so far and his run in the territory may be shorter than I had initially anticipated. |
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Post by bookerbill on May 1, 2022 15:00:20 GMT -5
Card 023 – Civic Auditorium, Oshawa
Brutus Beefcake v. Jake “The Milkman” Milliman
Referee Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Beefcake was looking to make a statement in his debut bout and controlled the action from the opening bell. Beefcake was not able to put Milliman away however and The Milkman came back with an incredible comeback including a falling head butt and it was a SECOND ROPE HEAD BUTT that put Beefcake down for the pin in a huge upset to kick of the night. Winner: Jake Milliman * ½
D’Lo Brown v. The Spoiler
Referee Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
The action was closely contested early and Brown used a Samoan Drop Flapjack to gain the upper hand. Spoiler kicked out after a Sky High and began an impressive comeback. Brown kicked out after a heat gaining choke with singlet strap but Spoiler had just too many weapons and picked up the win with a double underhook suplex. Winner: The Spoiler *
Konnan v. Jim Londos
Referee Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
A handshake started this one off and the fans were treated to a scientific classic. Londos worked the arm and then used a fireman’s carry slam and crotch lift and slam to keep the pressure on but Konnan turned the match with DDT. Konnan mixed in some power with a powerbomb and jackknife and then took flight with a second rope dropkick. A Zip Lock nearly ended it. Londos kicked out after a NIAGARA DRIVER. Konnan maintained the advantage and put Londos away with a second NIAGARA DRIVER. Winner: Konnan. ** ½
Angelo Poffo v. Barry Windham
Referee Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Windham and Poffo exchange holds and moves before Windham takes control of the action leading to a SWEETWATER SUPERPLEX. Poffo continues to struggle and they go to the floor. Windham maintains the edge in a brawl captured by Dr. Mike Lano. Back in the ring, a second SWEETWATER SUPERPLEX finishes it with what appears to be a possibly quick count by Dollar. Winner: Barry Windham. *
Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon w/Shawn Daivari v. Killer Bees (Jim Brunzell & B. Brian Blair)
Referee Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Dollar sends Daivari to the back for the second straight card and Daivari is furious. Perhaps the pre-match chaos throws Butcher off as he struggles against Blair who uses a hooking clothesline to set up a BEE STING. Butcher kicks out and KILLER DROPKICK follows. Again Butcher gets his shoulder up at the last second. Blair goes to the top but Butcher knocks the ropes and Blair crashes to the mat. Monsoon tags in and crushes Blair with a running tackles and then gets the three count. Winners: Abdullah The Butcher and Gorilla Monsoon * ½
Bob Backlund & Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) v. Don Muraco & The Valiant Brothers (“Handsome” Jimmy Valiant & “Luscious” Johnny Valiant) w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee James Beard; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
An action packed encounter just as you would expect with these six men battling. The Valiant uses some double teaming against Ricky Morton but a SUPER ELBOW does not get the job done. The Express come back cutting or Muraco from his corner. Backlund gets in some offense and the Express catch Muraco with a slingshot stomp. A DOUBLE DROPKICK has the match won for the Express but Jimmy Valiant makes the save. Backlund and Muraco take the action outside where Backlund catches Muraco with a fireman’s carry and dumps Muraco through a ringside table! Even James had to make the disqualification call. The fans are not happy as the Valiant Brothers pick up Muraco and assist him to the back. Winners: Don Muraco and The Valiant Brothers by disqualification ***
Canadian Heavyweight Title Match – The Destroyer [ch] v. Jimmy Snuka
Referee Dick Woehrle; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Superfly used a head butt to get the upper hand early but Destroyer was able to whether his opponent’s offense and start a methodical attack on his own. Destroyer worked the lower body including a hip drop to the leg and a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK. Snuka struggled and managed to roll Destroyer breaking the hold and getting the fans behind him. Destroyer turned up the head posting The Superfly. Quickly a bloody mess, Snuka was in trouble and Destroyer never let up on his attack getting the three count with a backbreaker. Winner: The Destroyer – Title Defense V.6 **
News and Views:
• What a way to start off the night with The Milkman picking up a rare victory against Brutus Beefcake in a shocker. Beefcake will not doubt be looking for a chance to get his win back when the two meet once again at the Guelph Memorial Gardens (Card 24)
• Before tonight’s action, Jim Londos was in the conversation to be the next contender for the Canadian Heavyweight Title with a possible opportunity at the upcoming Maple Leaf Gardens show in Toronto (Card 25) but Konnan had other ideas and put a stop to Londos’ climb to the number one contenders position with a convincing victory over the Greek competitor. The two will meet in a rematch as par to the event at the Guelph Memorial Gardens.
• Angelo Poffo appears to have been screwed over for the second straight card with what appeared to be a fast count at the end of his bout with Barry Windham. Poffo was request a rematch and Commissioner Teddy Long grants the match but he tells Poffo to find some allies since the bout will be under Lumberjack Rules as part of the Maple Leaf Gardens show
• Shawn’s Daivari’s beef with Morgan Dollar continued tonight but the team of Abdullah The Butcher & Gorilla Monsoon found success tonight even without Daivari at ringside with a victory over Killer Bees. The two sides will clash again as part of the Maple Leaf Gardens show as well.
• Another wild finish to a match involving the Valiant Brothers who just seem to bring mayhem and chaos with them every time they come to the ring. Muraco went through a table at the end of the six man battle tonight and will be looking for some payback when he clashes with Backlund in singles action at the Guelph Memorial Gardens.
• The Spoiler came out on top tonight against D’Lo Brown and will be looking for stronger competition as he takes on Jimmy Snuka at the Guelph Memorial Gardens. Will the masked man return to the top ten with a victory over the Superfly?
• The Destroyer looked very impressive in retaining his title tonight against former Canadian Heavyweight Champion Jimmy Snuka. Destroyer will defend the title next at Maple Leaf Gardens but it is unclear against who. Commissioner Teddy Long will be watching the results from show in Guelph closely to determine who will be the next challenger for the gold.
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Post by TTX on May 1, 2022 15:01:33 GMT -5
Good night for the masked men and Backlund's temper gets the better of him.
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Post by cruefan68 on May 8, 2022 9:19:25 GMT -5
More great action from MLW. I was also looking forward to Rock n' Roll Express vs. Midnight Express for the tag titles but Mad Dog & Butcher Vachon put a stop to that. We could still get it in Toronto, but the Vachon's will have something to say about that.
Jake Milliman over Brutus Beefcake was quite a shocker but another thing that makes the game so great. You never know what is going to happen when you roll those dice!
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Post by TTX on May 10, 2022 10:22:17 GMT -5
Yeah Milkman winning is pretty awesome. He's really streaky sometimes looking really good and at others times dropping to an undercarder without a finisher.
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Post by Pariah on May 10, 2022 11:24:47 GMT -5
Very impressed with The Destroyer's successful defense against Superfly... Strong title reigns are too often the exception and not the rule... Can't wait to see who steps into the number one contender slot next.
Abby and Gorilla are the epitome of a monster team, my friend... More of this pairing please!
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Post by TTX on May 10, 2022 11:45:38 GMT -5
If I didn't enjoy teaming Monsoon and Kowalski so much, I'd steal that team. Thinking about Abby and the Baron for now. (Been watching 85 Crockett recently)
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Post by bookerbill on May 18, 2022 14:05:27 GMT -5
Card 024 – Memorial Gardens, Guelph, Ontario
Brutus Beefcake v. Jake “The Milkman” Milliman
Referee: Joey Marella; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
They lock horns and it is a struggle. Beefcake power out of side headlock and downs Milliman with the clothesline and that is it. (Snake Eyes!). Winner: Brutus Beefcake DUD
D’Lo Brown v. Disco Inferno
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Inferno has some words with the official before the bell and Dollar appears shaken up. Brown looks composed and focused as the action gets underway and he assumes control of the action. Swinging side slam puts Inferno to the mat for two. Brown does not let up but Inferno manages to survive a LO DOWN but cannot kick out after a Samoan Drop Flapjack. Winner: D’Lo Brown. DUD
Jerry Brisco & Billy Red Lyons v. Bruiser Costa & Frank Dalton
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Brisco and Lyons are on their game tonight and they quickly dismantled their opponents. Both Lyons and Brisco each use a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK on Dalton and Brisco also puts Dalton to the mat for a near fall with an OKLAHOMA SIDE ROLL but is a SLEEPERHOLD by Lyons that finally ends it. Winners: Jerry Brisco & Billy Red Lyons *
The Spoiler v. Jimmy Snuka
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Snuka came out strong and had the fans rocking with is high flying attack but Spoiler rolled clear of a SUPERFLY LEAP. The momentum turned and Spoiler nearly ended it with a BIONIC CLAW. Snuka battled back during a brawl on the floor and picked up a two count after a piledriver. Spoiler came back with a choke with the singlet strap. Late in the match, Spoiler bounced Snuka’s face off the ringside table and then trapped him in another BIONIC CLAW for the victory. Winner: The Spoiler**
Konnan v. Jim Londos
Referee: Joey Marella; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Handshake got things rolling and it was back for forth with counters. Konnan took control with his power and looked to have the match won after a NIAGARA DRIVER but Londos raised his shoulder at the last second and the action continued. Konnan continued to press his attack picking up near falls after a DDT and a belly to belly suplex but Londos weathered the storm and battled back with a series of crotch lifts and slams and fireman’s carry slams. Londos caught Konnan with an AIRPLANE SPIN to complete the comeback. Winner: Jim Londos ***
Bob Backlund v. Don Muraco w/Captain Lou Albano
Referee: Morgan Dollar; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
Dollar has the fans roaring when he sends Albano packing before the bell. Muraco is furious and the Beach Bum chants just add to the frustration. Muraco manages to focus on the task at hands and dominates a significant portion of the match. Backlund stuns the fans when he kicks out after three consecutive HAWAIIAN HAMMER finishers. Muraco cannot believe it and soon Backlund is on the attack but cannot get the win after an ATOMIC DROP. Muraco and Backlund battle back and forth and in and out of the ring. Late in the match, Muraco sends Backlund into the corner and charges, but Backlund sidesteps sending Muraco into the corner hard. Backlund quickly rolls up Muraco for the three count. ****
Canadian Open Tag Team Title Match – Vachons (Mad Dog Vachon & Butcher Vachon) [ch] v. Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson)
Referee: James Beard; Dr. Mike Lano at ringside
This was a war from start to finish. The size of Butcher Vachon gave him the edge against Gibson but HANGMAN did not get the win. The Express came back and a DOUBLE DROPKICK looked to have the match won against Butcher Vachon but Mad Dog jumped into the action to save his brother. The match went back and forth from that point. Gibson had to save Morton after a PILEDRIVER from Mad Dog Vachon. Both Morton and Gibson took a Mad Dog Pounce. Another pin save from the Express lead to a wild brawl that Morton and Gibson won but they could not keep the momentum going as Mad Dog Vachon planted Gibson with a PILEDRIVER to retain the titles. Winners: Vachons – Title Defense V.1. **** ½
News and Views
• Brutus Beefcake was able to get his win back in the opener tonight but the lackluster match left a bad taste in the mouth of the fans. Not the debut Beefcake was looking for. Jake Milliman will be returning to the mid west to compete but will still appear as part of the Ringside Television taping in the future.
• The Vachons were pushed to the limit tonight by the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express tonight but managed to leave Guelph still as Canadian Open Tag Team Champions. They will not get long to rest as the champions will be back in action at the Toronto Maple Leaf Gardens (Card 25) where they will put the titles on the line against the team the claimed the gold from, Midnight Express.
• Rock ‘n’ Roll Express will not be idle and will be back in action in Toronto as well as they take on another team looking to claim their own shot at tag team gold, Valiant Brothers
• Canadian Heavyweight Champion Destroyer was not pleased when he learned that his challenger in Toronto will be Bob Backlund who is coming off an impressive victory over Don Muraco tonight. Destroyer has already turned back the challenge of Backlund before back on Card 14 in Hamilton when he submitted Backlund with his FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK finisher.
• Speaking of Don Muraco, he will also be action in Toronto when he takes on fellow top contender Jim Londos
• Konnan was unable to make the most of his opportunities tonight against Jim Londos and will be looking for a better result in Toronto when he takes on Spoiler who is looking to climb the contender list.
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Post by TTX on May 18, 2022 19:35:53 GMT -5
Big victories by Backlund and the Vachons and loved the Spoiler win.
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Post by Pariah on May 19, 2022 4:39:55 GMT -5
It was very cool watching the overall match quality improve as this latest event progressed... With the last two contests delivering some superb action... Jerry Brisco & Billy Red Lyons are a fun pairing that could make some waves in the territory... And I'm really looking forward to the rematch between The Destroyer and Backlund... Thinking we might have a title change coming our way... Entertaining stuff!
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