Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling

[TTX]

Vader doing Vader things. Nice win by Hodge.

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 49
MASSARI ARENA
PUEBLO, CO
06-10-23 – 06-11-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and raves about how good CPW vs. The World was and how all the champions retained their titles. He mentions he will be talking about the next non-televised live event later on in the program as well as gives the run down including Jazz being in action along with hearing from Stan Hansen. Leseveren then transitions to talking about the opening contest which features former CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Colt Cabana.)

Colt Cabana vs. Billy Wicks
After a brief back and forth Cabana whipped Wicks hard into the buckle. Wicks bounced forward into a vicious running clothesline. Cabana followed up with the COLT .45 for the victory.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Dick Hutton &
Before the interview, footage was shown of the end of last week’s program, where CPW TV Champion Baron Von Rachske was attacked by Hutton and an unknown man in military fatigues. Hutton introduced the man as Sgt. Slaughter and announced that Slaughter was here to rid CPW of the seditious insurgents that have invaded this territory. Slaughter starts by commanding a-ten-hut, maggots. He goes on to inform Patterson and everyone else he is a proud American that has given his blood, sweat and tears for this country and will not stand idly by as foreign insurgents such as the goose stepping Von Raschke attempts to overthrow what is right and just in CPW. Patterson questions Slaughter given that Von Raschke is a huge fan favorite and Hutton responds first by asking if Patterson forgot what led up to the attack last week. Slaughter added that Hutton is an accomplished wrestler and Slaughter repeats, and Hutton returned to CPW to do just that, wrestle. Not be thrown through a ringside table. Slaughter closes by issuing a warning to anyone in CPW that thinks the word on the marquee doesn’t mean anything and says if there’s anyone here that needs to be reminded then they need to bid a hasty retreat, and that’s an order.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments on Sgt. Slaughter’s appearance in CPW. He says its odd that he has had his feathers ruffled by the rough house tactics of Baron Von Raschke when Slaughter is known as one of the bigger brawlers in the industry. Moving on, Leseveren announces the next live event will take play on July 8th, from the Denver Coliseum. It will be a very special event as it is CPW’s 1st Anniversary Event and not only will we be celebrating one year of operation, but we will also be celebrating the expansion of the territory into Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling. Leseveren concludes by saying that all four titles will again be on the line and the winner of the next match will challenge Mercedes Martinez for the women’s title.)

Jazz vs. Beverly Shade
Jazz was all over Shade, looking for a submission victory. An early scorpion deathlock couldn’t get the job done, but a few minutes later Jazz made Shade submit to an STF.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Stan Hansen
Hansen is once again irate as he still hasn’t been able to get his hands on Johnny Mantell and demonstrate how a bull rope should be used, but figures there’s no better place to do this than the 1st Anniversary Event. Hansen claims the match has been signed and Mantell will not be able to get out of it this time.


(Leseveren says a bull rope match has indeed been signed between Stan Hansen and Johnny Mantell for the 1st Anniversary Event and Mantell will be in action in our next match.)

Johnny Mantell vs. Tom ‘Rocky’ Stone
Stone held his own against the wily Texas, but the action broke down outside the ring and Mantell was disqualified after slamming Stone through a ringside table.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Original Midnight Express w/ Dark Menace & Mr. Hughes
Patterson comments that the Original Midnight Express will challenge for the Tag Team Titles at the 1st Anniversary Event. Dark Menace questions why it took this long to sign the match. He states that the two men before you are the only two men that have shown that they have the talent and ability necessary to take the belts away from the current champs. Menace tells the champs that they should shine the belts up real nice because the Original Midnight Express will be walking out of the Denver Coliseum with those belts around their waists.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and documents the history between Ox Baker and Larry Zbyszko before sending it to the ring for our featured contest.)

Ox Baker vs. Larry Zbyszko w/ Dark Menace & Mr. Hughes
Zbyszko used stall tactics as the match began (rolling in and out of the ring, confabbing with Dark Menace, anything to get Baker off his game). Once the match actually began, Baker had the advantage, albeit briefly. Zbyszko battled and thought he had the match won after back-to-back PILEDRIVERS. Baker managed to survive, but was dazed. Zbyszko maintained the advantage until the action spilled out of the ring and Zbyszko was slammed through another ringside table. Dark Menace complained to the ref and the ref let the match continue. Zbyszko managed to battle back once again and looked like he might have the match won, but Baker rolled out of the ring. Dark Menace attempted to distract Baker, but Menace got decked for his trouble before Hughes could do anything. Baker rolled back into the ring and connected with a HEART PUNCH that echoed throughout the arena. Zbyszko was down and out, allowing Baker to get the victory.

Post match: Medical personnel tended to Zbyszko, who laid motionless on the canvas. They quickly stabilized him, moved him to a stretcher and transported him to the back with Hughes, who was carrying a barely conscious Dark Menace over his shoulder, following closely as the program went off the air.

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 50
MASSARI ARENA
PUEBLO, CO
06-17-23 – 06-18-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and runs down today’s card including ‘Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell and the mysterious team of Project X being in action as well as hearing form the CPW Tag Team Champions. He segues to introducing the first match and comments on how both women are trying to make headway in that division.)

Angelina Love vs. Malia Hosaka
After a brief back and forth battle, Hosaka beat Love with a FRANKENSTEINER.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams
The champs comment on how the Dark Menace can talk a good game, but when it comes to his wrestlers performing when it matters, they can’t get the job done. DiBiase talks about how the Original Midnight Express might be a good team, but they aren’t as good as the champs and that will be brutally apparent at the 1st Anniversary Event.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and talks about how Jim Londos and George Tragos both debuted in the territory last month and he figured it was only a matter of time before the two Grecians tagged up.)

The Greco Grapplers (Jim Londos & George Tragos) vs. Project X (Mr. X & Dr. X)
Londos & Tragos had a slow start, but eventually got things turned around. As both teams brawled back and forth the action spilled out of the ring, where Londos lost his cool and decked Mr. X with a chair. The ref disqualified Londos.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Jazz
Jazz talks about how she was the original women’s champion and how she thinks it is quite appropriate that she gets a shot to regain that title at the 1st Anniversary Event. She talks about how hard she has worked to get back into contention and comments that Mercedes Martinez better be ready for the fight of her life because that’s what’s coming.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments on hearing from Jazz before the break. He talks about how the women’s title match at the 1st Anniversary Event is going to be a dandy and could steal the entire show.)

Moe Redd vs. ‘Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell
Brunzell dominated the match and beat Redd with a HIGH FLYING DROPKICK.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke
Von Raschke comments that he doesn’t understand why Sgt. Slaughter has a problem with him and the way he wrestles giving Slaughter uses the same tactics. Von Raschke warns that if Slaughter wants to wrestle, he’ll wrestle, but if he wants to fight, now we’re really talking and that’s all you need to know!


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments that when Baron Von Raschke and Sgt. Slaughter finally meet in the ring, there won’t be much wrestling happening.)

Sgt. Slaughter & Dick Hutton vs. Marty Jannetty & Chaz Taylor
Slaughter and Hutton controlled most of the match, but Taylor surprised Slaughter with a missile dropkick and gained a near fall. Taylor tried to follow up with a flying body press, but Slaughter caught him and slammed to the mat for the one, two three, before Jannetty could make the save.

(Leseveren comments on how Slaughter and Hutton make a formidable team, but questions how either of them will fare when the end up in the same ring as Baron Von Raschke. Leseveren thanks the fans for watching and invites them to tune in next time.)

[TTX]

Londos getting disqualified amuses me.

[Mad Kanter]

Jun 22, 2023 19:59:58 GMT -5 TTX said:

Londos getting disqualified amuses me.

The Grecian grappler has a temper.  Who knew?  Glad you enjoyed.

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 51
Massari Arena
Pueblo, CO
06-24-23 – 06-25-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and announces the 1st Anniversary Event is only a couple weeks away before giving a rundown of today’s program including hearing from CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader and today’s feature match, a return match for the CPW TV Title with champ Baron Von Raschke defending against Dick Hutton. Leseveren then sends it to the ring for the opening contest.

Ted DiBiase vs. Mr. Hughes w/ Dark Menace
Hughes had the early advantage, even gaining a near fall, but DiBiase made a comeback. Menace tried to interfere, but was thwarted by DiBiase and DiBiase beat Hughes with a fist drop.

Post match: Dark Menace berated Hughes and threatened to fire him if he can’t perform his duties.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader
Patterson questions Vader about facing Ox Baker at the 1st Anniversary Event and asks if he’s surprised Larry Zbyszko isn’t his opponent. Vader says when you play the pain game like Zbyszko did, sometimes it doesn’t work out for you. Vader turns his attention to Baker and says both of them like to play the pain game, but Vader’ s ticker is in fine shape so it will be Baker that will come out on the losing end of Vader’s pain game.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and mentions what happened to Larry Zbyszko a couple of weeks ago at the hands of Ox Baker before questioning if Big Van Vader could suffer the same fate.)

Susan Green vs. Toni Rose
Green tried to surprise Rose with a cross body, but missed. Rose followed up with a body slam and made the pin of the clearly injured Green.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Colt Cabana
Cabana is talking about a mile a minute, questioning if CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge can be beaten then concludes he can and has been before. Then Cabana questions whether he can actually beat Hodge, which Cabana isn’t sure at first, then talks about his training and if he’s going to beat a guy like Hodge then he has to be in the correct mindset. Cabana concludes he can and he will beat Hodge at the 1st Anniversary Event.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and talks about CPW expanding into RMPW and how all the title belts will transition from being CPW titles to RMPW titles.)

‘Sodbuster’ Kenny Jay vs. Chaz Taylor
Both men battle back and forth throughout the match, but Chaz hits Air Chaz and gets the duke.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez
Martinez comments on how big an event the 1st Anniversary Event is going to be and how important the title around her waist is. She says that she is honored to wear the belt and understands what it takes to continue to be champion. That being said, she also admits that she is the hunted and that Jazz too knows what it means to be champion and that Jazz will come at her with everything she’s got. Martinez says she’s ready for the fight and expects nothing less than leaving the Denver Coliseum with her belt.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and comments on the feud that has developed between CPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke and the duo of Sgt. Slaughter and Dick Hutton.)

CPW TV TITLE MATCH
Dick Hutton w/ Sgt. Slaughter vs. CPW TV CHAMPION Baron Von Raschke
Von Raschke proved with this match at the base of it all, he is truly a wrestler, as he matched Hutton hold for hold. The action did spill out of the ring, initiated by Hutton, where Von Raschke slammed Hutton through a ringside table. Von Raschke was disqualified.

Post match: Von Raschke locked in the IRON CLAW on Hutton outside the ring. Slaughter tried to blindside Von Raschke, but Von Raschke saw him coming and locked an IRON CLAW on him. Ultimately both men managed to escape the hold as Von Raschke left the ringside area through the crowd and the program went off the air.

[Mad Kanter]

CENTENNIAL PRO WRESTLING
PRO WRESTLING WEEKEND
EPISODE 52
MASSARI ARENA
PUEBLO, CO
07-01-23 – 07-02-23


(Play-by-play announcer Mars Leseveren welcomes the fans to Pro Wrestling Weekend and announces how this will be the final episode of the program, as CPW is transitioning into RMPW and next week 1 Wrestling Nation debuts at 8 am Mountain Time on their new media partner, Altitude Sports. Leseveren also explains how with a new program comes new hosts and he looks forward to what 1 Wrestling Nation brings to the fans of RMPW. He comments that since this will be his final show he wants to go out with a bang.)

Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams vs. Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig
Williams dominated the early going, but Hennig battled back and gained a near fall. Williams recovered and turned up the intensity, beating Henning with an OKLAHOMA STAMPEDE.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews CPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge
Patterson comments on how Hodge has already beaten Colt Cabana multiple times in the past and if he might be overlooking his challenger at the 1st Anniversary Event. Hodge says he overlooks no one because if you take an opponent lightly, that’s how you get beaten. Hodge admits Cabana is a worthy challenger and how familiar they have become with each other in the ring and if Hodge let’s his guard down, Cabana will certainly beat him and regain the Jr. Heavyweight Title.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and welcomes new comer Debbie Malenko.)

Debbie Malenko vs. Racquel Ramirez
Malenko dominated the match and put Ramirez away with a suplex assortment.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Ox Baker
Baker snatches the microphone from Patterson and complains how everyone thinks he’s a joke, but Larry Zbyszko found out the Ox isn’t joking around. He says Vader talks about his pain game, but Vader has never been on the receiving end of Baker’s heart punch, but when he is at the 1st Anniversary Event, Baker will end Vader’s reign as champion and start a new era.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and talks about the feud between Stan Hansen and Johnny Mantell and how it should get settled in their bull rope match at the 1st Anniversary Event)

Stan Hansen vs. Yukon Eric
This was a brutal contest. Both men battled back and forth, inflicting tremendous amounts of damage. Both men endured until the action spilled out of the ring and Hansen came out on the better end of a pier six brawl. Hansen nailed Eric with a LARIAT as Eric got back into the ring and made the pin.

INTERVIEW: Lola Patterson interviews Johnny Mantell
Patterson asks Mantell’s thoughts on his bull rope match with Stan Hansen at the 1st Anniversay
Event, and Mantell nonchalantly says it will be no sweat. Patterson informs Mantell that the promoter has ruled that if Mantell does not compete in the match for any reason, his contract will be terminated and he will be banned from working any future pro wrestling events. Mantell contends that the promoter can’t do that and Patterson argues it’s already been done, before Mantell storms off.


(Leseveren welcomes the fans back to the program and announces it’s time for the feature match.)

CPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke & The Crusher vs. Sgt. Slaughter & Dick Hutton
As expected, this match broke down early as all four men brawled. The ref ended up declaring it a no contest as he never really had control.

(Leseveren thanks the fans for their support and continued support as RMPW takes shape. He reminds the fans that 1 Wrestling Nation debuts next weekend and he hopes the fans enjoy.)

[Mad Kanter]

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRO WRESTLING
1 WRESTLING NATION
07-08-23
1STBANK CENTER
BROOMFIELD, CO


(INTRO)

(Marco Epstein and Dark Menace are at the announce position near the ring.)

Epstein: Hello and welcome to the debut of 1 Wrestling Nation. I'm Marco Epstein, joined by the one and only Dark Menace.

DM: The pleasure is definitely yours, but it is nice to be here.

Epstein: It's an exciting time here as we have a lot to celebrate, starting with the expansion and re-christening of the promotion to Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling. We are also celebrating the one year anniversary of the promotion with our big event this weekend called The Happening – 1st Anniversary Event.

DM: It will definitely be a celebration when it's over and my team, the Original Midnight Express, are the new RMPW Tag Team Champions.

Epstein: That remains to be seen, but it will be a great event that I'm sure no one will want to miss out on. Speaking of not missing out, you won't want to miss out on the answer to the obvious trivia question, who was in the first match on the debut of 1 Wrestling Nation. Let's head to the ring and find out.

Redd Dogg w/ Jazz vs. Ox Baker
This match was a wild brawl from the open bell. Both men battled, in the ring and out, beating the hell out of each other. The ref maintained control the best he could and neither man could gain the decided advantage. The match was called a time limit draw.

(Pre-recorded promo from Sgt. Slaughter)
Slaughter: Baron Von Raschke, you maggot … you and I have a date with destiny this weekend at The Happening - 1st Anniversary Event. I promise these great fans that if you want to continue to disgrace the words on the marquee … wrestling … then I am left with no choice … no choice but to defend them in that ring by using your same tactics … and that's an order.



(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Epstein: Before we get back to the action, I want to show the fans some footage from last month that I think you will be most interested in, Dark Menace.

DM: I think I know what you're talking about, and I'd rather not.

Epstein: Unfortunately, it's on the rundown sheet, so we really don't have a choice. Last month, your stable competed at a special event, where the Original Midnight Express joined Larry Zbyszko in facing off against the team of RMPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader and RMPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams.

DM: I am aware and again I will voice my displeasure in showing this footage.

Epstein: I'm sure you were displeased … fans, here is what we are talking about.

(Footage from the TRADITION 14th Anniversary Celebration is shown … In the end Big Van Vader got the victory for his team thanks to his Power Bomb that almost put Zybesko through the mat. It should also be noted that DiBiase during the match knocked out the Dark Menace cold via his black gloved fist!

As the match continued Menace needed medical attention and was taken to the back.)

I'm sure you hope this isn't a precursor to what is going to happen at The Happening - 1st Anniversary Event.

DM: Trust me … that outcome will be much different.

Epstein: Let's head to the ring, where Lola Patterson is ready to interview a newcomer to RMPW. Lola, take it away.

(Lola Patterson is in the ring with Bob Backlund.)

Patterson: I'm here with a man that sports quite the pedigree in this business. Bob Backlund, welcome to RMPW.

Backlund: Thank you, young lady. It is a true pleasure to be here.

Patterson: You have battled the best and might be one of the finest actual wrestlers in this business.

Backlund: My training regimen has been well documented and I pride myself on always being in top shape.

Patterson: I'm sure you’ll definitely be a force to be reckoned with in RMPW. Anyone in particular you're looking to face off with?

Backlund: I'm looking forward to facing a lot of tough competition, but something that has me really intrigued is the feud between Sgt. Slaughter and Baron Von Raschke. I'm not sure a lot of the fans are aware, but Baron Von Raschke is actually a very accomplished wrestler and can really hold his own on the mat.

Patterson: Does that mean you have your eyes on the RMPW TV Title?

Backlund: I'm sure title opportunities will be given to me as I earn them, but what is really curious about that situation is why Slaughter would be so concerned about Von Raschke's rough house tactics, when those are Slaughter’s main arsenal as well.

Patterson: Baron Von Raschke has brought up the same, but we are yet to see what Slaughter’s end game truly is. Sir, I'll let you get down to business and look forward to talking to you again.

Backlund: Thank you.

(Patterson exits the ring as the ref enters and the match begins.)

Bob Backlund vs. Mr. X
Backlund controlled most of the match, but X got in a few licks. X survived two ATOMIC DROPS, but ultimately succumbed to a piledriver.



(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Epstein: As we mentioned before, this weekend is The Happening - 1st Anniversary Event and every title will be on the line. Big Van Vader defends the heavyweight title against Ox Baker, your team Dark Menace, the Original Midnight Express, challenge Ted DiBiase and Steve 'Dr. Death' Williams for the tag team titles, Danny Hodge defends the jr. heavyweight title in a return match against Colt Cabana and Jazz will challenge the women standing by with Lola Patterson in the locker room right now for the women's title.

(Lola Patterson is in the locker room with RMPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez.)

Patterson: I'm joined at this time by Mercedes Martinez and Mercedes, this weekend you defend your title against the first RMPW Women's Champion Jazz at The Happening – 1st Anniversary Event. What are your thoughts headed into that title defense?

Martinez: We all know how tough Jazz is and how long she held on to this title. I have to say, though, that I have fought too long and too hard for my title reign to end at this time. Jazz is a fighter, but so am I and I will find a way to retain this weekend.

Patterson: There you have it guys. Back to you at ringside.

(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Epstein: As always, Mercedes Martinez sounds up to the challenge.

DM: Don't count Jazz out. She's a former champion. She knows what it takes to hold that belt and I imagine she's as hungry to regain the belt as Mercedes Martinez is to retain it.

Epstein: Time will tell who comes out on the winning side of that bout. Let's head to the ring for our next match.

Vivian Vachon vs. Racquel Ramirez
Vachon looked good and pinned Ramirez following a VERTICAL SUPLEX.

(Pre-recorded comments from Hugh Morris)
Morris: Hehehe … why did the man get hit by his bike every day. He was stuck in a vicious cycle. Hehehe … vicious … cycle … that's what's going to happen when you step in the ring with Hugh Morris … a vicious cycle of brutality. You have been warned … hehehe.



(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Epstein: Welcome back. It's hard to believe Dark Menace, but it's time for the feature match of our debut program.

DM: Dick Hutton will get another opportunity to show why the word wrestling is on the marquee.

Epstein: I'm sure Sgt. Slaughter and maybe even Bob Backlund will be paying close attention to this one.

RMPW TV TITLE MATCH
Dick Hutton vs. RMPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke
Hutton started out fast, but Von Raschke countered. The action continued back and forth until it looked like Hutton was finally going to dethrone the champ, but The Crusher came to ringside, causing a distraction. Von Raschke caught Hutton with a running knee smash and made a quick pin.

(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Menace: Why is The Crusher sticking his nose where it doesn't belong?

Epstein: Hutton and Slaughter have been complaining about rough house tactics and there isn't any better example of that than the man who made Milwaukee famous.

Menace: But that still doesn't answer my question.

Epstein: Maybe Da Crush was just looking out for the best interests of his friend. Regardless, we're out of time, I hope everyone enjoyed the program. For The Dark Menace, I'm Marco Epstein and we'll talk to you next time.

(FADE TO BLACK)

[Mad Kanter]

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRO WRESTLING
THE HAPPENING - 1st ANNIVERSARY EVENT
07-08-23
DENVER COLISEUM
DENVER, CO


Vivian Vachon vs. Toni Rose
Rose was all over Vachon and beat her with a NECKBREAKER.

Henry Irslinger vs. 2 Cold Scorpio
After a brief back and forth, Scorpio pinned Irslinger with a moonsault.

Long Riders (‘Wild’ Bill & Scott ‘Hog’ Irwin) vs. Marty Jannetty & Chaz Taylor
Both teams executed multiple tags as the action went back and forth. Bill gained a near fall after a throat drop on the ropes to Jannetty, but Jannetty battled back. Jannetty hit the ROCKER DROPPER and pinned Bill.

Post match: The Long Riders are bent out of shape and attack Jannetty and Taylor. Both teams brawl around ringside and all the way back to the dressing room.

BULL ROPE MATCH
Stan Hansen vs. Johnny Mantell
Mantell complains about having to attach the bull rope, but ultimately allows it to be connected to his wrist, then he complains it’s too tight. Finally Hansen yanks on the rope, dragging Mantell into his clutches and the match begins. Hansen brutalized Mantell early, but Mantell countered with a whip to the turnbuckle, only for Hansen to move and Mantell to go all the way through to the buckle. Hansen followed up with a LARIAT, but was unable to drag Mantell to all four corners. The action continued with Hansen busting Mantell open. Mantell bled freely throughout the rest of the match. Mantell did recover and managed to tie Hansen to one of the turnbuckles. Mantell beat Hansen with the cow bell until Hansen was a bloody mess, unfortunately Mantell was unable to drag Hansen to all the corners. The action continued back and forth but ultimately Hansen delivered a violent piledriver, which rendered Mantell nearly unconscious and Hansen was able to drag Mantell and touch all four corners for the win.

Ivelisse vs. Beverly Shade
Ivelisse gained an early advantage, but Shade battled back and made this a very competitive contest. Both ladies battled back and forth with Shade surviving two DESERT EAGLES. Shade then gained the upper hand and put Ivelisse away with THE HAMMER.

‘Jumpin’ Jim Brunzell vs. Jim Londos
Londos spent most of the match grounding Brunzell with submission holds, and for good reason, as once Brunzell escaped, he took to the air and gained several near falls with his HIGH FLYING DROPKICK. Londos managed to ground Brunzell again and kept him down until using an AIRPLANE SPIN to gain the victory.

Love Brothers (‘Horrible’ Hartford & ‘Rotten’ Reginald) vs. Blackjack Mulligan & Scott Casey
This was a very entertaining back and forth brawl. Both teams exchanged multiple tags and near falls. Eventually The Loves hit the DOUBLE HOT SHOT and Reginald pinned Casey.

RMWA TV Champion Baron Von Raschke vs. Sgt. Slaughter
This match ended very quickly after it started. Von Raschke missed a turnbuckle charge, and tumbled over the top rope and out of the ring. He landed on his feet and dragged Slaughter out with him then smashed Slaughter’s head into the ring post. Slaughter must have caught a bolt or something because he started pouring blood. The ref deemed the injury too great for Slaughter to continue and awarded the match to Von Raschke.

RMWA WOMEN’S TITLE MATCH
Jazz vs. RMWA Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez
Martinez was all over Jazz until the action spilled out of the ring and Jazz slammed Martinez through a ringside table. The ref called for the quick disqualification.

RMWA JR. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Colt Cabana vs. RMWA Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge
This turned into a grueling contest where Cabana absorbed quite a bit of punishment. Cabana did get his licks in and gain a couple of near falls, but it wasn’t enough as Hodge pinned him with an OKLAHOMA SIDE ROLL.

RMWA TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Original Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Randy Rose) w/ Dark Menace & Mr. Hughes vs. RMWA Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams
OME showed that they were worthy challengers, gaining several near falls and controlling a lot of the match. In the end, it was the champs’ power that proved to be too much and Williams pinned Rose after a Doctor Bomb.

RMWA HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Ox Baker vs. RMWA Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader
Both men beat the hell out of each other in this high impact, hard hitting affair. Vader dominated the match, even when Baker had the advantage Vader recovered quickly. Vader beat Baker with a bone-crunching splash.

Post match: Vader is attacked from behind by Stan Hansen. Hansen’s head is still bandaged as results of the injuries suffered in his bull rope match, but it isn’t slowing him down as he smashes Vader with the bell attached to the bull rope. Now Vader is busted open and dazed, but he begins to battle back. Both men continue to brawl throughout the arena and finally out of the building.

[Mad Kanter]

ROCKY MOUNTAIN PRO WRESTLING
1 WRESTLING NATION
07-15-23
1STBANK CENTER
BROOMFIELD, CO

(INTRO)

(Marco Epstein and Dark Menace are at the announce position near the ring.)

Epstein: Hello and welcome to 1 Wrestling Nation. I'm Marco Epstein, joined by The Dark Menace.

DM: Pleased to be asked back, although why wouldn't I be. I was the highlight of last week's program.

Epstein: That's debatable, but we can talk about that later. We celebrated the one year anniversary of Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling with The Happening – 1st Anniversary Event last Saturday, where all the champions successfully defended their titles.

Menace: RMPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge and RMPW Women's Champion Mercedes Martinez both continue their stranglehold on their respective titles.

Epstein: As do RMPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase and Steve 'Dr. Death' Williams after they once again defeated your team, the Original Midnight Express.

Menace: It was definitely an unfortunate turn of events last weekend.

Epstein: My understanding is that you and the Original Midnight Express have parted ways and with the injury that Larry Zbyszko suffered at the hands of Ox Baker sidelining him for a while, it looks as if your stable is empty, with the exception of Mr. Hughes.

Menace: You are wrong there, sir. I have fired that waste of space Hughes as well. I am currently scouting new talent, but I am being very selective with whom I will be managing in the future.

Epstein: That sounds like a good plan, since everyone you've had under your guidance thus far has proven to be a big embarrassment to you.

(Menace scowls.)

The one champion we haven't mentioned is RMPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader, who also successfully defended his title against Ox Baker, but it was what happened after the match that has everyone talking.

(Video of post-match brawl between Vader & Stan Hansen … Post match: Vader is attacked from behind by Stan Hansen. Hansen’s head is still bandaged as results of the injuries suffered in his bull rope match, but it isn’t slowing him down as he smashes Vader with the bell attached to the bull rope. Now Vader is busted open and dazed, but he begins to battle back. Both men continue to brawl throughout the arena and finally out of the building.)

Lola Patterson is standing by in the locker room area with Stan Hansen.

(Lola Patterson is in the locker room area with Stan Hansen.)

Patterson: Stan Hansen, you attacked RMPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader following his successful title defense last weekend at The Happening – 1st Year Anniversary Event. What prompted this assault?

Hansen: You like that Vader? Huh? Just like old times, right? Don't think I've forgotten about you running Bruiser Brody out of RMPW. Brody and I were going to run this place and now it's all up to me … and I'm going to take what you hold most dear, that RMPW Heavyweight Title.

Patterson: You and Big Van Vader definitely have a storied history, but he seemed to be up to the challenge and held his own in your assault.

Hansen: Look lady, don't act like you know what you're talking about when it comes to me and Vader. I took out that man's eye and nearly blinded him. It was an accident last time, but this time I might just pop both of them out and like it.

(The scene shifts back to Epstein and Menace at ringside.)

Epstein: Wow! Those are some strong words from Stan Hansen.

Menace: Hansen is crazy. All those guys from Texas dance to the beat of their own drum. I try very hard to stay away from all of them.

Epstein: It's definitely going to be explosive when Vader and Hansen meet in the ring. Speaking of the ring, let's head to the ring for today's opening contest.

2 Cold Scorpio vs. Bryan White
Scorpio had little trouble with White, putting him away with THE DISS THAT DON'T MISS.



(Lola Patterson is in the ring with RMPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams.)

Patterson: Welcome back to the program. I'm here with the RMPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase and Steve 'Dr. Death' Williams. Gentlemen, congratulations on another title defense.

DiBiase: Yeah, it's beginning to sound like a broken record. Who, oh who, is ever gonna beat us.

Williams: There ain't nobody, Ted. There isn't a single team on this planet better than us. We have dominated the tag team scene for so long here, I'm getting a little bored.

DiBiase: You know what Steve, so am I. I challenge the RMPW board of directors to find a team that will even put up a fight.

Williams: Good luck, because I don't think there is one.

(Patterson exits the ring and the match begins.)

RMPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams vs. Tyler & Moe Redd
The champs dominated and Williams pinned Moe after an OKLAHOMA STAMPEDE.

(Back to Epstein and Menace at the announce position.)

Epstein: The sheer dominance of the tag champs is astounding.

DM: Blah, blah, blah … mark my words, there is a team out there that can beat them and I am going to find them.

Epstein: That remains to be seen. Let's send it to the locker room and the hardest working interviewer in wrestling, Lola Patterson. Lola?

(Lola Patterson is in the locker room with RMPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke.)

Patterson: Thanks, Marco. I'm here with RMPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke and you gained a victory at The Happening – 1st Anniversary Event over Sgt. Slaughter, but it definitely wasn't with wrestling.

(As Von Raschke responds, footage is shown of his match with Slaughter at The Happening - 1st Anniversary Event … Von Raschke missed a turnbuckle charge, and tumbled over the top rope and out of the ring. He landed on his feet and dragged Slaughter out with him then smashed Slaughter’s head into the ring post. Slaughter must have caught a bolt or something because he started pouring blood. The ref deemed the injury too great for Slaughter to continue and awarded the match to Von Raschke.)

BRV: No, it wasn't. I'm not going to lie. I can wrestle, I just choose not to. What happened to Slaughter last weekend was an unfortunate accident, but it is part of wrestling … PRO WRESTLING. Sgt. Slaughter comes out here and talks about what's on the marquee. He's forgetting the marquee states PROFESSIONAL WRESTLING and that is a completely different animal than what happens on the mats in sweaty gyms across this country.

Patterson: Bob Backlund recently debuted in RMPW and even though alluded to maybe getting a shot at your title someday, he kind of stuck up for you in this beef with Slaughter.

BVR: There's a saying keep your friends close and your enemies closer. I'm not sure which Backlund is yet, but I will say I've known Bobby a long time and he's definitely a standup guy, so if he's got my back, I'm sure that's where he stands. As far as him challenging me for this belt. I will face all challengers, and that's all the people need to know.

Patterson: That is indeed. We'll be right back.

UPCOMING EVENTS
RMPW HOUSE SHOW
CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS
CHEYENNE, WY
7-21-23
Featured wrestlers:
RMPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader
RMPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams
RMPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke
Stan Hansen
2 Cold Scorpio
Ox Baker

SUMMER BASH
SCOTIABANK SADDLEDOME
CALGARY, AB
8-5-23
Featured wrestlers:
RMPW Heavyweight Champion Big Van Vader
RMPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams
RMPW Jr. Heavyweight Champion Danny Hodge
RMPW Women’s Champion Mercedes Martinez
Stan Hansen
2 Cold Scorpio
Vivian Vachon
Bob Backlund

1WN TV TAPING
BREEDEN FIELDHOUSE
BOZEMAN, MT
Featured wrestlers:
RMPW TV Champion Baron Von Raschke
RMPW Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams




(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Epstein: Welcome back. I am excited to announce our next live super event is Summer Bash coming up on August 5th and it will be our first big event outside the state of Colorado.

DM: And we're talking way outside the state. It's so far outside the state that it's not even in the same country.

Epstein: That's right. We'll be traveling north of the border to one of the historical hot beds of pro wrestling, Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

DM: Obviously The Hart family ran Calgary for years so it will be an honor for RMPW to promote in their old territory.

Epstein: So, we'll be headed out of country next month, but someone who already has some international experience is Debbie Malenko, and she's in our next match.

Debbie Malenko vs. Toni Rose
These two ladies went at it tooth and nail from the opening bell. The action spilled out of the ring and the brawl continued. The ref was left with no choice but to disqualify both ladies.

(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Epstein: Debbie Malenko and Toni Rose certainly brought it in that match.

DM: Yeah, it’s too bad the referee had to end it.

Epstein: Indeed, that was the bad news. Speaking of bad news, let’s send it to Lola Patterson in the locker room who is standing by with a new comer to RMPW.

(Lola Patterson is in the locker room with Bad News Allen.)

Patterson: I’m here with Bad News Allen, and let me be the first to welcome you to RMPW.

Brown: I’m not much for pleasantries, but for yo’ fine ass, I’ll make an exception. All that aside, I’m from the streets and one thing I learned is that if you want something, you gotta go out and take it.

Patterson: So, I assume you’re going to go after some titles here in RMPW.

Brown: No champion is safe. Vader, Von Raschke … you better watch your step when Bad News is around.

Patterson: What about the tag team titles?

Brown: I don’t need nobody to help me. I’ll do it on my own. If I want those belts, I take them myself.

Patterson: I’m not exactly sure how that will work, but I guess only time will tell. We’ll be right back.



(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Epstein: I think Bad News may have eyes for Lola.

DM: She better watch herself. It sounds like whatever Bad News wants he takes.

Epstein: Hopefully Lola heeds your warning. Anyway, it’s time for this week’s featured contest and it’s the RMPW in ring debut for Hugh Morris.

Hugh Morris vs. Mr. X
Both men collided with a double clothesline shortly after the opening bell. Morris recovered first and hit the NO LAUGHING MATTER for the victory.

(Epstein and Menace are at the announce position.)

Epstein: Hugh Morris, successful in his RMPW debut.

DM: All that maniacal laughter annoys me. Don’t get me wrong, the man is a fine athlete, but I could do without all that incessant laughter.

Epstein: I will pass that message along. Fans, we’re out of time. For The Dark Menace, I’m Marco Epstein and we’ll talk to you next time.

(FADE TO BLACK)