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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 10, 2022 17:08:44 GMT -5
USA Wrestling 52
Gorilla and The Brain welcome the fans to the final card of the first year of USA Wrestling and Gorilla runs down a list of towns in Tennessee and Kentucky that USA Wrestling will be visiting soon. The Brain introduces the first match.
1. Tommy Gilbert Vs. Randy Rose
Rose takes control at the opening bell and throws Gilbert out to the floor. Rose cracks him with a chair and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner - Tommy Gilbert by DQ
The Brain says he likes Randy Rose’s fire. Gorilla says referee James Beard won’t allow such shenanigans in the next match.
2. Billy Wicks vs. Larry Zbyszko
Wicks and Zbyszko circle one another. Zbyszko makes a wrong move and Wicks has him trapped in the double wristlock. Zbyszko fights his way to the ropes. Wicks catches Zbsyzko with the waistlock suplex for a two count. Wicks locks on the double wristlock again and Zbsyzko fights his way out of the hold. Wicks switches gears and locks on the rear toehold. Zbyszko taps out.
Winner - Billy Wicks by submission
Stan Hansen comes out of the crowd sporting a cast on his wrist but security forces him to the back before he can attack Billy Wicks. Lance Russell catches up with Hansen. Hansen says Wicks’ double wristlock is the most dangerous hold in wrestling and should be illegal. Hansen says his wrist required extensive surgery and he’ll be out for a few weeks. Wicks enters the locker room and says he’ll make Hansen tap out again once he’s healthy. Russell throws it back to Gorilla.
Gorilla and the Brain introduce the next match between two top superstars.
3. Antonino Rocca vs. Sputnik Monroe
Rocca frustrates Monroe with his agility and knocks him down with a series of dropkicks. Rocca hits the head crank and victory roll for a two count. Rocca hits another series of dropkicks. Sputnik makes a comeback but Rocca is soon back in control. Rocca hoists Sputnik up in the Argentine Backbreaker and Monroe submits.
Winner - Antonino Rocca by submission
Gorilla is impressed with Rocca and The Brain sneers and introduces the main event.
4. Jim Londos Vs. The Sheik - American Heritage Championship match
The Sheik wastes no time and goes right for illegal tactics, gnawing on Londos’ forehead. The Sheik covers him for a one count. Londos makes a comeback and locks on the Boston Crab but the Sheik is able to reach the ropes. The Sheik tries rolling out of the ring but Londos drags him back to the middle and locks on the Boston Crab a second time. The Sheik fights his way out of the hold but is favoring his lower back. Londos hits a double leg takedown and rolls the Sheik over into the Boston Crab a third time. The Sheik is able to grab the ropes but is visibly hurt. Londos hoists The Sheik up in the Airplane Spin and Farouk jumps up on the apron. Londos clobbers him but The Sheik nails him with a foreign object. Londos is bloody but doesn’t go down. The Sheik goes to work with his foreign object and covers Londos for a two count. The Sheik locks on the Camel Clutch but Londos fights his way to the ropes. Londos makes a comeback but the Sheik shuts him down, attacking with his foreign object. The Sheik attacks Londos with the foreign object again but makes no move to cover him. Londos is a bloody mess but back on his feet. The Sheik bloodies Londos with the foreign object and throws him out of the ring. Londos grabs the Sheik and airplane spins him into the ring post. The referee has enough and calls for the bell.
Winner - The Sheik by disqualification
Gorilla thanks the fans for watching and making the first year of USA Wrestling a smashing success.
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Post by TTX on Dec 10, 2022 18:13:59 GMT -5
Something amusing about Sheik winning by dq. Rocca continues to remain tough.
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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 11, 2022 7:12:42 GMT -5
Behind the curtain:
I wasn’t happy how my belt became a hot potato for a while there. Hopefully Londos holds it for a while. I might only defend it one out of every three cards in year two unless I get a dirty finish. After using the Gorilla and The Brain card on 3 out of 4 segments for a year of shows, I’m pretty happy with it, although I started skipping the skits after a while and I’m thinking about having the segments after Gorilla lists the upcoming live events start already in progress. Maybe I’ll stick Mike Lano into the mix to replace the skits. I’m going to do a touch more booking ahead next year but only regarding arrivals and departures. I’m pretty content to let things happen spontaneously with Brain and Gorilla at the helm.
Lance Russell’s results on his interview card can be a little too drastic so I might go another way in year two. The Sheik having hometown advantage works pretty well since he’s the territory owner but didn’t terribly unbalance things. Billy Wicks went on a hot streak just as I was looking to phase him out. Lots of guys didn’t perform up to my expectations.
I’m committing to doing USA Wrestling and Championship Wrestling From KC until I do the joint Superbowl of Wrestling card. I don’t know of that’ll be after another year or six months. I’ll have to return to my LWF at some point.
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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 11, 2022 16:30:58 GMT -5
USA Wrestling 2.1
Gorilla and The Brain welcome the viewers to the second year of USA Wrestling on the DuMont network. Gorilla throws it to Bill Apter, standing by with Antonino Rocca.
Rocca says he’ll beat Killer Kowalski later and work his way back up the ladder for a shot at the USA Wrestling American Heritage Championship. Apter asks Rocca what he thinks about the Sheik returning to USA Wrestling and Rocca just shakes his head and leaves.
1. Henry Irslinger vs. Tommy Gilbert
Irslinger has Gilbert in trouble early on with his agility but can’t compete with Gilbert’s superior power. GIlbert nails Irslinger with the running knee lift for the win.
Winner - Tommy Gilbert by pinfall
Gorilla says Gilbert is off to a good start in year two and mentions Gilbert is one of the few people in USA Wrestling to defeat the current champ, Jim Londos. The Brain craps on a list of towns in Mississippi and Alabama USA Wrestling will be visiting soon. Gorilla introduces the next match.
2. Sputnik Monroe vs. Jim Duggan
Duggan starts strong but Monroe quickly turns things around. Monroe chokes Duggan on the ropes and covers him for a two count. Duggan and Monroe brawl back and forth. Monroe drills Duggan with a running knee lift for a two count. Duggan gets the upper hand after a brawl outside the ring but makes the mistake of going to the top rope. Monroe throws him to the mat. Duggan makes a comeback and hits the Tough Guy clothesline for a two count. Duggan hits a second Tough Guy Clothesline for the win.
Winner - Jim Duggan by pinfall
Gorilla says Duggan got a much needed win and introduces the next match and the referee, James Beard.
3. The Crusher vs. Larry Zbyszko
The Crusher tries duking it out with Zbyszko but Larry Z isn’t having it. He nails Crusher with a spinning back kick for a two count. Zbyszko works over the Crusher but eats his elbow in the corner. The Crusher nails Zbyszko with the Crusher Bolo for a two count. The Crusher and Zbyszko brawl on the floor. Zbyszko slams The Crusher with a chair. James Beard warns him but the match continues. Zbsyzko hits a piledriver for a two count. Zbyszko hits another piledriver for the win.
Winner - Larry Zbyszko by pinfall
The Brain says Zbyszko is headed straight for the top and introduces the main event.
4. Antonino Rocca vs. Killer Kowalski
Rocca frustrates Kowalski with his acrobatics in the early goings of the match. Kowalski nails Rocca with a dropkick, showing he can also leave the ground. Kowalski beats up Rocca outside the ring. After a second go round on the floor, Rocca has enough and slams Kowalski into the announce table. The referee lets it go. Rocca nails Kowalski with a series of dropkicks and Kowalski is on rubber legs. Kowalski turns things around and mauls Rocca outside the ring. Kowalski hits a backbreaker for a two count. Kowalski nails Rocca with the bombs away knee drop but doesn’t go for the cover. Kowalski wears Rocca down with the giant swing and hits another bombs away knee drop but Rocca won’t stay down. Kowalski hits a jumping knee drop and covers Rocca for the win.
Winner - Killer Kowalski by pinfall
Gorilla says USA Wrestling American Heritage Champion Jim Londos better keep his eye on Killer Kowalski and invites the fans to tune in next week when Londos defends the gold against The Sheik!
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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 12, 2022 6:34:40 GMT -5
USA Wrestling 2.2
Gorilla and the Brain thank the fans for tuning in. Gorilla throws it to Bill Apter, standing by with USA Wrestling American Heritage Champion Jim Londos.
Londos says he got carried away the last time he and the Sheik met but thinks the referee over reacted. He promises to defeat the Sheik and hold on the USA Westling American Heritage Championship. Tommy Gilbert interrupts the interview and says if Londos holds on to the belt, he wants a shot at it. Londos agrees and Apter throws it back to the studio. Gorilla introduces the first match.
1. Fritz Von Goering vs. Bill White
White is unintimidated and takes the fight to Von Goering. Von Goering makes a comeback and unloads on White. Von Goering hits the backbreaker but White kicks out. Von Goering hits a second backbreaker but White gets his foot on the ropes. Von Goering hits the backbreaker a third time for the win.
Winner - Fritz Von Goering by pinfall
Gorilla says Von Goering had an impressive debut and throws it to ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta.
2. Billy Wicks vs. David Taylor
David Taylor bullies Cappetta during the introductions and Wicks dumps him on his back with a waistlock suplex for a two count. Wicks locks on a crossface headlock but Taylor fights his way to the ropes. Taylor battles back and hits the British Suplex for a two count. Taylor whips Wicks to the buckles and Wicks rolls him up for a two count. Wicks clamps on the double wristlock and Taylor taps.
Winner - Billy Wicks by submission
Gorilla says we have some extra time this week and introduces the next match with a newcomer he thinks will go far.
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3. Austin Idol vs. The Painkiller
Idol dominates the Painkiller in the opening minutes but wastes too much time showboating. The Painkiller goes on a frenzy and hits the flying cross body for a two count. The Painkiller hits a second flying cross body for another near fall. Idol recovers and locks on the Las Vegas Leglock for the win.
Winner - Austin Idol by submission
The Brain says he loves Idol’s attitude and Gorilla says attitude isn’t everything. The Brain introduces the next match.
4. Johnny Valentine vs. Abdullah the Butcher
Valentine takes the fight to Abdullah but can’t knock the big man down. Abdullah takes over and gouges Valentine with a foreign object. Valentine battles back and nails Abdullah with an Atomic Skullcrusher. Valentine hits a second Atomic Skullcrusher but it isn’t enough to put Abdullah away. Abdullah recovers and nails Valentine with a Sudanese Meat Cleaver for the win.
Winner - Abdullah the Butcher by pinfall
Gorilla says that was an unfortunate setback for Valentine but Abdullah badly needed the win. The Brain introduces the main event.
5. Jim Londos vs. The Sheik - American Heritage Championship
The Sheik overpowers Londos at the opening bell and throws him out to the floor. The Sheik goes for the foreign object but Londos takes it from him and drills him with it. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner - The Sheik by DQ
The crowd pelts the ring with trash and boos the referee’s decision. Gorilla says USA Wrestling officials will surely schedule another match between the two competitors and invites the fans to tune in next week.
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Post by TTX on Dec 12, 2022 7:48:21 GMT -5
Sheik winning by dq twice over Londos. Seems the refs are paid to look Sheik's way.
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Post by topdollar on Dec 12, 2022 13:44:43 GMT -5
Sheik winning by dq twice over Londos. Seems the refs are paid to look Sheik's way. Wasn't that always the case in Big Time Wrestling? |
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Post by TTX on Dec 12, 2022 13:48:52 GMT -5
I only know Detroit a bit but I think schmozz was the way there. Still fun to see. My dream is Sheik vs Muldoon with Muldoon getting dq'ed.
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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 12, 2022 14:40:11 GMT -5
I only know Detroit a bit but I think schmozz was the way there. Still fun to see. My dream is Sheik vs Muldoon with Muldoon getting dq'ed. The Sheik has to look strong no matter what! |
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Post by Gunslinger on Dec 13, 2022 7:26:04 GMT -5
USA Wrestling 2.3
Gorilla and The Brain welcome the fans to the show and hype the main event, Jim Londos vs. Tommy Gilbert for the American Heritage Championship. Gorilla throws it to Lance Russell, standing by with The Sheik and Abdullah Farouk.
Farouk says Jim Londos should be ashamed of his underhanded tactics against the Sheik and demanded USA Wrestling take action against Londos. Teddy Long arrives, flanked by security, and says The Sheik can have another shot at the American Heritage Championship if he beats Abdullah the Butcher next week! Farouk is dumbfounded and Russell throws it back to Gorilla.
Gorilla and The Brain compose themselves and introduce the first match.
1. Tracy Smothers vs. Ron Hutchison
Smothers works Hutchison over and hits the running crossbody for a two count. Hutch tries mounting a comeback but Smothers turns things back around and hits the Jawjacker for a two count. Smothers hits a second Jawjacker for the win.
Winner - Tracy Smothers by pinfall
Gorilla says Smothers had an impressive debut and The Brain introduces the next match, already in progress.
2. Henry Irslinger vs. Red Berry
Berry has Irslinger on the mat but can’t follow up on it. Irslinger catches him with a small package for a two count. Irslinger hits the flying headlock for the win.
Winner - Henry Irslinger by pinfall
The Brain is flabbergasted and said Irslinger must have cheated before they cut to the match. Gorilla says they have to trust the referees and introduces the next match with referee Dick Woerhle.
3. Dan Spivey vs. Killer Kowalski
Spivey is not intimidated and goes full bore at Kowalski. Kowalski takes a beating but comes back and hits a dropkick for a two count. Kowalski locks on the Kowalski claw and Spivey taps out.
Winner - Killer Kowalski by submission
Gorilla says Kowalski is on a hot streak and is overdue for a title shot. The Brain introduces the main event.
4. Jim Londos vs. Tommy Gilbert - American Heritage Championship
[/b]Londos puts Gilbert on the mat with the headlock throw at the opening bell. Londos locks on the Boston Crab but Gilbert fights his way to the ropes. Londos hits the fireman’s carry slam and covers Gilbert but he gets his foot on the ropes before the three count. Londos hits the crotch lift and slam and the fireman’s carry slam. Londos works Gilbert’s arm with a short arm scissors and transitions into a grinding armbar. Gilbert taps out.
Winner - Jim Londos by submission, his fifth title defense
Gorilla thanks the fans for tuning in and invites them to tune in next week for The Sheik vs. Abdullah the Butcher!
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