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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 3, 2024 7:28:07 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 8.52
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the final show of the year and hype the main event, Paul Orndorff vs. Jim Londos for the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title!
1. Bobby Shane vs. Mark Fleming
Fleming mauls Shane and locks on the STF but Shane is able to reach the ropes. Shane recovers and hits a bulldog for a two count. Shane hits a top rope flying body press for the win.
Winner - Bobby Shane by pinfall
Douglas says Shane got a little revenge. JR introduces the next match.
2. Rip Rogers vs. Chris Candido
Rogers and Candido battle back and forth. Candido hits a small package for a two count. Candido hits the Blonde Bomb for the win.
Winner - Chris Candido by pinfall
JR says there goes Rogers’ winning streak. Douglas introduces the next match.
3. Eddie Graham vs. Ted DiBiase
Graham gets the early advantage and hits the diving knee drop for a two count. Graham and DiBiase battle back and forth all over the ring area. DiBiase hits a fist drop for a two count. DiBiase hits a backbreaker for a two count. DiBiase clocks Graham with the loaded glove for the win.
Winner - Ted DiBiase by pinfall
After the match, DiBiase challenges the winner of tonight’s main event, saying he’ll leave the territory if he doesn’t win the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title. JR introduces the next match.
4. Eddie & Doug Gilbert vs. Vampiro & Hugh Morris - losers leave town for one year
Doug Gilbert and Hugh Morris start the match. Morris crushes Gilbert and hits No Laughing Matter for a two count. Morris tags in Vampiro. Gilbert makes a comeback and tags in Eddie. Vampiro makes a comeback but Gilbert rolls him up in a small package for a two count. Vampiro battles back and hits the Nail in the Coffin but Doug makes the save. Vampiro tags in Morris. Morris hits No Laughing Matter and all hell breaks loose. While the referee is restoring order, Doug DDTs Morris and rolls Eddie on top for a two count. Eddie nails Morris with a foreign object and tags in Doug. Doug hits a suplex and a DDT for near falls. Morris makes a comeback and tags in Vampiro. Doug makes a comeback and hits a suplex for a two count. Doug tags in Eddie. Eddie hits the Hot Shot for a two count. Vampiro makes a comeback and hits an uranage for a two count. Vampiro hits a power bomb for a two count. Eddie catches Vampiro with a sunset flip and Doug cuts off Morris while the referee makes the three count!
Winners - Eddie and Doug Gilbert by pinfall! Vampiro and Morris are gone for one year!
JR says that was a barn burner. Douglas introduces the next match.
5. Hiro Matsuda vs. Tracy Smothers
Smothers gets in some offense but Matsuda shuts him down and locks on the sleeper. Smothers taps out.
Winner - Hiro Matsuda by submission
JR puts over Matsuda and reminds the crowd that he trained the current Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight champion, Paul Orndorff. Douglas introduces the main event.
6. Paul Orndorff with Bobby Heenan vs. Jim Londos - Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title match
Orndorff and Londos battle back and forth. Londos hits a crotch lift and slam. Londos hits a fireman’s carry slam and covers Londos for a two count. Bobby Heenan is beside himself at ringside. Orndorff makes a comeback but Londos hits another crotch lift and slam and covrers Orndorff for a two count. Orndorff rolls out of the ring and Londos goes out after him. Orndorff mauls Londos on the outside and rolls him back into the ring. Orndorff hits a back suplex for a two count. Londos makes a comeback but Orndorff shuts him down and hits brutal knee lifts for a two count. Orndorff hits the jumping piledriver but Londos gets his shoulder up before the three count. Londos recovers and hits the crotch lift and slam. Londos covers Orndorff for a two count. Orndorff makes a comeback and throws Londos outside the ring. Orndorff suplexes Londos on the guardrail and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner - Jim Londos by DQ, Orndorff’s tenth title defense of the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title. Orndorff has tied with Shane Douglas at ten title defenses. Only Buddy Rogers (12) and Harley Race (15) have more.
JR and The Franchise sign off, telling fans to tune in next week when the ninth year of Nitro Wrestling kicks off!
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Post by topdollar on Feb 3, 2024 14:03:42 GMT -5
I don't know what shocks me more:
Rip Rogers beating Johnny Valentine...
or Gilberts beating Vampiro & Morris!
Be interesting to see who replaces them in The Following...
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 4, 2024 7:58:23 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 9.1
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the show and hype the main event, Paul Orndorff vs. Ted DiBiase for the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title. DiBiase has vowed to leave the territory if he doesn’t win the gold. Douglas says there’s been a lot of turnover in the roster but the fans will be pleased. JR introduces the first match.
1. Hiro Matsuda vs. Tom Prichard
Matsuda and Prichard grapple back and forth. Matsuda gets some momentum going and locks on the Sleeper but Prichard backs him into the corner to break the hold. Matsuda locks on the abdominal stretch and Prichard taps out.
Winner - Hiro Matsuda by submission
After the match, Matsuda motions for his interpreter to enter the ring. Through the interpreter, Matsuda says it’s time he puts his old pupil to the test and challenges Paul Orndorff to a match for the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title.
JR says Orndorff will have to survive Ted DiBiase tonight and Jim Londos in two weeks. Douglas says that’s a tall order and introduces the next match.
2. Eddie Graham vs. Scott Casey
Casey gets the early advantage and goes to work on Graham. Graham makes a comeback and locks on the figure four. Casey taps out.
Winner - Eddie Graham by submission
Douglas says Casey made Graham work for it. JR introduces the next match.
3. Wahoo McDaniel vs. Brickhouse Brown
Brickhouse gets the upper hand at the bell. Wahoo chops him down and hits the tomahawk chop for the win.
Winner - Wahoo McDaniel by pinfall
JR says Wahoo needs some big wins to get back into the title hunt. Douglas introduces the main event.
4. Paul Orndorff with Bobby Heenan vs. Ted DiBiase - Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title match
DiBiase gets the upper hand at the bell and goes to work on the champion. DiBiase hits the full power slam for a two count. Orndorff makes a comeback and hits the jumping piledriver for the win.
Winner - Paul Orndorff by pinfall, his eleventh title defense
JR and The Franchise sign off, telling fans to tune in next week for Kevin Sullivan & “The Purple Haze” Andrew Anderson vs. Eddie & Doug Gilbert in a falls count anywhere match.
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 4, 2024 7:59:14 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 9.2
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the show and hype the main event, Kevin Sullivan & “The Purple Haze” Andrew Anderson vs. Eddie & Doug Gilbert in a falls count anywhere match. Shane Douglas introduces the first match.
1. Larry Zbsyzko vs. Larry Sharpe
Zbyszko goes to work on Sharpe and wears him down with the Larryland Sleeper. Zbyszko hits the spinning back kick for a two count. Zbyszko hits the piledriver for the win.
Winner - Larry Zbyszko by pinfall
Douglas says Paul Orndorff might have something to say about Zbsyzko using the piledriver as his finish. JR introduces the next match.
2. 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Rip Rogers
Scorpio dominates Rogers early on. The match spills out of the ring and Rogers nails Scorpio with a chair. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner - 2 Cold Scorpio by DQ
The Franchise puts over Scorpio. JR introduces the next match.
3. Stan Hansen vs. Cuban Assassin
Cuban Assassin isn’t intimidated and goes toe to toe with Hansen. The two men battlet back and forth. Fidel hits the falling head butt for a two count. Hansen comes back and hits a power bomb for a two count. Hansen hits a big elbow drop for a two count. Hansen crushes the Cuban Assassin with the lariat for the win.
Winner - Stan Hansen by pinfall
JR puts over Stan Hansen. Douglas introduces the main event.
4. Kevin Sullivan & Andrew Anderson vs. Eddie & Doug Gilbert, Falls Count Anywhere
Sullivan and Doug Gilbert start the match. Gilbert has Sullivan in trouble but can’t keep him down. Sullivan shuts him down and hits a piledriver but Eddie makes the save. Sullivan throws Gilbert outside the ring and DDTs him on the concrete. Sullivan covers Gilbert for a two count. Sullivan chokes Gilbert with a microphone cord, wearing him down. Sullivan rolls him back into the ring and tags in Anderson. Anderson throws Gilbert out of the ring and Gilbert makes a comeback, body slamming Anderson on a souvenir stand. Doug tags in Eddie. Anderson makes a comeback and hits a swinging neckbreaker for a two count. Anderson throws Eddie out of the ring and hits the thumb to the throat for a two count. Anderson hits a hot shot across the guard rail and rolls Gilbert back into the ring. Anderson throws Gilbert back out of the ring and busts a beer bottle over his head. Gilbert grabs a beer bottle and busts it over Anderson’s head. Both men are wearing the crimson mask. GIlbert throws Anderson back into the ring and hits the Hot Shot. Doug holds off Sullivan while the referee makes the three count.
Winners - Eddie & Doug Gilbert by pinfall
The lights go out. When they come back on, One Man Gang and Missing Link are attacking the Gilberts. Security pours out of the back as the show goes off the air.
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 4, 2024 8:00:08 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 9.3
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the show and hype the main event, Paul Orndorff vs. Jim Londos for the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title. Shane Douglas introduces the first match.
1. Barry Windham vs. Larry Sharpe
Windham bulldozes Sharpe and hits the lariat for the win.
Winner - Barry Windham by pinfall
After the match, Windham challenges Kevin Sullivan to face him one on one without the Following at his side. JR introduces the next match.
2. 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Rip Rogers
Scorpio dominates Rogers and hits the tumbleweed. Scorpio goes to the top and hits the 450 splash for the win.
Winner - 2 Cold Scorpio by pinfall
JR says Scorpio is a sight to see. Douglas introduces the next match.
3. Angelo Mosca vs. Bob Cook
Cook gets the early advantage but goes for a monkey flip. Mosca hoists im up and hits a running power slam for a two count. Mosca locks on the sleeper and Cook taps out.
Winner - Angelo Mosca by pinfall
JR says Mosca could be the man to finally unseat Paul Orndorff. Douglas introduces the main event.
4. Paul Orndorff vs. Jim Londos - Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title match
Orndroff tears into Londos at the bell. Orndorff hits a stalling vertical suplex for a two count. Orndorff hits a jumping piledriver for a two count. Orndorff hits a second vertical suplex for a two count. Londos makes a comeback and hits a fireman’s carry slam. Londos hits a crotch lift and slam and locks on the short-arm scissors but Orndorff fights him off. Londos hits a fireman’s carry slam and Orndorff rolls out of the ring to regroup. Londos goes out and throws him back into the ring. Londos hits another fireman’s carry slam and throws Orndorff out of the ring. Orndorff sneak attacks Londos and goes on the attack! Orndorff hits a stalling vertical suplex for a two count. Orndorff hits another stalling vertical suplex for a two count. Orndorff hits the back suplex for the win.
Winner - Paul Orndorff by pinfall, his twelfth title defense, tying Buddy Rogers’ record. Only Harley Race (15) has more successful defenses of the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title.
JR and The Franchise sign off, telling fans to tune in next week for Eddie Gilbert vs. One Man Gang and Barry WIndham vs. Kevin Sullivan.
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 5, 2024 7:55:37 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 9.4
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the show and plug the two main events, Eddie Gilbert vs. One Man Gang and Barry WIndham vs. Kevin Sullivan. JR announces that Paul Orndorff has agreed to put the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title on the line next week against his mentor, Hiro Matsuda. Douglas introduces the first match.
1. Sgt Slaughter vs. Bob Cook
Slaughter mauls Cook and locks on the Cobra Clutch. Cook taps out.
Winner - Sgt Slaughter by submission.
JR says it’s been almost eight years since they last saw Sgt Slaughter. Douglas says he could wait another eight years and introduces the next match.
2. 2 Cold Scorpio vs. Larry Zbyszko
Zbyszko and Scorpio battle back and forth. Zbyszko hits a piledriver for a two count. Zbyszko hits a second piledriver for the win.
Winner - Larry Zbyszko by pinfall
JR says Zbsyzko is climbing the ladder. Douglas says it’ll take him a few hours of stalling and introduces the next match.
3. Eddie Gilbert vs. One Man Gang
One Man Gang mauls Gilbert. Gilbert nails him with a foreign object and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner - One Man Gang by DQ
Douglas says Gilbert is floundering lately. JR introduces the main event.
4. Barry Windham vs. Kevin Sullivan
Windham mauls Sullivan. Sullivan rolls out of the ring and WIndham goes out after him. Sullivan nails Windham with the golden spike and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner - Barry Windham bq DQ.
The crowd is not happy about two disqualifications in a row and throws trash at the ring. JR and The Franchise sign off, telling fans to tune in next week when Paul Orndorff defends the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title against his mentor, Hiro Matsuda.
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 5, 2024 7:56:41 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 9.5
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the show and hype the main event, Paul Orndorff vs. Hiro Matsuda for the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title. JR mentions that next week’s main event will be Barry WIndham & Eddie Gilbert vs. Kevin Sullivan & One Man Gang in a steel cage match. Douglas introduces the first match.
1. Stan Hansen vs. Larry Sharpe
Hansen bulldozes sharpe and hits a power bomb for a two count. Hansen nails Sharpe with the lariat for the win.
Winner - Stan Hansen by pinfall
JR puts over Stan Hansen. Douglas says he wouldn’t want to get hit with the lariat and introduces the next match.
2. Eddie Graham vs. Bob Cook
Graham takes Cook to the mat at the bell. Cook gets to his feet and Graham nails him with the hardest punches in wrestling for a two count. Graham hits the atomic knee drop for the win.
Winner - Eddie Graham by pinfall
JR says Graham has to be in line for a title shot. Douglas says it’s a long line and introduces the next match.
3. Wahoo McDaniel vs. Angelo Mosca
Wahoo and Mosca battle back and forth, exchanging stiff shots. Wahoo hits a chop to the chest and covers Mosca for a two count. Wahoo hits a tomahawk chop for the win.
Winner - Wahoo McDaniel by pinfall
Douglas says Wahoo can chop anyone down to size. JR introduces the main event. Before the match starts, Paul Orndorff orders Bobby Heenan to head to the back. Heenan is furious and stomps back to the locker room.
4. Paul Orndorff vs. Hiro Matsuda - Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title match
Matsuda gets the early momentum. Orndorff nails him with brutal knee lifts for a two count. Matsuda makes a comeback but Orndorff shuts him down and hits the stalling vertical suplex for a two count. Orndorff tears into his mentor and won’t let up. The match spills out of the ring. Matsuda gets the advantage but Orndorff overpowers him and hits a back suplex for the three count.
Winner - Paul Orndorff by pinfall, his thirteenth title defense, only two successful defenses away from Harley Race’s record.
After the match, Orndorff helps Matsuda to his feet in an uncharacteristic display of sportsmanship. As Orndorff prepares to leave the ring, Lou Thesz comes through the curtain. Thesz is handed a mic and says “I’m taking that belt the easy way or the hard way so be ready.”
JR and The Franchise sign off, telling fans to tune in next week for Barry Windham & Eddie Gilbert vs. Kevin Sullivan & One Man Gang inside of a 15 foot high steel cage!
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 5, 2024 7:57:40 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 9.6
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the show and hype the main event, Barry Windham & Eddie Gilbert vs. Kevin Sullivan & One Man Gang inside of a 15 foot high steel cage! Douglas says next week’s main event will be Eddie Graham vs. Stan Hansen with the winner taking on Paul Orndorff for the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title the following week. Ross introduces the first match.
1. Samu vs. Tom Prichard
Samu and Prichard battle back and forth. Prichard hits the Dr. Tom Bomb for a two count. Prichard nails Samu with the Enzuigiri for a two count. Prichard hits another Enzuigiri for the win.
Winner - Tom Prichard by pinfall
Douglas says Dr. Tom is a crafty veteran. JR introduces the next match.
2. Sgt Slaughter vs. Larry Sharpe
Slaughter goes to work on Sharpe at the bell. Slaughter locks on the cobra clutch and Sharpe taps out.
Winner - Sgt Slaughter by submission
3. Larry Zbsyzko vs. Scott Casey
Casey goes to work on Zbyszko at the bell and quickly has him in trouble. Casey hits the bulldog for a two count. Zbsyzko takes off the turnbuckle pad and slams Casey’s head into it. Zbyszko hits the piledriver for the win.
Winner - Larry Zbsyzko by pinfall
After the match, Zbyszko gets on the mic and runs down the competition in Nitro Wrestling. Sgt Slaughter returns to ringside and gets in Zbyszko’s face until security arrives. Douglas introduces the main event.
4. Barry Windham & Eddie Gilbert vs. Kevin Sullivan & One Man Gang - Steel Cage match
Gilbert and Sullivan start the match. Sullivan mauls GIlbert and nails him with the foreign object. Sullivan tags in One Man Gang. Gang mauls Gilbert and hits the 747 Splash. Sullivan takes out Windham while the referee makes the three count.
Winners - Sullivan & One Man Gang by pinfall
After the match, Windham helps Gilbert to his feet and eats a fireball for his troubles. JR and The Franchise sign off, telling fans to tune in next week for Eddie Graham vs. Stan Hansen with the winner taking on Paul Orndorff the following week, as well as Sgt Slaughter vs. Larry Zbsyzko and the debut of Lou Thesz.
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 5, 2024 20:05:21 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 9.7
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the show and hype the main event, Eddie Graham vs. Stan Hansen with the winner taking on Paul Orndorff for the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title next week, as well as Sgt Slaughter vs. Larry Zbyszko. JR introduces the first match.
1. Lou Thesz vs. Mark Fleming
Thesz and Fleming grapple back and forth. Thesz hits a sunset flip for a two count. Thesz hits the released power bomb for the win.
Winner - Lou Thesz by pinfall
JR says Thesz is a future champion but needs a few more wins. Douglas introduces the next match.
2. Doug Gilbert vs. Maha Singh
Maha Singh squashes Doug Gilbert and hits the shoulder breaker for the win.
Winner - Maha Singh by pinfall
JR says the Gilberts are floundering. Douglas reveals that Barry Windham will lock up with Eddie Gilbert next week. JR introduces the next match.
3. Sgt Slaughter vs. Larry Zbyszko
Slaughter unloads on Zbyszko. Zbyszko rolls out of the ring and stalls. Slaughter goes out after him and Zbyszko clobbers him with a chair. The referee calls for the bell.
Winner - Sgt Slaughter by DQ
Slaughter and Zbyszko brawl into the crowd after the match. Once the referees and officials restore order, JR introduces the main event.
4. Eddie Graham vs. Stan Hansen
Graham tries grappling with Hansen. Hansen overpowers him and hits a suplex for a two count. Hansen hits a big elbow drop for a two count. Graham makes a comeback and hits a diving knee drop for a two count. Hansen and Graham battle back and forth. Hansen hits the lariat but Graham is able to drape his leg over the bottom rope to break the count. Hansen nails Graham with another lariat but Graham is too close to the ropes to cover. Cursing, Hansen pulls Graham up by the hair and nails him with a third lariat for the win.
Winner - Stan Hansen by pinfall
JR and The Franchise sign off, telling fans to tune in next week when Paul Orndorff defends the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title against Stan Hansen in the main event!
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Post by Gunslinger on Feb 5, 2024 20:06:29 GMT -5
Nitro Wrestling 9.8
Jim Ross and Shane Douglas welcome the fans to the show and hype the main event, Paul Orndorff vs. Stan Hansen with the Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title on the line. JR introduces the first match.
1. Lou Thesz vs. Bob Cook
Thesz takes Cook to the mat at the bell and locks on the double wristlock. Cook taps out.
Winner - Lou Thesz by submission
JR says Thesz has a hundred ways to win. Douglas introduces the next match.
2. Brickhouse Brown vs. Rip Rogers
Brown gets the advantage at the bell and hits a flying body press for a two count. Brown hits a side leg sweep for the win.
Winner - Brickhouse Brown by pinfall
JR says Rogers needs to regroup. Douglas introduces the next match.
3. Barry Windham vs. Eddie Gilbert
Windham squashes Gilbert and hits a lariat for a two count. Windham hits a second lariat and a Sweetwater Superplex for a two count. Windham locks on the Blackjack Claw and Gilbert taps out.
Winner - Barry WIndham by pinfall
JR says Windham could be a future champion once he settles things with Kevin Sullivan. Douglas introduces the main event.
4. Paul Orndorff with Bobby Heenan vs. Stan Hansen - Nitro Wrestling World Heavyweight title match
Orndorff and Hansen battle back and forth. Orndorff misses a turnbuckle charge and Hansen rolls him up for a two count. Hansen clobbers Orndorff with a lariat for a two count. Hansen locks on the Brazos Valley backbreaker but Orndorff fights his way to the ropes. Orndorff rolls out of the ring and Hansen comes out after him. Orndorff clobbers Hansen with a chair and the referee calls for the bell.
Winner - Stan Hansen by DQ. Orndorff is just one defense away from tying Harley Race’s record.
Orndorff nails Hansen with the chair a second time after the bell to a round of boos. JR and The Franchise sign off, telling the fans to tune in next week when Sgt Slaughter takes on Larry Zbyszko in a No DQ match in the main event.
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