Post by bookerbill on Jan 28, 2024 18:32:42 GMT -5
Card 14: Vintage Pro Wrestling
International Amphitheatre, Chicago, IL
**All matches with vintage charts**
Lou Albano d. Tiger Conway Sr.
Huge heat for Albano who attacks before Gary Michael Cappetta is can finish the introductions and runs Conway Sr. into the ring post. Albano then focuses his attack on his opponent’s gash and Conway Sr. is soon wearing a crimson mask. With the fans roaring, Conway Sr. somehow kicks out after a SICILIAN SLAM and begins a stunning comeback. Albano appears to be outmatched despite the violent start to the match but late counters a high hip toss with an abdominal stretch which leads to a second SICILIAN SLAM and a quick three count from Dick Woehrle after ten minutes. ***
“Strangler” Evan Lewis d. George Tragos
Tragos appears to be in a foul mood and gets into it with Gary Michael Cappetta before match. Lewis comes to the ring and we are underway quickly. It is back and forth with Tragos managing to lock in a double wrist lock to do some damage. Lewis counters out of the corner and gains the upper hand after another series of exchanges and applies a STRANGLEHOLD for the victory after five minutes. It takes Woehrle some time to break the hold after the calling to the bell and Tragos needs medical assistance leaving the ring. * ½
“Lightning” Rod Fenton d. Henry Irslinger
Fenton took control after a mid ring collision spilled Irslinger to the floor where he appeared to strike his head on concrete. Irslinger regained the ring but was not able to get back into the match. Irslinger was again knocked to the floor where he cracked his head against the ringside chairs. Back in the ring, Fenton mixed illegal tactics with some slams and fists before connecting with a SERIES OF DROPKICKS for the three count from Morgan Dollar after four minutes. *
Johnny Saint DQ Gorgeous George w/Cherie Dupré
George pushed the limits of tolerance “preparing” for the match and once things go underway he used every shortcut he could to get the upper hand. George hooked the tights for near fall and attack Saint’s eyes and face repeatedly. The fans were livid when both men tumbled to the floor with Saint getting the worst of it. Saint found breaks and was able to get in a series of holds and counters that had George on the run and the fans roaring but George would find a way to cheat his back into control. Finally, referee Dick Woehrle had seen enough and disqualified George for brawling on the floor after 13 minutes. ***
Killer Kowalski d. Ken Shamrock
This one was over far quicker than anyone could imagine. Kowalski took issue with Gary Michael Cappetta but Shamrock stepped and we were underway under the watch of Dick Woehrle. Both men tumbled to the floor, but Kowalski shifted his wait crushing Shamrock against the concrete floor! Shamrock barely regained the ring and Kowalski struck with a giant swing followed by Bombs Away for the three count after less than two minutes. *
Wilbur Synder d. Ivan Koloff w/Captain Lou Albano
It was hard to tell who the fans hated more, Koloff or George. Synder gave ringside plenty to cheer about however as the was able to use his skills to get the best of the Russian powerhouse. Snyder looked to have match won with an ABDOMINAL STRETCH but Albano caused a distraction. Koloff was reeling as Synder never let up. Albano attempted to slip a foreign object to Koloff by Snyder intercepted it and blasted Koloff into next week. The three count was academic after seven minutes. **
George Hackenschmdt d. Bobo Brazil
This was a hard hitting back and forth battle from bell to bell. Brazil controlled early but could only score a two count after a big hammer punch and later another two count after a backbreaker. Hackenschmidt had to dig deep into his skillset to get the upper hand and managed to get the action to the mat for a stretch. It was back and forth with several clean breaks and clinches along the ropes and in the corners. Hackenschmidt finally managed to lock in a RUSSIAN BEAR HUG but Brazil was able to escape defeat. The action was controlled after that point mostly by Hackenschmidt who continued to wear down Brazil until finally locking in a second RUSSIAN BEAR HUG for a quick submission call from Dick Woehrle after 15 minutes. *** ½
Legacy Tag Team Champions Fabulous Kangaroos w/”Wild” Red Berry d. Brisco Brothers
The champions were clearly not in a good mood tearing a strip off of Morgan Dollar verbally before the match. Once the action started, Jerry Brisco was quickly cut of from his corner and Heffernan rocked him with overhead suplex and throw. BOOMERING ended it moments later with the save attempt being blocked after only three minutes. DUD.
The Legacy Team Champions close out of the night will a statement victory sending a clear message to other tag teams across the Legacy Wrestling Promotions. Killer Kowalski has a similar performance tonight and will be the challenger for the Legacy World Title at the next Vintage Pro Wrestling event!
George Tragos is injured for six fight cards
Official Rankings
1. Killer Kowalski (1)
2. “Lightning” Rod Fenton (5)
3. George Hackenschmidt (7)
4. Johnny Saint (6)
5. Jerry Brisco (3)
6. Lou Albano (-)
7. Ivan Koloff (-)
8. Wilbur Synder (-)
9. “Strangler” Evan Lewis (-)
10. Ken Shamrock (2)
Up next, we return to the Omni in Atlanta where the Legacy Title will be on the line in the main event with the following matches signed:
* Buddy Rogers is telling everyone who will listen and those who won’t about his greatness and Barry Windham has had enough of the boasting confronting “The Nature Boy” on Saturday Night Throwback challenging Rogers to a match. The contract has been signed and Barry Windham will meet Buddy Rogers in singles action as part of the event in Atlanta.
* Tully Blanchard and Brian Blair had done it all in wrestling both men being part of successful tag teams and wining singles gold as well. The two will square off as part of the Omni card with both men looking to move up the rankings.
* Blackjack Mulligan is about as big and mean as they come but knows a bad seed when he sees one. He took care of Abullah the Butcher on Card 9 and now has turned his focus on Rick Rude. Will Rude have the cunning to defeat the big Texan?
* The Powers of Pain are coming off a disappointing outing on Card 9 when they failed to capture the Legacy Tag Team Championship and will be looking to regroup when they step into the Magnum T.A. and Sam Houston.
* The last encounter between the popular Chaz Taylor and Frank Dalton ended with Dalton smashing Taylor with a chair. That did not sit well with fans, Taylor or the Atlantic Pro Wrestling bookers who were only more than happy to schedule a rematch between the two for Card 15 at the Omni.
* The history between the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express and Midnight Express is long and epic and will only continue in Atlantic Pro Wrestling as the two sides have again signed to square off once again. Last time at the Omni, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton walked away with a controversial victory thanks to the some questions tactics and the assistance of manager Jim Cornette. Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson will be looking for some payback and a victory to prove they are the number one tag team in the territory.
* Legacy World Champion Rob Van Dam got face to face with his first challenger Lou Thesz at the recent Throwback Show with the men coming to blows in front of television audience. The two will now step into the ring with the gold on the line. Will Van Dam, the self proclaimed “Mr. Legacy” become the first Legacy Champion to successfully retain the title or will Lou Thesz become the first two time champion in Legacy Wrestling history?
International Amphitheatre, Chicago, IL
**All matches with vintage charts**
Lou Albano d. Tiger Conway Sr.
Huge heat for Albano who attacks before Gary Michael Cappetta is can finish the introductions and runs Conway Sr. into the ring post. Albano then focuses his attack on his opponent’s gash and Conway Sr. is soon wearing a crimson mask. With the fans roaring, Conway Sr. somehow kicks out after a SICILIAN SLAM and begins a stunning comeback. Albano appears to be outmatched despite the violent start to the match but late counters a high hip toss with an abdominal stretch which leads to a second SICILIAN SLAM and a quick three count from Dick Woehrle after ten minutes. ***
“Strangler” Evan Lewis d. George Tragos
Tragos appears to be in a foul mood and gets into it with Gary Michael Cappetta before match. Lewis comes to the ring and we are underway quickly. It is back and forth with Tragos managing to lock in a double wrist lock to do some damage. Lewis counters out of the corner and gains the upper hand after another series of exchanges and applies a STRANGLEHOLD for the victory after five minutes. It takes Woehrle some time to break the hold after the calling to the bell and Tragos needs medical assistance leaving the ring. * ½
“Lightning” Rod Fenton d. Henry Irslinger
Fenton took control after a mid ring collision spilled Irslinger to the floor where he appeared to strike his head on concrete. Irslinger regained the ring but was not able to get back into the match. Irslinger was again knocked to the floor where he cracked his head against the ringside chairs. Back in the ring, Fenton mixed illegal tactics with some slams and fists before connecting with a SERIES OF DROPKICKS for the three count from Morgan Dollar after four minutes. *
Johnny Saint DQ Gorgeous George w/Cherie Dupré
George pushed the limits of tolerance “preparing” for the match and once things go underway he used every shortcut he could to get the upper hand. George hooked the tights for near fall and attack Saint’s eyes and face repeatedly. The fans were livid when both men tumbled to the floor with Saint getting the worst of it. Saint found breaks and was able to get in a series of holds and counters that had George on the run and the fans roaring but George would find a way to cheat his back into control. Finally, referee Dick Woehrle had seen enough and disqualified George for brawling on the floor after 13 minutes. ***
Killer Kowalski d. Ken Shamrock
This one was over far quicker than anyone could imagine. Kowalski took issue with Gary Michael Cappetta but Shamrock stepped and we were underway under the watch of Dick Woehrle. Both men tumbled to the floor, but Kowalski shifted his wait crushing Shamrock against the concrete floor! Shamrock barely regained the ring and Kowalski struck with a giant swing followed by Bombs Away for the three count after less than two minutes. *
Wilbur Synder d. Ivan Koloff w/Captain Lou Albano
It was hard to tell who the fans hated more, Koloff or George. Synder gave ringside plenty to cheer about however as the was able to use his skills to get the best of the Russian powerhouse. Snyder looked to have match won with an ABDOMINAL STRETCH but Albano caused a distraction. Koloff was reeling as Synder never let up. Albano attempted to slip a foreign object to Koloff by Snyder intercepted it and blasted Koloff into next week. The three count was academic after seven minutes. **
George Hackenschmdt d. Bobo Brazil
This was a hard hitting back and forth battle from bell to bell. Brazil controlled early but could only score a two count after a big hammer punch and later another two count after a backbreaker. Hackenschmidt had to dig deep into his skillset to get the upper hand and managed to get the action to the mat for a stretch. It was back and forth with several clean breaks and clinches along the ropes and in the corners. Hackenschmidt finally managed to lock in a RUSSIAN BEAR HUG but Brazil was able to escape defeat. The action was controlled after that point mostly by Hackenschmidt who continued to wear down Brazil until finally locking in a second RUSSIAN BEAR HUG for a quick submission call from Dick Woehrle after 15 minutes. *** ½
Legacy Tag Team Champions Fabulous Kangaroos w/”Wild” Red Berry d. Brisco Brothers
The champions were clearly not in a good mood tearing a strip off of Morgan Dollar verbally before the match. Once the action started, Jerry Brisco was quickly cut of from his corner and Heffernan rocked him with overhead suplex and throw. BOOMERING ended it moments later with the save attempt being blocked after only three minutes. DUD.
The Legacy Team Champions close out of the night will a statement victory sending a clear message to other tag teams across the Legacy Wrestling Promotions. Killer Kowalski has a similar performance tonight and will be the challenger for the Legacy World Title at the next Vintage Pro Wrestling event!
George Tragos is injured for six fight cards
Official Rankings
1. Killer Kowalski (1)
2. “Lightning” Rod Fenton (5)
3. George Hackenschmidt (7)
4. Johnny Saint (6)
5. Jerry Brisco (3)
6. Lou Albano (-)
7. Ivan Koloff (-)
8. Wilbur Synder (-)
9. “Strangler” Evan Lewis (-)
10. Ken Shamrock (2)
Up next, we return to the Omni in Atlanta where the Legacy Title will be on the line in the main event with the following matches signed:
* Buddy Rogers is telling everyone who will listen and those who won’t about his greatness and Barry Windham has had enough of the boasting confronting “The Nature Boy” on Saturday Night Throwback challenging Rogers to a match. The contract has been signed and Barry Windham will meet Buddy Rogers in singles action as part of the event in Atlanta.
* Tully Blanchard and Brian Blair had done it all in wrestling both men being part of successful tag teams and wining singles gold as well. The two will square off as part of the Omni card with both men looking to move up the rankings.
* Blackjack Mulligan is about as big and mean as they come but knows a bad seed when he sees one. He took care of Abullah the Butcher on Card 9 and now has turned his focus on Rick Rude. Will Rude have the cunning to defeat the big Texan?
* The Powers of Pain are coming off a disappointing outing on Card 9 when they failed to capture the Legacy Tag Team Championship and will be looking to regroup when they step into the Magnum T.A. and Sam Houston.
* The last encounter between the popular Chaz Taylor and Frank Dalton ended with Dalton smashing Taylor with a chair. That did not sit well with fans, Taylor or the Atlantic Pro Wrestling bookers who were only more than happy to schedule a rematch between the two for Card 15 at the Omni.
* The history between the Rock ‘n’ Roll Express and Midnight Express is long and epic and will only continue in Atlantic Pro Wrestling as the two sides have again signed to square off once again. Last time at the Omni, Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton walked away with a controversial victory thanks to the some questions tactics and the assistance of manager Jim Cornette. Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson will be looking for some payback and a victory to prove they are the number one tag team in the territory.
* Legacy World Champion Rob Van Dam got face to face with his first challenger Lou Thesz at the recent Throwback Show with the men coming to blows in front of television audience. The two will now step into the ring with the gold on the line. Will Van Dam, the self proclaimed “Mr. Legacy” become the first Legacy Champion to successfully retain the title or will Lou Thesz become the first two time champion in Legacy Wrestling history?
