NWA Heartland presented by Daytondave

[EpicDave]

Heartland Championship Wrestling Rankings
October 28, 2023

NWA SINGLES (previous month in parenthesis)

1. RIC FLAIR- NWA World Heavyweight Champion (1)
2. BUDDY ROGERS- Patriot Heavyweight Champion (2)
3. NICK ALDIS- Atlantic Heavyweight Champion (5)
4. NICK BOCKWINKEL- Pro Wrestling Mid-America Heavyweight Champion (4)
5. BRUNO SAMMARTINO (NR)
6. GEORGE TRAGOS- Dixie Heavyweight Champion (6)
7. TERRY FUNK (3)
8. SGT. SLAUGHTER- North American Heavyweight Champion (7)
9. BRET HART- Southland Heavyweight Champion (8)
10. 'DR. DEATH' STEVE WILLIAMS (NR)


NWA TAG TEAM

1. JACK & JERRY BRISCO- NWA World Tag Team Champions (1)
2. THE FANTASTICS (TOMMY ROGERS & BOBBY FULTON)- Patriot Tag Team Champions (3)
3. THE STEINER BROTHERS- Pro Wrestling Mid-America Tag Team Champions (4)
4. THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (STAN LANE & BOBBY EATON)- Atlantic Tag Team Champions (2)
5. KEVIN SULLIVAN & CACTUS JACK (9)
6. TONY GAREA & LARRY ZBYSZKO (5)
7. DAVID & KERRY VON ERICH (7)
8. THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS (NR)
9. JAY & MARK BRISCOE (NR)
10. MR. WRESTLING I & MR. WRESTLING II (6)


LADIES

1. NICOLE MATTHEWS- Heartland Ladies' Champion (1)
2. KELLY KLEIN- HLW Mistress of Mayhem (2)
3. CHEERLEADER MELISSA (NR)
4. SAVANNAH EVANS (6)
5. TRISH ADORA (4)
6. KILLER KELLY (5)
7. JESSICKA HAVOK (7)
8. DEONNA PURRAZZO (NR)
9. LUFISTO (10)
10. SUMIE SAKAI (NR)


LADIES' TAG TEAM

1. MERCEDES MARTINEZ & NICOLE SAVOY- Heartland Ladies' Tag Team Champions (1)
2. MALIA HOSAKA & JAZZ (5)
3. THE PINK LADIES (MADISON EAGLES & JESSIE MCKAY) (2)
4. THE ALLURE (ANGELINA LOVE & MANDY LEON) (4)
5. LUNA & VIVIAN VACHON (NR)



MOST POPULAR

1. THE FANTASTICS
2. SGT. SLAUGHTER
3. KELLY KLEIN
4. KEVIN STEEN
5. THE STEINER BROTHERS
6. BOB BACKLUND
7. STEVE WILLIAMS
8. MERCEDES MARTINEZ & NICOLE SAVOY
9. ALLISON DANGER
10. DICK THE BRUISER & THE CRUSHER


MOST HATED

1. KEVIN SULLIVAN/CACTUS JACK
2. RIC FLAIR
3. IVELISSE
4. BARRY WINDHAM
5. BUDDY ROGERS
6. NICK BOCKWINKEL
7. TERRY FUNK
8. HOLIDEAD
9. JACKIE FARGO
10. SAVANNAH EVANS

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ROSTER OF CHAMPIONS:

NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE
NWA World Heavyweight Champion: RIC FLAIR (4)
NWA World Tag Team Champions: JACK & JERRY BRISCO


ATLANTIC WRESTLING FEDERATION
AWF Heavyweight Champion: NICK ALDIS
AWF Tag Team Champions: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
Dixie Heavyweight Champion: GEORGE TRAGOS


PRO WRESTLING MID-AMERICA
PWMA Heavyweight Champion: NICK BOCKWINKEL (5)
PWMA Tag Team Champions: THE STEINER BROTHERS
Southland Heavyweight Champion: BRET HART


PATRIOT CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
PCW Heavyweight Champion: BUDDY ROGERS
PCW Tag Team Champions: THE FANTASTICS
North American Champion: SGT. SLAUGHTER


HEARTLAND LADIES' WRESTLING
HLW World Champion: NICOLE MATTHEWS
HLW Tag Team Champions: MERCEDES MARTINEZ & NICOLE SAVOY
Mistress Of Mayhem: KELLY KLEIN (2)

[EpicDave]

Heartland Championship Wrestling: Patriot Championship Wrestling
October 28, 2023 (Card #1249)
D.C. Armory, Washington, DC

EpicDave: Hey, fans! Welcome to Heartland Championship Wrestling! Tonight we begin season number 18 of Filsinger Legends of Wrestling action! It's been just one week since we saw a tremendous broadcast of the 2023 Tournament of Champions- and here tonight in Washington we are gonna pick up right where we left off. The 2023 Filsinger Cup Tag Team winners, THE FANTASTICS, are here tonight to catch in their chips and take their shot at the NWA World Tag Team Championship as they face the champions, JACK & JERRY BRISCO, in tonight's Main Event. It's the nation's capital and we aim to start the new season with a bang, fans- so relax, grab yourself a cold one, and enjoy the show!


'SUPERSTAR' BILLY GRAHAM defeated BILLY WICKS*** by submission with the Superstar Bearhug


ARN ANDERSON & TULLY BLANCHARD (w/JAMES J. DILLON) defeated THE MOTOR CITY MACHINE GUNS (ALEX SHELLEY**** & CHRIS SABIN) when Anderson pinned Shelley with the Gourdbuster


KURT ANGLE defeated FARMER BURNS*** by submission with the Ankle Lock


THE ROCK 'N ROLL EXPRESS (RICKY MORTON & ROBERT GIBSON) defeated JIMMY SNUKA & BRUISER BRODY****** when Robert took out Brody with a Sleeper Hold

A surprise twist in the tag match! The Rock 'N Rolls got off to a fast start on Brody, quickly taking control. In frustration, Snuka left the apron and retrieved a steel chair, preparing to attack Gibson from behind. But out of nowhere, BRYAN DANIELSON dashed to ringside and disarmed Snuka! Snuka and Danielson had a shoving match on the arena floor, leaving Brody to fend for himself. The rapid-fire attacks of the Rock N' Rolls quickly wore down Brody, and Gibson was able to finish him with the Sleeper.

After the match, Danielson joined Gibson and Morton in the ring for a celebration. The three men flashed a hand sign and acknowledged the cheers of the fans.


EpicDave: How about that? Snuka was fixin' to wail on the Rock 'N Rolls- but Danielson came in to set things right. There seems to be some kind of alliance forming between these guys- so we'll keep an eye on that. All right, fans- still plenty of great action to come here tonight in D.C. And the rest of tonight's action will be streamed live on the Epic Sports Broadcasting Network!

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RICK RUDE pinned RICKY 'THE DRAGON' STEAMBOAT*** with the Rude Awakening


SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH- NO DISQUALIFICATION:
VADER (w/PERCY PRINGLE III) pinned FINLEY** after a Suplex


NORTH AMERICAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP:
SGT. SLAUGHTER (c) defeated PEPPER GOMEZ***** by submission with the Cobra Clutch to retain the championship


MAIN EVENT: NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
JACK & JERRY**** BRISCO defeated THE FANTASTICS (TOMMY ROGERS**** & BOBBY FULTON***) when Jack pinned Rogers with a Rolling Reverse Cradle

The World Tag Team Championship match was highly anticipated as the popular Fantastics came to DC to take their shot at the champs. The Fantastics started strong, taking over on Jerry with a series of rapid-fire double-teams. But when Jack tagged in, he slowed the pace of the match and wore out Fulton with a tortuous technical assault. Jerry returned to the match and teamed with Jack to work over Rogers. Rogers was nearly finished when Fulton came to the rescue, leading to a four-way battle in the ring. In the midst of the fracas, it was Jack who took advantage, catching Rogers by surprise with a Rolling Reverse Cradle for the pin.

JACK & JERRY BRISCO RETAIN THE NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

EpicDave: Congratulations to the BRISCO BROTHERS! They definitely showed their championship pedigree here tonight. The Fantastics had all the momentum and all the fan support- but Jack Brisco didn't let that get into his head, even when brother Jerry was in trouble. Jack came in and did what he did best- wrestle- and his heroics led the Brothers to a successful title defense. All right, fans- we're done here. Thanks for checking us out tonight! Heartland will be back on Wednesday with another terrific show from Heartland Ladies' Wrestling. The Ladies will make their way to Indianapolis, where you will see KELLY KLEIN once again defend her Mistress of Mayhem Championship against DEONNA PURRAZZO. That's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!





Patriot Heavyweight Champion: BUDDY ROGERS
Patriot Tag Team Champions: THE FANTASTICS (TOMMY ROGERS & BOBBY FULTON)
North American Champion: SGT. SLAUGHTER


Commissioner/General Manager: TORRIE WILSON
Guest Interviewer: BILL APTER

[TTX]

Keep those dice dizzy, Dave. Fun stuff as always.

[neilybob]

a excellent show from the man himself.

[EpicDave]

Thanks to neilybob and TTX for the comments!

Heartland Wrestling Association:
Heartland Ladies' Wrestling
November 1, 2023 (Card #1250)
Hinkle Fieldhouse, Indianapolis, Indiana

The show opens with the tune, "Poison" by Alice Cooper playing overhead. VELVET SKY emerges through the curtain and struts down the aisle, greeting the cheering fans along the way.

Velvet: Heartland- WHAT IS UP?!?!? I am FIRED UP to be here! The weather is chilling… but the action in Heartland Ladies' Wrestling is always on fire! Our kickass chicks are ready to rumble tonight- and our Main Event is gonna sizzle. KELLY KLEIN is in the house to defend the Mistress of Mayhem Championship against DEONNA PURRAZZO. Let's take care of business!


THE KIMBER BOMBS (KIMBER LEE & CHERRY BOMB**) defeated CORA & DEBBIE***** COMBS when Kimber pinned Debbie with the Yoshi Tonic


JORDYNNE GRACE pinned JENNACIDE* with the Pounce

Velvet: Wow! Jordynne just pounced the daylights out of Jennacide! Jennacide is still down after the intensity of that shot- and Jennacide is supposed to wrestle in a tag match later tonight! I don't know what's going to happen but we'll keep an eye on it.


MOUNT TESSA (VANESSA KRAVEN**** & TESSA BLANCHARD***) defeated THE ALLURE (ANGELINA LOVE******* & MANDY LEON**) when Vanessa pinned Angelina with the Sitout Powerbomb


HOLIDEAD pinned CANDICE LERAE* with Darkness Falls


KILLER KELLY defeated SAVANNAH EVANS** by submission with the Morte Subita

Velvet: That's a great win for KILLER KELLY. That puts Kelly in line for a Number One Contender's Match against ALLISON DANGER for a shot at the Heartland Ladies' Championship! But now- we have a Tag Team Grudge Match scheduled with IVELISSE & JENNACIDE- but Jennacide is hurt- so what is going to happen?

The crowd watches in confusion as THE CANADIAN NINJAS hit the ring for the tag match. Nicole and Portia are all smiles, taunting the crowd and prancing around the ring with confident smirks. But the mood changes when IVELISSE bursts through the curtain accompanied by

JOANIE LAURER

Velvet: What the- ? JOANIE LAURER? How did Ivelisse convince Joanie to show up tonight? I don't think anybody saw this coming- especially the Ninjas. I have a feeling this isn't going to end well…


GRUDGE MATCH- NO DISQUALIFICATION:
IVELISSE & JOANIE LAURER defeated THE CANADIAN NINJAS (NICOLE MATTHEWS**** & PORTIA PEREZ) when Joanie pinned Nicole with a DDT

The Ninjas did everything they could to overcome the insurmountable odds. Quick tags kept Joanie and Ivelisse off-balance, until Ivelisse drilled Nicole with a devastating enzuigiri. Ivelisse punished Nicole with several more stiff kicks, then tagged in to Joanie. Portia dashed into the ring and jumped on Joanie's back. Without hesitation, Joanie heaved Portia out of the ring and dumped Nicole with a DDT for a decisive pin.

After the pin, Ivelisse and Joanie pulled Nicole up from the mat. Joanie held Nicole by the arms, while Ivelisse slapped Nicole repeatedly. Portia tried to get back into the ring, but Ivelisse kicked Portia in the head and knocked her off the ring apron. Ivelisse then reached into her boot and pulled out a tube of lipstick, which she used to paint a clown nose and rosy red cheeks onto the face of Nicole. Boos rained down from the crowd as Ivelisse and Joanie left the ring together.


Velvet: Ohmygawd! They just painted up Nicole like a clown! What humiliation! I swear, Ivelisse just never stops. She couldn't win the championship, so instead she goes out and finds the biggest bully on earth to do her dirty work and she humiliates the real champion. I mean, it's not like people are that crazy about Nicole Matthews, but she didn't deserve that.

Velvet sighs.

Velvet: Well, I'm glad that's over. We still have a Main Event coming up!


MAIN EVENT: MISTRESS OF MAYHEM CHAMPIONSHIP
DEONNA PURRAZZO** pinned KELLY KLEIN******* (c) after a Moonsault

Deonna was at the top of her game tonight! Kelly is known for her roughhousing style, but Deonna outsmarted and outmaneuvered the champion at every turn. Deonna was able to neutralize the power of Kelly with a series of submission moves, including a pair of painful Fujiwara Arm Bars. Kelly was struggling to recover, and Deonna went to the air for a Moonsault that took the starch out of Kelly for the pin.

DEONNA PURRAZZO WINS THE MISTRESS OF MAYHEM CHAMPIONSHIP

Velvet: Oh, wow! DEONNA PURRAZZO just won the Mistress of Mayhem Championship! She was SO good in the ring tonight and she earned her championship. That was amazing! And congratulations to KELLY KLEIN- she held that title for all of 2023 until tonight- and she defended it against everybody. She is the greatest Mistress of Mayhem Champion ever, so props to Kelly. That's it for tonight, Heartland- thanks for another awesome night of wrestling here in Indianapolis! We'll be back on the mats this weekend- we're going to Tampa for a big show from the Atlantic Wrestling Federation. NICK ALDIS is going to defend the Atlantic Heavyweight Championship against 'ROWDY' ROODY PIPER. Come check it out!





Heartland Ladies' Champion: NICOLE MATTHEWS
Heartland Ladies' Tag Team Champions: MERCEDES MARTINEZ & NICOLE SAVOY
Mistress Of Mayhem: DEONNA PURRAZZO

[neilybob]

a excellent show mr.epic.

[barfly2021]

Ivalese got the 9th wonder of the world and sent a message "We aren't done yet" painted in big letters

[EpicDave]

Thanks as always to neilybob and barfly2021 for this week's comments!

Heartland Championship Wrestling: Atlantic Wrestling Federation
November 4, 2023 (Card #1251)
Tampa Sportatorium, Tampa, Florida

EpicDave: Hey, fans! Welcome to Heartland Championship Wrestling! It's a lovely autumn weekend here in the Sunshine State, where the superstars of the Atlantic Wrestling Federation have come to light up the night. It's a championship night here in Tampa, with NICK ALDIS headlining tonight's show as he defends the Atlantic Heavyweight Championship against the irrepressible 'ROWDY' RODDY PIPER. Anything could happen tonight when Hot Rod squares off against The National Treasure- so relax, grab yourself a cold one, and enjoy the show!



BIG JOHN STUDD***** (w/BOBBY 'THE BRAIN' HEENAN) pinned JOE MALENKO* after a Clothesline


BOB ROOP*** & BOB ORTON, JR*** defeated RED BASTIEN*** & BILLY 'RED' LYONS***** with Orton pinned Lyons after a Delayed Vertical Suplex


TERRY 'BAMM BAMM' GORDY** pinned KEN SHAMROCK** with a Piledriver


EDDIE*** & CHAVO* GUERRERO battled THE SHEEPHERDERS (LUKE WILLIAMS & BUTCH MILLER) to a Double Disqualification

EpicDave: Quite an auspicious debut for the Guerreros! There was all kind of shenanigans in that match until the referee finally was forced to just throw the whole thing out.


PAUL ORNDORFF pinned KEVIN VON ERICH*** after a Back Suplex


ANTONIO INOKI pinned ADRIAN ADONIS**** after a Diving Knee Drop


ATLANTIC TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: #1 CONTENDERS' MATCH
MR. WRESTLING I & II defeated KEVIN SULLIVAN & CACTUS JACK*** when II pinned Cactus after botched interference by Sullivan

Wrestling I and II controlled the tempo of the match throughout. II stung Cactus with a pair of Million Dollar Knee Lifts, prompting Sullivan to hit the ring to save his partner. But Sullivan misfired, colliding with Cactus and opening the door for II to roll up Cactus for the pin.

After the pin, Sullivan and Cactus had an angry staredown. Sullivan slapped Cactus across the face! Cactus returned fire, slapping Sullivan. Sullivan narrowed his eyes and hit Cactus with a head butt to the forehead! The blow opened a small gash on the forehead of Cactus. Cactus responded by laughing hysterically! Sullivan and Cactus hugged, and left the ring together.

EpicDave: That was… different. But congratulations to Mr. Wrestling I and II- they are next up for a shot at THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS for the Atlantic Tag Team Championship!


MAIN EVENT: ATLANTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
'ROWDY' RODDY PIPER*** pinned NICK ALDIS**** (c) after a BulldogROWDY' RODDY PIPER*** pinned NICK ALDIS**** (c) after a Back Suplex

It was a back-and-forth battle between Aldis and Piper, both wily veterans who were not afraid to mix it up on the arena floor. The match could have gone either way, but Aldis was unable to put Piper away and Hot Rod took the win with a Back Suplex and a pull of the tights.

RODDY PIPER WINS THE ATLANTIC HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

EpicDave: Piper gets the win! Congratulations to 'ROWDY' RODDY PIPER- your new Atlantic Heavyweight Champion! It's been a long haul for the Hot Rod- but his persistence has paid off and he has finally gotten his first taste of Heartland gold. Kudos to the new champion! All right, fans- we're done here. Thanks for checking us out tonight! Heartland will be back on Wednesday with another terrific show from Pro Wrestling Mid-America. BRET HART will be headlining the show from Jackson, Mississippi, when he defends the Southland Heavyweight Championship again TOMMY RICH. That's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!





Atlantic Heavyweight Champion: 'ROWDY' RODDY PIPER
Atlantic Tag Team Champions: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (3)
Dixie Heavyweight Champion: GEORGE TRAGOS

Commissioner: GORDON SOLIE
Ring Announcer: GARY MICHAEL CAPPETTA

[EpicDave]

Trying to catch up... two shows in a row!

Heartland Wrestling Association:
Pro Wrestling Mid-America
November 8, 2023 (Card #1252)
Mississippi Coliseum, Jackson, Mississippi

EpicDave: Hey, fans! Welcome to Heartland Championship Wrestling! It's a great time to be a wrestling fans, especially here in Jackson, Mississippi, where the superstars of Pro Wrestling Mid-America have come to take this place by storm. BRET HART is geared up and ready to defend the Southland Heavyweight Championship in tonight's Main Event against TOMMY RICH. It's gonna be an awesome autumn night here in the Magnolia State, fans- so relax, grab yourself a cold one, and enjoy the show!


DUTCH MANTELL & 'SUPERSTAR' BILL DUNDEE* defeated THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (BILLY GUNN & ROAD DOGG* when Mantell submitted Road Dogg with the Double Dutch Clutch


JAY WHITE** pinned NIKITA KOLOFF** with the Kiwi Krusher


THE VACHON BROTHERS (MAD DOG & BUTCHER) defeated THE KILLER BEES (B. BRIAN BLAIR** & JUMPIN' JIM BRUNZELL*****) when Butcher pinned Brunzell with the Hangman


GRUDGE MATCH- NO DISQUALIFICATION:
TIM STORM pinned SCOTT NORTON***** after Norton missed a charge to the turnbuckle


PWMA HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP- #1 CONTENDERS' MATCH
BARRY WINDHAM* (w/JIMMY HART) defeated 'DR. DEATH' STEVE WILLIAMS*** by disqualification after Williams slammed the head of Windham into the ring post

After the DQ, Williams was enraged, going after Hart, Windham, and anyone else in his path. But NIKITA KOLOFF came back to ringside and managed to calm Williams down.

EpicDave: So Barry Windham is the new #1 Contender for the PWMA Championship! That will be a tremendous battle when he takes on NICK BOCKWINKEL for the championship. What a frustrating loss for Dr. Death. He and Windham were at each other all over the arena before things got out of hand. I'm not sure what prompted Nikita Koloff to get involved- but it's a good thing Koloff was able to help get things under control. And now, fans- it's time for the Main Event!


MAIN EVENT: SOUTHLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
TOMMY 'WILDFIRE' RICH defeated BRET 'HITMAN' HART*** with the Wildfire Sleeper

The battle between 'Wildfire' and the 'Hitman' was a struggle of contrasting styles. Rich with his brawling was able to set the pace of the match and wear down Hart with his strikes and tackles. Hart's efforts to execute his technical excellence were short-lived as 'Wildfire' lived up to his moniker and slugged away, finally wearing down Hart enough to catch the Wildfire Sleeper and force the submission.

TOMMY RICH WINS THE SOUTHLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

EpicDave: Congratulations to TOMMY RICH for winning the Southland Heavyweight Championship! When the Southland title is on the line, it's Katie-bar-the-door, and Tommy brought the mayhem tonight to battle his way to victory in true Wildfire fashion. The fans here in Mississippi respect Bret Hart, but Tommy Rich is a wild-eyed southern boy and the Southland title is custom made for a guy like him. All right, fans- we're done here. Thanks for checking us out tonight! Heartland will be back on Saturday night with another big show from Heartland Ladies' Wrestling. The Ladies are going to rock the Motor City with two championship matches- including a spectacular Main Event when NICOLE MATTHEWS defends the Heartland Ladies' Championship against LUFISTO. That's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!





PWMA Heavyweight Champion: NICK BOCKWINKEL (5)
PWMA Tag Team Champions: THE STEINER BROTHERS
Southland Heavyweight Champion: TOMMY 'WILDFIRE' RICH

PWMA Commissioner: LANCE RUSSELL
PWMA Guest Interviewer: 'MEAN' GENE OKERLUND

[barfly2021]

Great show
Cactus & Sullivan basically beat themselves in the end.
Aldis lost to Piper is a surprise, but kudos to the Hot Rod.