NWA Heartland presented by Daytondave

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NWA Heartland Card #138
Welcome Stadium, Dayton, Ohio
May 26, 2008

The show opens in the outdoor venue of a football stadium. A festival is taking place, complete with ferris wheel, merry-go-round, and a variety of children's activities. Barbecue grills are steaming, while clowns circle the stadium, juggling bowling pins and making balloon animals. In the center of the stadium is the wrestling ring with bleachers on all sides. NWA Heartland banners surround the ring. Fireworks fill the air as COMMISSIONER DAYTONDAVE stands in the center of the ring, dressed in a polo shirt and khaki shorts and wearing designer sunglasses. Daytondave holds a microphone as he addresses the packed audience.

Daytondave: Happy Memorial Day! Fans, everybody loves a carnival! It is our privilege that you have joined us here at the University of Dayton for our very special holiday edition of NWA Heartland Wrestling. In honor of the men and women of our Armed Forces, and in particular those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our liberties, we welcome you today. So relax, grab some barbecue and a cold beverage, and enjoy today's special matches!

The theme from 2001: A Space Odyssey fills the stadium as the "NATURE BOY" RIC FLAIR appears at the tunnel and struts to the ring. Flair is decked out in a red and blue robe with white trim in honor of the festive occasion.

Daytondave: What a way to open the show! Ladies and gentlemen, an unexpected guest has arrived. Please welcome, NWA Heartland Heavyweight Champion, the Nature Boy, Ric Flair!

Flair: Whooo! Commissioner Daytondave, as always, nobody throws a bash like my man the big cheese! Whooo! But Daytondave, all is not well in Horseman country. One week ago today, the Nature Boy tasted the Sweet Chin Music- out of nowhere! Unprovoked and unexpected. Now I'm not a man to whine- in fact, I respect Shawn Michaels for what he did. You don't get to the top of the wrestling business by sitting on your hands. No, daddy! You gotta fight your way to the top of the mountain. Whatever it takes! Michaels, you took your shot. You made your statement. And you succeeded in getting the attention of the Nature Boy. I've sucker punched enough men in my day, I know the score. But you have also got to know, that if you wanna dance, you gotta pay the piper. And today, Michaels, your bill comes due. You wanna jump on the Nature Boy? Today's the day. I'm callin' you out, Heartbreak Kid. You and me, in this very ring, with the Heartland Heavyweight Championship on the line. I want your best shot!

Daytondave: Wow! Fans, I think we have just signed our main event match! Ric Flair versus Shawn Michaels for the Heartland Heavyweight Championship! That match will top off a great card here at Welcome Stadium. I am pleased that JR JAMES is on hand as well. JR, tell us about today's card.

JR James: Thank you, Daytondave. Indeed, we have a tremendous card planned for today, no question! In addition to the Heartland title, we will also see a rematch for the Heartland Tag Team Championship! In a rematch from last Monday night, the new champions, DUSTY RHODES and BARRY WINDHAM, will take on the former champions, the NEW AGE OUTLAWS. The Outlaws are not very happy about losing the belts, and today they will exercise their rematch clause and take their shot to regain the gold!

Daytondave: Fantastic! Both major championships will be on the line! On a less positive note, I am sorry to announce that following an injury to TRACI BROOKS last Monday night, the remainder of the Divas Tag Team Tournament has been cancelled. We wish Traci all the best in her recovery. Now, let's hit the ring for our opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Brady Boone)



CHRIS HERO vs. MVP
Hero started the match on fire in his home town, dominating MVP with his technical arsenal and gaining several near fallswith the Hangman's Clutch and the Hero's Welcome. MVP was nearly pinned before BARRY BONDS interrupted referee Brady Boone's count. As Brady put Bonds out of the ring, MVP took advantage with a spin kick and the tide of the match turned. MVP knocked Hero out of the ring with a running big boot, and Hero was nearly counted out while getting into a shoving match with Bonds. Hero just made it back to the ring, but walked right in to a Ballin' Elbow and MVP completed the pin.

WINNER: MVP


Daytondave: What a farce! Hero has been victimized by the numbers game. We'll see if ROWDY RODDY PIPER fares any better against MVP at Slamiversary, In the meantime, we have a battle of two former football stars who have transitioned to the world of wrestling.



The music "Jive Soul Bro" fills the stadium as SLICK boogies his way to the ring. Slick is followed closely by BOBO BRAZIL, boogeying his way down the aisle and high-fiving the fans. Slick and Bobo hit the ring together and execute the Electric Slide, to the delight of the Dayton fans.


LEX LUGER vs. BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK)
The two powerhouses battled all over Welcome Stadium, both using their strength moves impressively as the match turned back and forth. Bobo stunned Luger with a big headbutt to take control of the match, but before Brazil could capitalize, SHANE DOUGLAS dashed to ringside and attacked Slick! Slick took quite a pounding until Bobo came to the rescue, but Luger smartly caught Brazil with a clothesline to the back of the head, putting him down on the ground. Brazil staggered to his feet, shaking his fists furiously as he staggered back to the ring. At that point, Bobo seemed impenetrable, as Luger pounded away. Bobo finally retaliated with a series of big hammer punches, then wore him down with a crushing bearhug and put him on the canvas with a Coco Butt for the victory.

WINNER: BOBO BRAZIL


Daytondave: Bobo really got fired up after the attack on Slick! Fortunately, it looks like the Doctor of Style is going to be all right. Bobo is helping him to his feet after that senseless attack by Shane Douglas. You can bet that Mr. Brazil will be paying Mr. Douglas a visit before long. Next, we have another long-awaited grudge match. I am happy, well, perhaps "happy" is not the word, but Heartland Wrestling is fortunate today to recognize the return of KILLER KOWALSKI to action tonight. Kowalski has been embroiled in a bitter feud against TAKESHI MORISHIMA, and today these hated rivals will write another chapter in their storied history. Before we go to that match, JR James has some video from this epic rivalry.


A video of the feud between Morishima and Kowalski plays. Footage from Illinois is played, showing Kowalski smacking Morishima across the head with the Mountie's shock stick. Morishima's revenge follows, as the giant Japanese slams the ring steps down onto the fallen Kowalski following a match in Moline. The package concludes with a shot of Kowalski being taken away from the iWireless center in an ambulance after the brutal attack.


TAKESHI MORISHIMA vs. KILLER KOWALSKI
Another enormous confrontation of Heartland Behemoths! Kowalski launched into Morishima in a rage, pounding him with punches and knee smashes and punishing him with a stomach claw. Morishima took everything that the Canadian had to offer, then fought back gamely. Morishima floored Kowalski with the running hip attack, then surprised the Killer with a flying clothesline off the middle turnbuckle! With Kowalski on dream street, the giant Japanese powered him over with the Saito Suplex and covered Kowalski for a three-count.

After the decision, the brawling wasn't finished. Morishima continued to pound on Kowalski, prompting the Killer to flee the ring to the stadium floor. Morishima followed, but Kowalski was ready for him! He grabbed Takeshi by the arm and whipped him viciously into the steel ring steps! Morishima hit the steps hard and crumpled to the ground in a heap. Kowalski scoffed, stepping over Morishima and walking out of the ring area.

WINNER: TAKESHI MORISHIMA


Daytondave: What a brutal confrontation! These two are consumed by their animosity. I don't think we've seen the last of this rivalry by any means. Which begs the question- if a Canadian wrestler grabs a Japanese wrestler by the arm and hurls him across the ring... is it still considered an Irish Whip?

Between matches, ANGELINA LOVE and VELVET SKY enter the ring. Angelina and Velvet are wearing matching red, white and blue sequined tops and white short shorts. Each of the ladies greets Daytondave with a peck on the cheek. Angelina and Velvet then assemble T-shirt guns and fire free souvenirs to fans throughout the stadium.



NWA HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THE TEXAS MAVERICKS (DUSTY RHODES & BARRY WINDHAM) (c) vs. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
In a match which was much more decisive than the previous encounter, Rhodes and Windham pounded down the Outlaws and controlled the action. BG James took the brunt of the abuse, as Dusty nailed him with a flying clothesline and nearly rendered him unconscious with the Weaverlock. BG tried to escape, but Dusty hurled him to the Mavericks' corner and tagged in Windham. Windham kept the action close to the corner, hoisting BG up for the Sweetwater Superplex and pinning him cleanly as Rhodes cut off the charging Kip James.

WINNERS: THE TEXAS MAVERICKS
(Retained Heartland Tag Team Titles)
(Windham pinned BG James with a Sweetwater Superplex)


Daytondave: What a dominant victory! Rhodes and Windham have certainly gelled as a team. Is there anyone that will rise up to challenge these tough Texans? The Heartland has always been the center of the finest tag team wrestling in the NWA, and I can't wait to see who will step forward and challenge the Mavericks for the belts. And finally, fans, let's head to the Main Event! The Heartland Heavyweight Championship is about to be settled! RIC FLAIR has been a remarkable champion, and today he faces a stiff test from SHAWN MICHAELS. Before we head back to the ring, JR James has compiled another video package to chronicle the rise of the Nature Boy.


A video package plays, beginning in January as Flair captures the Heartland Heavyweight Championship in a tournament victory over TERRY GORDY. Flair is seen battling THE ROCK, CHRISTOPHER DANIELS, and STONE COLD STEVE AUSTIN. Scenes of limousine rides with the Horsemen and TRACI BROOKS are displayed, followed by the classic footage of Falir and Traci dancing in a conga line with Daytondave, Velvet Sky, and Angelina Love. At the end of the package, slow-motion footage of Flair being dropped by a superkick from SHAWN MICHAELS in the hallway of the Luce Center is played. The highlight reel ends with Flair and the Horsemen being pummeled by Michaels, KEVIN NASH, and the NO REMORSE CORPS in the dimly lit barroom in East Lansing, Michigan.

NWA HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
RIC FLAIR (c) vs. SHAWN MICHAELS
Desperate for revenge, Flair took over on Michaels from the opening bell! Flair immediately went to work on the right knee of the challenger, slowing him down and leaving him in pain. Michaels attempted a comeback, pouncing off the ropes with a flying shoulderblock which put the Nature Boy on the mat. But Flair quickly neutralized Michaels with a devastating low blow, and again took control. Brady Boone chastized Flair for the cheap shot, but allowed the action to continue.

The low blow also brought COURTENEY COX out of the locker room, accompanied by KEVIN NASH. Courteney confronted Brady Boone and began screeching at him! Nash began slapping the mat to encourage Michaels, but the Nature Boy was relentless. Flair trapped Michaels in a small package, but Boone gave a slow count and Michaels escaped. After another hard kick to the knee, Flair wrapped HBK in the figure-4 leglock. Despite the shouts and screeches from ringside, Michaels was unable to escape and finally tapped out from the pain.


WINNER: RIC FLAIR
(Retains Heartland Heavyweight Championship)


After the decision, Courteney Cox angrily confronted Brady Boone! Kevin Nash held Boone from behind while Courteney slapped him. Senior referee Joe Kopasz rushed to the scene, but Shawn Michaels held Kopasz at bay while Courteney reached up and ripped the Heartland logo off Boone's shirt. Nash then shoved Boone out of the ring and called for a microphone, which he handed to Courteney.

Courteney: Boone, that's what you get for failing to do your job. You're fired! Daytondave- I want you in this ring right now!

Daytondave appears confused, but he leaves the announcer's table and enters the ring.

Courteney: Daytondave, it is my unfortunate duty to make this announcement. Due to the reckless spending of NWA Heartland, Inc., and your blatant financial mismanagement of this promotion, the Heartland Championship Committee has been forced to declare bankruptcy. The lavish parties, the outrageous contracts paid to MVP, Roddy Piper, Psicosis, the Von Erichs, and other overpaid wrestlers, as well as your own extravagant wardrobe and other lifestyle indulgences, have forced this organization into a level of debt from which we are unable to recover. All wrestling-related business in the Heartland is hereby terminated, effective immediately. My staff will now clear the ring.

Daytondave looks stunned. CHRISTY HEMME walks to the ring, wearing her conservative black business suit and glasses, with her hair pulled back in a bun, and carrying a clipboard. Christy fights back a tear as she takes the microphone from Daytondave, and walks to the announcer's table to begin clearing away papers. RENE GOULET and his Elite Security Forces approach Ric Flair, who is shocked as they relieve him of the championship belt. The ring crew takes up the task of removing the Heartland banners and decorations from around the ring. The sound system shuts down and the spotlights are extinguished. The crowd sits in stunned silence as Daytondave stands alone in the deserted ring.

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NWA Heartland Press Conference
June 10, 2008

The press conference opens in a small high school auditorium in inner city Dayton. A poorly lit podium is shown on the stage. A handful of reporters sit uncomfortably in the wooden seats awaiting the beginning of the conference. JR JAMES approaches the podium and reads from a prepared statement.

JR James: Gentlemen, with the firing of the former commissioner, Daytondave, I have been asked to serve as the official spokesman for the Heartland territory. It is my privilege to address the wrestling world this evening, and we thank you for joining us. I am very pleased to anounce that the rights to the NWA Heartland territory have been purchased by an interested benefactor, and that Heartland Wrestling will soon be back in business!

A commotion arises throughout the audience. Reporters begin shouting questions at JR, who calmly raises his hand to silence the relentless mob.

JR: It is with great pleasure that I announce the Heartland benefactor, and the new owner of the NWA Heartland territory, "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN, TED DIBIASE!"

JR turns to the side of the stage, gesturing with his right arm to welcome DiBiase to the podium, but there is no sign of him. Murmurs begin to arise throughout the auditorium, turning to chuckles. Red-faced, JR stutters as he returns to the podium. Before he can speak, a triumphant shout is heard at the back of the room.

Voice: "Mine, it's mine!!!"

The reporters turn around as confusion fills the arena. BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN strides to the stage from the back of the arena, accompanied by LARRY ZBYSZKO and OX BAKER. Heenan brushes past JR and assumes the podium. JR tries to intervene, but Ox sticks out a massive arm and blocks JR from Heenan.

Heenan: Guess what, humanoids! The joke's on you. DiBiase took one look at this worthless territory and he wanted nothing to do with it. He's going to Central States to wrestle with his old man. He couldn't wait to unload this territory. So, DiBiase has sold me 50% of his interest in Heartland, and given me free reign to run this territory as I see fit. He's keeping the other half in order to turn a profit, because he knows that if anyone can make a go of this place, it's The Brain. And I got one helluva bargain- 15 cents on the dollar! Fans, say hello to your new president!

Heenan begins to sing, "Hail to the Chief" as he turns and shakes hands with Zbyszko. Ox stands by menacingly as the reporters begin firing questions and the cameras flash. Heenan disregards his questioners and continues gladhanding until he is interrupted. Over the speaker system, the strains of "The Chase" by Giorgio Moroder fill the arena. JIM CORNETTE bursts onto the scene, accompanied by STAN LANE and BOBBY EATON. Heenan and his men appear confused as Cornette takes over the podium.

Cornette: Well isn't this quite the little party? It's high time things shaped up around here, and I am just the man to make that happen. Congratulations, fans, you bet on the right horse! Jim Cornette, Incorporated, with the support of Mama Cornette, has just purchased a 50% share and controlling interest in NWA Heartland! DiBiase bailed out on his investment and sold me half his shares at 10 cents on the dollar! He's keeping the other half in order to turn a profit, because he knows that if anyone can make a go of this place, it's James E. Cornette!

Heenan: WHAT?!? DiBiase sold ME half his shares!

Cornette: Bobby Heenan? Who invited you to this territory? I don't remember hiring you. Heartland belongs to DiBiase and me. It's all in the paperwork, right here!

Cornette reaches into his coat pocket and produces a contract. Heenan turns to Zbyszko, who also pulls a contract out of his coat.

Cornette: That- swindler!

Heenan: That scumbag!

Cornette: I knew he couldn't be trusted!

Heenan: I've been hustled!

Cornette: At least I got a better deal. So, as your new president, my first order of business will be to direct Bobby the Brain to pull my car around. I gotta get to my office!

Heenan: YOUR office? Listen, bigmouth, this is MY territory and I'm not about to answer to the likes of you.

Cornette: Get out of my face, you little weasel.

Heenan: Shut up, you fat bigmouthed redneck!

Heenan shoves Cornette, who tumbles to the floor. Cornette waddles to his feet, his glasses bent and hanging off his face as he lunges at Heenan. Ox Baker intervenes, catching Cornette with one arm as Jim flails his arms and shouts at Heenan. Bobby Eaton sucker-punches Larry Zbyszko. Stan Lane shoves Heenan from behind, sending the Brain crashing into the podium and off the stage, sprawling on the floor of the auditorium. The scene deteriorates into a wild brawl as JR James tries desperately to restore order. Lane grabs the tennis racket and smashes Ox across the back of the head. Baker drops Cornette and turns to Lane, who drills him with a low blow! An enormous figure rushes in from backstage and pulls JR to safety. A smaller bald man in a business suit walks calmly to the camera and puts his hand over the lens, shutting down the filming as the scene abruptly goes to black.

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NWA Heartland Press Conference
June 17, 2008

JR JAMES opens the conference at the podium, flanked by NWA Heartland owners JIM CORNETTE and BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN.

JR James: Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen! This is JR James live from the main auditorium at Belmont High School in Dayton, Ohio. After endless hours of meetings, we have prepared a terrific card for the return of NWA Heartland Wrestling! As you all know, there is no question that the Heartland has long been the center of the tag team universe here in the NWA. Indeed, I am pleased to report that no less than 13 teams have already thrown their names into the hat for the Heartland Tag Team Championship tournament! And in our return to action, we'll see five first-round matches.

JR picks up a clipboard from the podium and begins to read.

JR: The top three seeds will receive byes into the quarterfinals. With the departure of the previous champions, DUSTY RHODES and BARRY WINDHAM, the number one seed has been awarded to the former champions, THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS. The #2 seed will be the former NWA World Tag Team Champions, THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS!

Cornette beams proudly as his team is announced. Heenan scowls and snaps at JR James.

Heenan: Go on, read the #3 seed, dummy!

JR: The #3 seed is a team that has been a perennial contender in the Heartland for many months. The team of DELIRIOUS and -

Heenan: Read the clipboard, stupid! You're obviously confused!

JR looks at the clipboard.

JR: LARRY ZBYSZKO and OX BAKER?!? Wait a minute- they aren't even a team! How did they get rated number 3?

Cornette: Heenan, you little piece of garbage! You can't monkey around with the brackets!

JR: That's right, Heenan! DELIRIOUS and MORISHIMA are supposed to be seeded third!

Heenan: Says who? I own this company!

JR: But tampering with the competitive balance of the NWA Heartland is a clear violation of corporate policy!

Heenan: Listen, bozo. You work for me. You still wanna work for me tomorrow?

Cornette: Oh, let him have his precious seed, JR. Just give us the pairings and let's get on with it. It's not like Baker and Zbyszko are any kind of a threat to win anything.

JR: No question about that. Here are the revised first-round matches:

HILLBILLY JIM & UNCLE ELMER vs. BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG
THE KILLER BEES vs. IRON SHEIK & NIKOLAI VOLKOFF
THE KANGAROOS vs. DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE
ANGELO MOSCA & THE MOUNTIE vs. TITO SANTANA & PEPPER GOMEZ
DELIRIOUS & MORISHIMA vs. BOBO BRAZIL & TONY ATLAS

JR: Fans, I can't wait for Friday night's action! This should be a marvelous show indeed! We'll see you Friday night!

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NWA Heartland Card #139
Belmont High School, Dayton, Ohio
June 20, 2008

The show opens in the dimly lit high school gymnasium. A crowd of less than 100 people is gathered as JR JAMES enters the ring.

JR: Fans, thank you for joining us this evening. Indeed, it is a privilege for NWA Heartland Wrestling to be back in action after an extended hiatus. This territory has been through some tough times lately, but we are confident that under the leadership of BOBBY HEENAN and JIM CORNETTE that the Heartland will rise from the ashes and return ti the glory days of old! For tonight's card, we have the first round of the NWA Heartland Tag Team Championship tournament! A total of 13 teams have entered the tourney, and tonight we will get things started. Heartland Senior Referee Joe Kopasz is in the ring to officiate tonight's contests.



ANGELO MOSCA & THE MOUNTIE vs. TITO SANTANA & PEPPER GOMEZ
Mosca dominated long segments of this match by overpowering both Mexican foes. But Santana surprised The Mountie with a flying crossbody block and trapped him in a devastating figure-4 leglock for a submission.

WINNERS: SANTANA & GOMEZ
(Santana forced Mountie to submit after a Figure-4 leglock)

JR: A great battle between the Mexicans and the Canadians. The Heartland is indeed the melting pot of the NWA! Mosca was very impressive in that match, but Santana got the best of it in the end.



THE ARMSTRONGS (BRAD & BOB) vs. THE HILLBILLIES (HILLBILLY JIM & UNCLE ELMER)
After a highly entertaining bout, Brad took down Jim with a Russian leg sweep and earned the pinfall.

WINNERS: THE ARMSTRONGS
(Brad Armstrong pinned Hillbilly Jim with a Russian leg sweep)

JR: See what I mean about the international flavor of the Heartland? Even in a battle of the southerners, it is decided by a Russian Leg Sweep! No question, Brad was best athlete in the match and he proved it with an excellent finishing manuver. The Armstrongs move on to face THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS in the quarterfinals! And now, I have been asked to introduce a new team to the Heartland. These gentlemen enjoy life in the fast lane. Fine dining, beautiful women, luxury automobiles, and the action at the casinos are what they are about. Check out DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE and PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE, the "HIGH ROLLERS".

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THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE) vs. THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS (ROY HEFFERNAN & AL COSTELLO)
The Rollers rocked the house tonight, turning the tide in a frenetic match. Despite the interference of "Wild" Red Berry, the Rollers made frequent tags and kept the Kangaroos on the defensive. After nearly putting Costello into La-La Land with a sleeper, Rose delivered a picture-perfect Bombs Away and pinned him cleanly.

WINNERS: THE HIGH ROLLERS
(Buddy Rose pinned Al Costello with the Bombs Away)

JR: Now that's something of a shocker. The Kangaroos were considered by many observers to be one of the favorites in this tournament. But Rose has a history of pulling the upsets around this territory, and tonight he held true to form as the team of the Playboy and DDP advances to the quarterfinals.



TEAM TSUNAMI (DELIRIOUS & TAKESHI MORISHIMA) vs. TONY ATLAS & BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK)
The early stages of the contest pitted Morishima against both opponents in a variety of tests of strength. The giant Japanese seemed to be fascinated by the power of both Atlas and Bobo, and was more than willing to test his mettle against both men. After a long and very competitive matchup, Atlas & Brazil finally isolated Morishima in the ring and wore him down severely. Delirious saved Takeshi after a series of Coco Butts, and sent Atlas reeling with a wild flurry of aerial manuevers. But the flurry ended abruptly when Atlas caught Delirious off the ropes, pressed him over head, and slammed him to the canvas for a pinfall.

WINNERS: BRAZIL & ATLAS
(Atlas pinned Delirious after a Gorilla Slam)

JR: No question, the team of Bobo and Atlas is the most powerful pairing in the Heartland. These guys are monstrous! They have just moved to the quarterfinals, where they will meet the dubious #3 seeded OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO. You can bet that BOBBY HEENAN is sweating bullets at the prospect of that matchup!



THE KILLER BEES vs. IRON SHEIK & NIKOLAI VOLKOFF (w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
A classic feud of the 80's lived up to all expectations in the main event! Both teams looked sharp throughout, with frequent tags and crisply executed double-teams. As the match wore on, the strength of Volkoff and Sheik gradually put them in control. Blair took the brunt of the punishment, and ultimately found himself the victim of the infamous Camel Clutch! Brunzell made the save, but as referee Joe Kopasz was putting Brunzell out of the ring, Volkoff entered and dropped Blair throat-first over the top rope. Blair collapsed to the mat, and Sheik covered him for the three-count.

WINNERS: IRON SHEIK & NIKOLAI VOLKOFF
(Sheik pinned Blair after a double-team attack)



JR: Indeed, an outstanding main event match-up this evening. Sheik and Volkoff had a serious test, but outlasted and overcame the Killer Bees and came away victorious! It has been wonderful to be a part of the Heartland's return to action, ladies and gentlemen. We'll be back on the road Monday night with our next show. Until then, so long from the Buckeye State!



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NWA Heartland Card #140
Belmont High School Gymnasium, Dayton, Ohio
June 23, 2008

The show opens in the dimly lit high school gymnasium. A crowd of roughly 100 people is gathered as JR JAMES enters the ring.

JR: Good evening, fans, and thank you for coming out for tonight's matches! The return of the Heartland was an exciting one, no question about it. Tonight, we have more of the same in store, as we move ahead to the quarterfinals of the Heartland Tag Team Championship! In our first match, we'll see the return of the top seed, the former Heartland tag champions, THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS! The Outlaws will take on the exciting team from south of the border, PEPPER GOMEZ and TITO SANTANA. Before the match, we will have a special conversation with these Mexican warriors, brought to you by the Heartland's newest production assistant, The Legend Himself, WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS!

The camera cuts back to the A-V closet in the school basement. A small, solidly built man in a business suit with a shaven head stands with Santana and Gomez.

Wildman: Thank you, JR! It's great to be part of wrestling in the Heartland! I am here tonight with the team from Mexico, winners of Friday night's match against Team Canada. Pepper Gomez, tell us how you plan to approach your match tonight against the top seeded Outlaws.

Gomez: Well, Wildman, everybody knows the Outlaws are smart and they are dangerous. But Tito and me, we are a team! Together, we can work to defeat these champions!

Wildman: Tito Santana- tell us about your epic victory over the Canadian team!

Santana: Like my partner said, me amigo, we are a team! Angelo Mosca is a big man and The Mountie is dangerous. But with hard work and unity, we delivered a great victory over two very worthy opponents! Arriba!

As Tito talks, THE MOUNTIE enters the scene. From the auditorium, jeers erupt, followed by chants of "You tapped out! You tapped out!" Mountie scowls and snatches the microphone from Wildman.

Mountie: How dare you, Santana! How dare you embarrass the pride of Canada! You shall pay for your misdeed, I swear it on all that is sacred!

Santana: Amigo, I have no beef with you. Friday night was an excellent wrestling match, and we were honored to be the victors. I will face you again another time in the ring, mano-y-mano. But tonight, we must face the Outlaws.

Mountie: I accept your challenge. Tonight, the Mountie shall get his man!

Santana: Later, me amigo. Let me shake your hand and wish you well, and after we face the Outlaws I will talk to Mr. Cornette and arrange our match!

Santana shakes the hand of the Mountie, and turns to follow Gomez to the ring. As he departs, Mountie pulls out his shock stick and zaps Santana between the shoulder blades! Tito goes down in a heap. Wildman attempts to restrain Mountie, but is unable to do so. An enormous figure rushes in and grabs Mountie, hauling him away from the fallen Santana. Tito gamely staggers to his feet, limping after Gomez and struggling to get to the ring as JR James makes the introductions.


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


PEPPER GOMEZ & TITO SANTANA vs. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
With Santana woozy on the ring apron, Gomez was forced to carry the load in this match. The Outlaws smelled blood, and Kip James overpowered Gomez. Kip controlled the action, hitting the Fame-Asser twice on a helpless Gomez. Santana managed to crawl into the ring and save Gomez from the pin, but BG James immediately hurled Tito to the floor. Kip delivered a Cobra Clutch Slam on Gomez, and that was all she wrote.

WINNERS: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
(Kip James pinned Pepper Gomez with the Cobra Clutch Slam)


JR: No question, the Outlaws are as vicious as they are opportunistic. They certainly don't need any help in this tournament, but the Mountie took out Tito for them and the rest is history.

As the Mexican team staggers out of the ring area, Santana grabs the microphone from JR.

Santana: Mountie! This loss is because of YOU! I will have my revenge with you TONIGHT!

JR: Wow! Fans, it appears that the famous temper of Tito Santana has come to the surface. Santana and Mountie will do battle tonight! We'll see that match at the completion of tonight's tag team action. Now, let's head back to the ring for another match!



THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE) vs. IRON SHEIK & NIKOLAI VOLKOFF (w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
In an action-packed, back-and-forth match, Sheik and Volkoff appeared to be well on their way to victory as they pummelled the Playboy. But Rose made a miracle escape and tagged in Page. DDP caught an unsuspecting Volkoff in the Diamond Cutter! Sheik made the save, but Rose took advantage of the distraction and nailed Nikolai off the top rope, allowing Page to make the cover as referee Joe Kopasz turned his attnetion back to the match and counted the pin.

WINNERS: THE HIGH ROLLERS
(Dallas Page pinned Nikolai Volkoff after a double-team)


JR: Another stunning upset! The High Rollers have taken down another heavily favored team. Indeed, Diamond Dallas Page can hit that Diamond Cutter in any situation, and turn the course of any match. I never would have predicted it, but the team of Page and Rose is headed to the semifinals of the tag team championship!



BOBO BRAZIL & TONY ATLAS (w/ SLICK) vs. OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO (w/ BOBBY HEENAN)
This match was brutal from the opening bell, when Brazil nailed Zbyszko with a Big Hammer Punch to set the stage for the brawl that followed. Inside the ring and out, this contest was a slugfest! All four men absorbed severe punishment, but none backed down. Surprisingly quick thinking by Ox led to the finish, when the big man sidestepped a charging Atlas. After Atlas crashed headlock into the turnbuckle, Baker brought Zbyszko back into the match, and the Legend executed a vicious piledriver on Atlas for the pinfall.

WINNERS: OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO
(Zbyszko pinned Atlas after a piledriver)


JR: That was one UGLY brawl, fans. The mean streets of inner city Dayton have nothing on the violence we just saw. Here's hoping our next match will showcase more of the precision and athleticism that has been the face of tag team wrestling here in the Heartland throughout our history.



THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (BOBBY EATON & STAN LANE w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG
Chaos in the Heartland! It didn't take long for Jim Cornette to make his presence felt in the Midnights' debut match. Cornette was in the face of Brad Armstrong from the opening bell, causing the enraged Bob Armstrong to charge after the loud-mouthed manager. The Midnights took advantage, waylaying Brad with the double goozle. When referee Kopasz tried to put Stan Lane out of the ring, none other than DENNIS CONDREY appeared! Eaton and Condrey hoisted Brad up for the Veg-O-Matic! Condrey escaped the ring as Eaton covered Brad to record the victory.

WINNERS: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
(Bobby Eaton pinned Brad Armstrong with the Veg-O-Matic)


JR: What a travesty! Did I say something about precision and athleticism? What was I thinking? I should have known Cornette would have something up his sleeve. It's bad enough that James E. is out here running his mouth, but they have to bring Condrey out here, too? No question, that Cornette is a dangerous man. I better watch my words here, because the man signs my paycheck. Well, fans, it didn't take long for the emotions of the sport of wrestling to boil over here in the new Heartland. We're about to see our first grudge match in the new era!



SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH: TITO SANTANA vs. THE MOUNTIE
Santana went after the Mountie fists and fire! The hot-tempered Tito nearly tore Mountie limb from limb, peppering him with dropkicks and flying crossbody blocks. When Mountie left the ring to go for the shock stick, Tito beat him to the ringside table, grabbed him by the back of the neck, and hurled him into the security railing! Santana then threw Mountie back into the ring and wrapped him into the trademark figure-4 leglock! Mountie thrashed and flailed, but was unable to escape the hold and was forced to give it up!

WINNER: TITO SANTANA
(Submission via Figure-4 leglock)


JR: What a match from Tito Santana! That performance showed a tremendous amount of resiliency, indeed. Not more than one hour ago, Santana could barely move after being shocked by the Mountie, but he is still able to get up and summon the strength to wrestle this man into submission. Mountie is 0-for-2 against Santana now, and he is in a rage as the fans continue to taunt him with the chants of "You Tapped Out!" Fans, it has been another night of exciting action here in the Heartland and as usual, we thank you for joining us. We'll be back on Thursday night with more great action, as we'll see the semifinals of the tag team tournament! Until then, so long from the Buckeye State!

[vrobx]

Well, I have to say I enjoyed this write up very much and am rooting for the Midnight Express to win this thing.

[EpicDave]

Thanks, Rob. The Heartland is coming back slowly, pretty low-key after the bankruptcy angle, but stay tuned as the action builds. The semis are on tap for tomorrow night!

[EpicDave]

NWA Heartland Card #141
Belmont High School Gymnasium, Dayton, Ohio
June 26, 2008

The show opens in the dimly lit high school gymnasium. A crowd of slightly over 100 people is gathered as JR JAMES enters the ring. As JR prepares to address the audience, the scene shifts to the Heartland offices in the A-V closet in the basement of the school, where JAMES E. CORNETTE and BOBBY HEENAN are engaged in conversation.

Cornette: 103 people? That's it? Heartland is supposed to be the mecca of wrestling! How can we run a show for only 103 people?

Heenan: You're asking me? You're supposed to be the genius here. At least, that's what you told me when you showed up. But don't worry, Cornette. I'm the Brain, and I have the plan that will put this territory back on the map.

Cornette: You have a plan? This I gotta hear. What's the plan, Einstein?

Heenan: A venture capitalist.

Cornette: A WHAT?

Heenan: A rich dude.

Cornette: I know what a venture capitalist is, you idiot! Where do you expect to find a venture capitalist?

Heenan: Trust me on this one, Cornette. I got a guy all lined up. Filthy rich... an oil man from the deep south... dumb as a box of rocks.

Cornette: George W. Bush? How'd you get W to invest in the Heartland?

Heenan: NO! Gees, Cornette, you can't be serious. Bush may be capable enough to lead the free world, but bringing Heartland Wrestling back to prominence is a whole nother issue. You'll see soon enough what the Brain has in store. Now what's your plan?

Cornette: Bobby, I've been thinking out of the box. I have signed some of the most exciting independent wrestlers in the country, and we're gonna see some great action tonight. You won't believe your eyes!

Heenan rolls his eyes.

Heenan: You think the fans are gonna come out to see a bunch of ham-and-eggers wrestle? Gimme a break.

Cornette: Just you wait, Heenan. This is gonna be great!


The scene shifts back to the ring, where JR James has completed his introductions and the action is ready to start!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)



TOM PRICHARD vs. SCOTTY VORTEKZ
The exciting young Vortekz dazzled the crowd with an assortment of flying kicks and strikes. But Prichard took the punishment and battled back with a ground-based attack, nearly decapitating young Scotty with a devastating throat drop across the top rope. Scotty battled back, nearly gaining the pin on Prichard after a scintillating moonsault, sending Prichard to the floor. Prichard went under the ring in search of a weapon, and managed to produce only a wooden paddle. When Scotty came over the top rope with a suicide dive, Prichard blasted him with the battle. Joe Kopasz called for the bell and immediately disqualified Prichard.

Throughout the match, a group of men seated at ringside were seen taunting Vortekz, shouting insults and threats. Vortekz did his best to stay focused in spite of the distractions. After the disqualification, the group booed loudly. One of the men threw a half-empty cup of beer in the direction of the referee, and even Tom Prichard was forced to take cover as the rowdiness continued.

WINNER: SCOTTY VORTEKZ
(Tom Prichard disqualified for use of a foreign object)


JR: An impressive performance indeed for the youngster Scotty Vortekz. I guess Prichard felt the need to show that youngster a lesson in discipline and respect. That same paddle probably tanned the hide of Wildman Butch Michaels back in the day! I think those three men in the crowd could use a good paddling, no question about that. If there's one thing we won't tolerate in the Heartland, it is disrespect. Never in the history of Belmont High School has there been beer in THIS auditorium! Now let's take a look at Scotty's tag team partner, "DIEHARD" DUSTIN LEE, as he takes on one of the top independent wrestlers in the business today, "LIGHTNING" MIKE QUACKENBUSH.


As Lee and Quackenbush head to the ring, another commotion arises at the rear of the gym. The back door opens and the fans gasp and begin cheering wildly! NWA World Heavyweight Champion CHRISTOPHER DANIELS appears at the rear of the gym and makes his way to the ring.

JR: Christopher Daniels! The World Heavyweight Champion is here! Mr. Daniels, I cannot begin to tell you what an honor it is to have you back in the Heartland. Fans, let's have a round of applause for the winningest wrestler in the history of the territory, and the standard-bearer for the entire National Wrestling Alliance!

Daniels: Well, thank you... what was your name? Geeminees, I thought I would NEVER find this place! I can't believe what a crappy federation this has become since DAYTONDAVE bailed out. Anyhow, I'm supposed to have a title defense here next week. Who's my opponent?

As Daniels speaks, another frantic burst of activity is heard in the rear of the gymnasium. JAMES E. CORNETTE and BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN rush into the gym. Both men stumble over each other, jockeying for position to approach Daniels, glad-handing and patting him on the back.

Daniels: Easy, fellows!

Heenan: Mr. Daniels, thanks for coming! My people are drawing up your contract right now for your championship match. You're going to take on RAY STEVENS next week for the title.

Cornette: Ray Stevens? Heenan, are you nuts? He hasn't even wrestled a match here yet. You can't just award a World Title match to one of your own wrestlers!

Heenan: You got a better idea, dummy?

Cornette: I always have a better idea. DENNIS CONDREY!

Heenan: Dennis Condrey? That match wouldn't draw a plug nickel, you idiot. Mr. Daniels deserves better competition than that.

Cornette: So let's put Condrey and Stevens in the ring tonight. Winner gets the title match!

Daniels: Settle down, boys. I am sure there are plenty of guys in the back who would love the opportunity to earn a shot at the gold. Why not put them ALL in the ring?

Heenan and Cornette stop in their tracks, and look at each other, dumbfounded.

Heenan: A battle royal? Brilliant!

Cornette: Daniels, you are a genius!

Cornette and Heenan each put an arm around Daniels. Both men are chattering non-stop as they lead the champion to the top of the bleachers to watch the rest of the evening's matches. An enormous man in a dark suit and sunglasses follows the trio, watching closely to ensure their safety as they depart.

JR: Well! Looks like we now have our main event for the evening- a battle royal to determine the challenger to the NWA World Heavyweight Championship! Lucky thing we had the champion himself here to book that match for us. No question, things were going downhill in a hurry!



"DIE HARD" DUSTIN LEE vs. "LIGHTNING" MIKE QUACKENBUSH
In a closely contested match, Lee and Quack battled all over Belmont! Quackenbush dominated the match from the opening bell, alternating between his unorthodox flying moves and a variety of tortorous submission holds. But Dustin mounted a comeback, nailing Quack with a series of hard-hitting knee strikes and a stunning DDT. With both men taken to the limit, Lee hurled Quackenbush to the turnbuckle, then caught him on the rebound with a monstrous spear and scored the pinfall!

Following the match, the three rowdy fans at ringside charged the ring! A fierce brawl broke out as Lee and Quackenbush teamed up and did their best to hold off the ruffians. Before long, SCOTTY VORTEKZ dashed back to the ring, evening the odds as the six men battled around the gymnasium. The warfare carried out the back of the auditorium and out into the streets of Dayton, where all six brawlers disappeared into the night!

WINNER: "DIEHARD" DUSTIN LEE
(Lee pinned Quackenbush after a running spear)

JR: Fans, I have NO IDEA what that was all about! Dustin Lee is your winner, but he and Scotty and Quackenbush have engaged a horrendous battle against these interlopers. We'll follow that situation as it develops.



HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: SEMIFINAL MATCH
THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. THE HIGH ROLLERS (PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE & DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE)
In a brief but intense confrontation, DDP nearly caught a pin on Lane after the Diamond Cutter. But Eaton made the save and the match continued. Page tagged in Rose, but Lane promptly greeted the Playboy with a thunderous Midnight Lariat and pinned him quickly!

WINNERS: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
(Stan Lane pinned Buddy Rose with a Midnight Lariat)


JR: Wow! Just like that, the Cinderella story comes to an end for the High Rollers, and Cornette is taking his men to the finals! Now, let's see who will provide the opposition.



HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: SEMIFINAL MATCH
LARRY ZBYSZKO & OX BAKER (w/ BOBBY HEENAN) vs. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
The Outlaws controlled the contest throughout, isolating Ox Baker in the ring and wearing him down. After BG James hit Baker with a DDT, it looked to be over, but Zybszko pulled Joe Kopasz from the ring, interrupting the count. But as Kopasz argued with Bobby Heenan, the Outlaws executed a double-team Hot Shot on Baker. With the big man incapacitated, Kip dropped him with the Fame-Asser as Kopasz made it back to the ring to count the pin.

WINNERS: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
(Kip James pinned Baker with the Fame-Asser)


JR: No question, that was priceless! Bobby Heenan is beside himself! But his men have gone down to defeat, and it will be the Midnight Express and the New Age Outlaws in the championship match! The top two seeds have made it all the way to the final match. But now, we have the big event- a 12-man, over-the-top-rope battle royal! The winner of this match will receive a World Championship Title match against the current champion, "THE FALLEN ANGEL", CHRISTOPHER DANIELS!


MAIN EVENT: BATTLE ROYAL - WINNER GETS NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH

COUSIN LUKE survived a one-hand body slam from BRUISER BRODY, but stayed in the match
JIMMY SNUKA was unable to oust STEVE WILLIAMS
JOHNNY VALENTINE eliminated DON LEO JONATHAN after Don Leo missed a deathjump!
THE DESTROYER missed STEVE WILLIAMS with a clothesline and nailed RAY STEVENS, but Stevens remained in the ring
FRITZ VON GOERING was unable to eliminate COUSIN LUKE after a knee drop to the throat
HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN survived a clothesline from JIMMY SNUKA and remained in the ring
DENNIS CONDREY attacked JIMMY SNUKA, but Snuka leapfrogged and chopped Condrey over the top rope!
STEVE WILLIAMS and JOHNNY VALENTINE were BOTH eliminated by RAY STEVENS as they fought against the ropes!
FRITZ VON GOERING survived a suplex attempt by RAY STEVENS
THE DESTROYER was eliminated by FRITZ VON GOERING as Destroyer was attacking COUSIN LUKE!
BRUISER BRODY eliminated TAKESHI MORISHIMA with a massive body slam!
JIMMY SNUKA eliminated HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN with a Suplex!
FRITZ VON GOERING survived a suplex attempt by JIMMY SNUKA
RAY STEVENS dodged a throw-out attempt by BRUISER BRODY
COUSIN LUKE was eliminated by FRITZ VON GOERING after a Backbreaker!
RAY STEVENS was tossed from the ring by BRUISER BRODY after a Twisting Vertical Suplex!
JIMMY SNUKA was eliminated by BRUISER BRODY while Snuka was battling with FRITZ VON GOERING!
BRUISER BRODY eliminated FRITZ VON GOERING after a One Hand Body Slam!

WINNER: BRUISER BRODY


JR: Congratulations to Bruiser Brody, your winner and the challenger to the NWA World Championship! No question, Chrsitopher Daniels will have his hands full with that situation. We'll see that match on Monday, June 30 at the Heartland's next big event! Until then, so long from the Buckeye State!

[Scott Fire 54]

Haha, I love the banter between Heenan & Cornette.

[EpicDave]

NWA Heartland Card #142
Dayton Gym Club, Dayton, Ohio
June 30, 2008

The show opens in an aging, dank gymnasium on the edge of downtown Dayton. A crowd of approximately 120 people is gathered, clapping and chanting, "We Want A Show" as JR James enters the ring.

JR: Welcome, fans, to another night of Heartland Wrestling. And what a night we have in store for you- it's a night of champions! We'll see NWA World Heavyweight Champion CHRISTOPHER DANIELS defend his title against the man who won the battle royal last week, BRUISER BRODY. We'll also see the crowning of the new Heartland Tag Team Champions as THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS take on THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS! But before we get tonight's matches started, I would like to personally thank BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN for booking tonight's show here at the venerable Dayton Gym Club! I guess Bobby's "Venture Capitalist" ponied up for tonight's rent money. It sure is great to be out of Belmont High School. I wonder if Wildman Butch Michaels ever made it out of Belmont?

The fans applaud as Bobby Heenan joins JR in the ring.

JR: Thank you again, Mr. Heenan, for tonight's accommodations! And be sure to say thanks to your benefactor. Who do we have to thank for the upgrade?

Heenan: None of your business, JR. That's for me to know, and you humanoids not to figure out.

JR: Very well, Brain. Now, before tonight's matches, I have one more announcement. Dayton's finest, the local police department, were kind enough to apprehend and detain the three fans who disrupted the action last week. JAMES E. CORNETTE has asked for time to address this situation here tonight.

The fans applaud as Jim Cornette joins JR and Heenan in the ring.

Cornette: JR, I am sick in my gullet about what happened to my indy guys last Thursday night. And I am happy to announce that those three nincompoops have been locked up in the Montgomery County jail ever since!

JR: Who were those guys, Mr. Cornette?

Cornette: Scumbags. Losers. Wannabes. Guys who wanted in on the contracts, but didn't have the talent nor the discipline to represent the Heartland with class and dignity.

Heenan: Aw, come on, Cornette. Ease up. I liked those guys! They just came to have a good time, see some action, and bust a few heads.

Cornette: How could you take a liking to those rejects? Heenan, you never cease to amaze me. Anyhow, JR, my apologies to Scotty Vortekz, Dustin Lee, and Mike Quackenbush for what happened Thursday night. I promise you boys it will never happen again!

Heenan: I wouldn't be so sure about that, Cornette.

Cornette: WHAT?!? Heenan, what in the sam hill are you talking about? I told you, those rejects are locked away in the clink. The pokey. The slammer!

Heenan: I'm afraid not, Cornette. I had my money man bail them out this afternoon. That brawl was some of the best action we've seen around here since we arrived. I think we ought to do it again tonight!

Cornette: Goodness gracious, Bobby. Have you taken leave of your senses?

Before Cornette can leave the ring, the three rowdies dash in to the gym club and storm the ring. Cornette cowers in the corner of the ring in fear, but Heenan holds back the troops.

Heenan: Cornette, if you can sign indy wrestlers, so can I! Allow me to introduce NECRO BUTCHER, DRAKE YOUNGER, and ARIK CANNON. Or, we can just call them what Cornette called them- THE REJECTS!

As the Rejects hit the ring, DUSTIN LEE, SCOTTY VORTEKZ, and MIKE QUACKENBUSH charge in from the locker room and immediately begin brawling again.

Cornette: HOLD ON! HOLD ON JUST ONE MINUTE! We are NOT gonna have another out-of-control brawl like last week. You guys are so desperate to fight, we're gonna make it official. Joe Kopasz, get out here, ring the bell, and let's have a legitimate tag team match!


(Tonight's Referee: Joe Kopasz)


SIX-MAN TAG TEAM SHOWDOWN: THE REJECTS (ARIK CANNON, NECRO BUTCHER, & DRAKE YOUNGER) vs. MIKE QUACKENBUSH, DUSTIN LEE, & SCOTTY VORTEKZ
Dustin Lee dominated the early moments of the match against Arik Cannon, until Cannon dodged a running spear and planted Lee with a devastating Exploder Suplex for a near-fall! The Rejects dominated Lee, as Drake Younger pummeled him outside the ring and Necro Butcher laid a brutal beat down on the Diehard. Lee finally reversed a whip to the steel ring post, sending Necro crashing to the post shoulder-first and permitting Dustin to tag. Quackenbush entered the match, and slowed down the pace, wearing down Necro with a series of submission holds. Necro managed to tag off to Younger, who fared no better, and soon found himself on the receiving end of a Quackendriver III for a near fall. Younger took a serious pounding from all three opponents, surviving several more pinning predicaments before reversing a leg lariat from Vortekz and slamming him down to the canvas with another exploder. Younger tagged in Necro Butcher, who engaged in a long sequence against Quackenbush. Quack continued his mat-based dominance of the Butcher for several minutes, until Necro was able to escape to the ring floor and pound Quackenbush face-first into the steel ring steps! Necro put a beat down on Quackenbush inside the ring and out, before Quack was able to tag out to Lee. Butcher and Lee brawled furiously, and Necro gradually gained the upper hand. Necro and Cannon worked over Lee until he finally managed to tag in Vortekz. Out of nowhere, Scotty launched himself off the ropes and leveled Cannon with a flying tackle, followed by a roll-up and a quick pin!

Following the pin, the victorious Vortekz, Lee and Quackenbush fled the ring with arms raised high in celebration! The Rejects pursued the winners out of the gym, but it appeared that the winners escaped unharmed.

WINNERS: MIKE QUACKENBUSH, DUSTIN LEE, AND SCOTTY VORTEKZ
(Vortekz pinned Cannon after a flying tackle)



JR: Wow! Those young fellas really tore it up! No question, Cornette made a great call to bring these guys in. Even the Rejects put on an impressive performance, and I am sure that if Bobby Heenan can keep them under control, there will be a place for them on the Heartland roster. And now, fans, we have two special challenge matches for you, the result of the events which took place last Thursday night at the battle royal!



SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH: FRITZ VON GOERING vs. JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA
A surprise upset! The powerful German von Goering got the advantage early against the Superfly, reversing a body slam and crushing Snuka with a knee drop to the throat! Snuka was clearly stunned and Fritz took advantage, wearing him down with power holds. Snuka finally escaped and mounted a rally, but the crafty von Goering dodged Snuka at the turnbuckle, pulling referee Joe Kopasz into his path. Kopasz took the full force of Snuka's flying leap and went down, allowing Fritz to regain control. von Goering sent Snuka to the floor, battering him and slamming him onto the ringside table. As Kopasz recovered, von Goering rolled Snuka back into the ring and dropped another brutal knee to the throat, earning the pinfall!


WINNER: FRITZ VON GOERING
(von Goering pinned Snuka after a knee drop to the throat)

After the decision, NIKITA BREZNIKOV came to the ring, accompanied by THE IRON SHEIK and NIKOLAI VOLKOFF. Sheik and Volkoff took Snuka by the trunks and dumped him from the ring as Breznikov took the microphone.

Breznikov: Well done! Well done! Mr. von Goering, I am most pleased and impressed with your performance tonight, and as well last week in the battle royal. Please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Nikita Breznikov, and I have come to the Heartland in order to build a legion of champions. I am most pleased this evening to offer my services to you as a member of my legion. Mr. Sheik and Mr. Volkoff will be your associates and comrades if you find my offer to be acceptable.

Von Goering ponders for a brief moment, then shakes the hand of Breznikov. Iron Sheik offers a handshake, then Volkoff grins broadly and gives Fritz a powerful embrace.

Breznikov: Wonderful! Fans, I am pleased that tonight, in this very ring, THE FOREIGN LEGION is born!

Breznikov leaves the ring, followed closely by his comrades.


JR: Fans, I don't like the looks of this alliance already! We'll need to keep a close eye on that bunch, no question. Let's head back to the ring for another match.



THREE-WAY DANCE: JOHNNY VALENTINE vs. RAY STEVENS vs. "DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS
In a tremendous battle between three powerful and savvy ring warriors, Johnny Valentine took the brunt of the punishment for most of the match. Williams was especially brutal, nailing Valentine with a backdrop driver and the Oklahoma Stampede. But for all the punishment Dr. Death dished out, Stevens continued to interrupt the pin attempts and frustrate Doc's attempts at victory. Finally, Doc in his frustration clobbered Stevens with a lariat which nearly tore the Crippler's head off. Williams went for the cover, but Valentine seized the opportunity to grab Doc by the tights, hurl him out of the ring, and quickly cover Stevens for the victory!

WINNER: JOHNNY VALENTINE
(Valentine pinned Stevens after a lariat from Williams)


JR: What a smart move! Indeed, Johnny Valentine is a former champion in the Dayton Wrestling Alliance before we became a part of the NWA. He has scored some impressive victories right here in Dayton, and tonight's victory over Stevens and Dr. Death is another very significant addition to his resume. Finally, fans, we have come to the championship match in our Heartland Tag Team Championship Tournament. It's time for the big showdown between THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS and THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS! It has all come down to the top two seeds in the tournament!


The music starts and the NEW AGE OUTLAWS emerge from behind the curtain. Kip and BG position themselves just outside the curtain. As the MIDNIGHT EXPRESS parts the curtain, the Outlaws ambush! Jim Cornette is knocked to the floor. BG and Eaton battle down the rampway. Kip gets the advantage on Stan Lane and clotheslines him to the floor! Before Lane can get to his feet, Kip grabs a steel chair and smacks him across the back of the head! Lane goes down in a heap and lies motionless on the gymnasium floor. Cornette gets to his feet and swings his tennis racket wildly, but the Outlaws dash to the ring and escape the attack. Cornette shouts at the Outlaws.

Cornette: Cowards! You pansies can't face a fair fight! You are a disgrace to the traditions of the NWA!

BOBBY HEENAN emerges from backstage, looking down at the unconscious Lane and shaking his head.

Heenan: Tough break, my friend. Looks like the humanoids don't get a tag team title match tonight, after all. Unless we want to send OX BAKER and LARRY ZBYSZKO in to substitute for the dead guy.

Cornette: Not on your life, Brain. Your boys had there shot and they already got their tails kicked. Did you have anything to do with this?

Heenan: How dare you accuse me of such an injustice? You, of all people, should know that my integrity is beyond reproach!

Cornette: Right. And Bill Clinton did not have sexual relations with that woman.

Heenan: See, I knew that all along! Ox! Larry! Let's go, boys!

Cornette: I don't think so, Bobby! I have a better idea. DENNIS CONDREY is the third member of the Midnight Express. He'll substitute for Stan Lane and the match will go on as planned.

Heenan: Who gave you the authority to make matches? I'll cut you a deal, Four Eyes. Condrey can wrestle tonight. But my guys get the first title shot against the new champions.

Cornette: I guess that will have to do. It's not like your buffoons are a threat to win the belts anyway. Come on, the fans are waiting!

DENNIS CONDREY enters the ring area and joins Eaton to begin the match. Heenan steps over Lane and returns to the locker room as EMT's arrive to tend to Stan Lane.



NWA HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (BOBBY EATON & DENNIS CONDREY w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
The strategy for the Outlaws worked flawlessly. After putting Lane out of commission, the James boys focused their attack on Condrey with devastating effectiveness. BG blasted Condrey with the Shake, Rattle & Roll Knee Drop, knocking him senseless. Cornette was beside himself at ringside, jumping onto the ring apron to prevent Joe Kopasz from counting the pin. BG followed immediately with the pump handle slam on Condrey and another cover. Eaton came in to make the save, but Kip James caught him with a running lariat. With Kopasz still tied up by Cornette, the James Boys hoisted Condrey up for a double team hot shot and Condrey was finished. Kip pulled referee Kopasz back into the center of the ring, where he made the three count and match was over!


WINNERS: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS - NEW HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
(BG James pinned Dennis Condrey after a double-team hot shot)


JR: Fans, congratulations to the NEW AGE OUTLAWS, your tournament winners and the new Heartland Tag Team Champions! Like they say in Texas, it ain't how it got done, it's what got done, and the James Gang has regained the tag team gold. And now, fans, it's time for the biggest match in the young history of the new Heartland! The NWA World Heavyweight Championship is on the line as your champion, "THE FALLEN ANGEL" CHRISTOPHER DANIELS, defends his crown against our own BRUISER BRODY!



NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: CHRISTOPHER DANIELS (c) vs. BRUISER BRODY
Brody may have had the power to win the battle royal, but a World Title match was a much different setting for the wild brawler. Brody came out full force, flinging the champion across the ring and stomping him viciously into the corner. Daniels countered smartly, catching the charging Brody with a back elbow and pitching him to the ring floor. Brody charged again, but Daniels sidestepped and caught Bruiser with a sidewalk slam. Brody came up in a fury, slamming a knee into the gut of the champion and hurling him over the top rope. Referee Tommy Young allowed the action to continue, but the furious Brody went too far, ramming Daniels' head into the steel security railing. Young immediately called for the bell, and awarded the match to Daniels via disqualification.

WINNER: CHRISTOPHER DANIELS - retains title
(Daniels by DQ after outside ring attack by Brody)

Following the disqualification, a furious Daniels stormed to the announcers' table.

JR: Mr. Daniels, on behalf of the Heartland, please allow me to apologize-

Daniels: Apologize? JR, you have nothing to apologize for. You, of all people, should know that Christopher Daniels backs down from no man. I've been to war with BIG JOHN STUDD. I've battled BATISTA. You think this Heavyweight Title makes me any less of a man? I demand a rematch with this Brody character- NO DISQUALIFICATION!

JR: Mr. Daniels, with all due respect, you know the NWA Board of Directors would never allow the Heavyweight Championship to be defended under those circumstances!

Daniels takes the NWA Belt and throws it to the floor.

Daniels: Who said anything about the championship? JR, this isn't about a title bout. This is about a man's reputation. I'm not going to hide behind the disqualification rule like some sort of scared coward! Brody, you bring your sorry ass back to the next show and I will kick your teeth down your throat!

Daniels lowers his head and charges back at Brody. The big Bruiser is caught by surprise as Daniels levels him and begins pounding on his foe with a flurry of punches. Brody survives the onslaught and manages to get to his feet, growling and exchanging punches with Daniels. The fracas continues all the way back to the locker room before the entire Heartland roster manages to separate Brody and Daniels and cooler heads prevail.


JR: Oh, my goodness! What a pier-six brawl we have just witnessed. No question, Christopher Daniels is all man and a yard wide, and indeed we have our Main Event scheduled for the next Heartland show! Brody versus Daniels in a no-disqualification, non-title bout! It's been an exciting night here in the Heartland, folks. Congratulations again to the New Age Outlaws for capturing the Heartland Tag Team Championship. We'll be back for a special Fourth of July show, where the fireworks will continue! Until then, so long from the Buckeye State!