NWA Heartland presented by Daytondave

[EpicDave]

NWA Heartland Card #151
Montgomery County Fairgrounds Coliseum, Dayton, Ohio
August 1, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES standing in the ring with COUSIN LUKE. The Fairgrounds Coliseum is crowded and the atmosphere is electric as JR addresses the crowd.

JR: Welcome, fans, to another evening of Heartland Wrestling! It is great to be back, and great to see such a hot crowd tonight! Luke, I have to believe that the return to television and the success of card 150 has generated new enthusiasm around the Heartland.

Luke: It sure is fun to see the people enjoy themselves, JJ!

JR: It just keeps getting better! Next week, THE ROAD WARRIORS are coming to Heartland to defend the NWA World Tag Team Titles!

A commotion arises from backstage as BOBBY HEENAN struts to the ring, accompanied by OX BAKER and LARRY ZBYSZKO, carrying the Heartland Tag Team Championship belts.

JR: Ladies and gentlemen, it is indeed my privilege to introduce your newly crowned Heartland Tag Team Champions!

Heenan: That's right, JR. But enough of the butt kissing from you. When's our match against the Road Warriors?

Luke: Now hold on just a minute, Mr. Heenan. I told you before, if you are the owner of this territory, you can't make your own matches!

Heenan: But we're the Tag Team Champions now! We've earned our shot at the World belts!

More commotion comes from the back as JIM CORNETTE storms into the ring, with BOBBY EATON and DENNIS CONDREY.

Cornette: Now wait just one minute, Heenan! The Midnight Express are former World Tag Team Champions! We deserve that title match! Your punks just won one match, and now you think you deserve the World Titles? Over my dead body!

Heenan: Sounds like a good deal to me.

Luke: Boys, the way I see it, there are a lot of teams here that deserve a chance to wrestle the Road Warriors. I think we oughta have us a little tournament!

JR: A tournament? I think the fans would enjoy that, no question!

Luke: It's on! We'll start tonight! Heenan, you bring your boys, Mr. Cornette, you bring yours too.

JR: Baker and Zbyszko... against the Midnights?

Luke: That's right! And Monday night, we'll put the Kangaroos against the Outlaws. Those winners against these winners to decide who fights the Road Warriors!

JR: Brilliant! Mr. Luke, you sure know how to give the fans what they want!

Luke: My pleasure, JJ!

JR: Let's head to the ring!



(Tonight's referee: Brady Boone)



NECRO BUTCHER vs. TOM PRICHARD
The Butcher was in control from the opening bell! Necro dropped Prichard with a low blow, followed by a brutal beatdown in the corner. When Prichard tried to escape to the outside, Necro followed and the violent pummeling continued. Butcher brought Prichard back into the ring and delivered an agonizing Asiatic Spike, which put Prichard out of commission and made him eassy prey for the Tiger Driver.

WINNER: NECRO BUTCHER
(Necro pinned Prichard with the Tiger Driver)

JR: Prichard looked to be completely out of his league in that match! If this were a video game, they would call that a "Flawless Victory".



HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN vs. THE DESTROYER
In a hard-hitting, back and forth contest, it was the power of Duggan matched against the guile of the Destroyer. Hacksaw took charge of the match in the early going, flattening Destroyer with the Tough Guy Clothesline and nearly pinning him after a Flying Spear! But Destroyer fought his way back, slowing down the match with his grappling prowess and punishing Duggan with a series of suplexes.

As the match wore on, suddenly COUSIN LUKE grabbed a microphone and dashed into the ring!

Luke: Boys? Y'all are puttin' on a great match! I bet our TV crowd loves to see these kinda matches. What Heartland needs is another championship- a Television Title! And the winner of this match will be the first feller in the tournament to become TV Champion!

Inspired, both men battled on! Destroyer was still the worse for wear after Duggan's attacks, but managed to trap Hacksaw in the corner and pound away with a series of body blows. But Destroyer became overly aggressive, charging Duggan at the turnbuckle, only to crash face-first into Hacksaw's raised boot. Duggan then exploded out of the corner with a Flying Spear and put Destroyer down for the three-count!

WINNER: "HACKSAW" JIM DUGGAN
(Duggan pinned Destroyer after a Flying Spear)

JR: How about that? A big win for Hacksaw Duggan, and now the big guy finds himself in contention for the Heartland TV Title! Until tonight, we never knew there was such a thing!



UNCLE ELMER vs. JOHNNY VALENTINE
The match started off slowly, as Valentine struggled to solve the massive size of the giant hillbilly. Elmer slowed Valentine with fists and forearms, but really didn't do much damage. A bizarre twist occured when Elmer attmepted to whip Valentine across the ring, but Johnny reversed the whip and Elmer collided hard with Brady Boone As the kindly Elmer tried to assist the fallen referee, THE DESTROYER dashed back into the ring and smashed Elmer across the back with a steel chair! Boone was still groggy as Elmer staggered to the corner in a daze. Valentine appeared confused, but as Boone recovered, Johnny took advantage and laid into Elmer with a mighty forearm blow to the back of the head. Elmer collapsed to the mat, and Valentine covered him to earn the three-count from the still dazed Boone.

WINNER: JOHNNY VALENTINE
(Valentine pinned Elmer after a Forearm Bludgeon)

JR: What on earth just happened there? I have no idea why Detroyer chose to get involved in that situation. It appeared that Johnny Valentine had no idea either, no question. But Valentine took advantage of that situation, and came away the victor. Let's see if Wildman Butch Michaels can catch up with Destroyer and get some sort of an explanation.




THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS (SCOTTY VORTEKZ & DIEHARD DUSTIN LEE) vs. THE FOREIGN LEGION (IRON SHEIK & NIKOLAI VOLKOFF w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
The amazing Scotty Vortekz pulled out another improbable victory in tag team action tonight! The Dragons worked together crisply throughout the match, tagging frequently and keeping their foes on the defensive. Iron Sheik got the best of Dustin, but Lee managed to tag to Scotty. Sheik was a little winded, and Scotty took advantage, putting him on the canvas with a Gut Check. Sheik made the tag to Nikolai, but the big Russian walked right into a Cyclone Kick and Scotty pinned him!

WINNERS: THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS
(Scotty Vortekz pinned Volkoff after a Cyclone Kick)

JR: Unbelievable! Scotty just pinned Nikolai Volkoff! This guy is full of surprises. We've still got two huge matches to go, but before we head back to the ring, let's go backstage and catch up with Wildman Butch Michaels for a conversation with the Destroyer.

Wildman: Thank you, JR. I am here with The Destroyer. Sir, we were all surprised when you interfered in the match with Johnny Valentine and Uncle Elmer. What was that all about? Are you teaming up with Valentine?

Destroyer: What was that about? Am I teaming with Valentine?

Wildman: Was that a stupid question?

Destroyer: There are no stupid questions. Only stupid people who ask questions! What I did tonight had nothing to do with Johnny Valentine. I got involved only because I got screwed in my match against Duggan.

Wildman: Screwed?

Destroyer: You've heard of screwed, right? As many times as you have been divorced? All of the sudden, in the middle of a match, this yahoo Cousin Luke decides it's time to create a new title? A TV title? Let me tell you this, Wildman, I have been in this sport a lot of years and I have whipped a lot of guys. I deserve to be in line for a TV title match, and there's no way I should have too go through a clown like Jim Duggan to get there!

Wildman: So why jump on Uncle Elmer?

Destroyer: Oh? That was Uncle Elmer? Gees, all these hillbillies look alike. Wildman, it doesn't matter WHICH hillbilly I have to jump on, if that's what it takes to get my due. This Cousin Luke guy runs across some money, and all of the sudden he's in charge? Any knucklehead can sit behind a microphone and make matches. You tell that idiot I want him in the RING!

Destroyer walks away in disgust.

Wildman: Well, JR, that's the scoop! Back over to you.


JR: Thank you, Wildman, for that interview. Luke, will you accept the challenge of The Destroyer?

Luke: Yer darn tootin'! If that Destroyer don't like the way I do things, that's his problem. But JJ, I am man enough to face up to any challenge. So Destroyer, man, you got yourself a fight!

JR: Wow! I never saw that coming! Looks like Luke and the Destroyer will be hooking up soon. Now, let's head back to the ring for our next match in the Heavyweight Championship tournament!



NWA HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT: ROUND 3
BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK) vs. JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA
Another stunning conclusion to a big match! Just when it seemed Bobo was about to overpower Snuka, Jimmy came off the ropes and caught an unexpecting Bobo with a devastating chop! It took the Superfly two tries, but he went to the air and nailed Brazil with a pair of his patented leaps and scored a decisive pinfall victory!

WINNER: JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA
(Snuka pinned Brazil after the Superfly Leap)

JR: Jimmy Snuka is one of the most dynamic men in the history of the sport, and tonight he showed us all why! Snuka is now in the finals of the Heartland Heavyweight Championship Tournament! But he will face a stiff challenge indeed, as the other semifinal match pits two behemoths in DON LEO JONATHAN and "DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS. We'll see that match on Monday night. But now, let's go to the first qualifying match for the World Tag Team Championship- and a big one as Heartland co-owners BOBBY HEENAN and JIM CORNETTE bring their respective teams in for a confrontation!



NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: QUALIFYING MATCH
OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO (w/ BOBBY HEENAN) vs. THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (DENNIS CONDREY & BOBBY EATON w/ JIM CORNETTE)
In an epic confrontation, both Cornette and Heenan were at peak intensity. Ox Baker took control of the early phases of the match, and caught Eaton with a devastating Heart Punch! But before Baker could pin Beautiful Bobby, Cornette was on the ring apron and interrupted the count of Brady Boone, allowing the match to continue. Not to be outdone, Heenan got into the act, disrupting Boone from counting a pin after Baker fell victim to a Double Goozle. It looked like trouble for the Midnights when Zbyszko pulled the pad off the turnbuckle and slammed Condrey face-first into the exposed corner, but Eaton managed to make the save. Baker once again took the measure of Beautiful Bobby, dropping him with a clothesline, but Cornette again slid into the ring and swatted Baker from behind. Baker took after Cornette, who scooted out of the ring. When Baker followed, Eaton went to the air, soaring from the top rope with a double axe handle which sent Ox careening into the steel guard rails! Eaton quickly rolled Baker back into the ring, where Condrey positioned him for the Veg-O-Matic. Heenan found himself caught in the fracas outside the ring, and was unable to save his man as Eaton dropped the leg across Baker and covered him for the pin!

WINNERS: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
(Eaton pinned Baker after the Veg-O-Matic)

JR: What a move by Bobby Eaton! He threw caution to the wind, no question. Eaton is one of the greatest high flyers of his generation, indeed! And with that, the Midnights move one step closer to a shot at The Road Warriors! Jim Cornette is the happiest man in the Fairgrounds right now as he celebrated with his men. Bobby Heenan is frustrated, but at least Zbyszko and Baker still hold the tag team gold. Luke, I gotta hand it to you, this impromptu tag team tournament was a great idea?

Luke: Ummm, sorry JJ, this is an American Tag Team Tournament.

JR: Of course, Luke. Well, it certainly has been an exciting night! The Heartland Wrestling scene has picked up since you came along!

Luke: You're right about that, good buddy. Lots of great matches around here. You know what this territory needs?

JR: What's that, Luke?

Luke: Another one of them paper views.

JR: Paper views?

Luke: Yeah, JJ! A big special rasslin' night, where everybody goes down to the waterin' hole to watch the matches on a big TV.

JR: Oh, you mean a pay-per-view!

Luke: Yeah, Jimmy, a paper view! I give the waiter a piece of paper, like a five dollar bill, and i git to view the matches!

JR: Right.

Luke: Heartland used to have them paper views all the time.

JR: Of course we did. Heartland Havoc!

Luke: Yeah, that's it! Let's have another Heartland Havoc!

JR: It has been a while.

Luke: I know it has! The last one was Havoc X - V - I - I. What should we call the next one?

JR: The last one was number seventeen. I think we should call the next one number eighteen.

Luke: How did you know it was seventeen? I thought it was X - V - I - I ?

JR: That's a Roman numeral, Luke!

Luke: It ain't a number?

JR: This is hopeless! Fans, we'll be back on Monday night with our next Heartland show! By then, we'll have this Havoc situation figured out! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

[lwffantrav]

Always good Dave...and I always mark out a bit when Uncle Elmer (Plowboy Frazer) is on the card!!!!

[EpicDave]

NWA Heartland Card #152
Montgomery County Fairgrounds Coliseum, Dayton, Ohio
August 4, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring, accompanied by COUSIN LUKE. The crowd at the Coliseum is Standing Room Only as JR takes the microphone.

JR: What a great crowd we have on hand this evening! Cousin Luke, I have to hand it to you- the more you contribute to the rebuilding of Heartland Wrestling, the more the fans respond!

Luke: Why, thank you, JJ! You know, this is our last show before the paper view!

JR: Right you are, indeed! Havoc XVIII has been scheduled for this Friday night, August 8, with some great matches in the works!

Luke: That's right, Jimmy! We're gonna have the Road Warriors here to fight for the World Tag Team Championships!

JR: Against an opponent to be determined. Last Friday night, we saw The Midnight Express duo of BOBBY EATON and DENNIS CONDREY defeat Bobby Heenan's team of OX BAKER and LARRY ZBYSZKO to earn the right to wrestle in the #1 contenders' match. They will face the winners of tonight's main event between THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS and THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS! Also tonight, we'll see a very important match between "DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS and DON LEO JONATHAN. The winner of that match will take on JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA at Havoc for the vacant Heartland Heavyweight Championship!

Luke: That's not all, JJ. I got two more matches for the paper view! I promised you a Television Champion. The winner of tonight's first match will be in the paper view against HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN for the TV Title. Say, Jimmy, who is in tonight's first match, anyway?

JR: That would be DRAKE YOUNGER and TAKESHI MORISHIMA. That's quite a surprise! Until this very moment, neither of them had any idea that a title shot would be on the line! What's the other match you have for us?

Luke: Well, JJ, I been watching them there "Rejects", and I think it's just sad. Even though I had a little scuffle with the NECRO BUTCHER, I think these boys deserve a chance to earn themselves some money like the rest of us. So I have invited Necro and ARIK CANNON and DRAKE YOUNGER to have themselves a match against them other three fellers from Independence.

JR: You mean MIKE QUACKENBUSH and THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS? The guys from the independent circuit?

Luke: Well, cut me up and fry me with the taters, JJ! I never knew they were from the circus! No wonder them boys is always flyin' around! Anyway, if the Rejects can beat the circus guys, I'll give them a contract!

JR: How about that! Luke, no question you are a fair man! The Rejects will have their shot at official Heartland contracts this Friday night at Havoc XVIII. Now, let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Brady Boone)



TAKESHI MORISHIMA vs. "THE PSYCHO SHOOTER" DRAKE YOUNGER
Morishima is the picture of quiet intensity, but tonight he took his game to another level. When Younger tried to incite a brawl outside of the ring, Morishima struck first, nailing the Shooter with a chair as he dove off the ring apron. Younger was stunned, and Morishima took control. After tossing Drake around the ring a few times, Morishima finished him off with the Saito Suplex.

WINNER: TAKESHI MORISHIMA
(Morishima pinned Younger with a Saito Suplex)

JR: A convincing win for the big Japanese mauler. So, it will be Morishima against Hacksaw Jim Duggan at Havoc for the newly created Heartland TV Title!



OX BAKER (w/ BOBBY HEENAN) vs. DELIRIOUS
It was full speed ahead for Delirious as the clear underdog in this match. The goofy masked man ran cirlces around Baker, smashing him into the turnbuckle and crashing in with the Panic Attack. Delirious hit the Chemical Imbalance #2 for a near-fall, but Heenan interrupted the count. Baker escaped to the outside, but Delirious went airborn with a suicide tope which wiped out both competitors! Delirious made it to his feet first, and immediately went back to the air. But Baker was ready this time, at Heenan's prompting, ducking away from the suicide dive to send Delirious crashing to the steel security railing. Baker rolled the injured Delirious back into the ring, then planted him on the mat with a Heart Punch for a pinfall.

After the decision, Baker scowled and appeared on the verge of another attack, but TAKESHI MORISHIMA rushed back to the ring to pull his partner to safety.

WINNER: OX BAKER
(Baker pinned Delirious after the Heart Punch)

JR: No question, they call this man "Ox" because he is a BEAST! Delirious went down hard, and he is very fortunate that Morishima was on hand to watch his back!



TONY ATLAS (w/ SLICK) vs. LARRY ZBYSZKO (w/ BOBBY HEENAN)
In a controversial match, Larry Zbyszko got the win over Tony Atlas. Zbyszko controlled the early stages of the match, slamming Atlas to the turnbuckle repeatedly and planting him with a piledriver. But Atlas took a powder, and met with Slick outside the ring for some "strategizing"! Atlas came back to the ring on fire, overpowering Zbyszko and slamming him to the mat! Atlas went to the skullcrusher and Zbyszko was clearly in trouble. Another Gorilla Slam and a cover from Atlas and it appeared that was all she wrote! But Brady Boone was very slow in counting the pinfall, allowing Zbyszko to kick out! Slick was beside himself, but the match continued. Regaining his composure, Zbyszko fought back, trapping Atlas in the abdominal stretch. Heenan lent an assist, grabbing the arm of Zbyszko to increase the pressure as Boone argued with Slick. Atlas fought through the pain, but was easy pickings for a piledriver from Zbyszko and a tainted victory.

WINNER: LARRY ZBYSZKO
(Zbyszko pinned Atlas after a Piledriver)

JR: What a good night for Bobby Heenan! Both his men have come away victorious tonight.

Luke: Jimmy, what just happened?

JR: Larry Zbyszko just pinned Tony Atlas.

Luke: I ain't so sure about that, JJ. I smell a rat!

JR: What do you mean?

Luke: I ain't so sure that referee made the right count.

JR: Brady Boone is as good as they come, Luke!

Luke: I ain't so sure he did the right thing tonight, JJ. Do you think Bobby Heenan might have slipped him a bribe?

JR: That's my boss you're talking about, Luke. Are you accusing him of illicit activities to influence outcomes?

Luke: Of course, not, Jimmy. I just think he bribed the referee! I done bidness with that man before and I don't think he can be trusted.

JR: What are you going to do about it?

Luke: I'll figure somethin' out, JJ. Don't you worry about it.

Luke leaves the broadcast table and heads back to the locker room.

JR: That is certainly a strong accusation from Cousin Luke. We'll have to see how this will play out. Fans, I'm afraid that I must announce the cancellation of our next scheduled match. We were originally slated to see THE HIGH ROLLERS square off against THE ARMSTRONGS, but as a result of the injury to DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE, there will be no tag team match tonight. Wildman Butch Michaels has the footage of that situation. Over to you, Butch!

Footage is displayed from Card #150 as DDP pins Dennis Condrey after a Diamond Cutter. Following the match, Jim Cornette climbed into the ring. Page turned to face him, and BOBBY EATON slippied into the ring from behind and clipped DDP across the left knee! Page went down hard, and Eaton and Condrey immediately went to work. The Midnights knee-dropped the injured leg repeatedly, and Cornette got in a few shots of his own with the tennis racket, leaving Page laying in the ring and clutching his knee as the Midnights laughed and departed together.

JR: My sincere apologies to the fans here tonight. Our best wishes to DDP for a speedy recovery. We hope to see you back in action soon! Now, let's head back to the ring for the next match in the Heartland Heavyweight Championship Tournament!



NWA HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT: ROUND 3
"DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS vs. DON LEO JONATHAN
In a highly anticipated matchup between two of the most powerful men in the Heartland, WIlliams and Jonathan pounded each other from pillar to post. Jonathan got the best of Doc in the early going, but Doc fought back gamely. Seeing his opportunity, Williams put Jonathan down with the Backdrop Driver, not once, but twice, and the tide turned in his favor. Jonathan fought hard, but was not the same after the damage had been done. He survived the Oklahoma Stampede, but Williams pressed on with a pair of Doctor Bombs and finally caught the duke!

WINNER: "DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS
(Williams pinned Jonathan after a Doctor Bomb)

JR: A huge win for Dr. Death! Williams moves on to the championship match of the tournament. We'll see him take on JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA for the Heartland Heavyweight Title! Havoc is shaping up to be a LOADED card! And we still have yet to decide the last qualifier for the World Tag Team Championship Challenge. So, let's head back to the ring for the Main Event!



NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: QUALIFYING MATCH
THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS (AL COSTELLO & ROY HEFFERNAN w/ WILD RED BERRY) vs. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (BG & KIP JAMES)
The match was long and highly competitive, exceeding the expectations of even the most optimistic observers! The Outlaws used superior teamwork to dominate the match from the outset. Roy Heffernan fell victim to a powerful attack from Kip James, who felled him twice with the Fame-Asser. Heffernan managed to tag out to Costello, who fared no better. Costello found himself on the receiving end of a series of well-executed double-team moves, nearly falling victim to a pinfall. With both Kangaroos wounded and fading, Red Berry knew it was time for action and pulled BG James off the ring apron! BG tumbled to the floor, allowing the Kangaroos to isolate Kip. Kip brought his best shots, but the double-teaming of the Kangaroos was too much. After surviving the Boomerang, Kip fell prey to a cheap shot from Berry from outside the ring! BG was unable to make the save, and Heffernan rolled up Kip for the three-count.

WINNERS: THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS
(Heffernan pinned Kip after outside interference from Wild Red Berry)

JR: Very impressive indeed! No question, the Kangaroos are a finely oiled machine. Their match against the MIDNIGHT EXPRESS will be an instant classic at Heartland Havoc XVIII - not to mention the World Tag Team Champion ROAD WARRIORS waiting in the wings! Heartland is coming back to pay-per-view and it will be an outstanding card! Our thanks to Cousin Luke, who has been the driving force behind the resurgence of the Heartland. Speaking of which... where is Luke? He was headed backstage. Wildman Butch Michaels- any word from Cousin Luke?

Before Wildman could respond, the curtain flew open and Cousin Luke tumbled out! Larry Zbyszko followed close behind, pummeling Luke with his fists and stomping him mercilessly.

Zbyszko: Who the hell do you think you are! I am a LEGEND in this sport! I win my matches LEGITIMATELY! Don't you come nosing in my business unless you want a trip to Larry Land!

As Zbyszko continued to pound on Luke, BOBBY HEENAN rushed to the scene. Heenan quickly interposed himself between Zbyszko and Luke, restraining Zbyszko before he could do any further damage. Luke staggered to his feet, his tuxedo shirt torn and blood streaming from a cut on his forehead. Sneering, he limped over to JR and took the microphone.

Luke: JJ, I still think something ain't right. Don't worry about me. I can take a beating. But I ain't finished with this Zbyszko business!

Luke wiped the blood from his face and stormed out of the arena.

JR: Wow! What an explosive situation! Luke ain't the sharpest tool in the shed, but he does know right from wrong and he won't rest until he sets things right! I guess that's it for tonight- we'll be back on Friday night for the return of Heartland Havoc! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

[EpicDave]

NWA Heartland Havoc XVIII: Return to Glory
Hara Arena, Dayton, Ohio
August 8, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the center of the ring in a new Heartland Venue! Entrance music plays (www.youtube.com/watch?v=-NEg2riSUfo) as the crowd of several thousand people gathers for the return of Heartland Wrestling to pay-per-view!

JR: Wow! What a crowd! It's is great to see so many loyal Heartland Wrestling fans here at Hara Arena, site of some of the legendary wrestling events in the history of Dayton, Ohio! Once again, my hat is off to Cousin Luke who made this all possible! Luke has decided not to appear on stage with me this evening, but he is in the building and will be hosting a special interview later tonight. In the meantime, fans, there are three championships to be decided tonight! First, we'll see the crowning of the first-ever Heartland Television Champion. Then, we'll have the finals of the Heartland Heavyweight Championship Tournament! And finally, the NWA World Tag Team Champions, THE ROAD WARRIORS, will defend their title belts. But first, fans, we must select the team who will challenge the Road Warriors for those belts. That will be determined in tonight's opening contest, so let's head to the ring to get started!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)



NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP: #1 CONTENDERS' MATCH
THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (DENNIS CONDREY & BOBBY EATON w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS (ROY HEFFERNAN & AL COSTELLO w/ WILD RED BERRY)
The Midnights came out fast and furious, taking over on Roy Heffernan from the opening bell. Cornette involved himself right from the onset, giving an assist to Bobby Eaton to put his team in the drivers' seat. When referee Joe Kopasz took Cornette to task, Condrey took advantage, comng into the ring to assist Eaton with a Double Goozle. This only infuriated Kopasz further, so when Eaton pitched Heffernan out of the ring and rammed him head-first onto the steel security railing, Kopasz called for the bell and disqualified the Midnights.

The DQ didn't sit well at all with the Midnights. Cornette immediately went after Joe Kopasz, only to be grabbed by Red Berry and thrown to the floor! The Kangaroos and Midnights got into a hellacious brawl at ringside. As Cornette struggled to his feet, Red Berry began putting the boots to him! Without warning, "SWEET" STAN LANE dashed to the ring and came to Cornette's rescue!

JR: Stan Lane is back! Lane has recovered from his injury! The Midnight Express are back at full strength!

Lane's return to the ring shifted the momentum of the brawl in favor of the Midnights. Lane flattened Red Berry with a karate kick, then proceeded to help Cornette tie Berry up in the ropes. Cornette went for his tennis racket, preparing to give the defenseless Berry a blow to the head! But before Cornette could strike his blow, THE ROAD WARRIORS sprinted to the ring! Hawk and Animal quickly disarmed Cornette, and all three of the Midnights scrambled for cover.


WINNERS: THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS
(Bobby Eaton was disqualified for attacking Heffernan outside the ring)


JR: Wow! Kopasz really went with a quick trigger on the DQ in that match. I guess after the controversy with Brady Boone at our last show, Joe wants everything tonight to be kept on the straight and narrow, no question about it. The real shocker was the entrance of the Road Warriors! They just rescued the team that will be their opposition in tonight's main event! We'll see the Kangaroos and the Road Warriors in the World Tag Team Championship later this evening.



NO DISQUALIFICATION GRUDGE MATCH
THE INDEPENDENT ICONS (MIKE QUACKENBUSH, DUSTIN LEE, & SCOTTY VORTEKZ) vs. THE REJECTS (NECRO BUTCHER, DRAKE YOUNGER, & ARIK CANNON)
The confrontation between these rival factions was as intense as expected! The Icons used their quickness and bravado to set the tempo of the match, as the Dragons took turns at Necro Butcher and wore him down. Each time the Rejects tried to take the low road, the Icons were up to the challenge. Scotty Vortekz took out Necro Butcher with an amazing suicide tope which left both men incapacitated. But in the ensuing brawl, Drake Younger drilled Quackenbush with a light tube, busting him open. As Younger continued his attack, Vortekz managed to roll Necro back into the ring and deliver a devastating Cyclone Kick. Necro was still groggy, and went down like a ton of bricks as Scotty made the cover. Joe Kopasz counted the pinfall and the match was over!

After the decision, the brawling continued. Seemingly out of nowhere, a figure emerged with a Singapore Cane and began to wreak havoc upon the Icons. Finally, a spotlight was turned on the figure to reveal JUSTIN CREDIBLE! Justin laid out all three of the Icons with cane shots, leaving them lying dazed in the ring. The Rejects lifted Justin onto their shoulders and paraded out of the ring, howling in celebration as their rivals lay beaten on the mat.

WINNERS: THE INDEPENDENT ICONS
(Scotty Vortekz pinned Necro Butcher with a Cyclone Kick)


JR: Justin Credible is here! One of the most extreme competitors in the history of the sport has joined forces with the Rejects. But unfortunately, it would appear that these guys will still be wrestling for free. A very impressive win for the Icons, who played into their own strengths beautifully in that contest.



NWA HEARTLAND TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN vs. TAKESHI MORISHIMA
Morishima simply outclassed Hacksaw, delivering a series of running attacks to utilize his superior agility. Duggan winded quickly, but managed to kick out of the Saito Suplex. But he was unable to mount any further offense, and soon fell prey to an awesome powerbomb which gave Morishima the victory.

WINNER: TAKESHI MORISHIMA - NEW NWA HEARTLAND TELEVISION CHAMPION
(Morishima pinned Duggan after a Powerbomb)


JR: Congratulations to Takeshi Morishima for capturing the Heartland Television Championship! A very nice addition to an already impressive resume indeed. Now, fans, before our last two championship matches, we have a special interview featuring the Money Man of the Heartland, COUSIN LUKE.

Luke appears backstage, holding a microphone and staring into the camera. Seated next to him is referee BRADY BOONE. Luke remains speechless and appears confused until Boone taps him on the shoulder and points to an earpiece lying on the table. Brady assists Luke in putting the earpiece in place.

JR: Over to you, Luke!

Luke appears perplexed as he looks around the interview room.

Luke: Jimmy? Is that you? You're supposed to be out at ringside!

JR: I am, Luke. It's time for your interview segment.

Luke looks up at the ceiling, then turns his head from side to side, casting his eyes about the room in total confusion.

Luke: JJ? I hear your voice inside my head! What in the tarnation is goin on?

Boone taps Luke on the shoulder again, removes the ear piece, and takes the microphone from Luke. He turns to the camera to address the audience.

Boone: Fans, Luke has asked me to be here tonight to review the match between TONY ATLAS and LARRY ZBYSZKO. Apparently, Mr. Luke believes that the match was not officiated impartially.

Luke: Why did you count so slow, Brady? Did Bobby Heenan threaten you?

Boone: No, sir.

Luke: Did Bobby Heenan offer you money?

Boone: Yes, sir.

Luke: Did you take his money?

Boone: No, sir.

Luke: You didn't take his money? Then why the slow count?

Boone: Because Bobby paid me.

Luke: Let me get this straight. Bobby Heenan offered you money?

Boone: Yes, sir.

Luke: Did you take his money?

Boone: No, sir.

Luke: So you didn't take Bobby's money, but he paid you so Zbyszko would win.

Boone: That's right, sir.

Luke: I don't get it. You took the money?

Boone: Yes, sir.

Luke: From Bobby Heenan?

Boone: Yes, sir.

Luke: See, like I thought, you took Bobby Heenan's money.

Boone: No, sir. It wasn't Bobby's money.

Luke: Whose money was it?

Boone: It was YOUR money, sir.

Luke: WHAT?!? Bobby Heenan gave you MY money to fix that match?

Boone: Yes, sir.

Luke: I knew the truth would come out! See, Jimmy, I told you Brady Boone was an honest man. Next time I see that Bobby Heenan, I got a few words for that crooked feller! Now, let's get on with the paper view!



NWA HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: TOURNAMENT FINAL
"DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS vs. JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA
Williams and Snika each brought their "A" game in a tightly contested championship match! Williams gained the early advantage, catching Snuka as he climbed the turnbuckle and smashing him to the mat with the Oklahoma Stampede. But Jimmy kicked out of the pin attempt and mounted a gritty comeback. After softening up Dr. Death with chops and headbutts, Snuka caught the Doc coming off the ropes and delivered a vicious backbreaker. That was all the opening that Snuka needed to perform his amazing Superfly Leap! Snuka landed squarely on target and stunned WIlliams, long enough for Kopasz to make the three count!

WINNER: JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA - NEW HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION
(Snuka pinned Williams after a Superfly Leap)

JR: What a tremendous match! My congratulations to JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA for winning the Heartland Heavyweight Championship! The Heartland has been through some tough times, and it is great to have a Heavyweight Champion again. Congratulations to Superfly for a superb performance throughout the tournament, no question about it!



NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THE ROAD WARRIORS (c) vs. THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS
The battle for the World Tag Team Championship was a classic! The Kangaroos and the Road Warriors hooked up in a duel which lasted over 40 minutes. The champions held the advantage for much of the contest, but the Kangaroos tagged frequently to stay fresh, and picked their spots for counterattacks to keep the Warriors at bay. The Road Warrios very nearly pinned Heffernan after a Doomsday Device, but Costello narrowly made the save. Heffernan was clearly stunned by the blow, and Hawk went to work, beating him down to the point of exhaustion. Just as it appeared that the Kangaroos were finished, Heffernan made a desperation tag to Costello, who stormed into the ring on fire! Costello took the measure of both Road Warriors with a barrage of dropkicks and forearm smashes. Heffernan regained enough stamina to rejoin the assault, as both Kangaroos delivered a double clothesline to Hawk which sent him tumbling from the ring. The Aussies followed up quickly, delivering a deadly Boomerang to Animal. Costello made the cover, but before Joe Kopasz could complete the three count, Hawk dragged him out of the ring and slugged him on the side of the head. Kopasz staggered to his feet and called for the bell, awarding the match to the Kangaroos via disqualification.

WINNERS: THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS
(Road Warrior Hawk disqualified for striking the referee)



JR: Oh, my goodness! Another controversial finish! The Fabulous Kangaroos are your winners, but the Road Warriors hold on to the belts as a result of the disqualification. My hat is off to Joe Kopasz, he did everything he could to keep that match under control. But you have to draw the line somewhere, and putting your hands on an NWA official is not to be tolerated, no question about that. The Road Warriors survived quite a scare tonight! In my opinion, the Kangaroos have earned themselves another title match. We'll put our heads together among the Heartland leadership and make an announcement early next week. Fans, it has been a very special night tonight with the Heartland's return to pay-per-view. Congratulations again to Jimmy Snuka and to Takeshi Morishima on their championship victories. Thank you all for joining us. We'll be back in action next week. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA HEARTLAND RANKINGS
AUGUST 11, 2008

SINGLES

1. JIMMY SNUKA - Heartland Heavyweight Champion
2. BRUISER BRODY
3. BOBO BRAZIL
4. TITO SANTANA
5. "DIEHARD" DUSTIN LEE
6. JOHNNY VALENTINE
7. "DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS
8. LARRY ZBYSZKO
9. TAKESHI MORISHIMA - Heartland Television Champion
10. DON LEO JONATHAN



TAG TEAM

1. THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS - Heartland Tag Team Champions
2. NEW AGE OUTLAWS (1)
3. BOBBY EATON & STAN LANE
4. THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE)
5. LARRY ZBYSZKO & OX BAKER


(Previous month rankings in parentheses)

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Jimmy Snuka is the Heartland Champion!
Sweet!

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NWA Heartland Card #153
Montgomery County Fairgrounds Coliseum, Dayton, Ohio
August 15, 2008

The show opens in a jam-packed Coliseum with JR JAMES in the center of the ring holding a microphone. He is accompanied by COUSIN LUKE.

JR: Wow! What a hot crowd here tonight at the Fairgrounds! Heartland Wrestling is proud to be back in action, and we are indeed honored that you have joined us here this evening. We have an exciting card of action for you tonight, highlighted by a very special main event! Tonight we will see a rematch for the NWA World Tag Team Championship as THE ROAD WARRIORS will be defending the belts against THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS! The Kangaroos took the champions to the limit last week at Havoc, and the Warriors only escaped by virtue of a disqualification. That match has earned the Kangaroos another shot at the gold, and we will see that confrontation tonight! But Havoc XVIII also brought a startling revelation that BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN offered a bribe to Heartland Referee BRADY BOONE to fix the outcome of a match. Tonight, Cousin Luke has asked for time to comment on that situation.

Luke: Thank you, Jimmy. You do a fine job here commentatin', my man. But I got to say, things ain't right here with this Bobby Heenan. He can't be payin' the referees to fix these matches!

JR: But what are you going to do, Luke? He's part owner of this territory.

Luke: Dang it, JJ, you're right. But it's my dad-burned money he's spendin'. There's got to be summin' I can do to set things right. Bobby Heenan! You come out here right now!

Bobby Heenan strides to the ring with a smirk, accompanied by LARRY ZBYSZKO.

Heenan: What's up, Luke?

Luke: What's up? You need to watch yore step, pardner. You want me to be yore money man, you need to do what's right.

Heenan and Zbyszko chuckle.

Heenan: Ummm... sure, Cuz. Whatever you say.

Zbyszko: Like Einstein here is gonna do something about it?

Luke (scowling): Now you listen here, smart guy. If you were such a big deal, you wouldn't need Bobby to fix yore matches in the first place.

Zbyszko: Watch your mouth, Bubba. Don't make me bust you up AGAIN.

Heenan: Easy, Larry. Luke, good buddy, we'll behave from now on, we promise. Come on, Larry, we have a match with Ox to get ready for.

Luke: Just watch yore self, Mister Bobby. This ain't over. You keep messin' with my money and that will be the end of that, I promise.

Heenan and Zbyszko exchange glances and chuckle as they return backstage.

JR: I don't know, Luke. No question, you need to keep a close eye on that character. Let's head to the ring for tonight's opening match!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


FRITZ VON GOERING (w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV) vs. OX BAKER (w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN)
Von Goering was clearly in the wrong place at the wrong time. Baker unleashed a vicious attack on Fritz and beat him down severely, finishing him with a devastating Heart Punch. Von Goering lay unconscious for several minutes before being helped out of the ring by Breznikov and Joe Kopasz.

WINNER: OX BAKER
(Baker knocked out Von Goering with a Heart Punch)

JR: Wow! Heenan and Baker really sent a message with that match. No question, Heenan is a wheeler-dealer, but the man has a vicious streak and Baker is the perfect guy to wreak havoc on anyone who gets in Bobby's way. Luke, you best be careful!

Luke: Thanks, Jimmy, but I ain't finished yet. I got another bone to pick here tonight.

JR: Another bone to pick? Do tell!

Luke: Bobby Heenan ain't the only rattlesnake around here. That rascal JIM CORNETTE has some 'splainin' to do, too!

JR: I assume you're referring to the situation with DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE?

Luke: Naw, Jimmy, I ain't gonna referee nuttin'. But yore right about Diamond Dallas. You saw what Cornette did to him?

JR: Yes, and I believe Wildman Butch Michaels has that footage for us. Butch, show us the tape!

Footage is played from the grudge match between Page and Condrey from Card #150. Page slides Condrey into the ring and drops him with a second Diamond Cutter and covers him for the victory. Following the match, Cornette got to his feet and climbed back into the ring. Page turned to face him, and BOBBY EATON slippied into the ring from behind and clipped DDP across the left knee! Page went down hard, and Eaton and Condrey immediately went to work. The Midnights knee-dropped the injured leg repeatedly, and Cornette got in a few shots of his own with the tennis racket, leaving Page laying in the ring and clutching his knee as the Midnights laughed and departed together.

Before the video package is finished, Cornette storms to the ring accompanied by all three members of the Midnight Express.

Cornette: Luke, you dumb hillbilly! I swear on Mama Cornette's grave, you give us respectable rednecks a bad name. If you think you're going to hold me and my guys accountable for what we do in the Heartland, you got another think coming. Of course, it's not often that anyone has ever used LUKE and THINK in the same sentence to begin with. So help me, if you stick your ugly nose in our business, I'll stick this tennis racket so far up your backside you'll be walkin' like a duck for the rest of your life. Don't you forget it, you mangy-haired mental midget, I own this company and I will have you banned from any and all Heartland events if you cross my path. Mama's attorneys will see to that!

Luke stands speechless as Cornette stomps to the ring. Eaton and Lane follow, while Condrey remains next to the announce table and scowls menacingly at Luke throughout the match.

JR: Okay... make yourself comfortable then, Mr. Condrey. Let's get to the next match!



THE KILLER BEES (B. BRIAN BLAIR & JUMPIN JIM BRUNZELL) vs. THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (BOBBY EATON & SWEET STAN LANE w/ JIM CORNETTE)
The frustration was equally evident in the Midnights after the confrontation with Luke. Stan Lane showed absolutely no sign of being rusty as he launches himself into Blair. Lane survived a few stiff shots from both Bees before levelling Blair with an enzuigiri, then went right to the Rocket Launcher. Lane smashed Blair twice with the body splashes, then covered him for a three count as Eaton fended off Brunzell's attempt at a pin save.

WINNERS: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
(Lane pinned Blair after two Rocket Launchers)


JR: Now that was a powerful statement by the Midnights! Team Cornette is back at full force and the other contenders in the Heartland had better be prepared.

As the Midnights made their exit, Condrey continued to stare down Luke. Luke stood his ground, glaring at all four Midnights, until BIG JIM THE ENFORCER casually strolled onto the scene and ushered Cornette and his men back to the locker room.

JR: And another powerful statement indeed. Quite a show of force by the newly reunited Express. Luke did well to stand his ground, but my friend, you better be careful not to bite off more than you can chew! Next up, we have another exciting tag team contest.



THE ARMSTRONG (BOB & BRAD) vs. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (B.G. & KIP JAMES)
In a very tight contest, the Armstrong family battled back and forth. The Outlaws dominated the early portions of the match, using their superior teamwork to land several punishing blows on both the elder Armstrongs. But Bob and Brad battled back, isolating Kip in the ring and wearing him down. Bob nearly put Kip's lights out with a sleeper hold, but Kip finally escaped and made a desperation tag to BG. BG and Brad then tore the house down, hitting each other with everything in the arsenal. BG got the better of the exchange, and nearly pinned his big brother after a knee drop and a Pump Handle Slam. But Bob saved the pinfall attempt and was able to tag into the match. In the end, youth prevailed as BG caught his daddy with another Pump Handle Slam to record the pinfall.

WINNERS: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
(B.G. pinned Bob Armstrong after the Pump Handle Slam)


JR: What an entertaining contest! Nothing is more exciting than a friendly rivalry between two brothers. And tonight, it was the kid brother who got the best of both big brother and pops! You can bet they'll never here the end of this at the Armstrong household.



JOHNNY VALENTINE vs. TITO SANTANA
Tito opened the match with a flurry, gaining a quick near fall with a sunset flip, then trapping him in a Figure-4 leglock! Valentine reached the ropes to break the hold, then slowed the match down and took control. Valentine went to work with the Atomic Skullcrusher, hammering Santana repeatedly until he was unable to kick out of the pinfall.

WINNER: JOHNNY VALENTINE
(Valentine pinned Tito after repeated applications of the Atomic Skullcrusher)


JR: A strong match for Johnny Valentine, no question about that. He still must be considered a serious contender to the Heartland title! Let's move on to the next contest. Havoc also saw the surprise arrival of JUSTIN CREDIBLE, one of the hardest of the hard core competitors in this business. It appears that Justin has taken it upon himself to side with the Rejects as an ally and a mentor. It will be most interesting to see how that situation plays itself out.



ARIK CANNON (w/ JUSTIN CREDIBLE) vs. THE DESTROYER
Cannon appeared to be out of his league in this confrontation, as the Destroyer got the best of him at every turn. At one point, Cannon managed to stun Destroyer with an Exploder, but Destroyer shook it off and kept on coming. Even Justin Credible at ringside was unable to turn the tide in favor of his protege. When Destroyer looked to finish Cannon with a figure-4, Credible got involved again, grabbing Destroyer by the leg and pulling him out of the ring. But the masked man was unfazed, knocking Credible flat on his back with a hard right hand. Destroyer returned to the ring and hurled Cannon over the top rope, sending him careening to Credible. Neither Cannon nor Credible got to his feet before the 10-count and Destroyer walked away victorious.

WINNER: THE DESTROYER
(Destroyer defeated Cannon by countout)


JR: An inauspicious debut for Justin Credible indeed.



MAIN EVENT: NWA WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THE ROAD WARRIORS (c) vs. THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS
The rematch from the controversial match at Havoc was much more decisive. The Kangaroos started quickly, catching one near fall after the Boomerang on Hawk. But Hawk kicked out of the pinning predicament with authority and roared back into action, turning Heffernan upside down with a clothesline. Hawk tagged in to Animal, and the duo executed a crushing Doomsday Device to cap off a decisive victory.

WINNERS: THE ROAD WARRIORS - Retained World Tag Team Championship
(Animal pinned Heffernan after a Doomsday Device)


JR: Outstanding! The champions just CRUSHED the Kangaroos, who are quite a fine team in their own right. The Warriors are a dominant force in the NWA, arguably the greatest tag team of all time! Fans, it has been our privilege to present tonight's matches. We thank you so much for joining us on this very eventful night of action! We'll be back on Monday night with our next card, and another very special main event. Heartland Television Champion TAKESHI MORISHIMA will be on hand to defend his championship against an opponent who will be announced. We hope to see you there! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Card #154
Montgomery County Fairgrounds Coliseum, Dayton, Ohio
August 18, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring, microphone in hand, accompanied by COUSIN LUKE. The crowd of about 250 fans is abuzz as the show opens under the Heartland banner stretched overhead.

JR: Good evening, fans, and welcome to NWA Heartland Wrestling! It's great to be back with the loyal fan base in the Montgomery County Fairgrounds Coliseum. It's a little known fact that Sweetwater Clifton himself once played his professional ball right here in this very arena! And tonight, the legend lives on as we bring you an exciting card of wrestling competition. In our main event tonight, we will see the first-ever defense of the newly commissioned Heartland Television Title as TAKESHI MORISHIMA defends his title against the "Living Legend", LARRY ZBYSZKO!

Luke: Now hold on there, JJ. What did you just say? Larry Zbyszko done got himself a title match?

JR: Yes, indeed, Luke. He'll be in the main event tonight, wrestling for the TV title!

Luke: I don't know about that, Jimmy. Did BOBBY HEENAN book that match?

JR: No, I don't think so. The computer did.

Luke: The computer booked that match? Well, I'll be! We all know the computer don't lie. But I don't think Zbyszko can beat that big Marshmallow feller.

JR: Morishima.

Luke: Bless you!

JR: Let's get to the matches already!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)



DELIRIOUS vs. DRAKE YOUNGER (w/ JUSTIN CREDIBLE)
Younger appeared determined to get the best of Delirious and impress his new mentor. The "Psycho Shooter" pulled out all his savage ferocity, beating Delirious inside the ring and out. Delirious managed a few offensive moves, but Drake shoved him off the turnbuckle and dropped him twice with the Drake's Landing Vertebreaker. But Delirious kicked out both times, then slipped out of the ring. Relentless in his pursuit, Younger left the ring and grabbed a light tube and smashed it across the back of Delirious. Joe Kopasz immediately called for the disqualification.

Following the disqualification, Justin Credible grabbed the microphone and screamed at Younger.

Credible: That's my boy! That's what I'm talkin' about! No mercy! No backing down! Whatever it takes!

Inspired, Younger took another light tube and went after Delirious, but the masked man dashed up the aisle and escaped into the locker room.


WINNER: DELIRIOUS
(Younger disqualified for hitting Delirious with a light tube)


JR: No question, that was a bizarre situation. Who knew somebody could out-weird Delirious?



THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS (ROY HEFFERNAN & AL COSTELLO w/ WILD RED BERRY) vs. TEAM CANADA (ANGELO MOSCA & THE MOUNTIE)
Team Canada sensed weakness from the Aussies after their battles with the Road Warriors. Mountie went to work on Al Costello from the opening bell, and smartly cornered him. Mosca joined in the attack and it looked like Costello was in big trouble. When Heffernan tried to save his partner, Mountie caught him and piledrived him on the concrete floor. The blatant cheap shot earned the Canadians a disqualification.

With Heffernan tangled up with Mountie, Mosca continued to put the boots to Costello. Red Berry intervened, jumping on the back of Mosca, allowing Costello to get to his feet. But before Costello could take after Mosca, NECRO BUTCHER dashed in from the locker room and attacked him! Necro took Costello to the mat, and the two brawled furiously around the Coliseum. It took the entire Heartland security crew, led by BIG JIM THE ENFORCER, to separate the brawlers and restore order.


WINNERS: THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS
(Mountie was disqualified for hitting Heffernan with a piledriver on the concrete floor.)


JR: What just happened there? Is Necro Butcher in league with the Canadians? Or does he have a grudge against the Kangaroos? Of course, there's always the possibility that Necro doesn't have a clue WHY he just did that. We'll have to get Wildman Butch Michaels on the case to figure that out.



HILLBILLY JIM vs. BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK)
Coming off his loss to Jimmy Snuka, Bobo was as focused and determined as ever. He dominated the Hillbilly and pinned him convincingly after a pair of Coco Butts.

WINNER: BOBO BRAZIL
(Bobo pinned Jim after a Coco Butt)


JR: Brazil came up a little short in the Heartland Heavyweight Championship picture, but no question he remains a force to be reckoned with. Hillbilly Jim was out of his league from the beginning in that matchup. Fans, I've just been told that our own WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS has caught up with the Necro Butcher AND Team Canada! Butch, what's the story back there?

Butch: Thanks, JR. I'm here with Necro Butcher. Mr. Butcher, why did you attack Al Costello tonight?

Necro: For the money! I'm tired of wrestling for free, bustin' my butt to try and get noticed. And it don't look like my pals are no better off with Justin Credible. Younger and Cannon keep losing and don't get paid a cent. But my man Mountie has promised to pay me good for what I do best!

Mountie pats Necro on the back and Mosca shakes his hand. The three leave together, laughing loudly. As the camera follows Necro and the Canadians down the hall. Before the scene returns to the announcer's table, a man in a short-sleeved white shirt, necktie, dark slacks, white socks, and dress shoes passes by in the background.

Butch: Back over to you, JR.

JR: Wait just a minute, Butch. Who was that in the background? Did you see that guy in the white shirt?

Butch: I'll check it out, JR.

JR: I'll look forward to a full report. Now, back to the matches!



DON LEO JONATHAN vs. RAY "THE CRIPPLER" STEVENS (w/ BOBBY HEENAN)
Ray Stevens was clearly fighting an uphill battle in this match against the enormous Mormon. Jonathan floored Stevens with a swinging full nelson, and the Crippler was on dream street. Bobby Heenan panicked, and hollered backstage. OX BAKER stormed to the ring, but Jonathan was ready for him. Don Leo caught Baker and smashed him headfirst against Stevens with a vicious Double Noggin Knocker! Baker tumbled out of the ring as Jonathan went for the Mormon Swing. But Heenan entered the ring, distracting Joe Kopasz momentarily. But Don Leo was not to be denied, dispatching Heenan then planting Stevens with a running spear to complete a clean pinfall.

WINNER: DON LEO JONATHAN
(Jonathan pinned Stevens after a Running Spear)


JR: Even Bobby Heenan and his brains couldn't find a way for Ray Stevens to overcome the size of Don Leo Jonathan. We'll see if Brain can do any better with Zbyszko in the TV title match. Speaking of the TV title, I wonder what happened to Cousin Luke? He was supposed to be investigating the signing of the title match to Larry Zbyszko. Luke, can you hear me?

Luke: Jimmy! I done found some feller sneakin' around backstage. He looked like a dad-burned city boy, all dressed in a white shirt with a pocket protector and stuff.

JR: What was he doing?

Luke: He ran away before I could catch him. Carried some sort of briefcase, too.

JR: We saw that guy snooping around backstage, too. Wildman Butch Michaels, did you get a look at him?

Butch: Even better. I got his autograph!

JR: You got his autograph? We have an intruder snooping around back stage and all you want to do is get his autograph?

Butch: That wasn't an intruder. That was BRUTUS BEEFCAKE!

JR: Brutus Beefcake? What was HE doing here?

Butch: Consulting work.

JR: Consulting work? What kind of work?

Butch: Consulting.

JR: I know THAT, Butch. Who is he working for?

Butch: He didn't say.

Luke: Jimmy, I smell a rat here. I better never catch that feller consorting around here again, or he's gonna get a whoopin'!

JR: We'll have to keep a close eye on this situation. Butch, if you see him here again, you better call security right away.

Butch: Okay, JR. I will.

JR: Promise?

Butch: Of course. I already got his autograph!

JR: (Slaps his forehead with his palm): Can we PLEASE get to the Main Event?



MAIN EVENT: NWA HEARTLAND TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
TAKESHI MORISHIMA (c) vs. LARRY ZBYSZKO (w/ BOBBY HEENAN)
Zbyszko came out aggressively against the big champion and dominated the match for several minutes at the outset. Kopasz allowed Zbyszko great leniency as he hurled Morishima out of the ring and rammed him face first onto the announcer's table. Zbyszko continued his onslaught in the ring, tearing off the turnbuckle pad and smacking Morishima's forehead onto the exposed steel. But Takeshi survived the offensive and even kicked out of a Zbyszko piledriver. Morishima roared back, blocking a karate thrust and flattening Zbyszko with a kick to the face! Heenan was beside himself, jumping on the ring apron, but Joe Kopasz paid him no mind as Morishima planted Zbyszko with the Saito Suplex and pinned him cleanly.

WINNER: TAKESHI MORISHIMA - Retains Heartland TV Title
(Morishima pinned Zbyszko after a Saito Suplex)


JR: Well! The best laid plans of Weasels and men oft go awry, indeed. No question, Morishima is all man and a yard wide. It will take a monster effort to dethrone this big man. And the road for Heenan and for Larry Zbyszko doesn't get any easier from here. They will be back on Friday night in our upcoming main event, as the team of Zbyszko and OX BAKER will defend the tag team championship against the two-time former champions, THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS. This brings a close to tonight's action, as it has been a truly bizarre evening indeed. We'll see you on Friday night. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

[EpicDave]

NWA Heartland Card #155
Montgomery County Fairgrounds Coliseum, Dayton, Ohio
August 22, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the center of the ring alongside COUSIN LUKE.

JR: Welcome back, fans, to another exciting night of NWA Heartland Wrestling! We have another great night of action tonight, highlighted by the NWA Heartland Tag Team Championship! Bobby Heenan's team of OX BAKER AND LARRY ZBYSZKO will be defending the titles in a rematch against the former champions, THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS. Cousin Luke, what do you think about tonight's main event?

Luke: Well, Bobby's boys better bring their best tonight, cuz them James Brothers are an awful good team.

JR: We'll have a special interview with the champions later on this evening. Let's head to the ring for our opening contest.


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)



TOM PRICHARD vs. PEPPER GOMEZ
Gomez caught Prichard from the start with an atomic drop, and finished him in three moves!

WINNER: PEPPER GOMEZ
(Gomez pinned Prichard after a Mexican Cradle)


JR: Gomez finally gets in to the win column! That's better than anything Prichard has accomplished in the Heartland, no question about that.



THE HIGH ROLLERS (PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE & DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE) vs. THE FOREIGN LEGION (NIKOLAI VOLKOFF & THE IRON SHEIK w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
Diamond Dallas finally made his return to the ring after his injury at the hands of the Midnight Express. But DDP was a bit too overzealous for his first match back, launching himself at the opponents with a fury. Sheik and Volkoff capitalized, isolating Page and keeping him under control. Despite Buddy's best efforts, he could not rescue his partner before the Legion finished him off.

WINNERS: THE FOREIGN LEGION
(Volkoff forced Page to submit to the Russian Bear Hug)


JR: It is good to see Diamond Dallas Page back in action. But I'm afraid he got a little TOO aggressive in that match, as a result of his eagerness to get back into competition. It's that competitive spirit that drives the top athletes to excel in the squared circle. But the good news for Page is, that I have just been informed that he and Rose have been signed to a grudge match against BOBBY EATON and DENNIS CONDREY! You had better believe that the High Rollers will be excited to get their hands on Cornette's team again. Now, let's head back to the locker room for an interview with the Heartland Tag Team Champions.


The camera moves backstage, where WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS is standing with OX BAKER and LARRY ZBYSZKO.

Wildman: Thank you, JR. I'm here with Larry Zbyszko and Ox Baker. Mr. Zbyszko, a lot of people were surprised when you beat the NEW AGE OUTLAWS to win the Heartland Tag Team Championship. Do you think you can defeat them again and retain the titles?

Zbyszko glares at Wildman.

Wildman: What's wrong, Larry? Was that a stupid question?

Zbyszko: There are no stupid questions, Michaels. Only stupid people who ask questions! I don't know why on earth anyone would be surprised that myself and Ox Baker won the titles. Baker is the most dangerous man in the Heartland- except for ME. I am a legend in this sport, and after 15 glorious years, people still fail to respect the ability and the toughness that I bring. But that's okay, Outlaws. Go ahead and disrespect me, go ahead and underestimate the tag team of Zbyszko and Baker, and see where it gets you! Can we go now?

Wildman: I guess we're done here. Back over to you, JR.

As Baker and Zbyszko walk away, BOBBY HEENAN is seen in the background chatting with BRUTUS BEEFCAKE. The scene returns to the ringside announcers' table, where JR and Cousin Luke react.

Luke: There's that feller! From the other day! He's talkin to Bobby Heenan! I'm gonna go talk to that ol' boy and find out what he's up to.

Luke rushes to the backstage area. As he departs, his headset falls off and drops to the table next to a live microphone. Loud feedback is heard throughout the Coliseum.

JR (wincing): So much for the element of surprise. Let's head back to the ring.



"HACKSAW" JIM DUGGAN vs. "LIGHTNING" MIKE QUACKENBUSH
"Lightning" Mike lived up to his nickname in this bout! After absorbing a serious beating from Hacksaw, Quackenbush nailed Duggan with a knee to the face and dropped him with a Quackendriver II for a surprising pinfall victory.

WINNER: MIKE QUACKENBUSH
(Quackenbush pinned Duggan after the Quackendriver II)


JR: Wow! Quackenbush came up with that victory out of nowhere! No question, this man is full of surprises. Fans, I have just been told that Cousin Luke has caught up with Brutus Beefcake in the backstage area. Let's join the conversation!

Luke appears backstage alongside Brutus Beefcake. Beefcake wears a short-sleeved white dress shirt and tie with a pocket protector and a pair of thick plastic-rimmed glasses.

Luke: Hello, good buddy, Cousin Luke here, at yore service. What brung you to these parts?

Brutus: Consulting work.

Luke: Consorting work? Who you consorting with?

Brutus: Bobby Heenan.

Luke: Whatcha consorting to do?

Brutus: Bobby brought me here to fix things.

Luke: Fix things? Well, you look like a downright smart feller. Whatcha gonna fix?

Brutus: Ummm... Bobby's books.

Luke: I never knew Bobby to be much of a reader.

Brutus: That's why I'm here, Mr. Luke.

Luke: Well, it's a proud day in the Heartland, Jimmy! Bobby Heenan is gonna learn to read! Say, Mr. Brutus, when yore finished with Mr. Heenan, you think you could learn me a thing or two about readin' books?

Brutus: Mr. Luke, it would be an honor!

Luke slaps Beefcake on the back and laughs heartily.

Luke: It's a great day here in Dayton, Jimmy! Let's get back to some rasslin'!



UNCLE ELMER vs. NECRO BUTCHER
An intense battle took place between these two brawlers! Necro dealt out a ton of punishment, but Elmer was too massive to penetrate. Elmer finally caught Butcher with the Hillbilly Smash and it was lights out!

WINNER: UNCLE ELMER
(Elmer pinned Necro Butcher after the Hillbilly Smash)

After the pinfall, JUSTIN CREDIBLE came to ringside and began shouting at Necro. Justin pointed at Uncle Elmer and told Necro to attack him! Necro turned instead and began shouting at Credible. Soon, Butcher and Credible came to blows. Credible went for a steel chair, but Necro kicked the chair smack into Justin's head! Credible went down and Necro was all over him. Necro wailed on Credible with kicks and punches, as Joe Kopasz tried to separate the brawl. Kopasz pulled Necro Butcher off of Justin, and Necro turned and levelled Kopasz with a stiff right hand. Immediately, BIG JIM THE ENFORCER hit the ring, followed closely by Cousin Luke. Big Jim managed to get Necro calmed down as Luke tended to Kopasz. Once Luke and Elmer helped Kopasz to his feet, Luke took the microphone.

Luke: Necro Butcher! You don't come around here no more! You are trubble from the word go. Now you done hit a referee. Don't you ever come back or I will have you thrown in the clink! Big Jim, you take that feller out of here and you lock the door behind him!

Jim and Elmer grabbed Necro as he screamed and pointed at Luke. The fans roared as Necro was shoved out the door. Joe Kopasz got back to his feet, dusted himself off, and immediately began preparation for the next match.


JR: What a turn of events! It sure looked like Necro Butcher was trying to do the right thing. He didn't want to follow Justin Credible, but the situation got out of hand and once again Necro's temper got the best of him. I'm afraid we've seen the last of him around the Heartland. But no question, you gotta hand it to Cousin Luke for laying down the law! You also gotta hand it to Joe Kopasz. He took a pretty serious shot, but he's on his feet and ready to get us started with the main event!



MAIN EVENT: NWA HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO w/ BOBBY HEENAN (c) vs. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (BG JAMES & KIP JAMES)
To all observers, it appeared that the Heenan Family had no intention of a legitimate title defense. Before the opening bell, Zbyszko jumped BG James and knocked him to the canvas! Joe Kopasz allowed the match to continue, and the Outlaws battled back. Kip and BG worked over Zbyszko, who finally managed to tag out to Ox. Baker immediately pitched BG out of the ring and bodyslammed him over the guard rails! BG went down hard and was not able to get back to his feet. Rather than issue a countout, Kopasz instead disqualified Baker and awarded the match to the Outlaws.

In typical fashion, Baker kept on the attack after the decision! He continued to go after BG James at ringside, but BG escaped through the crowd before any further damage could be done.

WINNERS: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
(Ox Baker disqualified for slamming BG James on the steel security rail)

BAKER & ZBYSZKO RETAIN THE TAG TEAM TITLES


JR: I guess that's what you call living to fight another day. Ox Baker has put many a wrestller on the shelf in the Heartland, so indeed the Outlaws did the smart thing. They should be entitled to another title shot on the heels of the disqualification victory. But for tonight, Heenan's team will go home with the gold once again. It has been a bizarre night here in the Heartland on many levels. We've seen some excitement and some controversy, and at the end of the day, we only hope that the fans have enjoyed the show. We'll be back on Monday night with another exciting show. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Card #156
Montgomery County Fairgrounds Coliseum, Dayton, Ohio
August 25, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring, alongside COUSIN LUKE.

JR: Good evening, fans, and welcome to tonight's episode of NWA Heartland! We have a very interesting night planned for you tonight, featuring the in-ring debuts of a couple of new faces, and capped off by a hard-hitting grudge match! Our Main Event tonight will feature a no-holds-barred, no disqualification grudge match between to of the largest men in the Heartland as DON LEO JONATHAN takes on OX BAKER! Let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest.


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


JUSTIN CREDIBLE vs. LARRY ZBYSZKO (w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN)
In a shocking match, Zbyszko appeared to be firmly in control of the match until Credible caught him on the turnbuckle and pitched him down to the canvas. Before Zbyszko could recover, Justin lifted him up and dropped him with That's Incredible and scored a clean pinfall victory!

After the decision, a masked man raced into the ring and hit Credible from behind. Credible fired back, and in an instant the two were engaged in a fierce brawl! Security personnel streamed into the ring to separate the combatants, but the men broke free and the battle continued. As the fisticuffs raged on, ARIK CANNON and DRAKE YOUNGER dashed to the ring in defense of their mentor. Seeing the odds no longer in his favor, the masked man broke free from Credible and dashed away from the ring area.

WINNER: JUSTIN CREDIBLE
(Credible pinned Zbyszko after a That's Incredible)

JR: Who was that guy? I mean, Credible has barely been here long enough to make enemies. He did have a scuffle with NECRO BUTCHER last week. Luke, you don't suppose that could have been Necro under that mask?

Luke: No, I doubt it.

JR: How can you be so sure?

Luke: 'Cuz this feller had a big letter "M" on his mask, Jimmy. Now I ain't much on book learnin', but one thing I do know. Necro starts with "N", not "M".

JR: Of course, Luke. I should have realized that. After all, didn't you tell Necro that you would have him arrested if he ever came back?

Luke: That's right, JJ. So I don't expect we'll see him around these parts agin.

JR: Good thinking, Luke. But let's also not overlook the fact that Credible wrestled quite a match in his debut. That's a BIG victory for Justin over Larry Zbyszko! Now let's head back to the ring for another debut match.



TITO SANTANA vs. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE
Tempers flared in this confrontation between the fiery Santana and the newcomer Beefcake. Brutus was in control after a pair of flying knee smashes, but Tito kicked out of the pinning predicament. Santana angrily tossed Beefcake out of the ring, then crushed him with a flying bodypress off the ring apron! Beefcake was staggered, but recovered quickly enough to prevent Tito from smashing his face to the ringside table! Brutus blocked the move, then retaliated and smashed Santana face first onto the table. Santana was out on his feet, and easy prey for a third Flying Knee Smash from Beefcake to finish it.

WINNER: BRUTUS BEEFCAKE
(Beefcake pinned Santana after a Flying Knee Smash)


JR: Wow! Beefcake looked terrific in that match! A very successful premier for both Credible and Beefcake here this evening.

Luke: You got that right, JJ. I like that Beefcake feller. He can rassle, and he's gonna teach me to read!

JR: No question, Brutus is a man of many talents.



DRAKE YOUNGER vs. JOHNNY VALENTINE
Younger surprised Valentine, taking the fight to the veteran and using his brawling tactics effectively. Younger survived a couple of Atomic Skullcrushers, then went to work outside the ring. Drake was very sly, working over Valentine with a pair of light tubes until he bled profusely. Younger then delivered the Drake's Landing Vertebreaker, but the rugged Valentine kicked out! Younger angrily hurled Valentine out of the ring, and went back to work with the light tube. This time, Joe Kopasz saw the infraction and disqualified Younger.

WINNER: JOHNNY VALENTINE
(Younger disqualified for use of the light tube)

After the decision, Younger wasn't satisfied. He continued to work on Valentine with the light tube, but Johnny didn't back down! Valentine pummeled Younger with punches, but seemed to weaken as he continued to bleed. But before Younger could do any further damage, the masked man dashed out of the locker room again! The attacker grabbed a steel chair and swung wildly at Younger, but Drake ducked the chair smash and escaped through the crowd.


JR: There he is again! Who is that guy? There aren't many wrestlers who run around in bare feet and tattered blue jeans, Luke.

Luke: Jimmy, where I come from, that's how most everybody dresses.

JR: Even the ladies?

Luke: Even the ladies. I'll be durned, JJ. You think that could be a filly in that get-up?

JR (rolling his eyes): You never know, Luke.



THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS ("SWEET" STAN LANE & "BEAUTIFUL" BOBBY EATON w/ JAMES E. CORNETTE) vs. THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS (ROY HEFFERNAN & AL COSTELLO w/ "WILD" RED BERRY)
Referee Joe Kopasz had his hands full in this bout! Even before the opening bell, the fireworks began, as Bobby Eaton cold-cocked Al Costello! Eaton took over, nailing the stunned Kangaroo repeatedly with aerial manuevers and nearly catching a quick pinfall! But Costello survived the early onslaught and made a rousing comeback, finally managing to tag Heffernan into the match. Stan Lane took control of Heffernan with a barrage of karate kicks, until Wild Red Berry could no longer stand the frustration. Berry leaped onto the ring apron and cheap-shotted Lane, putting him on the canvas with a shot to the kidneys. This drew the ire of Joe Kopasz, who ejected Red Berry from ringside! But the damage had been done, as the Midnights found themselves on the defensive. Heffernan took over on both opponents, making frequent use of his Kangaroo Kick to turn the tide in the Aussies' favor. Costello recovered enough to rejoin, and the Kangaroos blasted Eaton with the Boomerang. Lane managed to break up the pinfall, but when Cornette came into the ring, Costello pitched Lane into his own manager, sending both Lane and Cornette tumbling out of the ring. The Kangaroos converted immediately, felling Eaton with a second Boomerang to finish him off!

WINNERS: THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS
(Heffernan pinned Eaton with the Boomerang)


JR: No question, that match was totally out of control. Not what I might have expected from two of the classic tag teams in wrestling history, but with two men like Red Berry and Jim Cornette at ringside, I suppose all bets are off. Fans, it's time for tonight's main event! But before we go to the big grudge match, Wildman Butch Michaels has prepared a video package to document the events which led up to this confrontation.


Footage is played from the recent matchup between DON LEO JONATHAN and Heenan Family member RAY STEVENS.

Ray Stevens was clearly fighting an uphill battle in this match against the enormous Mormon. Jonathan floored Stevens with a swinging full nelson, and the Crippler was on dream street. Bobby Heenan panicked, and hollered backstage. OX BAKER stormed to the ring, but Jonathan was ready for him. Don Leo caught Baker and smashed him headfirst against Stevens with a vicious Double Noggin Knocker! Baker tumbled out of the ring as Jonathan went for the Mormon Swing. But Heenan entered the ring, distracting Joe Kopasz momentarily. But Don Leo was not to be denied, dispatching Heenan then planting Stevens with a running spear to complete a clean pinfall.


JR: From that moment, Ox Baker has sworn revenge, and now he has his opportunity to do just that in our next matchup.


MAIN EVENT: SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH - NO DISQUALIFICATION
OX BAKER (w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN) vs. DON LEO JONATHAN
It wasn't pretty, but the grudge match between Jonathan and Baker was intense. Baker gnawed on the forehead of Jonathan to open him up, but the big Mormon knocked Baker down with a side kick to the throat and smashed him with a massive butt drop. In an amazing show of strength, Jonathan hoisted Baker up for a Giant Swing. Big Don dropped Baker hard to the mat, and quickly covered him for a three-count!

After the surprise pinfall, Heenan came into the ring to confront Jonathan with a steel chair! Jonathan turned quickly and snarled at Heenan, who dropped the chair and scurried out of the ring! Jonathan picked up the chair, but Heenan rolled Baker out of the ring and up the aisle to safety before Jonathan could take a shot at him. Jonathan took the microphone and screamed at Heenan and Baker as they fled.

Jonathan: Baker, you are a filthy stinkin' coward! You wanna jump me from behind? You wanna send your little weasel to get me? I'm not finished with you by a long shot, you ugly moron! I want you back in this ring, one on one, man against man- if you have the guts!


WINNER: DON LEO JONATHAN
(Jonathan pinned Baker after a Giant Swing)



JR: Wow! The giant Mormon just dominated that situation! I've never seen Ox Baker have to turn tail and get away that quickly. I wonder when these two will cross paths again?

Luke: Jimmy! Jimmy!

JR: What is it, Luke? Did you discover the cure for cancer?

Luke: Naw, nuttin like that. But I do have an idear. You know what the Heartland needs, Jimmy?

JR: Reading tutors for everyone?

Luke: Naw, we don't needs no tooters around here. It's already crazy enough. What we need is a big ol' steel cage for matches like that one.

JR: A steel cage? Brilliant! No better way for two men to settle their differences, no question about that.

Luke: You got it, JJ! I'll go talk to Cletus and we'll get it set.

JR: Cletus?

Luke: Yeah, Cletus the maintenance feller. He'll have us good to go in no time!

JR: You know, Luke, I bet that would prove to be a very useful innovation for the Heartland. Thank you again for keeping things moving forward here. Fans, I thank you for joining us tonight for what has been a most interesting evening. We'll be back on Friday Night with another great card, featuring another main event grudge match as THE HIGH ROLLERS will take on THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!