NWA Heartland presented by Daytondave

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Great Stuff, was hoping Justin Credible would've won the Heartland TV Belt, WE WANT A REMATCH!

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NWA Heartland Card #162
E. J. Nutter Center, Dayton, Ohio
September 19, 2008

The show opens in front of a crowd of about 500 people in the spacious gymnasium. JR JAMES and JIM CORNETTE stand in the ring to greet the enthusiastic crowd.

Cornette: Hello, fans and welcome to Friday Night Fury, brought to you by Jim Cornette's Heartland Wrestling! Finally, the Heartland has returned to a first-class facility!

Suddenly, Cornette is interrupted by the Titantron. TED DIBIASE appears on screen. Cornette and JR both appear shocked.

DiBiase: You're right, Jim Cornette, this is a first class facility! It's amazing what you can do with technology. Like this!

A video clip plays, showing footage from Monday night's card at the County Fairgrounds. STAN LANE and BOBBY EATON storm the ring and jump Arik Cannon! The three Midnights assaulted Cannon mercilessly, as Condrey led the attack. Condrey wrapped a steel chair around the leg of Cannon as Lane held his arms and Eaton performed a flying leg drop onto the chair! Cannon shrieked with pain after the blow, prompting DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE and PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE to dash to the ring and chase off the Midnights. But the damage had been done, as Cannon lay wounded on the mat, his left leg mangled severely. The footage continues with a rant from Cornette himself.

Cornette: Nick Patrick, I own this company and that means I own YOU. Nobody sends me away from ringside in the middle of a match with one of my men. My authority in this company will not be questioned. As a result of YOUR actions, Nick Patrick, that poor kid in the ring got his leg busted. Anybody in this organization who crosses me will face a similar fate. Nick Patrick- you are FIRED! Get your gear and get out!

DiBiase: Jim Cornette, you have repeatedly violated the terms of your ownership agreement. Excessive fines, unnecessary violence, terminating employees without cause. Three strikes and you're out, Cornette!

JR: Out? What do you mean, Mr. DiBiase, sir?

DiBiase: What I mean, JR, is that Jim Cornette has forfeited his stake in the ownership of Heartland Wrestling. Heartland has once again, per the terms of our bill of sale, become the property of the Million Dollar Corporation! An announcement will be forthcoming about the future of the company!

JR: Oh, my goodness! The Heart-

Cornette: DiBiase, you crooked double-crossing polecat! You planned this all along! You won't get away with this- I promise, I will make you pay!

DiBiase: Oh, pipe down, Cornette. You're all talk. Get out of my ring and go back to managing. Tell your story walking! JR, tell the fans about tonight's matches.

Cornette slams his tennis racket against the ring post and storms out of the ring.

JR: Wow... ummm... thank you, Mr. DiBiase. In fact, we have a GREAT show for the return of Friday Night Fury! TWO title matches tonight! The World Heavyweight Champion HARLEY RACE is here tonight to defend his title against our own BRUISER BRODY! And, the Heartgland Tag Team Championship will be on the line as the champions, Bobby Heenan's duo of OX BAKER and LARRY ZBYSZKO, defend the belts against THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS. Let's head to the ring for our opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


DRAKE YOUNGER vs. TITO SANTANA
Santana started quickly and maintained the advantage through most of the match. When Tito wrapped Younger into the Figure-4 in the center of the ring, JUSTIN CREDIBLE dashed to the ring and attacked Santana with a Singapore Cane! Joe Kopasz immediately called for the disqualification as Credible fled from the ring.

As Tito turned to stare down Credible, Younger jumped him from behind! Younger put Tito on the mat and stomped away, but the fiery Santana fought back. The brawl raged from the ring onto the rampway as Heartland security struggled to separate the brawlers. Just as it appeared that order would be restored, Younger broke free and clocked Tito with a forearm to the side of the head! Finally, cooler heads prevailed and both men were escorted away from ringside.

WINNER: TITO SANTANA
(Younger disqualified for outside interference)


JR: How about that! Justin Credible continues to make his presence felt throughout the Heartland. After losing his partner ARIK CANNON on Monday night, he is understandably protective of his fellow Rejects. But Santana doesn't take a step back for any man, as he proved in that situation, no question about that.

As Joe Kopasz prepares the ring for the next match, COUSIN LUKE strolls to ringside to the cheers of the fans. Luke joins JR at the broadcast table.

JR: Well, hello Luke! This is certainly a pleasant surprise!

Luke: Howdy there, Jimmy! I just came to watch my buddy Morty rassle agin my Uncle Elmer!

JR: Sounds great, Luke! Let's go on to the match!



MORTIMER THE MORTICIAN vs. UNCLE ELMER
Despite giving up 250 pounds, Mortimer put up a good fight and nearly pinned big Elmer after an Asiatic Spike. But Elmer fought back, flattening Mortimer with a Hillbilly Splash. Mortimer managed to kick out of the pin, but in a remarkable moment, Elmer went to the bottom turnbuckle and hurled himself at Morty, crushing him with a flying shoulder block to secure the pinfall.

WINNER: UNCLE ELMER
(Elmer pinned Mortimer after a flying shoulder block)

After the match, Luke climbed into the ring and helped Mortimer to his feet. Luke and Elmer then danced the jig together and Mortimer joined in! The three men left the ring together and danced their way back to the locker room.


JR: Like birds of a feather, those three. Let's just hope that NECRO BUTCHER doesn't show up and see this spectacle.



RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS (w/ BOBBY HEENAN) vs. STEVE "DR. DEATH" WILLIAMS
A grueling and highly competitive match between Stevens and Dr. Death thrilled the Dayton crowd for over 20 minutes! Stevens was in control for long segments of the match, but the resilient Williams refused to go down for the count. Doc turned the match in his favor with a stunning Backdrop Driver, and Stevens was on dream street. Williams flattened the Crippler with a standing dropkick and it was all over with.

WINNER: "DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS
(Williams pinned Stevens after a Standing Dropkick)


JR: Dr. Death continues to climb the ladder as one of the top contenders in the Heartland!



THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (KIP & BG JAMES) vs. TEAM CANADA (ANGELO MOSCA & THE MOUNTIE)
Superior teamwork propelled the Outlaws to a dominant performance against Mountie and Mosca. Mosca was isolated in the ring for a long period of time and worn down severely. When Mountie came to the rescue, BG caught him and blasted the Canadians with a double noggin knocker! Mosca was staggered and Mountie tumbled out of the ring, allowing Kip to finish Mosca and score the pinfall.

WINNERS: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
(Kip pinned Mosca after a Standing Leg Drop)


JR: A fine performance indeed by the New Age Outlaws. The Heartland tag team division is certainly loaded with capable teams! Now, let's take a look at the upper echelon of Heartland tag teams as they battle it out for the titles!



NWA HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO (w/ BOBBY HEENAN) (c) vs. THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS (ROY HEFFERNAN & AL COSTELLO w/ "WILD" RED BERRY)
The Kangaroos dominated Baker and Zbyszko with their athleticism. Bobby Heenan used every trick in the book, saving Baker from a pinfall, but his champions were unable to solve the Aussies. Zbyszko fared no better and quickly fell prey to the Boomerang for a clean pinfall!

WINNERS: THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS
(Heffernan pinned Zbyszko after a Boomerang)

THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS CAPTURE THE HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP!


JR: Fans, history has been made here in Dayton! The Fabulous Kangaroos have captured the NWA Heartland Tag Team Championship! The Kangaroos have been a very impressive team since their arrival, and it is no surprise that they have ascended to the top of the mountain with tonight's victory. Congratulations to Wild Red Berry, Roy Heffernan, and Al Costello as they celebrate with their title belts! Now, fans, let's head to the Main Event, where the biggest prize in the wrestling industry awaits!



MAIN EVENT: NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
HARLEY RACE (c) vs. BRUISER BRODY
The World Champion proved his mettle tonight against a stiff challenge from the #1 man in the Heartland. Brody dominated the early stages of the match, pummeling Race from pillar to post. But Harley took the best that Bruiser could dish out and kept coming. Race saw his opportunity, and bounced Brody's head off the steel steps at ringside to gain control. Race took over at that point, methodically picking his challenger apart and scoring a conclusive victory.

WINNER: HARLEY RACE
(Race pinned Brody after a Piledriver)

HARLEY RACE retains the NWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP


JR: Very impressive performance by your world champion Harley Race! Race took a serious pounding, but he took the measure of Bruiser Brody after a rugged confrontation indeed. Congratulations to Harley Race, no question he is a worthy champion! Fans, we thank you for joining us this evening for Friday Night Fury! We'll be back on Monday Night with the return of Adrenaline and a special announcement from Heartland owner Ted DiBiase about the future of Heartland Wrestling! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Card #163
Hobart Arena, Troy, Ohio
September 22, 2008

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

JR: Good evening, fans, and welcome to Monday Night Adrenaline! The Heartland is back out on the road, and I couldn't think of a finer venue than historic Hobart Arena! This building may seat 4,000 people on a good night, but it has played host to some of some of the finest wrestling that the Midwest United States has ever experienced. And tonight, we have a fine show in store. Our main event will feature a special challenge match, pitting TITO SANTANA against JUSTIN CREDIBLE in the aftermath of their confrontation last Friday night at Fury. Also this evening, the owner of Heartland Wrestling, Inc., TED DIBIASE, will be on hand with a special announcement about the leadership of the territory. So relax, ladies and gentlemen, sit back and enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


MORTIMER THE MORTICIAN vs. "MR. PERFECT" CURT HENNIG
Mortimer came to the ring with the cheers of the fans and a playful demeanor. But his entrance was dwarfed by the pomp of the grand arrival of the Heartland's newest superstar! Hennig and Morty hooked up in a highly competitive bout. Mr. Perfect dominated the early stages of the match with his athleticism, but Mortimer took the match outside of the ring and brawled his way to an advantage. The advantage was short-lived, as Hennig returned to the ring and floored Morty with a standing dropkick! Before the Mortician could get to his feet, Hennig wrapped him up in a sleeper hold and finished him off.


WINNER: CURT HENNIG
(Hennig forced Mortimer to submit to a Sleeper Hold)


After the match, Hennig hoisted up the unconscious Morty and began tugging at his mask! The jostling brought Mortimer back to his senses. Just as Hennig pulled the mask off Mortimer, he was able to cover his face in his arms and flee from ringside without being recognized.

Luke: Why, that low-down polecat! He done stole Morty's mask!

JR: Are you going to go find out Mortimer's identity?

Luke: What a fine idea! JJ, you shore are a bright feller! I'll be back in a flash.

Luke leaves the announcer's table and retrieves the mask, then heads backstage.

JR: The saga of the Great Unsolved Mystery continues...



DENNIS CONDREY (w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. LARRY ZBYSZKO (w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN)
Neither Cornette nor Heenan were in any mood for celebration as their men faced off. Despite wrestling with bandaged ribs, Condrey took the fight to Zbyszko and caught a couple of near-falls in the early moments. A frustrated Zbyszko countered, whipping Condrey to the turnbuckle and charging headlong. But Condrey pulled Joe Kopasz into the path of the charging Zbyszko, and Kopasz went down hard. With the official incapacitated, Cornette immediately interjected himself into the match, waylaying Heenan with his tennis racket! As Cornette climbed into the ring, Zbyszko pulled the pad off the turnbuckle and sent Condrey careening facefirst into the exposed steel!

When Zbyszko turned to catch Cornette by the throat, STAN LANE and BOBBY EATON raced in from the locker room. But Zbyszko was ready, hurling Cornette into Eaton and sending both men tumbling out of the ring. Lane picked up the tennis racket, but before he could swing at Zbyszko, OX BAKER entered the ring and caught Lane! Baker levelled Lane with a massive clothesline which carried both men over the top rope. Zbyszko grabbed the tennis racket and began to wail on Condrey's injured ribs. As he got his shots in, TED DIBIASE dashed to the ring, wearing a referee's shirt, and restrained Zbyszko. BIG JIM THE ENFORCER followed, and order was eventually restored. DiBiase ordered the match to be stopped, and Zbyszko was disqualified for the use of a foreign object.

WINNER: DENNIS CONDREY
(Zbyszko disqualified for use of a foreign object)


As Big Jim ushered Zbyszko from ringside, DiBiase took the microphone.

DiBiase: Heenan! Zbyszko! I guess it wasn't enough that you lost your ownership stake in the Heartland. Now you want to go and assault an injured opponent with a foreign object? Not on my watch! Zbyszko, you are SUSPENDED for the next two weeks!


JR: Oh, my goodness! Fans, there's a new sherriff in town and his name is Ted DiBiase! Indeed, the owner is laying down the law and Zbyszko is not the least bit happy about it. It is great to see a commissioner who is not afraid to ruffle a few feathers. It looks like Cornette is going to be okay, but Condrey looks a little worse for the wear. Meanwhile, Eaton and Lane have remained in the ring, since they are scheduled to compete in our next match.



THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (BOBBY EATON & STAN LANE w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE)
The continuing rivalry between the Rollers and the Midnights raged on tonight! Both teams were crisp, but the Rollers had the edge tonight. Rose blasted Eaton with the Bombs Away twice, and only quick thinking by Cornette and Lane saved Beautiful Bobby from suffering the pinfall. Eaton was gassed, and tagged out to Lane. Sweet Stan held off both men for a time, before Page dropped him with a Diamond Cutter and that was all she wrote.

WINNERS: THE HIGH ROLLERS
(Page pinned Lane after a Diamond Cutter)


JR: Diamond Dallas Page was at the top of his game tonight, no question about that. He took advantage of that situation as it seemed the Midnights were still distracted. These teams have been around the block more than a few times, and I doubt we've seen the end of that rivalry. Before our next contest, we have an update from WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS regarding the disappearance of one Nikolai Volkoff. Let's go backstage and hear from the Wildman.

Butch: Thank you, JR. Still no word on the whereabouts of Nikolai Volkoff. Back over to you, JR.

JR: Wow. Thank you for that most insightful commentary, Wildman. And now, fans, as promised, we take you to TED DIBIASE for this special announcement about the future directions of Heartland Wrestling.

The camera shot appears backstage, directed at a vacant podium. After a pause, the camera moves through the backstage area and through the VIP locker room. A pair of boots is seen lying on the floor, and the camera pans upward along the body of DiBiase lying unconscious on the locker room floor. Chaos develops quickly as Wildman Butch Michaels and Big Jim the Enforcer dash about in search of the attacker. The camera quickly returns to the announcers' table.

JR: What a disaster! Fans, there appears to have been an incident backstage involving Mr. DiBiase. We will definitely need to explore this situation and find out who perpetrated this atrocity! While they are settling things backstage, let's head back to the ring for our next match.



STEVE "DR. DEATH" WILLIAMS vs. BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK)
Two of the monsters of the Heartland waged war in this contest, battling for over 20 minutes inside the ring and out. When Slick tried to get involved, Williams pounded him and threw him out of the ring! The intensity escalated at that point, and Bobo came after Doc with a vengeance. A big hammer punch took Williams down to the mat, where he fell victim to the Coco Butt and Bobo earned a hard-fought victory.

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


JR: Wow! Williams really lit a fire under Bobo went he went after the Reverend Slick. He paid the price for that decision, no question about it. Let's take another look backstage and see what is happening.

The scene returns backstage, where the search continues for information on the assault on Ted DiBiase. DiBiase is seen sitting on the training table with an ice pack on the back of his head. Across the hall, NECRO BUTCHER is seen. COUSIN LUKE catches sight of Necro, and immediately pursues him.

Luke: Hey! You there! Stop right now! I told you never to come back!

Luke charges at Necro Butcher, but Necro cold-cocks him with a stiff right hand, dropping him to the floor. Necro reaches down and takes back the MORTIMER THE MORTICIAN mask, pulling it securely back over his face. Mortimer calmly departs from the arena as Luke is helped into the trainers' room. Still groggy, Luke sits up on the table next to DiBiase and places an ice pack on his swollen jaw.


JR: Somehow, I think our situation has not improved backstage. Now, before we head to tonight's main event, we have a video clip of the confrontation which led to tonight's Main Event grudge match between TITO SANTANA and JUSTIN CREDIBLE.


Footage is shown from the Nutter Center as Santana battles Drake Younger. As Tito wrapped Younger into the Figure-4 in the center of the ring, JUSTIN CREDIBLE dashed to the ring and attacked Santana with a Singapore Cane! Joe Kopasz immediately called for the disqualification as Credible fled from the ring. As Tito turned to stare down Credible, Younger jumped him from behind! Younger put Tito on the mat and stomped away, but the fiery Santana fought back. The brawl raged from the ring onto the rampway as Heartland security struggled to separate the brawlers. Just as it appeared that order would be restored, Younger broke free and clocked Tito with a forearm to the side of the head! Finally, cooler heads prevailed and both men were escorted away from ringside.

JR: Santana has a score to settle with both these men, and you can bet his fiery Latino temper won't be calmed until he can exact his revenge.



MAIN EVENT: NO DISQUALIFICATION GRUDGE MATCH
TITO SANTANA vs. JUSTIN CREDIBLE
Santana came out fists and fury, and dominated the match with his superior athleticism. But Credible refused to tap out to the figure-4, and escaped out of the ring. Tito foolishly pursued him, only to be met by a swift smack with the Singapore Cane! Santana was shaken, but his adrenaline spurred him on and he viciously whipped Credible into the steel ring steps! Justin went down hard, and Tito rolled him back into the ring and pinned him with a sunset flip.

After the pin, Tito wasn't satisfied. The fiery Mexican went outside the ring and grabbed the cane. Credible attempted to slide out of the ring, but Santana managed to whack him across the lower back, breaking the cane as Justin fled for safety.


WINNER: TITO SANTANA
(Santana pinned Credible after a Sunset Flip)


JR: What a brawl! Tito Santana is your winner, but I don't think he's satisfied with the outcome of that match. Credible opened up a can of haul-ass and got out of Dodge before Tito could get his revenge. You had better believe that he will be on the war path, and both Younger and Credible should watch their backs.

Fans, we thank you for joining us here tonight. My apologies for all the chaos and confusion throughout the night. Here's hoping that we'll get things sorted out before long. We'll be back on Friday night with an exciting episode of Fury. The Heartland Television Championship will be on the line as the formidable champion, TAKESHI MORISHIMA, defends the belt against HILLBILLY JIM. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Card #164
Sorg Opera House, Middletown, Ohio
September 26, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring with a microphone and a clipboard. The Sorg Opera House is filled with fans, abuzz at the start of the show, but the mood of JR is somber.

JR: Good evening, fans, and thank you for joining us here at Friday Night Fury. I am sad to report that Heartland Owner TED DIBIASE suffered a major concussion on Monday night, and he won't be joining us here this evening. In his place, the patriarch of the DiBiase clan, IRON MIKE DIBIASE, will be joining us later in the evening and I sure he will have a lot on his mind. We do have some great matches in store for this evening, including an exciting Main Event as TAKESHI MORISHIMA defends the Heartland Television Championship against HILLBILLY JIM. So, let's head to the ring for our opening contest.


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


JUSTIN CREDIBLE vs. "LIGHTNING" MIKE QUACKENBUSH
With Credible still sore after his brutal confrontation with TITO SANTANA, he was easy prey for the technical prowess of Quackenbush. Quack came off the ropes and caught Justin with a running spear and a near fall, which led quickly to a clean finish.

WINNER: MIKE QUACKENBUSH
(Quackenbush pinned Credible after a Quackendriver III)


JR: I think Monday's grudge match took its toll on Credible tonight. But Justin will need to be on the top of his game for the upcoming Heartland Havoc XX, where he is signed for a rematch against TAKESHI MORISHIMA for the Heartland Television Championship! Now, before we go to the next match, WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS is backstage with another update on the whereabouts of the missing NIKOLAI VOLKOFF.

Wildman: Thank you, JR. As you may remember, Nikolai Volkoff was last seen alone, in the ring, being abandoned by his partner THE IRON SHEIK and their manager NIKITA BREZNIKOV. Since then, we have no sign of where Nikolai has gone! Some observers suspect foul play, but this reporter has tracked every lead and found no evidence of Volkoff.

As Wildman talks, COUSIN LUKE walks past. He stops, scratches his head, and approaches Wildman.

Luke: You lookin' fer Nicky Lay?

Wildman: Excuse me?

Luke: Nicky Lay! That big Rushin' feller. Although I don' know why they call him Rushin'. I never seen him move too fast.

Wildman: I am looking for Nikolai Volkoff. Have you seen him?

Luke: Shore have.

Wildman: Where is he?

Luke: New York.

Wildman: WHAT?!? What's he doing in New York?

Luke: Scufflin'. See here, Wildman. I made you a video! My good buddy BRUTUS helped me. He's a wizard with machines, you know. Have a look-see!

Luke smiles proudly as the video is played from a recent WWWF event. Lou Albano proudly proclaims the arrival of his new tag team. "Now let me finish like I stated before I'm the greatest mind in the history of pro wrestling bar none and I'm about to show you why. Let me introduce the newest members of Captain Lou Albano's army and future WWWF tag team champions - That's right baby you're looking at none other than Bepo and Geeto better known as The Mongols."

Luke: That's him! Lou Albano shaved his head and called him Bepo!

Wildman: What the- ?!? JR- Luke has solved the mystery of Nikolai Volkoff!

After the video, THE IRON SHEIK and FRITZ VON GOERING storm onto the scene with NIKITA BREZNIKOV. Brenikov slaps Luke across the face.

Breznikov: You IDIOT! You FOOL! How dare you reveal the manuevers of the Foreign Legion!

Iron Sheik shoves Luke to the floor and jumps on him, screaming and shouting.

Sheik: Cousin Luke- you are a punk! You are worse than Michael Jackson! I will break your back! I will humble you!

Before the Sheik can do any further damage, BEPO AND GEETO MONGOL rush on to the scene! Bepo picks up Iron Sheik and shoves him against the wall. Geeto and von Goering begin to brawl furiously around the backstage area.

Wildman: Security! Security! JR, we need help back here NOW!

JR: We'll get right on that, Wildman! You take care of business in the back while we get another match going here in the ring.



RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS (w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN) vs. DRAKE YOUNGER
The Crippler dominated this match from the opening bell, pounding on Younger with knee smashes and suplexes. A crippling piledriver earned Stevens a near fall. Younger slipped out of the ring, but Stevens followed and continued his onslaught. Younger was unable to match the intensity of Stevens, who rolled him back into the ring and finished him with a perfect cross-body block.

WINNER: RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS
(Stevens pinned Younger with a cross-body block off the top turnbuckle)


JR: A fine performance indeed for the Crippler. Fans, I have just been informed that things are under control in the back, and that the Mongols have accepted a challenge to meet Sheik and von Goering in the ring... TONIGHT! That should be a very intense battle.



THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (KIP & BG JAMES) vs. TITO SANTANA & PEPPER GOMEZ
Santana and Gomez controlled much of the action in this bout, but a blind tag by the Outlaws caught Tito off guard, allowing BG to surprise him with the James Gang Pounce to catch a surprise pinfall!

WINNERS: THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS
(BG pinned Santana after the James Gang Pounce)


JR: The Outlaws continue to solidify their position at the top of the tag team division. Santana and Gomez gave it a good run, but came up short in the end. Now, fans, we are being joined by a special guest, "IRON" MIKE DIBIASE, to discuss the situation concerning Heartland owner TED DIBIASE. Iron Mike, welcome to the Heartland! Can you give us an update on Mr. DiBiase?

DiBiase: Thank you, JR. Ted's coming along fine. He'll be all right. I'm here to find out WHO the coward is that backjumped him, and bring that man to justice!

JR: Do you have any suspects?

DiBiase: Too many to count! But BOBBY HEENAN and his men are at the top of the list.

JR: I can understand that, sir. No question, Ted came in here and ruffled a lot of feathers. We'll look forward to seeing what you discover! Now let's head back to the ring for our Television Title match!



HEARTLAND TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
TAKESHI MORISHIMA (c) vs. HILLBILLY JIM
The personable hillbilly came out swinging, keeping the champion at bay with a series of big right hands. But Morishima absorbed the punishment, then hoisted Jim up for a massive atomic drop and finished him with a Saito Suplex.

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

MORISHIMA RETAINS THE TELEVISION TITLE

After the match, Hillbilly Jim rose to his feet and congratulated Morishima. He called for his music, and began dancing the jig in the ring, inviting Morishima to join in. Takeshi was confused, and politely declined the offer. COUSIN LUKE and MORTIMER THE MORTICIAN came to the ring, and began to dance with Jim. Morishima watched in amusement, and after a few moments, he locked arms with Luke and joined in the fun! As the men left the ring, JR James called Luke over to the broadcast position.


JR: Luke? What happened with NECRO BUTCHER Monday night? Did you get him arrested?

Luke: Naw, Jimmy, he got away.

JR: How did that happen?

Luke: Morty chased him off.

JR: Mortimer the Mortician?

Luke: Yep. He told me all about it. After Necro punched me, Morty come along and Necro Butcher run off.

JR: So, the Heartland is safe from Necro Butcher?

Luke: As long as my buddy Morty is here to watch my back!

JR: Thank heavens for small favors! Let's head back to the ring for our Main Event grauge match!



MAIN EVENT: SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
THE FOREIGN LEGION (THE IRON SHEIK & FRITZ VON GOERING w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV) vs. THE MONGOLS
In one of the most violent matches the Heartland has witnessed, the Mongols devastated the Sheik with double-team moves and Bepo whipped him with a steel chain. The Sheik was nearly out on his feet, but managed to load up his boot and drill Bepo. Sheik tagged in Fritz, but refused to leave the ring and Joe Kopasz was forced to put him out. With Kopasz occupied, the Mongols executed a vicious double-team on Von Goering and put him down for the three-count.

WINNERS: THE MONGOLS
(Bepo pinned Von Goering after a double-team Mongolian Drop)


JR: What a brutal confrontation! I must say, Nikolai Volkoff is a changed man, now appearing in WWWF as this "Bepo Mongol". Leave it to the brilliance of Cousin Luke to solve that mystery! But the hatrad between Nikolai and his former partner IRON SHEIK is intense and I don't think we've seen the last of it. Fans, we thank you for joining us here at Friday Night Fury! We'll be back on Monday with another exciting card of action. Our main event will be the tag team debut of CURT AND LARRY HENNIG as they square off against THE KILLER BEES. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Card #165
Roberts Convention Centre, Wilmington, Ohio
September 29, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring, accompanied by COUSIN LUKE and "IRON" MIKE DIBIASE.

JR: Good evening, fans of the Heartland, and welcome to Monday Night Adrenaline! We are coming to you from Wilmington, Ohio, with an exciting night of wrestling action. We are most excited tonight to see the debut of the father-son tag team of LARRY AND CURT HENNIG as they do battle with THE KILLER BEES. But before we go to the ring, MIKE DIBIASE has asked for time to address the Heartland audience. Mr. DiBiase, please tell us what's on your mind?

DiBiase: Thank you, JR. First of all, I am pleased to report that my son Ted is feeling much better. He'll probably be back in the ring in another week or two. But until then, I am determined to find out WHO committed this assault!

JR: Any clues as to who might be responsible? Ted certainly made more than a few enemies here since his arrival.

DiBiase: Nothing. It's a complete mystery. No one in the back has any good information yet, but I won't rest until this man is identified and brought to justice!

JR: Well, best of luck to you, Mr. DiBiase. We're all pulling for you. Let's head to the ring for our opening match!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


UNCLE ELMER vs. THE DESTROYER
Elmer and Destroyer duked it out in a good ol' fashioned brawl. Elmer did some significant damage with a big leg drop and a two-handed choke lift, and also managed to get the better of the Destroyer when the action went to the floor. But Destroyer slid back into the ring and locked Elmer into a single-leg Boston Crab, sapping his strength and nearly forcing a tap-out. Elmer finally managed to claw his way to the ropes, but the damage had been done. Elmer slid out of the ring, hobbling and frustrated. When Destroyer followed, Elmer smashed him face-first onto the steel ring railing, and Joe Kopasz called for the disqualification.

WINNER: THE DESTROYER
(Elmer was disqualified for slamming Destroyer into the security railing.)

After the decision, Elmer stomped around ringside, throwing his straw hat to the floor and stomping on it. He turned over a couple of ringside chairs, then grabbed the microphone.

Elmer: I'm sick and durn tired of losin mah matches! I needs to find me a manager to help me win more matches! Y'all in the back- who wants to manage Uncle Elmer?

Elmer looked to the backstage area expectantly, but no one came forward to accept his offer. Elmer threw down the microphone in disgust and stormed away from the ring.


JR: Too bad for Uncle Elmer. He is a likable enough lug, but none of the Heartland managers seem to want to sign him up. Hopefully he'll reconsider his situation when he calms down a bit. Fans, it appears that WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS is backstage with some more information about the attack on Ted DiBiase!


Wildman appears backstage alongside Iron Mike DiBiase.

DiBiase: What's this? JR says you have more information about the attack on my son!

Wildman: Yes, I do, Mr. DiBiase! We have found an eyewitness who saw the attacker leaving the building.

DiBiase: Well, bring him out!

Wildman: Yes, sir!

The music "Hybrid Stigmata" by Dimmu Borgir plays and the lights darken. A frenetic figure dashes onto the scene, babbling and running in circles around Wildman and DiBiase.

DiBiase: What on earth?

Wildman: I never knew we had backstage music here...

Delirious takes the microphone, babbling and gesturing wildly.

Delirious: BAH BAH BAH BLAH BAH BAH BAH!

Delirious holds one hand high over his head.

Wildman: He was a tall guy?

Delirious: BAH BAH BAH BAH BLAH BAH tall tall tall tall BAH BAH BLAH!

Delirious holds both arms out in front of his body in a circle.

DiBiase: He was a fat guy!

Delirious: BAH BLAH BAH BAH fat fat fat fat BAH BLAH BAH BAH!

Delirious rubs one hand vigorously on top of his head.

Wildman: He was a bald guy?

Delirious shakes his head excitedly as he continues to babble. He rubs the head of DiBiase and high-fives Wildman, then dashes through the curtain to the ring.



DELIRIOUS vs. DON LEO JONATHAN
An outstanding match-up! Delirious played "stick-and-move" with the giant Mormon, keeping him off-balance for much of the contest. Delirious punished Jonathan with leaping clotheslines and a scintillating Shadows Over Hell! But Jonathan survived two applications of the Chemical Imbalance #2, and fought his way back into the match. After a thunderous giant swing and a bruising Rolling Back Splash, Jonathan caught Delirious in the Mormon Swing and it was all over.

After the match, Jonathan attempted a power slam on the fallen Delirious, but the masked man slipped out the back door and drilled Jonathan with a dropkick to the back! Don Leo crashed hard into the turnbuckle, and Delirious dashed across the ring and nailed him with a a Panic Attack! Jonathan crashed hard against the buckle and took a while to regain his feet. As Delirious dashed around the ring and celebrated with the fans, Jonathan got up holding his neck and made his way slowly back to the locker room.

WINNER: DON LEO JONATHAN
(Jonathan pinned Delirious after a Mormon Swing)


JR: Wow! Delirious put on a tremendous match, but the size and the power of Jonathan were just too much for him. But not to be forsaken, Delirious is still babbling and roaming around at ringside. I think Mike DiBiase is hoping to have another conversation with the only eyewitness to the man who assaulted his son.

DiBiase tries to catch up with Delirious, but the goofy masked man continues to babble incoherently and dash madly around ringside. Before DiBiase can get his attention, Delirious runs up the ring ramp and disappears back into the locker room area.

DiBiase: Well... that was pretty worthless... I think another approach might be necessary. But trust me, fans, I WILL find out who is responsible for Ted's injuries!

JR: Keep up the good work, Mr. DiBiase! We're all pulling for you.



"DIEHARD" DUSTIN LEE vs. PEPPER GOMEZ
Gomez made quick work of the "Diehard", resisting several blows to the midsection before putting Lee's lights out.

WINNER: PEPPER GOMEZ
(Gomez pinned Lee after a Wind-up Punch to the Stomach)


JR: I'm starting to think these indie guys are getting in over their heads. It's time to see some veteran talent in that ring, no question about it. Let's take a look at the tag team combination of LARRY AND CURT HENNIG in their Heartland Debut!

As the Hennigs make their way to ringside, Mike DiBiase stands up on the announcers' table with a microphone and starts shouting into the microphone.

DiBiase: You low-life! You stinking coward! Whoever you are! I WILL find you and I WILL make you pay!

BIG JIM THE ENFORCER dashes down to ringside and helps JR settle DiBiase down and return him to his seat at the table. DiBiase slams his fists on the table, scattering papers and knocking over JR's bottled water. As JR scurries to restore order at the table, Joe Kopasz calls for the bell and startes the tag team match.



THE KILLER BEES (B. BRIAN BLAIR & "JUMPIN" JIM BRUNZELL) vs. CURT & LARRY HENNIG
The Bees were not impressed with the debut of the powerful Hennigs. Using crisp double-team manuvers, the Bees kept the Hennigs off-balance and put them away fairly efficiently.

WINNERS: THE KILLER BEES
(Blair forced Larry to submit to a Sleeper Hold)


JR: An outstanding demonstration of tag team wrestling indeed. No question, the Heartland remains the center of the tag team universe in the NWA. Fans, we thank you for-

Before JR can finish his farewell, DiBiase stands up and turns over the announcers' table! He grabs the microphone from JR and storms into the ring. He positions Joe Kopasz in the corner as he shouts over the sound system.

DiBiase: Enough! If you're any kind of a man, get your sorry carcass in this ring NOW!

The arena lights go down and a thunderous shadow marches ominously to the ring...



MAIN EVENT: "IRON" MIKE DIBIASE vs.
Before his opponent even made it to the ring, DiBiase was on him in a rage! The lights came up to reveal...

KING KONG BUNDY!!!

Bundy did his best to hold off DiBiase, but Iron Mike was driven by his animosity. DiBiase survived a running power slam and gouged his way out of a big bear hug. With Bundy staggered, DiBiase went to the top rope and delivered a flying knee drop to catch a surprise pinfall!

WINNER: IRON MIKE DIBIASE
(DiBiase pinned Bundy after a Flying Knee Drop)


JR: King Kong Bundy! Bundy is here! But why??

After the pinfall, DiBiase went for a steel chair, but Bundy slipped out of the ring and escaped up the aisle. DiBiase was left in the ring, still in a rage, screaming and pointing up the aisle as Bundy disappeared behind the curtain.


JR: What a strange turn of events! Iron Mike DiBiase has just captured a pinfall victory over King Kong Bundy, but it does not seem to have improved his mood. That confrontation seems to have raised more questions than it answered. We'll have to see what happens on Friday night when we return with our next episode of Fury. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Card #166
Merri-Mac Park, London, Ohio
October 3, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring with the microphone.

JR: Fans of the Heartland, good evening and welcome to Madison County, Ohio, for tonight's installment of Friday Night Fury! This is our final broadcast before our very special pay-per-view on Monday night, when we will bring you Heartland Havoc XX! Tonight we have some exciting contests in store, along with a VERY special guest. We are so glad to have with us tonight the man who resurrected Heartland wrestling, THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN, TED DIBIASE!

DiBiase strides to the ring to the cheers of the crowd as the tune, "My Sacrifice" by Creed plays overhead. DiBiase gives JR a firm handshake as he takes the microphone.

DiBiase: Thank you, JR! It is great to be back. But I am here tonight with an agenda. This Monday night, we learned that KING KONG BUNDY was responsible for assaulting me and leaving me laying. Bundy, it's time for you to pay the price! I have three questions for you, Bundy- and I won't rest until I get some answers! First, WHY are you here? Second, WHO are you working for? And finally, ARE YOU READY FOR THE BEATING OF A LIFETIME?!?

The fans erupt as DiBiase calls out his assailant. DiBiase waits for a moment, looking expectantly at the ring ramp, which remains quiet.

DiBiase: It's okay, Bundy. I would be afraid to show myself, too. But I WILL find you and I WILL get some answers!

DiBiase returns the microphone to JR and heads backstage, walking with a purpose.

JR: Wow! The intensity level of this show has gone from zero to one-hundred in no time! King Kong Bundy, wherever you are, you better have eyes in the back of your head, because Ted DiBiase is coming for you! Let's head to the ring now for tonight's opening contest.


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


SCOTTY VORTEKZ vs. BRUTUS BEEFCAKE
In a wild opening bout, Vortekz got behind early but rallied for a come-from-behind win over Brutus.

WINNER: SCOTTY VORTEKZ
(Vortekz pinned Beefcake after a Dragonfly)


JR: A nice victory for Scotty Vortekz. It looked liked Brutus had him beaten, but no question that you can never rest on your accomplishments in this sport. I believe we have a backstage interview before our next match, so let's send it over to WILDMAN BUTCH MICHAELS for a conversation.

Wildman: Thank you, JR. I am here tonight with MR. JIM CORNETTE. Sir, please tell the Heartland fans what you know about the arrival of King Kong Bundy.

Cornette: He arrived. That's all I know.

Wildman: Did you hire him to take out Ted DiBiase?

Cornette: Listen, you blithering idiot. DiBiase got what he had coming to him. And if he keeps pressing his luck, Bundy will squash him like a grape. There are any number of people who would like to see that, and I will admit that I am one of them. So, before you ask any more questions, let me just say that Jim Cornette is a man who takes care of business on his own. Jim Cornette doesn't need some hired thug to do his dirty work. So take your little microphone and go ask your little questions someplace else. This interview is over- no question about that!

Wildman: There you go, JR. Mr. Cornette has denied any involvement with the attack on Ted DiBiase. I'll keep searching for the truth.

JR: Thanks, Wildman, and please keep us informed. Let's head back to the ring for the next contest.



JOHNNY VALENTINE vs. TITO SANTANA
Santana wrestled brilliantly, overcoming the rugged grit of Johnny Valentine. Tito surprised Johnny with an attack outside the ring to set him up for the finish.

WINNER: TITO SANTANA
(Santana forced Valentine to submit to the Figure-4 leglock)


JR: Fans, I would consider that to be quite an upset indeed. Johnny Valentine takes a back seat to no one on the Heartland roster, and tonight Tito Santana got the best of him. Congratulations to Santana for an outstanding match. Let's head backstage once again as Wildman Butch Michaels has another interview lined up.

Wildman: Thank you once again, JR. I am here with BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN. Mr. Heenan, please tell the Heartland fans what you know about the arrival of King Kong Bundy.

Heenan: That is one big, mean, ugly dude, Wildman. You should stay away from him.

Wildman: Did you hire him to take out Ted DiBiase?

Heenan: Bundy took out Ted DiBiase? Where did they go? I hear Ruth's Chris Steak House is nice. Now mind you, that's not MY scene. Whatever Bundy and DiBiase want to do in their personal lives is no business of mine. It's no business of yours, either, Wildman. Don't you have a wife at home?

Wildman: Mr. Heenan, I think you misunderstood. Somebody hired King Kong Bundy to beat up Ted DiBiase. Was that your doing?

Heenan: Me? Of course not. I'm not bright enough to think up something like that all by myself. Maybe you should go ask Cousin Luke. He's the smartest man in the Heartland. Now leave me alone, Wildman, I have a match to manage!

Heenan walks away, leaving Wildman flabbergasted.

Wildman: I don't know what to think about that, JR. Back over to you.

JR: Thanks, Wildman. You have a tough assignment back there tonight. Nobody wants to give you a straight answer. Let's head back to the ring for another match.



TEAM CANADA (ANGELO MOSCA & THE MOUNTIE) vs. THE FOREIGN LEGION (IRON SHEIK & FRITZ VON GOERING w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
This brawl pitted two frustrated teams in the center of controversy. Nikita Breznikov repeatedly annoyed and distracted referee Joe Kopasz. The Canadians controlled much of the action, but the harrassment from Breznikov kept Kopasz from counting several pinfalls. In frustration, Mountie retrieved the shock stick and lit up the Sheik. Kopasz did not see the infraction, and permitted the match to continue. Von Goering tagged in and took the measure of Mosca, but when Mosca rallied, Breznikov again interfered with Kopasz' ability to count a pinfall. This brought BEPO MONGOL to ringside! Bepo smashed Breznikov against the ring post, stunning him. Then Bepo hoisted the manager onto his shoulder and carried him away from the ring! Joe Kopasz was again distracted by the situation outside of the ring, allowing Mountie to administer another vicious shock to Sheik. This time, Kopasz was able to focus on the pinfall and issue a three-count to end the match.

WINNERS: TEAM CANADA
(Mountie pinned Iron Sheik after the Shock Stick)


JR: What a chaotic situation indeed! This Bepo Mongol character has hit the scene and has kidnapped Nikita Breznikov! The transformation of Nikolai Volkoff has taken an ugly turn and Breznikov has been the victim. Not that Iron Sheik fared any better. He took the brunt of that Shock Stick - TWICE- and suffered the pinfall.

As JR recaps the match, Sheik struggles to his feet with help from Von Goering. Suddenly, a blood-curdling scream is heard from the balcony! A spotlight circles the arena in search of the commotion as a hush comes over the crowd. The spotlight focuses on Nikita Breznikov, who is seen hanging upside down from the rafters by his ankles, which are tied together with a chain. Bepo Mongol stands over Brenikov and his booming voice echoes through the stunned audience.

Bepo: Sheik... you abandoned me... for this coward! Sheik... you will pay for your mistreatment of Nikolai Volkoff... because Bepo Mongol has come to destroy you! Sheik... if you ever want to see this man again... you will face me in the cage... Heartland Havoc XX!

Sheik angrily begins screaming and pointing as Bepo Mongol hoists Breznikov back over the rafters. Bepo lands a massive fist to the side of Brenikov's head, and the manager's screams fall silent. Bepo stomps viciously on Breznikov. Before Heartland Security can reach the rafters, Bepo throws the chain over his shoulder and drags Breznikov, feet-first, away from the scene and disappears into the darkness.


JR: What a disturbing scene indeed. Fans, I am shocked by what we have just witnessed. It would appear that Iron Sheik and this Mongrol are headed for a confrontation at Heartland Havoc XX. Until then, I can only hope that Nikita Breznikov will survive his ordeal. Let's head back to the ring for our next match.



OX BAKER (w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN) vs. "HACKSAW" JIM DUGGAN
The big Hacksaw was unfazed by the chaos throughout the arena, and launched himself into Baker with reckless abandon. Before the big Ox knew what hit him, Duggan dropped him with a Flying Spear and it was one, two, three!

WINNER: HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN
(Duggan pinned Baker after a flying spear)


JR: Hacksaw took advantage of a situation to win that match. No question, Ox Baker just joined a very short list of men who have been outsmarted by ol' Hacksaw. We have one more match on tonight's card. This special challenge match is the latest in the series of ongoing feud matches between the team of PEPPER GOMEZ and TITO SANTANA, who have locked horns with JUSTIN CREDIBLE and his protege, DRAKE YOUNGER.



SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH
PEPPER GOMEZ vs. DRAKE YOUNGER
Gomez controlled the pace of the match, keeping the action inside the ring and tying Younger up in knots. Pepper seemed to have things well in hand until Drake suddenly reversed an airplane spin and drilled him with an Exploder! Younger capitalized wuickly, dropping Gomez with the Drake's Landing vertebreaker to score a clean pinfall!

WINNER: DRAKE YOUNGER
(Younger pinned Gomez after Drake's Landing)


JR: Another surprise ending to tonight's main event! Indeed, few if any observers gave Younger much of a chance to defeat Gomez in that match. Fans, before we close the show, Ted DiBiase has asked for the opportunity to address the audience.

DiBiase enters the ring, accompanied by three masked men.

DiBiase: King Kong Bundy! Whoever it is that you are hiding behind, enough is enough! Come out here and face me like a man!

Bundy storms to the ring and gets inches away from DiBiase.

Bundy: You're darn right, DiBiase- enough is enough! I should have finished you when I had the chance!

DiBiase: Who are you working for?

Bundy: Someone who's tired of being jerked around.

DiBiase: Oh, cry me a river. You tell your boss to meet me face to face!

Bundy: Not on your life. The Boss calls the shots!

DiBiase: Fine, Bundy- if you won't give me a name, I'll beat it out of you!

Quickly, Bundy's men step in front of him and intercept DiBiase.

Bundy: You want a piece of me?

DiBiase: You got that right! You and me, in the ring, at Heartland Havoc XX. And when I win that match, you reveal who you're working for.

Bundy: Oh, sure. I bring you ratings and you pocket the profits. I'm not stupid. But The Boss does have a proposition for you. If you win, The Boss will reveal himself. If I win- The Boss gets control of the Heartland!

DiBiase: So THAT'S what this is about- The Boss is doing nothing more than making a power grab.

Bundy: Have it your way, DiBiase. You don't like the stipulations, don't take the match. I'll just take up residence here in the Heartland and I will give you a beating every time I see you.

DiBiase: I'm not afraid of you, Bundy. And I'm not scared of your boss, either. You have your match!

Bundy: The Boss will be happy to hear that!

Bundy drops his microphone and leads his men out of the ring.


JR: Oh, my goodness! Goodness gracious! Ted DiBiase has been goaded into a match- with the ownership of the Heartland at stake! No question, that match will be the most important confrontation in Heartland history! Havoc XX is shaping up to be a dynamite card, fans- you won't want to miss it! Two huge grudge matches and all three Heartland titles at stake. We'll be live in Dayton on Monday night. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Havoc XX: Resolution
Ervin J. Nutter Center, Dayton, Ohio
October 6, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES standing in the ring, prepared to address the passionate Heartland crowd.

JR: Good evening, Heartland fans, and welcome back to the building that started it all! We are proud to be here at the Nutter Center for the twentieth pay-per-view broadcast in Heartland history! And a historic night this will be, as the fate of Heartland Wrestling hangs in the balance. In our main event tonight, Heartland owner TED DIBIASE will square off against KING KONG BUNDY! We don't know who Bundy is working for, but his attack on DiBiase has sparked this challenge- and the stipulation that the winner of the match will receive the full ownership stake in Heartland Wrestling! Everyone in the company is sitting on pins and needles awaiting the outcome of that match. In addition, we have all three Heartland championships up for grabs tonight- and all three contests will be rematches from previous encounters! But first, fans, we will open the show with a very intense Steel Cage Grudge Match. Let's go to the ring and get the action started!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


STEEL CAGE MATCH
THE IRON SHEIK vs. BEPO MONGOL
Bepo and Sheik laid the heavy lumber on each other without regard for safety. Sheik outmanuevered Bepo and tortured him with a variety of painful submission holds. Rather than use the cage, Sheik broke down Bepo with his mat wrestling and tormented him with repeated use of the Camel Clutch until the Mongol was no linger able to continue. As Bepo lay helpless on the mat, Sheik rose and spat on his former partner, leaving him alone in the ring as he exited the cage. Sheik celebrated with NIKITA BREZNIKOV and FRITZ VON GOERING as he moved to the announcers' table.

Sheik: Nikolai Volkoff! HOCH-PTOOIE!! The Sheik-a no need-a no cage to take-a you apart and-a make-a you a-humble! I am finished with you, Nikolai Volkoff! Don't you ever come here again! HOCH-PTOOIE!

WINNER: THE IRON SHEIK
(Iron Sheik forced Bepo to submit to a Camel Clutch)


JR: Not much else remains to be said after that victory. No question, Iron Sheik proved his point.



HEARTLAND TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP: NO DISQUALIFICATION
TAKESHI MORISHIMA (c) vs. JUSTIN CREDIBLE
The rematch between Credible and Morishima quickly deteriorated into an all-out war! The giant champion overpowered Credible at the outset, but Justin kicked out of a pair of Saito Suplexes and took the match to the floor. Credible whacked Morishima with the Singapore Cane, stunning him. But when Credible blasted Morishima a second time, the cane snapped in half across his back! Credible's jaw dropped and he scurried back to the ring with Morishima in pursuit. But before Takeshi could get his hands on Justin, DRAKE YOUNGER dashed out with a second cane! Credible grabbed the cane and got in two more stiff shots with the cane before Morishima plastered him with a powerful kick to the face! Younger tried to come to Credible's defense, but DELIRIOUS came to ringside and chased Younger to the back. As Credible staggered to his feet, Morishima launched himself into a Running Hip Attack, planting Credible on the canvas and scoring a clean pinfall!

WINNER: TAKESHI MORISHIMA
(Morishima pinned Credible after a Running Hip Attack)

MORISHIMA RETAINS THE TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP


JR: What a war! Credible brought his "A" game tonight, but the champion overcame the odds and kept his title. Who will stop this monster? Will the other Heartland championships remain intact? Let's head back to the ring for the next championship match.



HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
THE FABULOUS KANGAROOS w/ WILD RED BERRY (c) vs. OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN
The tag team rematch was all Ox Baker! The big Ox launched himself into Al Costello at the opening bell and pounded him viciously. Heffernan tried to intervene, but was cut off by Zbyszko as Baker dominated the action in the ring and put Costello down for a decisive victory!

WINNERS: OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO
(Baker pinned Costello with a Heart Punch)

BAKER AND ZBYSZKO CAPTURE THE HEARTLAND TAG TEAM TITLES!


As the new champions and their manager Bobby Heenan celebrated, Costello tried to struggle to his feet. But the effects of the Heart Punch resonated through the chest of the Aussie, and he collapsed back to the mat. Heffernan and Red Berry dashed in to give their assistance, and Heartland training staff followed. After a few moments, Costello was able to get back to his feet, but required the assistance of the trainers to return backstage.


JR: Fans, this is a most alarming development. Ox Baker has taken down many a man with that Heart Punch, but when a victim collapses in the ring that way, it is truly a scary situation. Our thoughts and our prayers go out to Al Costello. Indeed, we wish him all the best and we know that he is in good hands with the expert Heartland training staff. But, the show must go on, and the Heartland Heavyweight Championship is on the line in our next contest!



HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
BRUISER BRODY (c) vs. JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA
Brody and Snuka tore up the Nutter Center, pounding away at each other in a highly entertaining title bout! Snuka took the advantage at the outset, pummeling Brody with chops and kicks before flooring him with a flying headbutt! Snuka mounted the top turnbuckle and crashed onto Brody with a Superfly Leap! But the finisher was premature, and Brody kicked out. Seizing the momentum, Brody rallied, overpowering Snuka and slamming him to the canvas. Snuka rolled out of the ring, where the chaos escalated. Snuka chopped away at the chest of the massive champion, and Bruiser took his best shots and gave as good as he got. Sensing the tide turning, Snuka grabbed Brody by the arm and whipped him into the steel security railing. Joe Kopasz attempted to corral the action back to the ring, but Snuka shoved him aside and continued his assault. Kopasz tumbled to the floor, and when he got up, called for the bell to put an end to the fracas.

The crowd was stunned and booed Kopasz heavily. Snuka was beside himself, and even Brody appeared disappointed at the premature end to the brawl. But the decision stood, and Brody consoled Snuka was an embrace as the champion and challenger returned to the back stage area together.

WINNER: BRUISER BRODY
(Brody wins via disqualification when Snuka refuses to return to the ring during a brawl)

BRODY REMAINS HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION!


JR: A stunning and disappointing end to the championship match! It certainly appeared that both Snuka and Brody would have preferred to continue the brawl, but with the integrity of the Heartland Heavyweight Championship on the line, it is my opinion that Joe Kopasz made the right call. No question, the title belt is priority one in this federation and Joe Kopasz is a capable guardian of that illustrious tradition. But- what lies in store next for the Heartland? Fans, the time has come for the main event that we have ALL been waiting for as the ownership of the Heartland hangs in the balance.



SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH: NO DISQUALIFICATION
TED DIBIASE vs. KING KONG BUNDY
Bundy strode to the ring first, accompanied by three masked men. He appeared confident and scoffed at the jeers of the fans. As he awaited in the ring, Bundy was startled by DiBiase's entrance! DiBiase came to the ring without his Million Dollar jacket and without his trademark music. Instead, DiBiase wore only black boots, black trunks, and his trademark black glove as he stormed the ring, accompanied by MIKE DIBIASE, "DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS, and HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN. DiBiase launched himself through the ropes and hurled himself at Bundy to start the action!

Bundy withstood the early assault and overpowered DiBiase, laying in punches and chops and pounding his foe into the mat. DiBiase was down and gasping when Bundy went to the air and nailed him with a massive Avalanche! Miraculously, DiBiase got his left shoulder up at the count of two and the match continued. Bundy was clearly frustrated, and DiBiase mounted a comeback. DiBiase exploded off the ropes with a flying forearm to stagger Bundy! Working quickly, DiBiase caught Bundy by the shoulders and spun him to the canvas with a thundering spinning neckbreaker. Bundy crashed to the canvas, and DiBiase immediately wrapped him up in a figure-4 leglock! Bundy screamed and struggled, but DiBiase kept on the pressure and Bundy was finally forced to tap out!


WINNER: TED DIBIASE
(DiBiase forced Bundy to submit to a Figure-4 Leglock)


After the submission, chaos erupted! The three masked men at ringside dashed away from ringside in an attempt to escape, but DiBiase's allies pursued them closely. A six-way brawl ensued, spilling throughout the floor of the Nutter Center. Just as it appeared that the masked men would make their escape, Hacksaw Duggan floored one of the men with a mighty haymaker! Duggan quickly jumped on the man and ripped off his mask to reveal "SWEET" STAN LANE! Duggan dragged Lane back into the ring and planted him on the canvas with a piledriver. As Lane lay stunned, JIM CORNETTE appeared at the top of the ring ramp alongside the other two masked men, who revealed themselves to be "BEAUTIFUL" BOBBY EATON and "LOVERBOY" DENNIS CONDREY. Duggan took the microphone as Lane lay stunned at his feet.

Duggan: Zoinks! It's Sweet Stan Lane and his owner, Mr. Cornette!?!

Ted DiBiase got to his feet and took the microphone.

DiBiase: Cornette! I should have known this was your handiwork. And I should have known better than to entrust the tradition of Heartland Wrestling to scum like you and BOBBY HEENAN. Effective immediately, my attorneys will draw up the paperwork to return the full ownership of NWA Heartland Wrestling, Inc. to DiBiase Enterprises!

Cornette: And I would have gotten away with it, too, if it hadn't been for you meddling kids and that darn DELIRIOUS!


JR: Oh, my goodness! Goodness gracious! Jim Cornette has been revealed as the man who tried to take over Heartland wrestling! Ladies and gentlemen, I am happy to report that the Heartland is back under the full control of Mr. Ted DiBiase! It is great to see the honor of this fine territory restored. I am personally going to dedicate Friday night's episode of Fury to recognize Mr. DiBiase for his accomplishment in the ring and in the business world. So, this brings to a close a most historic night of Heartland wrestling. We've seen new tag team champions crowned, along with two other spectacular title matches, capped off by this exciting conclusion. We'll be back on Friday night! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Rankings
October 7, 2008

SINGLES (previous month in parenthesis)

1. BRUISER BRODY - Heartland Heavyweight Champion (1)
2. BOBO BRAZIL (2)
3. TAKESHI MORISHIMA - Heartland Television Champion (5)
4. DON LEO JONATHAN (3)
5. "DR. DEATH" STEVE WILLIAMS (7)
6. MIKE QUACKENBUSH (NR)
7. JIMMY SNUKA (6)
8. RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS (10)
9. TITO SANTANA (NR)
10. THE DESTROYER (NR)


TAG TEAM

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

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NWA Heartland Card #167
Ervin J. Nutter Center, Dayton, Ohio
October 10, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring, accompanied by "THE MILLION DOLLAR MAN", TED DIBIASE. The fans cheer wildly for DiBiase in the wake of his victory in the main event from Heartland Havoc XX.

JR: Good evening, fans, and welcome to tonight's episode of Monday Night Adrenaline! Please allow me to introduce the owner of Heartland Wrestling, Inc. Let's hear it for Ted DiBiase!

DiBiase: Thank you, JR. It's the great fans of the Heartland that make this territory the NWA's finest. And now that the power structure here has stabilized, the time has come for Heartland wrestling to return to glory!

JR: But what about your wrestling career?

DiBiase: Priority One! JR, my friend, I have the perfect solution. I am turning over the ownership of Heartland Wrestling, Inc. to the one man who has proven himself to be worthy of this fine territory. Fans of the Heartland, allow me to introduce your new owner and Commissioner, COUSIN LUKE!

Cousin Luke strides to the ring proudly, dressed in a spiffy black business suit and wing tips. His white socks are visible beneath his pant legs, which climb several inches above each ankle. He is wearing bifocals and carrying the most recent issue of Investor's Business Daily. The fans cheer wildly as Luke enters the ring alongside JR. DiBiase greets him with a handshake, and turns to exit the ring.

Luke: Whoa, whoa, whoa! Mr. DiBiase! You ain't leavin' until we thank you proper! Let's have a big round of applause for the man who saved Heartland Wrestling!

The crowd responds with a standing ovation. DiBiase is clearly moved as he waves to the fans and makes his way out of the arena.

JR: No question, Mr. DiBiase deserves the adulation of everyone who cares about this sport. But it's the beginning of a new era now, Luke! So tell us, what's in store for the future of the Heartland?

Luke: Well, Jimmy, this is a big job. The first thing I need is a good hand to help me run things. Make matches and such. So, I am hiring an assistant to lend a hand. Please welcome the smartest man I know, BRUTUS BEEFCAKE! (Beefcake emerges from the back carrying his laptop. He is wearing a short-sleeve white shirt and tie, thick glasses, and a pocket protector.) Also, we need another good referee. Joe Kopasz is the bext in the business, but he can't do it alone. So I am gonna bring back a fine referee who was fired without cause. Put your hands together for NICK PATRICK! (Nick Patrick emerges from the dressing room briefly, acknowledges the Commissioner, and disappears backstage.)

JR: Very good work, Luke! You are assembling an eminently qualified team indeed.

Luke: Well thank you, JJ! One more announcement before we start the show. The NWA Cruiserweight Champion is coming to the Heartland! We need a challenger for the belt, so we're gonna have us a tournament with the four top cruiserweights in the Heartland! Brutus, who did the computer pick for the tournament?

Beefcake: MIKE QUACKENBUSH, TITO SANTANA, JUSTIN CREDIBLE, and THE MOUNTIE.

Luke: Good job Brutus! We'll start the tournament tonight! Now that's enough talking, let's have some matches!

JR: Right you are, Mr. Commissioner! Our first contest will feature a surprise, brought to us by Heartland Manager SLICK! Slick has signed a new wrestler into his fold and promises a big debut here tonight.


(Tonight's referee: Nick Patrick)


The music, "Hybrid Stigmata" by Dimmu Borgir fills the arena and Delirious races excitedly to the ring. He hits the ring to the cheers of the fans, and begins dancing in a fashion similar to Slick.

JR: It's DELIRIOUS! Fans, it appears that Delirious will be the new man in the entourage of Slick.

The music, "Jive Soul Bro" plays overhead as SLICK appears at the top of the ring ramp, followed by MASKED SUPERSTAR. Superstar flexes for the crowd as Slick prances and points at Superstar. Delirious appears stunned as he watches Slick and Superstar head to the ring.


DELIRIOUS vs. MASKED SUPERSTAR
Delirious was clearly distraught over the rejection from Slick. The newcomer Superstar took advantage, gaining control from the opening bell. Superstar seemed to delight in Delirious' misery, as he tortured his foe with repeated Spinning Neckbreakers. But Superstar pulled Delirious off the canvas several times to continue the abuse. After several finishers, Slick managed to convince his man to finish off Delirious for a decisive victory.

WINNER: MASKED SUPERSTAR
(Superstar pinned Delirious after a Head Butt)


JR: That appears to be an unfortunate misunderstanding. Poor Delirious must have thought he was the new man on Slick's team! Superstar was more than happy to take advantage of thie situation and come away successful in his debut match.



TITO SANTANA & PEPPER GOMEZ vs. THE KILLER BEES
Both teams executed crisply and traded the advantage throughout this highly competitive bout. The Bees looked to be taking charge when Blair leveled Gomez with a suicide dive and Brunzell followed with a Killer Dropkick. But Santana came into the ring to interrupt the pinfall and save the match! In the chaos that followed, Gomez surprised Brunzell with a Mexican Cradle and a quick pinfall!

WINNERS: TITO SANTANA & PEPPER GOMEZ
(Gomez pinned Brunzell with a Mexican Cradle)


JR: A fine match for both teams, and a hard-earned victory for Santana and Gomez.

Without warning, JR is interrupted by the arrival of JIM CORNETTE, KING KONG BUNDY, STAN LANE, and BOBBY EATON. The fans boo lustily as Cornette climbs into the ring.

Cornette: That's fine, people. Boo all you want! You dunderheads have no sense of perspective. You wanna boo me? I tried to do you a favor. There could be only one thing worse than leaving Heartland Wrestling in the hands of that carpetbagger Ted DiBiase. What could be worse? Putting that rat-infested hayseed Cousin Luke in charge! I tried to bring Bundy here to save you fans from the mediocrity that lies ahead, but who knew that HACKSAW DUGGAN would screw things up? That's right, Duggan, from this point forward I plan to make your life a living hell! Tonight is that night that you pay the price for your misdeeds! Bundy is going to take you out behind the woodshed and teach you a good lesson!

Lane: Boss- let me! I want the match with Duggan tonight. I'm the one who was attacked and embarassed at Havoc XX.

Cornette: All right, Sweet Stan, you got it. Duggan, if you have the guts, you be in that ring tonight and Sweet Stan will tear you limb from limb!

Duggan appears at the top of the ramp with his 2X4 and gives a loud "HEY-OH!!!!!!" He points the 2X4 at Lane in the fashion of a rifle. He gives the fans a thumbs-up and disappears behind the curtain.

JR: Well, Mr, Cornette, I think you have your answer. Now let's head back to the ring for another exciting debut!



ANTONIO INOKI vs. MORTIMER THE MORTICIAN
The newcomer Inoki took some punishment from the rugged brawler Mortimer, but the technical skills of Inoki were the deciding factor as the Japanese star enjoyed a successful debut.

WINNER: ANTONIO INOKI
(Inoki forced Mortimer to tap out to an Octopus Hold)


JR: Very impressive performance indeed by Inoki. This man is an international superstar and he will be a force to be reckened with in the Heartland, no question about that. Now, let's see the Qualifying Matches for the Cruiserweight Title!



NWA CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING MATCH
MIKE QUACKENBUSH vs. JUSTIN CREDIBLE
It was the skill of Quackenbush against the intensity of Credible in this intriguing matchup. Quack controlled much of the action, but Justin brawled his way back in to the match on multiple occasions. When Credible finally appeared to have a decisive advantage, Quackenbush adeptly caught him coming off the ropes with a small package and trapped him for a surprise pinfall!

WINNER: MIKE QUACKENBUSH
(Quackenbush pinned Credible with a small package)


JR: Fans, there is not a finer in-ring technician in the sport than Mike Quackenbush. Even against a rugged brawler like Credible, the mat skills of Quackenbush reigned supreme on this night. Our second cruiserweight qualifier promises to be a much different contest, as these two men have a long and contentious history between them.



NWA CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFYING MATCH
TITO SANTANA vs. THE MOUNTIE
Santana may have been gassed after the earlier tag team match, as Mountie caught him off guard in the opening moments and trapped him in a painful Boston Crab. Tito struggled valiantly, but could not escape the hold and was forced to give it up.

WINNER: THE MOUNTIE
(Mountie forced Santana to submit to the Boston Crab)


JR: What a disappointing match. The past battles from these two have been very intense, but Santana just didn't have it tonight. It will be Mountie versus Quackenbush for the Cruiserweight Title Match. Now, let's see the Main Event confrontation between Stan Lane and Hacksaw Duggan!



SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH: NO DISQUALIFICATION
"SWEET" STAN LANE (w/JIM CORNETTE) vs. "HACKSAW" JIM DUGGAN
Duggan marched fearlessly into the hornets' nest and began laying the heavy lumber on Lane. But before the match had barely begun, "BEAUTIFUL" BOBBY EATON slipped into the ring and nailed Hacksaw with a low blow! Duggan crumpled to the mat and Lane covered him for a quick three-count!

WINNER: "SWEET" STAN LANE
(Lane pinned Duggan after outside interference)


After the pinfall, Lane and Eaton continued to put the boots to Duggan. But Hacksaw escaped from the ring and retrieved his 2X4, swinging wildly at both Midnights and chasing them away from the ring. As the Midnights and Cornette escaped up the ring ramp, Cornette took the microphone and screamed back at Duggan in the ring.

Cornette: Duggan! You goofy cross-eyed moron! Don't think for a minute that you have gotten the best of James E. Cornette! Me and my Midnights are going to put you into the ground. So I'll tell you what, Scruffy. Why don't you find yourself a partner and meet the Midnights in a tag match?

Duggan pointed his 2X4 at Cornette and bellowed another loud "HEY-OH!!!" as the Midnights left the ring area.



JR: Well- the war between Cornette and Hacksaw Duggan appears to only have just begun. Who will Hacksaw choose as his partner? That remains to be seen. As always, fans, it has been our privilege to present this broadcast for your viewing enjoyment. We'll be back on Monday night with our next episode of Adrenaline, live from Bowling Green, Ohio! Our main event will be the #1 contenders' match for the NWA Cruiserweight Title pitting MIKE QUACKENBUSH against THE MOUNTIE. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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NWA Heartland Card #168
Anderson Arena, Bowling Green, Ohio
October 13, 2008

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring with the microphone.

JR: Hello, fans! A special thanks to the Commissioner, COUSIN LUKE, for getting Heartland Wrestling back out on the road again! It is our privilege to be here on the campus of Bowling Green State University with tonight's episode of Monday Night Adrenaline. And what an exciting night we have in store! Our Main Event will feature the Heartland Television Championship on the line as the champ, TAKESHI MORISHIMA, defends the belt against THE DESTROYER. We also have the Number One Contenders' Match for the World Cruiserweight Championship pitting MIKE QUACKENBUSH against THE MOUNTIE. Let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE vs. "BULLET" BOB ARMSTRONG
Hammer made his debut with a vengeance, blasting Armstrong with a flurry of high-impact manuvers and staggering his foe. But Valentine made a costly error, uncharacteristically going for a deathjump. Armstrong caught him on the top rope and superplexing him to the floor, stunning him. The Bullet capitalized quickly and finished Valentine for the victory.

WINNER: "BULLET" BOB ARMSTRONG
(Armstrong forced Valentine to submit to a Sleeper Hold)


JR: A fine contest between two men from outstanding wrestling families. Both men making their first-ever Heartland singles appearances and it is the Bullet who was the better man on this occasion.



LARRY "THE AXE" HENNIG vs. STEVE "DR. DEATH" WILLIAMS
This "Battle of the Behemoths" was over before it started. Williams bulldozed Hennig from the opening bell, coming off the ropes with a powerful clothesline . Before "the Axe" knew what hit him, Williams delivered two thunderous Oklahoma Stampedes to score a decisive pinfall victory.

WINNER: STEVE "DR. DEATH" WILLIAMS
(Williams pinned Hennig after an Oklahoma Stampede)


JR: Wow! Steve Williams is a BEAST, pure and simple. He put aside a very tough man indeed. Now, fans, we have a tag team match featuring THE HILLBILLIES! As you may recall, a couple of weeks ago, UNCLE ELMER suffered a frustrating disqualification in a match against THE DESTROYER. After that match, Elmer put out a call for the services of a manager. But unfortunately for Elmer, no one has offered him a contract and his frustration continues. Let's see if his fortune changes in tag team action as he heads to the ring with his partner, HILLBILLY JIM.



TEAM CANADA (ANGELO MOSCA & THE MOUNTIE) vs. THE HILLBILLIES (HILLBILLY JIM & UNCLE ELMER)
In a marathon match, the Hillbillies and the Canadians battled back and forth evenly. On two occasions, the Canadians nearly had the match won, but Jim helped Elmer narrowly escape pinfalls both times. The Hillbillies battled back gamely to pull themselves back into the contest. Midway through the match, DELIRIOUS appeared at ringside and began cheering the Hillbillies. The Hillbillies seemed to respond, and the Canadians became frustrated. Jim floored Mosca with a side suplex and had him covered, but Mountie interrupted the count with a big elbow drop. Joe Kopasz tried to put Mountie out of the ring, but he stubbornly refused to obey the five-count as he put the boots to Jim. Kopasz called for the disqualification and awarded the match to the Hillbillies.

Following the match, the bluegrass music played and the Hillbillies danced joyfully. Delirious did a gleeful two-step at ringside. When the Hillbillies invited Delirious to join them in the ring, he grinned sheepishly and nervously departed from the ring area.

WINNERS: THE HILLBILLIES
(Mountie was Disqualified for outside interference)


JR: Now that is a bizarre scene indeed. I don't know why Delirious made his appearance at ringside, or why he wouldn't come into the ring to dance with the Hillbillies. But I do know that Elmer and Jim looked quite good indeed in their return to tag team action. It will be most intriguing to see how this situation continues to develop. Fans, we now have a special match ahead as we seek a new contender to the Heartland Heavyweight Championship. Four of the top wrestlers in the Heartland are slated for qualifying matches, beginning with our next contest.



NWA HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: QUALIFYING MATCH
BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK) vs. "HACKSAW" JIM DUGGAN
Brazil and Duggan locked horns in a full-out brawl, knocking each other around the ring mercilessly. Bobo got control and pounded Duggan with a series of Coco Butts, but ol' Hacksaw was unfazed by the blows and kept coming back for more. Brazil was more than happy to oblige, continuing to pound on Duggan before finishing him off with a Big Hammer Punch.

WINNER: BOBO BRAZIL
(Bobo pinned Duggan after a Big Hammer Punch)


JR: What a brawl! Don't ask me WHAT Bobo was thinking- trying to hurt Duggan with blows to the head? But in the end, Brazil is your victor, and one step closer to a Heartland Heavyweight Title match!



NWA WORLD CRUISERWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: #1 CONTENDERS' MATCH
"LIGHTNING" MIKE QUACKENBUSH vs. THE MOUNTIE
This match was a fast-paced, back-and-forth affair featuring multiple reversals, Quackenbush dazzled the crowd and Mountie kept up the pace. After a lengthy period of manuvers and counters, Quackenbush electrified the crowd with a daring tope suicida onto the arena floor! Both men crashed to the floor and lay motionless for a time. Quackenbush made it to his feet first, and executed a dazzling springboard moonsault onto the Mountie! The second move took all the starch out of Mountie, allowing Quack to roll him back into the ring and finish him off.

WINNER: "LIGHTNING" MIKE QUACKENBUSH
(Quackenbush pinned Mountie after a Quackendriver II)


JR: What a match! No question, that is one of the best performances I have seen from the Mountie. He is a controversial figure outside the ring, but tonight he showed me some tenacity inside the squared circle. But Quackenbush was one step ahead and comes out your winner in this contest. He will now square off against the NWA Cruiserweight Champion for his shot at glory!



NWA HEARTLAND TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP
TAKESHI MORISHIMA (c) vs. THE DESTROYER
The champion Morishima held a 70-pound weight advantage in this bout, and was more than willing to throw his weight around. Morishima attacked with kicks and forearms, setting up Destroyer for a running hip attack. But the Destroyer survived the massive blow and put his technical expertise to work, dropping Morishima with a suplex and torturing him with a single-leg Boston Crab! Morishima strained and struggled to make it to the ropes, forcing Destroyer to break the hold. But the Destroyer was waiting as Morishima staggered to his feet, catching the giant Japanese in an Intelligent Sleeper Hold! Destroyer locked in the hold masterfully, manuevering Morishima to the center of the ring. Takeshi fought valiantly, but was unable to escape the hold and finally succumbed as Joe Kopasz dropped the arm for the third and final time.

WINNER: THE DESTROYER
(Destroyer knocked out Morishima with an Intelligent Sleeper Hold)

THE DESTROYER CAPTURES THE HEARTLAND TELEVISION CHAMPIONSHIP!



JR: Wow! Fans, history has been made here in Bowling Green! The Destroyer just defeated Morishima and captured the Heartland Television Title! I must say, Destroyer is a very capable opponent and I am not surprised at the outcome of that match, but I am shocked at the degree of dominance that he showed in taking down the former champion. Congratulations to Destroyer on a terrific accomplishment indeed. Fans, we thank you so much for joining us here tonight. We'll be back on Friday night with the next episode of Fury, live from the Toledo Sports Center. Our main event will feature a non-title rematch between NWA Heartland Heavyweight Champion BRUISER BRODY and the former champion JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!