NWA Heartland presented by Daytondave

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Heartland Championship Wrestling Press Conference
November 14, 2008

The press conference opens with Heartland Commissioner COUSIN LUKE behind the podium, flanked by TED DIBIASE and BRUTUS "THE GEEK" BEEFCAKE.

Luke: Howdy! I wanna thank y'all for comin' tonight. We gots a very important announcement fer ya! We wanna thank everbody who has made the return of Heartland Rasslin' such a great success! Now, Brutus, buddy- you been keepin' the money fer us. Tell the fans what ya told me.

Brutus: Sir, I am pleased to report that Heartland Wrestling has recorded monumental profit margins in the past quarter, and that the shareholders are tremendously favorable about the economic projections for the upcoming fiscal year.

Luke scratches his head and looks at DiBiase.

Luke: What did he just say?

DiBiase: We're making money by the wagon load!

Brutus: But unfortunately, sir, the remainder of the NWA is anticipating an unprecedented financial shortfall.

Luke strokes his beard and looks to DiBiase again.

DiBiase: The other guys are losing money by the wagon load.

Luke: Yeah, I remember that part. Now, Mr. DiBiase- tell them about your corpulent rooster plan!

DiBiase suppresses a smirk and moves to the podium.

DiBiase: I think you mean the corporate restructuring plan. Fans, effective immediately, Heartland Wrestling, Inc. is withdrawing from the NWA. From this point forward, the federation will now be known as Heartland Championship Wrestling.

Luke: No more NWA Heartland?

DiBiase: No, sir. HCW will be expanding its roster, and will produce two separate shows each week: OLD SCHOOL SATURDAY NIGHT, and WEDNESDAY NIGHT WARFARE. So fans, be sure to tune in this week for the debut of the new Heartland Championship Wrestling!

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
Cintas Center, Cincinnati, Ohio
November 15, 2008 (Card #175)

The show opens with TED DIBIASE and COUSIN LUKE in the ring, accompanied by BRUISER BRODY, OX BAKER, LARRY ZBYSZKO and BOBBY HEENAN. DiBiase addresses the crowd.

DiBiase: Hello, fans! Welcome to Cincinnati and our first broadcast of Old School Saturday Night. In the tradition of the Saturday Night 6:05 wrestling time slot, we will be bringing you action with some of the finest stars in wrestling history! Heartland Championship Wrestling will recognize its Heavyweight Champion, Bruiser Brody, and HCW Tag Team Champions, Ox Baker and Larry Zbyszko. All competitors in both divisions of HCW will be eligible to challenge for those titles. The Old School division of HCW will recognize a United States Champion, U.S. Tag Team Champions, and a Great Lakes Champion. The U.S. Championship will be awarded to the former Television Champion, THE DESTROYER. The U.S. Tag Team and Great Lakes championships will be awarded in the near future. Before we begin tonight's matches, Commissioner Luke and I would like to introduce the newly appointed General Manager of Old School Saturday Night, JR JAMES!

JR James strides to the ring, waving and acknowledging the cheers of the fans.

JR: Thank you, Commissioner Luke and Mr. DiBiase. And thank you, fans of the Old School, for making the Heartland such a rich wrestling organization. Now, with no further ado, let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Charles Robinson)


JOHNNY VALENTINE vs. RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS (w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN)
The opening match of Old School was an epic confrontation! Stevens and Valentine went toe to toe for over 15 minutes, with multiple near falls and frequent forays out of the ring. Valentine survived a couple of Bombs Away from Stevens, then nearly had the Crippler beaten after an Atomic Skullcrusher. But Bobby Heenan interrupted the count saving his man but paying a heavy price as Valentine clotheslined the Weasel halfway to Kentucky! Another Atomic Skullcrusher was all Valentine needed from there to record a hard-fought victory.

WINNER: JOHNNY VALENTINE
(Valentine pinned Stevens after an Atomic Skullcrusher)


JR: Outstanding match for Valentine as he continues to frustrate the Heenan Family and move forward in the rankings. Could the Great Lakes championship be within his reach?



THE VALIANT BROTHERS (JIMMY & JOHNNY) vs. TEAM CANADA (ANGELO MOSCA & THE MOUNTIE)
The Valiant Brothers made a successful Heartland debut, picking up the victory in a highly competitive match. The brothers wore out Mountie in the early stages of the match. Mosca tagged in and took control briefly before the Valiants' teamwork propelled them to the win.

WINNERS: THE VALIANT BROTHERS
(Jimmy pinned Mosca after a Super Elbow)


JR: A fine performance by the brothers Valiant, newly signed to the Old School. But just wait, fans, we have another MAJOR surprise signing to announce later tonight!



KING KONG BUNDY (w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. GIANT BABA
One wrong move proved costly for Baba! After controlling the early stages of the match, Baba was slow to ascend the turnbuckle while preparing for a Deathjump. Bundy caught the Japanese star, slammed him to the mat, and crashed onto him with a massive Avalanche to capture a five-count victory.

WINNER: KING KONG BUNDY
(Bundy pinned Baba after an Avalanche)


JR: Bundy comes away victorious in the battle of the behemoths. No question, he is an imposing figure, made even more dangerous by the presence of one James E. Cornette at ringside.



THE ARMSTRONG FAMILY (BOB & BRAD) vs. THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (BOBBY EATON & STAN LANE w/ JIM CORNETTE)
The Midnights proved their mettle as one of the all-time great tag teams with a decisive win over the Armstrongs.

WINNERS: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
(Eaton pinned Brad after a Veg-O-Matic)


JR: A fine night for Cornette indeed. We have learned that DENNIS CONDREY has signed to wrestle on Wednesday Night Warfare, so it will be King Kong Bundy's job to watch the Midnights' backs and do Cornette's dirty work. But this is one dangerous big man and Cornette is confident that Bundy is up to the task.



BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK) vs. ANTONIO INOKI
The power of Brazil was too much for Inoli to withstand! Bobo survived an Enzuigiri, then came back to blast Inoki with a Bobo body slam and finish him with a pair of Coco Butts.

WINNER: BOBO BRAZIL
(Brazil pinned Inoki after a Coco Butt)


JR: An impressive match indeed by Bobo Brazil. This man can absorb a ton of punishment and keep coming back for more. You have to put this man on a short list of top names in the Old School. But fans, perhaps no name will top the man we are to introduce next. Heartland Championship Wrestling is proud to present our newest acquisition- a former NWA World Heavyweight Champion. Fans, say hello to HARLEY RACE!



JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA vs. HARLEY RACE
Snuka and Race went to war in this exciting slugfest. Snuka kicked out of the legendary Race piledriver, but Harley was able to follow suit and power his way out after the Superfly Leap! Neither man backed down as the action heated up and ultimately spilled out of the ring. After several battles on the arena floor, Race took things too far and refused to heed Charles Robinson's instructions to return to the ring. Snuka wisely slid back under the ropes before the five-count, and it cost Harley the disqualification in his Heartland debut.

WINNER: JIMMY SNUKA
(Race disqualified after failing to return to the ring)


After the decision, a frustrated Race came to the announcers' table.

JR: Harley Race! Sir, I cannot begin to express what an honor it is-

Race: Enough of the platitudes, fella. I ain't here to rest on my laurels. I'm here to win matches! Jimmy Snuka is a tough dude and it's never a picnic to square off with him. But to have success in this business, a man has to watch his back. So I am here tonight to look for someone to represent my interests in the Heartland- inside of the ring and out.

JR: You are looking for a manager?

Race: Whatever it takes.

Race drops the microphone and leaves the ring area. Snuka greets him with a handshake and the competitors leave together.

JR: Fans, what a revelation! Harley Race is here- and he is looking for a manager! No question, the phone lines will be ringing off the hook as every manager in the federation will be looking to acquire this services of this legendary star. Now, fans, let's get back to action and take a look at tonight's main event!



MAIN EVENT: HEARTLAND SIX-MAN TOURNAMENT
NICK BOCKWINKEL, THE CRUSHER, & DON MURACO vs. BRAD, BOB, & BRIAN ARMSTRONG
The powerful trio of Bockwinkel, Crusher and Muraco outpaced the Armstrongs after an intense struggle. Brian put on an excellent showing for the honor of the Armstrongs, but the combined talents of the Bockwinkel's Army was too much.

WINNERS: BOCKWINKEL, CRUSHER & MURACO
(Crusher pinned Brad with Power Forearms)


JR: What an awesome collection of talent! Bockwinkel, Crusher, and Don Muraco together as one unit will be an imposing force indeed. Fans, this brings to a close our premier broadcast of Old School Saturday Night. We thank you so much for joining us for tonight's action. Heartland Championship Wrestling will be back on Wednesday evening with the debut of Warfare! A new era of talent will be on display in an exciting night that you won't want to miss. Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!



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HILLBILLY JIM: Severe Injury through card 177

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
Hobart Arena, Troy, Ohio
November 19, 2008 (Card #176)

The show opens with COMMISSIONER LUKE in the ring accompanied by the lovely MISS BERTHA. Luke is decked out in a Hawaiian shirt and sunglasses, Bermuda shorts, black socks, and sandals. Miss Bertha is wearing an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini and both are drinking margaritas.

Luke: Howdy! Welcome, y'all to our new rasslin' show! This here is Wednesday Night Warfare. It's the rasslin' show for the new generation! As you can tell, we gots a lotta fun stuff planned fer this show. I'd like to thank MISS ELIZABETH for the nice gift- she wore this same bikini back in the day! She didn't look quite so curvy as my lovely Miss Bertha, but she was a nice lady anyhow. Now, to git our show started, I wanna introduce the new General Manager for Warfare. Some of y'all may remember this feller from days gone by. So let's bring him out!

The music, "Big Shot" by Billy Joel blares overhead as DAYTONDAVE makes his appearance at the top of the ramp! The fans are shocked as Daytondave makes his way down the aisle and takes the microphone.

Daytondave: That's right, fans! The best-looking wrestling promoter in the whole U S of A is back and ready for action! Who better than Daytondave to usher in the new generation of Heartland Wrestling action! We've got the hottest young talent in the industry lined up for you. So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!

Luke: But Daytondave, what about the titles?

Daytondave: Titles? We'll have plenty of titles, my man. The #1 title will be the Warfare American Championship. We'll start that tournament tonight. We have a few tag teams signed, but we still have some slots open and those contracts will be up for grabs. Finally, we'll have a Warfare Combat Championship that will be contested under 24/7 rules! We'll throw half the roster in for a battle royal tonight, and the other half next week. The two winners will square off to determine the first Combat Champion!

Luke: Daytondave, you're a genius!

Daytondave: And a chick magnet- don't you forget about it! Speaking of which, I have one more surprise for the fans before we get rolling. Please welcome back to the Heartland, Referee HEATHER OWENS!

The crowd cheers as the scrappy young referee makes her way to the ring.

Daytondave: Now, fans- enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: Heather Owens)


WARFARE CONTRACT MATCH
THE HEADSHRINKERS (SAMU & ALOFA) vs. THE HEARTBREAK EXPRESS (SUPERSTAR SEAN & FABULOUS PHIL DAVIS)
This match was all over the place! The Davis Boys battled the Samoans all over the arena. Sean Davis appeared to have Alofa pinned, but the Headshrinker escaped from the ring and managed to finally tag out to Samu, who surprised Sean with a massive headbutt for the victory.

WINNERS: THE HEADSHRINKERS
(Samu pinned Superstar Sean after a Headbutt)


Daytondave: Those Headshrinkers are a couple of big scary dudes! They will make a nice addition to the Warfare tag team division. Too bad for the Heartbreak Express, I kinda liked those guys, but they had their shot and couldn't get the job done!



MORTIMER THE MASKED MORTICIAN vs. STEVE CORINO

Before the match, Daytondave came down to the ring and addressed Mortimer.

Daytondave: Hey, Morty- come over here. Now that Daytondave is back in charge, you don't have to wear that mask any more. Everyone on the planet knows your true identity, except maybe our esteemed Commissioner- but he'll get over it. Whatever wrongs you perpetrated in the past are yesterday's news, and with me you can start with a clean slate. So let's lose the mask and be your own man again!

Morty hesitates, then pulls off the mask and once again reveals himself as NECRO BUTCHER. COMMISSIONER LUKE storms out of the dressing room.

Luke: Hey, boy! It's you! You sneaky feller- I told you never to come around here no more!

Daytondave steps in front of Luke as the commissioner reaches the ring apron.

Daytondave: Now, Luke, didn't your mama teach you to forgive and forget?

Luke pauses, then nods his head and offers Necro a handshake.

Luke: Daytondave, once again you are a genius! Now Necro, you promise to be a good feller from here on out, and best of luck to ya!

Luke heads back to the dressing room area as Heather Owens prepares the ring for the match.


NECRO BUTCHER vs. STEVE CORINO
Necro returned to his wild ways, brawling with Corino inside the ring and out. Corino stood his ground, dishing out punishment and dropping Necro with a vicious mule kick to the groin. Necro blew a fuse, going to the arena floor and retrieving a steel chair. Necro blasted Corino with the chair, forcing Heather Owens to call for the disqualification.

After Heather stopped the match, Necro continued to pursue Corino with the chair. But Corino grabbed Heather and pulled her in front of him. Necro stopped his chair shot in the nick of time, narrowly missing Heather as Corino bolted for the locker room.

WINNER: STEVE CORINO
(Necro Butcher disqualified for hitting Corino with a Steel Chair)


Daytondave: Now that's the Heather we all know and love! She ain't afraid to mix it up with even the most dangerous wrestlers in the Heartland. But Corino, don't think for one minute that you are gonna turn tail and run away from a fight. I am booking a rematch between the two of you- NO DISQUALIFICATION!



"RAVISHING" RICK RUDE vs. CHRIS CANDIDO (w/ Tammy Lynn Sytch)
The fireworks in this match began before the bell even sounded! As Candido and Tammy waited in the ring, Rude laid eyes on the lovely Tammy and began lewdly gyrating his hips. Candido took exception to this, and launched himself at Rude with a flurry! Candido bloodied Rude's nose with a stiff right hand before Heather Owens could ring the opening bell! But Rude insisted that the match continue. Without the least hesitation, Rude took the match to Candido and put on a wrestling clinic. Candido fought his way back gamely, but Rude finally dropped him for a clean pinfall.

After the match, Rude again approached Tammy, swiveling his hips and puckering his lips. But Tammy slapped Rude across the face! The crowd roared as Rude steamed, but Candido quickly pulled Tammy to safety as The Ravishing One stormed away from ringside.

WINNER: "RAVISHING" RICK RUDE
(Rude pinned Candido after a Rude Awakening)


Daytondave: Rick Rude is a bad dude! Even with a bloody nose, he got the best of Candido! Tammy was certainly less than impressed, however, and it appears that yet another rivalry has been born.



THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS (DIEHARD DUSTIN LEE & SCOTTY VORTEKZ) vs. THE NEW AGE OUTLAWS (BG & KIP JAMES)
In a fast-paced, exciting match, the Outlaws struggled mightily to survive the lightning quickness of the Naptown crew. BG started off quickly, controlling both Dragons with a ground-based attack, but the match turned when the Dragons hit the accelerator. Scotty and Dustin dazzled the crowd with their crisp double-teams, and in the end surprised Kip and put him down for a three-count!

WINNERS: THE NAPTOWN DRAGONS
(Scotty pinned Kip after a Kiss of the Dragon)


Daytondave: Now that was a battle to behold! The Dragons didn't see much success during their first tour of duty here in the Heartland, but tonight they walked in here and scored a major upset over one of the top teams in the territory!



MIKE QUACKENBUSH vs. KONNAN
Quackenbush impressed everyone in the metroplis of Troy with a decisive win over the returning Konnan. The Mexican star got in a few good shots with his somersault lariat and 187, but Quack caught him with a series of Running Palm Strikes to wear him down and set him up for a spectacular flying finish!

WINNER: MIKE QUACKENBUSH
(Quackenbush defeated Konnan with a Swanton Dive)


Daytondave: That's exactly why this man holds the Candy Cup, ladies and gentlemen, and why he is considered the best cruiserweight in the business. Even giving up 60 pounds to Konnan, he controlled the tempo of that entire match and finished off his opponent with a flair.


As Quackenbush left the ring area, he was met at the top of the ramp by DANNY HODGE. Hodge looked over the champion, sneered, and strode directly to the announcer's table.

Hodge: Best cruiserweight in the business? We'll see to THAT! Listen, you skinny little nerd, Danny Hodge is the best cruiserweight in the HISTORY of this business. Candy Cup or not, I demand a shot at you in this ring. You haven't proven anything to anybody until you have a go with Danny Hodge!

Quackenbush stood at the top of the ramp and looked to the fans. As the crowd cheered, Quackenbush raised his arms and nodded his head to accept the challenge!

Daytondave: Wow! Danny Hodge will be a serious challenge for Quackenbush! But we know that Quack loves nothing better than to prove himself in the ring against all comers. We have one heck of a match to look forward to!



DANNY HODGE vs. ADAM PEARCE
As Hodge finished his tirade, he was attacked from behind by Adam Pearce! But Danny was no easy victim, as he deftly manuvered his way out of a body slam and clamped Pearce into a vicious arm bar. Before Pearce knew what had happened, Hodge whipped him to the mat with an Oklahoma Side Roll and pinned him cleanly!

WINNER: DANNY HODGE
(Hodge pinned Pearce with an Oklahoma Side Roll)


Daytondave: Are you kidding me? Hodge just turned around that Pearl Harbor job and pinned Adam Pearce in less than one minute! He is already focused and gearing up for his challenge against Mike Quackenbush. That will be a fascinating battle of contrasting styles and I cannot wait to see how that situation plays itself out! Finally, folks, let's get the rest of the Warfare roster out here and let's finish the night with a Battle Royal!



MAIN EVENT: BATTLE ROYAL
JUSTIN CREDIBLE was suplexed out by DAN SEVERN
MIL MASCARAS was backdropped out by BUFF BAGWELL
DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE was tossed out by DAN SEVERN after a choke sleeper
PEPPER GOMEZ and B.G. JAMES were both clotheslined out of the ring by DAN SEVERN
THE SANDMAN flipped out of the ring after missing a wild charge at CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI
BUFF BAGWELL was knocked out of the ring with a Jumping Spin Kick by TIGER MASK
JUSHIN LIGER was clotheslined out of the ring by TAKESHI MORISHIMA
TITO SANTANA flew from the ring after a Cyclone Kick by SCOTTY VORTEKZ
COWBOY BOB ORTON was eliminated by a Scissor kick to the face by CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI
TAKESHI MORISHIMA was backdropped out of the ring by DAN SEVERN
SCOTTY VORTEKZ was dropkicked out by TIGER MASK
TIGER MASK was eliminated by a Ricola Bomb by CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI
DAN SEVERN was eliminated after a Spinning Toe Hold by GORGEOUS GEORGE
CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI was backdropped out of the ring by GORGEOUS GEORGE
GORGEOUS GEORGE was clotheslined over the top rope by THE MISSING LINK

WINNER: MISSING LINK


Daytondave: Congratulations to the MISSING LINK! He becomes the first finalist for the Combat Championship match! Fans, it's been a great start for Wednesday Night Warfare. I am glad to be back and I know you all are glad to see the return of the Heartland Chick Magnet! Check us out again next week for more great matches, including another Battle Royal! That's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!


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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
Nationwide Arena, Columbus, Ohio
November 22, 2008 (Card #177)

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

JR: Fans, welcome to Columbus! The mood here in the capital city is festive as the Buckeyes clobbered that school up north this afternoon. Congratulations to Jim Tressel and all the men of the Scarlet and Gray! Ladies and gentlemen, we have a great show planned for you tonight. We have an extra-special main event title match planned for this evening, as the Heartland Tag Team Championship will be on the line! The dominant champions, OX BAKER and LARRY ZBYSZKO, will be defending the titles tonight against THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS! We're looking forward to a great show, so let's head to the ring for our opening contest.


(Tonight's referee: Nick Patrick)


BRUTUS "THE GEEK" BEEFCAKE & GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE vs. THE FOREIGN LEGION (IRON SHEIK & FRITZ VON GOERING w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
The team of Beefcake and Valentine was highly effective in their debut, isolated von Goering and dispatching him with little difficulty.

WINNERS: BEEFCAKE & VALENTINE
(Beefcake pinned Von Goering after a Flying Knee Smash)


JR: An excellent debut for the "Dream Team" of Beefcake and Valentine! The Foreign Legion team continues to struggle and Nikita Breznikov can't be too happy about that.



JIM LONDOS vs. "HACKSAW" JIM DUGGAN
The size difference was just too much for Londos. Duggan pounded the smaller man all over Columbus. Londos fought back gamely, nearly forcing a submission with a well-executed Boston Crab. But when Duggan reached the ropes, the hold was broken, and Hacksaw regained the momentum. Londos tried to escape the ring, but Duggan followed, and pounded him into the concrete with a running spear. Londos was completely spent, and unable to return to the ring ahead of Nick Patrick's 10-count.

After the decision, Duggan left the ring to assist the fallen Londos. Suddenly, KING KONG BUNDY appeared and attempted a sneak attack on Duggan! Duggan alertly sidestepped the onrushing Bundy, who slammed full force into Londos! Londos flopped back to the arena floor as Bundy got up and chased Duggan back to the locker room.

WINNER: HACKSAW JIM DUGGAN
(Londos counted out)



JR: Oh, my goodness! The hostilities between Duggan and Bundy continue to escalate. No question, Jim Londos was the wrong man in the wrong place at the wrong time in that situation. Looks like Londos will be all right, but he's got to hope that his future appearances wind up better than his first venture into the Heartland this evening.



DICK HUTTON vs. THE CRUSHER
In a surprisingly one-sided match, Hutton took control of the Crusher from the opening bell and simply outwrestled him for a decisive victory.

WINNER: DICK HUTTON
(Hutton forced Crusher to submit to an Abdominal Stretch)


JR: Dick Hutton is a proud man and a fine wrestler! This man won the OhioCon 2008 Legends Championship! That title propelled him to a contract here in the Heartland, and now his HCW career is off to a successful start indeed.



THE KILLER BEES (B. BRIAN BLAIR & JUMPIN' JIM BRUNZELL) vs. LARRY & CURT HENNIG
After a marathon match, the Hennigs mounted an amazing comeback to upend the Bees! The Bees isolated Larry Hennig early in the match and wore him down severely. Curt finally made the tag, and absorbed a series of moves from both Bees. But despite the frequent tags, Curt fought on and finally caught Brunzell in a Hennig Plex to score a pinfall!

WINNERS: LARRY & CURT HENNIG
(Curt pinned Brunzell after a Hennig Plex)


JR: What a performance by Curt Hennig! This fellow was not to be denied. The Bees had Larry Hennig dead to rights on more than one occasion, but once he managed to tag Curt into the match the momentum shifted dramatically. Young Curt managed to outduel both of the Bees and steal a victory for his side. Well done!



STEVE "DR. DEATH" WILLIAMS vs. MASKED SUPERSTAR (w/ SLICK)
Williams steamrolled the Superstar and put him down in under two minutes!

WINNER: STEVE WILLIAMS
(Williams pinned Superstar after an Oklahoma Stampede)


JR: What a dominant performance! You would think that Superstar had a Texas Tech jersey on the way that Williams plastered him. Now, fans, we have a very special match between a pair of double-tough Heartland newcomers indeed.



DON MURACO vs. NICK BOCKWINKEL
Despite their alliance, Muraco and Bockwinkel went at each other with intensity. Muraco did some damage, nearly gaining a pinfall after an Asiatic Spike. But Bockwinkel kept his cool and battled back, controlling Muraco and gaining a hard-fought submission.

WINNER: NICK BOCKWINKEL
(Bockwinkel forced Muraco to submit to an Abdominal Stretch)


JR: Wow! Muraco gave Bockwinkel all he could handle, but Nick still managed to come away victorious. I think we have the makings of a serious rivalry here. But one of the hottest rivalries in the Heartland is the competition between BOBBY HEENAN and JIM CORNETTE. And tonight, the crown jewels of those two managers will square off- with the HCW Tag Team Championship on the line!



MAIN EVENT: HEARTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO (w/ BOBBY HEENAN) (c) vs. THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (STAN LANE & BOBBY EATON w/ JIM CORNETTE)
The champs looked impressive tonight in a successful title defense! Zbyszko carried the load, saving Ox from a near fall, and finally roughing up Eaton and securing a clean win.

WINNERS: OX BAKER & LARRY ZBYSZKO
(Zbyszko knocked out Eaton with a Larryland Sleeper)

BAKER & ZBYSZKO RETAIN THE HEARTLAND TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP


JR: So the Heenan Family continues its dominance in the tag team ranks. Frankly, I am surprised at how convincingly the champions put aside an excellent team. Who will emerge as the next challengers to Baker and Zbyszko? Only time will tell. Fans, we do thank you for joining us here tonight in Columbus. HCW will be back in action on Wednesday night, as those wacky guys from Warfare take to the mats again. The boys are scheduled for another Main Event Battle Royal. If last week's episode is any indication, then Warfare should be a great show that you won't want to miss! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
Roberts Center, Wilmington, Ohio
November 26, 2008 (Card #178)

The show opens with the tune "Big Shot" by Billy Joel blaring overhead as DAYTONDAVE struts to the ring, decked out in his black Armani suit and sunglasses as he hits the ring, holding a microphone.

Daytondave: Hey fans, it's Wednesday Night Warfare coming back at ya! This is the hottest GM in the business, Daytondave, here to bring you tonight's action. We've got all sorts of happenings set for tonight! Another contract match, another battle royal, and a VERY special guest star are on the agenda for tonight! My man Joe Kopasz in the ring and our contract match is ready to roll. So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


WARFARE CONTRACT MATCH
THE BACKSEAT BOYS (TRENT ACID & JOHNNY KASHMERE) vs. TIMBER & SAVAGE-T
A crazy opening match on Warfare as both teams went all-out to gain the contracts! Early in the match, referee Joe Kopasz got caught in a collision and went down hard. Timber took advantage, using the opportunity to pound on Johnny Kashmere with repeated applications of the Log Splitter. But without a referee to count a pinfall, the match wore on. Just as HEATHER OWENS dashed to the ring, Kashmere finally caught Timber on the turnbuckle and hurled him to the mat! Kashmere was finally able to make the tag to Trent Acid. But Acid was on his own, while Timber and Savage-T tagged in and out frequently and keep the pressure on. Finally, Acid tossed Savage-T out of the ring and tagged a rested Kashmere back into the match. Johnny soared off the top rope with a magnificent dive onto Savage-T, slamming him hard onto the arena floor. As KJ Hill squealed, Savage-T struggled to his feet, but was unable to beat the 10-count back into the ring.

WINNERS: THE BACKSEAT BOYS
(Savage-T counted out)


Daytondave: Unbelievable! Both those teams wanted their Warfare contracts in the worst way. Good job, Backseat Boys, and welcome to Heartland Championship Wrestling!



GORGEOUS GEORGE (w/ CHERIE DUPRE) vs. DAN "THE BEAST" SEVERN
In the renewal of a rivalry which started in last week's battle royal, Severn and George engaged in a tightly contested battle. The crafty George used Severn's tights to manuver a couple of near falls, but the submission master ultimately overpowered George to earn the victory.

WINNER: DAN SEVERN
(Severn forced George to submit to the Wakigatame)


Daytondave: You talk about your battle between beauty and the beast! Dan Severn is a no-nonsense, straight ahead fighting machine and he ain't about to go in for any of George's nonsense. That's one dude that Daytondave would NEVER want to meet in a dark alley!



TIGER MASK vs. SABU
In a brief, but spectacular match, both flying stars pulled out all the stops! Sabu attempted to attack Tiger Mask before the opening bell, but Tiger reversed the attack, putting Sabu on the mat and slamming down on top of him with a rolling senton splash! Sabu rolled out of the ring, but Tiger Mask immediately launched into a Space Flying Tiger Drop on the arena floor, leaving both men dazed and wounded! Tiger Mask got to his feet first. but Sabu caught him and hurled him into the steel security rail! Sabu quickly rolled back into the ring, and as Tiger Mask slid under the bottom rope, Sabu plastered him with a triple jump moonsault and scored a clean pinfall!

WINNER: SABU
(Sabu pinned Tiger Mask after a Triple Jump Moonsault)


Daytondave: Those two can fly! Tiger Mask is an elegant aerial tactician, but Sabu is a genocidal maniac. Tonight, the brutality of Sabu was just too much for Tiger Mask to overcome. You heard it here first, fans, Wednesday Night Warfare is your home for the highest flyers and the hardest hitters in the world of professional wrestling! Now we have two of the hardest hitters you'll ever see, coming up next!



TAKESHI MORISHIMA vs. THE SANDMAN
In a surprising match, Sandman began by bad-mouthing Morishima before the opening bell. As the two opponents went nose-to-nose, JONNY FAIRPLAY came to ringside and began to harass Referee Joe Kopasz. Before Kopasz could disengage from Fairplay, Sandman and Morishima came to blows! Morishima overpowered Sandman and hurled him to the turnbuckle, where he crashed hard. But as Morishima charged into the corner, Fairplay pulled the Sandman out of the corner and Takeshi crashed into the buckle hard! Sandman got to his feet and dropped Morishima with a Hardcore DDT. Sandman made the cover, and Kopasz delivered a quick three-count and awarded Sandman the victory!

WINNER: THE SANDMAN
(Sandman pinned Morishima after a Hardcore DDT)


Daytondave: What on earth was that? Rest assured, fans, that is NOT tonight's special guest. I heard that Jonny Fairplay was in town tonight, but I had no idea that he was hooked up with Sandman! And what's with the fast count? I've never seen a questionable decision like that for as long as I've been watching Joe Kopasz. Whatever Jonny Fairplay said must have really rattled Kopasz. But the bottom line is, Sandman goes home your winner tonight.

As The Sandman departs, the tune "More More More" by the Andrea True Connection plays overhead as LARRY SWEENEY appears at the top of the ring ramp!

Daytondave: Now THAT'S what I'm talkin' about! Ladies and gentlemen, it is with great pleasure that I present to you tonight's special guest, and my good friend, Larry Sweeney!

Sweeney: Guest? Daytondave, my man, Larry Sweeney ain't no guest! HA HA HA HA! That's right, fans, Heartland Championship Wrestling is the new home of Sweet & Sour Incorporated! The Heartland is about to be treated to the long-awaited return of the greatest tag team on the planet! Sweet and Sour, beauty and power, 500 pounds of twisted steel and sex appeal, Larry Sweeney proudly presents to you, THE KINGS OF WRESTLING!



THE KINGS OF WRESTLING (CHRIS HERO & CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI w/ LARRY SWEENEY) vs. BLOODLUST (JUSTIN CREDIBLE & DRAKE YOUNGER)
The Kings duked it out with Bloodlust in a battle of contrasting styles. The Kings tied their foes in knots, with frequent tags and high-impact ring work. But the Bloodlust squad rallied back repeatedly, sending the action out of the ring and subduing the Kings through sheer brutality. All four men were battle weary, but it was Hero who took control by tying up Younger with a series of cravates and suplexes. Younger took the action back to the floor, where he whipped Hero to the ring railing. Hero went down hard, and referee Kopasz was forced to call for the disqualification.

WINNERS: THE KINGS OF WRESTLING
(Younger disqualified for out-of-the-ring brutality)

After the decision, Larry Sweeney hustled his men out of the ring area, battered but victorious. Younger and Credible stormed around the ring, kicking at the ropes in frustration. JONNY FAIRPLAY returned to the ring and put his arm around Younger. A brief exchange of words took place, and Fairplay shook hands with Credible and Younger and the three men left the ring together.


Daytondave: Now isn't this an interesting development! Larry Sweeney brings the Kings of Wrestling back to the Heartland- and then along comes Jonny Fairplay. Call me crazy, but I don't think that Fairplay is anywhere near Larry Sweeney's league in making champions. I guess we'll see what develops!



MIL MASCARAS vs. JUSHIN "THUNDER" LIGER
In yet another sensational, soaring duel, Mascaras used his size advantage to overpower Liger and hurl him out of the ring. Before Liger could recover, Mascaras launched himself with a flying bodypress onto the arena floor, smashing Liger onto the concrete. Liger was unable to return to the ring before the ten-count, and the decision was awarded to Mascaras.

WINNER: MIL MASCARAS
(Liger counted out)


Daytondave: Now THAT is impressive! Mil Mascaras was the inaugural OhioCon Grand Champion in 2007, and he was a tremendous signing for HCW. He should provide you fans with a lot of excitement in the weeks to come! Now, fans, let's head to tonight's Main Event Battle Royal. Remember, the winner of this match will square off against THE MISSING LINK in a match to crown the first-ever Warfare Combat Champion. Let's get it started!



MAIN EVENT: BATTLE ROYAL
KIP JAMES was eliminated by KONNAN as Kip was attempting to throw out SAMU
RICK RUDE was backdropped out by CHRIS CANDIDO
TOM PRICHARD was tossed out by SABU as Prichard tussled with DUSTIN LEE
STEVE CORINO was eliminated by DRAKE YOUNGER as Corino tried to oust CHRIS HERO
PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE was clotheslined out of the ring by DENNIS CONDREY
ADAM PEARCE was speared out of the ring by CHRIS CANDIDO
NECRO BUTCHER was suplexed out of the ring by DANNY HODGE
CHRIS CANDIDO was backdropped out by KONNAN
DELIRIOUS was tossed out by CHRIS HERO as he struggled with DRAKE YOUNGER
MIKE QUACKENBUSH and SABU were both eliminated by DENNIS CONDREY as they battled along the ropes!
DANNY HODGE and CHRIS HERO were both clotheslined out by SAMU
DUSTIN LEE was dropkicked out by DENNIS CONDREY
DRAKE YOUNGER and SAMU were double-clotheslined out of the ring by KONNAN
KONNAN was dropkicked out of the ring by DENNIS CONDREY

WINNER: DENNIS CONDREY


Daytondave: Dennis Condrey? Never saw THAT coming! Condrey showed up here on Warfare with no tag team partner and no Jim Cornette- and he comes away victorious in the battle royal! Fans, that was a helluva a battle royal! It didn't take long for RICK RUDE and CHRIS CANDIDO to get after each other again. And more than once, I thought DELIRIOUS and DRAKE YOUNGER were going to destroy each other! But it will be Loverboy Dennis against THE MISSING LINK for the HCW Warfare Combat Championship! Fans, as usual, the action on Wednesday Night Warfare has been intense and entertaining. Be sure and join us on Saturday for the next episode of Old School Saturday Night! Yeah, I know, listening to JR JAMES is about as thrilling as watching paint dry. But Saturday Nights are all about wrestling, and you know the action will be top notch! Meanwhile, Warfare will be back again on Wednesday night in our usual time slot. Until then, fans, that's our show and I AM OUTTA HERE!

[EpicDave]

Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
Toledo Sports Center, Toledo, Ohio
November 29, 2008 (Card #179)

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

JR: Good evening, fans of the Heartland! It is our privilege to present tonight's episode of Old School Saturday Night, coming to you live from Toledo, Ohio! We have a loaded card this evening, with some outstanding matches planned for you. Our main event will be the final first-round match in the Heartland Six-Man Tag Team Tournament as BRUTUS BEEFCAKE joins GREG AND JOHNNY VALENTINE to face off against DON LEO JONATHAN and LARRY AND CURT HENNIG. Let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest!


(Tonight's referee: Charles Robinson)


ANTONIO INOKI vs. RAY "THE CRIPPLER" STEVENS (w/ BOBBY THE BRAIN HEENAN)
Stevens surprised Inoki for a quick victory! After kicking out of an Enzuigiri, the Crippler floored Inoki with a Jumping Knee Smash to set up the Bombs Away! Stevens quickly made the cover, and the match was over before many of the Toledo fans had found their seats!

WINNER: RAY "THE CRIPPLER" STEVENS
(Stevens pinned Inoki after a Bombs Away)


JR: No question, the fans here expected more from Inoki than to be on the receiving end of such a quick pinfall. Even Bobby Heenan is stunned by the decisiveness of that victory!



THE KILLER BEES (B. BRIAN BLAIR & JIM BRUNZELL) vs. THE FOREIGN LEGION (IRON SHEIK & FRITZ VON GOERING w/ NIKITA BREZNIKOV)
The Bees dominated this battle for respect! Iron Sheik opened the match, butcould not hold up to the well-coordinated double-team manuevers of Blair and Brunzell. Sheik nearly was pinned after eating a high dropkick from Brunzell. When Blair tagged in, he caught Sheik in a tortuous Boston Crab. Breznikov jumped to the apron, interrupting Charles Robinson and allowing von Goering to break up the hold. But Breznikov's antics proved costly, as Robinson ejected him from ringside! As the match resumed, von Goering was able to tag in, but he fared no better. Blair slipped out of a back-bodu drop, landed on his feet, and caught Fritz by the back of the legs. He deftly locked in the Boston Crab again, and Brunzell fended off the Sheik. With no escape in sight, von Goering tapped out.

WINNERS: THE KILLER BEES
(Blair forced von Goering to submit to the Boston Crab)


JR: The Foreign Legion absolutely were shellacked in that match! They were in trouble from the opening bell, and once Breznikov was sent packing, the outcome of that contest was never in jeopardy.



GIANT BABA vs. JIMMY "SUPERFLY" SNUKA
This match was highly competitive and the momentum shifted frequently. Snuka gained the advantage with a suicide dive, but Baba survived the blow. When Snuka took to the air again, Baba sidestepped him and the Superfly crashed to the concrete. This was all that Baba needed, and the giant Japanese carried the momentum to victory.

WINNER: GIANT BABA
(Baba pinned Snuka after a Neckbreaker Drop)


JR: What a smart move! Baba clearly learned his lesson the first time around. Fool me once, as they say, and indeed Snuka paid the price the second time.



THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS (BOBBY EATON & STAN LANE w/ JIM CORNETTE) vs. TEAM CANADA (ANGELO MOSCA & THE MOUNTIE)
After being defeated by the HCW tag champions, the Midnights returned to form with style. The Canadians fought gamely, but Mosca went down hard after a Veg-O-Matic and was unable to rescue Mountie from the defeat.

WINNERS: THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS
(Lane pinned Mountie after a perfect Cross-Body Block)


JR: The Midnight Express dominated that match. When Cornette's men are on their game, there is no qiestion they are one of the finest tag team combinations in the history of this great sport.



BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK) vs. STEVE "DR. DEATH" WILLIAMS
An intense battle between two powerhouse superstars! Bobo staggered Williams early with a series of Coco Butts, and pummeled him with body slams and big hammer punches. But Doc took everything Bobo dished out and fought back with a vengeance. Williams repeatedly executed the Backdrop Driver, punishing Brazil and weakening him severely. When Slick tried to interrupt the proceedings, Williams clobbered him with a vicious clothesline! But the distraction was just the opening that Brazil needed, as Doc walked in to another Coco Butt and Bobo captured the three-count!

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


JR: Oh, my goodness! Just when it looked like Brazil was dead to rites, he crushed Williams and came away with the victory. Indeed, there are occasions in this sport when even the most educated fan has no concept of what to expect next. Brazil moves one step closer to becoming United States Champion! But Bobo will still have to go through more tough contenders to achieve that goal, including the winner of this next contest.



HARLEY RACE vs. KING KONG BUNDY (w/ JIM CORNETTE)
Race went right to work against Bundy, dropping him with a spinning neckbreaker and pitching him out of the ring. Bundy attempted to smash Race into a ringside table, but Harley reversed the move and drove Bundy's head through the table. As Jim Cornette frantically struggled to intervene, Race powered Bundy up and dropped him on the arena floor with a vicious piledriver! Race drew back a fist at Cornette, who ran for cover as Harley returned to the ring. Bundy remained on the arena floor as Charles Robinson completed a ten-count and the match was awarded to Race.

WINNER: HARLEY RACE
(Bundy counted out after a piledriver on the arena floor)


After the decision, Cornette grabbed the microphone and issued a furious tirade!

Cornette: Harley Race! You may be a world's champion back in the day, but that don't give you the right to come out here and try to end a man's career!

Race: What are YOU going to do about it, you little momma's boy?

Cornette: I'll show you, you beer-bellied swine! I intend to file a full report with the Commissioner's Office!

Race laughs openly and strides back to the locker room as Cornette helps Bundy to his feet.


JR: Looks like big trouble indeed for Harley Race. Jim Cornette has promised to file a report with the Commissioner. I wonder if he is going to tell the principal while he's at it. Distractions aside, folks, Harley Race proved his mettle in that contest, no question. He took the measure of a huge man and left him laying. Now, let's finish tonight's card with our Main Event!



MAIN EVENT: HEARTLAND SIX-MAN TOURNAMENT
BRUTUS BEEFCAKE, GREG VALENTINE, and JOHNNY VALENTINE vs. DON LEO JONATHAN, LARRY HENNIG and CURT HENNIG
The main event was a rugged brawl, with all six men pounding away and taking damage inside the ring and out. The Valentine squad was a more cohesive unit, managing to isolate Larry Hennig and punish him repeatedly. Johnny Valentine nearly had Larry pinned after an Atomic Skullcrusher, but Jonathan managed to interrupt the pinfall. Curt Hennig came to the aid of his father, pitching Johnny out of the ring and slamming him face first to the steel steps! This led Charles Robinson to immediately call for the bell and disqualify Hennig for his infraction.

WINNERS: JOHNNY AND GREG VALENTINE AND BRUTUS BEEFCAKE
(Curt Hennig disqualified for outside of ring attack on Johnny Valentine)

After the decision, Larry Hennig struggled to calm Curt down. But Jonathan appeared frustrated with the pair, and walked away from the ring, leaving the Hennigs behind as he departed.

JR: What a fierce battle that was! Both the Hennigs came away the worse for wear from that situation, and it will be the Valentines and Brutus moving another step closer to the $30,000 tournament prize. It looks like Don Leo Jonathan has abandoned his alliance with the Hennigs. That's a shame, because he and Curt Hennig showed some flashes of effectiveness in that match. But now, Larry and Curt need to pull themselves together and get back on track before their tag match against THE VALIANT BROTHERS next week! Fans, it has been a great night here in Toledo. We certainly hope that each and every one of you are in good health and counting your blessings this holiday season. Don't forget to tune in on Wednesday night for HCW Warfare, where you will be treated to more high-flying professional wrestling action! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

[crimsoncross]

Too bad Bundy lost to Race, I like that you have Bundy with Cornette and I see your Team Canada lost, my version of your team the Order of Canada ( The Mountie and Angelo Mosca ) are set for a Mid-South Tag Team Title Shot, it's interesting to see how same paired wrestlers fair in other feds...

[EpicDave]

Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
Bryan Field House, Bryan, Ohio
December 3, 2008 (Card #180)

The show opens with Warfare General Manager DAYTONDAVE in the ring, decked out in a Moschino blazer as he addresses the crowd.

Daytondave: Where are we? It's the middle of winter and my boss, Commissioner Luke, books us for a show in the middle of nowhere? What's up with that? It doesn't matter, fans, because Wednesday Night Warfare can heat up any arena on the planet! Before we get started, I wanna give a shout-out to my man ROB BENNETT and our sister promotion, TRADITION! Congratulations on an excellent Midwest championship tournament! Now let's get down to business. We have a hot night of action for you tonight, including a special double main event. We have a no-disqualification graudge match pitting CHRIS CANDIDO against RAVISHING RICK RUDE! These two have been at each others' throats for weeks now. Rude can't keep his eyes off Candido's girl TAMMY LYNN SYTCH, and who can blame him? And in our main event, a new Warfare Combat Champion will be crowned as THE MISSING LINK goes to war with DENNIS CONDREY. So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: Heather Owens )


NECRO BUTCHER vs. JUSHIN "THUNDER" LIGER
The bizarre Necro Butcher seemed to intimidate both Liger and Heather Owens. Necro took great liberties with the rule book, and Heather gave him more than adequate leeway to overpower the smaller opponent and record a decisive victory.

WINNER: NECRO BUTCHER
(Necro pinned Liger after a Tiger Driver)


Daytondave: Is it just me, or is everyone in Bryan County afraid of Necro Butcher? There must be a method to the madness, because it worked pretty well tonight and Necro scored a big win over a talented opponent. Before we hit the ring again, I want to bring out my good friend LARRY SWEENEY, who has a few things on his mind. Come on down, Larry!

The tune, "More, more, more" by the Andrea True Connection plays overhead as Sweeney struts to the ring.

Sweeney: Yes indeed, baby! Larry Sweeney and Sweet and Sour Incorporated are back in the Heartland! Daytondave, as usual you are lookin' fine and runnin' the best wrestling promotion on the planet. I am here tonight to introduce the newest member of Sweet and Sour Incorporated. Larry Sweeney is going to build a first-class wrestling empire, and this guy will be a cornerstone of the corporation. So fans, put your hands together for my man, "SCRAP IRON" ADAM PEARCE!



TAKESHI MORISHIMA vs. ADAM PEARCE (w/ LARRY SWEENEY)
Inspired by the vocal support of his manager, Pearce came after Morishima with a vengeance! "Scrap Daddy" floored Morishima with a big right hand at the opening bell, and kept after his foe relentlessly. Action spilled out of the ring, where Sweeney managed to interpose himself and protect his man. When Pearce whipped Morishima with a strap, the frustration boiled over. Morishima rammed Pearce facefirst into the steel railing at ringside, and Heather Owens immediately called for the disqualification.

After the disqualification, Morishima turned his attention to Sweeney and grabbed him by the lapels! But before Morishima could get a shot in, CHRIS HERO and CLAUDIO CASTAGNOLI sprinted to ringside and rescued the helpless manager. The instant he broke free, Sweeney sprinted back to the locker room.

WINNER: ADAM PEARCE
(Morishima disqualified for violence outside the ring)


Daytondave: How about THAT? Fans, that is precisely why my man Larry Sweeney is a genius! He can take a guy like Adam Pearce and topple a giant! You gotta believe, the sky is the limit for Sweet and Sour Incorporated!



THE HIGH ROLLERS (DIAMOND DALLAS PAGE & PLAYBOY BUDDY ROSE) vs. PELIGROSO (TITO SANTANA & PEPPER GOMEZ)
In a well-fought, competitive bout, the Mexicans managed to trap Page in the corner and do some damage. Gomez stunned Page with a Mexican Leap, then tagged in Santana. Tito wrapped Page into a deadly Figure-Four, and Gomez held off Rose's attempted rescue to seal the victory.

WINNERS: PELIGROSO
(Santana forced Page to submit to the Figure-4)


Daytondave: Ole! Ole! Ole! I guess it's Tequila and sombreros for everyone tonight. But seriously folks, Santana and Gomez have been on a roll recently. With that victory, these guys are in line for a shot at the HCW Tag Team Championship!



DAN "THE BEAST" SEVERN vs. MIL MASCARAS
Severn and Mascaras hooked up in an excellent bout which featured countless reversals and counters. Mascaras finally took the advantage by going to the air, stunning Severn with a suicide dive to set him up for a Flying Bodypress and a pinfall.

WINNER: MIL MASCARAS
(Mascaras pinned Severn after a Flying Bodypress)

After the decision, TITO SANTANA and PEPPER GOMEZ returned to the ring and congratulated both men.

Daytondave: Well how about that! It's a regular Mexican love fest!

Clearly annoyed, Santana strode to the announcers' table and grabbed the microphone from Daytondave.

Santana: That's enough! No more of this insulting and stereotyping! Me amigo Pepper Gomez and I are here to bring honor for the great nation of Mexico! We will not allow any more embarassment to la raza!

Daytondave appears nervous as he takes a step back from the raving Santana. Pepper Gomez picks up a steel chair as he and Mil Mascaras move closer.

Santana: The hombres of Peligroso will not stand for the denigration of the Mexican people!

At that moment, Gomez rears back with the steel chair... and nails Mascaras across the back!

Santana: Stupid masks! Strutting around the ring like some sort of adoquin! Mascaras, you are perdedor! Your foolishness is an embarassment to la raza!

Gomez throws the chair to the floor in disgust and spits on Mascaras. Santana tosses the microphone back onto the announcers' table and leaves the ring area with Gomez. Daytondave appears stupefied as he watches the men of Peligroso leave the ring area.


Daytondave: What the- ? Holy burrito... I thought my testiculos were in a vise for a moment there. I have NO IDEA what just happened here. Thank goodness, we have another match ready in the ring.



DANNY HODGE vs. STEVE CORINO
Hodge was completely dominant, dismantling Corino from the outset. After methodically wearing Corino down, Hodge finished him in style with his signature manuever.

WINNER: DANNY HODGE
(Hodge pinned Corino with an Oklahoma Side Roll)


Daytondave: Danny Hodge again has proven himself to be one tough SOB in the ring! It looks like Danny is headed this way for a conversation. Dude, what's on your mind?

Hodge: One thing, and one thing only is on my mind. Mike Quackenbush. Prancing around here claiming to be the best cruiserweight in the business. Not on your life! Quackenbush, I don't eat candy, but I'm coming after the Candy Cup as proof positive that I am the top dog in the cruiserweight division. I will do whatever it takes to earn that honor- and I don't care who I have to go through to get there. So, at Heartland Havoc XXII, Quackenbush, I want you to bring your best match- and bring that Candy Cup- and be prepared to kiss it goodbye!

Daytondave: Strong words from a strong competitor! Fans, remember, Heartland Havoc XXII is just two weeks away! Saturday night, December 20, will be the night that Danny Hodge and Mike Quackenbush hook it up for the Candy Cruiserweight Cup!



GRUDGE MATCH: NO DISQUALIFICATION
"RAVISHING" RICK RUDE vs. CHRIS CANDIDO (w/ TAMMY LYNN SYTCH)
In a one-sided beatdown, Rude floored Candido with a double thrust at the opening bell, the pounded him into the canvas. Candido's efforts to escape proved fruitless, as Rude followed him to the arena floor and dropped him with a swinging neckbreaker onto the concrete. Candido managed to stagger back to the ring as Rude gestured lewdly at Tammy, but the Ravishing One greeted him with a Rude Awakening to cap off the destruction.

WINNER: "RAVISHING" RICK RUDE
(Rude pinned Candido with a Rude Awakening)

After the decision, Rude continued to make gestures at Tammy. When Tammy came into the ring to attend to Candido, Rude moved in on her lustily, backing her into the corner as he swiveled his hips. Before Rude could lay a hand on Tammy she reached up and slapped him across the face! Rude angrily drew back his hand to strike her, but Candido grabbed him by the arm and decked him with a stiff right hand! Tammy slipped out of the ring and Candido quickly escorted her out of the ring area.


Daytondave: I guess you can't blame a guy for trying! Rick Rude obviously wants to get to know Tammy a little better- and who can blame him? But Tammy ain't interested and Candido ain't about to let Rude get away with any of his unwanted advances. You gotta believe that this ain't over! Now, let's finish the show with our main event, where we will crown the first-ever Warfare Combat Champion!



MAIN EVENT: HCW WARFARE COMBAT CHAMPIONSHIP
MISSING LINK vs. DENNIS CONDREY
The Missing Link made short work of Condrey. Link surprised Condrey with a top rope knee smash to the head, and quickly pounced on him with a Back Flying Head Butt to score a pinfall!

WINNER: MISSING LINK
(Link pinned Condrey after a Back Flying Head Butt)


MISSING LINK EARNS THE HCW WARFARE COMBAT CHAMPIONSHIP


Daytondave: This guy is a beast! Fans, The Missing Link is your new Combat Champion. And believe me, no one represents the straight-ahead, hardcore Combat style better than Link. This dude was hardcore before hardcore was cool. And remember, fans, the Combat Championship is on the line, 24/7- but who would want to mess with this guy? Time will tell- before you know it, some fool will be making his move. All right, fans- we're done here. Thanks for checking out Warfare tonight! Don't forget to tune in Saturday for the Old School broadcast. And mark your calendars now- Heartland Havoc XXII is coming on December 20! And don't forget to check out our sister federation at filsingergames.proboards106.com/index.cgi?board=fed2&action=display&thread=1816

That's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!

[EpicDave]

Heartland Championship Wrestling
Old School Saturday Night
James A. Rhodes Arena, Akron, Ohio
December 6, 2008 (Card #181)

The show opens with JR JAMES in the ring to greet the capacity crowd.

JR: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Old School Saturday Night! It is our privilege to be here in the fine city of Toledo for an exciting evening of professional wrestling competition. Old School is gearing up for the pay-per-view broadcast of Heartland Havoc XXII, two weeks from tonight! One of the exciting matches planned for Havoc will see THE DESTROYER defend his United States Heavyweight Championship! The challenger for that match will be chosen in tonight's main event, where GIANT BABA squares off against RAY "THE CRIPPLER" STEVENS. Now let's head to the ring for tonight's opening contest.


(Tonight's referee: Nick Patrick )


DON MURACO vs. JIM LONDOS
Londos put together some nice combinations in the opening exchanges, but the power of Muraco proved to be too much.

WINNER: DON MURACO
(Muraco forced Londos to submit to an Over-The-Shoulder Backbreaker)


JR: Two weeks ago, Muraco nearly knocked off Nick Bockwinkel. This big Hawaiian is indeed a formidable foe.



BRUTUS "THE GEEK" BEEFCAKE & GREG "THE HAMMER" VALENTINE vs. BOB & BRAD ARMSTRONG
The match had barely gotten underway when Bob Armstrong smacked Valentine in the head with a powerful knee lift and pinned him cleanly!

WINNERS: THE ARMSTRONGS
(Bob Armstrong pinned Greg Valentine after a Knee Lift)


JR: Ouch! I don't believe I have ever seen a guy get his lights put out with a knee lift in such a dramatic fashion. No question, Bob Armstrong has surprised some folks since his Old School debut.



MASKED SUPERSTAR (w/ SLICK) vs. THE CRUSHER
The fireworks in this match began even before the opening bell! As Crusher was being introduced, he grabbed the microphone and began taunting JR James, calling him a "poofy-haired skinny boy". Masked Superstar took exception to this, rushing to the ring and levelling Crusher with a forearm! But Crusher bounced right back up, and the brawl was underway. Both men pounded away, but Crusher got the better of the exchanges and Superstar was reeling! But Slick got involved at just the right moment, distracting Nick Patrick and allowing Superstar to deliver a devastating low blow! Superstar rallied, trapping Crusher in the Cobra Hold, but the Milwaukee brawler survived the agonizing hold and fought his way to the ropes. Crusher again fought back, taking advantage of the weakened Superstar and finally prevailing.

WINNER: THE CRUSHER
(Crusher pinned Superstar after a Crusher Bolo)


JR: That was completely unnecessary! Hair like this is a precious commodity. But if you're gonna talk the talk, you better be prepared to back it up in the ring, and indeed the Crusher did just that. Now, fans, we have a special announcement from the main man in the Heartland, COMMISSIONER LUKE.


COMMISSIONER LUKE appears at his desk. A large pile of paper sits in front of him on the desk. JIM CORNETTE is seated in front of the desk, ranting as the camera comes on.

Cornette: Luke, I'm telling you! Watch the tape! You can't sit back and let this sort of thing go on!

Luke: Easy now, Jimmy. I hear ya- and I already read this 167-page brief that you have filed. Bertha, honey, play that tape for us!

MISS BERTHA waddles into the office carrying a video tape. She places it into the VCR, treating the camera to several inches of butt cleavage as she bends down to push the "Play" button.

Footage is displayed from the match between KING KONG BUNDY and HARLEY RACE in Toledo. Bundy attempted to smash Race into a ringside table, but Harley reversed the move and drove Bundy's head through the table. As Jim Cornette frantically struggled to intervene, Race powered Bundy up and dropped him on the arena floor with a vicious piledriver! Race drew back a fist at Cornette, who ran for cover as Harley returned to the ring. Bundy remained on the arena floor as Charles Robinson completed a ten-count and the match was awarded to Race.

Cornette: See? That was a travesty! A miscarriage of justice! Mr. Commissioner, there's no place for violence like THAT in the world of professional wrestling! What are you going to do about it? I think you ought to fire Harley Race on the spot!

Luke sighs, and looks into the camera.

Luke: Jimmy, you have a point. But I ain't fixin' to fire nobody. But yore right, we cain't have a feller drop some body on his head that way. Harley Race, I declare that you are DISQUALIFIED from that match, and King Kong Bundy is the winner. Is that good enough?

Cornette: Luke, sir, you are a gentleman and a scholar! And did I mention, your taste in secretaries is... unmatched in this business!

Luke: Enough already, Cornette. Take your eyes off my secretary and get yore butt out of my office! Can we get back to some rasslin'?



JR: Fans, what a stunning turn of events indeed! Commissioner Luke has reversed the decision from last week's match- and declared King Kong Bundy to be the winner! No question, Harley Race will be none too pleased about that. Let's head back to the ring for our next match.



THE VALIANT BROTHERS (JIMMY & JOHNNY) vs. LARRY & CURT HENNIG
In another surprisingly quick match, the Valiant walloped Curt Hennig with a double clothesline and scored a quick pinfall victory!

WINNERS: JOHNNY AND JIMMY VALIANT
(Jimmy Valiant pinned Curt after a Super Elbow)


JR: E-Gads! Curt Hennig has been wrestling at such a high level- I am shocked to see him victimized so quickly by the Valiant Brothers.



JOHNNY VALENTINE vs. NICK BOCKWINKEL
Bockwinkel and Valentine went at it in a highly competitive encounter featuring numerous reversals and scientific exchanges. As the match wore on, Bockwinkel took control and punished Valentine with a Figure-4 leglock and repeated use of the Bockwinkel Sleeper. Valentine survived the onslaught, but his running lights were dimmed and he was easy pickings for a pinfall.

WINNER: NICK BOCKWINKEL
(Bockwinkel pinned Valentine with a Small Package)


JR: Wrestling is indeed a game of human chess. And no one moves the pieces with more precision than Nick Bockwinkel. Tonight was indeed a case in point as Bockwinkel took the measure of a very capable opponent.


As Nick Patrick prepares the ring for the next match, HARLEY RACE angrily storms to ringside and takes a microphone.

JR: Good evening, Mr. Race. I assume that you have come to discuss the decision made by Commissioner Luke earlier this evening?

Race: You're damn right I am. It's an outrage!

JR: You must be pretty angry at the Commissioner.

Race: Not so much. We all know that Luke is a good man, and he loves the business. Maybe he is a little simple- which makes him easy prey for a conniving little punk like Cornette. If I get my hands on Cornette, I will tear him limb from limb!

JR: But how do you intend to get your hands on Cornette?

Race: Good question. The guy always has his protection. So, I am going to dismantle his crew, one by one- starting with King Kong Bundy! JR, you tell our fine Commissioner that I want a match with Bundy at Heartland Havoc XXII - NO DISQUALIFICATION!

JR: Yes, sir, Mr. Race. Fans, the challenge has been made- Race versus Bundy at Heartland Havoc! Will Luke sign this match? We'll just have to wait and see.



"HACKSAW" JIM DUGGAN vs. DICK HUTTON
Duggan managed to control the tempo of this match, mixing it up with his wild brawling and preventing Hutton from taking him to the mat. After surviving a couple of pin attempts, Duggan stormed back to overwhelm Hutton and put him down for a three-count.

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


JR: Did I say something about human chess? That was before Hacksaw Duggan made his appearance. There's nothing cerebral about his style, no question about it. Ladies and gentlemen, I have just been informed that Commissioner Luke has made his decision! It will be Harley Race against King Kong Bundy in a no-disqualification matchup at Heartland Havoc! Also on the card at Havoc will be the Old School United States Heavyweight Championship, where THE DESTROYER will defend his title against the winner of tonight's main event!



MAIN EVENT: OLD SCHOOL UNITED STATES HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP: #1 CONTENDERS' MATCH
GIANT BABA vs. RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS (w/ BOBBY "THE BRAIN" HEENAN)
In a stunning finish, Baba appeared to have control of this match until Stevens rolled through a flying body press for a near fall! Before Baba could recover, Stevens crushed him with a Bombs Away and pinned him cleanly!

WINNER: RAY "CRIPPLER" STEVENS
(Stevens pinned Baba after a Bombs Away)


JR: Another surprising victory indeed for Ray Stevens! Can the Crippler take down The Destroyer and capture the U.S. Title? We'll see that match and much more at Heartland Havoc XXII! Just one more television broadcast before the big pay-per-view. So be sure to tune in on Wednesday night for Warfare, where BOBO BRAZIL will take on TAKESHI MORISHIMA for the opportunity for a Heartland Heavyweight title match at Havoc. You won't want to miss the big broadcast on Wednesday! Until then, fans, so long from the Buckeye State!

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Heartland Championship Wrestling
Wednesday Night Warfare
December 10, 2008 (Card #182)
Fulton County Fairgrounds, Fayette, Ohio

The show opens with Warfare GM DAYTONDAVE in the ring decked out in a black pinstriped Regent Herringbone suit as he prepares to address the crowd.

Daytondave: Good evening, fans, and welcome to Wednesday Night Warfare! Once again, Commissioner Luke has booked a show in the middle of Podunk, Nowhere. Right between the horseshoe tournament and the tractor pull, I suppose. With any luck, I'll get out of this place without soiling my thousand dollar threads. But don't you worry, ladies and gents, because Heartland Championship Wrestling can heat up any venue, large or small! And tonight will be no different. This is HCW's last TV broadcast leading up to Heartland Havoc XXII! The pay-per-view is shaping up to be sensational, but there is still business to be decided before December 20. And the top priority tonight is to determine who will face BRUISER BRODY for the HCW Heavyweight Championship! So, in tonight's main event, it will be the dangerous TAKESHI MORISHIMA against big, bad, BOBO BRAZIL in a number one contenders' match for a shot at the biggest prize in the Heartland! So grab yourself a cold one, relax, and enjoy the show!


(Tonight's referee: Joe Kopasz)


KONNAN vs. GORGEOUS GEORGE (w/ CHERIE DUPRE)
Konnan dominated much of the action before George angrily pitched him out of the ring. When Konnan threatened Cherie, George rushed to her defense and rammed Konnan headfirst to the security railing. Joe Kopasz was forced to call for the bell and award the match to Konnan.

WINNER: KONNAN
(George disqualified for violence outside of the ring)


Daytondave: Gotta hand it to Georgie. He may not look like much, but it takes a man to stand up for his woman- even at the cost of a match. And speaking of a man standing up for his woman, the heat continues between RICK RUDE and CHRIS CANDIDO! Rude has had his eye on Candido's girl, and Chris is none to happy about that. They had a serious donnybrook last week- but tonight we're going to take a look at each man in individual competition.



CHRIS CANDIDO (w/ TAMMY LYNN SYTCH) vs. TIGER MASK
Candido and Liger tore the ring apart in a classic battle featuring athleticism and technique. Candido kept the pace of the match in the ring and kept the pace slow, frustrating Liger's attempted aerial tactics. Candido wore Liger down and delivered a thunderous Blonde Bomb, but Liger managed to kick out and roll to the ring floor. As Liger attempted to recover, "RAVISHING" RICK RUDE made his way to ringside! Rude encountered Liger on the arena floor, grabbed him by the back of the neck, and hurled him into the crowd! Rude moved toward Tammy, but Candido intercepted him and a fierce brawl broke out! It took numerous men from the dressing room, led by BIG JIM THE ENFORCER, to pull apart the brawlers.

After the brawl was broken up, Joe Kopasz awarded the match to Tiger Mask by disqualification.

WINNER: TIGER MASK
(Candido disqualified for outside interference)


Daytondave: That didn't take long! Rude and Candido can't keep their animosity in check. Somebody is gonna get busted up before this is over!



THE HEADSHRINKERS (ALOFA & SAMU) vs. THE BACKSEAT BOYS (TRENT ACID & JOHNNY KASHMERE)
The two newest teams in the Heartland went at it for over 15 minutes in a fast-paced encounter. The momentum shifted repeatedly, until Kashmere nailed Samu with a dropkick! Kashmere followed with a Cradle Breaker, but Samu kicked out. Trent Acid hit the ring and delivered a double-team Backseat Driver! Quick as a flash, Acid knocked Alofa off the ring apron as Kashmere made the cover for the victory.

WINNERS: THE BACKSEAT BOYS
(Kashmere pinned Samu after a Backseat Driver)


Daytondave: Great match! Both the Headshrinkers and the Backseat Boys are going after it with intensity- and that's exactly what it takes to get to the top of the food chain in the Heartland!



THE SANDMAN (w/ JONNY FAIRPLAY) vs. "RAVISHING" RICK RUDE

Before the match, Rude got on the ring microphone.

Rude: All right, you Fulton County Fatsos... it's time for all you putrid, disgusting, doughnut-eating couch potatoes to watch a REAL sexy man in action! What I'd like to have right now is for that delicious dish TAMMY SYTCH to come down to the ring and help me take off my robe!

The crowd boos loudly as Rude waits expectantly for Tammy to come to the ring. After a few moments, no one comes from the locker room, but Rude appears unfazed.

Rude: Sure, you losers can boo all you want. The Ravishing One could care less. But I WILL have Tammy Sytch by my side, I promise you that. Chris Candido- I humiliated you last week at Warfare. I embarrassed you as a wrestler. You're not in my league! Next, I am going to humiliate you as a man. You're not in my league in that department either- and I am going to prove that to your girl Tammy. Now ring the bell so these pathetic morons can watch how a real man gets it done in the ring!

Once the match began, Rude beat Sandman to within an inch of his life! Sandman was nearly pinned after a piledriver, prompting Fairplay to enter the ring with a steel chair. Rude quickly disarmed Fairplay, and smacked him across the head with the chair! Sandman rushed at Rude, and also ate a chair shot for his troubles. When Joe Kopasz tried to take control, Rude bashed him with the chair, leaving bodies strewn throughout the ring! Rude threw the chair to the mat and stormed out of the ring.


WINNER: THE SANDMAN
(Rude disqualified for hitting Sandman with a steel chair)



As Rude departed from the ring, CHRIS CANDIDO dashed down the aisle and attacked! Candido caught Rude with a Thesz press and began pounding on him with right hands on the arena floor. Once again, BIG JIM THE ENFORCER and his security detail was forced into action to separate the melee. This time, COUSIN LUKE came to the ring and personally pulled them men apart. As the men were separated, Rude spat in the face of Candido! Candido was enraged and swung wildly, but Big Jim kept him tightly in his grasp and he was unable to land any more blows. Luke shoved his way between the combatants and called for a microphone.

Luke: All y'all stop right NOW! You two fellers are out of hand!

Candido: Rude! You pompous jackass! When I get my hands on you I am gonna make you pay!

Rude: Yeah, right, Candido. I own you in that ring! I am finished with you. And before long, Tammy will be finished with you too!

Candido hears the insult from Rude and starts swinging wildly again, but cannot escape from Big Jim.

Luke: I said ENOUGH! Rick Rude, I know you two fellers wanna fight, but you just struck a Heartland Official with a steel chair. I have no choice but to SUSPEND you for one month!

Rude rolls his eyes and begins cursing at Luke. Candido grabs the microphone from Luke!

Candido: Mr. Luke- sir! For me and for Tammy- this has to end! So please.... don't suspend Rude! Let me get my hands on him in the ring!

Luke thinks for a moment.

Luke: Well, that might calm things down a bit. Mr. Rude, what do you say?

Rude: You want a piece of me, Candido? I'll tell you what. I beat you once, I will do it again. Only this time- when I beat you, I get Tammy for 30 days!

Candido stares daggers at Rude.

Rude: What's the matter, Chris? You scared? Can't stand up for your pretty little lady? Get out of here, kid. You ain't worth my time, chicken!

Candido: What did you just call me?

Rude: Did I stutter?

Candido: Listen, you muscle-headed wind bag. I ain't no chicken!

Rude: Then I get my match?

Candido: You get your ass kicked!

Rude smirks.

Rude: That sounds like a "yes" to me. Luke- sign the match!

Luke: Now wait just a gol' durn minute, Rude. You ain't getting off that easy. You got yer match at Heartland Havoc XXII. BUT- if you lose that match, yer suspended- for TWO months!

Rude scowls at Luke, rubbing his chin. He makes a lunge at Luke before Candido interrupts.

Candido: What's the matter, Rude? You scared?

Rude snarls.

Rude: Punk- you got your match. You just tell that little lady of yours to get ready for thirty days of paradise with a REAL sexy man!

Rude sneers again and shakes himself free of the grip of the security guard. He brushes himself off and struts out of the ring area as Big Jim keeps a tight grip on Candido.


Daytondave: What about THAT, sports fans! Candido and Rude at Havoc with some incredible stipulations! Will Rude get his hands on Tammy? Or will he get a two-month suspension? That's one match I gotta see!



SABU vs. MIKE QUACKENBUSH
Sabu assaulted Quackenbush from the opening bell, nailing him with an Arabian Facebuster in the opening moments. Before Quack could recover, Sabu drilled him with a Triple Jump Moonsault and covered him for the pinfall!

WINNER: SABU
(Sabu pinned Quackenbush after a Triple Jump Moonsault)


Daytondave: Do you believe that? I've never seen Mike Quackenbush get his tail kicked like that! I don't think my man Quack is cut out for that degree of brutality. For that matter, no human being on earth is cut out for that! Sabu is one of a kind.



GRUDGE MATCH: NO DISQUALIFICATION
STEVE CORINO vs. NECRO BUTCHER
In typical "King of Old School" fashion, Corino took Necro to the mat with a powerslam and controlled the action. When Necro charged in wildly, Corino dropped him with a Superkick and finished him off cleanly.

WINNER: STEVE CORINO
(Corino pinned Necro after an Old School Expulsion)


Daytondave: That Superkick was devastating! You really have to get some power behind that move if you're gonna put a dent in a noggin like Necro's.



MAIN EVENT: HEARTLAND HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP #1 CONTENDERS' MATCH
TAKESHI MORISHIMA vs. BOBO BRAZIL (w/ SLICK)
Morishima fought against the odds in his confrontation with Bobo. After the Japanese giant took control, Slick took his man out of the ring for some strategizing! Bobo returned with momentum, but didn't have the power to overcome his huge foe. Slick wasn't finished, interrupting the count after a Morishima pin attempt, but Takeshi got to his feet and pounded Slick out of the ring! Brazil was still staggered, and fell victim to the Saito Suplex for a decisive defeat!

WINNER: TAKESHI MORISHIMA
(Morishima pinned Brazil after a Saito Suplex)



Daytondave: Morishima just rocked both Slick and Bobo for a monster victory! It will be Morishima versus BRUISER BRODY in the main event at Heartland Havoc XXII, and what a collision that will be! Fans, Heartland Havoc is shaping up to be a HOT card. Along with the Heartland Heavyweight Championship, we'll see the high stakes confrontation between RICK RUDE and CHRIS CANDIDO! And don't forget, the Candy Cup confrontation between DANNY HODGE and MIKE QUACKENBUSH. Heartland Havoc XXII is slated for December 20- and it should be one of the hottest pay-per-views in Heartland history. Until then, fans, that's our show, and I AM OUTTA HERE!