Masks sold on TeePublic are for general public use only. Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan, 8/16/86 (Finish only Buddy Roberts and Ted Dibiase, under a mask, run in) Tekno Team 2000 What kind of gimmick was that? In June the Moondogs were booked into a tournament to crown the USWA's Southern Tag Team Champions, but were defeated by Brickhouse Brown and Reggie B Fine in the first round. Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts (Lumberjack Tag ends in a huge brawl when all the lumberjacks start [3], Colley made his debut wrestling as Jack Dalton. Ross also took on the job of Director of Marketing during this time. Terry Taylor vs. Jake Roberts (#1 Contenders match), Mid-South Wrestling 3/8/86 He died suddenly of a heart attack in his Dallas, Texas home in 2004 at age 41. UWF Top 10 Watts was poised to take over the two-hour slot occupied by the WWF when Jim Crockett and his Mid-Atlantic promotion swooped in and backdoored Watts out of the deal. Jack Victory & John Tatum vs Joe Savoldi & Jeff Gaylord That spring they would feud with Crusher Bones, Jack Hammer, and Big Daddy Cyrus. Community Grade. Chavo Guerrero vs Art Crews John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/13/86 The Moondogs would continue with the promotion for the next three months, wrestling The Wild Samoans and various combinations that included Stan Hansen.[6]. Ted Dibiase challenging Michael Hayes, 5/24/86 (Clip) ~ Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar Interview Chavo Guerrero vs John Tatum Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert, Universal Wrestling Federation 10/11/86 They made their debut under their new gimmick on April 23, 1987 in Worcester, MA at a WWF Superstars taping, defeating Lanny Poffo and Nick Kiniski in a dark match. what are the basic elements of the interactionist perspective. Kortsia Korchenko vs Perry Jackson (Steve Williams runs in and attacks Korchenko then he gets jumped; Ted Dibiase makes his return by Unfortunately, thanks to some last minute guest host difficulties, this turned into an 11th hour solo watch along show (though you don't have to watch along to enjoy the episode, it works just as well audio only!) Mike George w/Jack Victory vs Brickhouse Brown It wasnt long before the siren song of better offers pulled another of Watts creations to green pastures, and the two teams went their separate ways. which they get fined) Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Tracey Smothers Gilbert all get up and walk out) Joe Savoldi vs The Libyan Hayes runs Taylor into the guardrail, knocking him down. More Paul Ellering! -Shadow, a burly masked man, slaps Magnum right in the face. Bill Watts brawling with Eddie Gilbert, the Blade Runners & Kortsia Korchenko, 5/17/86 (JIP) His title run was good as Watts helped JYD to stardom and in return, the Dog became a reason fans got into Mid-South in the first place. Dick Slater vs. Jake Robers (Slater wins TV Title) Recape of UWF title situation (lots of clips shown) They would lose the titles later that year, but regained them on October 24, 1994 against The Phantoms (Phantom Sorrow and Phantom Tragedy) at the Mid South Coliseum. Sign In. Love lists with a passion and enjoy the history of the business as well as football and baseball. Chavo Guerrero vs Gary Young ), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/22/86 Unlike Demolition, The Shadows were used as enhancement talent and embarked on a lengthy losing streak to The Young Stallions on the house show circuit that spring. Watts then announces that on June 21, 1982, in New Orleans, Junkyard Dog, the then-Louisiana Heavyweight and Mid-South Tag Team Champion, defeated Bob Roop for . Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs Art Crews & Gustavo Mendoza 7. 2023 Ford . The Fantastics vs. Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. JR Hogg & Shawn OReilly While not a great worker, JYD exploded with charisma, the crowds loving his drive, his dancing and more. Well, here we are again at the end of another wrestling territory road journey. Sting vs. Bill Watts (Freebirds run in and Gordy hits Watts with the Oriental Spike) Terry Gordy won a tournament to become the first UWF champion, with the title later going to the One Man Gang, Big Bubba Rogers and Steve Williams. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (John Tatum & Missing Link both run in) In 1983, Bill Watts started a talent exchange with Jerry Jarrett at the CWA. While Vince McMahon and his WWE was starting to grow, the wrestling world was still divided into smaller territories, several of which were just as strong in their own ways. He was also one who influenced Bill Watts to crown the first African American World Heavyweight Champion in WCW, Ron Simmons. The title is later returned, however, since Dibiase never actually signed a contract for the match.) In most cases, it brought out their inner strengths and tested their heart for this business. The Fantastics call out the Freebirds and Devistation Inc. Hayes sends Angel of Death in and it quickly turns into a three on two with Hayes & Chris Adams vs Gustavo Mendoza Steve Williams vs Sting (PWI Tournament) Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Missy Hyatt rakes Tommy Rogers eyes, then slaps him,then Dark Journey slaps Missy) Much like diamonds, great wrestlers are forged over time, through the sacrifice of self and from the pressures of learning the business the right way. Buddy Roberts vs Joe Savoldi (After the match, Buddy Roberts challenges Terry Taylor, who had been at ringside. He next appeared in Georgia Championship Wrestling. ~ Terry Taylor Interview (will meet Jake in a #1 contenders match) He has three sons, all of which worked in the wrestling business, and he has become involved in the Christian Ministry in the years since his retirement. Without Hansen, the group were dissolved as a stable, with Colley finishing his run following a loss to the Freebirds on July 21, 1991 in Knoxville, TN. Jim Ross & Bill Watts discussing Crockett Cup 86 Many future superstars made their way through the UWF over the next year and a half. OMAHA One final swing in a back-and-forth affair was enough for the state's top team Tuesday night. Well, the Ford Everest can relate . Norvell Austin is most famous for teaming with Sputnik Monroe in one of the first "mixed races" villainous teams seen in the south. He was outspoken about his ill feelings at how JR and the WWF handled his run. Sting & Rick Steiner vs Missing Link & Joe Savoldi (Missing Link ends up getting triple-teamed and spray painted yellow) He competed against stars like Terry . The Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & Tarus Bulba Mid-South would remain loosely aligned with the NWA. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). [2] Contents This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Koko B. Ware vs. Eddie Gilbert Chavo Guerrero vs Ken Massey Savannah Jack vs Art Crews Hank Aaron, baseball legend in Atlanta and EVP for the Braves organization, pushed for him to be fired after specific comments and opinions that Watts had voiced came to his attention. Jim Duggan talks about his injury in the UWF tournament Special coverage of major events such as Wrestlemania and Triplemania. Announcement of John Tatums Car Wreck (Jack Victory gets Mike George to take his place) That gave Crockett the exposure to become the face of the NWA and eventually transform into WCW. Plus, a young talent named Sting was starting to take off as a star. Following departure of Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, and Buddy Roberts from the promotion, the Moondogs feuded with the Brisco Brothers. Fantastics vs Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/24/86 They went to the bank in every town they traveled to, and they still have that drawing power today. Its amazing to see the scores of future famous faces who cut their teeth in the territory. Eddie Gilbert cuts a promo on Bill Watts saying the Cowboy has run out Korchenko and Rock Bruise Brothers vs. Joe Malcolm & JR Hogg Valey for a Day (Missy Hyatt cleaning Dark Journeys house commentary say that wont be enough to woo Missy and theyre right! Dick Slater vs. Ricky Gibson Wrestling as Moondog Rex he continued to appear on televised programs and house shows into the spring of 1991.[17]. In 1981, Andy Kaufman began approaching well-known wrestling promoters across the country with the idea of running an angle . His easy-going personality and relatability to the everyday man made JYD an instant fan favorite and one of the stars that Vince McMahon centered the new creative direction of his family-friendly WWF around. 1951 South Africa to England. When they Over the course of a few weeks, they were promoted through a series of vignettes in which they were beaten up in saloons, searched ghost towns, were jailed, and rode horses. Tracy Smothers vs Korchenko (Smothers gets burried under the Soviet flag) Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Finish only from previous week Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) Butch Reed vs. Mike Scott Brett Wayne Sawyer & Dave Peterson vs. One Man Gan, Leroy Brown & Bill Irwin vs Hacksaw Duggan, Chris Adams & Missing Link (Link is missing because of the attack on Dark The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Kamala vs Dave Peterson (No match Hacksaw Duggan attacks Kamala) the ring to use it) -Your hosts are Jim Ross and Joel Watts. Over the next few years, the territory grew to include cities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and eventually as far south as Texas after securing a working relationship with Houston promoter Paul Boesch. Video feature on Devistation Inc. Following a loss to the Rock 'n' Roll Express on March 6, 1994 they left SMW. On April 22, 1996 the Moondogs defeated Men on a Mission via pinfall at the Mid South Coliseum. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 10/18/86 The Nightmare[2] They became embroiled in a lengthy feud with the Fabulous Ones and lost the titles to them three weeks later. Ted Dibiase Bad Reputation video By 2020, WWE had acquired most of Mid-Souths tape library and put out a Blu-ray history of the territory. Computerized Top 10 Ranking Dark Journey throwing a drink on Lady Maxine, 5/17/86 (Clip) Ted Dibiase vs Gary Young In a strange twist of fate, Ted Turner bought out Crockett promotions to form WCW later and presented Watts with the opportunity to run the show as the lead booker. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. On March 14 they captured the USWA World Tag Team Championship from Billy Joe Travis and The Spellbinder. But after the match, Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey vs Wild Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown w/Skandar Ackbar En route to a World's title match between 2 consensus HoFers lie 60 minutes of drama & suspense with a double turn leaving DiBiase a hero after 3 years as THE top heel. BOTH guys come out and start brawling with OMG. Video Recap: Eddie Gilberts Blindness Your Grade. Colley died on December 14, 2019 in Jackson, Tennessee (a week after undergoing amputation of his right leg above the knee) from a blood infection and complications relating to diabetes. Sting and Jim Hellwig (the Ultimate Warrior) came into the territory from a short run in WCCW as the Blade Runners, and creative consultant Ken Mantell also came aboard from Texas. Colley joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1980, debuting under the name "Ripper Hawkins". Brett Sawyer vs Art Crews This visualization can cement the triggers that cause . Hacksaw Duggan & Koko B Ware vs Sting & Kortsia Korchenko (Steve Williams runs in to keep Duggan from being buried under the Soviet Fantastics vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts, UWF, 11/22/86 (Hayes & Roberts jump the Fants before the match and destroy them, for Kortsia Korchenko vs Ricky Gibson blinds Bobby Fulton with powder, leading to a pinfall. Forgot your password? Gustavo Mendoza vs David Peterson PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! Watts was a bit hit by the defection of some stars like Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan to WWE. Return to top of page Superdome Extravaganza 8/80 August 2, 1980 in New Orleans, LA The Superdome drawing 28,000 ($183,000) Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor (Country Whippin strap match This is a great example of the brilliance of Ever been stuck in your sibling's shadow? One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan (Tons of run-ins) Humperdink originally firing him a year ago) Hacksaw Duggan vs The Libyan One Man Gang vs Terry Gordy, 11/15/86 Bill Watts locker room interview selling injuries from the spike Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs Gary Young & Brett Sawyer (Lots of run-ins and a brawl) The Blade Runners & Korchenko w/ Eddie Gilbert (who has a poster of Bill Watts burried under the flag) vs. Jeff Gaylord, Perry Jackson & Tatum gets in, but now theres no room for Ross. The 411 Rating. Two-time Mid-South Tag Team Champions, Ted DiBiase and Dr. Death Steve Williams. Hype for the 6/14/86 Superdome show The Mid South Wrestling Television Review with Mike Mills & The Great Brian Last is back, this week looking at Mid South television from December 25, 1981, featuring: Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts on commentary Continuation of the Persian Club Challenge between Iron Sheik and Paul Ellering. -JR talks to Dr. Death, who has . Colley left Mid-South following a loss to Al Perez on January 24, 1986 in Houston, Texas. He was managed by both Eddie Gilbert and Sir Oliver Humperdink and remained undefeated and on May 22, 1985 defeated Terry Taylor to gain the Mid-South North American Title. The SmarK Rant for Mid-South Wrestling - 01.08.83 9th November 2022 by Scott Keith The SmarK Rant for Mid-South Wrestling - 01.08.83 Whoops, I had skipped ahead to the first episode of 1983 a couple of months ago because I wanted to get going on these again, and then promptly forgot about that plan and did other stuff instead. Duggan cuts Buzz Sawyer vs. Steve Doll (Butch Reed makes the save for poor Steve Doll, only to have Dick Murdoch attack Reed and deliver a brain Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Rick Gibson & Tracy Smothers, Mid-South Wrestling 3/15/86 Missing FINAL MID SOUTH SHOW, UWF Gilbert & Rick Steiner. buster on the concrete floor!) Watts isnt letting that happen.) Wrestling simply as "The Shadow", he was defeated by Boris Zukhov at a house show in Detroit, MI. and Devastation Inc attacks Jack, turning him face) On November 8, 1993 Colley reunited with Moondog Spot to face The Rock 'n' Roll Express in a dark match at a Smoky Mountain Wrestling TV taping in Newton, NC. Special Feature: Hyatt & Hot Stuff International ~ Jim Duggan music video, Mid-South Wrestling 2/8/86 injure his left arm. Rick Steiner & Jack Victory vs Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey Clip of Michael Hayes whipping Iceman Parsons & Ted Dibiase, 9/20/86 Missy leaves with Tatum & Victory.) Chavo Guerrero vs Buddy Landel, 11/15/86 (Last 2 min Jack Victory comes in an KOs Chavo) Eddie Gilbert vs. Tommy Wright All of the UWF titles were then summarily won by Crocketts own workers and then left to fade out of use altogether. Brett Wayne vs Gustavo Mendoza Hacksaw Duggan vs Kamala, Houston (JIP Duggan slams Kamala) Jim Duggan made a name for himself during the transition from Mid-South to the UWF. And it turns out Shadow has. As good as Mid-South was, it really took off once Jim Ross got involved. Ted Dibiase vs Gustavo Mendoza (Michael Hayes makes his debut as a color commentator) December 12, 1981 Episode 50 - 42 mins North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase faces Paul Orndorff in the main event. After a run of matches against Watts and Stagger Lee that sold out every venue they went to, the rivalry between the two Expresses began to really heat up. Jim Ross initially held the job of referee for the first three years of his time at NWA Tri-State but became a member of the broadcast unit after Bill Watts took the company over and changed it to Mid-South Wrestling. Buzz Sawyer vs. Joe Malcolm His televised debut came several months later, when he appeared on World Championship Wrestling on September 29, and defeated Reno Riggins. July 17, 1976 - Superdome Extravaganza in New Orleans, LA at The Superdome: Pat Barrett b Tom Jones, Ted DiBiase and Jay Clayton b Randy Tyler and Bobby Jaggers, Nelson Royal b Ron Starr, Grizzly Smith b Sigfried Stanke, Bobo Johnson and Farmer Pete b Little Tokyo and Billy the Red, Dick the Bruiser vs Abdullah the . Cornette paired him and Dennis Condrey into the Midnight Express, who soon became one of the hottest teams around. That would be critical for Watts going forward as Mid-South was where Good Ole J.R. got his start in wrestling. Terry Taylor vs. Humongous One Man Gang vs Jeff Raitz resignation. In the summer the Moondogs regained the USWA Tag Team Championship for a final time. Assassin #2[3] Koko B. Ware vs. Shawn OReilly The new duo remained undefeated until June 30, where they lost a Los Angeles house show match to The Wild Samoans. Their most high profile match came on the July 12th, 1986 edition of WWF Championship Wrestling, where they lost to WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan and Paul Orndorff; the match being worked entirely by Orndorff and part of the famous feud between the latter that would begin shortly. ~ Al Perez demonstrates his belly to back suplex on a wrestling dummy. Detroit Demolition was also a member of The Stud Stable. Eddie Gilbert in her limousine with her. Terry Gordy vs Ted Dibiase, 10/17/86 (Cage Last 2 min shown Famous angle where Dibiase appears to win the UWF title from Gordy in Opinion. Houston. Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner vs Ron Ellis & Perry Jackson Watts core audience was too busy fighting to keep their homes to care what happened in a wrestling ring and attendance plummeted. Mid-South was always guided by Watts, for better and worse, as the Cowboys style made it a hit. The next night. the first African American World Heavyweight Champion in WCW, Junkyard Dog A Tragic Ending for a Wrestling Great, The Midnight Express The Unstoppable Team that Defined Greatness, Big Boss Man Ray Traylor A Career Defined by Showing Up, Georgia Championship Wrestling | Wrestling Territories, Championship Wrestling from Florida | Wrestling Territories, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HWwv81Oni3PeOwYGuclbA, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Watts was also behind the moniker that George Gray would take to worldwide fame when Gray was working with Devastation Inc. and attacked a babyface and several other wrestlers during a match when he exclaimed, "Hes like a one man gang!!". Skandor Akbar then tries to burn Williams with a fireball but Duggan is able to block it with a chair.) Freebirds vs Duggan/Dibiase/Taylor Brawl His matches against the likes of Butch Reed, Nikolai Volkoff, Krusher Khrushchev, and others . The Desperadoes entered the ring for the first time at house show in Charlotte, NC on May 12, 1991, where they (Bart and Dutch Mantell) were defeated by The Young Pistols. Interview w/the Bad Girls of the UWF (Dark Journey & Lady Maxine) Dibiase brawl as the credits roll), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/28/86 Traylor would follow soon after, and the pair would combine forces to become one of the most feared tag teams of that generation in the WWF: The Twin Towers. Terry Taylor vs Michael Hayes (Hayes takes the refs belt and uses it to whip Taylor; Dibiase runs in for the save) Joe Savoldi vs Gustavo Mendoza (Mendoza takes a hurricanrana from Savoldi and lands straight on his head BRUTAL.) In 1996 the duo returned once more, defeating Jimmy Harris and Ron Harris at the Mid South Coliseum on January 2. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) Hacksaw Duggan being attacked & whipped, 8/30/86 The natural chemistry between the two teams could be felt every time they stepped in the ring together. Colley's highest profile match was losing to the Junkyard Dog at Halloween Havoc 90. Regularly updated WWE news articles, match promos & other spoilers keep you energised and updated throughout the day. In September 1984 they were programmed into a house show series against the newly arrived Fabulous Freebirds. Terry Taylor vs. Shawn OReilly He was the favorite of children of all ages and races worldwide. [10], On February 22, 1986 Colley made his return to the WWF on a house show in Melbourne, Australia and lost to Jacques Rougeau. Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (Bill Watts returns and counts the pin after a ref bump) Sheepherders vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Steve Doll The Fantastics w/Steve Williams, Universal Wrestling Federation 5/10/86 for his trouble) Class A No. Begun in 1979, for nearly a decade, Mid-South, later becoming the UWF, was one of the best promotions for anyone loving classic wrestling. The fans were furious at the Birds for blinding their favorite hero and leaving him unable to see his baby because of it. Who or what were 20. Jim Ross Lunch w/John Tatum (Ross & Tatum are supposed to meet Missy Hyatt for lunch but shes late. Wrestling II had become a shadow of his former self. In June he rebranded himself as The Champion and continued to successfully retain the title against challengers such as Taylor, Magnum T. A., Butch Reed, and Brad Armstrong. One Man Gang & General Skandor Akbar demanding a title shot (Both guys refuse to leave the ring until OMG is promised a title shot. By late 1979 and into early 1980, all the dominoes started falling into place for Watts. Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare Hacksaw Duggan vs Savannah Jack (No match Duggan gets triple-teamed before the match and then whipped with a belt) Ernie Ladd is a member of every significant Hall of Fame in wrestling, including WCW (1994), WWF/E (1995), Wrestling Observer (1996), Cauliflower Alley Club (2005), and the NWA (2013). 10 Things Fans Should Know About The Mid-South Wrestling Association, 10 Short-Lived Wrestling Promotions You Should Learn About, 10 Wrestling Bookers And The Most Famous Idea They Came Up With. GREAT ANGLE!) He held the extinction of not being pinned for a decade until he became involved in the fiasco that was the Brawl For All tournament in the 90s in WWF. This will be a short opening. Watts is a member of several Halls of Fame, including Wrestling Observer (1996), WWE (2009), Professional Wrestling (2013), Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling (2013), as well as being honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2001. Clip of Freebirds piledriving Steve Williams, 6/29/86 Special Feature: Breakup of Hyatt & Hot Stuff International three-way brawl with the guys all attacking each other) Tracy Smothers vs Buzz Sawyer w/Rick Steiner Butch Reed vs. Buzz Sawyer (JIP from Oklahoma City 12/31/85) I am Jim Ross alongside Bill Watts an. His outspokenness often came back to bite him, no matter how hard he tried to do the right thing. His excitement and insight into the shows made Mid-South even hotter with fans and established Ross credentials.

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