St. Louis, Missouri: – Warren Bockwinkel and Lou Thesz wrestled to a draw
1937
Columbus, Ohio: – Ray Steele defeated Everett Marshall by reverse decision to win the Ohio Midwest Wrestling Association World Heavyweight Title
1959
Regina, Saskatchewan: – George and Sandy Scott defeated Maurice and Paul Vachon to win the vacant Stampede International Tag Team Titles
1963
Houston, Texas: – Rip Hawk and Rock Hunter defeated Bull Curry and Lucas Pertano for the Texas NWA World Tag Team Titles
1965
Macon, Georgia: – The Mysterios Medics defeated Tony Marino and Joe Scarpa (Chief Jay Strongbow) to win the vacant Georgia NWA Southern Tag Team Titles in a tournament final
1970
Osaka, Japan: – AWA Champion Verne Gagne dcor Shozo “Strong” Kobayashi in 3rd fall – Mighty Inoue & Takeshi Oiso & Thunder Sugiyama beat Michael Nador & Quasimodo & Monster Roussimoff (Andre the Giant) – Great Kusatsu beat Bad Boy Shields
1971
Atlanta, Georgia: – El Mongol defeated Nick Bockwinkel to win the vacant NWA Georgia Title in a tournament final
1972
Akron, Ohio: – Ernie Ladd defeated Bulldog Brower to become the first Buffalo/Ohio NWA North American Heavyweight Champion
1975
San Antonio, Texas: – Giant Baba and Jumbo Tsuruta defeated Dory Funk, Jr. and Terry Funk for the NWA International Tag Team Titles
Nashville, Tennessee: – Luke Graham defeated Don Kent to win the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Title
Miami Beach, Florida: – Lights Out Match: Dick Slater defeated Jos LeDuc – Florida Title: Bill Watts defeated Dick Murdoch by dq – Southern Title: Mongolian Stomper defeated Dominic DeNucci – Bob Roop defeated Tony Parisi – Harley Race defeated Tony Charles – Pat Barrett drew Jim Dillon – Johnny Weaver defeated Baron Scicluna – Bob Armstrong & Mike Graham defeated Mitsu Yoshida & Hiro Matsuda
1976
Kansas City, Kansas: – Ron Bass & Dutch Mantell defeated Bob Geigel & Akio Sato – Bob Brown fought Pat O’Connor to a double count out – Mike George defeated Ed Wiskoski in three falls
1978
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: – Nick Bockwinkle retained the A.W.A. title by defeating Chief Jay Strongbow – Ken Patera and Dusty Rhodes were both counted out of the ring – Chief Peter Miavia was disqualified for throwing Angelo Mosca over the top rope – Stan Stasiak drew Waldo von Erich – Dewey Robertson and Billy Robinson beat Chris Tolos and and Dan Johnston
1981
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: – Nick Bockwinkel beat AWA Champion Verne Gagne dq – AWA Tag Team Champions Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura beat Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell – Angelo Mosca ddq John Studd – Ricky Hunter beat Curt Hennig – Tito Santana beat Steve Regal – Brad Rheingans drew Evan Johnson
1985
Houston, Texas: – Cage match: Rock & Roll Express beat Hector & Chavo Guerrero – Taped Fist match: Hacksaw Duggan beat Ted Dibiase – Kerry Von Erich beat Gino Hernandez – Iceman Parsons beat Hercules Hernandez – Butch Reed beat Steve Williams – AWA Tag Team Champions Road Warriors beat Terry Taylor & Brad Armstrong – Jake Roberts beat Tim Horner – Tom Prichard beat Jack Victory
1986
Sapporo, Japan: – Riki Choshu and Yoshiaki Yatsu won the NWA International Tag Team Title from Genichiro Tenryu and Jumbo Tsuruta
1987
Tokyo, Japan: – Genichiro Tenryu and Jumbo Tsuruta defeated Riki Choshu and Yoshiaki Yatsu for the NWA International Tag Team Titles
Memphis, Tennessee: – Tarzan Goto and Akio Sato defeated Badd Company (Paul Diamond and Pat Tanaka) to win the Continental Wrestling Association International Tag Team Titles
1988
Main Event: Indianapolis, Indiana: – Andre the Giant pinned Hulk Hogan to win the WWF World Title (title was later declared vacant and set up the Wrestlemania tournament) – Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth) defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion The Honky Tonk Man (with Jimmy Hart and Peggy Sue) by countout
1993
Dallas, Texas: – Stevie Ray defeated Rod Price for the Global Wrestling Federation North American Heavyweight Title
1994
Night the Line was Crossed: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: – In a No Rules match, The Public Enemy (Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge) defeated The Bruise Brothers (Ron and Don Harris) – Jimmy Snuka pinned Tommy Dreamer. – Non title: The Sheik and Pat Tanaka defeated ECW Tag Team Champions Kevin Sullivan and The Tazmaniac – In a three-way dance, ECW Heavyweight Champion Terry Funk, ECW Television Champion Sabu and Shane Douglas fought to a 60-minute draw
1999
Mexico City, Mexico: – Negro Casas and El Hijo del Santo defeated Bestia Salvaje and Scorpio, Jr. by disqualification to win the CMLL World Tag Team Titles
2001
Tupelo, Mississippi: – Rick Steiner defeated WCW United States Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas to win the title
2002
Los Angeles, California: -Maven defeated WWF Hardcore Champion The Undertaker to win the title
2005
Muscatine, Iowa: – Abyss defeated Jimmy Jacobs to win the NWA Iowa Heavyweight Title
Wayne, New Jersey: – The Solution (Havok and Papadon) defeated America’s Most Wanted (Chris Harris and James Storm) for the NWA Cyberspace Tag Team Title
2005
Tucosn, Airzona: – Erik Watts defeated Diamond Dallas Page to win the vacant AWA Superstars International Heavyweight Title
Submitted by Adam Kirby from the sold-out Minglewood Hall in Memphis, TN
Asuka over Emma
Solid back and forth with everyone over with the crowd which has been the case for every match. Crowd is electric for NXT’s first time in Memphis.
American Alpha over Blake and Murphy
Another very solid and competitive match. Already this show feels different from last Fall’s show in Nashville. This feels more like an ROH house show than a WWE house show, which the Nashville show in October felt like.
Alexa Bliss over Billie Kay
Not much here. Alexa worked over Billie Kay’s arm only to beat her with the sparkle splash. Alexa has definitely grown as an in-ring worker and had pretty fun crowd interactions. Alexa had most of the offense here and this was felt like a definite cool down match.
Samoa Joe over Sami Zayn
This continues the theme of the night of very competitive back and forth matches. Samoa Joe wins with the Coquina Clutch. Afterwards, extends a hand to Zayn only to flip him off instead. Very fun but short. Ready to see their next two matches on TV.
– Intermission. Dasha Fuentes is very good in her role tonight as announcer/time keeper. I’m impressed. Maybe it’s just because I was right behind her, but she was as into it as the wrestlers and ref. Great job.
NXT Tag Team Champions Dash and Dawson over Johnny Gargano and Tommaso Ciampa
Maybe the worst match of the show. Fell apart at the end with nobody knowing who was legal. Very much a whatever match. Great crowd interaction though.
NXT Women’s Champion Bayley over Nia Jax
Bayley hit the Bayley to Belly after a throw into an exposed turnbuckle. Good match, never quite reached the heights of their Takeover London match, but played off of that match with Bayley repeatedly going for the guillotine. Crowd was very into it.
NXT Champion Finn Balor over Baron Corbin
Decent and competitive match with Corbin controlling most of it. This guy was constantly getting boos and jeers about how much he sucks or can’t wrestle or is going bald. Constant interaction with all the shit talkers in the crowd. Match went outside with Balor hitting the dropkick into the barricade and then rolling Corbin into the ring for the Coup de Grace. Balor finished the show with a rendition of “Walking in Memphis” about going to the top rope and driving his feet into Baron’s throat.
Very fun show with a lot of good and interesting work up and down the card from everyone involved. Definitely catch the Nashville and Indiana shows this weekend if you can.
Wichita, Kansas: – World Heavyweight Champion Joe Stecher beat Paul Martinson 2 falls to 0
1961
Omaha, Nebraska: – Dr. X (Bill Miller) defeated Don Leo Jonathan for the Omaha World Heavyweight Title
1964
Tampa, Florida: – World Tag Titles: Duke Keomuka & Hiro Matsuda defeated Brute Bernard & Skull Murphy by dq to retain titles – Tim Woods defeated Frank Valois
1965
Washington, DC: – Dr. Bill and Dan Miller defeated Gorilla Monsoon and Bill Watts to win the WWWF United States Tag Team Titles
1967
Minneapolis, Minnesota: – AWA Tag Team Champions Larry Hennig & Harley Race beat The Alaskan & Killer Kowalski – Doug Gilbert & Reggie Parks beat Bob Boyer & Eddie Sharkey – Billy Red Cloud beat George Gadaski – Steve Druk beat Great Dane
1969
Sapporo, Japan: – Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki defeated Danny Hodge and Wilbur Snyder for the NWA International Tag Team Titles
Tampa, Florida: – Hans Mortier defeated The Gladiator (Rick Hunter) to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title
1970
Honolulu, Hawaii: – Ripper Collins defeated The Missing Link (Pampero Firpo) for the NWA Hawaii Heavyweight Title
Miami, Florida: – NWA World Title: Jack Brisco (sub for Cyclon Negro) defeated Dory Funk, Jr. – Florida Tag Titles: Bronko Lubich & Chris Markoff defeated Danny Miller & Sailor Art Thomas – Southern Title: Missouri Mauler defeated Bob Roop – Sailor Art Thomas (sub for Jack Brisco) & Sam Steamboat & Louie Tillet defeated Mephisto & Dante & Dr. Blood – Bob Orton defeated Duke Savage
1973
Green Bay, Wisconsin: – Dick the Bruiser & the Crusher no contest Dusty Rhodes & Dick Murdoch in 3rd fall – Wahoo McDaniel beat Larry Hennig – Superstar Billy Graham beat Reggie Parks – Nick Bockwinkel (sub Don Muraco) beat George Scott – Jim Brunzell beat Johnny Heidman
1975
Macon, Georgia: – Ron Garvin and Roger Kirby defeated Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden to win the NWA Macon Tag Team Titles
Mobile, Alabama: – Bobby Fields and Bob Kelly defeated The Hell’s Angels for the NWA Gulf Coast Tag Team Titles
1976
Miami, Florida: – Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Frank Goodish (Bruiser Brody) to win the NWA Florida Heavyweight Title – Bounty Match: Jack Brisco defeated Missouri Mauler – Bob Roop & Bob Orton, Jr. defeated Dusty Rhodes & Eddie Graham – Jerry Brisco & Dino Bravo defeated Mike York & the Outlaw (sub for George McCreary) – King Curtis defeated Roosevelt Jones (sub for Billy Robinson) – Steve Keirn defeated Karl Von Steiger
1977
Los Angeles, California: – Chavo Guerrero defeated Dory Funk, Jr. to win the NWA Americas Heavyweight Title
St. Joseph, Missouri: – Ted Oates defeated Bob (Sgt.) Slaughter to win the NWA Central States Heavyweight Title
1979
Knoxville, Tennessee: – Bob Armstrong and Ken Lucas defeated Jerry Blackwell and The Invader (Bob Orton, Jr.) for the NWA Southeastern Tag Team Titles
Toronto, Ontario, Canada: – Tiger Jeet Singh was disqualified against A.W.A. champion Nick Bockwinkle – Ricky Steamboat retained the U.S. championship over Greg Valentine by dq – Dino Bravo retained the Canadian championship over Ric Flair at – Dewey Robertson and Johnny Weaver defeated Swede Hanson and Len Denton at 9:51
1982
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: – Jerry Blackwell & Sheik Adnan no contest Mad Dog Vachon & Baron Von Raschke – Ken Patera & Bobby Duncum beat Hulk Hogan & Tito Santana – Buck Zumhofe beat Bobby Heenan – Greg Gagne drew Brad Rheingans – Jim Brunzell beat Rene Goulet
1985
Fort Worth, Texas: – Rip Oliver defeated Buck Zum Hoffe for the vacant World Class Television Title
1988
Minneapolis, Minnesota: – Cage Match, Special referee: Leo Nomellini: Greg Gagne beat AWA Champion Curt Hennig (AWA belt held up) – AWA Tag Team Champions Midnight Rockers beat Kevin Kelly & Mr. Go – Dick The Bruiser beat Sheik Adnan dq (Hard Boiled Haggerty Referee) – Wahoo McDaniel & Baron Von Raschke beat Nasty Boys – Billy Robinson drew Tom Zenk – Ray Stevens beat Soldat Ustinov
1991
Memphis, Tennessee: – Jeff Jarrett and Jerry Lawler defeated The Fabulous Ones (Steve Keirn and Stan Lane) to win the USWA Tag Team Titles
1995
Double Tables: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: – Sabu and The Tazmaniac defeated ECW World Tag Team Champions The Public Enemy (Johnny Grunge and Rocco Rock) in a Double Tables match to win the tag team titles – Chris Benoit defeated Al Snow – ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas defeated Tully Blanchard to retain the title – Cactus Jack defeated The Sandman in a Texas Death match
2002
Raw: Las Vegas, Nevada: – WWF Tag Team Champions Spike Dudley & Tazz defeated The A.P.A. (Bradshaw & Faarooq) and Billy & Chuck in a Triple Threat Elimination match to retain the title – WWF Intercontinental Champion William Regal defeated Rikishi by disqualification to retain the title – Jazz pinned WWF Women’s Champion Trish Stratus to win the title – WWF Undisputed Champion Chris Jericho and The Undertaker defeated Steve Austin and The Rock
2003
Nashville, Tennessee: – Abyss and A.J. Styles defeated NWA World Tag Team Champions Red Shirt Security (Joe E. Legend and Kevin Northcutt) to win the tag team titles – NWA World Heavyweight Champion Jeff Jarrett defeated Dustin Rhodes to retain the title
2005
Samita, Japan: – William Regal and Tajiri defeated World Tag Team Champions La Résistance (Robért Conway and Sylvain Grenier) to win the title – Shawn Michaels pinned Ric Flair – World Heavyweight Champion Triple H pinned Edge to retain the title
The UFC announced Wednesday that welterweight Tim Means, who was scheduled to face Donald Cerrone in the main event on the company’s 2/21 Fox Sports One show in Pittsburgh, is under investigation by USADA based on results of an out-of-competition drug test he recently took.
Under normal circumstances a “flag” like Means got is the result of a positive drug test. Fighters are allowed a full and fair review of drug test results before the actual nature of the violation is announced and any penalties are imposed.
However, since such a process will not be completed by the fight date, Means has been pulled from the show, but the UFC said they will be announcing a replacement for Cerrone shortly. To save you pulling out your calculator, that’s 18 days away. However, Cerrone has been a short notice fighter many times in his career, so it’s hard to see him pulling out.
This was the highest profile fight of Means’ long UFC career, and was Cerrone’s move from lightweight to welterweight.
Tokyo, Japan: – Luther Lindsay and Ricky Waldo defeated Rikidozan and Toyonobori to win the JWA All Asia Tag Team Titles
Minneapolis, Minnesota: – AWA Champion Mr. M beat Larry Hennig 2 out of 3 falls – Duke Hoffman beat Karl Von Schober dq – Tiny Mills beat Don Kramer – Don Jardine (The Spoiler) beat Strangler Jackie O’Dell
1965
Mobile, Alabama: – Bobby and Lee Fields defeated Terry Garvin and Chin Lee to win the Gulf Coast NWA Southern Tag Team Titles
1967
Atlanta, Georgia: – Enrique and Ramón Torres won the Georgia NWA World Tag Team Titles from Butcher and Mad Dog Vachon
Lafayette, Louisiana: – Danny Little Bear defeated Jack Dalton for the NWA Gulf Coast Louisiana Heavyweight Title
1968
Tokyo, Japan: – Giant Baba and Antonio Inoki defeated Crusher Lisowski and Dr. Bill Miller to win the NWA International Tag Team Titles
1970
Tampa, Florida: – NWA World Title: Dory Funk, Jr. defeated Missouri Mauler – Brass Knuckles Title: Danny Miller defeated Mr. Saito – Bronko Lubich & Chris Markoff defeated Sam Steamboat & Louie Tillet – Jack Brisco & Sailor Art Thomas defeated Mephisto & Dante by dq – Bob Orton defeated Cyclon Negro – Buddy Fuller & Bob Roop defeated Duke Keomuka & Skull Von Stroheim
Hiroshima, Japan: – AWA Champion Verne Gagne drew Strong Kobayashi – Great Kusatsu & Thunder Sukiyama beat Michael Nador & Monster Rousimoff (Andre the Giant) to win IWA World Tag Titles
1972
Kansas City, Kansas: – Bob Orton & Benny Ramirez fought The Viking & Steve Bolus to a draw – Rufus R. Jones defeated Blackjack Black – Black Angus defeated Terry Martin – Danny Little Bear & Baron Von Raschke defeated Chati Yokuchi & Yasu Fuji in three falls – Harley Race defeated Omar Atlas in three falls
1973
– Johnny Powers defeated Karl Von Krupp to win the NWF North American Heavyweight Title
Sarasota, Florida: – Southern Title: Mark Lewin defeated Buddy Colt – Florida Title: Jack Brisco defeated Gorgeous George, Jr. – Florida Tag Titles: Big Bad John & Tim Woods defeated Chris Markoff & Blackjack Slade – Phil Robley & Dick Slater drew Roberto Soto & Kevin Sullivan
1976
Raleigh, North Carolina: – The Minnesota Wrecking Crew (Gene and Ole Anderson) defeated Rufus R. Jones and Wahoo McDaniel to win the NWA World Tag Team Titles
Mobile, Alabama; – Eddie Sullivan defeated Bob Sweetan to win the NWA Gulf Coast Heavyweight Title
1977
Kansas City, Kansas: – Giant Baba & Tenyru drew with Pat O’Conner & Akio Sato – Bulldog Bob Brown defeated “DI” Bob Slaughter (Sgt.) – Ernie Ladd beat Ted Oates
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: – The Crusher beat AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel dq – Non Title: Larry Hennig & Ray Stevens beat AWA Tag Team Champions Blackjack Lanza & Bobby Duncum – Peter Maivia beat Angelo Mosca – Jim Brunzell double count out Pedro Morales – Greg Gagne beat Roger Kirby – Super Destroyer beat Billy Francis – Moose Morowski beat Iron Sheik
1980
Kansas City, Kansas: – Bruiser Brody and Ernie Ladd defeated Jerry and Ted Oates to win the vacant NWA Central States Tag Team Title in a one night tournament final
Minneapolis, Minnesota: – Non Title Cage match: The Crusher beat AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel – Adrian Adonis & Jesse Ventura beat Mad Dog Vachon & Greg Gagne – Steve Olsonoski beat Jerry Blackwell dq – Super Destroyer Mark II beat Super Destroyer Mark III – Chris Markoff drew Buck Zumhofe
1983
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada: – Cage match: AWA Tag Team Champions Greg Gagne & Jim Brunzell beat Jerry Blackwell & Sheik Adnan – AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Rick Martel – Ken Patera beat Steve O – Wahoo McDaniel beat Bobby Duncum – Jesse Ventura beat Buck Zumhofe – Baron Von Raschke beat Rene Goulet
1984
Dallas, Texas: – David Von Erich defeated Michael Hayes to win the NWA United National Heavyweight Title
1989
Main Event: Milwaukee, Wisconsin: – The Mega Powers (Hulk Hogan and WWF Champion Randy Savage (with Miss Elizabeth)) defeated The Twin Towers (Akeem and The Big Boss Man) (with Slick), – Ted DiBiase (with Virgil) defeated Hercules
Dallas, Texas: – Brickhouse Brown defeated Iceman Parsons to win the WCWA Texas Heavyweight Title
1990
Portland, Oregon: – Curtis Thompson (Firebreaker Chip) defeated Scotty the Body (Raven) for the NWA Pacific Northwest Heavyweight Title
Memphis, Tennessee: – The Southern Rockers (Steve Doll and Rex King) defeated Robert Fuller and Brian Lee to win the USWA Tag Team Titles
1991
Dallas, Texas: – Kevin Von Erich defeated The Angel of Death to win the Texas Wrestling Federation Texas Heavyweight Title
Bayamon, Puerto Rico: – El Bronco and Invader I defeat The Texas Hangmen (Killer and Psycho) to win the WWC World Tag Team Titles
Landover, Maryland: – The Rockers (Marty Jannetty and Shawn Michaels) defeated Demolition (Smash and Crush) – Roddy Piper defeated WWF Intercontinental Champion Mr. Perfect (with Bobby Heenan) by countout – WWF Champion Sgt. Slaughter (subbing for Randy Savage) defeated The Ultimate Warrior in a Steel Cage match to retain the title
1996
Big Apple Blizzard Blast: Queens, New York: – The Eliminators (Kronus and Saturn) defeated Cactus Jack and Mikey Whipwreck for the ECW World Tag Team Titles
1998
Tokyo, Japan:
– Yoshihiro Tajiri defeats Gedo in the finals of a eight-man one-night tournament to become the first BJW Junior Heavyweight Champion
2004
Cleveland, Ohio: – Rikishi and Scotty 2 Hotty defeated WWE Tag Team Champions The Basham Brothers to win the titles – Kurt Angle defeated Hardcore Holly – The World’s Greatest Tag Team (Shelton Benjamin and Charlie Haas) defeated Funaki and Ultimo Dragon
St. Joseph, Missouri: – George Hackenschmidt beat Leo Pardello 2 falls to 0
1914
Minneapolis, Minnesota: – Charlie Cutler defeated Henry Ordemann to win the American Heavyweight Championship
1928
Michigan City, Indiana: – Ed “Strangler” Lewis defeated Wayne Munn to win the Illinois and Michigan version of the World Heavyweight Title and unify it with his undisputed title
1934
St. Louis, Missouri: – World Heavyweight Champion Jim Londos beat Gus Sonnenberg – Ernie Dusek beat Sol Slagel – Abe Coleman beat Dick Raines (countout)
1957
Seattle, Washington: – Ed Francis and Henry Lenz defeated Red Bastien and Roy Heffernan to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles
1963
Omaha, Nebraska: – AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat The Sheik – Fritz Von Erich beat Crusher – Waldo Von Erich beat Gordy Nelson
1970
Orlando, Florida: – NWA World Title: Dory Funk, Jr. defeated Bob Orton by countout – Sailor Art Thomas & Louie Tillet defeated Mephisto & Dante by dq – Sam Steamboat drew Hiro Matsuda – Vivian Vachon defeated Paula Kaye – Missouri Mauler defeated Jack Brisco
1976
Omaha, Nebraska: – Texas Death Match: Baron Von Raschke beat Pampero Firpo – Larry Hennig & Jos Leduc beat Jimmy Valiant & Johnny Valiant – Jean Antone beat Betty Niccoli – Bob Backlund drew Harley Race – Khosrow Vaziri beat Buddy Wolff
1977
Miami Beach, Florida: – Texas Bullrope Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated Ox Baker – Lights Out Match: The Assassin defeated Superstar Billy Graham (Jos LeDuc special ref) – Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated Buddy Wolff & Steve Strong by dq – Mike Graham beat Bob Orton, Jr. – Zeigfreid Stanke defeated Tully Blanchard
San Antonio, Texas: – Ivan Putski beat Black Gordman – AWA Champion Nick Bockwinkel beat Les Thornton – Great Goliath beat Lord Alfred Hayes – Moondog Mayne beat Dan Burdick
1978
Amarillo, Texas: – Dory Funk, Jr. and Larry Lane defeated Brute Bernard and Frank Morrell to win the NWA Western States Tag Team Titles
1981
Memphis, Tennessee: – The Bounty Hunters (David and Jerry Novak) defeated Bill Dundee and Tommy Rich in a no-disqualification Title vs. Hair match for the AWA Southern Tag Team Titles
1986
Atlanta, Georgia: – The Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton) defeated The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) to win the NWA World Tag Team Titles
Memphis, Tennessee: – Dirty Rhodes (Roger Smith) defeated Buddy Landel for the NWA Mid-America Heavyweight Title – Rick Casey (Wendell Cooley) defeated Dutch Mantel to win the CWA International Heavyweight
1987
Memphis, Tennessee: – Austin Idol defeated CWA International Heavyweight Champion Soul Train Jones to win the vacant AWA Southern Heavyweight Title – CWA International Heavyweight Champion Soul Train Jones defeated Tommy Rich. – The Hunter defeated CWA International Tag Team Champion Paul Diamond.
Star Wars: Fort Worth, Texas: – The Dingo Warrior defeated WCWA Texas Heavyweight Champion Bob Bradley to win the title – WCWA World Heavyweight Champion Kevin Von Erich defeated WCWA World Tag Team Champion Al Madril to retain the title – Abdullah the Butcher defeated Tony Atlas by countout – The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) and The Rock ‘n’ Roll RPM’s (Mike Davis and Tommy Lane) fought to a double-countout – Kerry Von Erich defeated WCWA World Tag Team Champion Brian Adias
1989
International Bash: Kansas City, Kansas: – Rick McCord defeated Bobby Jaggers – Tiger Mask defeated Tommy Sharpe – Dory Funk Jr. & Terry Funk defeated Doug Somers & Gary Young – Tenryu defeated Bill Irwin – Akio Sato defeated Curtis Hughes – (Special Referee: Pat O’Connor): The British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & The Dynamite Kid) wrestled The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) to a time limit draw (30 minutes) – AJPW World Tag Team Title Match: Jumbo Tsuruta & Yoshiaki Yatsu defeated Stan Hansen & Terry Gordy to win the titles – WWA World Heavyweight Title Title Match: Mike George defeated Steve Ray by countout
1991
Portland, Oregon: – Brad Anderson and The Hood (Ricky Santana) defeated The Wrecking Crew (The Equalizer and The Grappler) for the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles
Bayamon, Puerto Rico: – Carlos Colón defeated Greg Valentine to win the vacant WWC Universal Heavyweight Title
1992
Naucalpan, Mexico: – Dos Caras defeated El Canek to win the UWA World Heavyweight Title
Chikara Pro Wrestling followed up Princess Kimber Lee’s Grand Championship victory at Top Banana with a double shot kick-off for Season 16 at Chikara’s Training Facility The Wrestle Factory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The afternoon show, titled The Days of the Phoenix after the AFI album, featured former Chikara everything winner Hallowicked & Wrestling Observer Rookie of the Year 2009 Frightmare challenging N_R_G for the Chikara Campeonatos De Parejas. While the evening show, titled 5 Senses after what I am assuming is the XTC album, featured Princess Kimber Lee’s first defense of the Chikara Grand Championship against Oleg The Usurper.
Both shows saw great turn outs, but the evening show was particularly note-worthy for the super standing room only crowd. Under the new format, Chikara is doing slightly shorter shows — running anywhere from 90 minutes to 2 1/5 hours at the Wrestle Factory rather than a normal 3 hour show. Show one ran about 2 hours with intermission. Show two ran a little more than 2 1/2 hours. Like last season, Wrestle Factory shows are named after favorite musical albums. Shows outside the Wrestle Factory will be subtitles of movie sequels as When Nature Calls, Dead Man’s Chest, The Secret of the Ooze, and the New Batch have already been scheduled.
Chikara: The Days of the Phoenix | Saturday January 30th, 2015
After the passing of the torch from Gavin Loudspeaker, “The Party Tsar” Vlad Radinov is now doing Chikara ring announcing duties. Vlad brings a bit of comedy that hasn’t been seen in wrestling ring announcing since Joel Gertner. Referees for the evening were Bryce Remsberg and Larry Peace.
The Proletariat Boar of Moldova b Arctic Rescue Ant in 8 minutes after a gore as Ant jumped into the ring through the ropes.
This was a fun opener and a slick finish. With the demise of Orbit Adventure Ant at King of Trios and Missile Assault Ant now a part of Battleborn, Arctic is the lone remaining member of The Colony: Xtreme Force. Boar has begun really enjoying his time in the ring and is talking a lot more during matches. The crowd was into this. Vlad Radinov brings out Chikara Director of Fun, Mike Quackenbush. Quack talks about Season 15 being about two things: the season long Challenge of the Immortals tournament and Princess Kimber Lee’s victory. He brings out Kimber. They then raise a banner in the Wrestle Factory commemorating the Crown & Court victory. This was a nice touch.
The Hermit Crab & Rock Lobster b Ben Macklemore & Lewis Ryan in 3 minutes when Crab pinned we’ll say Lewis Ryan after a middle rope walk elbow drop.
This was the unannounced 6th match of the card. Hermit Crab’s partner, Cajun Crawdad, recently succumbed to a knee injury. Since he is a Crawdad it could be problematic. This was Rock Lobster’s debut. A nice showcase for the new team. The crowd sang about Crab People. The remaining members of the Bruderschaft des Kreuzes (BDK), Jakob Hammermeier & Pinkie Sanchez came out. Jakob noted he is here to deal with the traitor, Soldier Ant. They did a BDK roll call and introduced Jaka as the 3rd member of their trio. Pinkie Sanchez mentioned Eddie Kingston, which angered Jakob.
Jaka with Jakob Hammermeier & Pinkie Sanchez b Amasis in 10 minutes after a splash from the top.
The ending was pretty clean. They did a sweet Russian Legsweep from a springboard bit with a slight slip, but it still looked really nice. Jakob was all over the place here yelling at referee Bryce Remsberg. Pinkie Sanchez was fantastic all day. Seriously, words cannot describe just how good he is. Pinkie was taken out by a miscommunication Jaka dive, crawled into the ring, was ignored by Jakob and then rolled to the back.
– They announced Chikara would be going to Toronto on July 23rd before intermission. They’ve since put up tickets for two Saturday shows. Additionally, there is a Chikara v. SMASH Wrestling event scheduled for July 24th. After intermission, they did the drawing for the Magic Move. There was a bachelor party at the show. The gentleman getting married drew the ball. Remsberg read the move as a “long and prosperous marriage”, then noted the Magic Move was really a clothesline over the top rope.
Juan Francisco de Coronado & Prakash Sabar b Dasher Hatfield & Heidi Lovelace when Sabar pinned Hatfield in 15 minutes with a small package after a low blow by Juan in the Magic Move Match.
This was a follow-up to Juan & his team winning the 2015 Cibernetico at the season finale. There was some good comedy with Juan and referee Bryce Remsberg as Remsberg wouldn’t count against Dasher’s team and would force Juan to follow the rules in an overly exaggerated manner. Prakash continues his streak of hitting the Best Bronco Buster in the World. The Proletariat Boar of Moldova came to ringside and interfered. This eventually brought out Icarus, whose arm was in a sling. Dasher debuted a suplex into a gutbuster then a cradle instead of his usual Jackhammer. The story here was Prakash knocking Icarus off the apron after Boar interfered. They tried to use Juan’s Ecuadorian Flag. “Mr. Touchdown” Mark Angelosetti came to the ring to stop it. He took out Boar. Juan begged off, then tossed Touchdown the flag. He directed Dasher to see what was in the ring. Dasher saw Touchdown and assumed he was there to break the rules again. There was a confrontation. As Touchdown tried to explain himself, Juan hit Dasher with a low blow leading to the small package by Prakash for the win. This story is working out very well so far. Hatfield hit the Magic Move. Everyone got a Chikara pen.
Vlad attempted to do Rafflemania. He brought a kid into the ring. There was no Rafflemania. Vlad said that there are no losers in Chikara and proceeded to award the kid 2 semi-mint condition Jim Ross WCW trading cards that “for some reason prominently feature Lex Luger.” Planned or not, this was fantastic.
Soldier Ant b Jakob Hammermeier with a spinning chokeslam in 10 minutes
Solider is fresh off of breaking the spell of the Flood and the Eye of Tyr and is finally back to being himself after Top Banana. He got a Welcome Back chant. Jakob got in a Worldstar! punch early, but Soldier survived. He also hit his Death Valley Drive over the knee for a near fall. Pinkie Sanchez crawled out in commando face paint and circled the ring. He eventually was laid out by Soldier. This was so excellent. Soldier eventually hit Jakob with his own version of the Worldstar punch, told him he was dismissed, then chokeslammed him for the victory. With the win, Soldier Ant received his 3rd point and can now challenge for the Chikara Grand Championship. Soldier, having previously been under a spell, did not realize he had done enough to qualify. This was a fine blow off.
N_R_G (Race Jaxon & Hype Rockwell) b The Nightmare Warriors (Frightmare & Hallowicked) 2 falls to 1 to retain the Chikara Campenatos de Parejas in their second defense in 18 minutes.
This was a bit of a shocking development as N_R_G is still gaining traction with a lot of the Chikara faithful, despite being around the main roster since just after the return show. This victory solidifies them as a real deal team, more or less. The story of the match was Race Jaxon taking everything possible from the Nightmare Warriors and going toe-to-toe with the former Grand Champion Hallowicked. Wicked would eventually overcome him for the first fall in 7 minutes after his cross-legged fisherman DDT, Never Wake Up.
There was really no break between falls as Wicked just kept going at Jaxon. With a slight miscommunication, Jaxon pinned Wicked with a waistlock roll-up in 12 minutes to be only the 2nd person since Chikara’s return to defeat Wicked in some fashion (outside of Kimber Lee twice). This was a big deal. Wicked lost it. He was not happy with fans at ringside. Jaxon was finally able to make a tag to Rockwell. They cleaned house. Things got crazy as both teams traded big moves. Jaxon did a flip reverse blockbuster off the top on Frightmare. N_R_G retained the titles in 18 minutes when Rockwell hit the Hyper Wheel on Frightmare. This was really well done.
After the match, Los Ice Creams music hit. The crowd popped as Princess Kimber Lee had done the same thing at Top Banana. N_R_G faced off with Los Ice Creams and they got scared. They instead ran to the back rather than cashing in their golden opportunity. Fun end to the afternoon show.
Chikara 5 Senses: Saturday January 30th, 2015
Vlad Radinov welcomed the crowd. He announced that due to an injury during training, Icarus could not compete as scheduled against Pinkie Sanchez. This was seen by the sling earlier in the day. He then introduced Kobald as Icarus’ replacement.
Kobald b Pinkie Sanchez in 12 minutes with the Demon’s Toilet (squat splash from the top).
This match was fantastic. If Chikara gave out game balls, Pinkie Sanchez would get it for the day. They started with Pinkie demanding a test of strength since he noticed Kobald checking out his physique backstage. Pinkie, of course, cheated to get out of it. They did spots around the ring where they used the fans to hurt each other. They were given time to breath and have a great match. They did not disappoint. Crowd chanted for both guys.
Vlad Radinov noted that he knows where the parties are and right now, there would be a 60 second selfie party for the fans in attendance. Several members of the Chikara roster ran around the crowd to assist.
Los Ice Creams b Adam Ward & Burt West by disqualification in 3 minutes when the Devastation Corporation (Blaster McMassive, Flex Rumblecrunch, & Max Smashmaster) hit the ring and destroyed Los Ice Creams.
Up until that point, this was a showcase for Los Ice Creams. It was a tight 3 minutes where they got in all their moves and did very little of the comedy work. DevCorp were a bit of a surprise since they were not booked for the show and didn’t appear on the earlier show. They laid out Ice Creams for a while. Princess Kimber Lee eventually showed up and chased them off. Crowd booed DevCorp.
Wani b “Mr. Touchdown” Mark Angelosetti in 15 minutes with a somersault corkscrew neckbreaker.
This was fantastic and a great singles debut for Wani. Touchdown is one of those guys that when given time really brings it, he should seriously be on everyone’s radar. Touchdown paused for a bit on the walkway and looked back at the entrance where no one was behind him. He looked dejected, having lost everyone for the loaded elbow pad shenanigans last season. He tried to do a go-team salute before the match on the floor but no one came. Mid-way through, Juan Francisco de Coronado showed up. He attempted to hand Touchdown the Ecuadorian flag. Touchdown refused. Touchdown spent the match not cheating, only to eventually be screwed by Juan and cheating leading to the finish. Touchdown went to the top and Juan grabbed his leg. Touchdown fought it off, then went for a splash from the top. The delay gave Wani enough time to get his knees up leading to the finish.
Some of the crowd on the bleachers started chanting for “Doctor Touchdown” likely due to a misunderstanding. This led to a crazy series of chants throughout the match giving Touchdown different titles including Sherriff, Captain, Gym Leader, and even SmackDown! General Manager. The chants were so good that Vlad addressed them post-match with some future suggestions. He then asked the crowd if they had heard of King of Trios. The crowd popped. He then said okay and it was intermission time. Some tease.
During intermission, Snow Troll crawled out from underneath the ring. He began whispering to different people wondering where Kevin Condron was and if anyone had seen him.
Back from break, they drew the Magic Move for the next match, the move was drawn as the Alabama Slam.
Kevin Condron Presents Battleborn (“Juke Joint” Lucas Calhoun & Missile Assault Man) b The Batiri (Kodama & Obaryion) in 14 minutes with a sharpshooter by MAM on Obaryion in the Magic Move Match.
Vlad announced the Batiri at a combined height. The story here was Missile Assault Man was vicious. Juke Joint was also less cheery and fun than normal, going all out. They worked on Obaryion’s knee throughout the match. This led to problems on the comeback, especially given all the Batiri’s offense involves kicks and knees. The Batiri hit their Alabama Slam/knee lift double team to hit the Magic Move, but couldn’t capitalize due to the knee injury. This was really good and continues the Batiri’s streak of great tag matches when they get time. With the victory, Battleborn now have 3 points and can challenge for the Campenatos de Parejas.
Harold won Rafflemania for a Chikara Challenge of the Immortals T-Shirt.
The Colony (Fire Ant, Silver Ant, & Worker Ant II) b The Snake Pit (Argus, Ophidian, & Shynron) in 19 minutes when Fire Ant pinned Shynron after the Ant Hill.
Argus & Ophidian have matching gear now. Argus’ new gear looks great and he’s definitely slimmed down in the last few months. Fire Ant had both antenna for this match, despite walking around earlier in the day with only one previously showing the signs of the war with Soldier Ant at Top Banana. Argus was in this match a long way. He took everything from the Colony. He and Silver Ant had an extended exchange of chops and submission work. Argus stood up for himself and went toe-to-toe. The crowd chanted for Argus in a way that I’d never previously heard. This match was probably the match of the weekend, but Pinkie/Kobald was pretty close. This was a great top off to Argus getting his first pin at Top Banana as he came off like a star even in the loss. After the match, Fire Ant demanded that Argus get in the ring. He did. They did a face off. Ophidian and then Shynron joined. They hugged. Great match.
Princess Kimber Lee and Oleg The Usurper went to a no contest in 14 minutes when the Devastation Corporation broke up the match in a match for the Chikara Grand Championship.
Due to the result, Kimber retains the title. Vlad had a nice intro about how the Princess had to slay the giant during the heartbeat of Chikara prior to the main event. Oleg had new music. Kimber’s music was remixed. They squared off. Kimber hit some nice kicks. A little kid yelled that Kimber Lee can save herself. Oleg stopped and then lost it. It was a nice moment. Oleg hit more speed. He tried to suplex Kimber on the floor, but she reversed it. Kimber made a comeback and eventually went to lock on the Chikara Special when a Los Ice Cream (dressed in Brown & Pink instead of Green & Chocolate from earlier) walked down the ramp. A second Ice Cream in normal garb followed confused. The Brown & Pink Ice Cream kicked Kimber. He then unmasked to be Blaster McMassive, member of the Devastation Corporation. Flex Rumblecrunch & Max Smashmaster then jumped the other Ice Cream on the ramp. All three then destroyed Kimber & Oleg. This was a strong heel beat down.
Max shoved Bryce. Max got a microphone and stood over Oleg. He told him that just because you rip up a piece of paper doesn’t mean that you are free. Max then turned his attention to Kimber. He held her against the ropes and made her watch a little girl at ringside crying. He told her to watch. He said that when she won the title at Top Banana, she became queen, but they are here for her life. Larry Peace eventually came down and Dev Corp left the ring. This was a bit dark at moments, but if the idea is that everyone should hate the Devastation Corporation, they probably will. Bryce was helped up and stopped Vlad from announcing it as a DQ victory saying that it wasn’t a disqualification. This would indicate a No Contest and that Oleg would still be able to challenge for the Grand Championship at a later date without winning 3 matches in a row again. Crowd chanted that Dev Corp were not nice people.
Vlad said good night, but the crowd demanded one more match.
Heidi Lovelace b Juan Francisco de Coronado after The Heidi-can-Rana spike huricanrana as Juan was on his knees in 4 minutes.
This would be the last time Heidi would appear as the current Young Lion’s Cup holder as a tournament will be held on Saturday, February 6th in Reading, Pennsylvania as a part of National Pro Wrestling Day. Heidi now has 2 points towards a Grand Championship match. Heidi placed Juan’s Ecuador flag on top of him and left him laying to close the show. Juan laid in the ring as people left. With the lights brought back on, referees assisted the Ice Cream who had been taken out during the main event helping him to the back. He’d be laid out the entire encore.
*****
Thus ended the Season 16 Chikara Premiere. The entire day was very fun. The roster were all up to the task. The talk coming out of the show was a bit of concern, however. After the great victory for Kimber at Top Banana, there was tons of coverage of her title win. The close of the main event match feels a bit like couldn’t pull the trigger on her being a complete equal. The challenge is that Oleg doesn’t get beat often. Arik Cannon outsmarted him on the mid-west tour, but he’d only ever been beaten well by Hallowicked over the summer when he previously challenged for the Grand Championship. If the goal is that Oleg and Kimber have common enemies, there are multiple ways to get there without sacrificing Kimber as the lead-dog. What the next steps are following this beat down will determine how this show stands.
With Chikara, the safe rule is always be patient. The overall attack was strong. Devastation Corporation are no longer cartoonish Demolition/Legion of Doom style muscle monsters, but evil jerks that take things too far. There is a fine line that must be walked, especially given the size difference and the potential multiple views of such a destruction that if seen wrong or mis-stepped, could sacrifice all the PR, goodwill, and alternative perception the promotion has gotten in the last few months.
Montreal, Quebec, Canada: – Bobby Managoff won the Montreal World Heavyweight Title by defeating Yvon Roberts
Des Moines, Iowa: – NWA World Junior Heavyweight Champion Leroy McGuirk beat Billy Goelz 2 out of 3 falls – Farmer Jones beat Jack Hader – Lee Henning beat Vic Christy
1952
Houston, Texas: – Ray Gunkel and Miguel Guzman defeated Ivan Kalmikoff and Duke Keomuka to win the NWA Texas Tag Team Titles
Vancouver, British Columbia – The Fabulous Kangaroos (Al Costello and Roy Heffernan) defeated Don Leo Jonathan and Gene Kiniski for the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles
1966
Orlando, Florida: – NWA World Title: Gene Kiniski defeated Klondike Bill in 2 out of 3 falls – The Medics defeated Eddie Graham & Sam Steamboat in 2 out of 3 falls – Jesse James defeated Red Roberts – Jose Lothario defeated Tom Bradley
1968
Kansas City, Kansas: – Bob Brown and Bob Geigel won the NWA North American Tag Team Titles by defeating Ron Etchison and Klondike Bill in a Texas Death Match – Pat O’Connor defeated Pedro Valdez – Stan the Moose defeated Steve Bolus
1969
Omaha, Nebraska: – Stan Pulaski defeated Mike DiBiase to win the AWA Midwest Heavyweight Title
1972
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: – King Curtis Iaukea and Baron Mikel Scicluna defeated Karl Gotch and Rene Goulet to win the WWWF World Tag Team Titles
1973
Kansas City, Kansas: – Bob Geigel and Rufus R. Jones defeated Roger Kirby and Harley Race to win the NWA North American Tag Team Titles
1974
Portland, Oregon: – Killer Karl Krupp and Kurt Von Steiger defeated Dutch Savage and Jimmy Snuka for the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles
1977
Tampa, Florida: – Dusty Rhodes & The Assassin defeated Steve Strong & Superstar Billy Graham – Buddy Wolff defeated Steve Keirn – Jack & Jerry Brisco & Jos LeDuc defeated Pat McGinnis & Seigfried Stanke & Ox Baker – Mike Graham defeated Bob Orton, Jr. – Mr. X drew Skip Young – Kevin Sullivan defeated Angelo Poffo
1980
Sapporo, Japan: – Tatsumi Fujinami defeated Steve Keirn to win the NWA International Junior Heavyweight Title
Shreveport, Louisiana: – Ted DiBiase defeated Mike George to win the Mid-South North American Heavyweight Title
1981
Lake Charles, Louisiana: – Leroy Brown and Ernie Ladd defeated The Junkyard Dog and Killer Karl Kox for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles
1988
Memphis, Tennessee: – Max Pain (Daryl Peterson) and Gary Young defeated Manny Fernandez and Jeff Jarrett in a tournament final to win the Continental Wrestling Association Tag Team Titles – Jeff Jarrett & Manny Fernandez beat AWA Tag Team Champions Midnight Rockers dq
1991
Saturday Night’s Main Event: Macon, Georgia: – Hulk Hogan and Tugboat defeated Dino Bravo and Earthquake (with Jimmy Hart) – Jim Duggan defeated WWF Champion Sgt. Slaughter (with General Adnan) by disqualification – The Legion of Doom (Animal and Hawk) defeated The Orient Express (Kato and Tanaka) (with Mr. Fuji)
1992
Caguas, Puerto Rico: – Ron Garvin defeated Carlos Colon for the WWC Universal Heavyweight Title
1993
Memphis, Tennessee: – The Moondogs (Splat and Spot) defeated The Harris Brothers (Ron and Don) to win the USWA Tag Team Titles
1997
Crossing the Line: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: – ECW World Heavyweight Champion Raven pinned Steve Williams to retain the title – ECW Tag Team Champions The Eliminators (Kronus and Saturn) defeated Sabu and Rob Van Dam to retain the title – Terry Funk pinned Tommy Rich – Tommy Dreamer and The Pitbulls defeated The Triple Threat (Chris Candido, Shane Douglas and Brian Lee)
2003
Osaka, Japan: – Jushin Liger and Takehiro Murahama defeated Black Buffalo and Tsubasa for the Osaka Pro Wrestling Tag Team Titles
Humacao, Puerto Rico: – Carly Colon won the WWC Universal Heavyweight Title from Chicky Starr
2004
Sapporo, Japan: – Minoru Suzuki and Yoshihiro Takayama defeated Osamu Nishimura and Hiroyoshi Tenzan for the IWGP World Tag Team Titles
St. Louis, Missouri: – Jim Londos beat Ed “Strangler” Lewis – Ray Steele and Mehmet Yousoff wrestled to a draw – Bronko Nagurski defeated Sol Slagel – Orville Brown beat George Tragos
1945
Des Moines, Iowa: – World Heavyweight Champion Orville Brown beat Lord Albert Mills in 2 out of 3 falls
1955
Abilene, Texas: – Bob Geigel and Boris Kalmikoff defeated Jesse and Johnny James in a tournament final for the vacant NWA Southwest Tag Team Titles
1957
Amarillo, Texas: – Dory Funk, Sr. defeated Dizzy Davis to win the Amarillo NWA North American Heavyweight Title
1961
Minneapolis, Minnesota: – AWA Champion Verne Gagne drew Gene Kiniski (60 minute time limit) – Wilbur Snyder beat Len Montana – Hard Boiled Haggerty beat Joe Scarpello – Jim Hady beat George Drake
1964
St. Joseph, Missouri: – Rocky (Larry) Hamilton defeated The Stomper to win the Central States NWA United States Heavyweight Title
Omaha, Nebraska: – AWA Champion Verne Gagne beat Mitsu Arakawa – Pat O’Connor (sub Reggie Parks) beat Larry Hennig – Mad Dog Vachon beat Doug Gilbert – Jack Pesek beat Jim Grabmire
1965
Minneapolis, Minnesota: – Larry Hennig & Harley Race beat Dick the Bruiser & The Crusher in 2 out of 3 falls to win the AWA tag team titles – Wilbur Snyder beat Iron Mike DiBiase – Bob Boyer beat Eddie Sharkey – Billy Red Cloud beat Black Bart
1966
Vancouver, British Columbia: – Black Terror (Bobby Graham) and John Tolos defeated Paddy Barrett and Tom Geohagen for the Vancouver NWA Canadian Tag Team Titles
Tampa, Florida: – NWA World Title: Gene Kiniski defeated Eddie Graham in 2 out of 3 falls – Missouri Mauler defeated Danny Miller – Sputnik Monroe defeated Tony Martin – Jose Lothario & Tito Carreon defeated Tom Bradley & George “Two Ton” Harris – Buddy Fuller defeated Roger Kirby
Portland, Oregon: – Tony Borne and Jay York defeated Shag Thomas and Bearcat Wright to win the NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Titles
1976
Sarasota, Florida: – Texas Bullrope Match: Dusty Rhodes defeated King Curtis – Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Missouri Mauler by dq – Southern Title: Billy Robinson defeated Frank Goodish – Florida Tag Titles: Eddie Graham & Jerry Brisco defeated Bob Roop & Bob Orton, Jr. by dq
1978
Tampa, Florida: – NWA World Title: Harley Race defeated Steve Keirn – Ivan Putski defeated Ivan Koloff – Killer Karl Kox & Bobby Duncum defeated Rocky Johnson & Pedro Morales – Mike Graham defeated Mr. Saito – Jack & Jerry Brisco defeated Tank Patton & Randy Brewer
1981
Atlanta, Georgia: – The Fabulous Freebirds (Terry Gordy and Michael Hayes) defeated Ted DiBiase and Stan Frazier to win the NWA National Tag Team Titles
Dothan, Alabama: – Les Thornton won the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Title from Jerry Stubbs
Greenwood, Mississippi: – The Grappler defeated Killer Karl Kox for the Mid-South Mississippi Heavyweight Title
1984
Memphis, Tennessee: – The Zambuie Express (Elijah Akeem and Kareem Muhammad) defeated Norvell Austin and Sweet Brown Sugar for the vacant AWA Southern Tag Team Titles
1986
Rockford, Illinois: – AWA Champion Stan Hansen beat Leon White – No dq match: Nick Bockwinkel beat Larry Zbyszko – Non Title: Nord The Barbarian & Mongolian Stomper beat AWA Tag Team Champions Curt Hennig & Scott Hall – Jerry Blackwell beat Boris Zhukov – Buck Zumhofe beat Earthquake Ferris – Marty Jannetty beat Doug Somers
1987
Fort Lauderdale, Florida: – Bad News Allen defeated Kevin Sullivan for the Florida NWA Southern Heavyweight Title
1990
Osaka, Japan: – Jushin Liger defeated Naoki Sano to win the IWGP Junior Heavyweight Title
1992
Dallas, Texas: – The Dark Patriot (Doug Gilbert) defeated The Patriot to win the Global Wrestling Federation North American Heavyweight Title
1994
Memphis, Tennessee: – The Moondogs (Rex and Spot) defeated The Rock ‘n’ Roll Express (Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton) to win the USWA Tag Team Title – Eddie Gilbert defeated Jerry Lawler to win the USWA Unified World Heavyweight Title
1998
Boston Brawl: Boston, Massachusetts: – Chris Benoit defeated Eddie Guerrero – WCW World Television Champion Booker T pinned V.K. Wallstreet to retain the title – WCW Cruiserweight Champion Chris Jericho defeated Dean Malenko to retain the title – Bret Hart defeated Ric Flair – Lex Luger, WCW United States Heavyweight Champion Diamond Dallas Page, and Larry Zbyszko defeated Randy Savage and WCW World Tag Team Champions The Outsiders (Scott Hall and Kevin Nash) – Sting pinned Hulk Hogan in a steel cage match
Hostile City Showdown: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: – The Triple Threat (ECW World Heavyweight Champion Shane Douglas and ECW World Tag Team Champions Chris Candido and Lance Storm) fought Bam Bam Bigelow and ECW World Television Champion Taz to a no contest – Al Snow pinned Doug Furnas – In a four-way dance, Rob Van Dam & Sabu defeated The Dudley Boyz (Buh Buh Ray & D-Von), The Gangstanators (Kronus & New Jack) and Tommy Dreamer & The Sandman
2001
Christmas Chaos: Louisville, Kentucky: – The Minnesota Stretching Crew (Shelton Benjamin and Brock Lesnar) defeated Sly Skraper and Johnny Spade – Team Xtreme (Jeff Hardy, Matt Hardy and Lita) defeated The Disciples of Synn (Synn and OVW Southern Tag Team Champions Damian and Payne) – OVW Heavyweight Champion Nick Dinsmore defeated Chris Benoit by disqualification to retain the title – Kane pinned Leviathan (Batista)
2010
Royal Rumble: Atlanta, Georgia: – Edge won the Royal Rumble – Undertaker defeated Rey Mysterio to retain the World Title – Mickie James defeated Michelle McCool to win the Divas Title – Christian defeated Ezekial Jackson to retain the ECW Title
I just got back from the house show tonight in Macon, Georgia. It was a pretty damn good show. Overall, the crowd was pretty non-smarky, very old-school when it came to heel/face alignments.
WWE Tag Team Champions New Day vs. Usos & Ryback
The New Day, with the first second generation trombone in WWE history opened the show. Unfortunately, they didn’t open the door until 7:15 for a 7:30 show, so most of the crowd was still coming in when they came out. A lot of “NEW DAY SUCKS” chants got going. The finish came when Ryback hit the Shellshock on Xavier Woods and tagged in Jey Uso for the top rope splash. Overall it was a very good match to start with a lot of back and forth action.
Stardust vs. Titus O’Neil
Stardust is incredibly charismatic. Fun fact, the Macon Centreplex where the event took place is where Cody Rhodes won some big high school wrestling championship, maybe even the state championship, I didn’t hear the people beside me clearly. Cody came out first and after he finished humping a security guard’s face, he got int he ring and laid down with his chin on his knuckles. When he heard Titus’ music, he just went limp and looked incredibly defeated. That was exactly what happened. Titus pretty much squashed Stardust. Crowd had a lot of “CODY” chants and cheered Titus, although it was a very generic face cheer out of obligation.
– Kevin Owens promo: Good quick promo by KO. He pointed out that he had wrestled in Macon before, and hated the city. He said he was going to win back his Intercontinental Championship and and get the hell out of the city.
Los Matadors vs. Hype Bros
The Hype Bros were not advertised, so this was a surprise. Honestly, the Hype Bros music is so freaking loud it was hard to gauge the reaction, but I was marking out. Mojo is a freak of nature and is charismatic. Ryder seemed bored. He did his stuff, and did most of the ring work, but Mojo was the real star. Hype Bros quickly won and Mojo was amazing, taking photographs at ringside with all the fans. Seemed like an awesome dude, and I can’t wait to see what he does in WWE.
Intercontinental Champion Dean Ambrose vs. Kevin Owens
Dean was over with the crowd and the crowd hated Kevin Owens. This match was glorious. These two are so amazing in the ring. After some good back and forth, KO hit the pop-up powerbomb, but Dean kicked out. After that, they had some more back and forth until Dean pulled off the Dirty Deed for the pinfall. Dean Ambrose is a class act. As soon as the match was over, he walked around taking selfies and ringside with the fans and signed a ton of autographs. Dean was OVER with the crowd. I’d say his reaction was #3 of the night.
Social Outcasts vs. R-Truth & Sandizzle
Heath Slater and Curtis Axel came out after a quick intermission to pimp autographed merchandise and Wrestlemania. Curtis Axel cut a pretty cool promo about being sick because he ate Bacon…in Macon…He went back and forth with Slater about Macon Bacon, Macon food, Macon in general, and then culminated it by saying it wasn’t the food that made him sick, it was the people. R-Truth was out next to say WHAT’S UP and get the crowd up and going again after the break. His partner, Damien Sandow, worked as Sandizzle, wearing sunglasses and a black doo-rag. I guess Golden Truth is still on the way. Sandizzle used WHOMP THERE IT IS as his catchphrase. He wrestled in his sunglasses the whole match, which was pretty funny. After a lot of crowd hype, and a Bo run around the ring from hashtag Social Outcasts (sans Bo), R-Truth and Sandizzle got the victory.
– Rusev Promo: Rusev cut a promo from the back stating that when this match was booked, Reigns was the champion, but he robbed him of it at Royal Rumble by putting him through a table. He put over Lana as beautiful, hot, etc.
Divas Champion Charlotte vs. Becky Lynch vs. Paige
I will say this…. Becky Lynch was OVER! I don’t mean kind of over. I mean, she was #2 pop of the night, and that was constant through the match. The crowd loved her. Paige worked as a face. At this point, she’s reaching Big Show levels of face/heel turns. Charlotte is pretty damn big in real life. I was surprised by how amazing she looked in person compared to how she looks on television. Paige pushed her “THIS IS MY HOUSE” which got a big reaction since she was working as a face. For a triple threat, they didn’t do much with that aspect. Charlotte got a figure four headlock on Becky and it just dragged on for way too long. Most of the time, one diva was outside of the ring recovering. While Becky was out of the ring, Paige locked in the PTO. Becky got back in and broke it up. Becky slapped on the Disarmer and the crowd went crazy, but Paige broke it up. Becky was out of the ring and Charlotte rolled Paige up with tights for the pin. BECKY. WAS. OVER. It was magical. After the match, Paige pulled Becky into the ring and told the crowd it was her birthday. Paige sang Happy Birthday to her with the crowd. Great moment. I uploaded a video of it, but potato quality, so sadface.
Roman Reigns vs. Rusev
Man, the place came UNGLUED when Roman came through the crowd. Easily pop #1 by an incredible margin. He got a quick upper hand and then Rusev walked out on the match. He took a microphone and said that since Roman was no longer champion, and it wasn’t a championship match, he was done. Roman ran up the stage and brought him back. Crowd loved that. Roman and Rusev went back and forth until Rusev got the Accolade on. (Remember when that move was incredible?) Roman quickly powered out, got the superman punch, got the spear, and it was over.
