[18] After leaving WCW, Colley would take a hiatus form wrestling for a couple of years. Buddy Roberts vs Bobby Perez Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Missy Hyatt rakes Tommy Rogers eyes, then slaps him,then Dark Journey slaps Missy) He has Hayes & Roberts job cleanly to Dibiase & Taylor here, as they should. 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 & Chavo Guerrero vs John Tatum He was a primal force of nature in the ring, and not many could match his explosive power. At the same time, in the ring, Dibiase has pulled out his black glove and is going after Kamala vs. Mike Reed Jim Ross selects the winner of the UWF trival contest Terry Taylor vs. Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton and their manager Jim Cornette hit Mid-South Wrestling with hurricane force. Following a loss to the Rock 'n' Roll Express on March 6, 1994 they left SMW. - RARE!!! Gustavo Mendoza vs Bobby Perez News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. 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. Detroit Demolition[3] News and videos, live and in Spanish. huge brawl ensues) Jim Ross reads a letter from Dark Journey to Michael Hayes Community Grade. Leroy Brown vs Bobby Perez (Danny Hodge does commentary) [2] Contents Sheepherders vs. Bruise Brothers Dick Slater vs. Jim Duggan (JIP from TV Title Tournament Semi Finals) Cornette is a classic case in point here. Terry Taylor on Working With The Stiff Von Erichs Brothers, Bill Behrens | Wrestlings Super-Agent Who Discovered AJ Styles, Michel Martel The Tragic Passing of Rick Martels Brother. Rock & Roll Express & Ricky Gibson vs. Dr. Death Steve Williams also made a name for himself in the UWF by winning the Heavyweight Championship from Big Bubba Rogers, better known as Ray Traylor, or The Big Boss Man from his later WWF career. Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts Colley wrestled his last match for IWA Mid-South in 1997. GREAT ANGLE!) On September 1, 1981 he mounted an unsuccessful challenge to WWF World Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund, but was defeated. The Champion retained the title until August 10, 1985 where he was defeated by Dick Murdoch at the MSW Superdome Extravaganza in New Orleans, LA. By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Most of which because of fights with fans during his career as a manager to the heels of wrestling. Thank you for being a part of our community! Class A No. By Elisha Meyer Port Orchard Independent January 17, 2023 1:30 am. After Demolition ended for him in the WWF and following a stint in Stampede Wrestling, he went to Continental Championship Wrestling where he worked as "Detroit Demolition". RELATED: 10 Short-Lived Wrestling Promotions You Should Learn About. Their first television appearance would come on the May 16th edition of Superstars where they teamed with Iron Mike Sharpe and were defeated by Billy Jack Haynes, Tito Santana, and Blackjack Mulligan. a promo after Buzz high tails it.) Then a whole bunch of other guys come out and we get a big Eddie Gilbert vs. Koko B. Ware (Steve Williams makes the save), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/19/86 He was the favorite of children of all ages and races worldwide. Special Feature: Buddy Roberts This was what led to the release from Turner Broadcasting. Foraging is limited in the cool, wet Three wide, blue-green rivers fall across open lands where generous winters of the south, but the animals come gods reign and mortal clans roam through the great cycle of seasons. Originally called Tri-State Wrestling, the territory extended across Oklahoma, Louisiana and Tennessee with an alliance with Paul Boeschs Houston territory. A visit from Santa Saw This would also be his first singles run. Mid-South Louisiana Tag Champs Bill Watts & Buck Robley beat The Assassin & The Angel in a "steel cage" match to win the Mid-South U.S. Tag Title. Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! Jack Victory w/Lady Maxine vs. Steve Williams Koko B. Ware vs. Joe Malcolm The duo disbanded after Colley left the company at the end of October 1987. Dusty Rhodes not only rose to fame in the 1970s but even became a world champion. Masks sold on TeePublic are for general public use only. the North American title on his behalf. UWF Top 10 They became embroiled in a lengthy feud with the Fabulous Ones and lost the titles to them three weeks later. He was able to do this because he was co-creator of the original gimmick. A very divisive figure in wrestling, Bill Watts lived up to his in-ring persona as a real-life cowboy. In time, Mid-South became the Universal Wrestling Federation. Mid-South Wrestling. With JR on the mic, Mid-South had the voice it needed to put the fans on the edge of their seats. After JYD came out on the losing end of a feud with Ted DiBiase and partner Matt Borne during a Loser Leaves Town match, he worked as the masked Stagger Lee in singles and tag action with several different partners. Universal Wrestling Federation 3/22/86 FIRST UWF SHOW 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. 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. John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/13/86 Jun 1 Future Dark Side Of The Ring Episode Ideas - Part 2. Blade Runners video (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). Pro Wrestling Moments. One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan vs Buddy Roberts brawl, PPW, 12/13/86 (Good stuff all three guys hate each other, so we get a Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Steve Doll All about the world of wrestling and wrestling; WWE, RAW, UFC, CMLL, AAA. Wells was advertised on two shows in mid-August, but I don't think he actually appeared on either of them. Norvell Austin is most famous for teaming with Sputnik Monroe in one of the first "mixed races" villainous teams seen in the south. Mid-South Wrestling 1/6/83 ~ Interviews w/Wrestling II/Akbar & Gary Hart "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs. Tom Renesto Jr. Interview w/Bill Watts In the summer the Moondogs regained the USWA Tag Team Championship for a final time. Having secured a good contract deal, Watts transformed the promotion into the Universal Wrestling Federation. Mid-South North American Champ Mr. Wrestling II beat Ernie Ladd via DQ. 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More Paul Ellering! His ways may have been disliked by some and held in high regard by others, but one thing you can say for sure is that they got a reaction from his workers and peers. ~ Clips of Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Murdoch & Superstar feud UWF Champion Steve Williams and Tag Team Champs the Sheepherders (later the Bushwhackers) saw their belts simply die out. He feuded with Ted DiBiase, who was still working between Wattss promotion and time in Japan. The Catman Bob Bradley was a well known jobber on weekly WWF TV in the early to mid 80s In 1986 Bradley went to World Class and Beat Dingo Warrior to win the Texas Championship. Sting vs. Bill Watts (Freebirds run in and Gordy hits Watts with the Oriental Spike) Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts (Roberts gives Taylor a nice faceburn by rubbing his face into the mat), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/15/86 In 1972 the Dalton Brothers moved to NWA Mid-America and were ultimately rebranded as "The Medics". Tommy Gilbert talks about his sons actions. 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. The Libyan & Art Crews. Terry Taylor vs. Jake Roberts (#1 Contenders match), Mid-South Wrestling 3/8/86 Mid-South Wrestling (5.19.1984) Review. Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan, 8/16/86 (Finish only Buddy Roberts and Ted Dibiase, under a mask, run in) His song off of The Wrestling Album, Grab Them Cakes, even landed him on a Soul Train appearance with show alumni Vicki Sue Robinson. They included Steve Dr. Bill Watts Telling Eddie Gilbert the Soviet flag is banned (Hes sick & tired of seeing guys buried under the flag so he tells Gilbert its banned; $21.99 . He had feuds with all the big heels in the company at that time. Mid-South Wrestling (1.12.1985) Review. Freebirds vs Bill Watts, Jim Duggan & Terry Taylor, Universal Wrestling Federation 8/2/86 Steve Williams & Bill Watts visiting the University of Oklahoma [10], On February 22, 1986 Colley made his return to the WWF on a house show in Melbourne, Australia and lost to Jacques Rougeau. The Sheepherders complain about Tommy Gilbert reversing the decision in their match against the Fantastics last week. Korchenko, Ivan & Nikita Koloff w/Eddie Gilbert vs Jeff Gaylord, Ken Massey & Perry Jackson Ernie Ladd became an advocate and worked to further the position of wrestlers of color after he retired from the ring. The WWE inducted him posthumously into their Hall of Fame in 2016. Mr. Wrestling II talks about accidentally costing Mr. Olympia a loser-leaves-town match because he lost his temper and went after Kamala's handler, allowing Kamala to beat Olympia and send him out of the territory for 90 days. They steal his black glove and then KO him with it. Gustavo Mendoza vs Perry Jackson (Gustavo gets a win!) -Your hosts are Jim Ross and Joel Watts. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! Here, THE BROTHERS winter brings rain, which causes the land to bloom. That spring they would feud with Crusher Bones, Jack Hammer, and Big Daddy Cyrus. The World's Most Entertaining Car Website. Shadow #1, Randy Colley (May 2, 1950 December 14, 2019) was an American professional wrestler better known as Moondog Rex. 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 . Terry Taylor vs. Mike Scott To India and Aue Thalia to South Africa. They then dump her into the ring and spray yellow paint on her. never lost the WCCW World title despite WCCW saying Black Bart beat him. [4], In 1976 he joined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and began wrestling under his real name for the first time. Chris Adams vs Savannah Jack (Akbar runs in & they double-team Adams) One Man Gang vs Jeff Raitz (After the match, OMG challenges both Terry Gordy and Hacksaw Duggan to a title shot against the winner of Mid-South Wrestling Association was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s, where many diamonds of the professional wrestling business began their careers or passed through its doors. They were still doing okay in the ratings, but Watts realized he couldnt keep going, so in April 1987, he sold the UWF to Jim Crockett Promotions, aka WCW. Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero vs Sting & Rick Steiner (Tatum & Victory run in to brawl with Sting & Steiner), Universal Wrestling Federation 10/4/86 ~ Koko B. Ware music video (The Bird) [7], The Moondogs entered 1985 on the lower end of the tag team ranks, and were split apart as singles wrestlers to help flesh out house show cards. Bobby Eaton had been a journeyman wrestler in 1984 when Jim Cornette came to Mid-South from Memphis. Masked Superstar (w/Murdoch) vs. Steve Doll Steve Williams & Terry Gordy trade interviews in advance of their title match Watts went against racial stereotypes and social mores in the business to champion the black athlete when it wasnt accepted or wanted, in some cases. Eddie Gilbert vs John Tatum (Dark Journey comes out & attacks Missy Hyatt; Eddie makes the save then KOs Dark Journey with Missys Meanwhile, Watts would try the national route in another way, yet this could have made his promotion bigger than ever. suspended. Fantastics vs Jack Victory & Mike George, PPW, 12/20/86 (Ends up turning into a 6-man with Chavo Guerrero & Art Crews) Forgot your password? The Moondogs entered 1995 having lost the USWA titles once more and entered a tournament to crown new champions; they wrestled The Rock 'n' Roll Express to a no-contest in the finals at the Mid South Coliseum on January 9, 1995. [324] Footage, prototypes and artwork exists under ownership of co-authors Frederic Houde and Laurent Cluzel. Following an April tour of All Japan Pro Wrestling that saw him team with Andre the Giant and Dick Murdoch he returned to full time action in the World Wrestling Federation. ~ Dick Slater Interview (Jake Roberts/Slater confrontation, Jake DDTs Dark Journey!) Jack Victory w/Lady Maxine vs Brett Sawyer (Dark Journey attacks Lady Maxine) 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. Gustavo Mendoza vs David Peterson Dick Slater vs. Dr. Death (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) Jeff Gaylord vs Joe Malcolm Ernie passed away at the age of 68 in 2007 from colon cancer. The 411 Rating. So grab a seat, and lets get started where it all began, back in the late 70s. 2 DVDs Mid South Wrestling Giants Midgets Heroes Villain 1 & 2 RARE OOP SALE! Crockett Cup 86 Video John Tatum & Jack Victory vs Iceman Parsons & Missing Link (Turns into a big mess when Dark Journey & Missy Hyatt get into a catfight. The Bushwhackers How They Survived Their Wild Early Career. Jack Victory & Lady Maxine vs Dark Journey & (Maxine & Victory challenged Dark Journey to get a partner for a mixed match so she Buddy Roberts w/Michael Hayes vs. Terry Taylor Missing Link w/Dark Journey vs Rick Steiner(a decidedly not blind Eddie Gilbert attacks Link with a chair) Who or what were 20. Jack Victory vs Bobby Perez BOTH guys come out and start brawling with OMG. 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. Tommy Gilbert thanks the UWF for not accepting his resignation and says he doesnt want Eddie hurt but hopes Watts can straighten Hot After his time in Universal, Williams went on to a storied run in the NWA. Rick Steiner & Jack Victory vs Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey Kamala vs Tracy Smothers Watts isnt letting that happen.) Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar Interview Hype for the 6/14/86 Superdome show ~ Terry Taylor music video (When the Going Gets Tough) Notable were the Blade Runners, a pair of Road Warriors knock-offs who would later be known as Sting and the Ultimate Warrior. Buddy Roberts vs Ken Massey Video on Jim Duggan retiring the North American title & the UWF title tournament Jim Ross Lunch w/John Tatum (Ross & Tatum are supposed to meet Missy Hyatt for lunch but shes late. Gary Young vs Gustavo Mendoza On April 22, 1996 the Moondogs defeated Men on a Mission via pinfall at the Mid South Coliseum. One Man Gang & Leroy Brown vs Joe Savoldi & Jeff Raitz He was also one who influenced Bill Watts to crown the first African American World Heavyweight Champion in WCW, Ron Simmons. In short hes embarrased by Hot Stuff and resigns as a referee. Victory & Maxine beat her up.) Sign In. The League of Nations (French: Socit des Nations [ssjete de nsj]) was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace. 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. Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams Video, Living in America Gustavo Mendoza vs. Koko B. Ware Savannah Jack vs The Libyan Fantastics vs Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/24/86 Terry Taylor vs John Tatum (Eddie Gilbert throws powder but it backfires), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/6/86 Kamala & One Man Gang vs Brett Sawyer & Ken Massey Your Grade. On January 4, 1987, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Colley was repackaged as "Smash" in the new tag team of Demolition, facing and defeating the Islanders[12] before later taking part in a battle royal won by Pete Doherty. Bill Irwin vs Jeff Raitz Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & The Libyan Butch Reed vs. Buzz Sawyer (JIP from Oklahoma City 12/31/85) 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. 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. Humongous vs. Perry Jackson In the late 80s, Mid-South Wrestling underwent an attempt at a nationwide expansion when Bill Watts secured television time on the Superstation, TBS, after Ted Turner had a sour business dealing with Vince McMahon over the content that McMahon was supplying him. Another fun bit was him leaving town only to return as the masked Stagger Lee. Free shipping . The heels lay down An old-school believer in kayfabe, Watts used his stardom to slowly take more interest in Tri-State Wrestling and began his rise to power. He was active in professional wrestling until the end of his life and made a famous appearance at the ECW pay-per-view, WrestlePalooza, in 1998. The new duo remained undefeated until June 30, where they lost a Los Angeles house show match to The Wild Samoans. Iceman Parsons vs Art Crews (Chris Adams comes out and does a promo introducing himself to the crowd; he breaks kayfabe by saying he Mid-South Wrestling 1980-1985 Seasons on USB Flash Drive UWF NWA WCW WCCW AWA . [2] Later on he would team with Koko B. Ware as one half of the "Pretty Young Things". Magnum gets mad and charges at him, but Shadow chokes Magnum in the corner with his own t-shirt. Michael Hayes vs Ted Dibiase (The crowd is hot for this impromptu match; TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/31/86 Recape of UWF title situation (lots of clips shown) Savannah Jack vs Ken Massey (Jack yells Get up white boy! at Massey drawing some uncomfortable commentary from Hayes & Ross) Al Perez & Brett Wayne Sawyer vs. Gustavo Mendoza & Joe Malcolm Welcome back to our exploration of the history of the Wrestling Territories, friends. Status of matches the conference at which g. O. Allen and it. Rock N Roll Express vs. Fabulous Ones (No finish shown), Mid-South Wrestling 3/1/86 Mid-South 02-09-1985. WCW Executive Vice President Bill Watts behind the mic with Jim Ross, 1992. So, if you can, load up the WWE Network, find the incorrectly labelled January 6th . Brilliant! Interview w/Ted Dibiase (Clip of Michael Hayes whipping Dibiase, 9/6/86) He ends up getting KOed He competed against stars like Terry . Opinion. This year, they have a shot at two. Jim Phillips is a contributor for Pro Wrestling Stories. Jim Duggan talks about his injury in the UWF tournament Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs The Libyan & Bobby Perez Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (Doc comes back out and wrestles one-armed until Gordy pulls out some brass knux and KOs him.) floor) George "One Man Gang" Gray is retired and lives in Baton Rouge. Sting & Rick Steiner vs Brett Sawyer & The Glassman (After the match, Missy Hyatt celebrates by kissing Eddie Gilbert) One Man Gang vs Terry Gordy, 11/15/86 He led his Mid-South promotion against the grain, brought a smash-mouth brand of wrestling to the fans, and changed the dynamic in how the product was presented. In September 1984 they were programmed into a house show series against the newly arrived Fabulous Freebirds. TV Champion Jake Roberts vs. Joe Malcolm (Jake Roberts/Dick Slater Confrontation. Watts soon re-launched the promotion as his own Mid-South Wrestling Association and withdrew from the previous partnership with the NWA. Terry Taylor vs Jack Victory (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/17/86 Watts initially took control of bookings in Louisiana and Mississippi. After the usual Mid-South Wrestling opening we head inside the Irish McNeil Boys Club where Boyd Pierce, with "Cowboys" Bill Watts, welcomes us to the show, giving us a rundown of what we can expect to see before tossing to Watts. Detroit Demolition was also a member of The Stud Stable. Brett Sawyer vs John Tatum buster on the concrete floor!) Chavo Guerrero vs Buddy Landel (Jack Victory runs out and assists Landel to victory) Akbar comes out & challenges him to a match vs Savannah UWF Video Highlights Ted Dibiase Bad Reputation video Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams video Living in America Kortsia Korchenko (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Perry Jackson All of the UWF titles were then summarily won by Crocketts own workers and then left to fade out of use altogether. A long-time pro wrestling fan with experience writing about it. Hacksaw Duggan vs Kamala, Houston (JIP Duggan slams Kamala) Terry Taylor & Iceman Parsons vs Buddy Landel & Jack Victory Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) Ricky Gibson vs Kamala Great stuff. Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. He took to wrestling early on and became a journeyman in the 60s, traveling all across the United States, and out to Japan as he learned his craft. The final perk of solo wrestling drills is the ability to visualize what your opponent is doing and reacting to it in real-time. Chris Adams vs Gustavo Mendoza Jim Duggan made a name for himself during the transition from Mid-South to the UWF. Watts was all set to take over that slot, but at the last minute, Jim Barnett managed to get Jim Crocketts Mid-Atlantic Territory the space instead. Missing Link w/Dark Journey vs. Jack Victory (Lady Maxine is gone and Victory looses the match vowing revenge with one phone call.), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/5/86 Missing Link w/Dark Journey & Iceman Parsons vs. As 1987 began, Watts had all the ingredients to grow until fate took a turn. The title is later returned, however, since Dibiase never actually signed a contract for the match.) Masked Superstars (w/Murdoch) vs. Steve Doll & Dave Peterson 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. Williams & Gordy then jump in as well. Iceman Parsons vs Gustavo Mendoza The Fantastics & Terry Taylor, Universal Wrestling Federation 4/26/86 Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs Art Crews & Gustavo Mendoza Video Feature: UWFs first Dallas show, 7/27/86 At the same time, McGuirk kept Oklahoma and Alabama, though, by 82, McGuirk ceased operations which left things open for Bill Watts and Mid-South Wrestling to take over. Mid-South Wrestling Results 1983 Promoting the Areas of: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Promoter: Bill Watts (Below are match listings for the complete year of 1983 from the Mid-South Wrestling television network.) There are quite a few similar lists out there, but not a single one 22. 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. Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar (A Second Masked Superstar debuts and attacks Sheepherders vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Steve Doll Sheepherders vs Fantastics (the Fantastics win the UWF tag title), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/12/86 Angel of Death vs. Savannah Jack Clip of Hayes whipping Taylor, 9/13/86 Chavo Guerrero vs Buddy Landel, 11/15/86 (Last 2 min Jack Victory comes in an KOs Chavo) Chavo Guerrero vs Ken Massey Watts was a bit hit by the defection of some stars like Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan to WWE. Eventually, he was teamed with "Moondog King" (Edward John White) as "The Moondogs" tag team. ~ Jake Roberts Interview Taras Bulba (w/Humperdink) vs. Perry Jackson His legacy can be felt in how he instilled the old-school attitude in a generation of wrestlers that passed his doorstep. Plus, a young talent named Sting was starting to take off as a star. ~ Sheepherders Interview It was followed by Watts' attempt at a national product, the Universal Wrestling Federation, and it was preceeded by Leroy McGuirk's NWA Tri-State promotion. Missing Link vs Jack Victory, 6/28/86 (Clip Dark Journey slaps Victory) Mid-South Wrestling-Giants Midgets Heroes & Villia DVD 2007 . -JR talks to Dr. Death, who has . Buddy Landel vs Jeff Raitz Mid-South was where these men cut their teeth before going to bigger stardom. Moondog Rex[3] Fantastics & Missing Link vs Sting, Rick Steiner & Eddie Gilbert (TV Time Runs Out), Universal Wrestling Federation 12/20/86 Clip of Williams/Dibiase vs Hayes/Roberts, 9/6/86 (Hayes whips Dibiase) brawl. Matt Morgan in WWE: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Recap & Interviews regarding tag titles being held up ), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/7/86 That would be critical for Watts going forward as Mid-South was where Good Ole J.R. got his start in wrestling. . Interview w/Ted Dibiase Kortsia Korchenko vs Perry Jackson (Steve Williams runs in and attacks Korchenko then he gets jumped; Ted Dibiase makes his return by Gustavo Mendoza vs Steve Williams It wasnt long before JYDs charisma with the fans and in-ring timing propelled him to the front of the babyface scene at Mid-South Wrestling. 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. Cornette paired him and Dennis Condrey into the Midnight Express, who soon became one of the hottest teams around. In 1996 the duo returned once more, defeating Jimmy Harris and Ron Harris at the Mid South Coliseum on January 2. Mid-South Wrestling 1/4/86 Dick Slater vs. Dr. Death (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) Butch Reed vs. Mike Scott Bruise Brothers vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare Jake Roberts vs. Buzz Sawyer (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) Humongous vs. Perry Jackson Al Perez & Ricky Gibson vs. ~ Jake Roberts Interview (will meet Taylor in a #1 contenders match) He was a fighter and defied authority until the end. By late 1979 and into early 1980, all the dominoes started falling into place for Watts. The Nightmare, JR Hogg & Joe Malcolm vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer, Al Perez & Ricky Gibson Al Perez is interviews by Jim Ross when Buzz Sawyer interrupts. Ian McGehee, Dion Stutts making their mark on MUS wrestling. and Jake Roberts. 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 He was outspoken about his ill feelings at how JR and the WWF handled his run. and Devastation Inc attacks Jack, turning him face) Rob Ricksteiner & Ricky Starr, Mid-South Wrestling 1/11/86 Dibiase obliges ~ Terry Taylor Interview (will meet Jake in a #1 contenders match) On March 14 they captured the USWA World Tag Team Championship from Billy Joe Travis and The Spellbinder. One Man Gang & Leroy Brown come down to ringside and also begin brawling. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/22/86 global; us; ch; se; dk; no; nl; be; uk; de; fr; fi; it; at; es; pt; pl; ie; gr; cz; tr; ae; ca; jp; kr . Hayes runs Taylor into the guardrail, knocking him down. Al Perez & Ricky Gibson vs. Bill Watts brawling with Eddie Gilbert, the Blade Runners & Kortsia Korchenko, 5/17/86 (JIP) Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (No match Hacksaw Duggan comes out and issues a challenge to the winner of the match, whoever that might Colley joined the World Wrestling Federation in 1980, debuting under the name "Ripper Hawkins". [21] The Moondogs left USWA that fall, a year before the promotion closed its doors. despite the feud with Gilbert, walks out without helping Dark Journey.)
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