ECW June 1994 - 6/1, 6/4, 6/8, 6/11, 6/15, 6/22, & 6/29

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JackKnight said:

06/01/94 - Knott Arena Emmitsburg, MD





Mean Gene Okerlund welcomes the Wrestling Fans at home to The Knott Arena in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Lanny apologizes for even giving them a glimpse of the state. Gene then goes over the night's matches and hypes the big Main Event in which the Heavyweight Title could change hands. Poffo says with "The Soul Stealer" Papa Shango having The Dark Circle at his side "Macho Man Randy Savage doesn't really stand a chance here tonight. Beulah McGillicutty then introduces the opponent's for the first match of the night.



Match: Matt Borne vs. Junkyard Dog



The contest is close as both men brawl back and forth using several power moves and both getting two count on the other from Danny Davis. Things get bad for JYD however when Borne rakes his eyes and uses several other low tactics before scooping the big man up and powerbombing JYD on the top turnbuckle for the pin.



COMMERCIAL BREAK





"Ravishing" Rick Rude is in the ring. He gives a little dance before having them cut the music. He then talks about what a dive Maryland is and how he can see why they call themselves "Little" America; because nobodies bothered to notice their state since the Orioles won back in '83. He then picks a girl from the audience to remove his robe and kisses her when she does so. She seems stunned by the experience.



Beulah then introduces the next match as the lights go out and mist fills the arena. Manami Toyota appears on the ramp and disappears in a puff of smoke. Papa Shango's pet raven is in her place when the smoke clears and it flies into the ring where another puff of smoke is seen. Manami Toyota is now standing in place of the bird.

Match: Manami Toyota vs. Velvet McIntyre



The two women battle it out once Teddy Long begins the match. They go back and forth until Velvet McIntyre takes Manami Toyota down with a swinging hurrancanrana; but it only gets her a two count. She keeps the offense up and seems on the verge of winning until she goes for a splash off the top. Manami Toyota rolls out of the way and after beating on McIntyre a bit wins it by using the Japanese Ocean Bomb.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Match: Ronnie Garvin vs. Steve Corino



Ronnie Garvin looks to end this one quickly by locking Steve Corino is several submission holds. The wriley Corino however complains to S.D. Jones however about Garvin cheating and gets him to break it up. Despite his mindgames Corino gives almost as good as he gets and has Rugged Ronnie in a rear chinlock when Chris Jericho rushes the ring with a steal chair in hand and slams Corino in the back of the head; ending the match with a DQ when for Steve.



Jericho gives Garvin enough time to turn and see what is going on before smashing his skull in with the chair as well.

While Ronnie is out Jericho gets the microphone from Beulah and tells "The Rugged One" that while he appreciates the fact Garvin had waited two weeks ago to attack him after his Intercontinental Title shot; he should expect no such civilities from "The Long Island Loud-Mouth" Chris Jericho. And that he will learn this firsthand next week when Chris Jericho defeats him one on one.



COMMERCIAL BREAK




Okerlund welcomes the fans back to Eastern Championship Wrestling and reminds them to tune in next week where they'll be live at the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware or on TNN the Nashville Network for those viewers at home. Poffo claims that Delaware is yet another "dive state" and there'd better be a party for him with strippers if it was going to be worth the effort of him going there. He then recants this saying strippers in Delaware are probably trannies anyway. Okerlund asks what a tranny is and Lanny tells him to consult with his doctor for more info. Okerlund then mentions The Stevies are set for tag-team action in the followeing match against and Poffo groans.

Tag-Team Match: The Stevies vs. The Killer Bees



This match refed by Danny Davis features some fast paced action by both sides until The Killer Bees end up trapping Steven Richards in the corner and begin working him over. After several near pins by Jim Brunzell; Richards manages to escape to his corner and tag in Steve Blackman. Though Blackman comes into the match as a man on fire taking The Bees down initially; his candle soon fades and after a double suplex to Blackman; B. Brian Blair makes the pin.

Poffo says this is business as usual for The Stevies and praises Blair whom he calls "Mr. Moustache" for another well deserved victory. "Jailhouse Rock" by The Blues Brothers is then heard as Devon appears on the ramp and shouts "Testify!" before making his way down to the ring. He is accompanied by his tag-team partner Spike Hughes.

Match: Devon Hughes vs. Mike Sharpe



Devon Hughes and Mike Sharpe have a strong battle of strength and power moves while Long officiates. Both men make pin attempts after a clothesline before there is a sudden disturbance on the outside. Devon looks out to see The Blitzkrieg is at ringside with The Baron Von Raschke who is applying The Brian Claw to Spike Hughes.



He is unable to help him however as Canada's Greatest Athlete "Iron" Mike sees his opening and takes Devon down with a violent running forearm smash that gets him the win. Meanwhile on the outside The Blitzkrieg has chokeslammed Spike to the mat and has made his exit with The Baron.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



After welcoming the viewers back to Eastern Championship Wrestling Okerlund talks about what happened before the break and calls the attack on Spike Hughes by The Baron and The Blitzkrieg despicable and uncalled for. Lanny's opinion differs. He says that two weeks ago when the duo tool out Doink the Clown, The Baron sent Spike Hyson a clear warning. That The Blitzkrieg would be looking for revenge on the three men who eliminated him from The King of the Mountain Match back in February. At which point Hyson should have quit. And that of course he didn't because not everyone can be a Genius like Poffo himself. Okerlund then hypes the next match saying that it involves a competitor who is no stranger to The Blitzkrieg; Buck Zumhoff. First however Ther Kaientai Theme sounds and Yoshihiro Tajiri appears on the ramp with his manager Mr. Fuji in tow.

Match: Yoshihiro Tajiri vs. Buck Zumhoff



Yoshihiro Tajiri is much faster than his opponent Buck Zumhoff whom he gives a thorough workout just to keep up with defending himself from The Japanese Buzzsaw's many and varied attacks including a handspring elbow, flying elbow drop, springboard moonsault; and a multitude of different kicks. Finally getting the upperhand on Yoshihiro, Zumhoff capitalizes with a scoop slam and goes for the pin. The diabolical Mr. Fuji has other plans however and while S.D. Jones starts the three count; he reaches into his pocket and tosses a handful of salt into the eyes of Buck Zumhoff. Tajiri immediately springs into action and rolls "The Rock 'N Roller" up into his own pinning predicament which he holds for the three count.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Okerlund welcomes the fans to tonights big Main Event in which Eastern Heavyweight Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage will defend his Title against "The Soul Stealer" Papa Shango. He then recaps how Papa Shango became number one contender through his feud with Jerry "The King" Lawler whom he defeated for the chance at the Heavyweight Championship two weeks ago. Poffo seems exceptant that Shango becoming World Champ is a foregone conclusion due in part to the involvement of Shango's minions in The Dark Circle.

Just then Pomp and Circumstance hits as Randy Savage emerges from the back with the Championship about his waist. He has Debbie Combs in tow. Randy hands his Championship up to Davis who holds it high over his head before the lights go dark, mist fills the arena; and voodoo music plays. Out on the ramp Papa Shango appears with both Brickhouse Brown and Manami Toyota. Together The Dark Circle descends on the ring.

Main Event Heavyweight Title Match: Randy Savage vs. Papa Shango



This matchup is brutal from the onset and Randy Savage takes the brunt of it as Papa Shango doesn't let up; going for the cover after a pump handle slam, a diving elbow; and a running big boot. Randy Savage however won't stay down and pays for it when "The Soul Stealer" tosses The Champ over the top rope and he lands head first into the steel barricade. Shango follows "Macho Man" outside and continues the attack. Savage is busted open from his collision with the barricade and though dazed he manages to mount an offense that enables him to escape the voodo priest, climb the apron and hit the challenger with a diving double axehandle. Randy slams Papa face first into the steel steps before rolling him back into the ring as Davis counts to 8. From here on out a tired Savage manages to keep Shango on his toes and nails him with a jumping elbow drop before going for another pin. Shango kicks out just under the three and Manami Toyota is now up on the apron after laying out Debbie Combs on the outside; and now Toyota is distracting Danny Davis. When the ref comes over to yell at her, Toyota nails him with a hairpull hangman taking Davis out too. This gives Brickhouse Brown the opening he needs to enter the ring where he spins Savage around, kicks him in the gut; and nails him with a DDT. Brown then helps a weary Papa Shango lift Randy up into the air so he can hit his inverted shoulderbreaker on "The Macho Man" before rolling out of the ring. Papa Shango makes the cover as Danny Davis stirs. On the outside however Brickhouse Brown has just left the ring to turn into a chair shot to the head. It's Arn Anderson!



"The Enforcer" then slides into the ring and just as Davis is about to give the three count; AA nails Papa Shango with the steel chair to the back of the head sending him tumbling off of Savage. On the ground Randy recovers and looks up in shock to see Arn above him holding the steel chair poised while Danny Davis calls the match a DQ win for Papa Shango. Anderson looks as though he's about to hit Randy Savage with the chair; but after a few tense moments he chucks it aside in disgust. Savage and Anderson glare at one another while Debbie Combs helps The Champ back up to his feet; blood dripping down his head.

Lights Fade.

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JackKnight said:

06/04/94 - Delaware

"Here I Am Rocking Like a Hurricane" by The Scorpions plays as "Rock 'N Roll" Buck Zumhoff appears on the set of a brightly colored talk show set with a Rock 'N Roll/Wrestling theme. He boogies his way out and high fives several cheering kids and their parents before getting on the stage before them. He then introduces himself as AWA Legend and former Lightweight Champion; and wrestling's one and only true "Rock 'N Roller" Buck Zumhoff!'



He then welcomes the kids at home to the another exciting episode of ECW Slammin' Saturdays! He informs them that ECW tag-team The Stevies are expected to be here today as Zumhoff's guests on the show. Buck then tells the kids that since last week when he instructed them to send letters to Mattel's offices for a Buck Zumhoff action figure; that they've been swamped with them and to keep up the good work.

He then tells the kids it's time for the first match of the show; in which we'll see an exciting Match featuring a relative newcomer here at Eastern Championship Wrestling; "The Savior of Sea Isle City" Steve Corino.

Steve Corino vs. Bobby Starr



We're taken to a pre-recorded match in which Steve Corino cockily makes his way down to the ring as "Fire" by Scooter plays. Soon Bobby Starr joins him in the ring and Teddy Long starts the match. The two men lock up and though Bobby tries his damnedest he's unable to mount much of an offense against Corino who traps him in a sleeper hold on the ground. Starr however manages to fight it and crawls his way to the ropes. Steve is a bit annoyed at this especially when Bobby Starr reaches up and grabs him while he's distracted; rolling Corino up for a two count. Both men pop back up to their feet and begin trading punches until Steve cathes Bobby with a thumb to the eye and grabbing him hits him with a scoop brainbuster for the win. Back on his feet Corino angrily stomps Starr a bit before exiting the ring.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



"The Genius" Lanny Poffo tells us that the letter C can stands for things that are the same like Chump and Chris Candido. They can also stand for opposites like Candy. Yum! And Canada. Eew!



Buck Zumhoff then welcomes the kids at home back to the show. He talks about what an amazing win it was for Steve Corino before the break and says "The Savior of Sea Isle City" will be here on Slammin' Saturdays next week! One of the kids asks where Sea Isle City is and Buck admits he doesn't know. He then talks about The Stevies and their time here at ECW. He mentions how when Steven Richards and Steve Blackman first came to Eastern Championship they didn't know each other; but since then have become good friends and Tag-Team partners. Though so far without much success. He then welcomes The Stevies # 1 & # 2 as they come out.



Steven Richards tells Buck Zumhoff he just loves his cute remarks. And Buck thanks him. Hen then asks Richards how he got to be Stevie # 1 pointing to his t-shirt and Richards says it isn't like Steve Blackman is going to say anything about it. He doesn't and just shrugs comically while wearing his # 2 shirt. Zumhoff then tells the kids that Steve Blackman is a master in karate and will be giving them a demonstation with his Kendo Sticks. Steve does this and amazes the kids.

He and Steven Richards then teach to kids some karate moves including the karate chop and the roundhouse kick. The latter of which Blackman accidentally knocks Richards out with. Buck Zumhoff then thanks Steve Blackman for joining him here today and Steve says "Thank you Buck." This kids are surprised by this and Blackman holds his finger up to his lips and winks to them. He then throws the unconscious Steven Richards over his shoulder and carries him out.

Zumhoff then says that he knows these kids like Wrestling; but do they love Rock'N Roll as much as "The Rock 'N Roller" Buck Zumhoff himself? He then sends us to a music video that their friends The Stevies use as their entrance music. Well; Steven Richards does anyway.

Every day



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Finally Buck Zumhoff says that time is almost up for this week's show and that it's now time for Slammin' Saturdays Main Event feature; the Wrestling Rewind. He says that this week's Rewind is from back from the very first broadcast of Eastern Championship Wrestling and was the Main Event back then on December 1st 1993 in which "Macho Man" Randy Savage faced off against "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson in the first round of the Tournament for the Eastern Heavyweight Championship. OOH Yeah!

12/1/93 Main Event: Macho Man Randy Savage vs. The Enforcer Arn Anderson



Arn Anderson's music is still playing as he makes it to the ring. He is not welcome however as Randy Savage moves to hit him each time he enters until referee Matt Hyson gets him to grudgingly stop. The bell rings and the two grapplers lock up; Anderson locking Savage's arm behind his back right away, adding more pain when he elbows Randy in the same shoulder. Continuing his assault he kicks his oppenents legs from behind him sending Savage to his knees where he holds him in a headlock. Battling his way out Savage mostly just fends off Anderson but lands a few blows of his own. Finally in frustration he gathers his strength throwing Anderson over the top rope to the floor. Running up the ring and turnbuckle; Savage goes airborne as he lands a diving double ax handle to a recovering Anderson outside of the ring. Picking up his opponent Savage then slams Anderson's head into the metal guard rail before rolling him back into the ring. Back inside himself now Savage starts kicking Arn on the ground until he is warned by Hyson to back off. Jumping up Anderson surprises Savage whom he takes down with a shoulder block. As the two land with Arn on top; he begins punching a desperate Macho Man who squirms his way to the bottom rope and salvation. As he gets to his feet Savage receives another kick to the gut by Anderson who grabs his head to move him into an Irish whip. However savvy Savage is one step ahead of Arn and grabbing his tights rolls him up into a small package; getting a two count before Anderson kicks out. The two begin trading punches again before Savage finally takes Anderson down with a clothesline. He is tired as he drags his way up to the top turnbuckle again; giving Anderson just enough time to get to his feet before Savage leaps hitting the flying crossbody. He gets another two count and cries out in frustration on his knees. Grabbing Arn in a headlock he begins smashing the Enforcer in the face thwarting any attempt by Anderson to break the hold. Finally Anderson moves Randy's arm away from his neck and uses Savage's own momentum to send him onto the ground. Getting to his feet Anderson delivers a kneedrop to the dazed face of the Macho Man. He then repeats the move; but is unable to stop Savage as he claws his way up Anderson himself to regain his footing. Both men showing obvious signs of fatigue as they exchange half hearted blows, Randy Savage catches Anderson off guard as he scoops him up delivering an inverted atomic drop. Scrambling for the cover Savage gets the three count and Hyson raises his hand in victory.

LIGHTS FADE.

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JackKnight said:

06/08/94 - Bob Carpenter Center Newark, DE





"Mean Gene" Okerlund welcomes the fans to the Bob Carpenter Center in Newark Delaware. Poffo says the only people who'd feel welcome in Delaware are the people unfortunate enough to live there and rats. After excusing Lanny; Gene runs down the night's matches which includes a Women's Title Match between Jacqueline Moore and Women's Champ Leilani Kai as well as the Eastern Heavyweight Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage in action with one-time number one contender "Maniac" Matt Borne. Beulah McGillicutty then introduces the competitors for the night's first match.



Match: Steve Blackman vs. Rhino



Steve Blackman tries to keep his distance from "The Man-Beast" Rhino, playing a hit and run game with a variety of martial arts kicks. Once Rhino gets ahold of him however it's only a matter of time before a powerbomb from Rhino has Teddy Long hitting the three count on "The Silent Assassin."

After some smack talk by Lanny on Steve Blackman and The Stevies' ineptitude in general; we are brought backstage where Randy Savage bursts into the office of Eric Bischoff with Debbie Combs in tow.



Savage tells Bischoff that he has a problem he needs taking care of. And that problem is Arn Anderson. Bischoff says he saw what happened last week and has already taken action tonight by giving "The Enforcer" a very special match tonight to celebrate his return to the ring.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Match: Scott Taylor vs. Steve Corino



This match has some good back and forth as Scott Taylor uses his speed and some high flying moves to take down Steve Corino. Corino fends off "The Superstar" with ground based takedowns and submission holds and beats a three count by complaining to referee S.D. Jones about how Taylor had his tights; even though he didn't. Finally however Corino defeats Taylor by Submission utilizing the Cobra Clutch.

We are then brought backstage where The Baron Von Raschke is gleefully telling his silent charge The Blitzkrieg how he has secured the Intercontinental Championship and the head of Rob Van Dam for The Republic of Germany.





COMMERCIAL BREAK




Arn Anderson is already inside the ring with Miss Elizabeth when Eastern Championship returns to air. AA says he wants to take a moment to explain his actions the previous week. He says he realizes it may have looked weird for him to come to the aide of his rival "Macho Man" Randy Savage; but he did it for two reasons. One he has too much respect for the Eastern Heavyweight Championship to see it won by a no good, talentless, cheat like Papa Shango. And two; that if anyone is going to take the Title off Savage it damned well better be "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson himself.

Just then "Ich tu der weh" by Rammsteing hits and we are introduced to Bischoff's surprise opponent for Anderson. Lanny Poffo says that he hopes AA didn't mind vacationing on the injured list too much; because he just bought himself another ticket to bed rest.

Match: Arn Anderson vs. The Blitzkrieg



It's obvious from the offset of this match that Arn Anderson realizes he is outmatched by the strength of The Blitzkrieg. But this doesn't mean "The Enforcer" backs down either. He tries several holds and moves that have little effect. At the same time Arn takes one hell of a beating but keeps going. Luckily for Arn however there is soon a disturbance outside the ring. Someone has laid out Baron Von Raschke! It's The Hughes Brothers!



Within seconds the two men are in the ring and attacking The Blitzkrieg; causing Danny Davis to call for a DQ win for The Blitzkrieg. Battered and out of breath, Anderson meanwhile drops and rolls out of the ring. Inside the ring Devon Hughes and Spike Hughes take turns punching "Mangler's Monster" briefly before The Blitzkrieg has had enough and takes their heads off with a monstrous double clothesline. On the outside Arn Anderson is faced with a new dilemma. Miss Elizabeth is nowhere to be found! He staggers about looking and calling for her as Eastern Championship goes to...



COMMERCIAL BREAK



When Eastern Championship returns Okerlund expresses concern for Miss Elizabeth before thanking the Fans for joining them here tonight and to be sure to do the same next week when Eastern Championship will be coming live from The Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Poffo seems to think Miss Elizabeth may have run off on Arn Anderson for being a bore. She did run off on that "Stunning" Steve Austin twit for the same reason of course. Gene tells him he's an idiot. He then hypes the next Match in which Women's Champ Leilani Kai is set to defend her Title against former Women's Champ Jacqueline Moore.

Women's Title Match: Jacqueline Moore vs. Leilani Kai



This match is pretty brutal on both ends with several near falls after power moves. At one point "Miss Texas" sends Leilani out of the ring to the floor with a superkick and slams her into the steel steps. Back inside the ring Moore hits Kai with a bridged German Suplex and "The Hawaiin Princess" shocks the crowd when she kicks out. The battle rages on until Kai connects with a diving splash off the top to retain her Title, which Teddy Long gives back to her before holding her hand high in victory.


We are then taken backstage where Arn Anderson is searching for Miss Elizabeth.



He runs into Scott Taylor, Rob Van Dam, and Rick Rude; all of whom agree to join in the search. Though Rude warns Anderson that if he finds her; he can't be blamed if she falls heels over head for the world's sexiest man.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Gene thanks the viewers at home for tuning in on Eastern Championship's home station of TNN The Nashville Network. He then talks about the events on the show so far, especially how good the Women's Title Match was. And then wonders where Miss Elizabeth could be. Lanny says that Anderson has made many enemies over the years and if she was kidnapped; which he doubts; that it could be almost anyone. The lights then go dark and mist fills the arena as voodoo drums are heard. On the ramp Papa Shango appears with Brickhouse Brown and Manaimi Toyota as Beulah announces The Dark Circle's arrival.

The Kaientai Theme is heard next as the Eastern Tag-Team Champions The New Orient Express make their way down to the ring with their manager Mr. Fuji. Inside the ring Fuji says that he respects The Dark Circle's evil ways and that instead of fighting that the two teams should form an alliance. Papa Shango does some chanting before telling Fuji that The Dark Lord considers Fuji an ally of darkness; but The New Orient Express isn't evil enough to join in their quest of destruction. He then smacks Fuji down to the floor and an irate "Diabolical One" orders The New Orient Express to attack.

Tag-Team Match: The Dark Circle vs. The New Orient Express



The New Orient Express take some big time punishment in this one as they trade their high flying arsenal with the brute strength of The Dark Circle. Taka Michinoku nearly loses the match as a result of a chokeslam by Shango; but manages to escape to his corner after Fuji trips up Brown; which leades to Toyota hitting Fuji with the Japanese Ocean Queen Bee Bomb on the outside. Inside the ring Yoshihiro Tajiri manages to catch Papa Shango in The Tarantula much to the chagrin of referee S.D. Jones. But the damage is done and "The Soul Stealer" heads to his corner to tag in Brickhouse Brown. Brown and Tajiri have a good amount of back and forth until Tajiri hits The Shining Wizard for the win.

Backstage Arn Anderson looks relieved to have found Miss Elizabeth and grabs her; but when the woman turns around it's only Rockin' Robin. He gets her to help in the search.





COMMERCIAL BREAK



Okerlund updates the fans on the Miss Elizabeth situation. She's still nowhere to be found. He and Lanny then rib one another over their favorite in the next match. Gene is going with "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin; despising "The Long Island Loud-Mouth" Chris Jericho. "Thunderkiss '65" by White Zombie then sounds as Chris Jericho prances his wayy from the back. In the ring he midly flirts with Beulah before telling her to get Garvin's geriatric ass out there.

Once Garvin is in the ring, Chris Jericho tells him he's tired of Grandpas trying to wrestle and that Ronnie should be using a walker and having his bed pan changed at a retirement castle somewhere. Ronnie then goes off on Jericho calling him a yellow, overrated, young punk who thinks jumping around like some sort of sissy makes him a wrestler. Jericho then tells Garvin that though he may be young; he's already forgotten more than "The Rugged One" ever knew about wrestling; which is pretty bade given Garvin's sinility. He then says he will give a demonstation of his wrestling knowledge here tonight by never using the same move twice. Garvin replies that that shouldn't be a problem considering he's going to make pretty short work of him.

Match: Chris Jericho vs. Ronnie Garvin



Both Chris Jericho and Ronnie Garvin bring out the best and worst in each other as they battle back and forth. Garvin gets on referee Davis' bad side at one point when he bites Jericho's arm to get out of a rear facelock. Jericho gets a near fall following a springboard moonsault and looks on the verge of winning it after several pin attempts by both parties when "The Rugged One" decks him and as Chris spins about Garvin grabs him by the head and takes him down with a backbreaker over his knee for the win. Getting to his feet Garvin spits on Jericho before wiping his face with his towel and tossing it at him. Jericho however was true to his word and during the 11-minute bout didn't use the same move twice.



We are then taken back stage where Scott Taylor runs up to Arn Anderson. He tells "The Enforcer" he heard screams coming from the dressing room of Papa Shango.
Together the two men run down the hall and burst into Shango's room. The room is dimly lit with a bluish glow and torches burn. On the far end we see Manami Toyota and Brickhouse Brown on either side of "The Soul Stealer" Papa Shango.



He has Miss Elizabeth tied up and she has a strange liquid trickling out of her mouth as she cries and squirms in horror.



Papa Shango is chanting something about "Kali Ma" and is holding his hand in a tight claw near Miss Elizabeth's chest. Arn screams at Shango to stop as both he and Taylor leap into action. Taylor begins trading punches with Brown and Anderson nails Shango with a spinebuster on one of the locker room benches. Manami Toyota then rushes to the aide of Shango and helps him flee the area and Brown soon joins them. Taking a knife from Papa Shango's shrine; Arn cuts Miss Elizabeth loose and holds her as she falls into her arms crying. She says that they made her drink some sort of strange liquid but she's alright.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Okerlund welcomes the viewers back to Eastern Championship as they get set for tonight's Main Event. He then goes off on how hideous the actions of The Dark Circle are; especially in regards to Shango. For once Poffo agrees. Pomp and Circumstance then hits as Eastern Heavyweight Champion "Macho Man" Randy Savage emerges from the back with Debbie Combs. Savage seems visibly shaken.

Main Event: Randy Savage vs. Matt Borne



Matt Borne immediately goes on the attack and gets in some good offense once Long starts the match. It's obvious Randy Savage isn't in the mood to play however and after an eye rake to stop Borne's assault; he systematically dissects "The Maniac" and takes him out for good with a brutal piledriver before making the pin. It's pretty obvious "The Macho Man" is upset about something and even Debbie Combs keeps her distance when he exits the ring.

Lights Fade.

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JackKnight said:

06/11/94 - New Jersey

"Here I Am Rocking Like a Hurricane" by The Scorpions plays as "Rock 'N Roll" Buck Zumhoff appears on the set of a brightly colored talk show set with a Rock 'N Roll/Wrestling theme. He boogies his way out and high fives several cheering kids and their parents before getting on the stage before them. He then introduces himself as AWA Legend and former Lightweight Champion; and wrestling's one and only true "Rock 'N Roller" Buck Zumhoff!



He then welcomes the kids at home to the another exciting episode of ECW Slammin' Saturdays! He informs them that a new face in ECW and relative rookie to the world of professional wrestling will be joining them today; "The Saviour of Sea Isle City" Steve Corino.

He then tells the kids it's time for the first match of the show; in which we'll see an exciting Match featuring two of the most evil men in the world of wrestling today; The Blitzkrieg and his manager The Baron Von Raschke. He tells the kids that he's had the misfortune to be in the ring against them before and that The Blitzkrieg is more of a monster than a man.

The Blitzkrieg vs. "Big" Al Green



We're taken to a pre-recorded match in which The Baron Von Raschke appears on the ramp followed by his charge The Blitzkrieg as "Ich tu der weh" by Rammstein plays. Inside the ring Raschke rants and raves about how his charge from The Republic of Germany will decimate any American pig foolish enough to step inside the ring with The Blitzkrieg. "Big" Al Green answers that challenge wearing camouflage. He gets in The Blitzkrieg's face before Teddy Long starts the match. They're both big men and brawl about the ring; but The Blitzkrieg clearly overpowers his opponent and in the end takes his face off with a big boot before making the pin. After the match the monster holds an inert Al Green up for The Baron as he delivers The Brain Claw to their screaming prey.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



We're told that D stands for "Dangerous" Danny Davis. Danny then informs us that this can net us three points in the game Scattegories.



Buck Zumhoff then welcomes the kids at home back to the show. He talks about what an amazing win it was The Blitzkrieg and it's scary how big and powerful he is. He seems a bit worried when he tells them that says "Mangler's Monster" The Blitzkrieg and his manager The Baron Von Raschke will be here on Slammin' Saturdays next week! The kids seem a bit upset by this turn of events. He then introduces "The Savior of Sea Isle City" Steve Corino who comes out and shakes his hand.



Zumhoff asks Steve where Sea Isle City is and why he's its savior. Steve tells Buck not to be an idiot. Sea Isle City is right here in New Jersey! This gets a round of applause from the kids. He then says that he's its self appointed savior because Sea Isle City is a slum that needs all the help it can get. And that everyone should do their best to help their community. Zumhoff agrees with this and says that as a relative newcomer to the world of professional wrestling; if he can share with the kids how he got his start here.

Corino says that he used to train with his friend Matt and Jeff Hardy; but that those losers are off being held back somwheres. He says it's important not to surround yourself with layabouts who drag you down in life; so for the kids to choose their friends wisely. Buck then asks Corino what he hopes to accomplish in his wrestling career. Steve Corino says to be ECW Champ of course. That's what all wrestlers should aspire to be if they take the sport seriously. He then tells Buck and the kids that while he wants to be Champ; it's also important for him to get there without stabbing people in the back and to conduct himself fairly in the ring. At this point a teen in the audience raises his hand and Corino asks him what's his question.

The teen says his name is Chris and he wants to know if Steve is so into sportsmanship; then why did he poke Bobby Starr in the eye last week and why did he... Steve interrupts him and asks the teen what his name is again. He says Chris Tres... Steve says whatever kid. Just respect your elders and shut your mouth. This turns the kids against Corino and Buzz tells him that was uncalled for. Steve half-heartedly apologizes and then shows the kids a few wrestling moves with Buck before Zumhoff thanks him for joining them here today.

Zumhoff then says that he knows these kids like Wrestling; but do they love Rock'N Roll as much as "The Rock 'N Roller" Buck Zumhoff himself? He then says while he may not think much of that Corino kid; he does have some good taste in entrance music; as he sends us to "Fire" by Scooter.

Scooter - Fire (Official Video HQ)



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Finally Buck Zumhoff says that time is almost up for this week's show and that it's now time for Slammin' Saturdays Main Event feature; the Wrestling Rewind. He says that this week's Rewind is from back on March 30th 1994 when "The Ravishing" Rick Rude settled his ongoing differences with "The Outlaw" Black Bart in that night's Main Event.

3/30/94 Main Event: Rick Rude vs. Black Bart



Rick Rude locks up with Black Bart as the match begins. Bart immediately breaks it with a snapmare and goes to work on the head of Rude. He brutally hammers on Rude before lifts him to his feet and slams him hard with a running back elbow which knocks The Ravishing One to the floor where he begins stomping on him. Down on the groudn Rick manages to grab Bart's foot and pulling it out from under him, drops The Outlaw to the ground. Using the second rope to get to his feet, Rude stomps on Bart a bit before hitting an elbow drop which Bart rolls free from. Rick kicks the mat in pain as Bart gets back to his feet and lifts Rude to his feet, hitting him in the neck and back before connecting with a back bodydrop. Going for the cover, Bart gets a near two count. Black Bart tries to keep Ravishing Rick down, but he is soon on one knee battling back as the two men begin trading punches and chops in the middle of the ring. Finally Rude catches Bart off guard and whips him into the corner. Charging The Outlaw, Rude hits the Bronco Buster in the corner. When Long counts to four, Rude gets off Bart and lifting him to his feet, elbows him in the jaw before hammering him in the corner. As Bart goes limp Rude lifts the big man up onto the top turnbuckle and hits the Frankensteiner off the top turnbuckle. Going for the pin, Rude gets a two before Bart kicks out. Keeping on top of him, Rude lifts Bart to a seated position and begins punching him in the head intil Bart connects with a low blow which the ref misses. Back on his feet, Bart kicks Rude in the gut and hits a vertical suplex; which gets him a two count. Lifting Rude up to his feet again, Bart whips him into the ropes and nails a clothesline. He repeats this before making another cover for another two. Bart is visibly frustrated and pulls his hair before lifting Rude back to his feet again and beating on him before going for a powerbomb; which to his surprise Rick counters with a huge DDT. With his opponent laide out, Rick goes up top and connects with a diving knee drop before going for the pin, which only gets him a near three. Both men look tired, but it is The Ravishing One who crawls to his feet first, and after smacking Bart around on the ground he lifts the big man to his feet; when The Outlaw shocks him with a roll-up. Rude kicks out just before the three and the two men are back on their feet in seconds trading punches in the middle of the ring. Bart ends up overpowering Rude whom he whips across the ring, but on the rebound Rude nails him with a hard clothesline. Dragging Black Bart back up to his feet, Rick Rude sets him up for the Rude Awakening; and he connects. Making the cover, he puts The Outlaw away.

Lights Fade.

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JackKnight said:

06/15/94 - The Brendan Byrne Arena East Rutherford, NJ





"Mean" Gene Okerlund welcomes the Wrestling Fans to The Brendan Byrne Arena in East Rutherford, NJ. "The Genius" Lanny Poffo adds that only after spending the preceeding weeks in Delaware and Maryland could one feel welcome in Jersey. Okerlund then runs down the night's matches which will see the Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam in singles action against Brickhouse Brown, the team of Devastation Inc. face off against the recently reunited Lawlers and a huge Main Event in which "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson will be looking for some payback against "The Soul Stealer" Papa Shango over the events involving Miss Elizabeth last week.

Beulah McGillicutty then introduces the contestants in the first match of the night; which is officiated by S.D. Jones.



Match: Luna Vachon vs. Velvet McIntyre



Before the match Luna Vachon looks ready to fight everybody and even gets physical with her manager The Lady Alexandra before Velvet McIntyre comes to her aide. The Match has good back and forth though it's obvious Luna is looking to end it quick and in nearly pinned when McIntyre ducks a clothesline and rolls her up into a schoolboy. In the end however Luna Vachon connects with the Luna Bomb for the win.



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When Eastern Championship returns Arn Anderson is in the middle of the ring and he calls out Papa Shango. The lights almost immediately go out as smoke fills the arena and The Dark Circle appears on the ramp.



Once they're inside the ring Arn calls Shango a coward for attacking a woman when his real beef was with him. He tells him he's not surprised being he always brings backup to the ring anyway and that tonight Shango is going to pay for making the mistake of not taking The Enforcer himself out instead of Elizabeth. Papa Shango goes into his usual theatrics and tells Anderson that the wrath of The Dark Lord will soon be visited upon him and that the gates of hell will swallow AA whole. Anderson doesn't look too perturbed by this and clocks Shango in the face sending him down to one knee. Within seconds Brickhouse Brown and Manami Toyota are on top of Arn; but Scott Taylor rushes down to ringside to help him out and they send The Dark Circle packing to the back.



Match: Dick Murdoch vs. Devon Hughes



Dick Murdoch does his best to keep up with the much more agile and younger Devon Hughes and gives him as good as he gets; getting a near pinfall following a Frankensteiner that wows the crowd. Devon Hughes picks up the win from Danny Davis however when he hits "Captain Redneck" with a snap scoop powerslam pin.



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Gene Okerlund welcomes everyone back before showing off some new Eastern Championship product; namely Eastern Championship Wrestling figures series 2.



There's The Killer Bees B. Brian Blair and Jim Brunzell, "The Genius" Lanny Poffo; and "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Gene says it's about damn time they got around to an Anderson figure; but is flabbergasted as to how Lanny made it into the lineup. Poffo tells Gene that the people at Mattel are obviously "Geniuses" for including him and that he's sure all the smart kids on the block will have at least three Lanny Poffo dolls in their collections. Gene then tells the fans that these should be hitting stores as we speak and to check their local Toys R Us, Caldor, Child's World; or Kay Bee Toys for the latest in Eastern Championship excellence.



Buck Zumhoff then appears on the ramp and dances his way down to ringside accompanied to "Rock Me Like a Hurricane" by The Scorpions. Inside the ring he gets Beulah to begrudgingly dance with him; before getting on the mic and telling the fans it just isn't right that a pair of losers like The Killer Bees get toys before "The Rock 'n Roller" himself.



An annoying buzzing is then heard as The Killer Bees continue to annoy the fans by talking. They tell Buck that the reason they've figures and he doesn't is because they're twice as good as him. Zumhoff then reminds them that that's only because there are two of them and even then they're probably only one half as good.

Match: Buck Zumhoff vs. Jim Brunzell



B. Brian Blair accompanies "Jumping" Jim Brunzell to the ring and annoys referee Teddy Long several times as he tries to interfere in the match. This continued distraction eventually gets the better of Buck Zumhoff whom Brunzell takes down with a dropkick for the three count. After the match The Killer Bees pick up "Rock 'N Roll's" signature boombox and dance badly over their defeated opponent.



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Before their match Destruction Inc.; Mongo Vyle and Rhino; cut a promo on how descructive they are and look to prove it by junking a car with crowbars.
Mean Gene says that the problem with cars is they don't fight back. And rolling his eyes; Poffo says this may be Gene's most astute observation yet.

Tag-Team Match: Destruction Inc. vs. The Lawlers



Jerry and Brian Lawler put up one hell of a fight and get several near falls on their opponents; but after isolating and decimating Brian Lawler together; "The King" is left alone in the ring with alternately Mongo Vyle and Rhino who put Jerry Lawler down several times before he finally stays down following their signature Death Drop flapjack/cutter combination move; which gets them an easy three count from Jones.



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When Eastern Championship returns Brickhouse Brown and Manami Toyota are already inside the ring as voodoo drums play. Brickhouse Brown begins bitching about how last time he was in the ring with Rob Van Dam back in March he watched cheated of the Title. That he had victory well in his hands and that the powers of The Dark Lord were elevating him to new strengths when Jerry "The King" Lawler interfered and robbed him. "Poundcake" by Van Halen then hits as Rob Van Dam emerges from the back with the Intercontinental Title over his shoulder and the fans chant at his sign; "Rob... Van... Dam." RVD tells Brown that he feels for him; that he was robbed that night; but what he is failing to accept is that on that night "Mr. Wednesday Night" would've left the arena the Champion regardless.

Match: Brickhouse Brown vs. Rob Van Dam



Referee Danny Davis has a tough time getting a reluctant Manami Toyota to exit the ring. When the match does get underway however the two old rivals go at it. This time it's obvious Brickhouse Brown is ready for Rob Van Dam and he counters not only a spinning wheel kick, but also The Rolling Thunder. Brown gets several near falls on the Champ; but RVD refuses to stay down and following a monkey flip Rob Van Dam looks likely to win it when he goes up top for the Frog Splash. At that moment however Manami Toyota jumps up onto the apron and pushes him; causing him to catch a crotch full of turnbuckle. Back on his feet now Brickhouse Brown climbs up and hits RVD with a superplex which gets him the win in this non-Title match.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Okerlund welcomes the television viewers back and reminds people to tune in next week when Eastern Championship returns to the Asbury Park Convention Center in Asbury Park, New Jersey right here on their home channel of TNN The Nashville Network. He then recaps the night's events thus far; ending with Brickhouse Brown's win over Intercontinental Champion Rob Van Dam. A win that sets him up for a shot at the Intercontinental Title. Poffo then brings up how the "Dark Lord" seems obsessed with Championship Gold and says that Papa Shango will be sure to be present for that one.

"God Save the Queen" by The Sex Pistols then sounds as "The U.K. Kidd" Doug Williams makes his way to the ring.

Match: Doug Williams vs. Erin O'Grady



After Erin O'Grady finishes tossing his coins to the crowd and hands his cauldron over to Long; the match begins. It's a fast paced match with lots of high risk moves that showcase both men's agility and strength. Williams nearly puts away O'Grady twice; first with a exploder suplex and later with a Shining Wizard. O'Grady just misses winning the match after nailing Williams with a lifting double underhook DDT. However it's Doug's Chaos Theory rolling German Suplex with bridge that puts an end to "The Leprechaun."



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Before the match Mean Gene recaps the events leading to this night. Beginning with Anderson ruining Shango's chances at gaining the Eastern Heavyweight Championship in a win over AA's own longtime rival Randy Savage and ending in the previous week's attack on Elizabeth. Arn Anderson then makes his way to the ring and "The Enforcer" looks to be all business tonight. Once he's inside with S.D. Jones whose hand he shakes; the lights go dark and smoke fills the arena. Papa Shango appears on the ramp with his Dark Circle cronies in tow.

Main Event: Arn Anderson vs. Papa Shango



From the sounds of the bell Arn Anderson lays into Papa Shango hard. After getting "The Soul Stealer" down on the floor AA looks like he has this match won easily; however Manami Toyota and Brickhouse Brown reach in and grab the screaming Shango's arms and pull him towards the ropes. When Anderson looks to keep on top of the big man, an eye rake from Shango changes the course of the match. Now in control Papa Shango looks to take a resilient and angry Anderson apart; nearly defeating him at one point with a hand full of tights following a big boot. Arn eventually battles back however after fighting his way out of a full nelson which kept him grounded and in pain for several minutes. The Dark Circle however soon interferes once again when Toyota distracts Jones long enough for Brown to enter illegally and delivers a low blow to Anderson who is about to hit Shango with a Gourdbuster. Now down and in pain; Anderson is at the mercy of his enemy when Shango lifts him up into the air and... There is a disturbance on the outside! It's Randy Savage!



On the outside of the ring "Macho Man" takes down Brown with a hard right before pushing Toyota down on her ass. Inside the ring a distracted Shango is about to make the pin following his inverted shoulderbreaker on Anderson. This gives a slow but determined Arn Anderson the time he needs to get to his feet and spin Papa Shango about. The voodoo priest's eyes go buggy as "The Enforcer" nails him with a spinning spinebuster and going for the pin; picks up the win. When Anderson gets up to one knee however; Savage is in the ring with him. He sluggishly gets to his feet careful to keep his distance from the Eastern Heavyweight Champ. Randy says something about "doing it for Liz" and Anderson nods as the two men continue to stare each other down wearily.

Lights Fade.

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JackKnight said:

06/22/94 - Asbury Park Convention Center Asbury, NJ





Mean Gene welcomes the Wrestling Fans to the Asbury Park Convention Center in Asbury Park, New Jersey for another edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling. He then introduces his broadcast partner "The Genius" Lanny Poffo who says he can't wait to be in a real state like New York next week. And that after slumming it in Delaware, Maryland; and New Jersey it'll be nice to make a return to civilization. Okerlund then gives a rundown of the night's matchups.

Just then voodoo music hits as the lights go dark, mist fills the arena; and Papa Shango appears on the stage with his pet raven. The bird flies over to the ring and lands on one of the turnbuckles. Shango then slams his staff on the ground and the bird is engulfed in smoke. When the smoke clears Manami Toyota is perched in it's place.



Beulah McGillicutty then makes the introductions.



Match: Manami Toyota vs. Jacqueline Moore



This is a hard fought contest with both women getting a near fall following a Japanese Ocean suplex from Manami Toyota and a bridging German suplex from Jacqueline Moore respectively. In the end however it is "Miss Texas" who gets the three count from Danny Davis when she hits a flying clothesline on Toyota from the top rope.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Mike Sharpe is universally booed by the audience when he comes out waving a Canadian flag; which leads Poffo to comment he didn't realize Sharpe hailed from Parts Unknown.

Match: Steve Corino vs. Mike Sharpe



It's obvious from the offset of this matchup that the fans don't really want to back young Steve Corino even though he's billed from Jersey; but do so because they're against Sharpe and Canada. Corino keeps his distance throughout most of the match and uses several cheap tactics on "Iron" Mike; but eventually Sharpe catches him in a monstrous bearhug and after wearing him down sufficiently; takes Corino's face off with a running forearm smash that has Long counting to three.

After the match "White Train" by Tito & Tarantula sounds as Eric Bischoff makes his way to ringside.



He calls out "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson and "Macho Man" Randy Savage to the ring. It's obvious neither man likes one another once they're inside and Debbie Combs only eggs her man on.



After a few moments of waiting; and impatient Savage barks that he wants to know what Beeschoff wants. Eric goes on the recap the last several weeks; first with Arn Anderson's interference during the Eastern Heavyweight Title match between Papa Shango and Randy Savage and ending with Savage's interruption of the Anderson vs. Shango Main Event last week. He then drops a bombshell; telling Savage and Anderson that considering they enjoy getting involved in one another's matches so often; that in two weeks; at Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York he has scheduled a Tag-Team match. The Dark Circle team of Papa Shango and Brickhouse Brown will meet in the ring the team of Arn Anderson and Randy Savage! Both men look quite angry about this and Bischoff tells them both that there's no need to thank him.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Okerlund is dumbfounded about the announcement Eric Bischoff made before the break and can't believe Arn Anderson and Randy Savage must team up in two weeks as both men have had a heated rivalry since the inaugural night of Eastern Championship Wrestling. Poffo said he'd better believe it and that dumbfounded is a look that suits Gene. He adds that this should be a quick win for The Dark Circle being all they'll have to do is sit back and watch Anderson and Savage tear one another a part; before coming in and picking up the pieces. Okerlund says he doesn't doubt that.

Match: Brickhouse Brown vs. Matt Borne



Papa Shango accompanies Brown to the ring with Manami Toyota who he's obviously displeased with. After getting Shango to stay out of the ring S.D. Jones starts the match as Brickhouse Brown and Matt Borne tear into one another. The match goes back and forth as both big men look to put the other away and it appears Borne will be doing just that when he hoists Brickhouse up into the air and delivers a powerbomb onto the top turnbuckle. However at this point a livid Papa Shango enters the ring and takes Borne down with a big boot and Jones calls for the bell. Though disqualified; Brown helps in the assault on Borne with Shango; which ends when "The Soul Stealer" hits "Maniac" Matt with an inverted shoulderbreaker. The Dark Circle stand over Borne's crumpled body victorious.

Gene says that what just took place was uncalled for and hopes that Anderson and Savage can get their act together to take out these Dark Circle goons once and for all. Lanny tells Gene good luck with that.

McGillicutty then introduces the opponents in the next match as The Kaientai Theme hits and The New Orient Express makes their way to the ring; Yoshihiro Tajiri and Taka Michinoku with the Tag Titles in hand. Deep South; "Captain Redneck" Dick Murdoch and The Junkyard Dog then make their way to the ring accompanied to Queen's "Another One Bites the Dust." As usual Mr. Fuji does the talking for The Express and refers to their opponents as both "Mel Gibson and Danny Glover" and "Nick Nolte and Eddie Murphy;" mentioning that both are very funny Americans; but that jokes don't win Championship Gold. JYD calls their opponents "stinking no-good Japs" and Murdoch tells him to calm down. He then tells Fuji that the only joke in this ring is his team and that he thought that Fuji's people were supposedly good at Math. Cause obviously they haven't figured out that 557 lbs. of All-American muscle is too much for The Express' measly 370. Fuji then laughs and says that that only would be true if so much of that American muscle didn't lie in their bellies. To which Murdoch clocks him.

Tag-Team Match: The New Orient Express vs. Deep South



Danny Davis starts the match as Fuji slithers out of the ring. There's alot of high flyinf offenese from The New Orient Express who keep Junkyard Dog isolated for a time in the corner. Eventually he gets the tag to Murdoch however and "Captain Redneck" hands Taka Michinoku a beating until Yoshihiro Tajiri illegally traps him in The Tarantula. Tagging in "The Japanese Buzzsaw" hits Dick with both a handspring elbow and moonsault off the top; but fails to get the pin. Murdoch gets the desperation tag to The Dog and though Tajiri is almost on the verge of winning several times; after a massic headbutt from Junkyard Dog followed by his patented Thump scoop powerlam; Deep South gets a big win over the Tag-Team Champs.



COMMERCIAL BREAK





Rick Rude comes out to his strip theme and gives the ladies a show. He then tells all the Jersey sweathogs in the audience that they're a bunch of stinking losers before selecting one of their women from the audience to help him with his robe.



When she does he plants a deep kiss on her before "The Superstar" Scott Taylor is introduced while "Paradise City" by Guns 'N Roses plays.

Match: Rick Rude vs. Scott Taylor



It's obvious soon after Teddy Long starts the match that Scott Taylor's training with Arn Anderson has improved his mat skills. Still Rick Rude is as tough as they come and though Taylor does trap Rude momentarily in a figure-four leglock; "The Ravishing One" mostly keeps Taylor on the defensive before putting th young grappler away with a Rude Awakening.



COMMERCIAL BREAK





Mean Gene welcomes the fans back and reminds them to join them live next week from The Manhattan Center in the heart of Manhattan, NY right here on their home station of TNN The Nashville Network. He and Lanny then go over the action seen so far tonight on Eastern Championship until they're interrupted by White Zombie's "Thunderkiss '65" and "The Long Island Loud-Mouth" Chris Jericho saunters down to the ring.

Inside the ring Jericho voices his displeasure with booking; stating that he cannot believe that yet again he's matched up with one "Rock 'N Roll" Buck Zumhoff. And he's left wondering just how many times he has to put this disco dunce away. He says he should be facing that no good cheat and has-been "Rugged" Ronnie Garvin instead. "Rock You Like A Hurricane" by The Scorpions then sounds as Zumhoff boogies out onto the ramp mic and boombox in hand. He says he's also tired of this match. And Chris' big mouth. And he also says that for the record; it was he; Buck Zumhoff that put The Loud-Mouth down last time they met.

Match: Chris Jericho vs. Buck Zumhoff



This match officiated by S.D. Jones is fast paced by many near falls and counters from Chris Jericho and Buck Zumhoff who have faced off numerous times before in Eastern Championship. After dropkicking him down to the mat however; it is Chris Jericho who picks up the win this time when he puts on the punsihment as he locks in an elevated Boston Crab making Zumhoff tap. Afterward he picks gets the mic from Beulah and says that he will be using the same move to defeat one Ronnie Garvin in their next matchup.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Okerlund welcomes everyone back and gets them ready for tonight's Main Event; mentioning that Erin O'Grady and Arn Anderson have had a few standout bouts in the past and this one should prove no exception. Lanny wonders however if The Dark Circle will attempt to interfere here tonight. Irish Folk music is soon heard as "The Leprechaun" Erin O'Grady hops out of the back and begins tossing gold coins from his small cauldron to the crowd.

Main Event: Erin O'Grady vs. Arn Anderson



Erin O'Grady is no slouch in the ring and realizes he is outmatched against "The Enforcer" Arn Anderson. Still he gives it his all with his high-risk, high speed, high flying offense and nearly gets the pin once with a springboard roll-up that catches Anderson completely off-guard. Anderson however uses his ring knowledge and experience against O'Grady and slows down the pace of the match with various submission holds before taking "The Leprechaun" over the rainbow with a spinning spinebuster that gets him the pin from Davis.

Lights Fade.

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JackKnight said:

06/29/94 - Manhattan Center Manhattan, NY





Mean Gene welcomes the Wrestling Fans to Eastern Championship Wrestling; tonight from the Manhattan Center deep in the heart of Manhattan, New York. He and his broadcast partner "The Genius" Lanny Poffo then hype tonight's card which will see Eastern Championship's Tag-Team, Intercontinental; and Heavyweight Champions all in action. But first to take place is a number one contender's match for the Women's Championship; which Lanny says should be a bikini contest until he hears Luna Vachon is involved. Beulah McGillicutty then makes the introductions for the first match of the evening.



Match: Luna Vachon vs. Jacqueline Moore



Referee Teddy Long has his hands full in this match where Luna Vachon often switches between physically attacking her opponent Jacqueline Moore and verbally abusing her manager The Lady Alexandra. Although Luna gives more than she gets for the majority of the bout; it's Luna's preoccupation with her manager that costs her the match when "Miss Texas" ends it after delivering a spinning heel kick to the face of Vachon.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Voodoo drums play as the lights go dim and smoke fills the arena. On the stage Papa Shango appears with fellow Dark Circle members Brickhouse Brown and Manami Toyota. Gene discusses the coming tag-team Main Event next week between The Dark Circle and the team of Randy Savage and Arn Anderson. Lanny says it'd be interesting to see how the Dark Circle fairs when facing off against even numbers as he's sure Debbie Combs will be at ringside to offset Toyota; but it'll be a miracle if "The Enforcer" and "Macho Man can remain on the same page during the match. Okerlund then hypes the coming match as Rick Rude's strip theme hits and runs down the history between Shango and Rude here at Eastern Championship.

Match: Papa Shango vs. Rick Rude



Before S.D. Jones can even start the match; these two rivals tear into one another. There's good back and forth, but everytime Rick Rude seems to get the better of Papa Shango; either Brickhouse Brown of Manami Toyota interfere while the other distracts Jones. "The Ravishing One" appears to be in trouble when Shango connects with a big boot and makes the cover. However before Jones can even make the count; he is distracted by an attack on the outside. It's Arn Anderson!



He cleans house by nailing Brickhouse Brown with a spinebuster on the outside before running off Manami Toyota. Inside the ring Papa Shango is yelling at the ref to do his job when Rick Rude gets up to his feet and surprised "The Soul Stealer" with an atomic drop. Picking Shango up again; Rude catches him offguard with the overhead gutwrench backbreaker rack and after applying it for several painful minutes forces him to submit. After the match Shango is helped out of the ring by Brickhouse Brown while Arn and Rick shake hands in the middle of the ring.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Okerlund welcomes us back and they discuss the previous match between Papa Shango and Rick Rude; the latter of whom was assisted by "The Enforcer " Arn Anderson. Lanny suggests that perhaps Shango has made one enemy too many here at Eastern Championship. Irish Folk music then plays as "The Leprechaun" Erin O'Grady appears and tosses gold coins to the crowd.

Match: Erin O'Grady vs. Rhino



As usual Erin O'Grady gives it his all and nails several high risk maneuvers on Rhino before the big man puts "The Leprechaun" away with a flapjack which he follows up with The Gore. After the match referee Danny Davis practically has to peel Erin up off the mat.

Poffo suggests O'Grady change his gimmick from "The Leprechaun" to "Irish Road-Kill" Erin O'Grady; with a hyphen because it'd look cool on those T-shirts nobody would buy. Okerlund then reminds the Fans that next week the Tag-Team Titles will be on the line when the Champs The New Orient Express will defend against Deep South. This a result of Deep South's big win last week when Yoshihiro Tajiri was pinned by The Junk Yard Dog.



Before the match Mr. Fuji tells the fans in Manhattan that Deep South are a bunch of no good cheats who stole the victory last week. Teddy Long then makes him get out of the ring before the match begins.

Tag-Team Match: The Stevies vs. The New Orient Express



The Stevies bring out their A game in this one with quick tags in and out to keep the Tag-Team Champs off guard. Steven Richards nearly gets Taka Michinoku to tap at one point utilizing the Koji Clutch until Yoshihiro Tajiri goes up top and nails a Senton Bomb on Steven to break the count. Richards barely tags out after being isolated in The Express' corner for a while; leaving Steve Blackman alone for the remainder of the match. Blackman gets a near fall on Tajiri a fisherman suplex; but ends up going down for the three count in the end when Michinoku delivers the Michinoku Driver for the win.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



After saying how impressive the Tag-Team Champs The New Orient Express looked out there tonight; Poffo admits that The Stevies didn't look half bad either; and Okerlund mocks him for getting soft in his old age. Mean Gene then reminds the fans that next week's show will be live from the Nassau Coliseum in Uniondale, New York and that the fans around the country can catch it on Eastern Championship's home station of TNN The Nashville Network as usual.

Match: Dick Murdoch vs. Doug Williams



Both Dick Murdoch and Doug Williams are looking good in this one as several near falls are exchanged and Murdoch makes an effort to try and keep up with the much faster and younger Williams. The match comes to an abrupt end however when Murdoch takes a tumble outside following a dropkick and Williams launching out of the ring looking to hit a plancha on "Captain Redneck." When Dick moves out of the way it becomes fairly obvious "The U.K. Kidd" has overshot the move when his face connects with the guardrail with a resounding crack that gets most of the audience on their feet. Williams however is down for the count and his opponent Dick Murdoch is the first to come to his aide while referee S.D. Jones calls for a medic to be brought in. Eastern Championship then goes to a premature...



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Following the break Gene Okerlund informs fans that "The U.K. Kidd" Doug Williams had to be rushed to the nearby American Friends of Laniando Hospital. He says that we will be updated on Williams' condition as soon as he hears from Eric Bischoff who road along with him in the ambulance. Both he and Lanny say their thoughts and prayers will be with the young man from Manchester, England.



"Poundcake" by Van Halen then hits as "Mr. Wedneday Night" Rob Van Dam appears on the stage and the audience chants Rob... Van... Dam. Inside the ring he tells all the dudes and dudettes that Doug Williams is a good friend and one hell of a performer and calls on the fans to give a hand for "The U.K. Kidd." Which they do. An annoying buzzing is then heard.

Match: Rob Van Dam vs. B. Brian Blair



B. Brian Blair shocks as he keeps pace and exchanges several high flying moves and risky counters with Rob Van Dam; whom he almost gets to tap via a Boston Crab. RVD just makes it to the ropes however and after a lengthy and trying bout Vam Dam gets the three count from Davis following a Rolling Thunder on Blair.



COMMERCIAL BREAK



Main Event: Devon Hughes vs. Randy Savage



Devon Hughes is as tough as they come and proves it in the bout as he trades shots with the Eastern Heavyweight Champion while Debbie Combs does her best to distract him on the outside. The match spills to the outside seeing Randy Savage deliver the double axe handle and Hughes whip "The Macho Man" into the steal steps. The audience really comes alive at one point when Hughes connects with his patented spinning elbow and gets close to the three count. In the end however Randy Savage nails a scoop slam following a high knee smash that gets him the three count on Devon from referee Teddy Long.

Randy Savage has little time to celebrate his victory however when Arn Anderson makes his way to the ring.



It looks like things are about to heat up when Anderson gets on the mic and tells Randy how much he doesn't like him and how he'd like nothing better than to put him away for the three count right here and now; and strip him of the Eastern Heavyweight Title; that he doesn't deserve. Savage tells him that if that's the way he feels he should bring it and that Anderson has always been a second-rate punk riding Ric Flair's coattails. The two men look ready to come to blows when Anderson holds out his hand to Savage and tells him that their match next week isn't about them. That they have bigger fish to fry. And that they need to take Papa Shango and his cronies out for Miss Elizabeth. "Macho Man" looks like he still wants to fight; but eventually takes Arn's hand and says that he'll do this. For Liz.

Just then however Papa Shango appears on the ramp with Brickhouse Brown and Manami Toyota as the lights go dim and smoke fills the arena.



Voodoo drums are heard as Shango cackles and tells Randy Savage and Arn Anderson that they shouldn't be worried about him. Because neither man will make it to next week's match. Just then the lights go out and when they come back on the ring is surrounded.



Surrounded by Rick Rude, Jerry Lawler, Brian Lawler, Erin O'Grady, Chris Jericho; and several others. All of the men standing outside the ring now bear the same scar on their back that Manami Toyota and Brickhouse Brown have! Debbie Combs is scared and flees into the crowd and at a signal from papa Shango; nearly the entire roster leaps into the ring and attacks Randy Savage and Arn Anderson. The two men put up a valiant effort; but there're too many attackers and they go down under a sea of punches and kicks. At another signal from Papa Shango however the attack stops and he makes his way down to the ring with Brown and Toyota in tow. Inside the ring Shango cackles again over a bloodied and beaten Anderson and Savage. Ordering Brown to lift Anderson up; Shango takes "The Enforcer" and nails him with an inverted shoulderbreaker. He then does the same to the Heavyweight Champ. Shango stands over their lifeless forms and cackls as the voodoo drums continue.

Lights Fade.