"Saturday Night Wrestling" Taped 10/7/84
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“Saturday Night Wrestling”
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-10/7/84
Airs-10/12/84 on KTVT
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, “Welcome everyone to the Will Rogers Coliseum.’Championship Sports’ presents ‘Saturday Night Wrestling!’ What a night of action we have for you. Kamala will meet two men in a handicap match. Mike and Kevin Von Erich take on the Davidson Brothers. Chris Adams defends the TV Title against the unpredictable Missing Link. Will Gary Hart be a ringside to ‘scout’ Chris Adams? Hart will be active in our main event, ‘Hangman’ Bobby Jaggers takes on Kerry Von Erich, and fans remember, if you come out to Will Rogers on Monday nights, you will see matches that aren’t televised. Let’s go to the ring and Joe Rinielli.”
Match #1
The Magic Dragon vs. Skip Young
The Dragon uses his vast array of martial arts moves to control the early action. Young uses his aerial tactics to get back in the match He hits the dropkick cover, the Dragon and referee Rick Hazzard counts the fall.
Winner-Skip Young
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Chris Adams (Champion) vs. The Missing Link w/General Skandor Akbar
As both men are introduced by Joe Riinelli, Gary Hart comes to the ring. Akbar begins to protest and Hart takes the mike.
Hart, “Skandor Ak-a-bar, I got no trouble with you. I want to say something to this young man.”
Hart hands the mike to Rinelli and speaks to Adams. Chris nods his head and Hart takes to the floor. He sits in a chair and pulls out a notebook.
The match is wild. The Link roughs up Adams and Akbar is pleased. Adams weathers the storm. He rallies and uses the Superkick for the win.
Winner-Chris Adams
Lowrance stops Adams at ringside.
Lowrance, “Chris, Chris, come here. Chris, what is going on? What is Gary Hart telling you? What are you doing?”
Adams, “Marc, Gary Hart has talked with me about some business opportunities. He has been very complimentary of me, and I appreciate it. He is a great wrestling mind.”
Lowrance, “Chris, I don’t know what is going on. I hope you know what you are doing.”
Adams, “I am my own man, I can handle myself.”
Match #3
Handicap Match
Kamala w/General Skandor Akbar vs. Mike Reed and Manuel Villalobos
The Ugandan Warrior attacks both men. Reed and Villalobos are helpless. Akbar shouts instructions. No one knows if Kamala understands, but he destroys his opponents. He uses the Big Splash on both men.
Winner-Kamala
The Von Erichs are with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, “With me are the Von Erich Brothers. Gentlemen, you have a busy schedule ahead of you. Kerry, you meet Bobby Jaggers tonight. Jaggers is good enough on his own, but he has Gary Hart with him.”
Kerry, “Jaggers is good and Hart is a problem ,but I’m in Ft. Worth to give these people a good show. I want to get back in the title picture and beating Jaggers will do that.”.
Lowrance, “That’s just one thing on your plate. Mike and Kevin, you meet the Davidson Brothers tonight and they are tough, but the big news to announce is the match that has been signed for the 26th at the State Fair Coliseum. You have signed for a six man tag team match, Kerry, Kevin and Mike vs. General Skandor Akbar’s men, Kamala, the Missing Link and the Magic Dragon. What a match.”
Kevin, “Marc, it will be a challenge. We have heard rumors that the Canadian team is coming to Dallas soon and we want those World Six Man Tites. We’re not going to wait. We’ll take care of Akbar’s men and then take the titles back.
Lowrance, “Let’s to the ring for Kevin and Mike against the Davidson Brothers.”
Match #4
The Davidson Brothers vs. Kevin and Mike Von Erich
The bikers from California take the fight to the popular Von Erich brothers. Rick Davidson roughs up Mike, but the younger Von Erich tags in his older brother. Kevin takes the fight to both Davidson's and uses the flying bodypress to pin John.
Winners-The Von Erichs
Marc Lowrance is with Gary Hart, Gino Hernandez, Bobby Jaggers and the Great Kabuki.
Lowrance, "Mr. Hart, let's begin with tonight's main event. Your man, Bobby Jaggers, takes on Kerry Von Erich. That is a match that the Omni would love to have, the Superdome, Madison Square Garden, they all want it."
Hart, "Everyone knows I only associate myself with the top names in the sport. Gary Hart does not accept mediocrity. Bobby Jaggers is new to Texas, but after tonight, everyone will respect him, and fear him."
Lowrance, "Now let's talk about the Texas State Championship. We now know that Mr. Hernandez will defend the title at the State Fair Coliseum on the 26th, and he will face, the former Champion, Brian Adias."
Hernandez, "Gary, let me take this. Brian Adias? You have to be kidding me! I destroyed that punk, and now he gets a rematch? Gary, they're giving me a night off."
Hart, "You heard him."
Hernandez, "One more thing, I am your Champion!"
Lowrance, "Now let me ask you about Chris Adams."
Hart, "This interview just ended."
Hart and his men walk away.
Main Event, Two out of Three Falls
Bobby Jaggers w/Gary Hart vs. Kerry Von Erich
First Fall-Jaggers has quickly made a name for himself. His association with Gary Hart has benefitted both men. The "Modern Day Warrior" comes to the ring and the Coliseum crowd explodes. The match begins with both cautious. They know one mistake will cost them a fall. Kerry is able to overpower Jaggers and the "Hangman" is in trouble. Kerry comes close, but can't get the three count. Jaggers takes Von Erich down near the ropes. He goes for the cover. Hart reaches in and grabs Kerry's leg. Referee Davis Manning does not see this and counts the fall. Bobby Jaggers wins the first fall!
Winner-Bobby Jaggers
Second Fall-Kerry Von Erich has his back to the wall. Jaggers is confident, but never underestimate a cornered Texan. Jaggers has some moments, but Kerry is on fire. He finishes things with the Discus Punch.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Third Fall-This is a brawl. Both men pull out all stops. It becomes a slugfest and wrestling moves go out the window. Jaggers traps Kerry in the corner and works him over. The crowd gets behind Kerry and he rallies. He takes the fight to Jaggers. Hart is apoplectic at ringside. Kerry uses a powerslam and David Manning counts the fall! Kerry wins!
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, "We have a tag team title match ready to start in the ring. Remember, if you come out to the Coliseum on Monday nights, you will see matches that are not televised. Join us next week, for more 'Saturday Night Wrestling!'
Dark Match
American Tag Team Championship
Buck Zumhofe and Iceman King Parsons (Champions) vs. The Long Riders w/General Skandor Akbar
These teams will meet at the State Fair Coliseum, but who will be the Champions that night? The "Rock and Soul Patrol" are sharp and the Champions look like they will retain the titles, but Akbar has other ideas. He distracts referee Bronko Lubich and the Irwins double team Zumhofe. The "Rock and Roller" is in trouble. Iceman breaks up the count and now all four men are in the ring. Lubich tries to regain control, but he can't. He calls for the bell and disqualifies both teams.
Result-Double Disqualification
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-10/7/84
Airs-10/12/84 on KTVT
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, “Welcome everyone to the Will Rogers Coliseum.’Championship Sports’ presents ‘Saturday Night Wrestling!’ What a night of action we have for you. Kamala will meet two men in a handicap match. Mike and Kevin Von Erich take on the Davidson Brothers. Chris Adams defends the TV Title against the unpredictable Missing Link. Will Gary Hart be a ringside to ‘scout’ Chris Adams? Hart will be active in our main event, ‘Hangman’ Bobby Jaggers takes on Kerry Von Erich, and fans remember, if you come out to Will Rogers on Monday nights, you will see matches that aren’t televised. Let’s go to the ring and Joe Rinielli.”
Match #1
The Magic Dragon vs. Skip Young
The Dragon uses his vast array of martial arts moves to control the early action. Young uses his aerial tactics to get back in the match He hits the dropkick cover, the Dragon and referee Rick Hazzard counts the fall.
Winner-Skip Young
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Chris Adams (Champion) vs. The Missing Link w/General Skandor Akbar
As both men are introduced by Joe Riinelli, Gary Hart comes to the ring. Akbar begins to protest and Hart takes the mike.
Hart, “Skandor Ak-a-bar, I got no trouble with you. I want to say something to this young man.”
Hart hands the mike to Rinelli and speaks to Adams. Chris nods his head and Hart takes to the floor. He sits in a chair and pulls out a notebook.
The match is wild. The Link roughs up Adams and Akbar is pleased. Adams weathers the storm. He rallies and uses the Superkick for the win.
Winner-Chris Adams
Lowrance stops Adams at ringside.
Lowrance, “Chris, Chris, come here. Chris, what is going on? What is Gary Hart telling you? What are you doing?”
Adams, “Marc, Gary Hart has talked with me about some business opportunities. He has been very complimentary of me, and I appreciate it. He is a great wrestling mind.”
Lowrance, “Chris, I don’t know what is going on. I hope you know what you are doing.”
Adams, “I am my own man, I can handle myself.”
Match #3
Handicap Match
Kamala w/General Skandor Akbar vs. Mike Reed and Manuel Villalobos
The Ugandan Warrior attacks both men. Reed and Villalobos are helpless. Akbar shouts instructions. No one knows if Kamala understands, but he destroys his opponents. He uses the Big Splash on both men.
Winner-Kamala
The Von Erichs are with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, “With me are the Von Erich Brothers. Gentlemen, you have a busy schedule ahead of you. Kerry, you meet Bobby Jaggers tonight. Jaggers is good enough on his own, but he has Gary Hart with him.”
Kerry, “Jaggers is good and Hart is a problem ,but I’m in Ft. Worth to give these people a good show. I want to get back in the title picture and beating Jaggers will do that.”.
Lowrance, “That’s just one thing on your plate. Mike and Kevin, you meet the Davidson Brothers tonight and they are tough, but the big news to announce is the match that has been signed for the 26th at the State Fair Coliseum. You have signed for a six man tag team match, Kerry, Kevin and Mike vs. General Skandor Akbar’s men, Kamala, the Missing Link and the Magic Dragon. What a match.”
Kevin, “Marc, it will be a challenge. We have heard rumors that the Canadian team is coming to Dallas soon and we want those World Six Man Tites. We’re not going to wait. We’ll take care of Akbar’s men and then take the titles back.
Lowrance, “Let’s to the ring for Kevin and Mike against the Davidson Brothers.”
Match #4
The Davidson Brothers vs. Kevin and Mike Von Erich
The bikers from California take the fight to the popular Von Erich brothers. Rick Davidson roughs up Mike, but the younger Von Erich tags in his older brother. Kevin takes the fight to both Davidson's and uses the flying bodypress to pin John.
Winners-The Von Erichs
Marc Lowrance is with Gary Hart, Gino Hernandez, Bobby Jaggers and the Great Kabuki.
Lowrance, "Mr. Hart, let's begin with tonight's main event. Your man, Bobby Jaggers, takes on Kerry Von Erich. That is a match that the Omni would love to have, the Superdome, Madison Square Garden, they all want it."
Hart, "Everyone knows I only associate myself with the top names in the sport. Gary Hart does not accept mediocrity. Bobby Jaggers is new to Texas, but after tonight, everyone will respect him, and fear him."
Lowrance, "Now let's talk about the Texas State Championship. We now know that Mr. Hernandez will defend the title at the State Fair Coliseum on the 26th, and he will face, the former Champion, Brian Adias."
Hernandez, "Gary, let me take this. Brian Adias? You have to be kidding me! I destroyed that punk, and now he gets a rematch? Gary, they're giving me a night off."
Hart, "You heard him."
Hernandez, "One more thing, I am your Champion!"
Lowrance, "Now let me ask you about Chris Adams."
Hart, "This interview just ended."
Hart and his men walk away.
Main Event, Two out of Three Falls
Bobby Jaggers w/Gary Hart vs. Kerry Von Erich
First Fall-Jaggers has quickly made a name for himself. His association with Gary Hart has benefitted both men. The "Modern Day Warrior" comes to the ring and the Coliseum crowd explodes. The match begins with both cautious. They know one mistake will cost them a fall. Kerry is able to overpower Jaggers and the "Hangman" is in trouble. Kerry comes close, but can't get the three count. Jaggers takes Von Erich down near the ropes. He goes for the cover. Hart reaches in and grabs Kerry's leg. Referee Davis Manning does not see this and counts the fall. Bobby Jaggers wins the first fall!
Winner-Bobby Jaggers
Second Fall-Kerry Von Erich has his back to the wall. Jaggers is confident, but never underestimate a cornered Texan. Jaggers has some moments, but Kerry is on fire. He finishes things with the Discus Punch.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Third Fall-This is a brawl. Both men pull out all stops. It becomes a slugfest and wrestling moves go out the window. Jaggers traps Kerry in the corner and works him over. The crowd gets behind Kerry and he rallies. He takes the fight to Jaggers. Hart is apoplectic at ringside. Kerry uses a powerslam and David Manning counts the fall! Kerry wins!
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, "We have a tag team title match ready to start in the ring. Remember, if you come out to the Coliseum on Monday nights, you will see matches that are not televised. Join us next week, for more 'Saturday Night Wrestling!'
Dark Match
American Tag Team Championship
Buck Zumhofe and Iceman King Parsons (Champions) vs. The Long Riders w/General Skandor Akbar
These teams will meet at the State Fair Coliseum, but who will be the Champions that night? The "Rock and Soul Patrol" are sharp and the Champions look like they will retain the titles, but Akbar has other ideas. He distracts referee Bronko Lubich and the Irwins double team Zumhofe. The "Rock and Roller" is in trouble. Iceman breaks up the count and now all four men are in the ring. Lubich tries to regain control, but he can't. He calls for the bell and disqualifies both teams.
Result-Double Disqualification
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