WWF Wichita, KS 3/12/88 (Matinee)
Mar 12, 2017 13:13:12 GMT
Post by tlyne on Mar 12, 2017 13:13:12 GMT
Kansas Coliseum
Wichita, KS
3/12/88 (Matinee)
Opening Match
Jim Powers vs. Barry O
The Young Stallions have split up into singles action tonight. The Young Powers takes on the veteran from Las Vegas. O starts fast. He uses all his illegal moves. Powers recovers from that and wins with a dropkick.
Winner-Jim Powers
Match #2
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Terry Gibbs
The former Intercontinental Champion takes the rugged veteran. Warrior starts fast. He is very aggressive. He goes for co dr, but Gibbs kicks out. He makes a brief comeback, but the Warrior takes over. He slams Gibbs, and uses a splash for the win.
Winner-The Ultimate Warrior
Match #3
The Bushwhackers vs. The Oates Brothers
The wild men from New Zealand take on the brothers from Georgia. Luke and Ted start the contest. Oates wrestlers with an aggressive style. That's right down the Bushwhackers’ alley. Luke mauled Oates and tags in Butch. Ted is in trouble, and needs a tag. Butch works over Ted, who finally tags in his brother. Jerry tries his hand with Luke. He is no match for the Bushwhackers. The men from New Zealand take over, and win with the battering ram.
Winners-The Bushwhackers
Match #4
“Ravishing” Rick Rude w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Paul Roma
Heenan brought the “Ravishing One” back to the WWF. Rude takes the mic.
Rude, “What I’d like to have right now is for all you Kansas pig farmers to shut your mouths so your woman can watch a real man take off his robe!”
The crowd boos. Roma can match Rude in strength, but not in experience. Paul holds his own, and Heenan looks worried. Rude has had enough. He goes to work, and punishes Roma. The Rude awaking wins it for Rick.
Winner-Rick Rude
Intermission
Be sure to visit our concession and merchandise stands.
Match #5
Junkyard Dog vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
The popular JYD meets the “Beast from the East”. The early moments go back and forth. Bigelow gains an edge and gets a two count, but the Dog kicks out. JYD mounts a comeback, and the Wichita fans love it. Bigelow fights back, and we have a pier six brawl. JYD goes for a slam, but Bigelow blocks it. Bam Bam reverse it and slams the Dog. Now Bam Bam has the edge. Both men end up brawling on the arena floor. Referee Tim White begins to count. At nine, Bigelow dives back in the ring. White’s count reaches ten. JYD is counted out.
Winner-Bam Bam Bigelow (Count Out)
Match #6
Non-Title Match
Demolition w/Mr.Fugi (WWF Tag Team Champions) vs. The Von Erich Brothers
The Von Erich's get a title shot at Wrestlemania IV. Tonight, they have a chance to send a message. Kerry and Ax open the action. The muscular Texan takes control. He overpowers Ax. Kerry goes for the iron claw, but Ax blocks it. The veteran lands a boot to the midsection. Now Demolition is in control. Smash tags in, and continues the assault. Kerry needs to make a tag. He is trapped in the corner, but calls on all his strength to fight his way out. Kerry escapes, and tags in Kevin. The elder Von Erich comes in like a house afire. He sends Smash to the floor. Ax runs in, but Kevin sends him out of the ring. The Champions confer with Fugi. They return, but fare no better. All four men end up in the ring. In the confusion, Kevin mounts the turnbuckles and hits the flying body press on Smash. Referee Dave Hebner counts the fall. The Von Erich's have upset the Champions! Kevin grabs the mic.
Kevin, “Demolition, it was non-title today, at Wrestlemania IV, we take those titles!”
The crowd goes crazy.
Winners-The Von Erich Brothers
Main Event
“Macho Man” Randy Savage w/Miss Elizabeth vs. Virgil w/Ted DiBiase
Savage, as well as Roddy Piper, wants DiBiase’s title. The “Million Dollar Man” is hoping both men destroy one another. Today, he wants his bodyguard to do his dirty work. Savage starts quickly. He is one of the best in the business. He whips Virgil into the ropes and backdrops him. Randy goes for a cover, but Virgil kicks out. Savage stays right on his opponent. Savage moves in, but Virgil lands a kick to the midsection. Virgil lands several quick rights, and lefts. His boss looks very pleased. Virgil tries to whip Savage into the corner, but the “Macho Man” reverses things, and Virgil crashes into the turnbuckles. Savage smells blood. He slams Virgil, and climbs to the top rope. He lands the big elbow for the win. Savage and Elizabeth celebrate in the ring. DiBiase and Virgil are on the arena floor. Savage motions for the “Million Dollar Man” to step into the ring, but he and Virgil head for the dressing room.
Winner-Randy Savage
Wichita, KS
3/12/88 (Matinee)
Opening Match
Jim Powers vs. Barry O
The Young Stallions have split up into singles action tonight. The Young Powers takes on the veteran from Las Vegas. O starts fast. He uses all his illegal moves. Powers recovers from that and wins with a dropkick.
Winner-Jim Powers
Match #2
The Ultimate Warrior vs. Terry Gibbs
The former Intercontinental Champion takes the rugged veteran. Warrior starts fast. He is very aggressive. He goes for co dr, but Gibbs kicks out. He makes a brief comeback, but the Warrior takes over. He slams Gibbs, and uses a splash for the win.
Winner-The Ultimate Warrior
Match #3
The Bushwhackers vs. The Oates Brothers
The wild men from New Zealand take on the brothers from Georgia. Luke and Ted start the contest. Oates wrestlers with an aggressive style. That's right down the Bushwhackers’ alley. Luke mauled Oates and tags in Butch. Ted is in trouble, and needs a tag. Butch works over Ted, who finally tags in his brother. Jerry tries his hand with Luke. He is no match for the Bushwhackers. The men from New Zealand take over, and win with the battering ram.
Winners-The Bushwhackers
Match #4
“Ravishing” Rick Rude w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Paul Roma
Heenan brought the “Ravishing One” back to the WWF. Rude takes the mic.
Rude, “What I’d like to have right now is for all you Kansas pig farmers to shut your mouths so your woman can watch a real man take off his robe!”
The crowd boos. Roma can match Rude in strength, but not in experience. Paul holds his own, and Heenan looks worried. Rude has had enough. He goes to work, and punishes Roma. The Rude awaking wins it for Rick.
Winner-Rick Rude
Intermission
Be sure to visit our concession and merchandise stands.
Match #5
Junkyard Dog vs. Bam Bam Bigelow
The popular JYD meets the “Beast from the East”. The early moments go back and forth. Bigelow gains an edge and gets a two count, but the Dog kicks out. JYD mounts a comeback, and the Wichita fans love it. Bigelow fights back, and we have a pier six brawl. JYD goes for a slam, but Bigelow blocks it. Bam Bam reverse it and slams the Dog. Now Bam Bam has the edge. Both men end up brawling on the arena floor. Referee Tim White begins to count. At nine, Bigelow dives back in the ring. White’s count reaches ten. JYD is counted out.
Winner-Bam Bam Bigelow (Count Out)
Match #6
Non-Title Match
Demolition w/Mr.Fugi (WWF Tag Team Champions) vs. The Von Erich Brothers
The Von Erich's get a title shot at Wrestlemania IV. Tonight, they have a chance to send a message. Kerry and Ax open the action. The muscular Texan takes control. He overpowers Ax. Kerry goes for the iron claw, but Ax blocks it. The veteran lands a boot to the midsection. Now Demolition is in control. Smash tags in, and continues the assault. Kerry needs to make a tag. He is trapped in the corner, but calls on all his strength to fight his way out. Kerry escapes, and tags in Kevin. The elder Von Erich comes in like a house afire. He sends Smash to the floor. Ax runs in, but Kevin sends him out of the ring. The Champions confer with Fugi. They return, but fare no better. All four men end up in the ring. In the confusion, Kevin mounts the turnbuckles and hits the flying body press on Smash. Referee Dave Hebner counts the fall. The Von Erich's have upset the Champions! Kevin grabs the mic.
Kevin, “Demolition, it was non-title today, at Wrestlemania IV, we take those titles!”
The crowd goes crazy.
Winners-The Von Erich Brothers
Main Event
“Macho Man” Randy Savage w/Miss Elizabeth vs. Virgil w/Ted DiBiase
Savage, as well as Roddy Piper, wants DiBiase’s title. The “Million Dollar Man” is hoping both men destroy one another. Today, he wants his bodyguard to do his dirty work. Savage starts quickly. He is one of the best in the business. He whips Virgil into the ropes and backdrops him. Randy goes for a cover, but Virgil kicks out. Savage stays right on his opponent. Savage moves in, but Virgil lands a kick to the midsection. Virgil lands several quick rights, and lefts. His boss looks very pleased. Virgil tries to whip Savage into the corner, but the “Macho Man” reverses things, and Virgil crashes into the turnbuckles. Savage smells blood. He slams Virgil, and climbs to the top rope. He lands the big elbow for the win. Savage and Elizabeth celebrate in the ring. DiBiase and Virgil are on the arena floor. Savage motions for the “Million Dollar Man” to step into the ring, but he and Virgil head for the dressing room.
Winner-Randy Savage
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