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Post by jackknight on Aug 30, 2013 21:00:32 GMT
“ACW Live!”
Dakota Dome
Vermillion, SD
4/2/96 Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan open the show. Heenan is holding a stuffed “Jack-a-lope”.  Tenay, “Welcome to South Dakota! Brain, why did it take so long for us to visit here? Heenan, “Because we couldn't find it! Just look at the beast that attacked me. I killed it and stuffed it.” Tenay, “O.K. Brain, now you promised us the interview with Backlund. When are we going to see it?” Heenan, “The truck is finishing it up and it will be on later.” Tenay, “We have been looking forward to it. Now let's talk about Sid Vicious. He doesn't seem to work for anyone but himself.” Heenan, “It does look like he's on his own, and he's big enough to do it.” Tenay, “It looks like a big night. Let's go to the ring and see Hakushi in action.” Match #1
Hakushi def. Barry Horowitz, w/Koya Otoshi
Match #2
Johnny Ace def. Executioner#2, w/Ace CrusherTenay and Heenan are in the announce position. Tenay, “Let's see what happened last week.” We see Sid Vicious powerbomb the Eagle and then do the same to Bob Backlund. Tenay, “Sid has refused to answer any questions and he refuses to interviewed. What do you think Brain?” Heenan, “Sid's a tough guy. He'll tear off your ear and show it to you.” Tenay, “What does that have to do with anything?” Heenan, “Nothing, but it makes it hard to answer the phone.” Tenay, “I can't top that. Let's see Sid in the ring.” Match #3
Sid Vicious vs. Charlie NorrisSid destroys Norris. He wins with a Powerbomb. Lee Marshall tries to speak with Sid after the match. Sid starts towards him and Marshall exits the ring. Winner-Sid ViciousTenay and Heenan are in the announce position. Tenay, “The time has come. The Brain interviews Mr. Backlund. Brain, do you have anything to say?” Heenan, “Let the humanoids figure out the big words by themselves.” We see Bobby Heenan and Bob Backlund seated in a posh hotel room.   Heenan, “Listen humanoids, I'm here with Bob Backlund...” Backlund, “That's Mr. Backlund.” Heenan, “O.K. Mr. Backlund. Mr. Backlund is the leader of WAR, a group of wrestlers who have shown ACW what it means to be tough. My first question, Mr. Backlund, why WAR and why ACW?” Backlund, “Well Mr. Heenan, I am glad we started with this question. Nine months ago, ACW went looking for a Japanese promotion to partner. They chose the ancient Giant Baba and his dinosaur promotion All Japan Wrestling, a promotion that is outdated and quite boring. While this decision was made, a vibrant, growing promotion, 'Wrestle Association R', or 'WAR' was thrilling the fans in Japan. I might point out that I, Mr. Backlund, wrestled in WAR, and was quite successful. When All Japan was chosen over WAR, Genichiro Tenyru called me and voiced his outrage. I sympathized with him. Then, by a stroke of luck, that imbecile, Larry Zbyszko, was injured and I was asked to come in as an announcer. After educating the plebeians, I was sure I would be chosen as President. Had I been chosen, I would have sent Baba packing and brought in Mr. Tenryu and WAR. When I was not chosen, I began planning this 'invasion'. I contacted Mr. Tenryu and laid out my plan. He quickly agreed and we began working together. We began on New Year's Eve and the rest is history. I worked my way onto the Championship Committee. This allowed me to know what was going on behind the scenes. Tenryu and I were able to orchestrate all the havoc we caused. Pretty good work, if I do say so myself.” Heenan, “You know, Bob, I mean Mr. Backlund, they call me the 'Brain', but that's an idea worthy of me. Now let me ask you this, what are your future plans?” Backlund, “Mr. Heenan, I won't tell you all of my plans, but look at it this way, soon there will be only WAR, no ACW, no All Japan, only WAR.” Heenan, “I'll finish with a tough question, what about Sid Vicious?” Backlund fumes and jumps to his feet. He rants and raves. Backlund, “Don't mention that ingrate! He will feat the wrath of WAR! You can count on that!” Heenan, “I think I struck a nerve.” Teany and Heenan are in the announce position. Tenay, “Brain, that was quite an interview. Great job.” Heenan, “Why are you surprised? Did you think this 'Brain' thing was just a gimmick?” Tenay, “You are the Brain. Let's go back to the ring.” Match #4
King Kong Bundy def. Executioner #1, w/Avalanche and Five Count
Match #5
Jun Akiyama def. Sho Funaki, w/Blue Thunder DriverLee Marshall and President Zbyszko are seated in front of the “Texas Shootout” banner.  Marshall. “With me is the President of ACW, Larry Zbyszko. Mr. President, I know you have an announcement to make tonight.” Zbyszko, “Yes I do Marshall, but I'm going to let you give the fans a rundown of what we already know and then I'll drop a bombshell on them.” Marshall, “We seem to have a bombshell, or two, every week. Let's talk about what we already know about 'Texas Shootout'. We have three title matches. Aja Kong, of WAR, will defend the WWWA Title against Akira Hokuto. We all know the 'Dangerous Queen' wants the 'Red Belt' back in her possession. WAR will also defend the two ACW Titles they possess. Big Titan will take on Bradshaw with the Television Title at stake, and the Pacific Cyclones will defend the American Tag Team Titles against the double tough Bruise Brothers. Then we have the big, 30 man, 'Texas Shootout'. Remember two men will start the match, and then every minute, another Superstar will enter. To be eliminated you must be tossed over the top rope. The sole survivor will be the winner. Last week we learned that three men are returning to ACW, the Quebecers, Jacques and Pierre, two time American Tag Team Champions, and former International Champion Dave 'Fit' Finlay. This week we learn of a foreign invasion. We will see the legendary Great Kabuki in the Shootout, and two men who have been competing in the “Catch Wrestling Association' in Germany, first of all, a native German, Ulf Herman will compete, as well as an American, Cannonball Grizzly. Grizzly is over 400 pounds and we know how successful big men are in matches like this. Mr. President, the floor is yours.” Zbyszko, “The names you just mentioned will be hard to top, but I'm going to try. The American Heavyweight Title is the most prestigious title in ACW. You can't have a Pay per View without this title on the line. Stan Hansen has held the title since last July, but he's in for a test. Once again, WAR will challenge for one of our titles. Mike Awesome will meet Stan Hansen with the title on the line.”  Marshall, “Wow! Mike Awesome vs. Stan Hansen, WAR could walk out of Reunion Arena with all the gold. Let's close with this, it wouldn't be an update without a mysterious video. Here it is.” We see a mountain cave. We hear a different voice.  “I have been in isolation, preparing, training and meditating. The 'Texas Shootout' will be the challenge of my lifetime, but...I...AM...Ready!” Marshall, “There you have it. Who is this? When we return, WAR and Mike Awesome will be in action.” Match #6
Mike Awesome w/Bob Backlund and the Warlord vs. CrushBob Backlund takes the mike. Backlund, “You heard the announcement, you are looking at the next American Heavyweight Champion, Mike Awesome! WAR will control ACW and I will rule the wrestling world!” Awesome takes the fight to the big Hawai'ian. Crush puts a up a fight, but it's not enough. Awesome wins with a Powerbomb. Winner-Mike Awesome
Match #7
The Warlord w/Bob Backlund def. The Colorado Kid, w/Full NelsonTenay and Heenan are in the broadcast area. Tenay, “Brain, what a night! We now know that WAR has a chance to add another title to their collection. Stan Hansen vs. Mike Awesome. What an announcement. Before we go to our main event, I want give you the credit you are due. Your interview with Bob Backlund was hard-hitting and informative. You may just be the top broadcast journalist in the sport.” Heenan, “May be? You are looking at the Woodward and Bernstein of wrestling. The Brain is on top of the world.” Tenay, “Speaking of on top of the world, WAR will be in action in our main event. Three of their Champions, the Pacific Cyclones and Big Titan team up to take on three of their contenders, the Bruise Brothers and Bradshaw.” Heenan, “You've got two guys with Halloween masks, one with paint like Barnum and Bailey on one side, on the other three big hicks. The total IQ of them all might be seven.” Tenay, “That may be true, but what a match it will be.” Match #8
Six Man Tag Team Match
The Bruise Brothers and Bradshaw vs. The Pacific Cyclone and Big TitanCharles Robinson has to referee this one. There is no way one man can control this. Things break down quickly and all six men are in the ring. Robinson gets things sorted out and it's Titan and Bradshaw in the ring. The two big men slug it out and neither man takes a step back. The pace of the match increases even more, and again, all six men end up in the ring. Robinson has no choice but to disqualify both teams. Result-Double DisqualificationTenay and Heenan close the show. Tenay, “Brain, another exciting night of ACW wrestling.” Heenan, “Those hicks stood up to WAR, but they didn't beat them. It's going to take an organized effort to stop Backlund and his men. If ACW wants to grease my palm, I mean take me on as an adviser, I can help.” Tenay, “I'm sure they'll keep you in mind. Let's talk about next week. Stan Hansen will be here. We know he will meet Mike Awesome at 'Texas Shootout'. You know he will have something to say about that. WAR will also be in action. Masato Tanaka will take on the Terminator, and Jado and Gedo will be here as they will meet the former WWF Tag Team Champions, the 'Dream Team', Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine and Brutus 'The Barber' Beefcake. Don't miss it!” |
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Post by jackknight on Aug 30, 2013 21:01:09 GMT
“ACW Live!”
Civic Auditorium
Omaha, NE
4/9/96 Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan open the program. Tenay, “Welcome to the beautiful Civic Auditorium in Omaha, NE. Brain, the fans in Nebraska love ACW!” Heenan, “Tenay, do you know what they do for fun in Omaha?” Tenay, “No.” Heenan, “No one does, no one's ever had fun here.” Tenay, “O.K. Bobby, your sense of humor is as strange as ever. Let's talk about tonight's program. We will see the Unified Tag Team Champions, Jado and Gedo, take on the former WWE Tag Team Champions, the Dream Team, Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake. Another member of WAR will be in action, Masato Tanaka takes on the Terminator. Last week we learned that Mike Awesome, of WAR, will challenge Stan Hansen for the American Heavyweight Title at the 'Texas Shootout'. We will hear from both Awesome and Hansen tonight. Now let's go to the ring where Lee Marshall is with a returning Superstar.” Heenan, “Hey, you didn't let me talk enough.” Tenay, “Go ahead.” Heenan, “No, the moment has passed.” Marshall is with 'Gentleman' Chris Adams. Marshall, “With me is 'Gentleman' Chris Adams. Mr. Adams, you're back in ACW, and the word is, you are entered in the 'Texas Shootout'.” Adams, “Thank you Lee. It is good to be back in ACW. I've wrestled in other places, but the best competition is here in ACW. I have entered the 'Texas Shootout'. I had a lot of success in Dallas in my career. I'd love to do that again.” Marshall, “The 'Gentleman' is in action next.” Match #1
“Gentleman” Chris Adams def. Ricky Santana, w/Superkick
Match #2
The Bruise Brothers def. Steve Doll and Rex King, R. Harris w/Powerbomb vs. DollRon Harris grabs the mike from Marshall.R. Harris, “Cyclones, my brother and I are coming to Dallas and we're doing three things, we're taking the titles, we're beating you to a pulp, and we're taking those stupid masks, so the people can see how funny you look!” Tenay and Heenan are with Tommy Watanabe. Tenay, “With me is Tommy Watanabe. Brain, Tommy is the foremost authority on womens wrestling today.” Heenan, “Didn't I see you in a Godzilla movie? You're were running through the streets of Tokyo, screaming.” Watanabe. “I don't think so.” Heenan, “Of well. It looked like you.” Tenay, “Alright. Tommy, Chaparrita ASARI is here to defend the WWA Superlightweight Title against La Felina. ASARI has been very impressive since winning the title.” Heenan, “I saw her earlier. She looks like she fell off a box of Lucky Charms.” Tenay, “Brain, she may be small, but I'd like to see you in the ring with her. Anyway, let's go to ring for our womans title match. Tommy will commentate with us.” Match #3
WWWA Superlight Championship
Chaparrita ASARI (Champion) def. La Felina, w/Skytwister PressLee Marshall is with Stan Hansen. Marshall, “With me is the American Heavyweight Champion, Stan Hansen. Champ, last week, it was announced you will face Mike Awesome, of WAR, at the 'Texas Shootout'. WAR is taking titles left and right, are you worried?” Hansen, “Worried! Do I look worried? I've held this title for a long time and I've wrestled anyone who wanted a shot! I'm not afraid of anyone and if WAR, or Backlund, or anyone else wants to get in my way, I'll pound them into the ground. Look, Awesome is good, but he has to take the title from me and I don't think he can do. You can't beat a Texan in Texas!” Marshall, “Stan Hansen is ready. We will talk with Mr. Backlund and WAR later, now let's see the American Heavyweight Champion in action.” Match #4
Non-Title Match
Stan Hansen (American Heavyweight Champion) def. Sal Bellomo, w/LariatMarshall is seated in front of the “Texas Shootout” banner. Marshall, “Fans, April 21 is the date, and Reunion Arena in Dallas, TX, is the place. 'Texas Shootout' will be one exciting night of wrestling action. WAR has been riding roughshod over ACW and April 21 will be a night for them to continue, or a night for ACW to strike back. Let's run down what we will see. Aja Kong, of WAR, defends the 'Red Belt' against, the former Champion, Akira Hokuto
Big Titan defends the American Television Title against, the big Texan, Bradshaw
The Pacific Cyclones are the third Champions from WAR, they take on the Bruise Brothers, and in a match announced last week,
Stan Hansen defends the American Heavyweight Championship against Mike AwesomeAfter that, we have the 'Texas Shootout' match. 30 Superstars will compete. Two will begin and every 60 seconds a new man will enter. To be eliminated, you must be thrown over the top rope. The man standing at the end is the winner. We have seen several people who will be in Dallas, here are two more men returning to ACW.” We see Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat.  Furnas, “Dan and I are ready for action! ACW is the place to be and we're coming back!” Kroffat, “Doug and I are ready for the 'Shootout', and then we're ready to add tag team gold to our collection!” Marshall, “Furnas and Kroffat are two of the most popular men in ACW history and it's great to have them back. We've talked about wrestlers, but we have another special guest on April 21. This man will serve as ring announcer.” We see a video of Mark Lowrance.  Lowreace, “Hello ladies and gentlemen, I'm Mark Lowrance. If you followed 'World Class Championship Wrestling', you remember me as one of the voices of the promotion. I have moved onto other things, but for one night, ACW has been kind enough to ask me to be the ring announcer. I spent many wonderful moments in Reunion Arena, and I can't wait to go back.” Marshall, “Mark Lowrance is one of the true gentlemen of the sport. It wouldn't be a report on the 'Texas Shootout' without a video, here you go.” We see as video of a man walking though the desert. We here the same voice from last week.  “The hot winds of opposition blow against me. I thirst for more than water. I thirst for competition. I will emerge from this desert of scorn and I will be triumphant in Dallas!” Marshall, “What a mystery! Now let's Furnas and Kroffat in the ring.” Match #5
Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat def. Barry Horowitz and the Colorado Kid, Kroffat w/Sit Out Powerbomb vs. HorowitzBob Backlund and the Warlord are with Marshall. Marshall, “Bob, I mean Mr. Backlund, you have three of WAR's wrestling in action in the next two matches, but I want to talk about the 'Texas Shootout'. You have been strangely quiet, which members of WAR will participate in the Shootout?” Backlund, “Marshall, you are a very nosy man. Your snooping is quite aggravating. I understand that many people hang on every word I say, and every activity of WAR. I will tell you this, WAR will be represented in this 'Texas Shootout'. You can count on that.” Marshall, “I guess that's all the information we can get out of you. Now let's talk about the big announcement from last week, Mike Awesome will challenge Stan Hansen for the American Heavyweight Championship. You heard Hansen earlier. He doesn't seem worried.” Backlund, “Of course that stupid Texan isn't afraid, you have to have an IQ to be afraid. Hansen was never able to win the WWF Title like I did and that bothers him. WAR will be inside that pea brain of his by the time the match comes around. Mike Awesome is the future of wrestling and he will prove that in Dallas. Now we are going to the ring, Jado and Gedo will dispose of the washed up 'Dream Team' and then Masato Tanaka will dispose of the Terminator. This interview is over.” Marshall, “You heard him, let's go to the ring.” Match #6
Non-Title Match
Jado and Gedo (Unified Tag Team Champions)w/Bob Backlund and the Warlord def. Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake, w/Crossface of Jado vs. Valentine
Match #7
Masato Tanaka w/Bob Backlund and the Warlord vs. The TerminatorThis will be a knock-down-drag-out affair. The Terminator is at his vicious best, and Tanaka matches him blow for blow. Tanaka slams the Terminator and goes for the cover. The Terminator gets his foot on the rope, but Backlund knocks it off. Referee Charles Robinson does not see this, and counts the fall. The Terminator argues and WAR celebrates another win. Winner-Masato TanakaTenay and Heenan are in the announce position. Tenay, “Brain, another great show tonight, with one more match. That match features Sid Vicious. Sid has not spoken to anyone since arriving in ACW. He has attacked members of WAR, but also members of ACW. We don't know what his game is.” Heenan, “Maybe Sid can't talk? He's not a rocket scientist, you know.” Tenay, “Would you like to tell him that?” Heenan, “No, no, no, I was just speculating.” Tenay, “Before we get to that match, let's talk about next week. WAR will be back in action. The Warlord will in the ring. We know how big a strong he is, and Genichiro Tenryu will be in our feature match. He will take on Johnny Ace. That will be a good one.” Heenan, “We can't forget, Backlund may be nuts, but he's got a group of the best wrestlers around. They have four titles and they could add more. You have to take WAR seriously.” Tenay, “You're right about that, Bobby, now lets see Sid Vicious in the ring.” Match #8
Sid Vicious def. Richard Slinger, w/PowerbombAfter the match, Bob Backlund and the Warlord come to the ring. Backlund holds up his hands as a gesture of peace. He walks up to Sid an says something to him and then leaves with the Warlord. Sid stands in the ring with a puzzled look on his face as the program ends. |
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Post by jackknight on Aug 30, 2013 21:01:38 GMT
“ACW Live!
Myriad
Oklahoma City, OK
4/16/96 Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan open the show. Tenay, “Welcome to OKC! Brain, we are five days away from the 'Texas Shootout'. Things are heating up and Dallas, TX is going to be on fire on Sunday.” Heenan, “There is so much going on right now. The final few spots in the 'Shootout' are begin filled, WAR is still making threats and I hope Larry Zbyszko knows what he is doing.” Tenay, “I'm sure he does. Speaking of the 'Shootout', we know one more entrant, but first, let's see what happened last week.” We see highlights from last week. Match #8
Sid Vicious def. Richard Slinger, w/Powerbomb
After the match, Bob Backlund and the Warlord come to the ring. Backlund holds up his hands as a gesture of peace. He walks up to Sid an says something to him and then leaves with the Warlord. Sid stands in the ring with a puzzled look on his face as the program ends. Tenay, “We don't know what Bob Backlund said to Sid, but we do know that Sid Vicious is now an entrant in the 'Texas Shootout'. Sid is not here tonight, but Mr. Backlund is. Let's go to Lee Marshall and Mr. Backlund.” Marshall and Backlund are in the interview area. Marshall, “With me is the leader of WAR, Mr. Backlund. Mr. Backlund, you spoke to Sid Vicious last week. What did you say?” Backlund, “That is none of your business. The business dealings of WAR are complicated and a nincompoop like you could never understand them.” Marshall, “O.K. You won't tell us about that, but you said WAR would be represented in the 'Shootout', nothing has been announced. Would you care to break some news?” Backlund, “You heard Tenay, Sid Vicious will be in Dallas, and I told you WAR would be represented. You put two and two together.” Marshall, “Are you telling me Sid works for WAR?” Backlund walks away. Marshall, “I don't know what to make of that. When we return, the Warlord, with Mr. Backlund will be in the ring.” Match #1
The Warlord w/Bob Backlund def. Richard Slinger, w/Full Nelson
Match #2
Wolf Hawkfield and Johnny Smith def. Steve Doll and Rex King, Smith w/Missile Dropkick vs. DollLee Marshall is seated in front of the “Texas Shootout” banner. Marshall, “Fans, we are five days away from 'Texas Shootout'. You heard the news earlier, Sid Vicious is in the 'Shootout'. That is big news. We also know that WAR will be represented in the big shootout match, but by who? Backlund will not tell us. Is it Sid? Is it someone else, or is it this man?” We see a video of a spacecraft landing on a planet. A voice speaks.  “The vast emptiness of space has been an obstacle for my return. I have traveled like a sojourner in the void. I am close. I am close to landing...in Dallas...in the 'Texas Shootout'! I will touch down and I will lay waste to everyone in the ring!” Marshall, “Who is it? Does he work for WAR? So many questions. Remember the 'Shootout' is not the only big match you will see, Aja Kong defends the WWWA Title against Akira Hokuto
Big Titan defends the American Television Title against Bradshaw
The Bruise Brothers challenge the Pacific Cyclones for the American Tag Team Titles,
and Mike Awesome, of WAR, challenges Stan Hansen for the American Heavyweight TitleWhat a night of action! April 21, Reunion Arena, in Dallas, on Pay per View!” Match #3
Akira Taue def. John Nord, w/Chokeslam Pin
Match #4
Bradshaw def. Greg Valentine, w/ClotheslineTommy Watanabe joins Tenay and Heenan. Tenay, “Tommy, welcome. Brain, we know if Tommy is here, a womans match is coming up.” Heenan, “Either that, or my laundry is done.” Tenay, “O.K. Tommy, on Sunday, Aja Kong meets Akira Hokuto in a match that the entire world is talking about. Tonight she meets the veteran Bison Kimua in a non-title match. Since joining WAR, Kong has been unstoppable.” Watanabe, “Kong was a monster before, now she is virtually unstoppable. There are whispers coming out of Japan and that Hokuto has no chance and she knows it.” Heenan, “Aja Kong is a Japanese cousin of the Rosatti sisters, not very many people know that.” Tenay, “Really, you are breaking news for us tonight.” Heenan, “Look I have a real question whether Kong qualifies for a womans title, but she is big, tough and vicious. I don't think Hokuto, or anyone else can beat her. Bakclund has done a good job with her. I wonder how much she pays him. For a small fee, I could teach her a thing, or two.' Tenay, “I'm sure Mr. Backlund will be in touch with you. Let's go to the ring and see the WWWA Champion in action.” Match #5
Non-Title Match
Aja Kong (WWWA Champion) w/Bob Backlund and the Warlord def. Bison Kimura, w/Uraken
Match #6
Jun Akiyama def. Alex Porteau, w/Blue Thunder DriverMarshall is with Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat.  Marshall, “With me are Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat. Gentleman, you're back in ACW and entered in the 'Texas Shootout'. It's good to have you back.” Furnas, “It's great to be back. This is the place to be in wrestling and we came back to pick up where we left off. We had the Unified Titles and we want them back!” Krofatt, “Either Doug, or I, will win the 'Shootout', and then we'll win the tag titles, WAR is going to lose a couple of titles, real soon!” Furnas, “That's right! Backlund, next week, in Ft. Worth, put those Unified Titles up for grabs! Dan and will take them from Jado and Gedo!” Marshall, “That would be a great match, I hope we can sign it. Now let's see Furnas and Kroffat in the ring.” Match #7
Doug Furnas and Dan Kroffat def. The Colorado Kid and Flash Flanigan, Furnas w/Powerslam vs. FlaniganMarshall is with Johnny Ace.  Marshall, “With me is Johnny Ace. Johnny, you have been very successful here in ACW. Tonight you step into the ring against, not only a Japanese legend, but a member of WAR, Tenryu.” Ace, “I've wrestled in Japan many times and the name Tenryu is legend there. You throw in WAR and its even more dangerous. ACW needs people to step up and I'm willing to do that. Tenryu, I'm coming after you!” Marshall, “Johnny Ace is ready! Let's go to the ring.” Match #8
Johnny Ace vs. Genichiro Tenryu w/Bob Backlund and the WarlordAce takes the fight to Tenryu. He pounds away at the Japanese legend. Tenyru takes to the floor to confer with Backlund. He returns and slows the pace. Ace gives it his best, but Tenryu wins with the folding powerbomb. Winner-Genichiro TenryuBacklund takes the mike from Marshall. Backlund, “You have seen the power of WAR. After next Sunday, WAR will hold all the titles, and be the winner of the 'Texas Shootout'. I saw to that last week.” President Zbyszko joins Tenay and Heenan. Tenay, “With us is President Zbyszko. Mr. President, we have the big Pay per View coming up. It's an exciting time, but also a tense time. What if Mike Awesome beats Stan Hansen, what if someone from WAR wins the 'Texas Shootout', who does Sid Vicious work for? Lots of questions.” Zbyszko, “We have the best wrestlers in the business, whether they say they work for WAR, and that nut, Backlund, or if they've been in ACW for a long time. It's about time Backlund got his, and Sunday, that may happen.” Heenan, “You know Zbyszko, you can talk like that all you want, but WAR has a plan and they have outsmarted us time after time and I wouldn't be surprised if Awesome beat Hansen and Sid wins the 'Shootout' and joins WAR. They have our number and we have to do something about it.” Zbyszko, “Listen, Brain, you have all the answers, you do something.” Heenan, “I'm not the President, you are.” Tenay, “O.K. Gentlemen, We are about out of time. Contact your Pay per View provider about 'Texas Shootout' and join us, next Tuesday, for 'ACW Live!'. |
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Post by jackknight on Aug 30, 2013 21:02:06 GMT
“ACW Live!”
Convention Center
Ft. Worth, TX
4/23/96 Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan open the show. Tenay, “What a night in Dallas! Brain, some questions were answered, and some new ones were asked. One thing we do know, Genichiro Tenryu won the 'Texas Shootout', but Mr. Backliund didn't seem too happy about it.” Heenan, There's one big question, who does Sid work for? We didn't know going in and we still don't know.” Tenay, “You're right. Sid is not here tonight, but we will talk with Mr. Backlund later in the program. We might get some answers. We also have several top matches for you tonight, the Unified Tag Team Titles will be on the line, Jado and Gedo, from WAR, defend against the Can-Am Express. We will see Stan Hansen, who is still the American Heavyweight Champion, and the 'Mystery Man' was unveiled on Sunday and he us with Lee Marshall right now.” The Ultimate Warrior is with Lee Marshall.  Marshall, “With me is the man who made quite a debut in Dallas, the Ultimate Warrior.” Warrior, “Years of toil and torment have galvanized the Warrior! I have returned to the fire of competition, and I am here to test myself against the best! My Warriors are rising with me. We will face the challenges together! The Warrior has returned and the world of wrestling is changed forever! Sid Vicious, do you walk with WAR, do you walk with ACW, do you walk alone? It matters not! You are in the sights of the Ultimate Warrior! Destruction is in you future!” Marshall, “Mike, Weasel, it looks like the Warrior has set his sights on Sid Vicious.” Match #1
The Ultimate Warrior def. The Colorado Kid, w/Splash
Match #2
Bobby Duncum Jr. def. Barry Horowitz, w/BulldogTommy Watanabe joins Tenay and Heenan. Tenay, “With us is Tommy Watanabe. Tommy, the 'Dangerous Queesn' regained the 'Red Belt'. At least something good happened in Dallas.” Watanabe, “There were a lot of happy people in Japan. Hokuto is very well resepcted, but so was Kong until she joined WAR. It was good to see the 'Red Belt' where it belongs.” Heenan, “That's all well and good. WAR lost a title, but ACW didn't regain one of theirs. I'm glad Hokuto won, but that's not an ACW Title.” Tenay, “That's true, Brain, but we'll take anything right now. We have two womens matches tonight. First Hokuto defends the WWWA Title against one of her proteges, Mima Shimoda, and then, Chaparrita ASARI defends the WWWA Superlightweight Title against Rie Tamada. Two exciting matches.” Match #3
WWWA Title
Akira Hokuto vs. Mima ShimodaHokuto helped train Shimoda. The match begins with a handshake. The action is fast paced. Both ladies have their chances. The end comes when Shimoda misses a moonsault and Hokuto hits the Northern Lights Bomb for the win. Winner-Akira Hokuto
Match #4
WWWA Superlightweight Championship
Chaparrita ASARI def. Rie Tamada, w/Skytwister PressMarshall is with Stan Hansen.  Marshall. “With me, is the American Heavyweight Champion, Stan Hansen. Mr. Hansen, you beat Mike Awesome and WAR in Dallas. Things are going well for you.” Hansen, “Look Marshal, it doesn't mater if someone says they wrestle for WAR, or Peace, or anything else! I came to ACW to win this title and to make money to feed my fat wife and eight screaming kids! If Backlund has someone else, I'm ready for them! I don't care who's on the other side, they're going to get the Lariat!” Marshall, “The Champion is ready, I wouldn't want to be in his way. Let's see him in the ring.” Match #5
Non-Title Match
Stan Hansen (American Heavyweight Champion) def. Horace Boulder, w/Lariat
Match #6
The Patriot def. Greg Valentine, w/Patriot MissileBob Backlund, Genichiro Tenryu and the Warlord are with Marshall. Marshall, “With us is, the leader of WAR, Mr. Backlund. Mr. Backlund, Sunday night was a mixed bag for WAR. You lost a title, won the 'Texas Shootout', but you didn't seem too happy with the result.” Backlund, “WAR continues to reign supreme. Tenryu won the 'Shootout', I don't know why you thought I was unhappy.” Marshall, “You screamed at him for five minutes!” Backlund, “Marshall, your small brain cannot comprehend my brilliance. I was motivating him.” Marshall, “Really, it looked to me like you were angry that Tenryu didn't let Sid Vicious win.” Backlund, “The Sid Vicious situation is none of your business. I do however have two announcements to make.” Marshall, “Go ahead.” Backlund, “First of all, based on Mr. Tenryu's win in Dallas, we challenge Kawada for the 'Crwon of the King'. It is due time a true King wore the Crown.” Marshall, “That sounds like a mathc the fans would love to see.” Backlund, “Do not interrupt me. My second announcement is one that will shake the wrestling world. WAR will add a new man, next week, in Los Angeles.” Marshall, “That is massive news. We kmow that Sid Vicious will be in Los Angeles, do the two have anything to do with one another?” Backlund, “I must prepare for our matches.” Marshall, “Wow! A new WAR member! Will it be Sid?” Match #7
Genichiro Tenryu def. Brutus Beefcake, w/Folding PowerbombThe Can-Am Express is with Lee Marshall. Marshall, “With me is the Can-Am Express. Gentlemen, you have returned to ACW and you now have a shot at the Unified Tag Team Titles. Jado and Gedo are vicious and throw in Backlund and the Warlord, you are up against a stiff task.” Furnas, “Lee, we want to wrestle the best. We held these titles, and we want them back. We know how tough these guys are, but we're ready!” Kroffat, “If you want the top tag team competition, you come to ACW, and we came back. Like Doug says, we want those titles back and it's not going to be easy, but we're going to do it!” Marshall, “Our main event is next.” Match #8
Unified Tag Team Championship
Jado and Gedo (Champions) w/Bob Backlund and the Warlord vs. The Can-Am ExpressWAR could lose a title tonight. The match begins with Kroffat and Gedo in the ring. Furnas overpowers him and Backlund is worried. He shouts instructions in a maniacal way. Furnas slams Gedo and goes for the cover. Jado breaks it up. The match continues and the Can-Am Express have their chances. Finally all four men are in the ring. Referee Chad Patton cannot control the action, so he calls for the bell, and disqualifies both teams. Result-Double DisqualificationTenay and Heenan close the show. Tenay, “Brain, a great show and it's going to lead to a monumental show next week. Here's what's coming up, we have just received word that Big Titan will defend the American Television Title against Bradshaw, we have a six man tag team match, Johnny Smith, Wolf Hawkfield and Johnny Ace take on Jun Akiyama, Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi, we will see a new tag team, the "Prophecy", Shannon Moore and Christopher Daniels, these two hold the NWA Tag Team Titles. I can;t wait to see them. We will also see the Ultimate Warrior take on Sid Vicious. Mr. Backlund says we will see a new member of WAR. Will it be Sid?” Heenan, “That's a great show!: Tenay, “I'm not finished yet, the President of All Japan Wrestling will be in action, Giant Baba!” Heenan, “That's the big, tall, Japanese guy, isn't it?” Tenay, “Brain, you don't miss a trick.” Heenan, “I'm the Brain. Now I want to talk about Sid. There's still something going on. I don't care what Backlund said, they wanted Sid to win the 'Shootout'. Something is going on and it may come to a head in LA.” Tenay, “Los Angeles is the home of ACW. The organization has been around for almost three years, and next week's show may be the best we have ever had. Don't miss it!” |
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Post by jackknight on Aug 30, 2013 21:02:56 GMT
“ACW Live!”
Sports Arena
Los Angeles, CA
4/30/96 Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan open the show. Tenay, “Welcome to Los Angeles, CA, the home of ACW! We have a great night of wrestling action for you! Brain, a lot is going to happen tonight.” Heenan, “I've been in wrestlng for a long time, but tonight may be the most exciting night I've ever seen. I want to know who the new WAR member is, is it Sid? I have some inside information on this, but I want the humanoids to figure it out for themselves.” Tenay, “I thought you were the top broadcast journaalist in the sport, tell us what you know.” Heenan, “I can't give out information like this for free. We live in a Capitalist society.” Tenay, “Alright. We'll all find out later. Let's talk about what else we will see. We have two six man tag team matches, Giant Baba will team with the Patriot and the Eagle to take on Barry Horowitz and the Dream Team, Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake. In the second one, Mitsuahru Misawa, Kenta Kobashi and Jun Akiyama meet Johnny Smith, Wolf Hawkfield and Johnny Ace, the American TV Title is on the line, Big Titan defends against Bradshaw, Sid Vicious will take on the Ultimate Warrior. Is he the new member of WAR? What a night!” Heenan, “You're going to see I've been right all along.” Match #1
Six Man Tag Team Match
Giant Baba, the Patriot and the Eagle def. Barry Horowitz, Greg Valentine and Brutus Beefcake, Patriot w/Patriot Missile vs. Horowitz
Match #2
Bobby Duncum Jr. def. Rex King, w/BulldogBradshaw is with Lee Marshall. Marshall, “With me is Bradshaw. Bradshaw, you challenge Big Titan for the TV Title in a few minutes. You've met several times before and you have come very close, but you haven't been able to take the title.” Bradshaw, “Titan, you lucked out at the 'Texas Shootout'! It's not happening tonight! I'm tired of it! Backlund, Warlord, stick your nose in it too, and I'll clothesline you too! Marshall, I've had enough, I'm going to the ring!” Marshall, “The TV Title is on the line, next!” Match #3
American Television Championship
Big Titan (Champion) w/Bob Backlund and the Warlord vs. BradshawBradshw attacks Titan before the bell. He works over the big man and the big Texan is in control. Titan goes to the floor, but Bradshaw follows. The Warlord gets in the way and Bradshaw decks him with a clothesline. Titan returns to the ring, but Bradshaw is right behind him. Bradshaw hits the clothesline and covers the Champion. Referee Jack Doane counts 1,,,2,,,3! Bradshaw takes the TV Title! WAR loses! Winner-Bradshaw (New American Television Champion)
Match #4
PG 13 def. Orientals, J.C. Ice w/rollup w/hand full of tights vs. Orinetal IThe Ultimate Warrior is with Lee Marshall.  Marshall, “With me is the Ultimate Warrior. Warrior, you meet Sid Vicious in a few minutes. Will WAR get involved, is Sid a member of WAR?” Warrior, “Sid Vicious, you hover over the wrestling world like a specular visage! Everyone fears you, who do you align your self with? Who do you walk with? It matters not to the Warrior! I faced down the power that was 'Hulkamania'! I was castigated and ridiculed for my actions, WAR does not frighten the Warrior! I step into the furnace and absorb the heat of WAR, Sid Vicious and anyone else who dares to get in my path of redemption! It began in Dallas, it continues in the 'City of Angles'! The name is a misnomer, the battle tonight is one between two demons!” Marshall, “Ultimate Warrior vs. Sid Vicious, next!” Match #5
Ultimate Warrior vs. Sid ViciousVicious comes to the ring alone. WAR is not with him, does this mean anything? Warrior's music hits and he storms the ring. The bell rings and the action begins. Three minutes in Bob Backlund and the Warlord come to ringside. Tenay, “Here's you answer Brain! WAR is here! With Sid!” Heenan, “I told you Sid worked for WAR. Backlund told me it was going to happen tonight.” Tenay, “You're impossible.” The action continues. Backlund shouts instructions. It is hard to tell if Sid is listening. Things begin to turn towards the Warrior. He slams Sid and goes for his splash. The Warlord hits the ring, as does Mike Awesome and Masato Taknaka. They all attack the Warrior. Backlund shouts instructions, but as this happens, Sid stands in the corner. He does not help in the attack. Security personnel hit the ring. WAR congregates at ringside. Sid leaves the ring, but does not stand with WAR. Backlund and Sid stare at one another. Sid does not say a word and walks back up the ramp. WAR follows. Winner-Ultimate Warrior (Disqualification)Tenay and Heenan are at ringside. Tenay, “Brain, does Sid work for WAR, you said yes, but he didn't leave with them. What's going on?” Heenan, “I can break even more news. I spoke with Mr. Backlund earlier in the evening. He told me his plan. This was just the first part. The rest of it is brilliant, but you and the ham and eggers can't understand it, you'll have to wait.” Tenay, “Brain, tell us, does Sid work for WAR?” Heenan, “Maybe.” Tenay, “Insightful answer, Mr. Broadcast journalist. I am going to break some news now. We received word during the last match that a member of WAR will be in our last match. He will face the legendary Great Kabuki. Who will it be?” Heenan. “I can let a little bit out of the bag. You just might see a big man from Arkansas in our last match.” Tenaay, “Sid is from West Memphis, AR. Come on, Brain, tell us.” Heenan, “Bill Clinton is from Arkansas too. He could be here later.” Tenay, “O.K. We're not getting any answers. Let's go to commercial. When we return, our second Six Man match will be in the ring.” Match #6
Six Man Tag Team Match
Johnny Smith, Johnny Ace and Wolf Hawkfield vs. Mitsuharu Misawa, Kenta Kobashi and Jun AkiyamaThis is a classic All Japan Six Man tag team match. The action is fast paced with constant tags. Both teams have their chances. Smith gets a two count on Akiyama, but Jun kicks out. The action is unbelievable and the Los Angeles crowd is on the edge of their seats. Misawa is able to hit the Tiger Driver on Ace for the win. All six men shake hands after the bell. Winners-Mitsuahru Misawa, Kenta Kobashi and Jun Akiyama
Match #7
Chris Adams def. Flash Flanigan, w/SuperkickTenay and Heenan. Tenay, “Brain, we have one match left. We know it involves the Great Kabuki and a man from WAR. It could be Sid, it could be someone else. I'm not going to ask you. You've given us so many circular answers that we're all dizzy. Before we see out last match, I want to talk about the next few weeks. We are headed for the 'Great White North'. ACW heads to Canada, lovely scenery, great people, great wrestling history, Stu Hart, Jack Tunney, Eduard Carpentier and many others. Next Tuesday, we will be in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia. The GM Place will be the venue for 'ACW Live!' and what main event we will have for you, Toshiaki Kawada will defend the 'Crown of the King' against the winner of the 'Texas Shooutout'...Tenryu! WAR lost a title tonight, they may add a big one next week.” Heenan, “I'm going to tell you one thing, WAR lost the TV Title tonight and that's going to make them mad. Tenryu is a great wrestler and Backlund and the rest of them are going to be ready. Kawada is in trouble.” Tenay, “The Great Kabuki is headed for the ring. Let's see how his opponent is.” Match #8
Great Kabuki vs. ?Kabuki waits in the ring. Backlund and the Warlord come to ringside. The lights go out. A spotlight hits the ramp to reveal...The Great Muta!  Tenay, “The Great Muta! Muta works for WAR!” Heenan, “I told you. He's from Arkansas, Hiroshima, Arkansas!” Tenay, “Hiroshima, Arkansas? Sure. Remember, the Great Kabuki has always been a mentor to Muta. There are unsubstantiated rumors that Kabuki is Muta's father. Tonight they meet in the ring.” The bell rings and Muta destroys Kabuki. He wins with the Shinning Wizard. Backlund and Warlord come in and hold Kabuki up and Muta hits another Shinning Wizard. Medical personnel load Kabuki on a stretcher. As they wheel him upt the ramp, Muta attacks again. He overturns the stretcher and stomps away at his mentor. Tenay and Heenan close the show. Winner-Great MutaTenay, “Brain, you we're wrong, it wasn't Sid, but it might be worse. We just saw the Great Muta, one of the most dangerous wrestlers in world, destroy his mentor, maybe his father. WAR is stronger than ever.” Heenan, “Look, I work for ACW. I want them to do well, but we have out backs agaisnt the wall, again.” Tenay, “So true, join us next week, from Vancouver. The 'Crown of the King' could belong to WAR in another week.” |
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