"American Championship Wrestling" 6/2/84
Jun 2, 2018 11:39:20 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jun 2, 2018 11:39:20 GMT
“American Championship Wrestling”
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-5/28/84
Airs-6/2/84 on KVTV, 6/3/84 on KXTX, and in syndication
Marc Lowrance is in the ring.
Lowrance, “Ladies, and gentlemen, introducing the “NEW’ American Heavyweight Champion...KERRY VON ERICH!”
The “Modern Day Warrior” comes to the ring.
Lowrance, “Kerry Von Erich defeated Gino Hernandez for the American Heavyweight Title! Kerry, congratulations!”
Kerry, “Thank you Marc. It means a lot to me, and I know it means a lot to the fans.”
Lowrance, “The fans are excited, but it doesn't get any easier. You meet the One Man Gang Tonight.”
Kerry, “I’ll wrestle anyone, anywhere. I’m a fighting Champion!”
The crowd goes crazy.
Lowrance, “Let’s get things underway.”
Match #1
Rip Oliver vs. Mike Reed
The veteran “Crippler” is at his vicious best. He works over young Reed. Mike fights back, but Oliver wins with a shoulder breaker.
Winner-Rip Oliver
Match #2
Kevin Von Erich vs. El Diablo
The eldest Von Erich takes on the masked Mexican Star. Diablo goes to the “rude” tactics. They don’t work. Kevin is too much. He hits the flying body press for the win.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Match #3
Gino Hernandez w/“Playboy” Gary Hart vs. Johnny Mantell
Gino came very close to winning the title at Texas Stadium. He is still the top contender. Gino is very sharp, but Mantell is ready for him. The cowboy from Montague County fights back. Hart shouts instructions to Gino. Hernandez takes over and wins with a falling elbow.
Winner-Gino Hernandez
Match #4
The Fantastics vs. The Magic Dragon and Black Gordman
The Fantastics arrived at the Parade of Champions. Bobby Fulton, and Tommy Rogers, are very popular, especially with the young ladies. Gordman and the Dragon are a good veteran team. Fulton and Rogers are exciting. They tag in and out with precision. The Fantastics are too much, and they win with the Fantastic dip on Gordman.
Winners-The Fantastics
Marc Lowrance is with Paul Ellering and the Road Warriors.
Lowrance, “With me are the American Tag Team Champions the Road Warriors, and their manager ‘Precious’ Paul Ellering. Mr. Ellering, your men defeated the Kansas Jayhawks in a close, tough, match. Tonight, you meet them in a rematch.”
Ellering, “Close, tough? Mr. Lowrance, you seem to not have an understanding of professional wrestling. My Road Warriors, the ‘Legion of Doom’, defeated this Jayhawks team with no trouble whatsoever. Tonight, they will feel the fury of Animal, and Hawk, once again! Isn’t that right Animal?”
Animal, “Kansas Jayhawks, don’t mess with the Road Warriors, we snack on danger, and dine in death!”
Hawk, “Oh what a ruuuuuush!”
Match #5
Brian Adias vs. Boris Zhukov w/General Skandor Akbar
Zhukov is locked in a feud with “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, but he can’t overlook Adias. The man from Siberia starts fast. He hammers away at Adias. Brain fights his way out of the corner, and the Ft. Worth crowd goes crazy. Akbar is worried at ringside. The momentum switches again, and Zhukov wins with a headbutt.
Winner-Boris Zhukov
Marc Lowrance is with “Playboy” Gary Hart, Gino Hernandez, One Man Gang, and the Great Kabuki.
Lowrance, “With me are Gary Hart and his men. Mr. Hart, Gino Hernandez came very close to winning the American Heavyweight Title, but Kerry Von Erich emerged victorious.”
Hart, “Marc Lowrance, you have a way of spinning things in your favor. Gino Hernandez did not lose the title, it was stolen from him by, a Von Erich minion, Bronko Lubich, but that doesn’t matter. We knew it could happen. Tonight, the title will come to my organization. The One Man Gang will destroy Kerry Von Erich, you can count on that.”
Lowrance, “You seem very confident.”
Hernandez, “Shut up Lowrance! They stole the title from me, the Gang will take care of things tonight!”
Lowrance, “Tensions are high in Ft. Worth.”
Match #6
American Tag Team Championship
The Road Warriors (Champions) w/Paul Ellering vs. The Kansas Jayhawks
These two teams went at it at Texas Stadium. Mantel and Jaggers have stood up to the massive Warriors. The bell rings and both teams go at it. This is simply a fight. The Jayhawks stand up to the Warriors, and have the advantage. Ellering seems very worried. Hawk begins the comeback for his team. He works over Mantel. Dutch is in real trouble. Out of desperation he tags in Jaggers. The “Hangman” from Dunlop, KS. Begins to clean house. What a match! All four men end up in the ring. Referee David Manning cannot control the action, and calls for the bell. He disqualifies both teams.
Result-Double Disqualification
Match #7
American Heavyweight Championship
Kerry Von Erich (Champion) vs. The One Man Gang w/“Playboy” Gary Hart
The Ft. Worth crows goes crazy as the Champion comes to the ring. Kerry is the most popular man in the sport. The massive Gang laces back and forth. Hart waits to unleash him. Bronko Lubich is your referee. OMG tries to use his power, but Kerry is read for it. He fights back, and Hart shouts instructions from ringside. Kerry fights fire with fire and brawls with the man from Halstead Street. The Gang is in retreat. Kerry hits the discus punch, and the Gang goes down. Kerry covers him, and Bronko counts the fall. Kerry Von Erich is on top of the wrestling world.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Bill Mercer closes the show.
Mercer, “What a night! Kerry Von Erich shows why he is the Champion! Let’s talk about next week. We have a double main event. First, the saga between Chris Adams and Kabuki continues, and they will meet next week. Also, Boris Zhukov will take on the ‘Hacksaw Man’ Jim Duggan. Don’t miss this show!”
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-5/28/84
Airs-6/2/84 on KVTV, 6/3/84 on KXTX, and in syndication
Marc Lowrance is in the ring.
Lowrance, “Ladies, and gentlemen, introducing the “NEW’ American Heavyweight Champion...KERRY VON ERICH!”
The “Modern Day Warrior” comes to the ring.
Lowrance, “Kerry Von Erich defeated Gino Hernandez for the American Heavyweight Title! Kerry, congratulations!”
Kerry, “Thank you Marc. It means a lot to me, and I know it means a lot to the fans.”
Lowrance, “The fans are excited, but it doesn't get any easier. You meet the One Man Gang Tonight.”
Kerry, “I’ll wrestle anyone, anywhere. I’m a fighting Champion!”
The crowd goes crazy.
Lowrance, “Let’s get things underway.”
Match #1
Rip Oliver vs. Mike Reed
The veteran “Crippler” is at his vicious best. He works over young Reed. Mike fights back, but Oliver wins with a shoulder breaker.
Winner-Rip Oliver
Match #2
Kevin Von Erich vs. El Diablo
The eldest Von Erich takes on the masked Mexican Star. Diablo goes to the “rude” tactics. They don’t work. Kevin is too much. He hits the flying body press for the win.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Match #3
Gino Hernandez w/“Playboy” Gary Hart vs. Johnny Mantell
Gino came very close to winning the title at Texas Stadium. He is still the top contender. Gino is very sharp, but Mantell is ready for him. The cowboy from Montague County fights back. Hart shouts instructions to Gino. Hernandez takes over and wins with a falling elbow.
Winner-Gino Hernandez
Match #4
The Fantastics vs. The Magic Dragon and Black Gordman
The Fantastics arrived at the Parade of Champions. Bobby Fulton, and Tommy Rogers, are very popular, especially with the young ladies. Gordman and the Dragon are a good veteran team. Fulton and Rogers are exciting. They tag in and out with precision. The Fantastics are too much, and they win with the Fantastic dip on Gordman.
Winners-The Fantastics
Marc Lowrance is with Paul Ellering and the Road Warriors.
Lowrance, “With me are the American Tag Team Champions the Road Warriors, and their manager ‘Precious’ Paul Ellering. Mr. Ellering, your men defeated the Kansas Jayhawks in a close, tough, match. Tonight, you meet them in a rematch.”
Ellering, “Close, tough? Mr. Lowrance, you seem to not have an understanding of professional wrestling. My Road Warriors, the ‘Legion of Doom’, defeated this Jayhawks team with no trouble whatsoever. Tonight, they will feel the fury of Animal, and Hawk, once again! Isn’t that right Animal?”
Animal, “Kansas Jayhawks, don’t mess with the Road Warriors, we snack on danger, and dine in death!”
Hawk, “Oh what a ruuuuuush!”
Match #5
Brian Adias vs. Boris Zhukov w/General Skandor Akbar
Zhukov is locked in a feud with “Hacksaw” Jim Duggan, but he can’t overlook Adias. The man from Siberia starts fast. He hammers away at Adias. Brain fights his way out of the corner, and the Ft. Worth crowd goes crazy. Akbar is worried at ringside. The momentum switches again, and Zhukov wins with a headbutt.
Winner-Boris Zhukov
Marc Lowrance is with “Playboy” Gary Hart, Gino Hernandez, One Man Gang, and the Great Kabuki.
Lowrance, “With me are Gary Hart and his men. Mr. Hart, Gino Hernandez came very close to winning the American Heavyweight Title, but Kerry Von Erich emerged victorious.”
Hart, “Marc Lowrance, you have a way of spinning things in your favor. Gino Hernandez did not lose the title, it was stolen from him by, a Von Erich minion, Bronko Lubich, but that doesn’t matter. We knew it could happen. Tonight, the title will come to my organization. The One Man Gang will destroy Kerry Von Erich, you can count on that.”
Lowrance, “You seem very confident.”
Hernandez, “Shut up Lowrance! They stole the title from me, the Gang will take care of things tonight!”
Lowrance, “Tensions are high in Ft. Worth.”
Match #6
American Tag Team Championship
The Road Warriors (Champions) w/Paul Ellering vs. The Kansas Jayhawks
These two teams went at it at Texas Stadium. Mantel and Jaggers have stood up to the massive Warriors. The bell rings and both teams go at it. This is simply a fight. The Jayhawks stand up to the Warriors, and have the advantage. Ellering seems very worried. Hawk begins the comeback for his team. He works over Mantel. Dutch is in real trouble. Out of desperation he tags in Jaggers. The “Hangman” from Dunlop, KS. Begins to clean house. What a match! All four men end up in the ring. Referee David Manning cannot control the action, and calls for the bell. He disqualifies both teams.
Result-Double Disqualification
Match #7
American Heavyweight Championship
Kerry Von Erich (Champion) vs. The One Man Gang w/“Playboy” Gary Hart
The Ft. Worth crows goes crazy as the Champion comes to the ring. Kerry is the most popular man in the sport. The massive Gang laces back and forth. Hart waits to unleash him. Bronko Lubich is your referee. OMG tries to use his power, but Kerry is read for it. He fights back, and Hart shouts instructions from ringside. Kerry fights fire with fire and brawls with the man from Halstead Street. The Gang is in retreat. Kerry hits the discus punch, and the Gang goes down. Kerry covers him, and Bronko counts the fall. Kerry Von Erich is on top of the wrestling world.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Bill Mercer closes the show.
Mercer, “What a night! Kerry Von Erich shows why he is the Champion! Let’s talk about next week. We have a double main event. First, the saga between Chris Adams and Kabuki continues, and they will meet next week. Also, Boris Zhukov will take on the ‘Hacksaw Man’ Jim Duggan. Don’t miss this show!”
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