UWE presents Festival of Champions 7/15, Portland, Oregon
Aug 14, 2018 4:22:34 GMT
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UNIVERSAL WRESTLING ENTERPRISE presents
FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS I
Sunday, July 15, 1984
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Portland, Oregon
Ring Announcer: Joe Blanchard
Referees: Dick Kroll, Joey Marella
Before the match commences, UWE Commissioner Lord James Blears comes to the ring to welcome fans to the second Festival of Champions. Blears then calls long-time Portland promoter Don Owen to the ring and thank him for his years of work in the wrestling industry. They present him with a plaque as a small token of gratitude for his contributions to professional wrestling.
The fans are then treated to a national anthem rendition by Nancy Wilson and her band, Heart.
Match #1
Al Perez defeats Tito Santana via pinfall when Perez grabs a handful of trunk outside of the view of the ref. (9:36)
Match #2
Rock and Roll Express defeat the Sheepherders via pinfall. (10:40) In the match, Jonathan Boyd was constantly interfering on behalf of the Sheeps, disrupting the RR pin opportuntiies. Jesse Barr finally came to ringside and neutralized Boyd, allowing the Express to go over with a clean pin.
Match #3
Junkyard Dog defeated Colonel Debeers in a brutal dog-collar match via pinfall. (9:18)
Match #4
Jimmy Snuka defeated Cowboy Ron Bass via pinfall following a Superfly splash. (8:40)
Match #5
Billy Jack Haynes has a successful return to Portland as he defeats Bad News Brown via pinfall. (9:01)
Match #6
UWE Tag-Team Champions the Wild Samoans w/ Captain Lou Albano defeated the Killer Bees via pinfall following interference by Captain Lou Albano. (11:08)
---Intermission---
Match #7
Greg Valentine defeated Magnum TA in no-holds barred street-fight when the ringside doctor declares Magnum unable to process. (26:30) This match took place around the arena floor almost as much as it did inside the ring. With no DQ rules, Valentine and Magnum both utilized anything they could find at ringside. At one point, Valentine used the ring bell to strike Magnum across the head, busting him open. Magnum continues to valiantly battle but the ringside doctor has finally seen enough. He halts the match declaring a technical victory for Valentine despite Magnum’s protestations.
Main Event
Roddy Piper defeated Jesse Ventura w/ Jake Roberts via disqualification for outside interference. Ventura and Piper had an even contest that saw the momentum swing both ways. Roberts initially did not come to ringside with Ventura, as the crowd wondered when he would appear. As Piper and Ventura were battling at ringside, Roberts appeared in the crowd walking towards the ring. It was only a matter of time before Roberts got involved. The two heels double-teamed Piper leading the ref to call for the bell. It was apparent quickly that Ventura’s goal was not to beat Piper but to injure him for Roberts down the line. Ventura achieved his goal. Security finally came to ringside to restore order as Piper was helped to the back by medical personnel.
FESTIVAL OF CHAMPIONS I
Sunday, July 15, 1984
Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Portland, Oregon
Ring Announcer: Joe Blanchard
Referees: Dick Kroll, Joey Marella
Before the match commences, UWE Commissioner Lord James Blears comes to the ring to welcome fans to the second Festival of Champions. Blears then calls long-time Portland promoter Don Owen to the ring and thank him for his years of work in the wrestling industry. They present him with a plaque as a small token of gratitude for his contributions to professional wrestling.
The fans are then treated to a national anthem rendition by Nancy Wilson and her band, Heart.
Match #1
Al Perez defeats Tito Santana via pinfall when Perez grabs a handful of trunk outside of the view of the ref. (9:36)
Match #2
Rock and Roll Express defeat the Sheepherders via pinfall. (10:40) In the match, Jonathan Boyd was constantly interfering on behalf of the Sheeps, disrupting the RR pin opportuntiies. Jesse Barr finally came to ringside and neutralized Boyd, allowing the Express to go over with a clean pin.
Match #3
Junkyard Dog defeated Colonel Debeers in a brutal dog-collar match via pinfall. (9:18)
Match #4
Jimmy Snuka defeated Cowboy Ron Bass via pinfall following a Superfly splash. (8:40)
Match #5
Billy Jack Haynes has a successful return to Portland as he defeats Bad News Brown via pinfall. (9:01)
Match #6
UWE Tag-Team Champions the Wild Samoans w/ Captain Lou Albano defeated the Killer Bees via pinfall following interference by Captain Lou Albano. (11:08)
---Intermission---
Match #7
Greg Valentine defeated Magnum TA in no-holds barred street-fight when the ringside doctor declares Magnum unable to process. (26:30) This match took place around the arena floor almost as much as it did inside the ring. With no DQ rules, Valentine and Magnum both utilized anything they could find at ringside. At one point, Valentine used the ring bell to strike Magnum across the head, busting him open. Magnum continues to valiantly battle but the ringside doctor has finally seen enough. He halts the match declaring a technical victory for Valentine despite Magnum’s protestations.
Main Event
Roddy Piper defeated Jesse Ventura w/ Jake Roberts via disqualification for outside interference. Ventura and Piper had an even contest that saw the momentum swing both ways. Roberts initially did not come to ringside with Ventura, as the crowd wondered when he would appear. As Piper and Ventura were battling at ringside, Roberts appeared in the crowd walking towards the ring. It was only a matter of time before Roberts got involved. The two heels double-teamed Piper leading the ref to call for the bell. It was apparent quickly that Ventura’s goal was not to beat Piper but to injure him for Roberts down the line. Ventura achieved his goal. Security finally came to ringside to restore order as Piper was helped to the back by medical personnel.
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