ACW "Holiday Star Wars" 12/22/84
Dec 20, 2018 14:36:15 GMT
Post by tlyne on Dec 20, 2018 14:36:15 GMT
“Holiday Star Wars”
Madison Square Garden
New York City
12/22/84
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, “Welcome to Madison Square Garden. ACW is thrilled to be in New York City. We have a tremendous night of wrestling action. We also have a huge announcement concerning the company. Without further ado, let’s get started.”
Match #1
The Midnight Rockers vs. Johnny Rodz and Jose Estrada
Two WWF mainstays wait in the ring. Music blares, the the Midnight Rockers hit the ring. The crowd goes crazy. They have been waiting for this team. Jannetty starts against Rodz. Johnny is a wily veteran, and pulls out all his tricks. Marty overcomes that, and tags in Michaels. Shawn goes to work, and a Rodz is in trouble. He tags in Estrada. He has no answer, and the Rocker dropper ends things.
Winners-The Midnight Rockers
Match #2
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. Kamala w/General Skandor Akbar
The popular Hacksaw has his hands full. Kamala chops, and kicks, and Duggan returns the attack. Akbar shouts instructions. He is still wearing dark glasses, and walking with a cane, but he is still leading his men. Kamala traps Duggan in the corner, and works him over. The New York crowds gets behind the Glen Falls native. He fights his way out of the corner. He scoops up Kamala and slams him. When Kamala gets to his feet, Duggan hits him with a spear. He covers him, and referee David Manning counts the fall.
Winner-Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Match #3
Ernie Ladd w/General Skandor Akbar vs. The Great Kabuki w/Gary Hart
The Akbar-Hart rivalry takes center stage. Kabuki spits green mist into the air, will we see the RED? Ladd uses his size advantage to control the early action. He traps Kabuki in the corner, but he fights his way out of the corner. The match is a brawl. Ladd seems to have the edge. He moves in on Kabuki. Suddenly, it’s the RED mist. Ladd goes down screaming. Referee Bronko Lubich calls for the bell. Medical personnel check on Ladd. Akbar’s man wins, Hart gets the last laugh.
Winner-Ernie Ladd (Disqualification)
Match #4
”Cuban Barrio Street Fight”
Ray Candy w/Gary Hart vs. Hercules w/General Skandor Akbar
Both men come to the ring wearing jeans, cowboy boots, heavy belt buckles, etc. this will be a fight. The bell rings, and we are underway. The two big men exchange haymakers. It will take a knockout to win. Candy is the first to go down, but he quickly gets to his feet. The brawl continues. Both me go down, but get their feet. Andy works Hercules into the corner, and begins to choke him. It is no disqualification. Hercules works his way out of the corner. Both Hart, Akbar, are shouting instructions. Hercules lands big rights and lefts. Candy staggers, and goes down. Referee Rick Hazzard begins to count 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10! Candy is out! Score one for the General.
Winner-Hercules
Match #5
World Jr. Heavyweight Championship
Tiger Mask (Champion) vs. Negro Navarro
Two fine junior heavyweights do battle. Navarro wrestles the Mexican “Rudo” style, and Tiger Mask is the top high flyer in the business. The action starts fast. When they are on the mat, Navarro has the edge. When Tiger Mask goes to the air he is in control. Both men have their chances. Tiger Mask takes over, and hits the Tiger suplex for the win. As referee David Manning raises the Champion’s hand. A man, wearing a similar outfit to Tiger Mask, attacks him. He stomps away at the Champion. He leaves the ring, and leaves Tiger Mask in a heap. Who is this man?
Winner-Tiger Mask
Intermission
Marc Lowrance is in the ring with Fritz Von Erich, Antonio Inoki, and Giant Baba.
Lowrance, “We promised you action, and you’ve seen it. It’s only going to get better. With me are three legends of professional wrestling, Giant Baba, Antonio Inoki, and Fritz Von Erich. It was announced a few weeks ago, that ACW would recognize the World Wrestling International Champion. That has turned out very well. That opens the door for what we are about to announce. I’ll turn this over to Fritz Von Erich.
Fritz, “Thank you Marc. You are right, this night has been exciting, and the best is coming up. Now, I’d like to Welcome Mr. Inoki, and Mr. Baba. They are the two greatest wrestlers in Japan. They have both joined World Wrestling International. This group is becoming the top organization in the World. Here is our big announcement, on January 1, ACW will become the American division of World Wrestling International. On January 5, we will debut our new TV program, ‘International Championship Wrestling’. We will air on WOR, MSG, KTVT, NESN, Spectrum, and many other top television networks. This is a momentous moment in wrestling, and we are proud to be part of it.”
An interpreter has joined them in the ring. He translates for Baba, and Inoki,
Baba, “Thank you Mr. Von Erich. We are so happy to have WWI in the United States. The best wrestling is coming to the USA.”
Inoki, “Just like Baba, I am happy to have Fritz Von Erich with us. Wrestling is getting more exciting. I am very happy.”
Match #6
American Tag Team Championship
The Fantastics (Champions) vs. The Midnight Express w/James E. Cornette
Marc Lowrance starts to make the ring introductions. Cornette pushes him out of the way and takes the mic.
Cornette, “Get out of the way you pinhead. Let me do this. I am James E. Cornette, and I manage the greatest tag team in the world, twin sons of different mothers, Beautiful Bobby, and Loverboy Dennis, the Midnight Express.”
This will be a great one. Bronko Lubich is your referee. Condry opens with Rogers. The action is fast paced, and exciting. Both men trade holds, and counter holds. Both men score nearfalls. The din of the Garden crowd gets louder and louder. Eaton tags in, and one of the best athletes in the games goes to work. Eaton works over Rogers. Tommy is in trouble. He manages to tag in Bobby Fulton. Fulton and Eaton go to work. Again, the match is even. The Midnight Express is able to gain control. They use the double goozle on Fulton. Eaton covers him. Lubich counts 1...2...3! The Midnight Express win the tag titles! Cornette celebrates with his team! What a match!
Winners-The Midnight Express (New American Tag Team Champion)
Match #7
Texas Championship, “Loser Leaves Town”
“Gorgeous” Jimmy Garvin (Champion’ w/Precious vs. “Gentleman” Chris Adams
Garvin struts around the ring, and Precious dotes over him. They look confident, but this could be their last night in the company. Adams waits for action. David Manning is your referee. The bell ring and they lock up. Garvin grabs a sidelock. Adams reverses it. The early moments go back and forth. Garvin takes Adams down, and goes for a cover. Adams kicks out. The Englishman goes on the offensive. Garvin is now in retreat. Adams whips him into the ropes, and clamps on the sleep hold. Garvin fights his way to the ropes. Manning calls for the break. Garvin is desperate he goes to his underhanded tactics. Adams is now in trouble. Garvin has his chances, but Adams rallies. The New York crowd gets behind the Englishman. Adams hits the superkick. He covers Garvin. Manning counts three! Chris Adams is the Texas Champion, and Garvin, and Precious must leave the company!
Winner-Chris Adams (New Texas Champion)
Match #8
American Heavyweight Championship
Gino Hernandez (Champion) w/Gary Hart vs. Iceman King Parsons
It’s been a mixed bag for Hart tonight. Can Gino hold onto the title? Iceman starts fast. The man from St. Louis is a house afire. He has the Champion in full retreat. Hernandez takes to the floor to confer with Hart. He returns, and he’s ready for the onslaught. Hernandez is able to slow the pace, and he gains control. He works over Iceman’s arm. He tries to escape, but Gino holds on. Parsons shoots Hernandez into the ropes, and tries a shoulder tackle. Neither man budges. The match continues. Iceman puts up a good fight, but in the end, Gino is too much. He uses the elbow drop for the win.
Winner-Gino Hernandez
Match #9
World Championship
Tatsumi Fujinami (Champion) vs. The Spoiler
Joe Higuchi, from Japan, is your referee. Fujinami is an international superstar. The crowd is waiting to see him in action. The bell rings and we are underway. Both men are cautious. The Spoiler is very methodical. He looks for a chance to attack. The Spoiler grabs an arm bar, ne he controls the Champion. Fujinami escapes, and now he is in control. He works over the masked man. The Champion gets a nearfalls, but the Spoiler kicks out. The masked man tries several underhanded tactics, but the “Dragon” is too much. He uses a Dragon suplex into the Dragon sleeper for the win.
Winner-Tatsumi Fujinami
Match #10
International Six Man Tag Team Champions
The Legion of Doom (Champions) w/Paul Ellering vs. The Von Erich Brothers
These two teams have been going at for some time. The Von Erichs have close to taking the titles, but the LOD are tough to beat. Kevin starts for the Von Erichs, and Hawk for the LOD. Kevin goes right after the bigger man. Hawk fires back, and we have a pier six brawl. Kevin whips Hawk into the ropes, and goes for the claw. He clamps on, but Hawk reaches the ropes. Mike tags in, and goes right after Hawk, mike gives up size, but he is game. Hawk tags in Animal, and the bigger Road Warriors works over Mike. The younger Von Erich puts up a good fight, but Animal has him trapped. He pounds away, and Mike is in trouble. Ellering shouts instructions. Mike is able to escape, and tag in Kerry. The “Modern Day Warrior” is a house afire. He attacks Animal. The two big men exchange rights and lefts. Kerry backs Animal into the corner. The Barbarian tags in. The Giant from Minnesota goes after Kerry. Von Erich is up for the challenge. He withstands the attack, and rallies. He lands the discus punch. Kerry goes for the cover. Mike, and Kevin, intercept Animal, and Hawk. Referee Bronko Lubich counts 1...2...3! The Von Erichs win the titles! Wrestlers from the back to celebrate with the new Champions! What a match! What a show!
Winners-The Von Erich Brothers (New International Six Man Tag Team Champions)
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