WWI Philadelphia, 12/29/84
Dec 28, 2018 15:55:26 GMT
Post by tlyne on Dec 28, 2018 15:55:26 GMT
Spectrum
Philadelphia, PA
12/29/84
Match #1
The Cobra vs. Mike Graham
The athletic masked man from Japan takes on the veteran from Florida. Graham is a very good mat wrestler, and he shows it. The Cobra takes to the air. He thrills the fans with his moves, and finishes Graham with a flying bodypress.
Winner-The Cobra
Match #2
WWI World Jr. Heavyweight Championship
Tiger Mask (Champion) vs. Jose Luis Rivera
The World Jr. Heavyweight Champion meets the veteran WWF wrestler. Rivera gives a good account of himself. He wrestles well, but the masked man is too much. He hits a Tiger suplex, and finishes things with the Tiger sleeper.
Winner-Tiger Mask
Match #3
The Barbarian w/Paul Ellering vs. Eric Embry
The massive Barbarian enters into singles action. Embry gives up a lot of size, but he is tough. Embry tips to hit and run, and it does confuse the big man. Embry’s momentum is short lived. The Barbarian uses his size and strength to take over. He uses the big boot for the win.
Winner-The Barbarian
Match #4
The Great Kabuki w/Gary Hart vs. The Missing Link w/General Skandor Akbar
The Hart vs. Akbar feud continues. Kabuki shoots the green mist into the air, and we are underway. There are no wrestling moves, but lots of action. The Link traps Kabuki in the corner, but the man from Boogie Street chops, and kicks, his way out. The Link gets even more violent. Akbar shouts instructions. Hart looks worried. Kabuki rallies and hits a thrust kick. He covers the Link and referee David Manning counts the fall.
Winner-The Great Kabuki
Match #5
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. The One Man Gang w/Gary Hart
This is a battle of the bulls. The two men stare at one another across the ring, and then charge. The impact is massive. Gang starts quickly by pounding away at Duggan. Hacksaw retaliates with rights and lefts. The fight is on! OMG backs Duggan into the corner, and dishes out punishment. Hart shouts encouragement to “Moon”. The crowd gets behind Hacksaw. He rallies and hits the spear for the win.
Winner-Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Match #6
Six Man Tag Team Match
Antonio Inoki, Giant Baba and Tatsumi Fujinami vs. Brian Adias, Johnny Mantell, and Al Madril
Three Japanese legends team up.Baba starts for his team, and Al Madril for his side. Baba chops away, and Madril is in trouble. He is able to tag in Adias. Brian gets in some offense, and Baba tags Inoki. The other legend goes to work. He has Adias in trouble, and tags in the World Champion. Fujinami looks like a Champion. Mantell tags in and tries his hand. Fujinami is too much. He hits the Dragon suplex into the Dragon sleeper for the win.
Winners-Antonio Inoki, Giant Baba, and Tatsumi Fujinami
Intermission
Marc Lowrance reminds the Philadelphia fans that “International Championship Wrestling” will debut on Prism on January 5.
Match #7
American Tag Team Championship
The Midnight Express (Champions) w/James E. Cornette vs. The Midnight Rockers
Two exciting young teams meet for the first time. Jim Cornette bad mouths Michaels and Jannetty. The bell rings, and it’s Jannetty and Condry in the ring. They go back and forth. Both men are talented, and they show it. Jannetty gains an edge, and Cornette is livid at ringside. He shouts instructions to his men. Jannetty tags in Michaels, and the ultra talented youngster goes to work. Michaels rolls up Condry for a two count. He kicks out, and tags in Eaton. Two of the best in the business are in the ring. The pace picks up, and the Spectrum crowd is on their feet. The action continues until all four men are in the ring. Referee Bronko Lubich tries to control the action, but he cannot. He calls for the bell, and disqualifies both teams.
Result-Double Disqualification
Match #8
International Championship
Riki Choshu (Champion) vs. Chris Adams
The International Champion is in the ring. This title is second only to the World Title. Adams’ Texas Title is not at stake tonight. Both men start cautiously. They know one mistake can cost you the match. Adams begins to use his judo skills, and this gives him an edge. Choshu fights back, and now he is in control. The action goes back and forth, and Adams has his chances. Chris misses a super kick. This allows Riki to whip him into the ropes, and hit the lariat for the win.
Winner-Riki Choshu
Match #9
Road Warrior Hawk w/Paul Ellering vs. Kevin Von Erich
The popular Kevin Von Erich is cheered wildly as he comes to the ring. The massive Road Warrior Hawk waits for him. The bell rings and Kevin attacks. He won’t back down from anyone. Hawk fires back and we have a pier six brawl. Kevin whips Hawk into the ropes, and clamps on a sleephold. Hawk fights his way to the ropes, and referee David Manning calls for the bell. Ellering shouts instructions from ringside. Hawk picks up the pace, and now Kevin is in trouble. Hawk slams Kevin, and tries to drop an elbow on him. Von Erich rolls out of the way, and Hawk crashes to the mat. The match continues, and both men end up on the arena floor. They slug it out. Manning begins to count. Ellering distracts Kevin, and Hawk beats the count. Kevin has been counted out.
Winner-Road Warrior Hawk (Count Out)
Match #10
Road Warrior Animal w/Paul Ellering vs. Kerry Von Erich
The Philadelphia fans love Kerry. He comes to the ring, and they explode. The bigger Road Warrior is ready, and jumps Kerry as he climbs through the ropes. He still has his ring jacket on. Animal pounds and kicks, and the “Modern Day Warrior” is in trouble. Referee Bronko Lubich backs up Animal, and Kerry is able to remove his jacket. Kerry is ready for action now. He goes right after Animal both men throw big rights and lefts. Kerry goes for the iron claw, but Animal blocks it. Animal is desperate. He picks up the aggressiveness, and Kerry matches it. The Spectrum crowd is on their feet. Kerry whips Animal into the ropes, and slaps on the iron claw! Suddenly, Hawk and the Barbarian, hit the ring and attack Kerry! Here come Kevin, and Mike! We have a six way brawl! They brawl until wrestlers from the back run in to break things up. The rivalry just intensifies. Lubich informs Lowrance he is disqualifying Animal.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich (Disqualification)
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