WWI Dallas, TX 1/1/85
Jan 1, 2019 15:14:38 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jan 1, 2019 15:14:38 GMT
Reunion Arena
Dallas, TX
1/1/85
Match #1
Rick Martel vs. Eric Embry
This should be a scientific encounter. Young Embry is very talented, and he holds his own against the veteran from Quebec City. Martel grabs the momentum and wins with the Quebec crab.
Winner-Rick Martel
Match #2
The One Man Gang w/Gary Hart vs. The Missing Link w/General Skandor Akbar
The Hart-Akbar feud continues. These two monsters will give us a brawl. The Gang uses his size to dominate the early moments. The Link fights back. He knows no wrestling moves, but he can fight. The fires throws big rights, and lefts. Both Hart and Akbar shouts instructions, and encouragement. Gang slams Link and goes to the top rope. He hits the 747 splash for the win.
Winner-The One Man Gang
Match #3
The Great Kabuki w/Gary Hart vs. Kamala w/General Skandor Akbar
Hart and Akbar are back. This, too, will be a brawl. Kamala chops, and kicks way at Kabuki. The man from Singapore is in trouble, but not for long. Kabuki fires back with chops, and kicks of his own. Both men exchange blows in mid ring. Once again, Hart, and Akbar are very vocal. Kamal moves in on Kabuki. He spits the green mist. Kamala screams in pain, but he does not go down. Referee David Manning disqualify Kabuki. Akbar, and Friday try to control Kamala. This feud is far from ever.
Winner-Kamala (Disqualification)
Match #4
American Heavyweight Championship
Gino Hernandez (Champion) w/Gary Hart vs. Brian Adias
The American Heavyweight Champion takes on the popular young man from Arlington. Adias is underrated, and maybe he takes the Champion by surprise. Brian controls the action, and even gets a two count on Gino. Hernandez is frustrated. He takes to the floor to confer with Hart. Hernandez Tetris to the ring. He waits for Adias to make a mistake. Brian rushes in, and that’s what Gino was waiting for. Gino catches him coming. That is the beginning of the end. Hernandez takes over, and wins with the elbow drop.
Winner-Gino Hernandez
Match #5
International Championship
Riki Choshu (Champion) vs. Iceman King Parsons
Choshu holds the WWI International Title. It is second only to the World Title is prestige. Parsons is. Very capable wrestler, and is a threat to take the gold from Choshu. This is a clash of styles. Parsons is very effective, and Choshu is in a fight. Parsons roll up the Champion, but Riki kicks out. Parsons is very competitive, but the Champion is too good. He hits the lariat to finish off the Iceman.
Winner-Riki Choshu
Intermission
Marc Lowrance reminds the fans that on January 5, “International Championship Wrestling” debuts on KTVT Fort Worth, KXTX Dallas, KJTL from Wichita Falls, KDBC El Paso, and other stations.
Match #6
American Tag Team Championship
The Midnight Express (Champion) w/James E. Cornette vs. The Midnight Rockers
Two top young teams meet. The Express have held the titles for about a week, but that could end tonight. Cornette grabs the mic from Marc Lowrance.
Cornette, “So this is Dallas? I’ve seen a lot of cowgirls, most of them with beards! Texas women, and I use that term loosely, have to be starved for real men, so here they are, Beautiful Bobby, and Loverboy Dennis, the Midnight Express!”
The crowd is rabid. They love Michaels, and Jannetty, they hate Cornette. Shawn starts with Condry. The action is fast paced, and exciting. Both men use holds and counter holds, and the crowd gets louder. Eaton tags in, and one of the best in the business goes to work. Jannetty tags in for the challengers. The action goes back and forth. Finally, all four men end up n the ring. Referee Bronko Lubich tries to regain control, but he can’t. He calls for the bell and disqualifies both teams.
Result-Double Disqualification
Match #7
WWI Championship
Tatsumi Fujinami (Champion) vs. Chris Adams
The World Champion takes on the Texas Champion. Adams’s Title is not on the line tonight. Both men start fast. They have different styles, and this provides an interesting match. Adams uses his judo skills, and gains a brief edge. Fujinami mounts a comeback, and the crowd loves the action. Adams rolls up the Champ, but he kicks out. Fujinami whips Adams into the corner, and drives a shoulder into his midsection. The Champion slowly takes control of the action. He hits a dragon suplex, and moves into the Dragon sleeper. A great match, and the Champion retains the title.
Winner-Tatsumi Fujinami
Match #8
Eight Man, Elimination Tag Team Match
The Von Erich Brothers and Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. The Legion of Doom and Hercules w/Paul Ellering and General Skandor Akbar
This will be a wild one. Eight Wrestlers, plus two managers. Good luck to referee Bronko Lubich. The confusion starts during the introductions. Kevin starts for the Von Erichs, Hawk for the Legion of Doom. Both men are very aggressive. The crowd is loud from the opening bell. The Barbarian tags in, and he attacks Kevin. The elder Von Erich is in trouble, but he mounts a comeback. He hits a flying body press on the Barbarian, and Lubich counts the fall. The Barbarian is eliminated.
First Elimination-The Barbarian
Animal steps in next. He works over Kevin. Animal slams him, and goes for the cover. Kevin kicks out, and tags in Mike. The younger Von Erich is game. He takes on the big Road Warrior. However, Animal is too much. He uses a power slam to pin Mike, and even the odds.
Second Elimination-Mike Von Erich
It’s now three on three. Duggan enters for his side, Hercules for his. These two big men lock up. Duggan takes control, and this shocks Akbar. He shouts instructions. Both men trade power moves, and the match is even. It turns into a slugfest. Both men end up on the arena floor. Lubich starts his count. He reaches 20, and both men are counted out. It’s down to the Von Erichs vs. the Road Warriors.
Third and Fourth Eliminations-Jim Duggan and Hercules
Now it’s Von Erichs vs. the Road Warriors. Animal squares off with Kerry. Von Erich can match the big man in strength, and that shocks the Road Warrior. Kerry takes over. He shoots Animal into the ropes, and drops him with a shoulder tackle. The match continues. All four men end up in the ring. In the confusion. Animal rolls up Kevin, and Lubich counts the fall. He was not the legal man. Kevin, and Kerry argue, but Lubich will hear none of it.
Fifth Elimination-Kevin Von Erich
Now it’s Kerry vs. the Road Warriors.they work over the “Modern Day Warrior”. Kerry is in trouble. The Reunion Arena crowd gets behind him. Out of nowhere, he decks Hawk with a discus punch. He covers Hawk for the fall. Now it’s one on one!
Sixth Elimination-Road Warrior Hawk
Kerry vs. Animal. Von Erich has taken a lot of punishment, how much does he have left? Both big men lock up. Animal starts to dish out punishment. Ellering shouts encouragement from ringside. Things look bad for the popular Texan. Animal covers him, but Kerry kicks out at two! The crowd gets louder. Animal goes for a bodyslam, but Kerry blocks it. He scoops up Animal, and slams the Road Warrior! Lubich counts 1..2...3! Kerry Von Erich wins! Kevin, Mike, and Duggan come back to the ring to celebrate! 1985 is going to be a big year for Kerry Von Erich!
Winners-The Von Erich Brothers, and Hacksaw Jim Duggan
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