"International Championship Wrestling" 1/12/19
Jan 12, 2019 14:37:02 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jan 12, 2019 14:37:02 GMT
:format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(40)/discogs-images/L-604113-1416416294-3813.jpeg.jpg)
“International Championship Wrestling”
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped-12/23/84
Airs-In Syndication
Bill Mercer opens the show.
Mercer, “Welcome to ‘International Championship Wrestling’. We have another great show for you tonight. We have a couple of newcomers in action tonight, and a wild main event. The Hart-Akbar feud takes center stage. Kamala meets the One Man Gang. Those two giants will provide a wild match. Let’s go to Joe Rinelli.”
Match #1
Genichiro Tenryu vs. Johnny Rodz
Tenryu is a former sumo wrestler who has made a name for himself in professional wrestling. The veteran Rodz tries to hit and run, it works for a while. Tenryu’s size and strength takes over, he dominates the action and wins with the brain buster.
Winner-Genichiro Tenryu
Match #2
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. Jose Estrada
The popular Hacksaw takes on the veteran from Puerto Rico. Duggan is very aggressive, and Estrada is in trouble. Jose tries several underhanded tactics, but Duggan is too much. He hits the spear for the win.
Winner-Jim Duggan
Match #3
Non-Title Match
The Midnight Express (American Tag Team Champions) w/James E. Cornette vs. Mike Reed and Bob Marcus
Cornette takes the mic from Joe Rinelli.
Cornette, “Here let me do this. I don’t want your dentures to fall out. I am James E. Cornette, and I manage the American Tag Team Champions Loverboy Dennis, and Beautiful Bobby, the Midnight Express!”
The Express hit the ring. Bobby Eaton starts against Reed. Bobby is so a moth and talented. He dominates the action, and Reed tags in Marcus. Condry enters for his team. Dennis Control’s the action. The Champions use the double google for the win.
Winners-The Midnight Express
Match #4
Kevin Von Erich vs. Zane Smith
The elder Von Erich comes to the ring, and the crowd goes crazy. Kevin starts fast. He hammers Smith, and Zane is in trouble. Kevin continues the attack, and then clamps on the iron claw. Smith fights, but he can’t escape.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Marc Lowrance is seated in the studio.
Lowrance, “Welcome fans. We are in our second week of ‘International Championship Wrestling’, and the action has been unbelievable. The change to World Wrestling International has provided the best wrestling action in the World. Last week, we found out about ‘Voyage’. The show will take place on February 22 at Korakuen Hall in Tokyo. This card is going to lay the foundation for WWI moving forward. Here is what is scheduled.
WWI World Champion Tatsumi Fujinami puts the title on the line against, the legendary Mexican masked man, El Canek.
We will have a tag team unification bout. The American Tag Team Champions, the Midnight Express meet, the Japanese Champions, the Super Strong Machines. The winners will be the WWI World Tag Team Champions.
We can add a rematch to the card. The Von Erich Brothers will put the International Six Man Tag Team Champions against the Legion of Doom. These two teams hate one another.
Today, we are going to talk about another title situation, WWI recognizes another singles title the International Title. It is held by Riki Choshu. He is a very skilled wrestler, and one of the best in the world. Let’s go to Fritz Von Erich for more information.”
We see Fritz Von Erich seated at his desk.
Fritz, “The Wrestling world continues to change. Now that we ate the US representatives of WWI, our wrestlers are heavily involved in the action. Our number one title is the American Heavyweight Title, with the Texas Title right behind. The International Title, held by Riki Choshu, is right behind the World Title in WWI. We are going to unify all three titles. Here is what’s going to happen. Next week, on this TV program, Gino Hernandez, the American Champion, will face Chris Adams, the Texas Champion. The winner of that match will advance to the big show in Tokyo to face Riki Choshu. The winner will be the International Champion. I think our guys can wrestle with anyone in the world.”
Lowrance, “That is big news. Adams-Hernandez will be a great match.”
Match #5
Hercules w/General Skandor Akbar vs. Eric Embry
The powerful Hercules has walked through the competition. Embry is young, but very game. Embry uses his quickness, and Hercules stalks him like a lion. He catches Embry, and begins to dish out punishment. Embry puts up a good fight, but Hercules clamps on the full Nelson, and Eric submits.
Winner-Hercules
Marc Lowrance is with Gary Hart and the One Man Gang.
Lowrance, “With me are Gary Hart, and the One Man Gang. My. Hart, your rivalry with Skandor Akbar gets hotter, and hotter. Kabuki’s red mist injured Akbar, but it hasn’t stopped him.”
Hart, “Skandor Ak-a-Bar, you got the red mist, and you paid the price. Tonight, I send Moon out to eliminate Kamala. Once the Ugandan Giant is gone, you are in our sights again. This time, you won’t come back, we’re going to end your career.”
Lowrance, “One Man Gang meets Kamala in our main event.”
Match #6
The Cobra vs. Mike Graham
The Cobra is a talented Jr. Heavyweight from Japan. He is an equal of Tiger Mask. Graham is a great mat wrestler. Both men trade holds and counter holds. Graham is very skilled, and he shows it. The Cobra grabs the momentum. He takes over and wins with a flying bodypress.
Winner-The Cobra
Match #7
The One Man Gang w/Gary Hart vs. Kamala w/General Skandor Akbar
Akbar and Hart have been trading victories. The General still is wearing dark glasses, and walking with a cane. This will not be wrestling match, it will be a brawl. The bell rings and the two big bulls charge one another. They exchange big rights, and lefts. Kamala backs OMG into the corner, and begins to kick away. Gang fights his way out. Hart argues with referee Bronko Lubich. Akbar climbs up on the apron, he takes his cane, and smashes it over OMG’s Head. The Gang goes down. Kamala covers him, and Lubich turns and counts the fall. Hart is livid! Akbar injuries were a ruse! Hart enters the ring and goes after Akbar, suddenly the Arab reaches into his robe, and out comes the fire! Hart goes down in agony. Medical personnel rush to check on Hart! Akbar just upped the ante.
Winner-Kamala
Bill Mercer closes the show.
Mercer, “What a heinous act by the General! What condition is Gary Hart in? This just intensifies the situation. We promised action with WWI, and you are getting. Now, about next week, Chris Adams vs. Gino Hernandez, the winner meets Riki Choshu for the International Title, What a Match! How will Gary Hart’s injury will affect this match? We will see you next time.”
Working on it now.