"International Championship Wrestling" 6/15/85
Jun 12, 2019 13:24:06 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jun 12, 2019 13:24:06 GMT
“International Championship Wrestling”
Civic Center
Brantford, ONT
Taped-6/2/85
Airs-In Syndication
Bill Mercer opens the show.
Mercer, “Welcome to ‘International Championship Wrestling’. We have a fantastic show for you. We have a wild main event. Billy Jack Haynes takes on Maya Singh. This goes back to the ‘Parade of Champions’. Billy Jack came to the aid of Kevin Von Erich. Tonight, he meets one of Kevin Sullivan’s ‘Army of Darkness’. We will also talk about the ‘Firecracker Spectacular’. Let’s go to Ralph Pulley.”
Match #1
Non-Title Match
Austin Idol (International Champion) vs. Jose Estrada
The new Champion is very popular with the fans. When he removes his robe, the ladies swoon. Estrada tries to rough up Idol, and the Champion is in some trouble. Idol is able to take over and win with the Las Vegas leglock.
Winner-Austin Idol
Match #2
Karachi Vice vs. Armand Rougeau and Dan Kroffat
The vicious team from Pakistan have been very impressive. Hama Singh starts with Kroffat. Both men are good wrestlers, and they show it. The March is even when Makhan Singh tags in. He overpowers Kroffat. Rougeau tags in Rougeau no better. Makhan hits a powerslam for the win.
Winner-Karachi Vice
Match #3
Jose Luis Rivera vs. “Mean” Mike Miller w/“Playboy” Buddy Rose
The popular man from Puerto Rico takes on a member of Buddy Rose’s “Army”. Rivera starts fast, and Miller is frustrated. Rose calls him to floor, and he gives advice. Miller returns to the ring. He uses every illegal trick in the book. Noe the man from LoRanger, LA is in control. He hammers away at Rivera. Miller uses the piledriver for the win.
Winner-Mike Miller
Match #4
Ken Patera w/General Skandor Akbar vs. The Italian Stallion
Patera is a threat to any title in WWI. The Stallion is very skilled, and this should be a good match. The Stallion tries to mat wrestle, and Patera uses power moves. Patera takes over and wins with the neckbreaker.
Winner-Ken Patera
Marc Lowrance is with Jim Cornette, Big Bubba Rogers, and the Midnight Express. Cornette is visibly upset.
Lowrance, “With me are the World tag team Champions. On July 4, they will defend the titles, against the Midnight Rockers, in a scaffold match. Mr. Cornette, you seem upset.”
Cornette, “Of course I’m upset you moron! The Midnight Express are the greatest tag team in the world, and they’ve got us on a scaffold! I’ve called my Mother, and she’s called her lawyer! We’re going to sue Fritz Von Erich, we’re going to sue WOR, we’re going to sue anyone we can! They can’t expect Dennis, and Bobby, to risk their lives against those two gooney birds! They probably like it 20 feet in the air! They can’t out wrestle us, so they’re going to try to kill us! My Mother will stop this, Mark my words!”
Lowrance, “Despite Mr. Cornette, and his Mother, The Titles will be on the line in a scaffold match.”
Cornette, “Lowrance, we’re going to sue you too!”
Match #5
Non-Title Match
The Midnight Express (World Tag Team Champions) w/James E. Cornette and Big Bubba Rogers vs. Mike George and S.D. Jones
Cornette paces back and forth at ringside. The scaffold match really seems to have him worried. The Champions Don't seem bothered. They tag in, and out, and look to be at the top of their games. George and Jones are talented, and they hold their own. The Express are too much. They hit the rocket launcher for the win.
Winners-The Midnight Express
Marc Lowrance is seated in the studio.
Lowrance, “America’s Birthday is fast approaching. WWI will be in the Nation’s Capital. We will be at the Cap Center in Washington DC for the ‘Firecracker Spectacular’. We heard from Jim Cornette earlier. His team, the Midnight Express, will defend the World Tag Team Championship against the Midnight Rockers in a scaffold match. A scaffold will be constructed 20 feet above the ring. All four will be on the scaffold. To win the match, you must throw both members of the other team off the scaffold. This might be the most dangerous match in the sport.
Today we can add two more matches. First, the World Jr. Heavyweight Championship will be up for grabs. Tiger Mask will defend the title against, another masked man, the Black Tiger. We will talk more about this match in the coming days.
In a match just signed, Austin Idol will defend the International Title against ‘Playboy’ Buddy Rose. Let’s here from the challenger.”
We see Buddy Rose in front of an empty ring.
Rose, “Austin Idol, you bleached blond bimbo, you fell right into my trap. I showed up in WWI, and I surveyed the landscape. I tried to figure out who to go after first, and you fell right into my lap. You won the International Title, and I said, ‘That’s it, there’s the weak link!’ This will be the easiest title I’ve ever won. Mark my words!”
Lowrance, “The ‘Playboy’ is very confident. In the coming days, we will add more matches.”
Match #6
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. Pierre “Mad Dog” Lefebvre
The popular Duggan meets the rugged French Canadien. Mad Dog jumps Duggan before the bell. He slams Hacksaw’s head into the turnbuckles. Duggan is in early trouble. The native of Glens Falls starts to fight back. Now Lefebvre is in retreat. Rotundo uses the spear for the win.
Winner-Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Match #7
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Maya Singh w/Kevin Sullivan, Fallen Angel, and the Purple Haze
Haynes came to Kevin Von Erich’s aid at Texas Stadium. Sullivan, and his ‘Army of Darkness’ seem to have targeted both Von Erich, and Haynes. Sullivan unleashed Maya Singh, and it has paid dividends. Singh is very aggressive, but Haynes is a powerhouse. Billy uses his strength, and Singh is in trouble. Sullivan shouts instructions, some of them in a strange language. Singh uses all the dirty tricks in the book, but Haynes fights him off. He goes for the full Nelson. Sullivan, and the Purple Haze, enter the ring, and attack Haynes. Referee Bronko Lubich calls for the bell. Suddenly, down the aisle, come Kevin Von Erich, and,...the World Champion, Kerry Von Erich! They come to Billy Jack’s aid. We have a pier six brawl. The Von Erichs and Haynes get the better of things, and Sullivan, and his men leave the ring. Kerry grabs the mic from Lowrance.
Kerry, “Sullivan, it looks like there’s three of us, and three of you! How about a six Man match at the ‘Firecracker Spectacular’!”
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes (Disqualification)
Bill Mercer closes the show.
Mercer, “A challenge has been made! That would be a great match. We will have to see if Sullivan accepts. Join us, next week, and we will talk more about the ‘Firecracker Spectacular’.”
Civic Center
Brantford, ONT
Taped-6/2/85
Airs-In Syndication
Bill Mercer opens the show.
Mercer, “Welcome to ‘International Championship Wrestling’. We have a fantastic show for you. We have a wild main event. Billy Jack Haynes takes on Maya Singh. This goes back to the ‘Parade of Champions’. Billy Jack came to the aid of Kevin Von Erich. Tonight, he meets one of Kevin Sullivan’s ‘Army of Darkness’. We will also talk about the ‘Firecracker Spectacular’. Let’s go to Ralph Pulley.”
Match #1
Non-Title Match
Austin Idol (International Champion) vs. Jose Estrada
The new Champion is very popular with the fans. When he removes his robe, the ladies swoon. Estrada tries to rough up Idol, and the Champion is in some trouble. Idol is able to take over and win with the Las Vegas leglock.
Winner-Austin Idol
Match #2
Karachi Vice vs. Armand Rougeau and Dan Kroffat
The vicious team from Pakistan have been very impressive. Hama Singh starts with Kroffat. Both men are good wrestlers, and they show it. The March is even when Makhan Singh tags in. He overpowers Kroffat. Rougeau tags in Rougeau no better. Makhan hits a powerslam for the win.
Winner-Karachi Vice
Match #3
Jose Luis Rivera vs. “Mean” Mike Miller w/“Playboy” Buddy Rose
The popular man from Puerto Rico takes on a member of Buddy Rose’s “Army”. Rivera starts fast, and Miller is frustrated. Rose calls him to floor, and he gives advice. Miller returns to the ring. He uses every illegal trick in the book. Noe the man from LoRanger, LA is in control. He hammers away at Rivera. Miller uses the piledriver for the win.
Winner-Mike Miller
Match #4
Ken Patera w/General Skandor Akbar vs. The Italian Stallion
Patera is a threat to any title in WWI. The Stallion is very skilled, and this should be a good match. The Stallion tries to mat wrestle, and Patera uses power moves. Patera takes over and wins with the neckbreaker.
Winner-Ken Patera
Marc Lowrance is with Jim Cornette, Big Bubba Rogers, and the Midnight Express. Cornette is visibly upset.
Lowrance, “With me are the World tag team Champions. On July 4, they will defend the titles, against the Midnight Rockers, in a scaffold match. Mr. Cornette, you seem upset.”
Cornette, “Of course I’m upset you moron! The Midnight Express are the greatest tag team in the world, and they’ve got us on a scaffold! I’ve called my Mother, and she’s called her lawyer! We’re going to sue Fritz Von Erich, we’re going to sue WOR, we’re going to sue anyone we can! They can’t expect Dennis, and Bobby, to risk their lives against those two gooney birds! They probably like it 20 feet in the air! They can’t out wrestle us, so they’re going to try to kill us! My Mother will stop this, Mark my words!”
Lowrance, “Despite Mr. Cornette, and his Mother, The Titles will be on the line in a scaffold match.”
Cornette, “Lowrance, we’re going to sue you too!”
Match #5
Non-Title Match
The Midnight Express (World Tag Team Champions) w/James E. Cornette and Big Bubba Rogers vs. Mike George and S.D. Jones
Cornette paces back and forth at ringside. The scaffold match really seems to have him worried. The Champions Don't seem bothered. They tag in, and out, and look to be at the top of their games. George and Jones are talented, and they hold their own. The Express are too much. They hit the rocket launcher for the win.
Winners-The Midnight Express
Marc Lowrance is seated in the studio.
Lowrance, “America’s Birthday is fast approaching. WWI will be in the Nation’s Capital. We will be at the Cap Center in Washington DC for the ‘Firecracker Spectacular’. We heard from Jim Cornette earlier. His team, the Midnight Express, will defend the World Tag Team Championship against the Midnight Rockers in a scaffold match. A scaffold will be constructed 20 feet above the ring. All four will be on the scaffold. To win the match, you must throw both members of the other team off the scaffold. This might be the most dangerous match in the sport.
Today we can add two more matches. First, the World Jr. Heavyweight Championship will be up for grabs. Tiger Mask will defend the title against, another masked man, the Black Tiger. We will talk more about this match in the coming days.
In a match just signed, Austin Idol will defend the International Title against ‘Playboy’ Buddy Rose. Let’s here from the challenger.”
We see Buddy Rose in front of an empty ring.
Rose, “Austin Idol, you bleached blond bimbo, you fell right into my trap. I showed up in WWI, and I surveyed the landscape. I tried to figure out who to go after first, and you fell right into my lap. You won the International Title, and I said, ‘That’s it, there’s the weak link!’ This will be the easiest title I’ve ever won. Mark my words!”
Lowrance, “The ‘Playboy’ is very confident. In the coming days, we will add more matches.”
Match #6
Hacksaw Jim Duggan vs. Pierre “Mad Dog” Lefebvre
The popular Duggan meets the rugged French Canadien. Mad Dog jumps Duggan before the bell. He slams Hacksaw’s head into the turnbuckles. Duggan is in early trouble. The native of Glens Falls starts to fight back. Now Lefebvre is in retreat. Rotundo uses the spear for the win.
Winner-Hacksaw Jim Duggan
Match #7
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Maya Singh w/Kevin Sullivan, Fallen Angel, and the Purple Haze
Haynes came to Kevin Von Erich’s aid at Texas Stadium. Sullivan, and his ‘Army of Darkness’ seem to have targeted both Von Erich, and Haynes. Sullivan unleashed Maya Singh, and it has paid dividends. Singh is very aggressive, but Haynes is a powerhouse. Billy uses his strength, and Singh is in trouble. Sullivan shouts instructions, some of them in a strange language. Singh uses all the dirty tricks in the book, but Haynes fights him off. He goes for the full Nelson. Sullivan, and the Purple Haze, enter the ring, and attack Haynes. Referee Bronko Lubich calls for the bell. Suddenly, down the aisle, come Kevin Von Erich, and,...the World Champion, Kerry Von Erich! They come to Billy Jack’s aid. We have a pier six brawl. The Von Erichs and Haynes get the better of things, and Sullivan, and his men leave the ring. Kerry grabs the mic from Lowrance.
Kerry, “Sullivan, it looks like there’s three of us, and three of you! How about a six Man match at the ‘Firecracker Spectacular’!”
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes (Disqualification)
Bill Mercer closes the show.
Mercer, “A challenge has been made! That would be a great match. We will have to see if Sullivan accepts. Join us, next week, and we will talk more about the ‘Firecracker Spectacular’.”
Working on it now.