"ACW Live!" ESPN 2, 9/10/96
Sept 7, 2013 18:06:21 GMT
Post by tlyne on Sept 7, 2013 18:06:21 GMT
“ACW Live!”
Arena
San Jose, CA
9/10/96
Mike Tenay and Tommy Watanabe open the show.
Tenay, “Tommy, things are heating up; in ACW. We know a Pay per View is coming and we will have more information about it later in the program. We have a great slate of matches tonight, including Bobby Duncum Jr.”
Watanabe, “The young Texas has been very impressive. Many people think he is in line for a title shot, maybe at the Pay per View.”
Tenay, “Let’s see Duncum in the ring.”
Match #1
Bobby Duncum Jr. vs. Gary Albright
The big man from Montana will be a stiff test for Duncum. Albright roughs up the Texan, but Duncum is resilient. He rallies and wins with a Bulldog.
Winner-Bobby Duncum Jr.
Match #2
WWWA Super Lightweight Championship
Chaparrita ASARI (Champion) vs. Miss Janeth
“La Bruja”, the “Witch”, challenges ASARI for the title. Janeth uses all her underhanded tactics to take over the early part of the match. It looks like she may take the title, but he popular Champion draws on the cheers of the fans and uses her patented Skytwister Press for the win.
Winner-Chaparrita ASARI
Tenay and Watanabe are in the announce position.
Tenay, “Tommy, Bobby Duncum Jr. did not disappoint. We all know there will be title matches coming up, I think Duncum is in line for one.”
Watanabe, “I think is deserves one, and I believe he could be a Champion in the near feature.”
Tenay, “Now let’s see another top flight wrestler, Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger.”
Match #3
Manukea Mossman vs. Jushin “Thunder” Liger
The legendary Liger is on top of his game. Mossman gives a good accounting of himself, but Liger is too much. He uses the Liger Bomb for the win.
Winner-Jushin Liger
Tenay and Watanabe are in the announce position.
Tenay, “Tommy, we have a great tag team match on tap next. We will see Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi take on Super Delfin and Yoshinari Ogawa.”
Watanabe, “These are four of the top stars in wrestling. Misawa and Kobashi are top conteners for the Unified Tag Team Titles. A win for Ogawa and Delfin would place them in that role.”
Tenay, “Let’s go to the ring.”
Match #4
Yoshinari Ogawa and Super Delfin vs. Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi
This is a fast paced, action packed match.. Delfin uses his quickness to take over and he has Kobashi on the brink of defeat. “Orange Crush” tags in Misawa and the match continues. Misawa traps Ogawa with the Tiger Driver and it’s over.
Winners-Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi
Tenay and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan are in the announce position.
Tenay, “Brain, what a show we have for the people! Sid Vicious is here, the new Television Champion, the Patriot, will be here, Roddy Piper returns to the ring, and in the main event, the Giant takes on Mr. Hughes.”
Heenan, “Well…”
The lights go out and we here,
We see a lantern coming through the darkness.
Heenan, “Oh no! it’s the snake!”
Match #5
Charlie Norris and the Navajo Warrior vs. The Copperheads w/Copperhead Jones
The lights come on. Jones is in his pulpit and Jonah and Habbakuk attack the Indians. Norris and the Warrior have no chance. The Copperheads destroy them. Jonah uses the Viper Strike on the Navajo Warrior for the win, Habbakkuk does the same to Norris. Jones grabs the Indian headdresses from the announce table. Norris and the Warrior are stacked like cordwood. JOnah and Habbakkuk tear the headdresses to shreds and toss them on top of the Indians. .Jones takes the mike.
Jones, “These two savages are evil, so we destroyed them! We will continue to spread the word of good in the world of professional wrestling! Brother Piper will feel the wrath of Isaiah, he will see the face of goodness, after wallowing in evil for so long! Now it is time for us to expand our message. We need a prestigous position to spread the good news, that position will be as American Tag Champions! We challenge the Can Am Express! Submit to the goodness of Copperhead Jones!”
Winners-Copperheads
Match #6
Demolition Smash def. Fatu w/Clothesline
Roddy Piper is with Lee Marshall.
Marshall, “With is a true ‘Icon’ in professional wrestling, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper! Mr. Piper. you step back in the ring tonight against the veteran George South. South is a tough opponent, but we know you have your sights on Copperhead Jones and the mysterious Isaiah.”
Piper, “Listen, this goofball with the snakes and the big goof with the fire may scare teh average person, but I’m RP, the man who invented mind games! Nov one knows who this Isaiah is, but everyone knows who I am! I’ve never backed down from anyone, and I’m not going to start now!”
Marshall, “When we return, Roddy Piper will be in the ring.”
Match #7
George South vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
Piper as at his aggressive best. South holds his own but Piper is too much. He uses the Sleeper for the win. Referee Charles Robinson raises Piper’s hand and the lights go out. We see a torch emerge from the back a shadowy form walks down the ramp. The lights come on and the man, wearing a robe with a cowl covering his face, enters the ring. He stands in front of Piper. Piper reaches up and pulls the hood back and we see…
Piper is stunned. Copperhead Jones has walked onto the ramp.
Jones, “Look into the face of evil Brother Piper! Look into the mirror of your soul! Isaiah will cleanse you, you will feel the wrath of Isaiah and myself! we will purge the evil from you!”
The lights go out again. When the come on again. Jones and Isaiah are gone. Piper stands in the ring with the Devil’s Mask at his feet.
Winner-Roddy Piper
Tenay and Heenan are in the announce position.
Tenay, “Brain, that was the strangest one yet! Isaiah, the mask, Jones. I think Roddy Piper is in trouble.”
Heenan, “Better him than me.”
Tenay, “I knew you’d say that. Fans, last week, the Patriot won the American Television Title. This week he makes his first title defense.”
Match #8
American Television Championship
The Patriot (Champion) vs Tim Horner
The new Champion takes on the popular veteran from Tennessee. Horner gets off to a hot start. The blond bomber can make a name for himself with a win. He gets a quick two count, but the masked man kicks out. The Patriot whips Horner into the ropes and backdrops Horner to the mat. This turns the tide and the Champion takes over and wins with the Patriot Missile.
Winner-The Patriot
Lee Marshall is in the interview area.
Marshall, “ACW sports some of the biggest, and best big men in sport, Sid Vicious, Hulk Hogan, the Giant and others. We are about to add one of the biggest and best big men in sport. This man is coming to ACW.”
We see highlights of Yokozuna.
Marshall, “Yokozuna, former World Champion will be in Tacoma next week! Now let’s go to the ring and see american Champions Sid Vicious in action.”
Match #9
Non-Title Match
Sid Vicious (American Heavyweight Champion) vs. Bull Buchanan
The Champion has been riding a hot streak. He has not let Hulk Hogan add this title to his collection and many experts feel Sid will hold this title for a long, long time.. Sid dominates the action. Buchanan gets in a few shots, but not enough. Sid Powerbombs the big youngster for the win.
Winner-Sid Vicious
We see a long table with a banner that reads “King’’s Coronation II” behind it. Seated at the table are Mike Tenay, Tommy Watanabe, Sgt. Slaughter, Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba.”
Tenay, “Welcome to the ‘King's Coronation II' kick off. We have several dignitaries with us tonight. Sgt Slaughter, the ACW President, Antonio Inolki the President of New Japan Pro Wrestling and Shohei Baba, the president of All Japan Pro Wrestling. King’s Coronation II will take place on October 20, at the beautiful Miami Arena. The show feature all three companies. These three gentlemen are here to announce one match each. In the coming weeks the rest of the cars will be added. You know, with these companies involved, the action will be fantastic. I will turn things over to Tommy Watanabe.”
Watanabe, “Thank you Mike. Let’s go to Mr. Inoki first. I will translate.”
Watanabe, “Mr. inoki announces that Shinya Hashimoto, whe International Grand Prix Champion, will defend his title against one of the fastest rising young stars in wrestling, Bobby Duncum Jr. This will be the chance of a lifetime for the young Texan.”
Tenay, “Wow! Bobby Duncum Jr. does have the chance of a lifetime! Now let’s hear from Shohei Baba.”
Watanabe, “Mr. Baba announces that the Unified Tag Team Title will bo on the line. The Champions, the Holy Demon Army, Kawada and Taue, defend against Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi, who are former champions.”
Tenay, "What a tag team match. Now let’s go to Sgt Slaughter.”
Slaughter, “Attention! No oner needs to translate for a U.S. Marine! ACW is going to add a tag team tittle match as well. The Champions, the Can-Am Express, defend against...the Copperheads!”
Tenay, “Wow! Copperhead Jones and his men get their chance! Let’s repeat what we know so far. Shinya Hashimoto defends the International Grand Prix Title against bobby Duncum Jr. The Unified Tag Team Titles will be on the line when the Holy Demon Army take on Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi, Those are three big matches, but what about the American Heavyweight Title, what about Hulk Hogan, what about the Crown of the King? Those questions will be answered in the coming weeks. We are finished tonight When we return, our main event will be in the ring. The Giant takes on Mr Hughes!”
Match #10
The Giant w/Jimmy Hart vs. Mr Hughes
This match is exactly what you would expect. Two behemoths battering each other. both men stand in mid ring and exchange rights and lefts. neither man takes a step back. Things begin to go in Hughes’ direction. He traps the Giant in the corner and begins to choke away Referee Chad Patton counts, but Hughes breaks at four each time.. Finally the Giants fights out of the cromer The next few minutes go the way of the big youngster. Both men tumble through the ropes and continue to fight it out as they move up the ramp. Patton counts and reaches 10. The program ends with both battling their way to the back.
Result-Double Count Out
Arena
San Jose, CA
9/10/96
Mike Tenay and Tommy Watanabe open the show.
Tenay, “Tommy, things are heating up; in ACW. We know a Pay per View is coming and we will have more information about it later in the program. We have a great slate of matches tonight, including Bobby Duncum Jr.”
Watanabe, “The young Texas has been very impressive. Many people think he is in line for a title shot, maybe at the Pay per View.”
Tenay, “Let’s see Duncum in the ring.”
Match #1
Bobby Duncum Jr. vs. Gary Albright
The big man from Montana will be a stiff test for Duncum. Albright roughs up the Texan, but Duncum is resilient. He rallies and wins with a Bulldog.
Winner-Bobby Duncum Jr.
Match #2
WWWA Super Lightweight Championship
Chaparrita ASARI (Champion) vs. Miss Janeth
“La Bruja”, the “Witch”, challenges ASARI for the title. Janeth uses all her underhanded tactics to take over the early part of the match. It looks like she may take the title, but he popular Champion draws on the cheers of the fans and uses her patented Skytwister Press for the win.
Winner-Chaparrita ASARI
Tenay and Watanabe are in the announce position.
Tenay, “Tommy, Bobby Duncum Jr. did not disappoint. We all know there will be title matches coming up, I think Duncum is in line for one.”
Watanabe, “I think is deserves one, and I believe he could be a Champion in the near feature.”
Tenay, “Now let’s see another top flight wrestler, Jushin ‘Thunder’ Liger.”
Match #3
Manukea Mossman vs. Jushin “Thunder” Liger
The legendary Liger is on top of his game. Mossman gives a good accounting of himself, but Liger is too much. He uses the Liger Bomb for the win.
Winner-Jushin Liger
Tenay and Watanabe are in the announce position.
Tenay, “Tommy, we have a great tag team match on tap next. We will see Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi take on Super Delfin and Yoshinari Ogawa.”
Watanabe, “These are four of the top stars in wrestling. Misawa and Kobashi are top conteners for the Unified Tag Team Titles. A win for Ogawa and Delfin would place them in that role.”
Tenay, “Let’s go to the ring.”
Match #4
Yoshinari Ogawa and Super Delfin vs. Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi
This is a fast paced, action packed match.. Delfin uses his quickness to take over and he has Kobashi on the brink of defeat. “Orange Crush” tags in Misawa and the match continues. Misawa traps Ogawa with the Tiger Driver and it’s over.
Winners-Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi
Tenay and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan are in the announce position.
Tenay, “Brain, what a show we have for the people! Sid Vicious is here, the new Television Champion, the Patriot, will be here, Roddy Piper returns to the ring, and in the main event, the Giant takes on Mr. Hughes.”
Heenan, “Well…”
The lights go out and we here,
We see a lantern coming through the darkness.
Heenan, “Oh no! it’s the snake!”
Match #5
Charlie Norris and the Navajo Warrior vs. The Copperheads w/Copperhead Jones
The lights come on. Jones is in his pulpit and Jonah and Habbakuk attack the Indians. Norris and the Warrior have no chance. The Copperheads destroy them. Jonah uses the Viper Strike on the Navajo Warrior for the win, Habbakkuk does the same to Norris. Jones grabs the Indian headdresses from the announce table. Norris and the Warrior are stacked like cordwood. JOnah and Habbakkuk tear the headdresses to shreds and toss them on top of the Indians. .Jones takes the mike.
Jones, “These two savages are evil, so we destroyed them! We will continue to spread the word of good in the world of professional wrestling! Brother Piper will feel the wrath of Isaiah, he will see the face of goodness, after wallowing in evil for so long! Now it is time for us to expand our message. We need a prestigous position to spread the good news, that position will be as American Tag Champions! We challenge the Can Am Express! Submit to the goodness of Copperhead Jones!”
Winners-Copperheads
Match #6
Demolition Smash def. Fatu w/Clothesline
Roddy Piper is with Lee Marshall.
Marshall, “With is a true ‘Icon’ in professional wrestling, ‘Rowdy’ Roddy Piper! Mr. Piper. you step back in the ring tonight against the veteran George South. South is a tough opponent, but we know you have your sights on Copperhead Jones and the mysterious Isaiah.”
Piper, “Listen, this goofball with the snakes and the big goof with the fire may scare teh average person, but I’m RP, the man who invented mind games! Nov one knows who this Isaiah is, but everyone knows who I am! I’ve never backed down from anyone, and I’m not going to start now!”
Marshall, “When we return, Roddy Piper will be in the ring.”
Match #7
George South vs. “Rowdy” Roddy Piper
Piper as at his aggressive best. South holds his own but Piper is too much. He uses the Sleeper for the win. Referee Charles Robinson raises Piper’s hand and the lights go out. We see a torch emerge from the back a shadowy form walks down the ramp. The lights come on and the man, wearing a robe with a cowl covering his face, enters the ring. He stands in front of Piper. Piper reaches up and pulls the hood back and we see…
Piper is stunned. Copperhead Jones has walked onto the ramp.
Jones, “Look into the face of evil Brother Piper! Look into the mirror of your soul! Isaiah will cleanse you, you will feel the wrath of Isaiah and myself! we will purge the evil from you!”
The lights go out again. When the come on again. Jones and Isaiah are gone. Piper stands in the ring with the Devil’s Mask at his feet.
Winner-Roddy Piper
Tenay and Heenan are in the announce position.
Tenay, “Brain, that was the strangest one yet! Isaiah, the mask, Jones. I think Roddy Piper is in trouble.”
Heenan, “Better him than me.”
Tenay, “I knew you’d say that. Fans, last week, the Patriot won the American Television Title. This week he makes his first title defense.”
Match #8
American Television Championship
The Patriot (Champion) vs Tim Horner
The new Champion takes on the popular veteran from Tennessee. Horner gets off to a hot start. The blond bomber can make a name for himself with a win. He gets a quick two count, but the masked man kicks out. The Patriot whips Horner into the ropes and backdrops Horner to the mat. This turns the tide and the Champion takes over and wins with the Patriot Missile.
Winner-The Patriot
Lee Marshall is in the interview area.
Marshall, “ACW sports some of the biggest, and best big men in sport, Sid Vicious, Hulk Hogan, the Giant and others. We are about to add one of the biggest and best big men in sport. This man is coming to ACW.”
We see highlights of Yokozuna.
Marshall, “Yokozuna, former World Champion will be in Tacoma next week! Now let’s go to the ring and see american Champions Sid Vicious in action.”
Match #9
Non-Title Match
Sid Vicious (American Heavyweight Champion) vs. Bull Buchanan
The Champion has been riding a hot streak. He has not let Hulk Hogan add this title to his collection and many experts feel Sid will hold this title for a long, long time.. Sid dominates the action. Buchanan gets in a few shots, but not enough. Sid Powerbombs the big youngster for the win.
Winner-Sid Vicious
We see a long table with a banner that reads “King’’s Coronation II” behind it. Seated at the table are Mike Tenay, Tommy Watanabe, Sgt. Slaughter, Antonio Inoki and Giant Baba.”
Tenay, “Welcome to the ‘King's Coronation II' kick off. We have several dignitaries with us tonight. Sgt Slaughter, the ACW President, Antonio Inolki the President of New Japan Pro Wrestling and Shohei Baba, the president of All Japan Pro Wrestling. King’s Coronation II will take place on October 20, at the beautiful Miami Arena. The show feature all three companies. These three gentlemen are here to announce one match each. In the coming weeks the rest of the cars will be added. You know, with these companies involved, the action will be fantastic. I will turn things over to Tommy Watanabe.”
Watanabe, “Thank you Mike. Let’s go to Mr. Inoki first. I will translate.”
Watanabe, “Mr. inoki announces that Shinya Hashimoto, whe International Grand Prix Champion, will defend his title against one of the fastest rising young stars in wrestling, Bobby Duncum Jr. This will be the chance of a lifetime for the young Texan.”
Tenay, “Wow! Bobby Duncum Jr. does have the chance of a lifetime! Now let’s hear from Shohei Baba.”
Watanabe, “Mr. Baba announces that the Unified Tag Team Title will bo on the line. The Champions, the Holy Demon Army, Kawada and Taue, defend against Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi, who are former champions.”
Tenay, "What a tag team match. Now let’s go to Sgt Slaughter.”
Slaughter, “Attention! No oner needs to translate for a U.S. Marine! ACW is going to add a tag team tittle match as well. The Champions, the Can-Am Express, defend against...the Copperheads!”
Tenay, “Wow! Copperhead Jones and his men get their chance! Let’s repeat what we know so far. Shinya Hashimoto defends the International Grand Prix Title against bobby Duncum Jr. The Unified Tag Team Titles will be on the line when the Holy Demon Army take on Mitsuharu Misawa and Kenta Kobashi, Those are three big matches, but what about the American Heavyweight Title, what about Hulk Hogan, what about the Crown of the King? Those questions will be answered in the coming weeks. We are finished tonight When we return, our main event will be in the ring. The Giant takes on Mr Hughes!”
Match #10
The Giant w/Jimmy Hart vs. Mr Hughes
This match is exactly what you would expect. Two behemoths battering each other. both men stand in mid ring and exchange rights and lefts. neither man takes a step back. Things begin to go in Hughes’ direction. He traps the Giant in the corner and begins to choke away Referee Chad Patton counts, but Hughes breaks at four each time.. Finally the Giants fights out of the cromer The next few minutes go the way of the big youngster. Both men tumble through the ropes and continue to fight it out as they move up the ramp. Patton counts and reaches 10. The program ends with both battling their way to the back.
Result-Double Count Out