Portland Wrestling(12/11/87)
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“Portland Wrestling”
Taped live on 12/11/87 at the Portland Sports Arena in Portland, Oregon to air at 11 PM on KPTV and an edited tape of this show airs in syndication as “Big Time Wrestling” the next week on stations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia.
Announcers: Don Coss & Stan Stasiak
Ring Announcer: Don Owen
Referees: Sandy Barr & David Manning
COSS: Welcome to Portland Wrestling. If you've never joined us, you picked a good place to get started! Due to the requests of thousands of fans and Tom Peterson, Don Owen has decided that the Indian strap match between Wahoo McDaniel and Dangerous Dan Spivey will be on TV! Parental discretion is advised. Adrian Strewet will draw a name and defend the TV Title this week, plus much more great wrestling action! Let's go down to the ring for our opening bout...
Sam Houston vs. Billy Anderson: The veteran Anderson gives Houston some trouble, but Sam hits the bulldog for the win.
COSS: I'm joined here by the man who calls himself “Mr. Magnificent”, Kevin Kelly! I understand that you are dissatisfied...
KELLY: I'm sick and tired of being overlooked! Last week, there was some guy hacking his way through a wall with a sword! Is that what I need to do? Do I need to paint my face or play music? I should be in main events! I should have a belt around this 32 inch waist! Adrian Street, put my name in that pink hat of yours! Haynes, get out of bed and give me a shot! You people honestly think Haynes has the best body in this promotion? Look at this! (pulls shirt off and flexes)
COSS: A very intense Kevin Kelly!
COMMERCIAL
STASIAK: I am here with Bad Leroy Brown and Iceman King Parsons. Men, last week, newcomers the Super Samoans tried to make a statement. They did it by jumping the two of you and they really worked you two over!
BROWN: Stan the Man, let me tell you one thing: They put us down, but not out! We got a match with them here on television this week and we plan on doing the beating tonight!
ICEMAN: Have mercy! Yeah, we got ourselves a booty kickin last week, but like Mama says: “It bes that way sometimes!” Those Samoans are big and bad, but we've taken on big and bad before and we're still standing! Ron Wright, you bring them on, old timer! The big man and the Iceman don't duck anybody!
Ken Patera vs. Superstar Bill Dundee: Dundee is the advisor of Patera's archrival Jos LeDuc. So that adds some heat to this one. Dundee relies on a hit and run strategy (and a chain, too!) to counteract Patera's awesome power. It works for a little while, but then Patera locks in a bearhug! Look out! Jos LeDuc and newcomer Nord the Berzerker jump in and attack Patera! Even Patera can't handles these odds! But here comes help! “Midnight Soldier” Brian Adams! Cowboy Scott Casey!Dundee leads his men in a retreat!
VTR:
!Don Coss is seated in a blackened studio with Billy Jack Haynes(still wearing the brace) and Wahoo McDaniel.
COSS: First off, I have to ask Billy: How are you feeling and when should we look for you back?
HAYNES: Don Coss, I'm feeling fine! Wahoo and my doc are telling me not to rush it, but according to the 30 day rule, I have to have a title defense on December 18. That's what I'm shooting for.
WAHOO: Now, Bill, you need to think this thing through and not try too much too soon!
HAYNES: I see your point, Wahoo, but I feel like I should be defending my belt and going after Spivey!
COSS: Speaking of Spivey, Wahoo, Don Owen signed your type of match, the strap match, for this week against Spivey. They couldn't get the Undisputed World Title on the line, but I think this is more about pride than anything else!
WAHOO: Pride and payback! Spivey, you call yourself Dangerous. You haven't seen dangerous until you've been attached to me with a 10 foot leather strap! I have never lost one of these and I don't plan on losing tonight!
HAYNES: Go get 'im, Wahoo! I'm behind you 100%
COMMMERCIAL
As the music blasts over the arena speakers, Bill Dundee leads his newest protege to the ring! Nord the Berzerker is wearing his Viking's helmet and waving his sword in the air! The fans keep their distance from this debuting wildman!
Nord the Berzerker (w/Superstar Bill Dundee) vs. Butcher Hughes: Our viewers in Vancouver know how tough Hughes is, but Nord is completely unimpressed. The Berzerker beats his rugged opponent from pillar to post before throwing him over the top rope like a sack of trash! Nord is DQ'd, but it doesn't phase him one little bit! He leaves the ring, grabs a chair and waylays Hughes! Dundee barely is able to call him off! Nord grabs his sword and stays at ringside, yelling “huss, huss!”
COMMERCIAL
We're about to have yet another newcomer make his TV debut, but the swordl wielding Berzerker and Dundee are still at ringside! As the music plays, Brian Adams makes his entrance! When Adams arrives at ringside, there's a staredown between he and Nord. In spite of the sword, Brian doesn't seem intimidated> Finally, Adams enters the ring for his bout...
“Midnight Soldier” Brian Adams vs. Dr. Zero: Dr. Zero is an athletically built masked man. The masked man is outsized and overmatched tonight! Adams combines martial arts techniques and power moves to dominate the action. Adams gets the pinfall win after applying his clawhold.
Hold on! The Berzerker is attempting to enter the ring with that sword of his! Dundee is desperately trying to coax him away from the ring! Dundee's other advisee, Jos LeDuc comes out and, along with Dundee, manages to get Nord to make an exit even as Brian Adams holds the ropes open invitingly! Stasiak says he would pay good money to see an Adams/Nord match!
COMMERCIAL
Buzz Sawyer is in the ring, stomping around and carrying his dog chain. Then, we hear...
Ricky Morton struts into the arena, high fiving guys and hugging gals on the way to the ring!
Ricky Morton vs. “Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer: Sawyer is out for revenge for the Rock and Roll Express beating he and Matt Borne for the belts. Early on, Morton takes control with his speed making the difference. After about five minutes, Borne comes out to second his partner. At first, the Maniac only yells advice and encouragement to his partner. When Borne starts distracting and getting physically involved, Robert Gibson comes to ringside! It doesn't take long before Gibson and Borne are fighting at ringside while Morton battles the Mad Dog inside the ring! With Sandy Barr distracted by the goings on at ringside, Buzz grabs his chain and nails Ricky with it! Sawyer gets the tainted pinfall and the fans are not happy! Robert tends to his bloodied partner while the heels make the belt around the waist signal! This rivalry is far from over, fans!
COMMERCIAL
Ron Wright is standing in the ring with his Super Samoans. We hear...
Iceman Parsons and Bad Leroy Brown got left fro dead last week, but they are here for revenge!
Iceman King Parsons & Bad Leroy Brown vs. The Super Samoans(Afa & Kokina) [w/Ron Wright]: Iceman and Leroy take it to the Samoans and really have them going! It looks like it over when Iceman hits the butt bump on Afa! Kokina comes in for the save and Brown runs in to cut him off! Referee Sandy Barr gets Leroy out of the ring and as his back is turned, Koina drops a leg across the back of Iceman's neck! Afa reverses the pin! By the time the ref turns around, all there is to see is Afa pinning Iceman! The Super Samoans steal one!
COMMERCIAL
Don Coss is standing by in the Crow's Nest.
COSS: Your TV Champion, Exotic Adrian Street is here with Miss Linda and the pink hat. I assume we'll have another drawing this week...
STREET: Yes, I will draw the name of another top contender from my chapeau. Whomever I draw will receive a title match here tonight. Once again, these Portland peasants will be treated to a top flight match that they really don't deserve!
Street pulls a slip of paper out of his pink fedora and hands it to Coss!
COSS: The paper says ERIC EMBRY! Your former partner!
STREET: Eric, you were a horrible partner! It will be a pleasure to thrash you this week!
TV TITLE MATCH: Exotic Adrian Street © (w/Miss Linda) vs. Eric Embry: Embry seems one step of Street for the entire bout. Embry gets sevral near falls and it looks like this could be his night! In the end, Street surprises Embry with the crucifix pin to win the match and retain his belt. Afterwards, Embry offers to shake hands, but Street turns up his nose at Embry's attempt at sportsmanship!
COMMERCIAL
MAIN EVENT: Indian Strap Match: Dangerous Dan Spivey vs. Chief Wahoo McDaniel: During his introductions, Don Owen gives a viewer discretion notice for the TV audience and says they are airing this against his better judgment. He makes a point to stress that Spivey's Undisputed World Title is not on the line. Referee Sandy Barr has one heck of a time getting Spivey to attach the leather strap to his wrist! Wahoo has never lost one of these things and his skill with the strap is evident from the bell. Wahoo uses the strap to it's full advantage and makes Spivey look sill a few times. Spivey eventually blows his stack and starts using his power to take control of the match! Spivey is like a wildman as he uses the strap to strangle Wahoo! Spivey is choking the life out of the legendary veteran and there is nothing the ref can do to stop him!
Suddenly, there's a scream from the crowd! Billy Jack Haynes has come to ringside! Billy climbs on the ring apron! He's still wearing the neck brace...he'd better stay outta there!
HAYNES RIPS OFF THE BRACE AND THROWS IT INTO THE FANS!!! These fans are going wild! Haynes climbs into the ring! Spivey unfastens himself from the strap and goes nose to nose with Billy Jack! They're slugging it out! Haynes gets the best of it and tosses Spivey over the top rope! Ladies and gentlemen< Billy Jack is back!!!
Haynes makes his way to the Crow's Nest...
STASIAK: Billy, you look better than ever! How are you feeling?
HAYNES: I feel like kicking some butt! Next week is the deadline for me to defend my title and I want Mr. Owen to sign a championship match for next Saturday night! Any opponent will do! Spivey was trying to put an end to Wahoo in there and nobody is gonna hurt a friend of mine!
STASIAK: I'm sure we can find a challenger for your title!
Kevin Kelly enters the Crow's Nest!
KELLY: What about me? Will you give me a shot, Haynes, or duck me like everybody else?
HAYNES: You've got a loose lip and an attitude that I'll be glad to adjust! Bring it on!
STASIAK: Don't miss next week's Portland Wrestling!
DARK MATCHES:
Master of Pain (w/ Ron Fuller) downed Steve DiSalvo, pinning him after a reverse piledriver.
The Grappler & Jimmy Golden (w/ Ron Fuller) beat “Ragin Bull” Manny Fernandez & Dirty Dutch Mantel via DQ. Grappler and Golden had used a foreign object to open Manny up. Finally, Dutch had seen enough and went after the heels with Shoo Baby! The ref had no choice but to DQ the faces.
Cowboy Scott Casey & Ronnie Garvin defeated “Black Ninja” Kendo Nagasaki & Abdullah the Butcher(w/Ron Fuller) via DQ when Fuller and Jimmy Golden interfered. Casey and Garvin were taking a horrible beating until Manny Fernandez did the Spirit of '76, running in with his head bandaged and swinging a chair! Garvin and Fernandez shook hands afterwards and Garvin asked Don Owen to sign a match next week with Garvin and Fernandez against Golden & Fuller! Owen said he would do his best to book that match!
Taped live on 12/11/87 at the Portland Sports Arena in Portland, Oregon to air at 11 PM on KPTV and an edited tape of this show airs in syndication as “Big Time Wrestling” the next week on stations throughout Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and British Columbia.
Announcers: Don Coss & Stan Stasiak
Ring Announcer: Don Owen
Referees: Sandy Barr & David Manning
COSS: Welcome to Portland Wrestling. If you've never joined us, you picked a good place to get started! Due to the requests of thousands of fans and Tom Peterson, Don Owen has decided that the Indian strap match between Wahoo McDaniel and Dangerous Dan Spivey will be on TV! Parental discretion is advised. Adrian Strewet will draw a name and defend the TV Title this week, plus much more great wrestling action! Let's go down to the ring for our opening bout...
Sam Houston vs. Billy Anderson: The veteran Anderson gives Houston some trouble, but Sam hits the bulldog for the win.
COSS: I'm joined here by the man who calls himself “Mr. Magnificent”, Kevin Kelly! I understand that you are dissatisfied...
KELLY: I'm sick and tired of being overlooked! Last week, there was some guy hacking his way through a wall with a sword! Is that what I need to do? Do I need to paint my face or play music? I should be in main events! I should have a belt around this 32 inch waist! Adrian Street, put my name in that pink hat of yours! Haynes, get out of bed and give me a shot! You people honestly think Haynes has the best body in this promotion? Look at this! (pulls shirt off and flexes)
COSS: A very intense Kevin Kelly!
COMMERCIAL
STASIAK: I am here with Bad Leroy Brown and Iceman King Parsons. Men, last week, newcomers the Super Samoans tried to make a statement. They did it by jumping the two of you and they really worked you two over!
BROWN: Stan the Man, let me tell you one thing: They put us down, but not out! We got a match with them here on television this week and we plan on doing the beating tonight!
ICEMAN: Have mercy! Yeah, we got ourselves a booty kickin last week, but like Mama says: “It bes that way sometimes!” Those Samoans are big and bad, but we've taken on big and bad before and we're still standing! Ron Wright, you bring them on, old timer! The big man and the Iceman don't duck anybody!
Ken Patera vs. Superstar Bill Dundee: Dundee is the advisor of Patera's archrival Jos LeDuc. So that adds some heat to this one. Dundee relies on a hit and run strategy (and a chain, too!) to counteract Patera's awesome power. It works for a little while, but then Patera locks in a bearhug! Look out! Jos LeDuc and newcomer Nord the Berzerker jump in and attack Patera! Even Patera can't handles these odds! But here comes help! “Midnight Soldier” Brian Adams! Cowboy Scott Casey!Dundee leads his men in a retreat!
VTR:
!Don Coss is seated in a blackened studio with Billy Jack Haynes(still wearing the brace) and Wahoo McDaniel.
COSS: First off, I have to ask Billy: How are you feeling and when should we look for you back?
HAYNES: Don Coss, I'm feeling fine! Wahoo and my doc are telling me not to rush it, but according to the 30 day rule, I have to have a title defense on December 18. That's what I'm shooting for.
WAHOO: Now, Bill, you need to think this thing through and not try too much too soon!
HAYNES: I see your point, Wahoo, but I feel like I should be defending my belt and going after Spivey!
COSS: Speaking of Spivey, Wahoo, Don Owen signed your type of match, the strap match, for this week against Spivey. They couldn't get the Undisputed World Title on the line, but I think this is more about pride than anything else!
WAHOO: Pride and payback! Spivey, you call yourself Dangerous. You haven't seen dangerous until you've been attached to me with a 10 foot leather strap! I have never lost one of these and I don't plan on losing tonight!
HAYNES: Go get 'im, Wahoo! I'm behind you 100%
COMMMERCIAL
As the music blasts over the arena speakers, Bill Dundee leads his newest protege to the ring! Nord the Berzerker is wearing his Viking's helmet and waving his sword in the air! The fans keep their distance from this debuting wildman!
Nord the Berzerker (w/Superstar Bill Dundee) vs. Butcher Hughes: Our viewers in Vancouver know how tough Hughes is, but Nord is completely unimpressed. The Berzerker beats his rugged opponent from pillar to post before throwing him over the top rope like a sack of trash! Nord is DQ'd, but it doesn't phase him one little bit! He leaves the ring, grabs a chair and waylays Hughes! Dundee barely is able to call him off! Nord grabs his sword and stays at ringside, yelling “huss, huss!”
COMMERCIAL
We're about to have yet another newcomer make his TV debut, but the swordl wielding Berzerker and Dundee are still at ringside! As the music plays, Brian Adams makes his entrance! When Adams arrives at ringside, there's a staredown between he and Nord. In spite of the sword, Brian doesn't seem intimidated> Finally, Adams enters the ring for his bout...
“Midnight Soldier” Brian Adams vs. Dr. Zero: Dr. Zero is an athletically built masked man. The masked man is outsized and overmatched tonight! Adams combines martial arts techniques and power moves to dominate the action. Adams gets the pinfall win after applying his clawhold.
Hold on! The Berzerker is attempting to enter the ring with that sword of his! Dundee is desperately trying to coax him away from the ring! Dundee's other advisee, Jos LeDuc comes out and, along with Dundee, manages to get Nord to make an exit even as Brian Adams holds the ropes open invitingly! Stasiak says he would pay good money to see an Adams/Nord match!
COMMERCIAL
Buzz Sawyer is in the ring, stomping around and carrying his dog chain. Then, we hear...
Ricky Morton struts into the arena, high fiving guys and hugging gals on the way to the ring!
Ricky Morton vs. “Mad Dog” Buzz Sawyer: Sawyer is out for revenge for the Rock and Roll Express beating he and Matt Borne for the belts. Early on, Morton takes control with his speed making the difference. After about five minutes, Borne comes out to second his partner. At first, the Maniac only yells advice and encouragement to his partner. When Borne starts distracting and getting physically involved, Robert Gibson comes to ringside! It doesn't take long before Gibson and Borne are fighting at ringside while Morton battles the Mad Dog inside the ring! With Sandy Barr distracted by the goings on at ringside, Buzz grabs his chain and nails Ricky with it! Sawyer gets the tainted pinfall and the fans are not happy! Robert tends to his bloodied partner while the heels make the belt around the waist signal! This rivalry is far from over, fans!
COMMERCIAL
Ron Wright is standing in the ring with his Super Samoans. We hear...
Iceman Parsons and Bad Leroy Brown got left fro dead last week, but they are here for revenge!
Iceman King Parsons & Bad Leroy Brown vs. The Super Samoans(Afa & Kokina) [w/Ron Wright]: Iceman and Leroy take it to the Samoans and really have them going! It looks like it over when Iceman hits the butt bump on Afa! Kokina comes in for the save and Brown runs in to cut him off! Referee Sandy Barr gets Leroy out of the ring and as his back is turned, Koina drops a leg across the back of Iceman's neck! Afa reverses the pin! By the time the ref turns around, all there is to see is Afa pinning Iceman! The Super Samoans steal one!
COMMERCIAL
Don Coss is standing by in the Crow's Nest.
COSS: Your TV Champion, Exotic Adrian Street is here with Miss Linda and the pink hat. I assume we'll have another drawing this week...
STREET: Yes, I will draw the name of another top contender from my chapeau. Whomever I draw will receive a title match here tonight. Once again, these Portland peasants will be treated to a top flight match that they really don't deserve!
Street pulls a slip of paper out of his pink fedora and hands it to Coss!
COSS: The paper says ERIC EMBRY! Your former partner!
STREET: Eric, you were a horrible partner! It will be a pleasure to thrash you this week!
TV TITLE MATCH: Exotic Adrian Street © (w/Miss Linda) vs. Eric Embry: Embry seems one step of Street for the entire bout. Embry gets sevral near falls and it looks like this could be his night! In the end, Street surprises Embry with the crucifix pin to win the match and retain his belt. Afterwards, Embry offers to shake hands, but Street turns up his nose at Embry's attempt at sportsmanship!
COMMERCIAL
MAIN EVENT: Indian Strap Match: Dangerous Dan Spivey vs. Chief Wahoo McDaniel: During his introductions, Don Owen gives a viewer discretion notice for the TV audience and says they are airing this against his better judgment. He makes a point to stress that Spivey's Undisputed World Title is not on the line. Referee Sandy Barr has one heck of a time getting Spivey to attach the leather strap to his wrist! Wahoo has never lost one of these things and his skill with the strap is evident from the bell. Wahoo uses the strap to it's full advantage and makes Spivey look sill a few times. Spivey eventually blows his stack and starts using his power to take control of the match! Spivey is like a wildman as he uses the strap to strangle Wahoo! Spivey is choking the life out of the legendary veteran and there is nothing the ref can do to stop him!
Suddenly, there's a scream from the crowd! Billy Jack Haynes has come to ringside! Billy climbs on the ring apron! He's still wearing the neck brace...he'd better stay outta there!
HAYNES RIPS OFF THE BRACE AND THROWS IT INTO THE FANS!!! These fans are going wild! Haynes climbs into the ring! Spivey unfastens himself from the strap and goes nose to nose with Billy Jack! They're slugging it out! Haynes gets the best of it and tosses Spivey over the top rope! Ladies and gentlemen< Billy Jack is back!!!
Haynes makes his way to the Crow's Nest...
STASIAK: Billy, you look better than ever! How are you feeling?
HAYNES: I feel like kicking some butt! Next week is the deadline for me to defend my title and I want Mr. Owen to sign a championship match for next Saturday night! Any opponent will do! Spivey was trying to put an end to Wahoo in there and nobody is gonna hurt a friend of mine!
STASIAK: I'm sure we can find a challenger for your title!
Kevin Kelly enters the Crow's Nest!
KELLY: What about me? Will you give me a shot, Haynes, or duck me like everybody else?
HAYNES: You've got a loose lip and an attitude that I'll be glad to adjust! Bring it on!
STASIAK: Don't miss next week's Portland Wrestling!
DARK MATCHES:
Master of Pain (w/ Ron Fuller) downed Steve DiSalvo, pinning him after a reverse piledriver.
The Grappler & Jimmy Golden (w/ Ron Fuller) beat “Ragin Bull” Manny Fernandez & Dirty Dutch Mantel via DQ. Grappler and Golden had used a foreign object to open Manny up. Finally, Dutch had seen enough and went after the heels with Shoo Baby! The ref had no choice but to DQ the faces.
Cowboy Scott Casey & Ronnie Garvin defeated “Black Ninja” Kendo Nagasaki & Abdullah the Butcher(w/Ron Fuller) via DQ when Fuller and Jimmy Golden interfered. Casey and Garvin were taking a horrible beating until Manny Fernandez did the Spirit of '76, running in with his head bandaged and swinging a chair! Garvin and Fernandez shook hands afterwards and Garvin asked Don Owen to sign a match next week with Garvin and Fernandez against Golden & Fuller! Owen said he would do his best to book that match!
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