“Global Monday” 2/21/88
Feb 19, 2022 12:09:54 GMT
Post by tlyne on Feb 19, 2022 12:09:54 GMT
“Global Monday”
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped- 2/12/88
Airs- 2/21/88
Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura open the show.
Ross, “Jess, we’re back with ‘Global Monday’! The GWA remains the talk of the wrestling world!”
Ventura, “The action gets hotter and hotter!”
Ross, “We’ve got a great tag team main event. The popular Simpson Brothers return to meet Skandor Akbar’s Russians! Let’s go to Howard Finkel!”
Match #1
Phil LaFon vs. AJ Petruzzi
The popular young French Canadian has built a strong fan base especially among the young ladies. He goes after Petruzzi, and the big man is in retreat. LaFon goes for a sleeper, but AJ gets to the ropes. The big man from Pennsylvania gets in a few shots, LaFon hits a high crossbody for the win.
Winner-Phil LaFon
Match #2
“Mean” Mike Miller vs. Chick Donovan
Both of these men are veterans, and are hard workers. Donovan starts fast. He uses his strength to control the early action. Miller gets more aggressive, and things begin to turn in his favor. Donovan puts up a good fight, but Miller is too much. He uses the swinging neckbreaker for the win.
Winner- Mike Miller
Match #3
Kendall Windham vs. The Great Wojo
Kendall is the brother of the Global Champion. Wojo is very skilled, and also willing to mix it up. Wojo controls the early moments. Hevroughs up the thin Windham. Kendall mounts a comeback, and wins with the bulldog.
Winner-Kendall Windham
We see the “Piper’s Pit” set. Roddy Piper walks out.
Piper, “Hello everybody, RP here! The action here is getting hotter, and I love it! We got a big show coming up in Buffalo, and there’s one big match we all want to see. Randy Savage is the North American Champion, and maybe the best wrestler in the business. Skandor Akbar, and the Iron Sheik, are after that title. I don’t think he can beat Savage, but let’s bring out those two!”
Out walk General Skandor Akbar, the Iron Sheik, and the Bolsheviks.
Piper, “So, you brought the two dumb Russians too!”
Akbar, “Watch it Piper!”
Piper, “All right, all right. Let’s talk about the Iron Sheik. He is a former World Champion, but I think he’s over the hill, and he can’t beat Savage!”
Akbar, “If anyone knows “over the hill”, you do! If Savage thinks this is going to be easy, let him sign, and we’ll teach him a lesson!”
Piper, “You get your chance in Buffalo, my money is on “Macho”!”
Match #4
The Iron Sheik w/General Skandor Akbar vs.Buck Zumhofe
The Sheik is at his vicious best. He attacks Zumhofe and the rock and roller doesn’t know what hit him. Suplex after suplex pines he’s Buck. He mounts a brief comeback, but the Sheik clamps on the camel clutch, and Zumhofe submits.
Winner-The Iron Sheik
Match #5
Tito Santana vs. Gary Royal
Fan favorite Tito Santana meets a rugged veteran. Royal tries to control the pace. He slows down Tito. Royal pulls out all stops. He kicks, and punches, and Tito is in trouble. The crowd gets behind Santana, and he rallies. He uses the flying firearm for the win.
Winner-Tito Santana
Milt Avruskin is with the Simpson Brothers.
Avruskin, “With are two very popular young men returning to the GWA. Steve, and Shaun, Simpson, from Africa are back. Gentlemen, you’re not starting out easy, you meet General Skandor Akbar’s Bolshiviks.”
Steve, “Shaun and I love America, and we’re glad to be be back in the GWA. We know how tough the two Russians are. We want to wrestle the best, and those two are a challenge, but we’re ready!”
Shaun, “”My brother is right! We’re ready for anything!”
Avruskin, “The Simpsons vs. the Bolshiviks!”
Match #6
Tom Zenk vs. Frenchy Martin
The young ladies love Tom Zenk. He is handsome, and muscular. Martin is a cagey veteran. Frechy pulls out all the illegal moves, and Zenk is in some trouble.Zenk begins to rally. He uses his strength to gain control. Zenk hits a high crossbody for the win.
Winner-Tom Zenk
Jim Ross is with Hacksaw Jim Duggan.
Ross, “With me is one of the toughest men in the sport. Hacksaw Jim Duggan is the son of a Glens Falls, NY policeman. He was a member of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, now he is one of the top stars in the GWA. Hack, you have been locked in a feud with Butch Reed. Many people think you will be the next TV Champion.”
Duggan, “Jm Ross, I love wrestling, and I want that TV Title! Reed is tough, but I’m determined, and nothing’s going to stop me!”
Ross, “At the big show in Buffalo, you team up Barry Windham, to meet Reed and Ric Flair. A win there would give you a lot of momentum.”
Duggan, “That’s what I plan on doing, then I’m winning the title! HOOOOOOO!”
Ross, “Hacksaw Duggan is heading to the top!”
Match #7
The Bolsheviks w/General Skandor Akbar vs. Simpson Brothers
Our main event is here. The popular brothers from Africa will have to use their speed to combat the Russians power. Steve opens the contest with Zhukov. The big Russian starts fast. He traps Simpson in the corner and goes to work. The crowd is behind the Simpsons, and Steve draws on their cheers to escape. Steve uses his speed to frustrate Boris. Zhukov tags in the massive Volkoff. Nikolai works over Steve. He’s in trouble, and tags in his younger brother. The action picks up. Volkoff and Shaun are battling it out. Volkoff gets Simpson up in the backbreaker, and Shaun submits.
Winners- The Bolsheviks
Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura close the show.
Ross, “Jess, the GWA gets better and better.”
Ventura, “It sure does Ross!”
Ross, “Next week is going to be a big one! The Global Champion will be in action, Barry Windham will take on ‘Wild’ Bill Irwin, don’t miss it!”
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped- 2/12/88
Airs- 2/21/88
Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura open the show.
Ross, “Jess, we’re back with ‘Global Monday’! The GWA remains the talk of the wrestling world!”
Ventura, “The action gets hotter and hotter!”
Ross, “We’ve got a great tag team main event. The popular Simpson Brothers return to meet Skandor Akbar’s Russians! Let’s go to Howard Finkel!”
Match #1
Phil LaFon vs. AJ Petruzzi
The popular young French Canadian has built a strong fan base especially among the young ladies. He goes after Petruzzi, and the big man is in retreat. LaFon goes for a sleeper, but AJ gets to the ropes. The big man from Pennsylvania gets in a few shots, LaFon hits a high crossbody for the win.
Winner-Phil LaFon
Match #2
“Mean” Mike Miller vs. Chick Donovan
Both of these men are veterans, and are hard workers. Donovan starts fast. He uses his strength to control the early action. Miller gets more aggressive, and things begin to turn in his favor. Donovan puts up a good fight, but Miller is too much. He uses the swinging neckbreaker for the win.
Winner- Mike Miller
Match #3
Kendall Windham vs. The Great Wojo
Kendall is the brother of the Global Champion. Wojo is very skilled, and also willing to mix it up. Wojo controls the early moments. Hevroughs up the thin Windham. Kendall mounts a comeback, and wins with the bulldog.
Winner-Kendall Windham
We see the “Piper’s Pit” set. Roddy Piper walks out.
Piper, “Hello everybody, RP here! The action here is getting hotter, and I love it! We got a big show coming up in Buffalo, and there’s one big match we all want to see. Randy Savage is the North American Champion, and maybe the best wrestler in the business. Skandor Akbar, and the Iron Sheik, are after that title. I don’t think he can beat Savage, but let’s bring out those two!”
Out walk General Skandor Akbar, the Iron Sheik, and the Bolsheviks.
Piper, “So, you brought the two dumb Russians too!”
Akbar, “Watch it Piper!”
Piper, “All right, all right. Let’s talk about the Iron Sheik. He is a former World Champion, but I think he’s over the hill, and he can’t beat Savage!”
Akbar, “If anyone knows “over the hill”, you do! If Savage thinks this is going to be easy, let him sign, and we’ll teach him a lesson!”
Piper, “You get your chance in Buffalo, my money is on “Macho”!”
Match #4
The Iron Sheik w/General Skandor Akbar vs.Buck Zumhofe
The Sheik is at his vicious best. He attacks Zumhofe and the rock and roller doesn’t know what hit him. Suplex after suplex pines he’s Buck. He mounts a brief comeback, but the Sheik clamps on the camel clutch, and Zumhofe submits.
Winner-The Iron Sheik
Match #5
Tito Santana vs. Gary Royal
Fan favorite Tito Santana meets a rugged veteran. Royal tries to control the pace. He slows down Tito. Royal pulls out all stops. He kicks, and punches, and Tito is in trouble. The crowd gets behind Santana, and he rallies. He uses the flying firearm for the win.
Winner-Tito Santana
Milt Avruskin is with the Simpson Brothers.
Avruskin, “With are two very popular young men returning to the GWA. Steve, and Shaun, Simpson, from Africa are back. Gentlemen, you’re not starting out easy, you meet General Skandor Akbar’s Bolshiviks.”
Steve, “Shaun and I love America, and we’re glad to be be back in the GWA. We know how tough the two Russians are. We want to wrestle the best, and those two are a challenge, but we’re ready!”
Shaun, “”My brother is right! We’re ready for anything!”
Avruskin, “The Simpsons vs. the Bolshiviks!”
Match #6
Tom Zenk vs. Frenchy Martin
The young ladies love Tom Zenk. He is handsome, and muscular. Martin is a cagey veteran. Frechy pulls out all the illegal moves, and Zenk is in some trouble.Zenk begins to rally. He uses his strength to gain control. Zenk hits a high crossbody for the win.
Winner-Tom Zenk
Jim Ross is with Hacksaw Jim Duggan.
Ross, “With me is one of the toughest men in the sport. Hacksaw Jim Duggan is the son of a Glens Falls, NY policeman. He was a member of the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons, now he is one of the top stars in the GWA. Hack, you have been locked in a feud with Butch Reed. Many people think you will be the next TV Champion.”
Duggan, “Jm Ross, I love wrestling, and I want that TV Title! Reed is tough, but I’m determined, and nothing’s going to stop me!”
Ross, “At the big show in Buffalo, you team up Barry Windham, to meet Reed and Ric Flair. A win there would give you a lot of momentum.”
Duggan, “That’s what I plan on doing, then I’m winning the title! HOOOOOOO!”
Ross, “Hacksaw Duggan is heading to the top!”
Match #7
The Bolsheviks w/General Skandor Akbar vs. Simpson Brothers
Our main event is here. The popular brothers from Africa will have to use their speed to combat the Russians power. Steve opens the contest with Zhukov. The big Russian starts fast. He traps Simpson in the corner and goes to work. The crowd is behind the Simpsons, and Steve draws on their cheers to escape. Steve uses his speed to frustrate Boris. Zhukov tags in the massive Volkoff. Nikolai works over Steve. He’s in trouble, and tags in his younger brother. The action picks up. Volkoff and Shaun are battling it out. Volkoff gets Simpson up in the backbreaker, and Shaun submits.
Winners- The Bolsheviks
Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura close the show.
Ross, “Jess, the GWA gets better and better.”
Ventura, “It sure does Ross!”
Ross, “Next week is going to be a big one! The Global Champion will be in action, Barry Windham will take on ‘Wild’ Bill Irwin, don’t miss it!”
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