GWA “Global Monday” 4/18/88
Apr 16, 2022 18:09:02 GMT
Post by tlyne on Apr 16, 2022 18:09:02 GMT
“Global Monday”
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped- 4/9/88
Airs- 4/18/88
Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura open the program.
Ross, “Welcome to ‘Global Monday’! We had such a great show last week. The Midnight Express proved just how good they really were. Tonight, Cornette and his men will be in ‘Piper’s Pit’.”
Ventura, “I told you that the Midnight Express were just that good, and they proved it!”
Ross, “Let’s get things started with Howard Finkel.”
Match #1
“Wild” Bill Irwin vs. Buck Zumhofe
The rugged biker from Duluth, MN is one of the toughest men in the sport. He goes right after Zumhofe. Buck uses his speed to stay alive. Irwin traps Buck in the corner. He pounds away. Zumhofe puts up a good fight, but Bill hits the big boot for the win.
Winner-Bill Irwin
Match #2
Johnny Smith vs. Larry Zbyszko
This is a rematch from “Spring Spectacular”. The powerful young Brit has his hands full. Zbyszko has shown a vicious streak, and has been unbeatable. Larry is aggressive and Smith is on the defensive. He dishes out punishment. Smith tries to use his strength, but Zbyszko is too much. He lands a neck breaker for the win.
Winner-Larry Zbyszko
Match #3
Tom Zenk vs. “Mean” Mike Miller
Zenk remains one of the most popular men in the GWA. He is very quick and athletic. Miller is more of a ground, and pound wrestler. It should be a good one. Tom starts fast. He flies around the ring. Miller is in early trouble. The Louisianan is able to slow the pace, and now he dishes out punishment. Zenk is able to rally and hit the flying body press for the win.
Winner-Tom Zenk
Jim Ross is with Barry Windham
Ross, “With me is the Global Champion Barry Windham. Mr. Windham, you and Ric Flair have signed to wrestle in arenas all over the country. Opinions are split over the outcome. A lot of experts feel Flair is over the hill, but others think that he is still the ‘Man’, and he’s going to regain the title. What do you think?”
Windham, “Nobody knows how good Flair is more than me. I’ve wrestled him before, and he’s great. He’s willing to break any rule, and he’s willing to injure anyone. I know what I’m getting involved in. I’ll walk down the aisle, and I’ll take care of business, you can count on that!”
Ross, “Flair vs. Windham is coming to an arena near you!”
Match #4
Non Title Match
Barry Windham (Global Champion) vs. Jerry Valiant
The Global Champion comes to the ring, and the crowd goes crazy. Valiant is a wily veteran, and he wrestles like it. He tries every dirty trick in the book. Barry begin to rally. The crowd gets behind him. Windham hits a bulldog for the win.
Winner-Barry Windham
Match #5
Non Title Match
Randy Savage (North American Champion) w/Miss Elizabeth vs. Moondog Rex
The North American Champion meets the rugged Moondog. Rex jumps Savage before the bell. Rex punches, kicks, and bites the Champion. Elizabeth is petrified with fear. The Moondog continues the attack, but Savage starts to rally. He lands big rights, and lefts. Rex is in retreat. Savage slams the big man, and climbs to the top rope. He hits the flying elbow for the win.
Winner-Randy Savage
Jim Ross is with the New Breed.
Ross, “With me are two popular young men, the New Breed. Gentlemen, welcome to the GWA.”
Royal, “After years on Alpha Centauri, we’ve gone back in time to make names for ourselves.”
Ross, “Alpha Centauri, future?”
Champion, “In the year 2014, wrestling is the ‘Sport of Kings’. That’s because President Piper has deemed it so.”
Ross, “President Piper, Roddy Piper?”
Royal, “Who else? President Piper has everyone wearing plaid kilts, it’s rather disturbing, but he likes it.”
Champion, “Sean, and I, we’re sent back to 1988 to become the Champions!”
Ross, “You and the Islanders have had some great matches.”
Royal, “The Flintstones are great wrestlers, but they’re from prehistoric times, the future will always prevail!”
Ross, “As they say in Oklahoma, ‘You don’t have to hang from a tree to be a nut’, but they are great wrestlers.”
Match #6
The New Breed vs. The Great Wojo and Dale Veasey
The strange, but talented, New Breed, take on two very skilled wrestlers. It’s Champion vs. Veasey to open the match. They go back and forth. Both men have their moments. Wojo tags in, and begins to dish out punishment. Champion fights back, and we have a brawl on our hands. Royal tags in, and uses his athleticism to take over. He hits a flying body press for the win. Keep your eyes on the New Breed.
Winners-The New Breed
Match #7
Rip “The Crippler” Oliver and “Playboy” Buddy Rose vs. Skip Young add Greg Gagne
The two veterans from the Pacific Northwest are a dangerous team. Young and Gagne need to be up to the task. Oliver and Young open the contest. Skip uses his high flying skills to control the early action. Oliver is able to ground him, and he rushes out punishment. Rose tags in, and the “Playboy'' continues the attack. Gagne tags in, and the second generation wrestler goes to work. Rose takes over and wins with the piledriver.
Winners-Rip Oliver and Buddy Rose
We see the “Piper’s Pit” set. Roddy Piper walks out.
Piper, “Hello everyone, RP here! I hate to say this, but my guests tonight are the best tag team in the sport, the Midnight Express!”
James E. Cornette and the Midnight Express walk out.
Cornette, “That’s right Piper, say it, the BEST tag team in the sport. We were great before, but Sweet Stan makes us even better.”
Piper, “Alright, you beat the Freebirds in their own match, I’ll give you that.”
Cornette, “That’s right, we took care of those two rednecks! Now here we are, on top of the world, and no one to challenge us. We are the top tram, and we’re going to stay on top!”
Piper, “Well, you are going to be challenged next week. You take on Skip Young and Ricky Santana. Those two kids will give you all you want!”
Cornette, “You have to be kidding, those two punks? Don’t make me laugh!”
A stage hand comes out and hands something to Piper.
Piper, “This is addressed to you.”
Piper hands it to Cornette. He opens the envelope.
Cornette, “It says, ‘Listen Everybody,’. What’s this?”
Piper, “I don’t know.”
The program ends with Cornette looking at the letter.
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped- 4/9/88
Airs- 4/18/88
Jim Ross and Jesse Ventura open the program.
Ross, “Welcome to ‘Global Monday’! We had such a great show last week. The Midnight Express proved just how good they really were. Tonight, Cornette and his men will be in ‘Piper’s Pit’.”
Ventura, “I told you that the Midnight Express were just that good, and they proved it!”
Ross, “Let’s get things started with Howard Finkel.”
Match #1
“Wild” Bill Irwin vs. Buck Zumhofe
The rugged biker from Duluth, MN is one of the toughest men in the sport. He goes right after Zumhofe. Buck uses his speed to stay alive. Irwin traps Buck in the corner. He pounds away. Zumhofe puts up a good fight, but Bill hits the big boot for the win.
Winner-Bill Irwin
Match #2
Johnny Smith vs. Larry Zbyszko
This is a rematch from “Spring Spectacular”. The powerful young Brit has his hands full. Zbyszko has shown a vicious streak, and has been unbeatable. Larry is aggressive and Smith is on the defensive. He dishes out punishment. Smith tries to use his strength, but Zbyszko is too much. He lands a neck breaker for the win.
Winner-Larry Zbyszko
Match #3
Tom Zenk vs. “Mean” Mike Miller
Zenk remains one of the most popular men in the GWA. He is very quick and athletic. Miller is more of a ground, and pound wrestler. It should be a good one. Tom starts fast. He flies around the ring. Miller is in early trouble. The Louisianan is able to slow the pace, and now he dishes out punishment. Zenk is able to rally and hit the flying body press for the win.
Winner-Tom Zenk
Jim Ross is with Barry Windham
Ross, “With me is the Global Champion Barry Windham. Mr. Windham, you and Ric Flair have signed to wrestle in arenas all over the country. Opinions are split over the outcome. A lot of experts feel Flair is over the hill, but others think that he is still the ‘Man’, and he’s going to regain the title. What do you think?”
Windham, “Nobody knows how good Flair is more than me. I’ve wrestled him before, and he’s great. He’s willing to break any rule, and he’s willing to injure anyone. I know what I’m getting involved in. I’ll walk down the aisle, and I’ll take care of business, you can count on that!”
Ross, “Flair vs. Windham is coming to an arena near you!”
Match #4
Non Title Match
Barry Windham (Global Champion) vs. Jerry Valiant
The Global Champion comes to the ring, and the crowd goes crazy. Valiant is a wily veteran, and he wrestles like it. He tries every dirty trick in the book. Barry begin to rally. The crowd gets behind him. Windham hits a bulldog for the win.
Winner-Barry Windham
Match #5
Non Title Match
Randy Savage (North American Champion) w/Miss Elizabeth vs. Moondog Rex
The North American Champion meets the rugged Moondog. Rex jumps Savage before the bell. Rex punches, kicks, and bites the Champion. Elizabeth is petrified with fear. The Moondog continues the attack, but Savage starts to rally. He lands big rights, and lefts. Rex is in retreat. Savage slams the big man, and climbs to the top rope. He hits the flying elbow for the win.
Winner-Randy Savage
Jim Ross is with the New Breed.
Ross, “With me are two popular young men, the New Breed. Gentlemen, welcome to the GWA.”
Royal, “After years on Alpha Centauri, we’ve gone back in time to make names for ourselves.”
Ross, “Alpha Centauri, future?”
Champion, “In the year 2014, wrestling is the ‘Sport of Kings’. That’s because President Piper has deemed it so.”
Ross, “President Piper, Roddy Piper?”
Royal, “Who else? President Piper has everyone wearing plaid kilts, it’s rather disturbing, but he likes it.”
Champion, “Sean, and I, we’re sent back to 1988 to become the Champions!”
Ross, “You and the Islanders have had some great matches.”
Royal, “The Flintstones are great wrestlers, but they’re from prehistoric times, the future will always prevail!”
Ross, “As they say in Oklahoma, ‘You don’t have to hang from a tree to be a nut’, but they are great wrestlers.”
Match #6
The New Breed vs. The Great Wojo and Dale Veasey
The strange, but talented, New Breed, take on two very skilled wrestlers. It’s Champion vs. Veasey to open the match. They go back and forth. Both men have their moments. Wojo tags in, and begins to dish out punishment. Champion fights back, and we have a brawl on our hands. Royal tags in, and uses his athleticism to take over. He hits a flying body press for the win. Keep your eyes on the New Breed.
Winners-The New Breed
Match #7
Rip “The Crippler” Oliver and “Playboy” Buddy Rose vs. Skip Young add Greg Gagne
The two veterans from the Pacific Northwest are a dangerous team. Young and Gagne need to be up to the task. Oliver and Young open the contest. Skip uses his high flying skills to control the early action. Oliver is able to ground him, and he rushes out punishment. Rose tags in, and the “Playboy'' continues the attack. Gagne tags in, and the second generation wrestler goes to work. Rose takes over and wins with the piledriver.
Winners-Rip Oliver and Buddy Rose
We see the “Piper’s Pit” set. Roddy Piper walks out.
Piper, “Hello everyone, RP here! I hate to say this, but my guests tonight are the best tag team in the sport, the Midnight Express!”
James E. Cornette and the Midnight Express walk out.
Cornette, “That’s right Piper, say it, the BEST tag team in the sport. We were great before, but Sweet Stan makes us even better.”
Piper, “Alright, you beat the Freebirds in their own match, I’ll give you that.”
Cornette, “That’s right, we took care of those two rednecks! Now here we are, on top of the world, and no one to challenge us. We are the top tram, and we’re going to stay on top!”
Piper, “Well, you are going to be challenged next week. You take on Skip Young and Ricky Santana. Those two kids will give you all you want!”
Cornette, “You have to be kidding, those two punks? Don’t make me laugh!”
A stage hand comes out and hands something to Piper.
Piper, “This is addressed to you.”
Piper hands it to Cornette. He opens the envelope.
Cornette, “It says, ‘Listen Everybody,’. What’s this?”
Piper, “I don’t know.”
The program ends with Cornette looking at the letter.
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