AWF Monday Night Wrestling 9/26/88: BIG SHOWS SHAPING UP
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American Wrestling Federation
MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING
9/26/88
ESPN 8-9pm Monday night
Taped 9/19/88 from Grand Rapids, MI ON ESPN
Slightly repackaged version used for syndication upcoming weekend.
Promoter: Topo
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
President: Baron Von Rashcke
Play by Play: Tony Schiavone, Eric Bischoff and Paul E. Dangerously
Interviews: Ken Resnick
Ring Announcer: Gary Michael Cappetta
Referees: Randy Anderson, Tommy Young, Danny Davis
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Tony: “MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING IS LIVE ON ESPN! This week, Jake Roberts, the Road Warriors, and Greg “Crippler” Valentine are all in action!
Eric: “The Super Clash Control Center is back with more announcements on that big card and Friday Night at The Matches. We will also hear from the AWF World Tag Team Champions Demolition and learn more from KO B Ware!
Paul: “AND speaking of 'KOs' I will deliver a KNOCK OUT as Chef Dino Bravo shows off his new recipes AND will have a ‘Knock Out’ of an announcement that will ROCK Friday Night at the Matches October 7 in Salt Lake City!
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The Karate Kids are in the ring and JIM CORNETTE HAS THE MIKE!
“The Karate Kids, huh? You two look like extras in the worst third rate chop-sockey movie of all time! Ladies and gentlemen let me introduce you to the two REAL Diamonds of the Dojo, Beautiful Black Belt Bobby Eaton, and Sweet Sensei Stan Lane, the MIDNIGHT EXPRESS!
THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS w/Jim Cornette def. THE KARATE KIDS with a Stan Lane savate kick to Kid #2!
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Pretape comments with Ken Resnick as he tracks down Slick and DEMOLITION walking down a hallway.
Ken: “Excuse me, excuse me Slick, and Demolition. I am sorry to interrupt you from leaving the arena, but for weeks now, the Road Warriors have demanded a world tag team match against you at Super Clash, October 30 in Chicago, but we have received no response!
Slick: “Well, let Soul Brutha Slick give them no good danged Warriors a response right NOW! You two JIVE TURKEYS ain't beat NOBOADY, man, and Demolition don't rassle SUCKAS, Ken Resnick!
“NOOOOOW! Tell ‘em Axe!
Axe: “Ken Resnick, what have the Road Warriors proven? NOTHING! They have come out here on ESPN week after week and beat up a buncha NOBODIES!
Smash: “Were tired of being told we have to wrestle Hawk, and we have to wrestle Animal, all because it’s in this crumb town Chicago! Well we are the AWF champions, and we say WE will wrestle who WE want for these titles, whenever and wherever we want!
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JAKE ROBERTS def. ERIC EMBRY with a DDT and places Lucifer on him!
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AWF SUPER CLASH CONTROL CENTER w/Ken Resnick
AMERICAN WRESTLING FEDERATION
Proudly presents
SUPER CLASH
INTERNATIONAL AMPHITHEATER
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
OM PPV AND CLOSED CIRCUIT
10/15/88 8PM EST
ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
HERCULES HERNANDEZ w/Jimmy Hart V JUNKYARD DOG
JIMMY “SUPERFLY” SNUKA V DON MURACCO w/Jimmy Hart
Just announced!
MIDNITE EXPRESS w/Jim Cornette v MIDNIGHT ROCKERS!
AND . . .
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES
OCTOBER 7, 1988
8-10 EST RIGHT HERE ON ESPN!
FROM THE SALT PALACE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
MAIN EVENT
RUSSIAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
NIKITA KOLOFF w/Sheik Adnan V BRUTUS BEEFCAKE
KO B WARE, THE MIDNIGHT ROCKERS, AND THE MIDNITE EXPRESS IN ACTION!
PLUS . . A VERY SPECIAL EDITION OF THE DANGER ZONE WITH A SURPRISE GUEST!
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MIDNIGHT ROCKERS def. KEN TIMBS + STEVE LOMBARDI
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DANGER ZONE WITH PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY w/Big Bubba Rogers
Paul is standing in front of several hot plates.
“I’M Paul E. Dangerously, and YOU’RE NOT! At this time allow me to introduce with manager Jimmy Hart, the GREATEST CULINARY EXPERT IN THE AWF, CHEF DINO BRAVO!
Bravo, in a full chef’s outfit with the hat, and Hart come out to a chorus of boos!
Bravo: “I ask you question Paul Dangerously. You have been to my kitchen at Bravo’s and have you ever had a bad meal?
Paul: “No, never SIR!
“First, allow me to uncover . . . . .French Tuna Eyeballs!
“And finally, Mister Paul E and Bubba behold by ultimate masterpiece . . . .
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“LIMBURGER BAT SOUP!
“Please, Mr. Dangerously, enjoy, as I have a special challenge!
Paul digs in and chews on the food, but then quickly, behind Dino’s back as he is speaking, spits out, and even almost vomits, after trying each dish! NOT BUBBA who chows down with glee!
Chef: “I am out of BUSINESS with my wonderful restaurant, Bravo’s! And that is because of a biased, unfair review given by one man . . . . ANDRE THE GIANT!
As Paul wretches at the food, Bubba still scoops it up and can’t get enough!
“Therefore, Andre the Giant, I will make you PAY for trying to ruin my dream of being a great French chef . . . . Andre the Giant . . .at Friday Night at the Matches October 7 right here on ESPN:
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“I CHALLENGE YOU TO A MATCH!!!!!
PAUL WRITHES OUT THE FOOD IN HIS MOUTH, AS BUBBA GETS SECONDS!
Paul grabs the mike: “WHOA, WHOA, WHOA, Chef Dino, and that food you brought out was FANTASTIC by the way . . . . did you just say you are challenging ANDRE THE GIANT OCTOBER 7???
Dino does his little side to side dance as he talks!: “THAT’S RIGHT PAUL E IF THAT ANDRE THE GIANT GOOF THINKS he has got the better of Chef Dino Bravo, I challenge him to a match in Salt Lake City, where I will not only slice and dice the Giant, I will put him on a skewer, stick an apple in his mouth, and DISPLAY HIM FOR THE BIG, FAT GIANT PIG THAT HE IS!!! ANDRE YOU ARE A VERY BRAVE MAN, HIDING BEHIND A CURTAIN IN MY BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANT, DELIBERATELY WRITING A BAD REVIEW BEHIND MY BACK, BUT WILL YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO FACE THE CHEF!
Paul: “FANS, THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN MADE, hey Andre, will you have the guts to take on this man, CHEF DINO BRAVO, AT FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES? Great cooking by the way, Dino!
They shake hands, and as soon as Bravo turns his back, Paul pulls out a tissue and wipes off his mouth and puts it in Bubba’s suit pocket as Bubba takes thirds!
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RUSSIAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
NIKITA KOLOFF w/Sheik Adnan def. ICEMAN PARSONS with the Russian sickle!
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Tony: “BREAKING NEWS, Andre the Giant has ACCEPTED Chef Dino Bravo’s challenge for Friday Night at the Matches October 7, 8-10 pm live from Salt Lake City right here on ESPN! Eric, where is Paul, by the way?
Eric: “Probably throwing up in the bathroom Tony!
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THE ROAD WARRIORS w/Paul Ellering DESTROY PRINCE KAHUNA + TOMMY FERRARA with the Doomsday Device! The Roadies are RED-ASSED!
Tony: “WHAT DEVASTATION BY THE ROAD WARRIORS HERE ON ESPN!
Eric: “I think Hawk and Animal got wind of what Demolition said about the earlier this hour, and they are DETERMINED to send a message!
Tony: “You’re right, Eric, you really are! Words from KO B Ware and Greg Valentine in action as we wrap up the hour!
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Tony: “A big week of Monday Night Wrestling right here on ESPN next week! Nikita Koloff defends the Russian belt, The Road Warriors will be in the ring as well as Hercules Hernandez, the Midnite Express, the Midnight Rockers and BRUTUS BEEFCAKE will be here just days before his challenge for the Russian belt at Friday Night at the Matches.
Eric: “The full lineup for Friday Night at the Matches will be announced, and hey speaking of which who will be this special guest of the Danger Zone on ESPN October 7 pm Paul E?
Paul: “NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, BISCHOFF, but next week right here on MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING my man, World TV Champion RICK RUDE will be right here on the Danger Zone to announce his BIG challenger for the belt for Friday Night at the Matches!
Tony: “Speaking of Friday Night at the Matches, October 7 8pm right here on ESPN, lets go to Ken Resnick who is with KO B Ware!
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Pretape from KO B Ware where we see KO punching a training bag, sparring, and skipping rope.
Ken Resnick sits down with KO who announces he has an announcement for Friday Night at the Matches:
KO: “That’s right Ken Resnick like I said my main goal is to challenge a MAJOR AWF wrestler at Super Clash but before I do that I feel I have to establish and be confident in my new supplement to my skill set, which is now boxing, and I have signed a match with another man that has both boxing and pro wrestling experience, Derrick Dukes.
Ken: “Let’s look right now:
Video showing Dukes boxing and wrestling.
Ken: “Fans this man KO B Ware takes on Derrick Dukes at Friday Night at the Matches!
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GREG “THE CRIPPLER” VALENTINE w/Jimmy Hart def. MICKEY DOYLE via submission, and does not let go, and while Valentine lets go before the ref can do the post match five count, Doyle is stretchered out!
Tony: “Greg Valentine’s reign of terror continues unchallenged! Its almost like someone needs to knock him out and teach him a lesson! See you next week right here on ESPN!
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AMERICAN WRESTLING FEDERATION
Proudly presents
SUPER CLASH
INTERNATIONAL AMPHITHEATER
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
OM PPV AND CLOSED CIRCUIT
10/15/88 8PM EST
ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
HERCULES HERNANDEZ w/Jimmy Hart V JUNKYARD DOG
JIMMY “SUPERFLY” SNUKA V DON MURACCO w/Jimmy Hart
Just announced!
MIDNITE EXPRESS w/Jim Cornette v MIDNIGHT ROCKERS!
AND . . .
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES
OCTOBER 7, 1988
8-10 EST RIGHT HERE ON ESPN!
FROM THE SALT PALACE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
MAIN EVENT
RUSSIAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
NIKITA KOLOFF w/Sheik Adnan V BRUTUS BEEFCAKE
ANDRE THE GIANT V CHEF DINO BRAVO
KO B WARE, THE MIDNIGHT ROCKERS, AND THE MIDNITE EXPRESS IN ACTION!
PLUS . . A VERY SPECIAL EDITION OF THE DANGER ZONE WITH A SURPRISE GUEST!
MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING
9/26/88
ESPN 8-9pm Monday night
Taped 9/19/88 from Grand Rapids, MI ON ESPN
Slightly repackaged version used for syndication upcoming weekend.
Promoter: Topo
Headquarters: Chicago, IL
President: Baron Von Rashcke
Play by Play: Tony Schiavone, Eric Bischoff and Paul E. Dangerously
Interviews: Ken Resnick
Ring Announcer: Gary Michael Cappetta
Referees: Randy Anderson, Tommy Young, Danny Davis
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Tony: “MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING IS LIVE ON ESPN! This week, Jake Roberts, the Road Warriors, and Greg “Crippler” Valentine are all in action!
Eric: “The Super Clash Control Center is back with more announcements on that big card and Friday Night at The Matches. We will also hear from the AWF World Tag Team Champions Demolition and learn more from KO B Ware!
Paul: “AND speaking of 'KOs' I will deliver a KNOCK OUT as Chef Dino Bravo shows off his new recipes AND will have a ‘Knock Out’ of an announcement that will ROCK Friday Night at the Matches October 7 in Salt Lake City!
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The Karate Kids are in the ring and JIM CORNETTE HAS THE MIKE!
“The Karate Kids, huh? You two look like extras in the worst third rate chop-sockey movie of all time! Ladies and gentlemen let me introduce you to the two REAL Diamonds of the Dojo, Beautiful Black Belt Bobby Eaton, and Sweet Sensei Stan Lane, the MIDNIGHT EXPRESS!
THE MIDNIGHT EXPRESS w/Jim Cornette def. THE KARATE KIDS with a Stan Lane savate kick to Kid #2!
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Pretape comments with Ken Resnick as he tracks down Slick and DEMOLITION walking down a hallway.
Ken: “Excuse me, excuse me Slick, and Demolition. I am sorry to interrupt you from leaving the arena, but for weeks now, the Road Warriors have demanded a world tag team match against you at Super Clash, October 30 in Chicago, but we have received no response!
Slick: “Well, let Soul Brutha Slick give them no good danged Warriors a response right NOW! You two JIVE TURKEYS ain't beat NOBOADY, man, and Demolition don't rassle SUCKAS, Ken Resnick!
“NOOOOOW! Tell ‘em Axe!
Axe: “Ken Resnick, what have the Road Warriors proven? NOTHING! They have come out here on ESPN week after week and beat up a buncha NOBODIES!
Smash: “Were tired of being told we have to wrestle Hawk, and we have to wrestle Animal, all because it’s in this crumb town Chicago! Well we are the AWF champions, and we say WE will wrestle who WE want for these titles, whenever and wherever we want!
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JAKE ROBERTS def. ERIC EMBRY with a DDT and places Lucifer on him!
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AWF SUPER CLASH CONTROL CENTER w/Ken Resnick
AMERICAN WRESTLING FEDERATION
Proudly presents
SUPER CLASH
INTERNATIONAL AMPHITHEATER
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
OM PPV AND CLOSED CIRCUIT
10/15/88 8PM EST
ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
HERCULES HERNANDEZ w/Jimmy Hart V JUNKYARD DOG
JIMMY “SUPERFLY” SNUKA V DON MURACCO w/Jimmy Hart
Just announced!
MIDNITE EXPRESS w/Jim Cornette v MIDNIGHT ROCKERS!
AND . . .
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES
OCTOBER 7, 1988
8-10 EST RIGHT HERE ON ESPN!
FROM THE SALT PALACE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
MAIN EVENT
RUSSIAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
NIKITA KOLOFF w/Sheik Adnan V BRUTUS BEEFCAKE
KO B WARE, THE MIDNIGHT ROCKERS, AND THE MIDNITE EXPRESS IN ACTION!
PLUS . . A VERY SPECIAL EDITION OF THE DANGER ZONE WITH A SURPRISE GUEST!
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BREAK
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MIDNIGHT ROCKERS def. KEN TIMBS + STEVE LOMBARDI
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DANGER ZONE WITH PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY w/Big Bubba Rogers
Paul is standing in front of several hot plates.
“I’M Paul E. Dangerously, and YOU’RE NOT! At this time allow me to introduce with manager Jimmy Hart, the GREATEST CULINARY EXPERT IN THE AWF, CHEF DINO BRAVO!
Bravo, in a full chef’s outfit with the hat, and Hart come out to a chorus of boos!
Bravo: “I ask you question Paul Dangerously. You have been to my kitchen at Bravo’s and have you ever had a bad meal?
Paul: “No, never SIR!
Dino: “That is right, and to prove it, I have brought to the Danger Zone my THREE NEW SIGNATURE DISHES!
“First, allow me to uncover . . . . .French Tuna Eyeballs!
“Next dish . . . .
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" . . . . .an ANCHOVY OMELETTE!
“And finally, Mister Paul E and Bubba behold by ultimate masterpiece . . . .
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“LIMBURGER BAT SOUP!
“Please, Mr. Dangerously, enjoy, as I have a special challenge!
Paul digs in and chews on the food, but then quickly, behind Dino’s back as he is speaking, spits out, and even almost vomits, after trying each dish! NOT BUBBA who chows down with glee!
Chef: “I am out of BUSINESS with my wonderful restaurant, Bravo’s! And that is because of a biased, unfair review given by one man . . . . ANDRE THE GIANT!
As Paul wretches at the food, Bubba still scoops it up and can’t get enough!
“Therefore, Andre the Giant, I will make you PAY for trying to ruin my dream of being a great French chef . . . . Andre the Giant . . .at Friday Night at the Matches October 7 right here on ESPN:
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“I CHALLENGE YOU TO A MATCH!!!!!
PAUL WRITHES OUT THE FOOD IN HIS MOUTH, AS BUBBA GETS SECONDS!
Paul grabs the mike: “WHOA, WHOA, WHOA, Chef Dino, and that food you brought out was FANTASTIC by the way . . . . did you just say you are challenging ANDRE THE GIANT OCTOBER 7???
Dino does his little side to side dance as he talks!: “THAT’S RIGHT PAUL E IF THAT ANDRE THE GIANT GOOF THINKS he has got the better of Chef Dino Bravo, I challenge him to a match in Salt Lake City, where I will not only slice and dice the Giant, I will put him on a skewer, stick an apple in his mouth, and DISPLAY HIM FOR THE BIG, FAT GIANT PIG THAT HE IS!!! ANDRE YOU ARE A VERY BRAVE MAN, HIDING BEHIND A CURTAIN IN MY BEAUTIFUL RESTAURANT, DELIBERATELY WRITING A BAD REVIEW BEHIND MY BACK, BUT WILL YOU HAVE THE GUTS TO FACE THE CHEF!
Paul: “FANS, THE CHALLENGE HAS BEEN MADE, hey Andre, will you have the guts to take on this man, CHEF DINO BRAVO, AT FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES? Great cooking by the way, Dino!
They shake hands, and as soon as Bravo turns his back, Paul pulls out a tissue and wipes off his mouth and puts it in Bubba’s suit pocket as Bubba takes thirds!
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RUSSIAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
NIKITA KOLOFF w/Sheik Adnan def. ICEMAN PARSONS with the Russian sickle!
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BREAK
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Tony: “BREAKING NEWS, Andre the Giant has ACCEPTED Chef Dino Bravo’s challenge for Friday Night at the Matches October 7, 8-10 pm live from Salt Lake City right here on ESPN! Eric, where is Paul, by the way?
Eric: “Probably throwing up in the bathroom Tony!
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THE ROAD WARRIORS w/Paul Ellering DESTROY PRINCE KAHUNA + TOMMY FERRARA with the Doomsday Device! The Roadies are RED-ASSED!
Tony: “WHAT DEVASTATION BY THE ROAD WARRIORS HERE ON ESPN!
Eric: “I think Hawk and Animal got wind of what Demolition said about the earlier this hour, and they are DETERMINED to send a message!
Tony: “You’re right, Eric, you really are! Words from KO B Ware and Greg Valentine in action as we wrap up the hour!
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BREAK
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Tony: “A big week of Monday Night Wrestling right here on ESPN next week! Nikita Koloff defends the Russian belt, The Road Warriors will be in the ring as well as Hercules Hernandez, the Midnite Express, the Midnight Rockers and BRUTUS BEEFCAKE will be here just days before his challenge for the Russian belt at Friday Night at the Matches.
Eric: “The full lineup for Friday Night at the Matches will be announced, and hey speaking of which who will be this special guest of the Danger Zone on ESPN October 7 pm Paul E?
Paul: “NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS, BISCHOFF, but next week right here on MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING my man, World TV Champion RICK RUDE will be right here on the Danger Zone to announce his BIG challenger for the belt for Friday Night at the Matches!
Tony: “Speaking of Friday Night at the Matches, October 7 8pm right here on ESPN, lets go to Ken Resnick who is with KO B Ware!
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Pretape from KO B Ware where we see KO punching a training bag, sparring, and skipping rope.
Ken Resnick sits down with KO who announces he has an announcement for Friday Night at the Matches:
KO: “That’s right Ken Resnick like I said my main goal is to challenge a MAJOR AWF wrestler at Super Clash but before I do that I feel I have to establish and be confident in my new supplement to my skill set, which is now boxing, and I have signed a match with another man that has both boxing and pro wrestling experience, Derrick Dukes.
Ken: “Let’s look right now:
Video showing Dukes boxing and wrestling.
Ken: “Fans this man KO B Ware takes on Derrick Dukes at Friday Night at the Matches!
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GREG “THE CRIPPLER” VALENTINE w/Jimmy Hart def. MICKEY DOYLE via submission, and does not let go, and while Valentine lets go before the ref can do the post match five count, Doyle is stretchered out!
Tony: “Greg Valentine’s reign of terror continues unchallenged! Its almost like someone needs to knock him out and teach him a lesson! See you next week right here on ESPN!
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..
.
AMERICAN WRESTLING FEDERATION
Proudly presents
SUPER CLASH
INTERNATIONAL AMPHITHEATER
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS
OM PPV AND CLOSED CIRCUIT
10/15/88 8PM EST
ANNOUNCED SO FAR:
HERCULES HERNANDEZ w/Jimmy Hart V JUNKYARD DOG
JIMMY “SUPERFLY” SNUKA V DON MURACCO w/Jimmy Hart
Just announced!
MIDNITE EXPRESS w/Jim Cornette v MIDNIGHT ROCKERS!
AND . . .
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES
OCTOBER 7, 1988
8-10 EST RIGHT HERE ON ESPN!
FROM THE SALT PALACE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
MAIN EVENT
RUSSIAN HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
NIKITA KOLOFF w/Sheik Adnan V BRUTUS BEEFCAKE
ANDRE THE GIANT V CHEF DINO BRAVO
KO B WARE, THE MIDNIGHT ROCKERS, AND THE MIDNITE EXPRESS IN ACTION!
PLUS . . A VERY SPECIAL EDITION OF THE DANGER ZONE WITH A SURPRISE GUEST!
Working on it now.