AWF Monday Night Wrestling 12/12/88: KOLOFF CHALLENGER IS:
Dec 16, 2022 6:46:43 GMT
Post by topo on Dec 16, 2022 6:46:43 GMT
American Wrestling Federation
MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING
12/12/88
ESPN 8-9pm Monday night
LIVE from Erie, PA 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: “WELCOME TO THE ORIGINAL MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING, only RIGHT HERE on ESPN, AS WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF SUPER CLASH ON TOUR! And what a big week of wrestling action we have fans as The All American Ron Simmons, and the Midnight Rockers will be in action as well as the return of CHEF DINO BRAVO to the AWF ring.
Eric: “Tony, another Hercules Hernandez tug of war, and our first FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES Control Center, as the AWF will be LIVE right here on ESPN December 30!
Paul: “FORGET Friday Night at the Matches, all eyes will be on the Danger Zone as Nikita Koloff’s challenger for the AWF World title at the BIG TICKET JANUARY 22 in Indianapolis will be announced THIS WEEK . . . . AND TRUST YOU ME this is a Danger Zone NO ONE WILL WANT TO MISS!
Tony: “LET’S GO TO THE RING!
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POWERS OF PAIN w/Sherri Martel def. TOMMY FERRERA + LARRY WILSON
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RON SIMMONS def. GAMA SINGH
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THE DANGER ZONE with PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY + BIG BUBBA ROGERS
Paul: “I’m Paul E. Dangerously and YOU’RE NOT AND THIS . . . . IS THE DANGER ZONE!
“Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, behind me is a podium and a table to the left and to the right, as I present to you the PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE THE CHALLENGER TO NIKITA KOLOFF FOR THE AWF WORLD TITLE AT THE BIG TICKET! And now it is my displeasure to welcome . . . . AWF President Baron Von Raschke!
Raschke goes to the podium:
“DER PEOPLE VANT TO KNOW . . . who is #1 contender to AWF VORLD CHAMPION! Virst allow me to introduce one of three challengers for this honor . . . . .TV CHAMPIONS JAKE ROBERTS!
“Next . . . . ULTIMATE WARRIOR!
“And finally the third vrestler to announce contendership for this title shot . . . .SID VICIOUS!
All three men are seated to viewer right of the podium as Baron announces the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION . . . . NIKITA KOLOFF! The Russian Nightmare comes out with manager General Adnan!
Nikita sits and puts his AWF belt on the table as Baron pulls out an envelope out of his suit pocket.
“And now the announcement ve have all been vaiting for:
“WHO CHALLENGE THIS MAN NIKITA KOLOFF AT BIG TICKET?
The Baron opens the envelope and seems surprised by the contents. He reaches into his suit and pulls out a pair of reading glasses to double check:
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“Vell, let me tell you the #1 contender is NOT here on this stage . . . . .
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“The AWF Championship Committee has selected as the #1 Contender for the AWF World Heavyweight Championship . . . .
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“AT 7’4”, 500 POUNDS, FROM GRENOBLE FRANCE: ANDRE THE GIANT!
“Godzilla” by Blue Oyster Cult plays and here he is coming in from stage right with Captain Lou Albano, ITS ANDRE! Jake Roberts and the Warrior immediately leap to their feet and shake hands and pat Andre on the back to congratulate him, as Sid stays seated. Nikita seems upset and speaks excitedly with his manager!
Andre shakes hands with Raschke and takes the podium!
Andre: “Thank you Baron and the AWF but I want to make one additional announcement, and this is all I will say before the contract signing between you and me at Friday Night at the Matches January 30, Nikita Koloff. Win or lose at Big Ticket January 22 . . .
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“THIS WILL BE MY LAST MATCH!
ANDRE AND LOU LEAVE AND NIKITA STANDS UP AND IS APOPLECTIC! He takes the podium!
“THIS BULL, BARON RASHCKE, ABSOLUTE BULL! COMRADE NIKITA HAVE WORKED OUT, PREPARED FOR ONE OF THESE THREE MEN, AND NOW I GET TOLD AT LAST MINUTE I HAVE TO FACE A 500 POUND, 7 FOOT FOUR MAN? THIS UNFAIR TO NIKITA, UNFAIR TO USSR, I WILL LAUNCH INTERNATIONAL PROTEST!
Paul: “FANS, A SHOCKER, ANDRE THE GIANT WILL CHALLENGE NIKITA KOLOFF AT BIG TICKET, AND IT WILL BE ANDRE'S LAST MATCH! FANS, we need to go to a break!
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SUPER CLASH ON TOUR/FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES CONTROL CENTER w/Ken Resnick
12/14 COLUMBUS
12/15 CINCINNATI
12/18 OTTAWA
12/21 WINNIPEG
12/25 DETROIT
1/1 TORONTO
12/30 FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES ST. LOUIS, MO LIVE ON ESPN!
THEN . . . . .1/22/89 THE BIG TICKET LIVE ON PPV, INDIANAPOLIS
AWF PRESENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES
12/30/88 8-10PM LIVE ON ESPN
FROM THE KIEL CENTER IN ST. LOUIS, MO
MAIN EVENT
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
ROAD WARRIORS w/Paul Ellering V KING KONG BUNDY + ONE MAN GANG w/General Adnan
WORLD TV CHAMPIONSHIP
JAKE “THE SNAKE” ROBERTS V CHEF DINO BRAVO w/Jimmy Hart
ANDRE THE GIANT-NIKITA KOLOFF CONTRACT SIGNING FOR BIG TICKET
MIDNIGHT ROCKERS V MIDNITE EXPRESS w/Jim Cornette
RAVISHING RICK RUDE w/Paul E. Dangerously v THE Z-MAN
PLUS MORE!
CHEF DINO BRAVO and Jimmy Hart in pretaped comments:
Jimmy: “Chef Dino, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime at Friday Night at the Matches when you challenge Jake Roberts for that TV title daddy!
Chef waves a big knife while he talks: “Jake Roberts, I have developed a NEW dish that uses PYTHON MEAT, after I take your TV title, I will take your serpent Alister and make a VERY SPECIAL STEW, a Dino Bravo signature DISH, and Jimmy? You will get the first taste!
Jimmy: “Jake Roberts when Friday Night at the Matches is over, you won’t have a belt OR a snake, and Chef, I can’t WAIT for that celebratory meal! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
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HERCULES HERNANDEZ w/Jimmy Hart $10,000 TUG O’ WAR CHALLENGE:
HERCULES HERNANDEZ V SKIP LUTHOR + KARL KOVAC
The two men almost manage to get Hercules over the line, but Hercules surges and LOOK AT THIS: HE CLOTHESLINES BOTH OPPONENTS AS THEY FLY ACROSS THE LINE, FANS, THERE IS NO NEED FOR THIS!
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BREAK
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Ken Resnick PRETAPE WITH ONE MAN GANG, KING KONG BUNDY, AND MANAGER ADNAN!
Ken: “Fans, the match has been made the Road Warriors will defend the AWF World Tag Team Championships against these men, KING KONG BUNDY AND THE ONE MAN GANG, and gentlemen, what will be your strategy coming into FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES, DECEMBER 30 right here on ESPN?
Adnan: “HALALHALALHALALALAL!!!
Bundy: “Little man, its very simple. The Road Warriors like to brag about how they are from the south side of Chicago but look at us. I’m TWICE the size of Hawk or Animal and grew up in the streets of Atlantic City New Jersey, where the only thing that divides a million dollar casino and having to kicks someone in the teeth for spare change just to eat is a SIDEWALK! And look at this man, the REAL big man from Chicago: One Man Gang.
Gang: “We can’t wait to walk into a wimpy city like St. Louis, beat up on these Toad Warriors, and take their belts! And that is exactly what will happen at FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES and it will be a RUSH!
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MIDNIGHT ROCKERS V SWEET DADDY FALCONE + MATT DERRINGER
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BREAK
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Tony: “Next week on Monday Night Wrestling, the Midnight Rockers, TV champion Jake Roberts, Powers of Pain and Ron Simmons all in action!
Eric: “Hercules Hernandez will be back with yet another $10,000 Tug of War Challenge and we will be looking forward to comments from Ron Simmons and the AWF World Tag Team Champions the ROAD WARRIORS!
Paul E: “AND NEXT WEEK ON THE DANGER ZONE . . . I already know he is not happy . . . the DISRESPECTED Russian Nightmare Nikita Koloff on the last minute surprise by the AWF that he will be forced to defend his AWF world title against . . . ANDRE THE GIANT! It’s disgusting, Tony Schiavone!
Tony: “Andres last match will take place 1/22 at The Big Ticket! I can’t wait! Let’s go to the ring!
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RON SIMMONS def. PRESTON STEELE
Tony: “What is on that man’s mind next week? See you next time on Monday Night Wrestling!
MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING
12/12/88
ESPN 8-9pm Monday night
LIVE from Erie, PA 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: “WELCOME TO THE ORIGINAL MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING, only RIGHT HERE on ESPN, AS WE ARE IN THE MIDDLE OF SUPER CLASH ON TOUR! And what a big week of wrestling action we have fans as The All American Ron Simmons, and the Midnight Rockers will be in action as well as the return of CHEF DINO BRAVO to the AWF ring.
Eric: “Tony, another Hercules Hernandez tug of war, and our first FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES Control Center, as the AWF will be LIVE right here on ESPN December 30!
Paul: “FORGET Friday Night at the Matches, all eyes will be on the Danger Zone as Nikita Koloff’s challenger for the AWF World title at the BIG TICKET JANUARY 22 in Indianapolis will be announced THIS WEEK . . . . AND TRUST YOU ME this is a Danger Zone NO ONE WILL WANT TO MISS!
Tony: “LET’S GO TO THE RING!
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POWERS OF PAIN w/Sherri Martel def. TOMMY FERRERA + LARRY WILSON
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BREAK
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RON SIMMONS def. GAMA SINGH
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THE DANGER ZONE with PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY + BIG BUBBA ROGERS
Paul: “I’m Paul E. Dangerously and YOU’RE NOT AND THIS . . . . IS THE DANGER ZONE!
“Ladies and gentlemen, as you can see, behind me is a podium and a table to the left and to the right, as I present to you the PRESS CONFERENCE TO ANNOUNCE THE CHALLENGER TO NIKITA KOLOFF FOR THE AWF WORLD TITLE AT THE BIG TICKET! And now it is my displeasure to welcome . . . . AWF President Baron Von Raschke!
Raschke goes to the podium:
“DER PEOPLE VANT TO KNOW . . . who is #1 contender to AWF VORLD CHAMPION! Virst allow me to introduce one of three challengers for this honor . . . . .TV CHAMPIONS JAKE ROBERTS!
“Next . . . . ULTIMATE WARRIOR!
“And finally the third vrestler to announce contendership for this title shot . . . .SID VICIOUS!
All three men are seated to viewer right of the podium as Baron announces the WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION . . . . NIKITA KOLOFF! The Russian Nightmare comes out with manager General Adnan!
Nikita sits and puts his AWF belt on the table as Baron pulls out an envelope out of his suit pocket.
“And now the announcement ve have all been vaiting for:
“WHO CHALLENGE THIS MAN NIKITA KOLOFF AT BIG TICKET?
The Baron opens the envelope and seems surprised by the contents. He reaches into his suit and pulls out a pair of reading glasses to double check:
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“Vell, let me tell you the #1 contender is NOT here on this stage . . . . .
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“The AWF Championship Committee has selected as the #1 Contender for the AWF World Heavyweight Championship . . . .
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“AT 7’4”, 500 POUNDS, FROM GRENOBLE FRANCE: ANDRE THE GIANT!
“Godzilla” by Blue Oyster Cult plays and here he is coming in from stage right with Captain Lou Albano, ITS ANDRE! Jake Roberts and the Warrior immediately leap to their feet and shake hands and pat Andre on the back to congratulate him, as Sid stays seated. Nikita seems upset and speaks excitedly with his manager!
Andre shakes hands with Raschke and takes the podium!
Andre: “Thank you Baron and the AWF but I want to make one additional announcement, and this is all I will say before the contract signing between you and me at Friday Night at the Matches January 30, Nikita Koloff. Win or lose at Big Ticket January 22 . . .
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“THIS WILL BE MY LAST MATCH!
ANDRE AND LOU LEAVE AND NIKITA STANDS UP AND IS APOPLECTIC! He takes the podium!
“THIS BULL, BARON RASHCKE, ABSOLUTE BULL! COMRADE NIKITA HAVE WORKED OUT, PREPARED FOR ONE OF THESE THREE MEN, AND NOW I GET TOLD AT LAST MINUTE I HAVE TO FACE A 500 POUND, 7 FOOT FOUR MAN? THIS UNFAIR TO NIKITA, UNFAIR TO USSR, I WILL LAUNCH INTERNATIONAL PROTEST!
Paul: “FANS, A SHOCKER, ANDRE THE GIANT WILL CHALLENGE NIKITA KOLOFF AT BIG TICKET, AND IT WILL BE ANDRE'S LAST MATCH! FANS, we need to go to a break!
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BREAK
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SUPER CLASH ON TOUR/FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES CONTROL CENTER w/Ken Resnick
12/14 COLUMBUS
12/15 CINCINNATI
12/18 OTTAWA
12/21 WINNIPEG
12/25 DETROIT
1/1 TORONTO
12/30 FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES ST. LOUIS, MO LIVE ON ESPN!
THEN . . . . .1/22/89 THE BIG TICKET LIVE ON PPV, INDIANAPOLIS
AWF PRESENTS
FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES
12/30/88 8-10PM LIVE ON ESPN
FROM THE KIEL CENTER IN ST. LOUIS, MO
MAIN EVENT
WORLD TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS
ROAD WARRIORS w/Paul Ellering V KING KONG BUNDY + ONE MAN GANG w/General Adnan
WORLD TV CHAMPIONSHIP
JAKE “THE SNAKE” ROBERTS V CHEF DINO BRAVO w/Jimmy Hart
ANDRE THE GIANT-NIKITA KOLOFF CONTRACT SIGNING FOR BIG TICKET
MIDNIGHT ROCKERS V MIDNITE EXPRESS w/Jim Cornette
RAVISHING RICK RUDE w/Paul E. Dangerously v THE Z-MAN
PLUS MORE!
CHEF DINO BRAVO and Jimmy Hart in pretaped comments:
Jimmy: “Chef Dino, it’s an opportunity of a lifetime at Friday Night at the Matches when you challenge Jake Roberts for that TV title daddy!
Chef waves a big knife while he talks: “Jake Roberts, I have developed a NEW dish that uses PYTHON MEAT, after I take your TV title, I will take your serpent Alister and make a VERY SPECIAL STEW, a Dino Bravo signature DISH, and Jimmy? You will get the first taste!
Jimmy: “Jake Roberts when Friday Night at the Matches is over, you won’t have a belt OR a snake, and Chef, I can’t WAIT for that celebratory meal! HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!
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HERCULES HERNANDEZ w/Jimmy Hart $10,000 TUG O’ WAR CHALLENGE:
HERCULES HERNANDEZ V SKIP LUTHOR + KARL KOVAC
The two men almost manage to get Hercules over the line, but Hercules surges and LOOK AT THIS: HE CLOTHESLINES BOTH OPPONENTS AS THEY FLY ACROSS THE LINE, FANS, THERE IS NO NEED FOR THIS!
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BREAK
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Ken Resnick PRETAPE WITH ONE MAN GANG, KING KONG BUNDY, AND MANAGER ADNAN!
Ken: “Fans, the match has been made the Road Warriors will defend the AWF World Tag Team Championships against these men, KING KONG BUNDY AND THE ONE MAN GANG, and gentlemen, what will be your strategy coming into FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES, DECEMBER 30 right here on ESPN?
Adnan: “HALALHALALHALALALAL!!!
Bundy: “Little man, its very simple. The Road Warriors like to brag about how they are from the south side of Chicago but look at us. I’m TWICE the size of Hawk or Animal and grew up in the streets of Atlantic City New Jersey, where the only thing that divides a million dollar casino and having to kicks someone in the teeth for spare change just to eat is a SIDEWALK! And look at this man, the REAL big man from Chicago: One Man Gang.
Gang: “We can’t wait to walk into a wimpy city like St. Louis, beat up on these Toad Warriors, and take their belts! And that is exactly what will happen at FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE MATCHES and it will be a RUSH!
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MIDNIGHT ROCKERS V SWEET DADDY FALCONE + MATT DERRINGER
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BREAK
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Tony: “Next week on Monday Night Wrestling, the Midnight Rockers, TV champion Jake Roberts, Powers of Pain and Ron Simmons all in action!
Eric: “Hercules Hernandez will be back with yet another $10,000 Tug of War Challenge and we will be looking forward to comments from Ron Simmons and the AWF World Tag Team Champions the ROAD WARRIORS!
Paul E: “AND NEXT WEEK ON THE DANGER ZONE . . . I already know he is not happy . . . the DISRESPECTED Russian Nightmare Nikita Koloff on the last minute surprise by the AWF that he will be forced to defend his AWF world title against . . . ANDRE THE GIANT! It’s disgusting, Tony Schiavone!
Tony: “Andres last match will take place 1/22 at The Big Ticket! I can’t wait! Let’s go to the ring!
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RON SIMMONS def. PRESTON STEELE
Tony: “What is on that man’s mind next week? See you next time on Monday Night Wrestling!
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