GWA "Monday Night Wrestling" 2/6/89
Feb 2, 2023 19:41:00 GMT
Post by tlyne on Feb 2, 2023 19:41:00 GMT
“Global Championship Wrestling”
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped- 1/31/89
Airs- 2/6/89
Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse “The Body” Ventura open the show.
Monsoon, “Hello again everybody! Jess, this is the night, Hulk Hogan is back!”
Ventura, “That’s what you say! I haven’t seen him yet!”
Monsoon, “Oh, he’ll be here. First, General Skandor Akbar debuts a new tag team. We also have another big announcement tonight, and we have a fantastic main event, Billy Jack Haynes takes on the Super Zodiac. Let’s go to Howard Finkel.”
Match #1
The Earthquake w/The Genius vs. S.D. Jones
The massive Earthquake has been very impressive. SD needs to avoid him as much as possible. Jones tries to hit and run, but Earthquake is too much. He catches Jones, punishes him, and hits the senton for the win.
Winner- The Earthquake
Match #2
Brutus Beefcake vs. Gary Royal
Beefcake struts around the ring. The fans love “The Barber”. He and Royal lock up. Gary is a wily veteran, and he uses every underhanded tactic he knows. Bruti withstands it and clamps on the sleeper. Royal is out. Beefcake cuts a few locks as a souvenir, a very popular win.
Winner- Brutus Beefcake
Mean Gene Okerlund is with “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert and Woman. Gilbert holds a title belt.
Okerlund, “With me is ‘Hot Stuff’ Eddie Gilbert and Woman. Mr. Gilbert, tell us about this title.”
Gilbert, “Gene, this is the Global Light Heavyweight Championship. Last week, I went to Portland, OR, and beat 15 other men to win this. Gene, that can’t surprise you, I am the greatest wrestler in the world, and I proved it.”
Okerlund, “Well, there seems to be a lot of controversy. I know for a fact, that you defeated Eric Embry with a lot of help from the Beautiful Woman.”
Woman, “Gene, did I ever tell you I love bald men?”
Okerlund, “No, I don’t think you have.”
Woman, “Now look at me, look how innocent I am. Would I get involved in a match?”
Okerlund, “I guess not.”
Woman, “Eddie is the best in the world, and we’ll keep this title as long as we want.”
Gilbert, “Embry, I proved I was better, and you just need to move on.”
Match #3
Non Title Match
“Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert (Global Light Heavyweight Champion) w/Woman vs. Robbie Ellis
“Hot Stuff” is one of the most talented men in the sport. Despite what she says, Woman may be the most dangerous women too. Gilbert is very sharp. He is a second generation wrestler who is wise beyond his years. Ellis is good, but Gilbert is better. He takes over and uses a piledriver for the win. The Global Light Heavyweight Champion has arrived.
Winner- Eddie Gilbert
Match #4
Mean Mark Callous w/The Genius vs. Spike Huber
The giant Callous is very impressive. Huber is muscular, but will that be enough? Callous attacks Huber. The Genius shouts instructions from ringside. Huber fights back, but Callous is too much. He uses a choke slam for the win.
Winner- Mark Callous
Mean Gene Okerlund is with Lex Luger and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan.
Okerlund, “With me are the ‘Total Package’ Lex Luger, and Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan. Mr. Heenan, Lex Luger remains undefeated. He looks unbeatable..
Heenan, “Very good Okerlund, even you can figure out Lex is unbeatable. The ‘Total Package’ is on his way to the top. Whenever Hulk Hogan stops running, and we catch him, we’ll have the title.”
Okerlund, “Lex Luger is in action when we return.”
Match #5
Lex Luger w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Brian Adias
Luger meets the veteran from Arlington, TX. Brian starts fast. Heenan shouts instructions from ringside. Lex uses his strength to control the action. He takes over and wins with the “Human Torture Rack”.
Winner- Lex Luger
Match #6
The Commandos w/General Skandor Akbar vs. The White Knight and Keith Larsen
The General leads two huge men to the ring. Commando Ray and Commando Boone are massive. Boone starts with Larsen. He overwhelms Larsen. Ray tags in, and the veteran continues the onslaught. The masked man tries his hand, but Ray crushes with a power slam. Referee James Beard counts the fall. Akbar has two monsters on his hands.
Winners- The Commandos
Mean Gene Okerlund is with Billy Jack Haynes.
Okerlund, “With me is Billy Jack Haynes. Billy you take on the Super Zodiac. You have faced him before, but nothing has been settled.”
Haynes, “Gene, he’s tough. I don’t know who he is, but he has given me a lot of trouble. I want to beat him, and prove once and for all that I’m the best.”
Okerlund, “Our main event is next.”
Match #7
Billy Jack Haynes vs. The Super Zodiac
The muscular Haynes is a fan favorite. He and the masked man lock up. The early moments are even. The masked man holds his own. Billy gains the edge, and the Zodiac goes the illegal moves. Haynes won’t be stopped. He moves forward and uses the full Nelson for the win.
Winner- Billy Jack
Mean Gene Okerlund is in the ring.
Okerlund, “Ladies and gentleman, here he is!”
We hear,
I am a real American
Fight for the rights of every man
I am a real American
And fight for what's right
Fight for your life
Hulk Hogan comes down the aisle, and climbs into the ring.
Okerlund, “Hulk Hogan, welcome back! How are ribs?”
Hogan, “You know something Mean Gene, that big ugly Kamala thought he stopped me, we’ll all he did is set me on Fire!”
Hogan takes off the title belt, and tosses it on the mat.
Hogan, “Akbar, Kamala, it’s not about this title! This is revenge! Put your name on the contract, and I will make you pay! Because whatcha’ gonna’ do when Hulkamania runs all over you!”
The program ends with Hogan flexing in the ring.
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped- 1/31/89
Airs- 2/6/89
Gorilla Monsoon and Jesse “The Body” Ventura open the show.
Monsoon, “Hello again everybody! Jess, this is the night, Hulk Hogan is back!”
Ventura, “That’s what you say! I haven’t seen him yet!”
Monsoon, “Oh, he’ll be here. First, General Skandor Akbar debuts a new tag team. We also have another big announcement tonight, and we have a fantastic main event, Billy Jack Haynes takes on the Super Zodiac. Let’s go to Howard Finkel.”
Match #1
The Earthquake w/The Genius vs. S.D. Jones
The massive Earthquake has been very impressive. SD needs to avoid him as much as possible. Jones tries to hit and run, but Earthquake is too much. He catches Jones, punishes him, and hits the senton for the win.
Winner- The Earthquake
Match #2
Brutus Beefcake vs. Gary Royal
Beefcake struts around the ring. The fans love “The Barber”. He and Royal lock up. Gary is a wily veteran, and he uses every underhanded tactic he knows. Bruti withstands it and clamps on the sleeper. Royal is out. Beefcake cuts a few locks as a souvenir, a very popular win.
Winner- Brutus Beefcake
Mean Gene Okerlund is with “Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert and Woman. Gilbert holds a title belt.
Okerlund, “With me is ‘Hot Stuff’ Eddie Gilbert and Woman. Mr. Gilbert, tell us about this title.”
Gilbert, “Gene, this is the Global Light Heavyweight Championship. Last week, I went to Portland, OR, and beat 15 other men to win this. Gene, that can’t surprise you, I am the greatest wrestler in the world, and I proved it.”
Okerlund, “Well, there seems to be a lot of controversy. I know for a fact, that you defeated Eric Embry with a lot of help from the Beautiful Woman.”
Woman, “Gene, did I ever tell you I love bald men?”
Okerlund, “No, I don’t think you have.”
Woman, “Now look at me, look how innocent I am. Would I get involved in a match?”
Okerlund, “I guess not.”
Woman, “Eddie is the best in the world, and we’ll keep this title as long as we want.”
Gilbert, “Embry, I proved I was better, and you just need to move on.”
Match #3
Non Title Match
“Hot Stuff” Eddie Gilbert (Global Light Heavyweight Champion) w/Woman vs. Robbie Ellis
“Hot Stuff” is one of the most talented men in the sport. Despite what she says, Woman may be the most dangerous women too. Gilbert is very sharp. He is a second generation wrestler who is wise beyond his years. Ellis is good, but Gilbert is better. He takes over and uses a piledriver for the win. The Global Light Heavyweight Champion has arrived.
Winner- Eddie Gilbert
Match #4
Mean Mark Callous w/The Genius vs. Spike Huber
The giant Callous is very impressive. Huber is muscular, but will that be enough? Callous attacks Huber. The Genius shouts instructions from ringside. Huber fights back, but Callous is too much. He uses a choke slam for the win.
Winner- Mark Callous
Mean Gene Okerlund is with Lex Luger and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan.
Okerlund, “With me are the ‘Total Package’ Lex Luger, and Bobby ‘The Brain’ Heenan. Mr. Heenan, Lex Luger remains undefeated. He looks unbeatable..
Heenan, “Very good Okerlund, even you can figure out Lex is unbeatable. The ‘Total Package’ is on his way to the top. Whenever Hulk Hogan stops running, and we catch him, we’ll have the title.”
Okerlund, “Lex Luger is in action when we return.”
Match #5
Lex Luger w/Bobby “The Brain” Heenan vs. Brian Adias
Luger meets the veteran from Arlington, TX. Brian starts fast. Heenan shouts instructions from ringside. Lex uses his strength to control the action. He takes over and wins with the “Human Torture Rack”.
Winner- Lex Luger
Match #6
The Commandos w/General Skandor Akbar vs. The White Knight and Keith Larsen
The General leads two huge men to the ring. Commando Ray and Commando Boone are massive. Boone starts with Larsen. He overwhelms Larsen. Ray tags in, and the veteran continues the onslaught. The masked man tries his hand, but Ray crushes with a power slam. Referee James Beard counts the fall. Akbar has two monsters on his hands.
Winners- The Commandos
Mean Gene Okerlund is with Billy Jack Haynes.
Okerlund, “With me is Billy Jack Haynes. Billy you take on the Super Zodiac. You have faced him before, but nothing has been settled.”
Haynes, “Gene, he’s tough. I don’t know who he is, but he has given me a lot of trouble. I want to beat him, and prove once and for all that I’m the best.”
Okerlund, “Our main event is next.”
Match #7
Billy Jack Haynes vs. The Super Zodiac
The muscular Haynes is a fan favorite. He and the masked man lock up. The early moments are even. The masked man holds his own. Billy gains the edge, and the Zodiac goes the illegal moves. Haynes won’t be stopped. He moves forward and uses the full Nelson for the win.
Winner- Billy Jack
Mean Gene Okerlund is in the ring.
Okerlund, “Ladies and gentleman, here he is!”
We hear,
I am a real American
Fight for the rights of every man
I am a real American
And fight for what's right
Fight for your life
Hulk Hogan comes down the aisle, and climbs into the ring.
Okerlund, “Hulk Hogan, welcome back! How are ribs?”
Hogan, “You know something Mean Gene, that big ugly Kamala thought he stopped me, we’ll all he did is set me on Fire!”
Hogan takes off the title belt, and tosses it on the mat.
Hogan, “Akbar, Kamala, it’s not about this title! This is revenge! Put your name on the contract, and I will make you pay! Because whatcha’ gonna’ do when Hulkamania runs all over you!”
The program ends with Hogan flexing in the ring.
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