AWF Monday Night Wrestling 2/6/89: LOTS OF GOLD
Feb 7, 2023 19:31:16 GMT
Post by topo on Feb 7, 2023 19:31:16 GMT
American Wrestling Federation
MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING
2/6/89
ESPN 8-9pm Monday night
Taped in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada 1/23/89
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 MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING, only RIGHT HERE on ESPN FROM BRANDON MANITOBA and this week we will see the AWF WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION NIKIT KOLOFF in action, The popular Z-MAN TOM ZENK V IRON MIKE SHARPE, Ron Simmons wrestles as well as TED DIBIASE AND CURT HENNIG, THE CHAMPION’S LEAGUE!
Eric: “We will hear from them too, as well as words from THE SUPERFLY JIMMY SNUKA!
Paul: “And my very special guest on this week’s Danger Zone: AWF PRESIDENT BARON VON RASCHKE will have an announcement as to how the AWF will determine a #1 contender to Koloff’s title!
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Frenchy Martin and Gama Singh are in the ring when SID VICIOUS AND THE UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULTIMATE WARRIOR head to the ring!
Paul: “Speaking of the Champion’s League, how long will these two remain friends after the offer from Nick Bockwinkel to join?
Warrior comes down with a BIG GOLD CHAIN on his neck! Sid gives him the one-eyed jack stare as he takes it off and hands it to a ringside attendant.
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THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR + SID VICIOUS def. FRENCHY MARTIN + GAMA SINGH
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Tony: “Speaking of tag teams it was a war for the AWF tag team titles at BIG TICKET, take a look at these photos!
A photo montage of the Road Warrior v Powers of Pain plays as Tony narrates.
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Ken Resnick in a pretaped interview with the Champion’s League, NICK BOCKWINKEL, TED DIBIASE AND CURT HENNIG!
Ken: “Nick Bockwinkel you have offered both Sid Vicious and Ultimate Warrior a third spot in the Champions’ League, but only to the one who acts first. Last week on the Danger Zone Sid and Warrior said you will NEVER break up their friendship!
Nick: “Hahaha. I indeed saw Mr. Warrior and Mr. Vicious’ posturing last week on this very network, and I am convinced MORE THAN ever that one of those men will step forward. Let’s see just how tight their so called bond is as I challenge Warrior and Vicious to a tag team match against these men, Ted DiBiase and Curt Hennig!
“Very soon . . . .one of these men will understand the benefits of being a member of this elite concern . . .
Ted holds up a wad of cash, and look at this. . . . Curt Hennig has a chain of his own? He pulls it off and waves it in front of the camera and shows off a diamond ring!
Nick: “The Champions League . . . . .WHERE GREED IS GOOD!
Ted: “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA! BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!
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NON TITLE MATCH
NIKITA KOLOFF w/General Adnan def. STEVE PARDEE
Eric: “He is the man that ended Hulkamania and finally body slammed and beat Andre the Giant, we will find out more insight into who his challenger will be after these words!
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THE DANGER ZONE WITH PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY + BIG BUBBA ROGERS
Paul: “I’m Paul E. Dangerously and YOU’RE NOT! My next guest this week is REALLY old! I mean if you thought Verne Gagne was old, this guy makes him look like one of the New Kids on the Block, AWF PRESIDENT BARON VON RASCHKE!
Baron: “Paul E. Dangerly, you real smart guy, but on to the business. DER PEOPLE VANT TO KNOW, with Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant gone, who is now #1 contender for Nikita Koloff Vorld Heavyweight title?
“In this envelope, I have name of eight top AWF stars who vill vrestle in tournament here on ESPN, with final match live on TV here at Friday Night at the Matches in Cincinnati March 24!
Paul: “Now before you read those names Baron, save the best for last, if you don’t mind haha!
Baron rolls his eyes and reveals the competitors!
FROM JAPAN: GENICHIRO TENYRU
“And the eight man, as requested by you Mr. Dangerly . . . .
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“BIG BUBBA ROGERS!!!!
LOOK AT ROGERS! He points to himself and mouths ‘Me?’ to Paul! Paul runs over, jumps on him, and gives him a big hug!
Raascke: “First two matches will be next week, and announce later in hour so stay tuned!
The Baron leaves.
Paul: “RICK, RICK . . . .RICK RUDE if you are watching, don’t worry brother once we beat Jake for that TV title you get an automatic match, and as for Bubba I am putting the other 7 men on notice right now . .. .
Paul goes up the camera and speaks lowly: “We have a . . .PRICE. IF you know what I mean!
Paul rubs his fingers!
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Eric: “THAT sounds REALLY SHADY, Tony, we’ve seen Big Bubba in action and he can take care of himself in the ring but is Paul E offering for him to lay down for a bribe?
Tony: “I agree and Bubba looked surprised to be entered, fans we will find out the first matches of the tournament later this hour, you don’t want to miss that lets go to the ring!
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”THE Z-MAN” TOM ZENK def. IRON MIKE SHARPE in a competitive match!
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Ken is with Jimmy Snuka backstage as Ken asks Jim what he thinks about being entered into the big tournament to decide the #1 contender for the AWF belt!
Jimmy: “Oh Kenny it is a GREAT HONOR! The Superfly will do everything he can to make the great AWF fans watching out there in TVland proud, and Nikita Koloff, you have a lot to say about USA brother, well let me tell you if the Superfly gets that big title shot, Ima gonna shut you up!
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plays and HERE THEY ARE LEAD TO THE RING BY NICK BOCKWINKEL, THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OF TED DIBIASE AND CURT HENNIG!
TED DIBIASE + CURT HENNIG w/Nick Bockwinkel def. JAKE MILLIMAN + BARRY HARDY
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Eric: “What an incredible tag team Nick Bockwinkel has brought to the AWF the only question remains: who will be the third member, Sid, Warrior or maybe no one?
Tony: “Fans I have just been handed the first round matches for title contender tournament! DO NOT TOUGH THAT DIAL AND MISS A THING!
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Tony: “Fans thank you for joining us, and here go with two major announcements:
“First the opening matches of the #1 contender tournament---next week right here on AWF Monday Night Wrestling:
RON SIMMONS V HERCULES HERNANDEZ!
“And the second announcement-----the date and location of the next AWF PAY PER VIEW NEXT WEEK! More details on that in the coming weeks, let’s go to the ring fans!
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RON SIMMONS DEF PETE DOHERTY
Tony: “THAT MAN, the All-American faces archrival HERCULES HERNANDEZ, LIVE ON MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING next week right here on ESPN for a chance to earn a shot at Nikita Koloff and the World title! We are out of time see you next week fans!
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AWF HOUSE SHOW CIRCUIT STARTING 2/1/89
OPEN=OPEN FOR SPOT SHOWS
SOME DATES ALTERED DUE TO TV TAPINGS/SHOWS/PPVS
CLOCK STARTS WITH THE 1ST DAY OF THE MONTH
WEEK 1 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W OPEN
H LAS VEGAS
F SALT LAKE CITY
Sa SACRAMENTO (A), SAN FRANCISCO (N)
Su COLORADO SPRINGS (A), DENVER (N)
WEEK 2 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W SYRACUSE
H ROCHESTER
F BUFFALO
Sa ERIE (A) , CLEVELAND (N)
Su PITTSBURGH
WEEK 3 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W COLUMBUS
H GRAND RAPIDS
F CINCINNATI
Sa TOLEDO (A), DETROIT (N)
Su DAYTON (A), INDIANAPOLIS (N)
WEEK 4 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W WINNIPEG
H OPEN
F MILWAUKEE
Sa CHICAGO
Su MINNEAPOLIS
WEEK 5 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W OPEN
H OPEN
F OPEN
Sa OPEN
Su OPEN
MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING
2/6/89
ESPN 8-9pm Monday night
Taped in Brandon, Manitoba, Canada 1/23/89
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 MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING, only RIGHT HERE on ESPN FROM BRANDON MANITOBA and this week we will see the AWF WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION NIKIT KOLOFF in action, The popular Z-MAN TOM ZENK V IRON MIKE SHARPE, Ron Simmons wrestles as well as TED DIBIASE AND CURT HENNIG, THE CHAMPION’S LEAGUE!
Eric: “We will hear from them too, as well as words from THE SUPERFLY JIMMY SNUKA!
Paul: “And my very special guest on this week’s Danger Zone: AWF PRESIDENT BARON VON RASCHKE will have an announcement as to how the AWF will determine a #1 contender to Koloff’s title!
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Frenchy Martin and Gama Singh are in the ring when SID VICIOUS AND THE UUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUULTIMATE WARRIOR head to the ring!
Paul: “Speaking of the Champion’s League, how long will these two remain friends after the offer from Nick Bockwinkel to join?
Warrior comes down with a BIG GOLD CHAIN on his neck! Sid gives him the one-eyed jack stare as he takes it off and hands it to a ringside attendant.
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THE ULTIMATE WARRIOR + SID VICIOUS def. FRENCHY MARTIN + GAMA SINGH
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Tony: “Speaking of tag teams it was a war for the AWF tag team titles at BIG TICKET, take a look at these photos!
A photo montage of the Road Warrior v Powers of Pain plays as Tony narrates.
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BREAK
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Ken Resnick in a pretaped interview with the Champion’s League, NICK BOCKWINKEL, TED DIBIASE AND CURT HENNIG!
Ken: “Nick Bockwinkel you have offered both Sid Vicious and Ultimate Warrior a third spot in the Champions’ League, but only to the one who acts first. Last week on the Danger Zone Sid and Warrior said you will NEVER break up their friendship!
Nick: “Hahaha. I indeed saw Mr. Warrior and Mr. Vicious’ posturing last week on this very network, and I am convinced MORE THAN ever that one of those men will step forward. Let’s see just how tight their so called bond is as I challenge Warrior and Vicious to a tag team match against these men, Ted DiBiase and Curt Hennig!
“Very soon . . . .one of these men will understand the benefits of being a member of this elite concern . . .
Ted holds up a wad of cash, and look at this. . . . Curt Hennig has a chain of his own? He pulls it off and waves it in front of the camera and shows off a diamond ring!
Nick: “The Champions League . . . . .WHERE GREED IS GOOD!
Ted: “HAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAA! BWAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAA!!!!
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NON TITLE MATCH
NIKITA KOLOFF w/General Adnan def. STEVE PARDEE
Eric: “He is the man that ended Hulkamania and finally body slammed and beat Andre the Giant, we will find out more insight into who his challenger will be after these words!
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BREAK
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THE DANGER ZONE WITH PAUL E. DANGEROUSLY + BIG BUBBA ROGERS
Paul: “I’m Paul E. Dangerously and YOU’RE NOT! My next guest this week is REALLY old! I mean if you thought Verne Gagne was old, this guy makes him look like one of the New Kids on the Block, AWF PRESIDENT BARON VON RASCHKE!
Baron: “Paul E. Dangerly, you real smart guy, but on to the business. DER PEOPLE VANT TO KNOW, with Hulk Hogan and Andre the Giant gone, who is now #1 contender for Nikita Koloff Vorld Heavyweight title?
“In this envelope, I have name of eight top AWF stars who vill vrestle in tournament here on ESPN, with final match live on TV here at Friday Night at the Matches in Cincinnati March 24!
Paul: “Now before you read those names Baron, save the best for last, if you don’t mind haha!
Baron rolls his eyes and reveals the competitors!
CHEF DINO BRAVO
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RON SIMMONS
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GREG “THE CRIPPLER” VALENTINE
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JIMMY SNUKA
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HERCULES HERNANDEZ
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KOKO B WARE
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“And the eight man, as requested by you Mr. Dangerly . . . .
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“BIG BUBBA ROGERS!!!!
LOOK AT ROGERS! He points to himself and mouths ‘Me?’ to Paul! Paul runs over, jumps on him, and gives him a big hug!
Raascke: “First two matches will be next week, and announce later in hour so stay tuned!
The Baron leaves.
Paul: “RICK, RICK . . . .RICK RUDE if you are watching, don’t worry brother once we beat Jake for that TV title you get an automatic match, and as for Bubba I am putting the other 7 men on notice right now . .. .
Paul goes up the camera and speaks lowly: “We have a . . .PRICE. IF you know what I mean!
Paul rubs his fingers!
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Eric: “THAT sounds REALLY SHADY, Tony, we’ve seen Big Bubba in action and he can take care of himself in the ring but is Paul E offering for him to lay down for a bribe?
Tony: “I agree and Bubba looked surprised to be entered, fans we will find out the first matches of the tournament later this hour, you don’t want to miss that lets go to the ring!
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”THE Z-MAN” TOM ZENK def. IRON MIKE SHARPE in a competitive match!
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BREAK
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Ken is with Jimmy Snuka backstage as Ken asks Jim what he thinks about being entered into the big tournament to decide the #1 contender for the AWF belt!
Jimmy: “Oh Kenny it is a GREAT HONOR! The Superfly will do everything he can to make the great AWF fans watching out there in TVland proud, and Nikita Koloff, you have a lot to say about USA brother, well let me tell you if the Superfly gets that big title shot, Ima gonna shut you up!
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plays and HERE THEY ARE LEAD TO THE RING BY NICK BOCKWINKEL, THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE OF TED DIBIASE AND CURT HENNIG!
TED DIBIASE + CURT HENNIG w/Nick Bockwinkel def. JAKE MILLIMAN + BARRY HARDY
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Eric: “What an incredible tag team Nick Bockwinkel has brought to the AWF the only question remains: who will be the third member, Sid, Warrior or maybe no one?
Tony: “Fans I have just been handed the first round matches for title contender tournament! DO NOT TOUGH THAT DIAL AND MISS A THING!
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.
BREAK
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Tony: “Fans thank you for joining us, and here go with two major announcements:
“First the opening matches of the #1 contender tournament---next week right here on AWF Monday Night Wrestling:
RON SIMMONS V HERCULES HERNANDEZ!
“And the second announcement-----the date and location of the next AWF PAY PER VIEW NEXT WEEK! More details on that in the coming weeks, let’s go to the ring fans!
.
.
.
.
.
RON SIMMONS DEF PETE DOHERTY
Tony: “THAT MAN, the All-American faces archrival HERCULES HERNANDEZ, LIVE ON MONDAY NIGHT WRESTLING next week right here on ESPN for a chance to earn a shot at Nikita Koloff and the World title! We are out of time see you next week fans!
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AWF HOUSE SHOW CIRCUIT STARTING 2/1/89
OPEN=OPEN FOR SPOT SHOWS
SOME DATES ALTERED DUE TO TV TAPINGS/SHOWS/PPVS
CLOCK STARTS WITH THE 1ST DAY OF THE MONTH
WEEK 1 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W OPEN
H LAS VEGAS
F SALT LAKE CITY
Sa SACRAMENTO (A), SAN FRANCISCO (N)
Su COLORADO SPRINGS (A), DENVER (N)
WEEK 2 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W SYRACUSE
H ROCHESTER
F BUFFALO
Sa ERIE (A) , CLEVELAND (N)
Su PITTSBURGH
WEEK 3 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W COLUMBUS
H GRAND RAPIDS
F CINCINNATI
Sa TOLEDO (A), DETROIT (N)
Su DAYTON (A), INDIANAPOLIS (N)
WEEK 4 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W WINNIPEG
H OPEN
F MILWAUKEE
Sa CHICAGO
Su MINNEAPOLIS
WEEK 5 OF THE MONTH
M OPEN
T OPEN
W OPEN
H OPEN
F OPEN
Sa OPEN
Su OPEN
Working on it now.