WWA “Saturday Night Thunder” 8/19/93
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Post by tlyne on Aug 15, 2023 16:49:00 GMT
“Saturday Night Thunder
Thunderdome
Santa Barbara, CA
Taped- 8/7/93
Airs- 8/19/93
Mike Tenay and Dusty Rhodes open the program.
Tenay, “Welcome to ‘Saturday Night Thunder’! With me is the ‘American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes. Dusty, what a night we have for the fans. We will talk about ‘Thunderstruck ‘93’. It’s going to be a great Pay per View.”
Rhodes, “‘Iron Mike’, the WWA is what people are talking about! The action is off the chart baby! What about that main event?”
Tenay, “Yes, we have an exciting one. We have a ‘Captain's Match’. We know that Kevin Von Erich and the Patriot will meet Skandor Akbar’s T-Rex Brothers. The winner will be the World Tag Team Champions. Tonight, Kevin Von Erich takes on the Terminator.”
Rhodes, “My money is on Kevin, he’s from Texas, just like the ‘Dream’!”
Tenay, “Let’s go to Marc Lowrance, and ‘Playboy’ Gary Hart’s new man.”
Match #1
Mr. Hughes w/“Playboy” Gary Hart vs. Scott Putski
Gary Hart debuts the massive Hughes. He wrestles in a shirt and tie, Along with sunglasses. Putski is talented, but he gives up a lot of size. Scott starts fast, and Hart is concerned at ringside. Finally, Hughes catches Putski and dishes out punishment. He pounds away, and wins with the sidewalk slam.
Winner- Mr. Hughes
Match #2
Johnny Ace vs. “Maniac” Mike Davis
Another debut. The popular Ace meets the “Maniac”. Ace starts fast. He is talented, and uses his skill to control the early moments of the match. Davis tries all his illegal moves, but Johnny uses the Ace crusher for the win.
Winner- Johnny Ace
Marc Lowrance is with Erik Watts.
Lowrance, “With me is Erik Watts. He is the son of legendary wrestler Cowboy' Bill Watts, and a fine wrestler in his own right. He is also a former quarterback at the University of Louisville. Erik, welcome to the WWA.”
Watts, “Thank you Marc, it’s great to be here.”
Lowrance, “Erik, the competition is very good here, but I’m sure you will find success.”
Watts, “That’s right Marc, some of the best wrestling in the world is in the WWA, I’m here to make a name for myself, and I’ll get in the ring with anyone.”
Lowrance, “Erik Watts makes the WWA even stronger, let’s see him in action.”
Match #3
Johnny Mantell vs. Erik Watts
The second generation star debuts. Mantell, the rugged cowboy from Wise, TX, will be a good test. The match goes back and forth. Both men stick to the rules. Watts looks very sharp, Mantell is frustrated, and tries to rough up the former quarterback. Watts is ready, and uses the STF for the win.
Winner-Erik Watts
Match #4
Koko B. Ware vs. “Hollywood” John Tatum
The popular “Birdman” meets the flamboyant man from Hollywood. Tatum jumps Koko before the bell and we are underway. Ware is in trouble, but he fights his way out of it. Davis dishes out punishment, but Koko takes over and wins with the ghostbuster.
Winner- Koko B. Ware
Marc Lowrance is seated in the studio.
Lowrance, “Welcome fans, September 10 is fast approaching. ‘Thunderstruck ‘93’ will be the WWA’s first Pay per View. We will be at the Los Angeles Sports Arena for this big show. Tonight, we can add two more matches.
2Cold Scorpio will meet Wild Bill Irwin
Tito Santana takes on Rip Morgan
We will also name the first WWA Champions. The World Tag Team Championship will be decided when General Skandor Akbar’s T-Rex Brothers will meet Kevin Von Erich and the Patriot, and in the big one, Hulk Hogan will take on the One Man Gang for the World Title. Let’s hear from the One Man Gang and ‘Playboy’ Gary Hart.”
We see Hart and the OMG in an interview area.
Hart, “Hulk Hogan, you’ve been on top of the wrestling world, you’ve beaten them all except ‘Moon’. You’ve never stepped in the ring with us. On September 10, you’re going to do that, and it’s not going to end well. Right ‘Moon’.”
OMG, “Ohhhhhhhhh! Hogan, you’ve ducked me for years, not now! Ohhhhhh!.
Lowrance, “Stay tuned to WWA broadcasting for more information.”
Match #5
The Great Kabuki w/“Playboy” Gary Hart vs. Marc Valiant
Hart brings the mysterious Kabuki to the ring. He does his patented spin, and spits the green mist into the air. Valiant is powerful, but he lacks experience. Kabuki goes right to the martial arts. The man from Singapore is vicious. He kicks and chops away. Valiant puts up a good fight, but Kabuki hits a thrust kick for the win.
Winner- The Great Kabuki
Match #6
Tribal Nation vs. Brickhouse Brown and Iceman King Parsons
Two teams who wrestle by the rules meet in this one. All four men shake hands and we are underway. Brave Sky and Parsons open the contest. Iceman starts fast, and he has early control. Brave Sky fights back, and the crowd loves the action. They go back and forth. Brown tags in, and the muscular Brickhouse enters. Nocona tags in for Tribal Nation. The action is face-paced until Nocona lands a tomahawk chop and covers Brown for the win.
Winners- Tribal Nation
Marc Lowrance is with Kevin Von Erich and the Patriot.
Lowrance, “With me are Kevin Von Erich and the Patriot. Gentlemen, you face Akbar’s men at ‘Thunderstruck ‘93’. The T-Rex Brothers are big, strong, and tough. It should be a great match.”
Kevin, “Marc, those two ate monsters, but the Patriot and I are ready for both of them.”
The Patriot, “Kevin is right. We know how tough those two are, and we know how sneaky Akbar is. Kevin is going to teach them a lesson tonight.”
Lowrance, “Kevin you face the Terminator, are you going to teach him a lesson?”
Kevin, “Terminator, I’m coming after you tonight, and give you a taste of what’s going to happen on the 10th.”
Lowrance, “The Captain’s Match is next.”
Match #7
Captain’s Match
Kevin Von Erich vs The Terminator w/General Skandor Akbar and the Angel of Death
The Patriot and the Barbarian are at ringside, but referee James Beard sends them to the back. The bell rings and we are underway. The Terminator roughs up Kevin. The veteran from Texas is in early trouble. Akbar shouts instructions from ringside. Kevin fires back. He is very aggressive, and now the Terminator retreats. He takes to the floor and confers with Akbar. Terminator returns to the ring. The action is intense, and the crowd loves the action. They battle it out. Kevin goes for a sleep hold, and the Barbarian hits the ring. The T-Rex Brothers attack Kevin, and the Patriot comes to his aid. Security personnel break up things. The tag team title match will be wild.
Winner- Kevin Von Erich (Disqualification)
Mike Tenay and Dusty Rhodes close the show.
Tenay, “Dusty, that tag team match is going to be intense.”
Rhodes, “‘Iron Mike’! WWA is on fire! Those two teams are ready for action.”
Tenay, “We have another show next week. Our main event will be an exciting tag team match, Gary Hart’s men, One Man Gang and the Great Kabuki take on Tito Santana and Hulk Hogan! What a match! We will also talk more about ‘Thunderstruck ‘93’, join us next Saturday night!”
Thunderdome
Santa Barbara, CA
Taped- 8/7/93
Airs- 8/19/93
Mike Tenay and Dusty Rhodes open the program.
Tenay, “Welcome to ‘Saturday Night Thunder’! With me is the ‘American Dream’ Dusty Rhodes. Dusty, what a night we have for the fans. We will talk about ‘Thunderstruck ‘93’. It’s going to be a great Pay per View.”
Rhodes, “‘Iron Mike’, the WWA is what people are talking about! The action is off the chart baby! What about that main event?”
Tenay, “Yes, we have an exciting one. We have a ‘Captain's Match’. We know that Kevin Von Erich and the Patriot will meet Skandor Akbar’s T-Rex Brothers. The winner will be the World Tag Team Champions. Tonight, Kevin Von Erich takes on the Terminator.”
Rhodes, “My money is on Kevin, he’s from Texas, just like the ‘Dream’!”
Tenay, “Let’s go to Marc Lowrance, and ‘Playboy’ Gary Hart’s new man.”
Match #1
Mr. Hughes w/“Playboy” Gary Hart vs. Scott Putski
Gary Hart debuts the massive Hughes. He wrestles in a shirt and tie, Along with sunglasses. Putski is talented, but he gives up a lot of size. Scott starts fast, and Hart is concerned at ringside. Finally, Hughes catches Putski and dishes out punishment. He pounds away, and wins with the sidewalk slam.
Winner- Mr. Hughes
Match #2
Johnny Ace vs. “Maniac” Mike Davis
Another debut. The popular Ace meets the “Maniac”. Ace starts fast. He is talented, and uses his skill to control the early moments of the match. Davis tries all his illegal moves, but Johnny uses the Ace crusher for the win.
Winner- Johnny Ace
Marc Lowrance is with Erik Watts.
Lowrance, “With me is Erik Watts. He is the son of legendary wrestler Cowboy' Bill Watts, and a fine wrestler in his own right. He is also a former quarterback at the University of Louisville. Erik, welcome to the WWA.”
Watts, “Thank you Marc, it’s great to be here.”
Lowrance, “Erik, the competition is very good here, but I’m sure you will find success.”
Watts, “That’s right Marc, some of the best wrestling in the world is in the WWA, I’m here to make a name for myself, and I’ll get in the ring with anyone.”
Lowrance, “Erik Watts makes the WWA even stronger, let’s see him in action.”
Match #3
Johnny Mantell vs. Erik Watts
The second generation star debuts. Mantell, the rugged cowboy from Wise, TX, will be a good test. The match goes back and forth. Both men stick to the rules. Watts looks very sharp, Mantell is frustrated, and tries to rough up the former quarterback. Watts is ready, and uses the STF for the win.
Winner-Erik Watts
Match #4
Koko B. Ware vs. “Hollywood” John Tatum
The popular “Birdman” meets the flamboyant man from Hollywood. Tatum jumps Koko before the bell and we are underway. Ware is in trouble, but he fights his way out of it. Davis dishes out punishment, but Koko takes over and wins with the ghostbuster.
Winner- Koko B. Ware
Marc Lowrance is seated in the studio.
Lowrance, “Welcome fans, September 10 is fast approaching. ‘Thunderstruck ‘93’ will be the WWA’s first Pay per View. We will be at the Los Angeles Sports Arena for this big show. Tonight, we can add two more matches.
2Cold Scorpio will meet Wild Bill Irwin
Tito Santana takes on Rip Morgan
We will also name the first WWA Champions. The World Tag Team Championship will be decided when General Skandor Akbar’s T-Rex Brothers will meet Kevin Von Erich and the Patriot, and in the big one, Hulk Hogan will take on the One Man Gang for the World Title. Let’s hear from the One Man Gang and ‘Playboy’ Gary Hart.”
We see Hart and the OMG in an interview area.
Hart, “Hulk Hogan, you’ve been on top of the wrestling world, you’ve beaten them all except ‘Moon’. You’ve never stepped in the ring with us. On September 10, you’re going to do that, and it’s not going to end well. Right ‘Moon’.”
OMG, “Ohhhhhhhhh! Hogan, you’ve ducked me for years, not now! Ohhhhhh!.
Lowrance, “Stay tuned to WWA broadcasting for more information.”
Match #5
The Great Kabuki w/“Playboy” Gary Hart vs. Marc Valiant
Hart brings the mysterious Kabuki to the ring. He does his patented spin, and spits the green mist into the air. Valiant is powerful, but he lacks experience. Kabuki goes right to the martial arts. The man from Singapore is vicious. He kicks and chops away. Valiant puts up a good fight, but Kabuki hits a thrust kick for the win.
Winner- The Great Kabuki
Match #6
Tribal Nation vs. Brickhouse Brown and Iceman King Parsons
Two teams who wrestle by the rules meet in this one. All four men shake hands and we are underway. Brave Sky and Parsons open the contest. Iceman starts fast, and he has early control. Brave Sky fights back, and the crowd loves the action. They go back and forth. Brown tags in, and the muscular Brickhouse enters. Nocona tags in for Tribal Nation. The action is face-paced until Nocona lands a tomahawk chop and covers Brown for the win.
Winners- Tribal Nation
Marc Lowrance is with Kevin Von Erich and the Patriot.
Lowrance, “With me are Kevin Von Erich and the Patriot. Gentlemen, you face Akbar’s men at ‘Thunderstruck ‘93’. The T-Rex Brothers are big, strong, and tough. It should be a great match.”
Kevin, “Marc, those two ate monsters, but the Patriot and I are ready for both of them.”
The Patriot, “Kevin is right. We know how tough those two are, and we know how sneaky Akbar is. Kevin is going to teach them a lesson tonight.”
Lowrance, “Kevin you face the Terminator, are you going to teach him a lesson?”
Kevin, “Terminator, I’m coming after you tonight, and give you a taste of what’s going to happen on the 10th.”
Lowrance, “The Captain’s Match is next.”
Match #7
Captain’s Match
Kevin Von Erich vs The Terminator w/General Skandor Akbar and the Angel of Death
The Patriot and the Barbarian are at ringside, but referee James Beard sends them to the back. The bell rings and we are underway. The Terminator roughs up Kevin. The veteran from Texas is in early trouble. Akbar shouts instructions from ringside. Kevin fires back. He is very aggressive, and now the Terminator retreats. He takes to the floor and confers with Akbar. Terminator returns to the ring. The action is intense, and the crowd loves the action. They battle it out. Kevin goes for a sleep hold, and the Barbarian hits the ring. The T-Rex Brothers attack Kevin, and the Patriot comes to his aid. Security personnel break up things. The tag team title match will be wild.
Winner- Kevin Von Erich (Disqualification)
Mike Tenay and Dusty Rhodes close the show.
Tenay, “Dusty, that tag team match is going to be intense.”
Rhodes, “‘Iron Mike’! WWA is on fire! Those two teams are ready for action.”
Tenay, “We have another show next week. Our main event will be an exciting tag team match, Gary Hart’s men, One Man Gang and the Great Kabuki take on Tito Santana and Hulk Hogan! What a match! We will also talk more about ‘Thunderstruck ‘93’, join us next Saturday night!”
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