WWA “Monday Night Thunder” 5/20/94
May 17, 2024 21:10:25 GMT
Post by tlyne on May 17, 2024 21:10:25 GMT
“Monday Night Thunder”
Thunderdome
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/94 on ESPN
Mike Tenay and Dusty Rhodes open the program.
Tenay, “Dusty, you can feel it in the air. It’s a ‘Big Fight’ feel.”
Rhodes, “That’s right, Iron Mike, the rematch of the century, Hulk Hogan vs. the Ultimate Warrior!”
Tenay, “People have been talking for a couple of weeks, but now, the talking is over. Let’s go to the ring for Marc Lowrance, and a newcomer.”
Match #1
Tatanka vs. Wild Bill Irwin
Tatanka, the Lumbee Indian from North Carolina, is very popular, and exciting addition to the roster. Irwin is a good first test. Tatanka starts quickly. He goes right at Irwin. Bill fights back, and we have a brawl. They exchange rights and lefts. The match is very hard hitting until Tatanka hits the trail’s end for the win. This is an exciting newcomer.
Winner- Tatanka
Match #2
Tito Santana vs. Killer Brooks
The popular Santana meets the rugged Brooks. He jumps Tito before the bell. He pounds Santana’s head into the turnbuckle. Tito begins to fight back. Now Brooks is in retreat. Tito screams, “Arriba!”, and the fans get behind him. He hits the flying forearm for the win.
Winner- Tito Santana
Match #3
Dustin Rhodes vs. Jimmy Jack Funk
Dustin is still hot on the trail of the Bossman. The wild Funk will be a tough test. The bell rings and we are underway. JJ throws rights and lefts. Dustin is stunned. He rallies, and he fires back. Both Texans are toe to toe. The match goes back and forth until Rhodes hits the bulldog for the win.
Winner- Dustin Rhodes
Marc Lowrance is with Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna.
Lowrance, “With me are the World Champion, and his manager. Mr. Fuji, the Patriot is still on Yokozuna’s trail. Many experts think he will win the title.”
Fuji, “Patriot, very stupid American. Yokozuna beat him over and over, and he still tries. Patriot, your career is on the line. Yokozuna will end it!.
Lowrance, “The Champion is in the ring when we return.”
Match #4
Non Title Match
Yokozuna (World Champion) vs. Brickhouse Brown
The massive champion has been unbeatable so far. Brown is talented, but can he deal with Yokozuna? The big moves slowly as he punishes Brickhouse. Brown is real trouble. He fights back, but the Champion is too much. He wins with the banzai drop. The Champion looks good.
Winner- Yokozuna
We see video shots of Canada, and then the Canadian flag. A voiceover comes on.
“The WWA comes to the ‘Great White North’. Friday night, June 7, the WWA comes to TSN. ‘Canadian Combat’ will air at 11:00 PM. One hour of WWA action for the people of Canada. Don’t miss it!”
Match #5
Maxx Payne vs. Dancing Wolf
The huge Payne comes to the ring accompanied by heavy metal songs. Dancing Wolf is game, but will have to use his speed. Payne begins to dish out punishment. Wolf is trapped in the corner. He fights his way out. He gives a good accounting of himself, but Payne is too much. He wins with the German suplex.
Winner- Maxx Payne
Match #6
The Texas Hangman vs. Men on a Mission
The masked men should be a good test for the big Rappers. Psycho starts with Mo. the powerful Mo batters the masked man. He whips him into the ropes, and drops him with a shoulder tackle. Mo tags in Mable, and the bigger man goes to work. Killer tags in for the masked team. He gets in a few cheap shots, but Mable recovers and wins with a big splash.
Winner- Men on a Mission
Dusty Rhodes is with the Ultimate Warrior.
Rhodes, “With me is the Ultimate Warrior, Warrior, several years ago, you beat Hulk Hogan, there was never a rematch…until tonight!”
Warrior, “Hulk Hogan, I beat you, and you then went on an odyssey of erasing that loss! I remember it, the fans remember it, and whether or not you want to admit it, YOU REMEMBER IT! It sticks in your mind, I beat you 1,2,3! Tonight, it happens again! My Warriors are with me, and you will lose again!”
Rhodes, “My money is on the Warrior bay bee!”
We go to Marc Lowrance who is with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart.
Lowrance, “The eyes of the wrestling world turn to the WWA. Hulk Hogan, you get your rematch against the Ultimate Warrior.”
Hogan, “Let me tell you something Marc Lowrance, The Ultimate Warrior, you got me. It was luck, but you got me! I never got a rematch because you weren’t man enough to put that title on the line! I should have beaten you the next night, but you ran, and hid! Well, tonight I caught, and Whatcha’ gonna’ do when Hulk Hogan runs all over you!”
Hart, “Warrior, we suckered into this, and you’re going to pay, and pay! HAHAHAHAHA!”
Lowrance, “Our main event is next.”
Match #7
Hulk Hogan w/Jimmy Hart vs. The Ultimate Warrior
The atmosphere in the Thunderdome is electric. The music hits, and the Warrior charges down the aisle. Hogan is a veteran, he makes the Warrior wait. Finally, Hogan’s music plays, and the now hated Icon makes his way to the ring. Scott Dickinson is your referee. The two men circle one another. They start to lock up, but Hogan backs away. He continues to frustrate the Warrior. Finally the lock up. The Warrior grabs the early edge. Hart is manic at ringside. He shouts instructions to Hogan. Warrior whips Hogan into the ropes and goes for a clothesline. Hogan goes for the cover, but Hulk kicks out. Hogan starts a comeback. Now the Warrior is in trouble. Hogan dishes out punishment. The crowd is on their feet. The Warrior starts to rally. He throws rights and lefts. Hogan is in trouble again. Here comes the Giant. He attacks the Warrior. He and Hogan dish out punishment. There is a commotion in the aisle. Roddy Piper hits the ring. The “Rowdy One” comes to the aid of the Warrior. We have a pier six brawl. Things go Warrior and Piper’s way. Hart’s men exit the ring. Piper grabs the mic.
Piper, “Hogan, Giant, no two on one, let’s do this fair! There’s nothing between us but air! Let’s get it on!”
Hogan, Giant, and Hart leave ringside. The program ends with Warrior and Piper in the ring.
Thunderdome
Santa Barbara, CA
5/20/94 on ESPN
Mike Tenay and Dusty Rhodes open the program.
Tenay, “Dusty, you can feel it in the air. It’s a ‘Big Fight’ feel.”
Rhodes, “That’s right, Iron Mike, the rematch of the century, Hulk Hogan vs. the Ultimate Warrior!”
Tenay, “People have been talking for a couple of weeks, but now, the talking is over. Let’s go to the ring for Marc Lowrance, and a newcomer.”
Match #1
Tatanka vs. Wild Bill Irwin
Tatanka, the Lumbee Indian from North Carolina, is very popular, and exciting addition to the roster. Irwin is a good first test. Tatanka starts quickly. He goes right at Irwin. Bill fights back, and we have a brawl. They exchange rights and lefts. The match is very hard hitting until Tatanka hits the trail’s end for the win. This is an exciting newcomer.
Winner- Tatanka
Match #2
Tito Santana vs. Killer Brooks
The popular Santana meets the rugged Brooks. He jumps Tito before the bell. He pounds Santana’s head into the turnbuckle. Tito begins to fight back. Now Brooks is in retreat. Tito screams, “Arriba!”, and the fans get behind him. He hits the flying forearm for the win.
Winner- Tito Santana
Match #3
Dustin Rhodes vs. Jimmy Jack Funk
Dustin is still hot on the trail of the Bossman. The wild Funk will be a tough test. The bell rings and we are underway. JJ throws rights and lefts. Dustin is stunned. He rallies, and he fires back. Both Texans are toe to toe. The match goes back and forth until Rhodes hits the bulldog for the win.
Winner- Dustin Rhodes
Marc Lowrance is with Mr. Fuji and Yokozuna.
Lowrance, “With me are the World Champion, and his manager. Mr. Fuji, the Patriot is still on Yokozuna’s trail. Many experts think he will win the title.”
Fuji, “Patriot, very stupid American. Yokozuna beat him over and over, and he still tries. Patriot, your career is on the line. Yokozuna will end it!.
Lowrance, “The Champion is in the ring when we return.”
Match #4
Non Title Match
Yokozuna (World Champion) vs. Brickhouse Brown
The massive champion has been unbeatable so far. Brown is talented, but can he deal with Yokozuna? The big moves slowly as he punishes Brickhouse. Brown is real trouble. He fights back, but the Champion is too much. He wins with the banzai drop. The Champion looks good.
Winner- Yokozuna
We see video shots of Canada, and then the Canadian flag. A voiceover comes on.
“The WWA comes to the ‘Great White North’. Friday night, June 7, the WWA comes to TSN. ‘Canadian Combat’ will air at 11:00 PM. One hour of WWA action for the people of Canada. Don’t miss it!”
Match #5
Maxx Payne vs. Dancing Wolf
The huge Payne comes to the ring accompanied by heavy metal songs. Dancing Wolf is game, but will have to use his speed. Payne begins to dish out punishment. Wolf is trapped in the corner. He fights his way out. He gives a good accounting of himself, but Payne is too much. He wins with the German suplex.
Winner- Maxx Payne
Match #6
The Texas Hangman vs. Men on a Mission
The masked men should be a good test for the big Rappers. Psycho starts with Mo. the powerful Mo batters the masked man. He whips him into the ropes, and drops him with a shoulder tackle. Mo tags in Mable, and the bigger man goes to work. Killer tags in for the masked team. He gets in a few cheap shots, but Mable recovers and wins with a big splash.
Winner- Men on a Mission
Dusty Rhodes is with the Ultimate Warrior.
Rhodes, “With me is the Ultimate Warrior, Warrior, several years ago, you beat Hulk Hogan, there was never a rematch…until tonight!”
Warrior, “Hulk Hogan, I beat you, and you then went on an odyssey of erasing that loss! I remember it, the fans remember it, and whether or not you want to admit it, YOU REMEMBER IT! It sticks in your mind, I beat you 1,2,3! Tonight, it happens again! My Warriors are with me, and you will lose again!”
Rhodes, “My money is on the Warrior bay bee!”
We go to Marc Lowrance who is with Hulk Hogan and Jimmy Hart.
Lowrance, “The eyes of the wrestling world turn to the WWA. Hulk Hogan, you get your rematch against the Ultimate Warrior.”
Hogan, “Let me tell you something Marc Lowrance, The Ultimate Warrior, you got me. It was luck, but you got me! I never got a rematch because you weren’t man enough to put that title on the line! I should have beaten you the next night, but you ran, and hid! Well, tonight I caught, and Whatcha’ gonna’ do when Hulk Hogan runs all over you!”
Hart, “Warrior, we suckered into this, and you’re going to pay, and pay! HAHAHAHAHA!”
Lowrance, “Our main event is next.”
Match #7
Hulk Hogan w/Jimmy Hart vs. The Ultimate Warrior
The atmosphere in the Thunderdome is electric. The music hits, and the Warrior charges down the aisle. Hogan is a veteran, he makes the Warrior wait. Finally, Hogan’s music plays, and the now hated Icon makes his way to the ring. Scott Dickinson is your referee. The two men circle one another. They start to lock up, but Hogan backs away. He continues to frustrate the Warrior. Finally the lock up. The Warrior grabs the early edge. Hart is manic at ringside. He shouts instructions to Hogan. Warrior whips Hogan into the ropes and goes for a clothesline. Hogan goes for the cover, but Hulk kicks out. Hogan starts a comeback. Now the Warrior is in trouble. Hogan dishes out punishment. The crowd is on their feet. The Warrior starts to rally. He throws rights and lefts. Hogan is in trouble again. Here comes the Giant. He attacks the Warrior. He and Hogan dish out punishment. There is a commotion in the aisle. Roddy Piper hits the ring. The “Rowdy One” comes to the aid of the Warrior. We have a pier six brawl. Things go Warrior and Piper’s way. Hart’s men exit the ring. Piper grabs the mic.
Piper, “Hogan, Giant, no two on one, let’s do this fair! There’s nothing between us but air! Let’s get it on!”
Hogan, Giant, and Hart leave ringside. The program ends with Warrior and Piper in the ring.
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