WWF Championship Wrestling 10/19/84 (The Body Shop debuts)

[Sniper Niles]

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10/19/84
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Vince: Welcome wrestling fans to another great episode of Championship Wrestling. I’m your host Vince McMahon and with me is Jesse “The Body” Ventura.

On today’s program, our feature match up will showcase “Big” Stephen Petitpas taking on Ron Starr.

Jesse: Starr is a tough competitor and taking on the big Canadian should be quite interesting McMahon.

Vince: Plus the debut of the Samoan Warriors.

Jesse: These 2 Samoans have been the talk of the WWF for the last 2 weeks, but being on TV sure is different, than walking around the WWF.

Don’t forget McMahon, The First edition of the Body Shop, where my first guest will be none other than the Future WWF World Champion, and my close personal friend Ted DiBiase.

Vince: Plus, we’ll have an update on the condition of the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana, but first let’s go to the ring.
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The Spoiler (With J.J. Dillon) defeats Tony Garea with the Claw.
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“Mean” Gene Orkerlund is in the back with Dino Bravo.

Bravo mentions that for the last few months, he’s faced several top stars not only in the WWF but all around the world. He’s been on both sides of the results, but what he saw last week here on Championship Wrestling was totally despicable. He mentions that J.J Dillon and his men like to play the numbers game to their advantage, but it might be time for some guys to even up the numbers.

He tells Santana that if he needs someone to watch is back, he’ll be more than happy to do so!!
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COMMERCIAL
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Samoan Warriors (Tonga and Konga) defeats Johnny Rodz & Verne Seibert when Konga pinned Seibert following a flying headbutt from the top rope, which was set up by Tonga with a savate kick to the head.
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“Mean” Gene Okerlund is standing by with Sherri Martel & the Ravishing Bodies.

Martel says that it’s time for her Ultimate Males to get some shiny gold belts around their waist. She says that her team has been top contenders for almost a year, however Murdoch and Adonis kept ducking them cause they knew they were better than them.

Now, you have 2 pretty boys who dream about being half the men that Rip and Chick are, and it’s time for her team to look even more Ravishing with some championship gold around their waist.
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COMMERCIAL
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Vince and Jesse led us into footage from last week’s episode of Championship Wrestling, and what happened between the Intercontinental Champion Tito Santana & Kendo Nagasaki.
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[VTR: Santana Vs. Nagasaki: Championship Wrestling 10/12/84]

The action was fast and furious and it appeared that Santana was on the verge putting Nagasaki away with the flying forearm; however Dillon jumped on the ring apron and managed to distract Santana. Santana punches Dillon out, and when he turns around Nagasaki spits the green mist in the eyes of Santana. During that time, the Spoiler and Hercules Hernandez made their way out and got into the ring and it was a 3 on assault on Santana with Dillon calling the shots.

Finally out Dino Bravo, The Fantastics and Steve Casey came out to make the save and tend to Santana, whose face is totally covered in green mist.

[End VTR]
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[VTR: Taped Interview with Tito Santana]

Santana has a bandaged over his left eye, and he’s also wearing an eye patch

Nagasaki, you spit that green stuff in my eyes and you’ve succeeded to put me down for now. The Doctor says that It will heal, but it needs a little time, cause it’s sensitive to light, but time is something that I’m not waiting for. Nagasaki, I want you in the ring and I don’t care what I have to do to get my hands on you. Nagasaki, I’m coming for you and I’m not going to stop till I get even with you. ARIBA!!!!!!!

[End VTR]
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Mr. Saito (With Mr. Pogo) defeats Frankie Williams following a Shoulder Breaker.
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COMMERCIAL
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Ron Starr defeats ”Big” Stephen Petitpas with a back roll up and a handful of tights.
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“Mean” Gene Okerlund is standing by with J.J. Dillon and Kendo Nagasaki.

Dillon mentions that the Black Ninja fears no man. He’s a man that is dangerous and deadly when in the zone. He continues to say that the Ninja is focused on one thing and that is bringing the Intercontinental title home to Singapore and he will not rest until he’s taken Santana out of the wrestling business forever.
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COMMERCIAL
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Jesse “The Body” Ventura’s BODY SHOP!!!!

Jesse “The Body” Ventura welcomes his guest Ted DiBiase and J.J. Dillon.

Dillon says that he’s never been so happy to be associated with a man of the stature of DiBiase, a man that has pride and is not afraid to do what is right.

DiBiase mentions that the time is near, the time to get rid of an inflated orange dummy, and for the WWF to have a real champion, a Champion that is the ultimate wrestler and the ultimate role model.

He continues by saying that this past week he left Hogan laying in the ring, and it felt good, seeing that dummy laying in the ring motionless. He also says that the next time they see Hogan in the ring, will be the last time they see him holding the title, cause his time is up and it’s time for a new champion.
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COMMERCIAL
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WWF Tag Team Champions The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) defeats Sonny Rogers & Kurt Von Hess when Fulton pinned Rogers following the Rocket Launcher.
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COMMERCIAL
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Vince and Jesse do a quick recap of the today’s program and McMahon says that next week’s Feature bout will oppose Dino Bravo against Hercules Hernandez. The Ravishing Bodies in tag team action and lots more.

They invite the fans to join them next week for another edition Championship Wrestling.
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(c) WWF 1984

[Captain Charisma]

Great Body Shop, really enjoy the pairing of JJ and Dibiase. I love Herc being with them, they need a tag team of their own. Like Siato and Tenryu or Shiro Koshinaka. I like babyface Dino Bravo, though I would rather see him feuding with Tito, I like him being a key part. I love the Fantastics, Samoans, and Ravishing Bodies, I wish there were a few more tag teams around, with or without gimmicks, just some more depth there. I really like Ron Starr, I think he is a perfect candidate for another tag team. I'm kind of tempid on some of your enhancement and midcard choices, but your storytelling can make up for that.

All that said, I've always been a fan of your work Snipe, and enjoy the WWF, I think this is what you were asking for though, did I answer any questions you had? I mean the only drawback is there is too much of a Canadian vibe, but the wrestling is good, and your stories are better. I think a lot of things will shake out in the coming weeks, as the ball really picks up speed and momentum.

Good work bud!
Peace
Jeff

[jackknight]

Nice promos by Santana and Nagasaki/Dillon. Enjoying that feud. Good to see the Body Shop make it's debut as well. Hopefully DiBiase will make good on his promise and become the new WWF Champ.

[shaq]

All the WWF champs better beware as each has somebody hot on their tails, especially Santana as he isn't 100%. Nice debut of the BODY SHOP, but look forward to Jesse bantering back and forth with some faces.

[Kimmel]

Glad you are bringing the Body Shop in, Jesse will be great as an interviewer and will give your show a little something extra and unique that is not on other shows.

I do like the pairing of JJ and Dibiase, they seem to be a good fit for one another.

Like Jeff, I would love to see a Bravo-Tito feud, when I was reading the promo of Bravo saying he would be there to help Tito I couldn't help but wonder if that was a set up. I mean Tito is hurt right now, weakened from the attack from Nagasaki, could Bravo be lining himself up to be there and pick off the injured Champion? Help him take care of the Japanese, then when he doesn't expect him take him out? It would be one helluva feud if you went that route, that is for sure.