"Empire State Wrestling" 11/16/96
Nov 13, 2013 1:55:03 GMT
Post by tlyne on Nov 13, 2013 1:55:03 GMT
"Empire State Wrestling"
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped-11/11/96
Airs-11/16/96 on the Empire Sports Network
Mike Tenay and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan open the show.
Tenay, “Bobby Heenan, things are getting hotter in ESW. We have tag team champions, we have a TV champion, and soon, we will have a heavyweight champion.”
Heenan, “You mean, soon Sid Vicious will the heavyweight champion.”
Tenay, “I don’t know about that. Hulk Hogan will be out for revenge after last week.”
Heenan, “Hogan is in a wheelchair, he can’t wrestle.”
Tenay, “Really? He’s scheduled for our third match tonight.”
Heenan, “Wait, what? No one told me. Where’s my run sheet?”
Tenay, “You need to pay more attention in production meetings. Hulk Hogan is here, so is Sid Vicious and we have a big main event, King Kong Bundy takes on the biggest, and one of the youngest men in the sport, the Giant. Let’s go to the ring for ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan.”
Heenan, “Hogan, here? No, can’t be.”
Match #1
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan vs. Rick Fuller
The popular Duggan hits the ring with “Stars and Stripes Forever” playing. Big Rick Fuller is his opponent, Duggan starts out quickly. Fuller mounts a comeback, but Duggan is too much. He hits the spear for the win.
Winner-Jim Duggan
Tenay and Heenan are in the interview area. Sid Vicious and Mr. Hughes come out.
Tenay, “We are scheduled to talk to Sid Vicious, but Mr. Hughes, why are you here?”
Hughes, “Let Sid tell you.”
Vicious, “I’ll tell you why he’s here! He’s my personal bodyguard!”
Tenay, “Why do you need a bodyguard?”
Heenan, “Tenay, don’t be disrespectful. Let Sid talk.”
Vicious, “Here’s why I hired a bodyguard. I destroyed Hulk Hogan, and he knows he can’t beat me. He’s going to try and stop me from getting to Buffalo on Thanksgiving and Mr. Hughes is going to watch my back.”
Heenan, “I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Tenay says the Hogan is here today, I don’t think so. I think he’s in a convalescent home right now.”
Vicious, “If he’s not, he’ll be in one after Thanksgiving!”
Tenay, “Sid Vicious is in our next match, he meets the popular Koko B. Ware.”
Heenan, “Is Koko’s brother here?”
Tenay, “Who’s that?”
Heenan, “Tupper Ware.”
Tenay, “Brain, you are a riot. When we return, Sid vs, Koko.”
Match #2
Sid Vicious w/Mr. Hughes vs. Koko B. Ware
The good big man vs. the good little man. Koko moves quickly around the ring and looks very good, but it doesn’t last long. Sid corners the popular man from Tennessee. Sid punishes Koko and wins with a powerbomb.
Winner-Sid Vicious
Tenay is in the interview area.
Tenay, “The Brain chose not to come out for this, but here he is...Hulk Hogan!”
Hogan comes out to the cheers of the crowd.
Tenay, “Hulk Hogan, you are back in action, but you took a terrible beating from Sid Vicious.”
Hogan, “You know something, Mike Tenay, it took Sid, Hughes, Bundy and a chair to beat me! Now I see Sid’s got, that goon, Hughes with him all the time. Bring them both on. The millions of Hulkamaniacs are behind me, and on Thanksgiving night, I’m going to show everyone just how much Hulk Hogan has left!”
Tenay, “Remember fans, the ‘Thanksgiving Supershow’ is scheduled for November 28 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo. Hulk Hogan takes on Sid Vicious and the winner will be the first Empire State Champion. We also now know that Wolf Hawkfield will defend the Empire State Television Title against the Patriot. We will add more matches in the coming days. Now let’s see Hulk Hogan in the ring against, a tough veteran, Greg ‘The Hammer’ Valentine.”
Match #3
Hulk Hogan vs. Greg Valentine
Valentine is a wily veteran. He slows the pace and looks very good early. Valentine lands big lefts and rights and Hogan is in a bit of trouble. The crowd gets behind the Icon and he “Hulks Up” Hogan takes the fight to Valentine. He slams him and uses the legdrop for the win.
Winner-Hulk Hogan
Match #4
PG-13 vs. Inferno Kid and Nova
Two smaller, quicker teams go at in this one. PG-13 puts the bad mouth on bothe Nova and the kid. The match begins with Wolfie D and Nova in the ring. Nova out quicks Wolfie and the Tennessee hoodie is angry. He starts to break the rules. He tags on JC Ice and they double team Nova. Nova is in trouble, but manages to tag in the Inferno Kid. The Kid looks good, but it doesn't last. JC Ice uses a DDT to get the win. Ice takes the mic.
JC Ice, "We took care of these two fools, just like they was bugs, we squashed 'em! That's what we'd do to those two 50 year old teenagers, the Rock and Roll Express. Those two are afraid of us. They won't wrestle us again. They don't want the little girls to see them lose!"
The Rock and Roll Express appear in the aisle. Morton has a mic.
Morton, "Listen to me, you two punk kids. We shut your mouths two weeks ago and if you want us to do it again, we will. How about Thanksgiving night, in Buffalo?"
JC Ice, "You just show up, old man, and bring that dimwitted partner with you!"
Winners-PG-13
Match #5
The Can Am Express vs. Bull Buchanan and The Rochester Roadblock
The talented Can Ams lost a tough one to the Bruise Brothers, and would love a rematch with the Champions. Buchanan and the Roadblock have the size advantage, and that gives them a brief advantage. the Can Ams go their bread and butter, high impact wrestling. This turns the tide and Furnas hits the big powerslam on Buchanan.
Winners-The Can Am Express
The Giant is with Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan.
Tenay, "With us is one of the biggest, and best young wrestlers in the sport, the Giant. You have quickly made a name for yourself, but today you meet one of the giants of the 80's, King Kong Bundy."
Giant, "I haven't been wrestling very long. I want to get better each time I wrestle. Bundy is a legend, and he'll be a good test for me. I've been training with Hulk and he's helped me a lot."
Heenan, "See that's your mistake. Everyone says you remind them of Andre, and you do. I managed Andre. He didn't become a Champion until I talked him into getting away from that ham and egger. Listen to me, you big dummy, stay away from Hogan."
The Giant grabs Heenan by the lapels.
Heenan, "You wouldn't hit a man with glasses!"
Giant, "You're not wearing glasses!"
Heenan, "Let me go and I'll go get some!"
Tenay, "O.K. Let's settle down. It's time for the main event."
Match #6
The Giant vs King Kong Bundy
Two big behemoths wait in the ring. Referee Jack Doane will have his hands full. The bell rings, and like two bulls, they charge inot one another. Both men use powerful rights and lefts, but neither takes a step backwards. The match continues to be ver even. Bundy traps the Giant in the corner and begins to choke him. The Giant fights his way out of the corner. He goes to work on Bindy. As he scoops up the man from Atlantic City, Kamala, accompanied by Slick, hits the ring. He chops away at the Giant. Tatanka comes to the Giant's aid. It takes many wrestlers from the back to separate the four men. Slick grabs the mic.
Slick, "That's right, brothers and sisters, Slick is back! I got Kamala and Bundy with me and we gonna' rule the Empire State!"
Commissioner Piper comes down the aisle.
Piper, "Listen to me, you George Jefferson wannabe! No one rules ESW, but RP! You wanna' jump the Giant from behind, do it like a man! On Thanksgiving, Kamala and Bundy vs. Tatanka and the Giant!"
The program ends with all four men staring at one another.
Mid Hudson Civic Center
Poughkeepsie, NY
Taped-11/11/96
Airs-11/16/96 on the Empire Sports Network
Mike Tenay and Bobby “The Brain” Heenan open the show.
Tenay, “Bobby Heenan, things are getting hotter in ESW. We have tag team champions, we have a TV champion, and soon, we will have a heavyweight champion.”
Heenan, “You mean, soon Sid Vicious will the heavyweight champion.”
Tenay, “I don’t know about that. Hulk Hogan will be out for revenge after last week.”
Heenan, “Hogan is in a wheelchair, he can’t wrestle.”
Tenay, “Really? He’s scheduled for our third match tonight.”
Heenan, “Wait, what? No one told me. Where’s my run sheet?”
Tenay, “You need to pay more attention in production meetings. Hulk Hogan is here, so is Sid Vicious and we have a big main event, King Kong Bundy takes on the biggest, and one of the youngest men in the sport, the Giant. Let’s go to the ring for ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan.”
Heenan, “Hogan, here? No, can’t be.”
Match #1
“Hacksaw” Jim Duggan vs. Rick Fuller
The popular Duggan hits the ring with “Stars and Stripes Forever” playing. Big Rick Fuller is his opponent, Duggan starts out quickly. Fuller mounts a comeback, but Duggan is too much. He hits the spear for the win.
Winner-Jim Duggan
Tenay and Heenan are in the interview area. Sid Vicious and Mr. Hughes come out.
Tenay, “We are scheduled to talk to Sid Vicious, but Mr. Hughes, why are you here?”
Hughes, “Let Sid tell you.”
Vicious, “I’ll tell you why he’s here! He’s my personal bodyguard!”
Tenay, “Why do you need a bodyguard?”
Heenan, “Tenay, don’t be disrespectful. Let Sid talk.”
Vicious, “Here’s why I hired a bodyguard. I destroyed Hulk Hogan, and he knows he can’t beat me. He’s going to try and stop me from getting to Buffalo on Thanksgiving and Mr. Hughes is going to watch my back.”
Heenan, “I don’t think you have anything to worry about. Tenay says the Hogan is here today, I don’t think so. I think he’s in a convalescent home right now.”
Vicious, “If he’s not, he’ll be in one after Thanksgiving!”
Tenay, “Sid Vicious is in our next match, he meets the popular Koko B. Ware.”
Heenan, “Is Koko’s brother here?”
Tenay, “Who’s that?”
Heenan, “Tupper Ware.”
Tenay, “Brain, you are a riot. When we return, Sid vs, Koko.”
Match #2
Sid Vicious w/Mr. Hughes vs. Koko B. Ware
The good big man vs. the good little man. Koko moves quickly around the ring and looks very good, but it doesn’t last long. Sid corners the popular man from Tennessee. Sid punishes Koko and wins with a powerbomb.
Winner-Sid Vicious
Tenay is in the interview area.
Tenay, “The Brain chose not to come out for this, but here he is...Hulk Hogan!”
Hogan comes out to the cheers of the crowd.
Tenay, “Hulk Hogan, you are back in action, but you took a terrible beating from Sid Vicious.”
Hogan, “You know something, Mike Tenay, it took Sid, Hughes, Bundy and a chair to beat me! Now I see Sid’s got, that goon, Hughes with him all the time. Bring them both on. The millions of Hulkamaniacs are behind me, and on Thanksgiving night, I’m going to show everyone just how much Hulk Hogan has left!”
Tenay, “Remember fans, the ‘Thanksgiving Supershow’ is scheduled for November 28 at the Marine Midland Arena in Buffalo. Hulk Hogan takes on Sid Vicious and the winner will be the first Empire State Champion. We also now know that Wolf Hawkfield will defend the Empire State Television Title against the Patriot. We will add more matches in the coming days. Now let’s see Hulk Hogan in the ring against, a tough veteran, Greg ‘The Hammer’ Valentine.”
Match #3
Hulk Hogan vs. Greg Valentine
Valentine is a wily veteran. He slows the pace and looks very good early. Valentine lands big lefts and rights and Hogan is in a bit of trouble. The crowd gets behind the Icon and he “Hulks Up” Hogan takes the fight to Valentine. He slams him and uses the legdrop for the win.
Winner-Hulk Hogan
Match #4
PG-13 vs. Inferno Kid and Nova
Two smaller, quicker teams go at in this one. PG-13 puts the bad mouth on bothe Nova and the kid. The match begins with Wolfie D and Nova in the ring. Nova out quicks Wolfie and the Tennessee hoodie is angry. He starts to break the rules. He tags on JC Ice and they double team Nova. Nova is in trouble, but manages to tag in the Inferno Kid. The Kid looks good, but it doesn't last. JC Ice uses a DDT to get the win. Ice takes the mic.
JC Ice, "We took care of these two fools, just like they was bugs, we squashed 'em! That's what we'd do to those two 50 year old teenagers, the Rock and Roll Express. Those two are afraid of us. They won't wrestle us again. They don't want the little girls to see them lose!"
The Rock and Roll Express appear in the aisle. Morton has a mic.
Morton, "Listen to me, you two punk kids. We shut your mouths two weeks ago and if you want us to do it again, we will. How about Thanksgiving night, in Buffalo?"
JC Ice, "You just show up, old man, and bring that dimwitted partner with you!"
Winners-PG-13
Match #5
The Can Am Express vs. Bull Buchanan and The Rochester Roadblock
The talented Can Ams lost a tough one to the Bruise Brothers, and would love a rematch with the Champions. Buchanan and the Roadblock have the size advantage, and that gives them a brief advantage. the Can Ams go their bread and butter, high impact wrestling. This turns the tide and Furnas hits the big powerslam on Buchanan.
Winners-The Can Am Express
The Giant is with Mike Tenay and Bobby Heenan.
Tenay, "With us is one of the biggest, and best young wrestlers in the sport, the Giant. You have quickly made a name for yourself, but today you meet one of the giants of the 80's, King Kong Bundy."
Giant, "I haven't been wrestling very long. I want to get better each time I wrestle. Bundy is a legend, and he'll be a good test for me. I've been training with Hulk and he's helped me a lot."
Heenan, "See that's your mistake. Everyone says you remind them of Andre, and you do. I managed Andre. He didn't become a Champion until I talked him into getting away from that ham and egger. Listen to me, you big dummy, stay away from Hogan."
The Giant grabs Heenan by the lapels.
Heenan, "You wouldn't hit a man with glasses!"
Giant, "You're not wearing glasses!"
Heenan, "Let me go and I'll go get some!"
Tenay, "O.K. Let's settle down. It's time for the main event."
Match #6
The Giant vs King Kong Bundy
Two big behemoths wait in the ring. Referee Jack Doane will have his hands full. The bell rings, and like two bulls, they charge inot one another. Both men use powerful rights and lefts, but neither takes a step backwards. The match continues to be ver even. Bundy traps the Giant in the corner and begins to choke him. The Giant fights his way out of the corner. He goes to work on Bindy. As he scoops up the man from Atlantic City, Kamala, accompanied by Slick, hits the ring. He chops away at the Giant. Tatanka comes to the Giant's aid. It takes many wrestlers from the back to separate the four men. Slick grabs the mic.
Slick, "That's right, brothers and sisters, Slick is back! I got Kamala and Bundy with me and we gonna' rule the Empire State!"
Commissioner Piper comes down the aisle.
Piper, "Listen to me, you George Jefferson wannabe! No one rules ESW, but RP! You wanna' jump the Giant from behind, do it like a man! On Thanksgiving, Kamala and Bundy vs. Tatanka and the Giant!"
The program ends with all four men staring at one another.
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