"Saturday Night Wrestling" Taped 1/20/85
Jan 22, 2014 1:38:41 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jan 22, 2014 1:38:41 GMT
"Saturday Night Wrestling"
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-1/20/85
Airs-1/25/85
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, “Welcome to Championship Sports’ and ‘Saturday Night Wrestling’! We are one week away from the big show at the Tarrant County Convention Center. We will talk about next week’s show and we have exciting wrestling action for you tonight. In our main event, Skip Young takes on the Missing Link. Kamala will be in action against Al Madril, and Iceman King Parsons makes his first defense of the TV Title against the Magic Dragon. Let’s get things started with Joe Rinelli.”
Match #1
Pvt Terry Daniels vs, Johnny Mantell
The “Pride of Montague County” takes on the former U.S. Marine. Daniels gets off to a quick start, but Mantell rallies. He goes on the attack and finishes the match with the bulldog.
Winner-Johnny Mantell
Iceman King Parsons is with Marc Lowrance,
Lowrance, “With me is, Iceman King Parsons, the Television Champion. Iceman, you meet the Magic Dragon tonight, and if you get by this one, you will take on Kabuki, next week,. That is a tough couple of weeks.”
Parsons, “Have mercy! Old Kabuki done sent the Dragon to soften me up, but it ain’t going to work! The fans helped me get this title and I ain’t going to give it up, no way, no how, cause mama says it bees that way sometime!”
Lowrance, “Iceman King Parsons has tough task ahead of him, but if anyone can do it, he can.”
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Iceman King Parsons (Champion) vs. The Magic Dragon
The mysterious Dragon attacks Parsons before the bell. Everyone believes that Kabuki sent the Dragon in to soften up the Champion. The man from Macao works over Iceman. Parsons is in trouble. the Dragon chokes away and referee Rick Hazzard counts, but Dragon breaks at four each time. Parsons fights his way out of the corner, He takes the fight to the Dragon and finishes things with the butt bump. He is ready for Kabuki,
Winner-Iceman King Parsons
Kerry Von Erich is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is Kerry Von Erich. Kerry, you hold the American Heavyweight Title and many top stars are after it, including Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams. You and your brothers challenge the Canadian team for the World Six Man Tag Titles next week. Many think you, and your brothers, are overextended."
Kerry, "Marc, we all love wrestling and we love the fans. I'll defend this title against anyone who deserves a shot at it. The six nan title is part of our family history. We want to get it back. Those big Canadians are tough, but we can beat them."
Lowrance, "Next week, it's the Von Erichs vs. the Canadiens for the six man title. Now let's see Kerry in action."
Match #3
Non-Title Match
Kerry Von Erich ( American Heavyweight Champion) vs. Dale Veasey
Veasey and referee Bronko Lubich wait in the ring, we hear,
Kerry Von Erich makes his way through the crowd and hits the ring. The Ft. Worth explodes. The bell rings and the Champion is a house afire. He works over Veasey. The tough Alaskan will not give up. He fights fire with fire and goes toe to toe with the man from Lake Dallas. Veasey tries some dirty tricks, but Kerry is ready. He clamps pn the Von Erich claw and it's over.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
General Skandor Akbar and "Devastation Incorporated" are with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is General Skandor Akbar and his men. General Akbar, your men have been very busy. The Irwin Brothers have been defending their tag team titles against all comers, and tonight, the Missing Link takes on Skip Young. He has become a bit of a thorn in your side."
Akbar, "That no good punk has stuck his nose into my business for the last time. My Link will put an end to that tonight, and Kamala, the Ugandan Warrior, is going to teach, that taco vendor, Al Madril a lesson!"
Lowrance, "I was about to ask you about that match."
Akbar, "People have been underestimating my men and that ends tonight!"
Lowrance, "When we return, Kamala and Al Madril will be in the ring."
Match #4
Al Madril vs. Kamala w/General Skandor Akbar
Kamala paces back and forth. Akbar has him at a fever pitch. Madril must ues his wrestling ability. Madril holds his own early. Kamala is confused by Madril's use of wrestling moves. Akbar seems worried at ringside. Kamala backs Madril into the corner and begins to chop away at the man from Los Angeles. Madril is desperate. He goes to the fisticuffs and backs Kamala up. They both tumble through the ropes to the arena floor. The battle continues there. Referee David Manning begins his count. They continue to brawl until the count reaches 20. Both men are counted out.
Result-Double Count Out
Marc Lowrance is seated at the announce desk.
Lowrance, "What a night, so far, and it's not over yet. I want to talk about next week. First of all, bell time is one half hour earlier. Our first match will begin at 7:30. Doors will open at 6:30. You are going to see Iceman King Parsons defend the Television Title against the Great Kabuki, you are also going to see a few newcomers to the state of Texas. I don't want to ruin the surprise on that. Then in the main event, the Von Erichs, Kerry, Kevin and Mike challenge, Mad Dog Lefebvre, Frenchy Martin and Sailor White for the World Six Man Tag Team Titles. What a night of action! Don't miss it."
Main Event, Two out of Three Falls
Skip Young vs. The Missing Link w/General Skandor Akbar
First Fall-The prehistoric Missing Link is a tough challenge for anyone. Young starts quickly and lands a dropkick that sends the Link through the ropes a to the floor. Akbar shouts orders and the Link returns to the ring. The Link brawls away with Young, and Skip holds his own. However the Link lands a big headbutt and follows with a cover to win the first fall.
Winner-The Missing Link
Second Fall-Akbar seems very confident and Young has his back to the wall. The Kink tries to finish things quickly, but Young will have none of it. He fights off the Link’s attack. Skip lands a dropkick and covers him. Referee Rick Hazzard counts the fall. The match is even.
Winner-Skip Young
Third Fall-The fans are on their feet and behind “Sweet Brown Sugar”. Young is sharp and the Link is frustrated. The man with the face paint is at his vicious best, but Skip is up to the challenge. The Link takes Young down, but Skip rolls through and cradles the Link and Hazzard counts 1...2...3! Skip Young upsets the Missing Link!
Winner-Skip Young
Marc Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, “What a victory for Skip Young! This will not sit well with Akbar. Fans, we are almost out of time. Don’t miss next week’s program. Iceman King Parsons takes on the Great Kabuki and the Canadians take on the Von Erichs! Join us next Saturday night.”
Dark Match
American Tag Team Championship
The Long Riders (Champions) w/General Skandor Akbar vs. Jose Lothario and Chief Jules Strongbow
The Champions have been on a roll recently. The popular team of Lothario and Strongbow will be a stiff test. Strongbow and Scott start the match. “Hog” uses his size to punish Strongbow. The Indian Chief from Oklahoma holds his own and tags in “Super Sock”. Theveteran from San Antonio pounds away at Irwin. Scott tags in his brother and Bill takes over. “Chauncy” uses a big boot to finish off Lothario. Who is going to dethrone this team?
Winners-The Long Riders
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-1/20/85
Airs-1/25/85
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, “Welcome to Championship Sports’ and ‘Saturday Night Wrestling’! We are one week away from the big show at the Tarrant County Convention Center. We will talk about next week’s show and we have exciting wrestling action for you tonight. In our main event, Skip Young takes on the Missing Link. Kamala will be in action against Al Madril, and Iceman King Parsons makes his first defense of the TV Title against the Magic Dragon. Let’s get things started with Joe Rinelli.”
Match #1
Pvt Terry Daniels vs, Johnny Mantell
The “Pride of Montague County” takes on the former U.S. Marine. Daniels gets off to a quick start, but Mantell rallies. He goes on the attack and finishes the match with the bulldog.
Winner-Johnny Mantell
Iceman King Parsons is with Marc Lowrance,
Lowrance, “With me is, Iceman King Parsons, the Television Champion. Iceman, you meet the Magic Dragon tonight, and if you get by this one, you will take on Kabuki, next week,. That is a tough couple of weeks.”
Parsons, “Have mercy! Old Kabuki done sent the Dragon to soften me up, but it ain’t going to work! The fans helped me get this title and I ain’t going to give it up, no way, no how, cause mama says it bees that way sometime!”
Lowrance, “Iceman King Parsons has tough task ahead of him, but if anyone can do it, he can.”
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Iceman King Parsons (Champion) vs. The Magic Dragon
The mysterious Dragon attacks Parsons before the bell. Everyone believes that Kabuki sent the Dragon in to soften up the Champion. The man from Macao works over Iceman. Parsons is in trouble. the Dragon chokes away and referee Rick Hazzard counts, but Dragon breaks at four each time. Parsons fights his way out of the corner, He takes the fight to the Dragon and finishes things with the butt bump. He is ready for Kabuki,
Winner-Iceman King Parsons
Kerry Von Erich is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is Kerry Von Erich. Kerry, you hold the American Heavyweight Title and many top stars are after it, including Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams. You and your brothers challenge the Canadian team for the World Six Man Tag Titles next week. Many think you, and your brothers, are overextended."
Kerry, "Marc, we all love wrestling and we love the fans. I'll defend this title against anyone who deserves a shot at it. The six nan title is part of our family history. We want to get it back. Those big Canadians are tough, but we can beat them."
Lowrance, "Next week, it's the Von Erichs vs. the Canadiens for the six man title. Now let's see Kerry in action."
Match #3
Non-Title Match
Kerry Von Erich ( American Heavyweight Champion) vs. Dale Veasey
Veasey and referee Bronko Lubich wait in the ring, we hear,
Kerry Von Erich makes his way through the crowd and hits the ring. The Ft. Worth explodes. The bell rings and the Champion is a house afire. He works over Veasey. The tough Alaskan will not give up. He fights fire with fire and goes toe to toe with the man from Lake Dallas. Veasey tries some dirty tricks, but Kerry is ready. He clamps pn the Von Erich claw and it's over.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
General Skandor Akbar and "Devastation Incorporated" are with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is General Skandor Akbar and his men. General Akbar, your men have been very busy. The Irwin Brothers have been defending their tag team titles against all comers, and tonight, the Missing Link takes on Skip Young. He has become a bit of a thorn in your side."
Akbar, "That no good punk has stuck his nose into my business for the last time. My Link will put an end to that tonight, and Kamala, the Ugandan Warrior, is going to teach, that taco vendor, Al Madril a lesson!"
Lowrance, "I was about to ask you about that match."
Akbar, "People have been underestimating my men and that ends tonight!"
Lowrance, "When we return, Kamala and Al Madril will be in the ring."
Match #4
Al Madril vs. Kamala w/General Skandor Akbar
Kamala paces back and forth. Akbar has him at a fever pitch. Madril must ues his wrestling ability. Madril holds his own early. Kamala is confused by Madril's use of wrestling moves. Akbar seems worried at ringside. Kamala backs Madril into the corner and begins to chop away at the man from Los Angeles. Madril is desperate. He goes to the fisticuffs and backs Kamala up. They both tumble through the ropes to the arena floor. The battle continues there. Referee David Manning begins his count. They continue to brawl until the count reaches 20. Both men are counted out.
Result-Double Count Out
Marc Lowrance is seated at the announce desk.
Lowrance, "What a night, so far, and it's not over yet. I want to talk about next week. First of all, bell time is one half hour earlier. Our first match will begin at 7:30. Doors will open at 6:30. You are going to see Iceman King Parsons defend the Television Title against the Great Kabuki, you are also going to see a few newcomers to the state of Texas. I don't want to ruin the surprise on that. Then in the main event, the Von Erichs, Kerry, Kevin and Mike challenge, Mad Dog Lefebvre, Frenchy Martin and Sailor White for the World Six Man Tag Team Titles. What a night of action! Don't miss it."
Main Event, Two out of Three Falls
Skip Young vs. The Missing Link w/General Skandor Akbar
First Fall-The prehistoric Missing Link is a tough challenge for anyone. Young starts quickly and lands a dropkick that sends the Link through the ropes a to the floor. Akbar shouts orders and the Link returns to the ring. The Link brawls away with Young, and Skip holds his own. However the Link lands a big headbutt and follows with a cover to win the first fall.
Winner-The Missing Link
Second Fall-Akbar seems very confident and Young has his back to the wall. The Kink tries to finish things quickly, but Young will have none of it. He fights off the Link’s attack. Skip lands a dropkick and covers him. Referee Rick Hazzard counts the fall. The match is even.
Winner-Skip Young
Third Fall-The fans are on their feet and behind “Sweet Brown Sugar”. Young is sharp and the Link is frustrated. The man with the face paint is at his vicious best, but Skip is up to the challenge. The Link takes Young down, but Skip rolls through and cradles the Link and Hazzard counts 1...2...3! Skip Young upsets the Missing Link!
Winner-Skip Young
Marc Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, “What a victory for Skip Young! This will not sit well with Akbar. Fans, we are almost out of time. Don’t miss next week’s program. Iceman King Parsons takes on the Great Kabuki and the Canadians take on the Von Erichs! Join us next Saturday night.”
Dark Match
American Tag Team Championship
The Long Riders (Champions) w/General Skandor Akbar vs. Jose Lothario and Chief Jules Strongbow
The Champions have been on a roll recently. The popular team of Lothario and Strongbow will be a stiff test. Strongbow and Scott start the match. “Hog” uses his size to punish Strongbow. The Indian Chief from Oklahoma holds his own and tags in “Super Sock”. Theveteran from San Antonio pounds away at Irwin. Scott tags in his brother and Bill takes over. “Chauncy” uses a big boot to finish off Lothario. Who is going to dethrone this team?
Winners-The Long Riders
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