"Saturday Night Wrestling" Taped 2/17/85
Feb 18, 2014 16:53:59 GMT
Post by tlyne on Feb 18, 2014 16:53:59 GMT
"Saturday Night Wrestling"
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-2/17/85
Airs-2/22/85 on KTVT
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, “Welcome to ‘Saturday Night Wrestling’ and ‘Championship Sports’. What a night we have for you. We have a Texas Title match, Kevin Von Erich challenges Gino Hernandez. Kevin has been chasing this title for some time, and each and every time, Hernandez retains the title. Frustration has to be setting in for Kevin. We will also see the PYTs, Killer Khan and Iceman King Parsons in action. Let’s go to Joe Rinelli.”
Match #1
Mike Reed vs. Mike Von Erich
Two youngsters go at it in the opener. They exchange holds and counter holds. Von Erich takes over and wins with a victory roll.
Winner-Mike Von Erich
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Iceman King Parsons (Champion) vs. Frenchy Martin
The TV champion takes on the rugged French Canadien. Martin jumps Iceman before the bell and hammers away at the man from St. Louis. Parsons is in trouble. Referee David Manning backs up Martin and Parsons struggles to his feet. Parsons is livid. He explodes on Martin. Frenchy has no answer for the iceman. Parsons hits the butt bump for the win.
Winner-Iceman King Parsons
Marc Lowrance is with General Skandor Akbar and Killer Khan.
Lowrance, "With me is General Skandor Akbar. Mr. Akbar, Killer Khan has returned to Texas, and he is a member of "Devastation Incorporated". General Akbar continues to surprise us."
Akbar, "How hard is it to surprise Americans? I'll tell you, not very hard! Look at Killer Khan, a descendant of the great Genghis Khan, the man who rules the Eastern World! Killer Khan will help the General rule Texas! Anyone in our path will be destroyed!"
Lowrance, "Killer Khan takes on the popular Chief Jules Strongbow in our next match."
Match #3
Chief Jules Strongbow vs. Killer Khan w/General Skandor Akbar
The popular Strongbow has a tough task ahead of him. Khan attacks with a shrill scream. He chops away and Strongbow is in early trouble. Akbar looks pleased at ringside. That changes quickly as Strongbow fires back with chops of his own. Khan recovers. He goes after Strongbow and Jules is in full retreat. Khan lands a kneedrop for the win.
Winner-Killer Khan
Marc Lowrance is with Kevin Von Erich.
Lowrance, “With me is Kevin Von Erich. Kevin, tonight you challenge Gino Hernandez for the Texas Title. I know that title means a lot to you, and your family.”
Kevin, “Marc, I’m a proud Texan, and so are the rest of my family. Hernandez is a loudmouth, and it’s time I shut him up.”
Lowrance, “He may be loud, but he will be tough to beat.”
Von Erich, “He is, but I’ve come close before, and tonight’s the night I do it.”
Lowrance, “The fans would love to see it”
Match #4
The Pretty Young Things vs. Johnny Mantell and Brian Adias
The PYTs have quickly made a name for themselves. Mantell and Adias will be a stiff test. Both teams start quickly. They tag in and and the action is close, and intense. Mantell gets a two count on Austin with a victory roll, but Norvell kicks put. Koko whips Adias into the ropes and backdrops Brian to the mat. He goes for a cover, Adias kicks out. The end comes when Ware hits a flying bodypress on Mantell for the win.
Winners-Pretty Young Things
Marc Lowrance is with Gary Hart, Sunshine and Gino Hernandez.
Lowrance, “With me is the Texas Champion, Gino Hernandez, Gary Hart and Sunshine. Kevin Von Erich has come very close to winning the title. Tonight may be the night.”
Hernandez, “I heard that punk out here earlier! I knew he was stupid, but not that stupid! I keep beating him, and because I’m such a nice guy, I haven't hurt him, well that’s going to change tonight! I’m going to end his career! And remember, I am your Champion!”
Sunshine, “Kevin, you heard Gino! He’s a real man! All those times you wanted to take me to dinner and I said no because I knew how boring it would be! Now Gino and Chris take me to the best restaurants and clubs in Texas! When we wa!k into a place everyone looks at us, When you walk in, people laugh. That’s why I hang around winners, not losers!”
Hart, “Marc Lowrance, I don’t think I have to say any more. We are not losing the title tonight.”
Lowrance, “The Title Match is next.”
Match #5
Texas Championship
Gino Hernandez (Champion) w/”Playboy” Gary Hart and Sunshine vs. Kevin Von Erich
First Fall-
Plays, and Kevin Von Erich comes to the ring. The crowd goes crazy as the eldest Von Erich enters the ring. The noise gets louder as we hear.
The Texas Champion arrogantly struts to the ring. The tension at Will Rogers is unbelievable. The bell rings and both men advance cautiously. Neither man wants to make a mistake. They lock up and the first few minutes are dead even. Both men are on top of their games. They exchange holds and counter holds. Both men have their chances. Gino goes to the illegal tactics, but Kevin retaliates with right and lefts hand. He backs up the "Handsome Halfbreed", and finishes the fall with a flying bodypress.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Second Fall-The crowd is on their feet waiting for a Von Erich victory. The bell rings and Kevin starts quickly. He gets a nearfall and Gino rolls out of the ring. Hart coaches him and Hernandez returns to action. The fall is very even and wrestled at a very fast pace. Gino is able to roll up Kevin, grab a handful of tights and referee David Manning counts the fall. Kevin argues, but to no avail.
Winner-Gino Hernandez
Third Fall-the match is dead even. Both men can feel the tension. The early moments belong to the Champion. Gino works over Kevin and things look bad for the popular Von Erich. Gino whips Kevin into the ropes and clamps on a sleephild. Kevin fights his way to the ropes. The matches continues and Kevin mounts a comeback. Both men end up on the floor they are slugging it out as Manning counts. Kevin gets back in the ring at 19, but Gino can't. Von Erich wons by count out, but he doesn't win the title. Kevin grabs the mic from Joe Rinelli.
Kevin, "Hernandez, you can't beat me! We all know that. I want at match with you, at Texas Stadium, no disqualification, no count out!"
Hernandez, Sunshine and Hart appear to be begging off.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich (Count Out)
Marc Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, "Kevin Von Erich hss challenged Gino Hernandez! He wants a match at the 'Parade of Champions'. Will Gino accept? We might find out next week. Speaking of next week, we have a great main event. We have a six man tag team match. 'Devastation Incorporated', Kamala, the Missing Link and Killer Khan, take on Chavo Guerrero, Skip Young and Buck Zumhofe. Don't miss the action."
Dark Match
American Heavyweight Championship
Kerry Von Erich (Champion) vs. Black Bart w/"Playboy" Gary Hart
Kerry takes the mic from Joe Rinelli.
Kerry, "Hart, Hernandez chickened out tonight, is Bart going to do the same thing?"
The crowd goes crazy. The bell rings and Bart goes on the attack. He hammers away and Kerry is backed into the corner. Kerry fires back with rights and lefts. Now Bart is on retreat. Kerry scoops up Bart and slams him to the mat. Kerry goes for the cover, but referee Rick Hazzard only counts two before Bart kicks out. Tne matches continues until Kerry clamps on the Von Erich claw! Bart fights it, but he can't escape. What a win for Kerry Von Erich!
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-2/17/85
Airs-2/22/85 on KTVT
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, “Welcome to ‘Saturday Night Wrestling’ and ‘Championship Sports’. What a night we have for you. We have a Texas Title match, Kevin Von Erich challenges Gino Hernandez. Kevin has been chasing this title for some time, and each and every time, Hernandez retains the title. Frustration has to be setting in for Kevin. We will also see the PYTs, Killer Khan and Iceman King Parsons in action. Let’s go to Joe Rinelli.”
Match #1
Mike Reed vs. Mike Von Erich
Two youngsters go at it in the opener. They exchange holds and counter holds. Von Erich takes over and wins with a victory roll.
Winner-Mike Von Erich
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Iceman King Parsons (Champion) vs. Frenchy Martin
The TV champion takes on the rugged French Canadien. Martin jumps Iceman before the bell and hammers away at the man from St. Louis. Parsons is in trouble. Referee David Manning backs up Martin and Parsons struggles to his feet. Parsons is livid. He explodes on Martin. Frenchy has no answer for the iceman. Parsons hits the butt bump for the win.
Winner-Iceman King Parsons
Marc Lowrance is with General Skandor Akbar and Killer Khan.
Lowrance, "With me is General Skandor Akbar. Mr. Akbar, Killer Khan has returned to Texas, and he is a member of "Devastation Incorporated". General Akbar continues to surprise us."
Akbar, "How hard is it to surprise Americans? I'll tell you, not very hard! Look at Killer Khan, a descendant of the great Genghis Khan, the man who rules the Eastern World! Killer Khan will help the General rule Texas! Anyone in our path will be destroyed!"
Lowrance, "Killer Khan takes on the popular Chief Jules Strongbow in our next match."
Match #3
Chief Jules Strongbow vs. Killer Khan w/General Skandor Akbar
The popular Strongbow has a tough task ahead of him. Khan attacks with a shrill scream. He chops away and Strongbow is in early trouble. Akbar looks pleased at ringside. That changes quickly as Strongbow fires back with chops of his own. Khan recovers. He goes after Strongbow and Jules is in full retreat. Khan lands a kneedrop for the win.
Winner-Killer Khan
Marc Lowrance is with Kevin Von Erich.
Lowrance, “With me is Kevin Von Erich. Kevin, tonight you challenge Gino Hernandez for the Texas Title. I know that title means a lot to you, and your family.”
Kevin, “Marc, I’m a proud Texan, and so are the rest of my family. Hernandez is a loudmouth, and it’s time I shut him up.”
Lowrance, “He may be loud, but he will be tough to beat.”
Von Erich, “He is, but I’ve come close before, and tonight’s the night I do it.”
Lowrance, “The fans would love to see it”
Match #4
The Pretty Young Things vs. Johnny Mantell and Brian Adias
The PYTs have quickly made a name for themselves. Mantell and Adias will be a stiff test. Both teams start quickly. They tag in and and the action is close, and intense. Mantell gets a two count on Austin with a victory roll, but Norvell kicks put. Koko whips Adias into the ropes and backdrops Brian to the mat. He goes for a cover, Adias kicks out. The end comes when Ware hits a flying bodypress on Mantell for the win.
Winners-Pretty Young Things
Marc Lowrance is with Gary Hart, Sunshine and Gino Hernandez.
Lowrance, “With me is the Texas Champion, Gino Hernandez, Gary Hart and Sunshine. Kevin Von Erich has come very close to winning the title. Tonight may be the night.”
Hernandez, “I heard that punk out here earlier! I knew he was stupid, but not that stupid! I keep beating him, and because I’m such a nice guy, I haven't hurt him, well that’s going to change tonight! I’m going to end his career! And remember, I am your Champion!”
Sunshine, “Kevin, you heard Gino! He’s a real man! All those times you wanted to take me to dinner and I said no because I knew how boring it would be! Now Gino and Chris take me to the best restaurants and clubs in Texas! When we wa!k into a place everyone looks at us, When you walk in, people laugh. That’s why I hang around winners, not losers!”
Hart, “Marc Lowrance, I don’t think I have to say any more. We are not losing the title tonight.”
Lowrance, “The Title Match is next.”
Match #5
Texas Championship
Gino Hernandez (Champion) w/”Playboy” Gary Hart and Sunshine vs. Kevin Von Erich
First Fall-
Plays, and Kevin Von Erich comes to the ring. The crowd goes crazy as the eldest Von Erich enters the ring. The noise gets louder as we hear.
The Texas Champion arrogantly struts to the ring. The tension at Will Rogers is unbelievable. The bell rings and both men advance cautiously. Neither man wants to make a mistake. They lock up and the first few minutes are dead even. Both men are on top of their games. They exchange holds and counter holds. Both men have their chances. Gino goes to the illegal tactics, but Kevin retaliates with right and lefts hand. He backs up the "Handsome Halfbreed", and finishes the fall with a flying bodypress.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Second Fall-The crowd is on their feet waiting for a Von Erich victory. The bell rings and Kevin starts quickly. He gets a nearfall and Gino rolls out of the ring. Hart coaches him and Hernandez returns to action. The fall is very even and wrestled at a very fast pace. Gino is able to roll up Kevin, grab a handful of tights and referee David Manning counts the fall. Kevin argues, but to no avail.
Winner-Gino Hernandez
Third Fall-the match is dead even. Both men can feel the tension. The early moments belong to the Champion. Gino works over Kevin and things look bad for the popular Von Erich. Gino whips Kevin into the ropes and clamps on a sleephild. Kevin fights his way to the ropes. The matches continues and Kevin mounts a comeback. Both men end up on the floor they are slugging it out as Manning counts. Kevin gets back in the ring at 19, but Gino can't. Von Erich wons by count out, but he doesn't win the title. Kevin grabs the mic from Joe Rinelli.
Kevin, "Hernandez, you can't beat me! We all know that. I want at match with you, at Texas Stadium, no disqualification, no count out!"
Hernandez, Sunshine and Hart appear to be begging off.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich (Count Out)
Marc Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, "Kevin Von Erich hss challenged Gino Hernandez! He wants a match at the 'Parade of Champions'. Will Gino accept? We might find out next week. Speaking of next week, we have a great main event. We have a six man tag team match. 'Devastation Incorporated', Kamala, the Missing Link and Killer Khan, take on Chavo Guerrero, Skip Young and Buck Zumhofe. Don't miss the action."
Dark Match
American Heavyweight Championship
Kerry Von Erich (Champion) vs. Black Bart w/"Playboy" Gary Hart
Kerry takes the mic from Joe Rinelli.
Kerry, "Hart, Hernandez chickened out tonight, is Bart going to do the same thing?"
The crowd goes crazy. The bell rings and Bart goes on the attack. He hammers away and Kerry is backed into the corner. Kerry fires back with rights and lefts. Now Bart is on retreat. Kerry scoops up Bart and slams him to the mat. Kerry goes for the cover, but referee Rick Hazzard only counts two before Bart kicks out. Tne matches continues until Kerry clamps on the Von Erich claw! Bart fights it, but he can't escape. What a win for Kerry Von Erich!
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
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