"Saturday Night Wrestling" Taped 5/19/85
May 20, 2014 23:08:32 GMT
Post by tlyne on May 20, 2014 23:08:32 GMT
“Saturday Night Wrestling”
Will Rogers Auditorium
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-5/19/85
Airs-5/24/85 on KTVT
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, "Welcome to 'Saturday Night Wrestling' from 'Championship Sports'. We have an exciting two hours of action for you tonight. We have an exciting TV Title match for you. Al Madril defends against, a veteran newcomer, Rip Oliver.. Then in our main event, Mike and Lance Von Erich team up to face Killer Brooks and Gary Young. We will also hear from Kevin Von Erich. Now let's go to Joe Rinelli."
Match #1
The Great Kabuki w/"Playboy" Gary Hart and Sunshine vs.. Skip Young
The martial arts master from Singapore takes on the minister's son from Dallas. The bell rings and the action is underway. Young is very sharp. He uses his speed to take control. He whips Kabuki into the ropes and goes for a dropkick. Kabuki grabs the ropes and Young hits the mat hard. This is the break Kabuki needs. He goes to work and wins with the thrust kick.
Winner-The Great Kabuki
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Al Madril (Champion) vs. Rip Oliver
Oliver has been campaigning in the Pacific Northwest. He is one of the most vicious men in the sport. The bell rings and botn men go to work. They are cautious. Madril takes Oliver down, but Rip escapes. Oliver can wrestle and he proves it. He takes Madril over and gets a two count. Oliver takes over and uses the piledriver for the win. Rip Oliver is the new Television Champion!
Winner-Rip Oliver (New World Class Television Champion)
Kevin Von Erich is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, " With me, is the Texas Champion, Kevin Von Erich. Kevin you have held the title for a few weeks now and have defeated all comers, but there are many worthy challengers waiting in the wings."
Kevin, "When you hold a title in World Class, there are always top wrestlers waiting in line, I'll wrestle them all."
Lowrance, "One newcomer, in particular, has quickly made a name for himself. Adrian Street, known as the 'Exotic One' has come to Texas and exhibited some very strange behavior."
Kevin, "He has, Marc, but you can't ignore his talent. He wants you to get mad at the things he does, and then he'll beat you."
Lowrance, "Kevin and Adrian Street would be A great match, we'd all like to see it."
Match #3
Kevin Von Erich vs. The Magic Dragon
The Dragon and referee Bronko Lubich wait in the ring and we hear,
Kevin Von Erich comes to the read and is ready for action. The bell rings and Kevin goes after the masked man. The Dragon is in full retreat. He lures Kevin into the corner and then goes to work with his martial arts skills. Kevin is in trouble, but he rallies. Kevin takes over and uses the flying bodypress for the win.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Billy Jack Haynes is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is, the man from the Pacific Northwest, Billy Jack Haynes. Billy, you have turned heads here in Texas. I know the fans are excited to see you in action."
Haynes, "Thank you, Marc. It's great to be here. I want to keep wrestling, and beating thes best."
Lowrance, "An old 'friend' of your's showed up tonight. You and Rip Oliver go back a few years."
Haynes, "Yea, Oliver and I have had our troubles, but he is good. I wouldn't mind getting in the ring with him again."
Lowrance, "That's something we'd like to see. Billy Jack Haynes is in our next match."
Match #4
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Chick Donovan
Two muscular youngsters meet in this one. They match strength. Donovan is strong, but not as strong as Billy Jack. Haynes overpowers Donovan and the man from California is in trouble. Donovan tries the underhanded tactics, but they don't work. Haynes applies the full Nelson and Donovan submits.
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Match #5
Killer Brooks and Gary Young vs. Mike and Lance Von Erich
Two out of Three Falls
First Fall-The two popular Von Erichs take on a tough twosome. The match begins with Lance and Young in the ring. The action goes back and forth. Young uses his typical roughhouse tactics to gain the advantage. Lance is in trouble. Young tags in Brooks and the tough biker continues the assault. Lance is finally able to escape and tag in Mike. Mike is able to turn the tide and use. Flying bodypress to pin Brooks,
Winners-Mike and Lance Von Erich
Second Fall-Brooks and Young have their backs to the wall, and they wrestle that way. They double team at every opportunity. Young is able to use a shoulderbreaker to pin Lance.
Winners-Killer Brooks and Gary Young
Third Fall-this one is for all the marbles. Lance and Young open the fall. Lance is still feeling the effects of the shoulderbreaker and Young concentrates his attack on the arm. Things look bad for the Von Erichs. Brooks tags in and continues the attack on Lance. The crowd tries to rally Lance. He is able to escape and tag in Mike. Mike goes after Young. Gary retreats and tags in Brooks. Killer fights back and we have a brawl on our hands. All four men end up in the ring. In the confusion Mike rolls up Brooks. Referee Rick Hazzard counts 1...2...3! The Von Erichs win!
Winners-Mike and Lance Von Erich
Marc Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, "What a show! A new TV Champion, and a great tag team match. Next week we are back at the Coliseum, and what a show we have for yoy. Our main event will be, the Dynamic Duo, Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams, vs. Brian Adias and Al Madril. Rip Oliver makes his first defense of tne TV Title. Come out on Monday night, or tune in on Saturday!"
Dark Match
Gino Hernandez w/"Playboy" Gary Hart and Sunshine vs. Johnny Mantell
The cowboy from Montague County takes on the "Handsome Halfbreed from Highland Park". Mantell gets the early edge by taking the fight to Gino. Hernandez takes to the floor. He is consoled by Sunshine and lectured by Hart. He returns and the match resumes. Mantel stays aggressive, but Hernandez is ready. Gino fights back and we have a pier six brawl on our hands. Things go Gino's way and he wins with an elbow drop.
Winner-Gino Hernandez
Will Rogers Auditorium
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-5/19/85
Airs-5/24/85 on KTVT
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, "Welcome to 'Saturday Night Wrestling' from 'Championship Sports'. We have an exciting two hours of action for you tonight. We have an exciting TV Title match for you. Al Madril defends against, a veteran newcomer, Rip Oliver.. Then in our main event, Mike and Lance Von Erich team up to face Killer Brooks and Gary Young. We will also hear from Kevin Von Erich. Now let's go to Joe Rinelli."
Match #1
The Great Kabuki w/"Playboy" Gary Hart and Sunshine vs.. Skip Young
The martial arts master from Singapore takes on the minister's son from Dallas. The bell rings and the action is underway. Young is very sharp. He uses his speed to take control. He whips Kabuki into the ropes and goes for a dropkick. Kabuki grabs the ropes and Young hits the mat hard. This is the break Kabuki needs. He goes to work and wins with the thrust kick.
Winner-The Great Kabuki
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Al Madril (Champion) vs. Rip Oliver
Oliver has been campaigning in the Pacific Northwest. He is one of the most vicious men in the sport. The bell rings and botn men go to work. They are cautious. Madril takes Oliver down, but Rip escapes. Oliver can wrestle and he proves it. He takes Madril over and gets a two count. Oliver takes over and uses the piledriver for the win. Rip Oliver is the new Television Champion!
Winner-Rip Oliver (New World Class Television Champion)
Kevin Von Erich is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, " With me, is the Texas Champion, Kevin Von Erich. Kevin you have held the title for a few weeks now and have defeated all comers, but there are many worthy challengers waiting in the wings."
Kevin, "When you hold a title in World Class, there are always top wrestlers waiting in line, I'll wrestle them all."
Lowrance, "One newcomer, in particular, has quickly made a name for himself. Adrian Street, known as the 'Exotic One' has come to Texas and exhibited some very strange behavior."
Kevin, "He has, Marc, but you can't ignore his talent. He wants you to get mad at the things he does, and then he'll beat you."
Lowrance, "Kevin and Adrian Street would be A great match, we'd all like to see it."
Match #3
Kevin Von Erich vs. The Magic Dragon
The Dragon and referee Bronko Lubich wait in the ring and we hear,
Kevin Von Erich comes to the read and is ready for action. The bell rings and Kevin goes after the masked man. The Dragon is in full retreat. He lures Kevin into the corner and then goes to work with his martial arts skills. Kevin is in trouble, but he rallies. Kevin takes over and uses the flying bodypress for the win.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Billy Jack Haynes is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is, the man from the Pacific Northwest, Billy Jack Haynes. Billy, you have turned heads here in Texas. I know the fans are excited to see you in action."
Haynes, "Thank you, Marc. It's great to be here. I want to keep wrestling, and beating thes best."
Lowrance, "An old 'friend' of your's showed up tonight. You and Rip Oliver go back a few years."
Haynes, "Yea, Oliver and I have had our troubles, but he is good. I wouldn't mind getting in the ring with him again."
Lowrance, "That's something we'd like to see. Billy Jack Haynes is in our next match."
Match #4
Billy Jack Haynes vs. Chick Donovan
Two muscular youngsters meet in this one. They match strength. Donovan is strong, but not as strong as Billy Jack. Haynes overpowers Donovan and the man from California is in trouble. Donovan tries the underhanded tactics, but they don't work. Haynes applies the full Nelson and Donovan submits.
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Match #5
Killer Brooks and Gary Young vs. Mike and Lance Von Erich
Two out of Three Falls
First Fall-The two popular Von Erichs take on a tough twosome. The match begins with Lance and Young in the ring. The action goes back and forth. Young uses his typical roughhouse tactics to gain the advantage. Lance is in trouble. Young tags in Brooks and the tough biker continues the assault. Lance is finally able to escape and tag in Mike. Mike is able to turn the tide and use. Flying bodypress to pin Brooks,
Winners-Mike and Lance Von Erich
Second Fall-Brooks and Young have their backs to the wall, and they wrestle that way. They double team at every opportunity. Young is able to use a shoulderbreaker to pin Lance.
Winners-Killer Brooks and Gary Young
Third Fall-this one is for all the marbles. Lance and Young open the fall. Lance is still feeling the effects of the shoulderbreaker and Young concentrates his attack on the arm. Things look bad for the Von Erichs. Brooks tags in and continues the attack on Lance. The crowd tries to rally Lance. He is able to escape and tag in Mike. Mike goes after Young. Gary retreats and tags in Brooks. Killer fights back and we have a brawl on our hands. All four men end up in the ring. In the confusion Mike rolls up Brooks. Referee Rick Hazzard counts 1...2...3! The Von Erichs win!
Winners-Mike and Lance Von Erich
Marc Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, "What a show! A new TV Champion, and a great tag team match. Next week we are back at the Coliseum, and what a show we have for yoy. Our main event will be, the Dynamic Duo, Gino Hernandez and Chris Adams, vs. Brian Adias and Al Madril. Rip Oliver makes his first defense of tne TV Title. Come out on Monday night, or tune in on Saturday!"
Dark Match
Gino Hernandez w/"Playboy" Gary Hart and Sunshine vs. Johnny Mantell
The cowboy from Montague County takes on the "Handsome Halfbreed from Highland Park". Mantell gets the early edge by taking the fight to Gino. Hernandez takes to the floor. He is consoled by Sunshine and lectured by Hart. He returns and the match resumes. Mantel stays aggressive, but Hernandez is ready. Gino fights back and we have a pier six brawl on our hands. Things go Gino's way and he wins with an elbow drop.
Winner-Gino Hernandez
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