"Saturday Night Wrestling" Taped 6/16/85
Jun 17, 2014 12:07:11 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jun 17, 2014 12:07:11 GMT
“Saturday Night Wrestling”
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-6/16/85
Airs-6/21/85 on KTVT
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, "Welcome to 'Saturday Night Wrestling' from 'Championship Sports'. We are getting closer to the 'Firecracker Spectacular', and we will talk about it tonight. We know that the American Heavyweight Title will be decided that night. In our main event, Billy Jack Haynes takes on the Iron Sheik. You know Rip Oliver will be ringside. Let's go to Joe Rinelli."
Match #1
"Exotic" Adrian Street w/Miss Linda vs. Keith Eric
Street and Miss Linda strut around the ring. He blows a kiss at Eric and this just enrages the newcomer. The bell rings and Eric charges Street. This is exactly what the man from the Royal Forest of Dean wants. He wants you to lose your cool. Street is a veteran and he makes the youngster pay.Street wins with the cobra hold. Linda comes into the ring and hands Street her bag. Adrian applies lipstick and makeup to the fallen Eric.
Winner-Adrian Street
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Rip Oliver (Champion) w/Iron Sheik vs. John Davidson
Oliver looks unbeatable since winning the title. With the Iron Sheik beside him, he may hold the TV for a long time. The big biker from California will be a stiff test though. Davidson matches Oliver blow for blow and we have a slugfest. John holds his own for a time, but Oliver takes over. Rip punishes the big man and uses the piledriver for the win.
Winner-Rip Oliver
Kevin Von Erich is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is, the Texas Champion, Kevin Von Erich. Kevin, you meet Adrian Street at Reunion Arena. You saw him out here earlier, he wants to embarrass people, not just beat them."
Kevin, "That's right Marc. He's a good wrestler, but all that other stuff he does doesn't belong in wrestling. When I get him in the ring, I'll teach him a lesson."
Lowrance, "Kevin is ready for the 'Exotic One'."
Match #3
Non-Title Match
Kevin Von Erich (Texas Champion) vs. Kelly Kiniski
Kiniski and referee Bronko Lubich wait in the ring. We hear,
Kevin Von Erich makes his way through the crowd. He climbs into the ring and the crowd goes crazy. The bell rings and these two second generation wrestlers go at it. Kevin is very sharp. He whips Kiniski into the ropes and clamps on a sleephold. Kiniski gets to the ropes and Lubich calls for the break. Kiniski gives a good accounting for himself, but Kevin is too much. He locks in the Von Erich claw and it's all over.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Match #4
Non-Title Match
The Fantastics (American Tag Team Champions) vs. The Magic Dragon and Bob Marcus
Plays and the Fantastics come to the ring. All the young ladies want a hug from the "Sharp Dressed Men". Rogers and Fulton climb into the ring and the Ft. Worth crowd gets louder. The Dragon starts with Fulton. The masked man's martial arts are hard to deal with, but, Fulton is up to the task. He tags in Rogers, and Tommy continues the attack. Marcus tags in, but he is no match for Rogers. Tommy uses the Fantastic flip for the win.
Winners-The Fantastics
Billy Jack Haynes is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, “With me is Billy Jack Haynes. Billy, you take on the Iron Sheik in our main event. Your rivalry with Rip Oliver goes back several years. The Sheik is tough enough on his own, but with Oliver there, it gets tougher.”
Haynes, “Oliver is a rat, but he knows wrestling. The Sheik is a great wrestler, and this won't be easy, but the fans are behind me. That’s all I need!”
Lowrance, “Billy Jack Haynes vs. the Iron Sheik is next,”
Match #5
Billy Jack Haynes vs. The Iron Sheik w/Rip Oliver
First Fall-The Sheik and Oliver wait in the ring with referee David Manning. We hear,
Billy Jack Haynes comes to the ring. He removes his ring jacket and the ladies in the crowd go crazy. Oliver puts the bad mouth on Billy. This will not faze the muscleman. The bell rings and Haynes and the Sheik lock up. The former Iranian Olympian has the edge in wrestling ability, but Haynes makes up for it in strength. The match is very even. Both men get nearfalls. The Sheik goes for a suplex, but Billy blocks it. He scoops up the Sheik and slams him to the mat. He goes for the cover and Manning counts the fall. Billy Jack Haynes wins the first fall!
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Second Fall-Oliver and the Sheik are in trouble. The "Crippler" sends the Sheik out for blood. The Sheik pulls out all stops. He goes after Haynes, and Billy fights back. The Sheik suplexes Haynes and goes for the cover. Billy gets his foot on the rope. Before Manning can see, Oliver knocks it off. Manning counts the fall. Haynes argues, but the match is even.
Winner-The Iron Sheik
Third Fall-This for all the marbles. The bell rings and both men throw caution to the wind. They exchange rights and lefts and wrestling goes out the window. Haynes traps the Sheik in the full Nelson! This will be it! Suddenly, two men in silver and black masks hit the ring. Oliver joins in and all four men attack Haynes. Finally, wrestlers from the back break up things. Haynes is lying in the middle of the ring. Oliver takes the mic.
Oliver, "Haynes, you know who these two men are, but these Texas idiots don't! Say hello to the newest members of the 'Clan', the Grapplers!"
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes (Disqualification)
Marc Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, "The Grapplers! The Clan is even stronger! I know that Billy Jack Haynes will not take this lying down. Join us next week, we will have more information about the 'Firecracker Spectacular'."
Dark Match
American Heavyweight Title Tournament
Al Madril vs. The Great Kabuki w/"Playboy" Gary Hart and Sunshine
Gary Hart and Sunshine have three wrestlers who could win this tournament, and the Great Kabuki is one of them. Madril is also a top contender. This match is very physical. Madril goes for the Indian deathlock, but Kabuki gets to the ropes. Madril controls the early action, but Kabuki goes to the martial arts tactics and wins with a thrust kick. The man from Singapore moves on.
Winner-The Great Kabuki
Will Rogers Coliseum
Ft. Worth, TX
Taped-6/16/85
Airs-6/21/85 on KTVT
Marc Lowrance opens the show.
Lowrance, "Welcome to 'Saturday Night Wrestling' from 'Championship Sports'. We are getting closer to the 'Firecracker Spectacular', and we will talk about it tonight. We know that the American Heavyweight Title will be decided that night. In our main event, Billy Jack Haynes takes on the Iron Sheik. You know Rip Oliver will be ringside. Let's go to Joe Rinelli."
Match #1
"Exotic" Adrian Street w/Miss Linda vs. Keith Eric
Street and Miss Linda strut around the ring. He blows a kiss at Eric and this just enrages the newcomer. The bell rings and Eric charges Street. This is exactly what the man from the Royal Forest of Dean wants. He wants you to lose your cool. Street is a veteran and he makes the youngster pay.Street wins with the cobra hold. Linda comes into the ring and hands Street her bag. Adrian applies lipstick and makeup to the fallen Eric.
Winner-Adrian Street
Match #2
World Class Television Championship
Rip Oliver (Champion) w/Iron Sheik vs. John Davidson
Oliver looks unbeatable since winning the title. With the Iron Sheik beside him, he may hold the TV for a long time. The big biker from California will be a stiff test though. Davidson matches Oliver blow for blow and we have a slugfest. John holds his own for a time, but Oliver takes over. Rip punishes the big man and uses the piledriver for the win.
Winner-Rip Oliver
Kevin Von Erich is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is, the Texas Champion, Kevin Von Erich. Kevin, you meet Adrian Street at Reunion Arena. You saw him out here earlier, he wants to embarrass people, not just beat them."
Kevin, "That's right Marc. He's a good wrestler, but all that other stuff he does doesn't belong in wrestling. When I get him in the ring, I'll teach him a lesson."
Lowrance, "Kevin is ready for the 'Exotic One'."
Match #3
Non-Title Match
Kevin Von Erich (Texas Champion) vs. Kelly Kiniski
Kiniski and referee Bronko Lubich wait in the ring. We hear,
Kevin Von Erich makes his way through the crowd. He climbs into the ring and the crowd goes crazy. The bell rings and these two second generation wrestlers go at it. Kevin is very sharp. He whips Kiniski into the ropes and clamps on a sleephold. Kiniski gets to the ropes and Lubich calls for the break. Kiniski gives a good accounting for himself, but Kevin is too much. He locks in the Von Erich claw and it's all over.
Winner-Kevin Von Erich
Match #4
Non-Title Match
The Fantastics (American Tag Team Champions) vs. The Magic Dragon and Bob Marcus
Plays and the Fantastics come to the ring. All the young ladies want a hug from the "Sharp Dressed Men". Rogers and Fulton climb into the ring and the Ft. Worth crowd gets louder. The Dragon starts with Fulton. The masked man's martial arts are hard to deal with, but, Fulton is up to the task. He tags in Rogers, and Tommy continues the attack. Marcus tags in, but he is no match for Rogers. Tommy uses the Fantastic flip for the win.
Winners-The Fantastics
Billy Jack Haynes is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, “With me is Billy Jack Haynes. Billy, you take on the Iron Sheik in our main event. Your rivalry with Rip Oliver goes back several years. The Sheik is tough enough on his own, but with Oliver there, it gets tougher.”
Haynes, “Oliver is a rat, but he knows wrestling. The Sheik is a great wrestler, and this won't be easy, but the fans are behind me. That’s all I need!”
Lowrance, “Billy Jack Haynes vs. the Iron Sheik is next,”
Match #5
Billy Jack Haynes vs. The Iron Sheik w/Rip Oliver
First Fall-The Sheik and Oliver wait in the ring with referee David Manning. We hear,
Billy Jack Haynes comes to the ring. He removes his ring jacket and the ladies in the crowd go crazy. Oliver puts the bad mouth on Billy. This will not faze the muscleman. The bell rings and Haynes and the Sheik lock up. The former Iranian Olympian has the edge in wrestling ability, but Haynes makes up for it in strength. The match is very even. Both men get nearfalls. The Sheik goes for a suplex, but Billy blocks it. He scoops up the Sheik and slams him to the mat. He goes for the cover and Manning counts the fall. Billy Jack Haynes wins the first fall!
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes
Second Fall-Oliver and the Sheik are in trouble. The "Crippler" sends the Sheik out for blood. The Sheik pulls out all stops. He goes after Haynes, and Billy fights back. The Sheik suplexes Haynes and goes for the cover. Billy gets his foot on the rope. Before Manning can see, Oliver knocks it off. Manning counts the fall. Haynes argues, but the match is even.
Winner-The Iron Sheik
Third Fall-This for all the marbles. The bell rings and both men throw caution to the wind. They exchange rights and lefts and wrestling goes out the window. Haynes traps the Sheik in the full Nelson! This will be it! Suddenly, two men in silver and black masks hit the ring. Oliver joins in and all four men attack Haynes. Finally, wrestlers from the back break up things. Haynes is lying in the middle of the ring. Oliver takes the mic.
Oliver, "Haynes, you know who these two men are, but these Texas idiots don't! Say hello to the newest members of the 'Clan', the Grapplers!"
Winner-Billy Jack Haynes (Disqualification)
Marc Lowrance closes the show.
Lowrance, "The Grapplers! The Clan is even stronger! I know that Billy Jack Haynes will not take this lying down. Join us next week, we will have more information about the 'Firecracker Spectacular'."
Dark Match
American Heavyweight Title Tournament
Al Madril vs. The Great Kabuki w/"Playboy" Gary Hart and Sunshine
Gary Hart and Sunshine have three wrestlers who could win this tournament, and the Great Kabuki is one of them. Madril is also a top contender. This match is very physical. Madril goes for the Indian deathlock, but Kabuki gets to the ropes. Madril controls the early action, but Kabuki goes to the martial arts tactics and wins with a thrust kick. The man from Singapore moves on.
Winner-The Great Kabuki
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