TASW TV: 6.28.1985: Say Goodbye.
Jul 1, 2014 15:22:25 GMT
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Texas All Star Wrestling
From The Freeman, Coliseum In San Antonio, TX
Taped: 6/26/85
Air Date: 6/28/85
Host: Steve Stack (American language), & Rapido Rodriquez (Spanish language)
Steve Stack: " We've got quite the episode this week, but first.. Last week we learned that it was never about redemption but rather revenge as Eric Embry turned his back on my guest at this time... 'Bruiser' Bob Sweetan.' Now Bob, officials have given Embry the day off here to prevent any incidents as we head into our big July 4th Spectacular at the Hemmisfair arena.."
Bob Sweetan: " Wise decision because the fact remains, I'm not looking to wait to get my hands on Embry. I WILL piledrive the man straight thru the canvas, it's just a matter of time. 6 days will feel like an enternity but it's just around that corner Steve. Eric Embry, Percy Pringle, those Japs... it isn't your fault really. Fact remains I SHOULD have went with my gut, I should have NEVER teamed with the man... BUT I DID.. even though I KNEW I couldn't trust him, I DID.. and it serves me right. What was that you said there, it's about revenge? That's what led to this whole thing.. revenge for tossing him off that scaffold, for running him out of town? (Sweetan smiles)... I LIKE REVENGE... and Eric Embry I'm LOOKING for REVENGE come the 4th! I told you, I told you, YOU WILL BE PILEDRIVEN TO HELL... check out to shirt Stack.. MR. PILEDRIVER... it's a name that Eric Embry and myself once went to war for... it's a nick name that I NEVER CEASE to NOT live up to.... EMBRY 6 days till you're getting DROPPED RIGHT ON YOUR HEAD!"
Steve Stack: " Should be quite the spectacle. Speaking of the 4th and our big Independence day return to the Hemmisfair arena, we've got a little preview of that elimination match later on today as get this, the American Force DEFEND their tag team titles against the Southwest Cup holders the Japanese Force and of course Percy Pringle will be out there with him, I understand Bob that you to will be involved in that one... "
Bob Sweetan: " That's right, I'll be watching real, real close come our main event, in fact I'll be right here at ringside calling the action right along side you... See I EXPECT some sort of shenanigans from the Dynasty, and I'll be out here to make sure that my partners don't get a raw deal!"
Steve Stack: " Well Bob, you've gota match coming up right now against a very game Tom Renesto Jr, so good luck... and fans at home as promised we've got quite the episode with not one, but two big title matches as Chicky Starr makes his first defense of the TV title against the Hood, we've got the tag titles in the main event as the Forces colide, some HUGE NEWS concerning the UNITED STATES CHAMPIONSHIP and the Hemmisfair arena, Black Gordman's in CHRISTY'S CORNER this week, PLUS a BLOCKBUSTER announcement from Jose Lothario and the debuts of BOTH Jim Powers & Shiek Abdul Manson! With that lets head to the ring for Bob Sweetan here in action..."
"Bruiser" Bob Sweetan defeated Tom Renesto Jr via pinfall off a piledriver at 2:02.
Commercial Break
We're back and we're privy to the news that a new United States Champion was crowned in Lars Anderson. Lars won a 16 man single elimination tournament in Honolulu, Hawaii or that very honor just a few short days ago. Ridiculous names like Antonio Inoki, the Destroyer, & Bruiser Brody get mentioned as taking place in said tournament. We've got huge news as Lars is coming to All Star in just 6 short days to defend that title as part of the Independence Day Spectacular, his opponent? "Wild Fire" Tommy Rich!
With that we're taking to these pre-recorded comments from the new champion.
Lars Anderson: " For those of you who don't know who I am, my name is LARS ANDERSON and just a few short days ago, right here in the ALOHA STATE, I defeated 16 of the greatest professional wrestlers this sport has ever assembled to win this United States Championship. And as a fighting champion, I'm days away from hoping on a plane and coming to All Star Wrestling to put this very title on the line against Tommy Rich. Tommy, it's been a long, long time since you and I have been in the same place at the same time. Little known fact here, but last time we got together it was on the same side... you were a worthy partner, but that was then and this is now. Tommy Rich, get a good look at all this (turns to reveal the beautiful beach behind him) if you think for ONE second I'm leaving all this behind, that I'm leaving PARADISE BEHIND to come to Texas and lose this title you've got another thing coming, BRUTHAH. Tommy you were a good friend, BUT THIS IS A BUSINESS, and me? I'm AN ANDERSON, and WE HANDLE OUR BUSINESS IN THAT RING. BRUTHAH, be prepared for the fight of your life come Independence day!"
Stack then takes us to HIGHLIGHTS of Tommy Rich battling Buzz Sawyer from the Southwest Championship Wrestling days. Putting Rich over as a FORMER NWA WORLD CHAMPION.
TO THE RING for TV title action...
Dr. Paul rubs the shoulders at his charge, the ever so mysterious hood, big smile on his face is wiped away the moment the fans boo his name. Chicky gets a massive response. The Hood gets some licks in, even controls the match near the end only to have Starr rebound off a whip into the buckles with a cross body block to retain the title!
Television Championship: Chicky Starr defeated the Hood w/ Dr. Paul Christy & Bunny Love in 6:28 via pinfall off a twisting second rope crossbody block.
Chicky then cut a promo entirely in spanish.
Commercial Break
Before our next match, Steve Stack is unfortunately joined by the man from the Sudan: Arman Hussian and his latest charge: Sheik Abdul Manson.
Steve Stack: " I've gotta ask you Arman, what's this young man's deal here, I mean it's been brought to my attention he's AMERICAN, and yet here he is answering to the name Abdul. "
Arman tweets at the whistle a bit, big smile on his face.
Arman Hussian: " This young man right here was a DRIFTER, A VAGRANT, until I took him in. This country let him down, and now he's a MUSE-LIM just like yours truly. And just wait STEVEN, just wait till you get a load of what this man can do... he's.. he's AN ANIMAL once that bell sounds.. he's an ANIMAL (TWEET, TWEET) and he's here to make AMERICANS PAY! "
Hussian leads the "traitor" to the ring as a USA chant kicks up. Tim Talltree awaits in the ring, headdress and all.
Shiek Abdul Manson w/ Arman Hussian defeats Tim Talltree in 5:40 off an elbow drop from the second rope.
Commercial Break
Localized Promos INCLUDING one for the INDEPENDENCE DAY SPECTACULAR AT THE HEMISFAIR ARENA:
Friday Night July the 4th 1985
Special 6PM Bell Time
Featuring not one, not two BUT THREE HUGE MAIN EVENTS....
Main Event #1
Texas All Star Heavyweight Championship
Jose Lothario (CH)
Vs.
Voodoo Malumba
Main Event #2
United States Heavyweight Championship
Lars Anderson (CH)
Vs.
"Wildfire" Tommy Rich
Main Event #3
Special 6 Man Elimination Bout
"Bruiser" Bob Sweetan & American Force
Vs.
Eric Embry & Japanese Force
Grudge Match
Wild Bull Alaya
Vs.
"Iron" Mike Sharpe
6 Man "MEXICAN RULES" Tag Team Match
Dos Caras, Chicky Starr & El Sicodélico
Vs.
Black Gordman, El Gran Marcus & The Great Goliath
Special Singles Match
Shiek Abdul Manson
Vs.
Cousin Luke the Hillbilly
Special Singles Match
Shiek Abdul Manson
Vs.
Cousin Luke the Hillbilly
PLUS THE DEBUT OF "MR. MAGNIFICENT"
Commercial Break
Back from break and it's with the following video airing...
3% body fat....
255 lbs of pure muscle mass...
ONLY ONE WORD DESCRIBES WHO AND WHAT I AM....
MAGNIFICENT...
We pan up to his face.... there he is smiling big and wide, a quick wink to the camera as a cheesy graphic reads...
MR. MAGNIFICENT IS COMING...
Stack reminds us Mr. Magnificent makes his All Star debut as part of that July 4th Spectacular. While on the subject of debuts, we're headed to the ring for the television debut of Jim Powers.
Terry Simms awaits inside the ring as Powers is introduced. Slapping hands with the fans as he enters the ring. We get a handshake at the start to put 'em over as a baby face.
Jim Powers defeated Terry Simms via pinfall off a powerslam at 4:36.
Steve Stack: " And impressive win here today on TV from young Jimmy Powers. I'm joined now by the All Star Heavyweight Champion, the one, the only 'Super Sock' Jose Lothario. Jose I've gotta ask the question, just how are those ribs holding up..."
Jose Lothario: " Well Steve these last few weeks off have gone along way in my recovery, but that's actually not why I'm out here right now. This time at home, well it's been much needed, and the fact remains I'm not getting an younger, you know? I've put a lot of thought into this, and we've got enough young talent out there, you know? Guys like Jimmy Powers and the American Force, Chicky Starr, enough young guys that well, you know it makes this decision a lot easier... and then there's the thought of a United States Title in the area, you know big stars from all over will be coming in to challenge for that one..With a tear in my eye, you know, it was the time with the family that really helped me reached this, this tough decision, but with a tear in my eye I'm here to say... July the 4th will be my last professional wrestling match, because win, lose or draw, Mr. Stack I'm retiring from this great, great sport a champion."
Steve Stack: " Well Jose, you're a fine man, a great champion and it's been a pleasure to call your great career here in the Southwest. You will surely be missed by not just me, but all these great fans.. Mexican and American... "
Jose Lothario: " Thanks Steve, that really means a lot. This was the hardest choice I ever had to make, you know I've always considered these people to not just be fans, but to be friends and it's been a great ride, especially these last few months. Now I've still got a tough road ahead come independance day, as I'll be standing across the ring from a 400 lbs monster who has ALREADY left me battered and beaten. I'm sure that no good weasel Hussian doesn't want me leaving on top and will instruct his monster to target these ribs, to ruin what could be a great moment. Voodoo Malumba is a bad man, and that's why if you DON'T have a ticket yet, GO OUT and get one, I'll need all the support I can get."
Steve Stack: " There you have it fans, Jose Lothario encouraging the fans to come on out to the Hemmisfair arena this Friday Night and cheer him on for the very last time against the massive Voodoo Malumba! Fans we'll be back with a very special edition of Christy's Corner with Black Gordman."
Commercial Break
And now it's time for... CHRISTY'S CORNER...
Ring announce Mark Nulty get some ques from Bunny Love outside the ring, the sarcasm just OOZES from his voice as he takes to the microphone.
Mark Nulty: " It is now time for CHRISTY'S CORNER... (Bunny whispers into his ear, Nulty rolls his eyes) with your host, a man with three PHDs in Paleontology, World History and of course... PAGEANTRY... an accomplished magician, a decorated professional wrestler and manager.... and a man who owns several luxurious rental properties... PAUL .... (Bunny whispers again..)... DR. PAUL CHRISTY!"
Inside the ring is a proud Paul Christy, in his gold vest and bow tie, his guest today is former Television Champion: Black Gordman.
Paul Christy: " Thank you Mr. Nulty, I am also a three time Omaha Spelling Bee Champion..."
Steve Stack: " He's not even from Omaha..."
Paul Christy: " Ladies and germs, I'm the guy who tells it how it is... and I'm gonna tell you how it is RIGHT HERE, right now... see my guest at this time, this man right here, Blackie Gordman is THE TRUE TELEVISION CHAMPION, and I've got the scoop, NEXT WEEK Black Gordman gets his MUCH DESERVED rematch against that RAT Chicky Starr!"
Black Gordman: " Mucho gracias... (Christy scratches his head) Thank you... thank you... that's right Dr. Paul, I no lose that title fair.. TV title matches 15 minutes.. I lose over 15 minutes, I real champion. I get rematch, and I will win... I want to say something about Senior Lothario, I want to say something to the Mexican people here... with Senior Lothario retirement round corner, and even though I no Mexican, I NEW MEXICAN.. I WILL STILL BE YOUR HERO!"
Crowd boo's heavily.
Paul Christy: " SHUDDUP, this man's doing YOU a favor here.."
Black Gordman: " That's okay, they Mexican, they TOO STUPID to see that I MEAN WHAT I SAY... I will be their hero, I will be their new MEXICAN HERO. I will be campeón de MEXICO! "
Paul Christy: " Ladies and germs, give it up to the NEW MEXICO HERO.... BLACKIE GORDMAN! "
Boo's are heavy as we take it back to Steve Stack who's standing by with "Bruiser" Bob Sweetan yet again.
Steve Stack: " I tell you what Bob, a lot has already gone down since you joined us at the top of the hour, I must say. We heard from the brand new United States Champion; Lars Anderson."
Bob Sweetan: " Lars is a tough, tough guy, and you've clearly gotta be a tough guy to hold that title. He's got a target on his back now, everyone from Tommy Rich to YOURS TRULY the Bruisers gonna be gunning for that there title, Steve."
Steve Stack: " Well that's a match we'd all love to see. We also heard from Jose Lothario, as sadly Jose announced that July the 4th will be his last professional wrestling match..."
Bob Sweetan: " Jose a good friend and it's gonna be real sad to see him go, but that Voodoo Malumba, talk about a monster. I'm gonna go on record here and FURTHER encourage the fans to come out and support Jose while they still can."
Steve Stack: " It's main event time fans... Mark Nutly take it away..."
Mark Nulty: " This is your main event and it is scheduled for one fall with TV time remaining. First in the ring to my right, with their manager Percival Pringle the IIIrd, from Tokyo Japan, the Southwest Cup holders, FOOYUKI & KEYWADA the JAPANESE FORCE"
Que the boo's
"And their opponents...
AND HERE THEY COME WAIVING THE STARS AND STRIPES...
Born down in a dead man's town
The first kick I took was when I hit the ground
You end up like a dog that's been beat too much
Till you spend half your life just covering up
Born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
Got in a little hometown jam so they put a rifle in my hand
Sent me off to a foreign land to go and kill the yellow man
Born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
I was born in the U.S.A.
Born in the U.S.A.
"From the USA, total combined weight of 450 lbs...
NICK KINISKI...
JOE SAVOLDI....
AMERICAN FORCE!!!!! "
Savoldi kicks things off with Fooyuki, trading shoulder blocks before going into a drop down leapfrog sequence that see's Fooyuki get taken off his feet with an armdrag. And another, and a breath taking dropkick as Fooyuki scurries to his corner for some words of wisdom from Keywada & Percy!
Little stalling before locking up now, as Savoldi takes over with a headlock tagging out to Kiniski who takes over on the hold. Fooyuki's able to shoot him off the ropes but eats a shoulder on the rebound. Kiniski hits the ropes again, but the devious All Japan star is able to take him off his feet with a drop toehold and QUICKLY floats over into a front face lock! Kiniski counters to a hammerlock and we're on our feet within seconds as Fooyuki is fired into the ropes and GOES UP AND OVER with a huge back bodydrop as the crowd explodes! Fooyuki again scurries to his corner to slow things down.
Lock up get's teased but it's a ploy as Fooyuki kicks him in the gut and grabs a hammerlock dragging him to the corner and tagging out to Keywada. Keywada shoots him in.. CARTWHEEL ELBOW CONNECTS! Amazing display of agility from the Japanese star! Percy is ecstatic!
Cover..
1..
2..
Up well before 3. Both men to their feet now for some circling. Lock up see's Nick grab another headlock and tag out to Savoldi who opts to ring the arm a bit. Kiniski leads a USA chant as Keywada breaks free of an arm bar and shoots Savoldi off the ropes.. HIP TOSS IS BLOCKED AND KEYWADA GOES UP AND OVER ON THE REVERSAL! Big dropkick connects again! Savoldi grabs up the leg and tags out to Kiniski who comes in off the second rope with a well placed elbow to that stretched out leg as BOTH Stack & Sweetan put over the American's strategy here of picking a body part.
Kiniski continues to work over the leg as we head to..
Commercial Break
We return to Keywada in a bad position as Savoldi has his leg, Keywada with a few stiff right hands manages to stand up on one leg... ENZIGURI CONNECTS! TAG TO FOOYUKI! Fooyuki backs him into the corner with a few stiff knife edge chops before shooting him into the buckles and hoisting him high into the air on the rebound with a massive back body drop! Fooyuki now choking away at his foe, leading to the official getting involved here.... here comes Kiniski to break it up with a kick to the back.. our referee keeps him at bay, and PERCY IS ABLE TO SNEAK IN A CHOKE OF HIS OWN FROM THE APRON! Sweetan let's us know that if they keep this up, he's going down there...
Back to the action now as Fooyuki scores with a quick scoop slam before connecting with a legdrop down across the throat..
1..
2..
Kick up!
Savoldi gets shot off the ropes next... back body drop coming up.. NO SUNSET FLIP... NO! FOOYUKI CRASHES DOWN WITH ALL HIS WEIGHT ON HIS FOES CHEST!
1..
2..
Kick up!
Fooyuki now motions that it's over... tag to Keywada, they shoot 'em in together... AND SAVOLDI BREAKS UP A DOUBLE CLOTHESLINE ATTEMPT BY JUMPING STRAIGHT THRU IT ARMS OUT! HOT TAG TO KINISKI! He's a house of freaking fire! Things break down quick and we've got all four men in there now as we're in the corners with the Force on top... HERE COME THE PUNCHES... WAIT A MINUTE..
THAT'S MR. SALTO???!! Sweetan shouts that's gotta be Embry. Salto SHOVES Savoldi off the top and to the floor, sadly the officials with Kiniski and Keywada so it goes unseen.. Sweetan leaves the booth to brawl with Sato as the crowd is going wild... the official gets of this now... AND LOOK AT THIS.. IT'S EMBRY! EMBRY IS HERE as the official is distracted... EMBRY IS IN THE RING WITH THAT KENDO STICK.. Kiniski turns around and EATS A SHOT TO THE SHOULDER... WHO THE HELL IS SALTO! Salto runs for his life.. Sweetan see's Embry at ringside now and GIVES CHASE.. KEYWADA is up... Sets him up.. KNEELING POWERBOMB that doesn't get called because, well it's 1985 and it's Texas..
1...
2..
3!! JAPANESE FORCE HAVE WON THE ALL STAR TAG TITLES! JAPANESE FORCE HAVE WON THE ALL STAR TAG TITLES!
Japanese Force defeat American Force to win the All Star Tag Team Championships when Keywada pins Savoldi at 12:10.
PERCY GRABS HIS TEAM AND GETS OUT OF DODGE... EMBRY IS ALREADY GONE... PERCY ALMOST FORGETS HIS TROPHY BUT HEADS BACK.. BUT SWEETAN HAS IT.. SWEETAN HAS THE TROPHY... EMBRY IS BACK TO COLLECT PERCY.. SWEETAN HAS THE TROPHY AND TOSSES IT IN THE RING... CROWD IS GOING WILD NOW AS SWEETAN VIOLENTLY SMASHES THE TROPHY ON THE MAT! AMERICAN FORCE HAVE RECOVERED AND ARE JOINING IN AS THEY SMASH THE TROPHY INTO PIECES! EMBRY, PERCY & THE NEW CHAMPS ARE IN THE AISLE WATCHING IN HORROR AS THE TROPHY IS SMASHED TO PIECES! FANS WE'RE OUT OF TIME, IF YOU DON'T HAVE YOUR TICKETS FOR FRIDAY, GET THEM BECAUSE THESE 6 MEN ARE READY TO GO TO WAR COME INDEPENDENCE DAY!
END OF SHOW.
Well kind of, as a series of graphic air reminding folks of the scheduled card for this up coming Friday Night at the Hemisfair Arena, It's the THE INDEPENDANCE DAY SPECTACULAR FEATURING NOT ONE, NOT TWO, BUT THREE BIG MAIN EVENTS!
Main Event #1
Jose Lothario Retirement Match
"Supers Sock" Jose Lothario
Vs.
Voodoo Malumba
Main Event #2
United States Heavyweight Championship
Lars Anderson (CH)
Vs.
"Wildfire" Tommy Rich
Main Event #3
Special 6 Man Elimination Bout
"Bruiser" Bob Sweetan & American Force
Vs.
Eric Embry & Japanese Force
Grudge Match
Wild Bull Alaya
Vs.
"Iron" Mike Sharpe
6 Man "MEXICAN RULES" Tag Team Match
Dos Caras, Chicky Starr & El Sicodélico
Vs.
Black Gordman, El Gran Marcus & The Great Goliath
Special Singles Match
Shiek Abdul Manson
Vs.
Cousin Luke the Hillbilly
PLUS THE DEBUT OF "MR. MAGNIFICENT"
Working on it now.