"World Class Championship Wrestling" Taped 7/11/85
Jul 8, 2014 23:10:29 GMT
Post by tlyne on Jul 8, 2014 23:10:29 GMT
“World Class Championship Wrestling”
Sportatorium
Dallas, TX
Taped-7/11/85
Airs-In Syndication
The show opens with a tight shot of Bill Mercer in the studio.
Mercer, "Welcome to 'World Class Championship Wrestling'. We have a lot to talk about, but first, the biggest news from the 'Firecracker Spectacular' is Kerry Von Erich is NOT the World Champion, all because of this man"
The camera pans to Michael Hayes.
Hayes, "That's right Texas, I'm back! When we left Texas we toured the world. We went to Montreal and got cheated out of the six man titles, then we ended up in Mid South, can you imagine the Freebirds on Bourbon Street? I kept hearing the Von Erichs ran you out of Texas.it ain't true, but it sticks in my craw, and I came back here to settle it once and for all!"
Mercer, "Michael is getting a little upset. We have a lot more to talk about and we will see Michael in the ring later in the program. Now let's go to Marc Lowrance."
Match #1
The Grapplers w/Rip Oliver vs. Los Diablos
The “Crippler” leads two members of the “Clan” to the ring. Oliver and Billy Jack Haynes settled nothing at Reunion Arena, so he will be out for bear tonight. The masked Mexican team goes right after the Grapplers, and it’s a brawl. Grappler II tags in I. Grappler uses his “loaded” boot to punish Diablo II. He slams him to the mat and covers him for the win.
Winners-The Grapplers
Chris Adams, Sunshine and Gary Hart are with Marc Lowrance. Adams wears the American Heavyweight Title.
Lowrance, "Chris Adams defeated Iceman King Parsons for the American Heavyweight Title last Monday night. Chris, you predicted you would be the Champion."
Adams, "When I joined Gary Hart, I knew I would a Champion, and now I am. People told me it was a mistake, but this title proves them all wrong."
Hart, "Chris Adams with this title is just the beginning. We have our sights set on others."
Lowrance, "Do you care to tell us which ones?"
Hart, "Not right now. We'll let you know."
Lowrance, "Gary Hart, cryptic as always. Let's see the American Heavyweight Champion in action."
Match # 2
Non-Title Match
Chris Adams (American Heavyweight Champion) w/"Playboy" Gary Hart and Sunshine vs. Johnny Mantell
Plays and the new American Heavyweight Champion comes to the ring. Mantell is a very talented wrestler, but Adams is on top of his game. The bell rings and the match is on. Mantell is very sharp. He gets a quick two count with a rollup. Adams is frustrated. He picks up the aggressiveness. He hammers away at Mantell. He hits the superkick for the win.
Winner-Chris Adams
Kerry Von Erich is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "Kerry Von Erich is with me. Kerry, Michael Hayes returns to Texas and gets involved in the World Title match "
Kerry, "We ran the Freebirds out of Texas, and now Hayes comes back.i had Flair beat again, but Hayes sticks his nose into it! Hayes, listen to me! This time it's all over! I'm running out of Texas, for good!"
Lowrance, "Kerry Von Erich is on the ring next."
Match #3
Kerry Von Erich vs. Kelly Kiniski
Kiniski and referee Rick Hazzard wait in the ring. We hear,
The "Modern Day Warrior" comes to the ring. The Texas crowd loves Kerry. The bell rings and Kerry goes to work. He scoops up Kiniski and slams him to the mat. Kerry covers him, but Kelly is able to kick out at two. Kiniski puts up a good fight, but it's not enough. Kerry uses the Von Erich claw for the win.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Match #4
Non-Title Match
Michael Hayes (North American Champion) vs. Mike Reed
Plays and Michael Hayes struts to the ring. Hayes moonwalks across the ring. The Dallas crowd boos loudly. Hayes drinks in the boos. The bell rings and Hayes goes to work. He is vicious and punishes Reed. He whips him into the ropes and drops him with a clothesline. Hayes covers Reed. Hayes pulls up Mike at two. Hayes keeps on pinishing his opponent. He hits the bulldog. He covers Reed and referee David Manning counts the fall. Hayes hits a second bulldog. Suddenly, Kerry Von Erich hits the ring. He and Hayes brawl until wrestlers from the back pull them apart. Kerry grabs the mic.
Kerry, "Hayes, this is it! Get in the ring with me, I want to finish this!"
Hayes heads back to the locker room.
Winner-Michael Hayes
Adrian Street and Miss Linda are with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is, Adrian Street, the new Texas Champion. Mr. Street won a controversial victory over Kevin Von Erich at Reunion Arena. Mr. Street you used the ropes to win the match."
Street, "That muscular Kevin Von Erich whining and crying. It is not a good look for that handsome young man. I am also quite disappointed after my victory."
Lowrance, "I know I will regret this, but why are you disappointed?"
Street, "Look at this garish title. It doesn't match anything I own, and why should it? It is ugly, just like everything in Texas."
Lowrance, "The Texas Title is one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling."
Street, "It's ugly!"
Lowrance, "Alright Mr. Street if you say so."
Match #5
Texas Championship
Adrian Street (Champion) w/Miss Linda vs. Al Madril
Street prances around the ring, but stops long enough for Linda to brush his hair. Madril waits in the corner. The veteran will not let Street get to him. The bell rings and they lock up. They exchange holds and counter holds. Madril takes Street down. He applies a stepover toehold and Street is in pain. He gets to the ropes and referee Bronko Lubich calls for the break. Street rolls out of the ring and is consoled by Miss Linda. The match continues. Madril holds his own, but Street clamps on the cobra hold and Madril is out. Linda comes into the ring and pulls something out of her bag. Street hold it up. It's a dress. Street and Linda put the dress on the unconscious Madril. The crowd is livid.
Winner-Adrian Street
Bill Mercer closes the show.
Mercer, "Adrian Street continues to rile up the fans. We have big news about next week's program. In the main event, Kerry Von Erich will take on Michael Hayes, two men who truly hate one another."
Sportatorium
Dallas, TX
Taped-7/11/85
Airs-In Syndication
The show opens with a tight shot of Bill Mercer in the studio.
Mercer, "Welcome to 'World Class Championship Wrestling'. We have a lot to talk about, but first, the biggest news from the 'Firecracker Spectacular' is Kerry Von Erich is NOT the World Champion, all because of this man"
The camera pans to Michael Hayes.
Hayes, "That's right Texas, I'm back! When we left Texas we toured the world. We went to Montreal and got cheated out of the six man titles, then we ended up in Mid South, can you imagine the Freebirds on Bourbon Street? I kept hearing the Von Erichs ran you out of Texas.it ain't true, but it sticks in my craw, and I came back here to settle it once and for all!"
Mercer, "Michael is getting a little upset. We have a lot more to talk about and we will see Michael in the ring later in the program. Now let's go to Marc Lowrance."
Match #1
The Grapplers w/Rip Oliver vs. Los Diablos
The “Crippler” leads two members of the “Clan” to the ring. Oliver and Billy Jack Haynes settled nothing at Reunion Arena, so he will be out for bear tonight. The masked Mexican team goes right after the Grapplers, and it’s a brawl. Grappler II tags in I. Grappler uses his “loaded” boot to punish Diablo II. He slams him to the mat and covers him for the win.
Winners-The Grapplers
Chris Adams, Sunshine and Gary Hart are with Marc Lowrance. Adams wears the American Heavyweight Title.
Lowrance, "Chris Adams defeated Iceman King Parsons for the American Heavyweight Title last Monday night. Chris, you predicted you would be the Champion."
Adams, "When I joined Gary Hart, I knew I would a Champion, and now I am. People told me it was a mistake, but this title proves them all wrong."
Hart, "Chris Adams with this title is just the beginning. We have our sights set on others."
Lowrance, "Do you care to tell us which ones?"
Hart, "Not right now. We'll let you know."
Lowrance, "Gary Hart, cryptic as always. Let's see the American Heavyweight Champion in action."
Match # 2
Non-Title Match
Chris Adams (American Heavyweight Champion) w/"Playboy" Gary Hart and Sunshine vs. Johnny Mantell
Plays and the new American Heavyweight Champion comes to the ring. Mantell is a very talented wrestler, but Adams is on top of his game. The bell rings and the match is on. Mantell is very sharp. He gets a quick two count with a rollup. Adams is frustrated. He picks up the aggressiveness. He hammers away at Mantell. He hits the superkick for the win.
Winner-Chris Adams
Kerry Von Erich is with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "Kerry Von Erich is with me. Kerry, Michael Hayes returns to Texas and gets involved in the World Title match "
Kerry, "We ran the Freebirds out of Texas, and now Hayes comes back.i had Flair beat again, but Hayes sticks his nose into it! Hayes, listen to me! This time it's all over! I'm running out of Texas, for good!"
Lowrance, "Kerry Von Erich is on the ring next."
Match #3
Kerry Von Erich vs. Kelly Kiniski
Kiniski and referee Rick Hazzard wait in the ring. We hear,
The "Modern Day Warrior" comes to the ring. The Texas crowd loves Kerry. The bell rings and Kerry goes to work. He scoops up Kiniski and slams him to the mat. Kerry covers him, but Kelly is able to kick out at two. Kiniski puts up a good fight, but it's not enough. Kerry uses the Von Erich claw for the win.
Winner-Kerry Von Erich
Match #4
Non-Title Match
Michael Hayes (North American Champion) vs. Mike Reed
Plays and Michael Hayes struts to the ring. Hayes moonwalks across the ring. The Dallas crowd boos loudly. Hayes drinks in the boos. The bell rings and Hayes goes to work. He is vicious and punishes Reed. He whips him into the ropes and drops him with a clothesline. Hayes covers Reed. Hayes pulls up Mike at two. Hayes keeps on pinishing his opponent. He hits the bulldog. He covers Reed and referee David Manning counts the fall. Hayes hits a second bulldog. Suddenly, Kerry Von Erich hits the ring. He and Hayes brawl until wrestlers from the back pull them apart. Kerry grabs the mic.
Kerry, "Hayes, this is it! Get in the ring with me, I want to finish this!"
Hayes heads back to the locker room.
Winner-Michael Hayes
Adrian Street and Miss Linda are with Marc Lowrance.
Lowrance, "With me is, Adrian Street, the new Texas Champion. Mr. Street won a controversial victory over Kevin Von Erich at Reunion Arena. Mr. Street you used the ropes to win the match."
Street, "That muscular Kevin Von Erich whining and crying. It is not a good look for that handsome young man. I am also quite disappointed after my victory."
Lowrance, "I know I will regret this, but why are you disappointed?"
Street, "Look at this garish title. It doesn't match anything I own, and why should it? It is ugly, just like everything in Texas."
Lowrance, "The Texas Title is one of the most prestigious titles in wrestling."
Street, "It's ugly!"
Lowrance, "Alright Mr. Street if you say so."
Match #5
Texas Championship
Adrian Street (Champion) w/Miss Linda vs. Al Madril
Street prances around the ring, but stops long enough for Linda to brush his hair. Madril waits in the corner. The veteran will not let Street get to him. The bell rings and they lock up. They exchange holds and counter holds. Madril takes Street down. He applies a stepover toehold and Street is in pain. He gets to the ropes and referee Bronko Lubich calls for the break. Street rolls out of the ring and is consoled by Miss Linda. The match continues. Madril holds his own, but Street clamps on the cobra hold and Madril is out. Linda comes into the ring and pulls something out of her bag. Street hold it up. It's a dress. Street and Linda put the dress on the unconscious Madril. The crowd is livid.
Winner-Adrian Street
Bill Mercer closes the show.
Mercer, "Adrian Street continues to rile up the fans. We have big news about next week's program. In the main event, Kerry Von Erich will take on Michael Hayes, two men who truly hate one another."
Working on it now.