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NWA World Championship Wrestling - January 3, 1987

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NWA World Championship Wrestling
Date: January 3, 1987
Location: Atlanta, GA

"World Championship Wrestling! Bringing you great wrestling action, sanctioned by the NWA - National Wrestling Alliance."

The announcers Jim Ross and Tony Schiavone welcome us to another edition of World Championship Wrestling. Jim Ross reminds the fans that in the NWA, "we wrestle", so with that our attention is directed towards the ring. George South is already in the ring awaiting his opponent Brad Armstrong. If there is any Armstrong that can break the famed "Armstrong Curse" it would be Brad Armstrong.

Brad Armstrong vs. George South

They lock up.
Brad Armstrong whips George South into the ropes, but George South reverses it.
George South executes a dropkick on Brad Armstrong.
George South covers Brad Armstrong.
Mike Adkins counts: One, two, shoulder up.
George South hits an elbowdrop on Brad Armstrong.
George South whips Brad Armstrong into the ropes.
George South misses with a kick.
George South hits Brad Armstrong with a lariat.
George South nails Brad Armstrong with a hiptoss.
George South uses a dropkick on Brad Armstrong.
George South nails Brad Armstrong with a fireman's carry.
George South goes for a German suplex, but Brad Armstrong blocks it.
Brad Armstrong executes a powerslam on George South.
Mike Adkins counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Brad Armstrong goes for a hiptoss, but George South blocks it.
George South executes a dropkick on Brad Armstrong.
George South goes for a flying dropkick, but Brad Armstrong ducks out of the way.
Brad Armstrong executes flying headscissors on George South.
Brad Armstrong takes George South down with a powerslam.
Mike Adkins counts: One, two, kickout.
Brad Armstrong runs into the ropes.
Brad Armstrong goes for a flying lariat, but George South ducks out of the way.
George South goes for a dragon suplex, but Brad Armstrong blocks it.
Brad Armstrong runs into the ropes.
George South hits Brad Armstrong with a kick.
George South executes a lariat on Brad Armstrong.
George South goes for a vertical suplex, but Brad Armstrong counters it with a small package.
Mike Adkins counts: One, kickout.
Brad Armstrong runs into the ropes.
Brad Armstrong hits George South with an elbow.
Brad Armstrong executes a bulldog on George South.
The crowd is starting to get behind Brad Armstrong.
Brad Armstrong hits a monkey flip on George South.
Brad Armstrong goes for a dropkick, but George South side-steps and Brad Armstrong only hits air.
George South goes for a headlock takedown, but Brad Armstrong throws him off.
Brad Armstrong goes for a bulldog, but George South counters it with a back suplex.
George South whips Brad Armstrong into the ropes, but Brad Armstrong reverses it.
Brad Armstrong hits flying headscissors on George South.
Brad Armstrong nails George South with a vertical suplex.
Brad Armstrong whips George South into the ropes.
Brad Armstrong misses with a kick.
George South goes for a lariat, but Brad Armstrong counters it with a hiptoss.
Brad Armstrong executes the Russian Legsweep on George South.
Brad Armstrong goes for the pin.
Mike Adkins counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is starting to get behind Brad Armstrong.

Brad Armstrong pinned George South with the Russian Legsweep in 0:04:42.
Rating: * 1/2

Tony Schiavone: Brad Armstrong, the son of the legendary "Bullet" Bob Armstrong picks up the win this morning on World Championship Wrestling. Jim Ross, let's look at the replay.

Jim Ross: As you can see here on the replay, George South attempted to hit a lariat on Brad Armstrong but it was countered with a hiptoss. From there, Brad Armstrong was able to take George South down to the mat with the Russian Legsweep to get the victory. Brad, come on over here and let's get a few words from you. I'm new to Jim Crockett Promotions but I'm no stranger to you or your family as I've called Armstrong matches for quite some time back west. You know, they say there is an "Armstrong Curse." I have to disagree with that as I've been very impressed with your past work and your recent showing the past few weeks. But it hasn't all been smooth sailing when you have Kevin Sullivan to deal with.

Brad Armstrong: Mr. Ross, thank you for the kind words. Glad to see you here in the NWA and on the Superstation TBS. You're right about Kevin Sullivan. He's an
unorthodox character to say the least. He has no care for his own well being so he certainly has none for his opponents. Now it's one thing for Kevin Sullivan to try and injure me and take me out of the sport I love. It's another thing when he insults my family. Kevin Sullivan has been running his mouth off about Bullet Bob and that all his kids are an embarassment to the Armstrong name. Let me tell you something, Kevin Sullivan, you have no right to cast judgment on anyone in the Armstrong family. Tonight, in Charlotte, Jim Ross, I'm going to show Kevin Sullivan that you don't disrespect my family without paying the price.

Jim Ross: Strong words from Brad Armstrong towards Kevin Sullivan. We'll have more great NWA wrestling when we come back from this commercial break.

[COMMERCIAL BREAK]

Wahoo McDaniel vs. Ron Rossi

They lock up.
Wahoo McDaniel uses a facebite on Ron Rossi.
Wahoo McDaniel hits a chop on Ron Rossi.
Wahoo McDaniel hits a clothesline on Ron Rossi.
Wahoo McDaniel whips Ron Rossi into the ropes.
Wahoo McDaniel hits Ron Rossi with a kick.
Wahoo McDaniel runs into the ropes.
Ron Rossi misses with a clothesline.
Ron Rossi hits Wahoo McDaniel with a shoulderblock.
Ron Rossi is going for the pin.
Teddy Long counts: One, kickout.
Ron Rossi whips Wahoo McDaniel into the ropes.
Ron Rossi hits Wahoo McDaniel with a clothesline.
Ron Rossi takes Wahoo McDaniel down with a side suplex.
Ron Rossi hits Wahoo McDaniel with a German suplex.
Teddy Long counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Wahoo McDaniel runs into the ropes.
Wahoo McDaniel takes Ron Rossi down with a clothesline.
Wahoo McDaniel catches Ron Rossi in a front facelock.
Ron Rossi is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Ron Rossi reaches the ropes after being locked up for 6 seconds.
Wahoo McDaniel hits Ron Rossi with a clothesline.
Wahoo McDaniel gets a bearhug on Ron Rossi.
Ron Rossi makes it to the ropes after 7 seconds.
Wahoo McDaniel hits a roundhouse right on Ron Rossi.
Wahoo McDaniel punches Ron Rossi.
Ron Rossi kicks Wahoo McDaniel.
You can hear a few scattered fans cheering for Ron Rossi.
Ron Rossi kicks Wahoo McDaniel.
You can hear a few scattered fans cheering for Ron Rossi.
Ron Rossi goes for a vertical suplex, but Wahoo McDaniel blocks it.
Wahoo McDaniel goes for a roundhouse right, but Ron Rossi blocks it.
Ron Rossi goes for a monkey flip, but Wahoo McDaniel blocks it.
Wahoo McDaniel nails Ron Rossi with a headbutt.
Wahoo McDaniel gets a front facelock on Ron Rossi.
Ron Rossi grabs the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.
Wahoo McDaniel hits a double-axhandle chop on Ron Rossi.
Wahoo McDaniel goes for a snap mare, but Ron Rossi blocks it.
Ron Rossi takes Wahoo McDaniel down with a back suplex.
Ron Rossi takes Wahoo McDaniel down with an armdrag takedown.
Ron Rossi whips Wahoo McDaniel into the ropes.
Wahoo McDaniel hits Ron Rossi with a clothesline.
Ron Rossi falls out of the ring.
Wahoo McDaniel goes outside.
Teddy Long counts:  1.
Wahoo McDaniel throws Ron Rossi back into the ring.
Wahoo McDaniel executes the Indian Deathlock on Ron Rossi.
Ron Rossi is struggling to reach the ropes.
Ron Rossi is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Ron Rossi tries to fight the pain.
Ron Rossi submits after 11 seconds.
Wahoo McDaniel is getting a good reaction from the crowd.

Wahoo McDaniel made Ron Rossi submit to the Indian Deathlock in 0:03:54.
Rating: DUD

Jim Ross (calling the replay): While many might believe Wahoo McDaniel has lost a step in the ring, he certainly didn't look bad at all as he applies the Indian Deathlock on Ron Rossi in the ring, making him submit quickly. Tony Schiavone is standing by with Wahoo for some comments.

Tony Schiavone: Wahoo, it's great to see you back in the NWA. Tonight, you have a match with one of the Four Horsemen and one of the fastest rising stars in our industry in "The Total Package" Lex Luger. It's been said that Lex Luger has made it a mission to put you out of the sport of professional wrestling just as quick as you got back in it. Are you worried about this?

Wahoo McDaniel: Tonight in Charlotte, a place I've wrestled many a match in, I face a man that many are calling the future of professional wrestling. Brother, Luger, you are The Total Package. You might have a chiseled body and a great future but your confidence is going to get the better of you when you step in the ring with this veteran. You see, Tony, while Lex Luger is in there focusing on trying to end my career, I'll be working on winning the match. All I want is one more run at glory in this sport. I'm not going to let Lex Luger or anyone else ruin that dream.

Tony Schiavone: Thanks Wahoo for your time. Tonight, in Charlotte, Wahoo McDaniel will attempt to keep the dream alive against Lex Luger in his comeback. Stay tuned for more exciting NWA wrestling!

[COMMERCIAL BREAK]

Jim Ross: Welcome back to World Championship Wrestling. In the ring, Rocky King and Tim Horner are awaiting their opponents. Unfortunately, Jim Cornette is also in the ring and is holding a microphone.

Jim Cornette: Ladies and gentlemen, I give to you the men that kissed all the girls and made their men cry, Beautiful Bobby and Sweet Stan, The Midnight Express!

The Midnight Express vs. Rocky King and Tim Horner

They lock up.
Stan Lane sets up Rocky King on the turnbuckle.
Stan Lane nails Rocky King with a superplex.
Stan Lane whips Rocky King into the ropes.
Stan Lane misses with a shoulderblock.
Stan Lane hits Rocky King with a monkey flip.
Stan Lane uses a reverse neckbreaker on Rocky King.
Stan Lane goes for a monkey flip, but Rocky King blocks it.
Rocky King goes for a side suplex, but Stan Lane blocks it.
Stan Lane runs into the ropes.
Rocky King hits Stan Lane with a shoulderblock.
Rocky King covers Stan Lane.
Tommy Young counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
Rocky King runs into the ropes.
Stan Lane and Rocky King get hit with a double clothesline.
Stan Lane whips Rocky King into the ropes.
Rocky King goes for a lariat, but Stan Lane counters it with a hiptoss.
Stan Lane tags out to Bobby Eaton.
Tim Horner enters the ring and lays out Stan Lane.
Tim Horner takes Bobby Eaton down with a lariat.
Rocky King hits Bobby Eaton with a crucifix.
Tommy Young counts: One, two, kickout.
Tim Horner leaves the ring.
Rocky King goes for a dragon suplex, but Bobby Eaton counters it with a go-behind.
In turn, Rocky King counters it with an elbowsmash.
Rocky King nails Bobby Eaton with a dragon suplex.
Both combatants' shoulders are on the mat.
Tommy Young counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Rocky King runs into the ropes.
Bobby Eaton misses with a kick.
Rocky King goes for a lariat, but Bobby Eaton blocks it.
Bobby Eaton nails Rocky King with a back suplex.
Bobby Eaton goes for a flying cross body press, but Rocky King counters it with a powerslam.
Tommy Young counts: One, two, kickout.
Rocky King tags out to Tim Horner.
Tim Horner and Rocky King whip Bobby Eaton into the ropes.
They attempt to hit Bobby Eaton with a double backdrop, but he counters it with a double headsmash.
Rocky King leaves the ring.
Bobby Eaton nails Tim Horner with a snap mare.
Bobby Eaton tags out to Stan Lane.
Stan Lane takes Tim Horner down with a monkey flip.
Stan Lane tags out to Bobby Eaton.
Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane whip Tim Horner into the ropes.
They attempt to hit Tim Horner with a double elbowsmash, but he counters it with a duck-down move.
Tim Horner hits them with a double clothesline.
Stan Lane leaves the ring.
Tim Horner goes for a bodyslam, but Bobby Eaton counters it with a facerake.
Bobby Eaton tags out to Stan Lane.
Rocky King enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Stan Lane and Bobby Eaton whip Tim Horner into the ropes.
Stan Lane and Bobby Eaton hit Tim Horner with a double bodyslam.
Stan Lane and Bobby Eaton hit Tim Horner with a double elbowdrop.
Rocky King gets back up and throws Bobby Eaton out of the ring.
Rocky King is getting a good reaction from the crowd.
Tim Horner and Rocky King whip Stan Lane into the ropes.
They hit Stan Lane with a double kick to the midsection.
Rocky King leaves the ring.
Tim Horner throws Stan Lane into the turnbuckle.
Tim Horner charges into the corner, but Stan Lane moves out of the way.
Stan Lane runs into the ropes.
Stan Lane misses with a clothesline.
Tim Horner locks Stan Lane in an abdominal stretch.
Stan Lane reaches the ropes after 6 seconds.
Tim Horner goes for a vertical suplex, but Stan Lane blocks it.
Stan Lane nails Tim Horner with a headlock takedown.
Stan Lane takes Tim Horner down with a back suplex.
Stan Lane is going for the cover.
Tommy Young counts: One, kickout.
Stan Lane hits a belly-to-belly suplex on Tim Horner.
Stan Lane goes for a vertical suplex, but Tim Horner reverses it.
Tim Horner goes for a headlock takedown, but Stan Lane counters it with a back suplex.
Stan Lane takes Tim Horner down with a fireman's carry.
Stan Lane goes for a back suplex, but Tim Horner counters it with a bulldog.
The crowd is cheering on Tim Horner.
Tim Horner uses a side suplex on Stan Lane.
Tim Horner hits a back suplex on Stan Lane.
Tim Horner executes a fireman's carry on Stan Lane.
Stan Lane begs off.
Tim Horner runs into the ropes.
Tim Horner hits a lariat on Stan Lane.
Tim Horner throws Stan Lane out of the ring.
Tim Horner goes outside.
Tim Horner runs Stan Lane into the ringsteps.
Tim Horner shoves Stan Lane into the guardrail.
Tommy Young counts:  1.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Tim Horner shoves Stan Lane into the guardrail.
Tim Horner goes for a flying cross body press, but Stan Lane rolls through with the move.
Jim Cornette comes from behind and distracts Tim Horner.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Tommy Young counts:  2.
Stan Lane throws Tim Horner into the ringsteps.
Bobby Eaton comes over to make it two-on-one.
Rocky King comes over and lays out Bobby Eaton.
Tommy Young counts:  3.
Tim Horner gets back into the ring.
Stan Lane climbs back into the ring.
Tim Horner executes a lariat on Stan Lane.
Stan Lane begs off.
Tim Horner throws Stan Lane out of the ring.
Tim Horner rolls out under the bottom rope.
Tim Horner throws Stan Lane back into the ring.
Tim Horner whips Stan Lane into the ropes.
Stan Lane hits Tim Horner with an elbow.
Stan Lane tags out to Bobby Eaton.
Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane whip Tim Horner into the ropes.
They hit Tim Horner with a double clothesline.
Rocky King enters the ring, but gets cut off.
Stan Lane goes for a Yakuza kick, but Tim Horner blocks it.
Rocky King goes for a rolling reverse cradle, but Stan Lane counters it with a go-behind.
Stan Lane leaves the ring.
Stan Lane hits Rocky King with a legsweep.
Stan Lane tags out to Bobby Eaton.
Tim Horner enters the ring and lays out Stan Lane.
The crowd is cheering on Tim Horner.
Rocky King and Tim Horner whip Bobby Eaton into the ropes.
They hit Bobby Eaton with a double backdrop.
Tim Horner leaves the ring.
Rocky King puts Bobby Eaton in an abdominal stretch.
Bobby Eaton manages to grab the ropes after being trapped for 14 seconds.
Rocky King locks Bobby Eaton in a sleeperhold.
Bobby Eaton is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Bobby Eaton manages to grab the ropes after 6 seconds.
Rocky King goes for a headlock takedown, but Bobby Eaton counters it with a back suplex.
Bobby Eaton executes the Alabama Jam on Rocky King.
Tommy Young counts: One, two, three.
A fan at ringside badmouths Bobby Eaton.

The Midnight Express (Stan Lane and Bobby Eaton) defeated Rocky King and Tim Horner when Eaton pinned King with the Alabama Jam in 0:08:17.
Rating: **

Jim Ross (calling the replay): Rocky King and Tim Horner kept this one competetive but the experience of Bobby Eaton took over at the end. Rocky King went for a headlock takedown only to have it countered into a back suplex by Beautiful Bobby. Look at the elevation Bobby Eaton gets as he hits the Alabama Jam. Your winners are The Midnight Express and I'm sure we'll hear plenty about that from you Jim Cornette.

Jim Cornette: Jim Ross, you're no better than your predecessor it seems. You certainly can't dress any better than him. Then again, looking at Tony Schiavone, you fit right in. But let's get back to talking about my second favorite subject other than myself and that's The Midnight Express. Week in and week out, every day we're touring around this country. Everybody can see that we are clearly the best tag team the NWA has. You would think the suits in Jim Crockett Promotions would be granting us World Tag Team Title matches against Ragin' and Rude. Instead, we are saddled with two knuckleheads like Barry Windham and Ron Garvin. Oh, I've heard Ron Garvin go on and on about the potential of Barry Windham. Yeah, maybe Barry Windham is decent but you're nothing, Ron Garvin. I even heard Ron Garvin say that he has a left and right just ready to strike if I should get involved in the match tonight in Charlotte. No need to worry about me getting involved, Ronnie, because my Midnight Express are going to have no problem beating you one, two, three.

Jim Ross: The ever opinionated Jim Cornette and The Midnight Express take on Barry Windham and Ron Garvin in tag team action tonight in Charlotte. Our main event is next after this commercial break.

[COMMERCIAL BREAK.]

Tony Schiavone: It's time for our main event and it should be a great one considering the issues these two have had recently. Tully Blanchard is about to defend his World Television Title against his nemesis Dusty Rhodes.

NWA World Television Title Match:
Tully Blanchard (c) vs. Dusty Rhodes

They lock up.
Tully Blanchard uses a single-leg takedown on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard hits a facebite on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard hits a facebite on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard executes a facerake on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard hits a swinging neckbreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Tully Blanchard uses a ropeburn on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a reverse neckbreaker.
Tully Blanchard goes for the Slingshot Suplex, but he can't do it.
Dusty Rhodes counters it with a small package.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with an elbowsmash.
Dusty Rhodes goes for the Bionic Elbowdrop, but Tully Blanchard counters it with a roll away.
Tully Blanchard hits a jawbreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard further incites the crowd.
Tully Blanchard uses a snap mare on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard goes for a roundhouse right, but Dusty Rhodes reverses it.
Tully Blanchard begs off.
Dusty Rhodes uses a swinging neckbreaker on Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is going crazy.
Dusty Rhodes works the crowd.
Dusty Rhodes has the crowd going wild.
Dusty Rhodes goes for a roundhouse right, but Tully Blanchard counters it with an armbreaker.
Tully Blanchard hits a slap on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard goes for a roundhouse right, but Dusty Rhodes blocks it.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with a swinging neckbreaker.
The crowd is going crazy.
Dusty Rhodes uses an elbowsmash on Tully Blanchard.
Tully Blanchard begs off.
Dusty Rhodes gives the sign for the Bionic Elbowdrop.
Dusty Rhodes goes for the Bionic Elbowdrop, but Tully Blanchard counters it with a roll away.
Tully Blanchard runs into the ropes.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a swinging neckbreaker.
Numerous fans are using Tully Blanchard for target practice.
Tully Blanchard whips Dusty Rhodes into the ropes, but Dusty Rhodes reverses it.
Tully Blanchard misses with a clothesline.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a clothesline.
Dusty Rhodes falls out of the ring.
Tully Blanchard rolls out under the bottom rope.
James J. Dillon comes from behind, but Dusty Rhodes nails James J. Dillon.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  1.
Tully Blanchard hits a swinging neckbreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  2.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  3.
Tully Blanchard goes for a kneedrop, but Dusty Rhodes rolls out of the way.
The crowd is going crazy.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Tully Blanchard whips Dusty Rhodes into the guardrail.
Tully Blanchard uses a jawbreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard throws Dusty Rhodes into the guardrail.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  4.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  5.
Tully Blanchard whips Dusty Rhodes into the guardrail.
Tully Blanchard takes Dusty Rhodes down with a snap mare.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  6.
Tully Blanchard hits a kneedrop on Dusty Rhodes.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  7.
Tully Blanchard executes a kneedrop on Dusty Rhodes.
James J. Dillon comes from behind and distracts Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard uses a bodyslam on Dusty Rhodes.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  8.
Tully Blanchard climbs back into the ring.
Dusty Rhodes climbs back into the ring.
Tully Blanchard gets a Boston crab on Dusty Rhodes.
Dusty Rhodes makes it to the ropes after 5 seconds.
Tully Blanchard runs into the ropes.
Tully Blanchard uses a swinging neckbreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard is being booed out of the building.
Tully Blanchard covers Dusty Rhodes.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, kickout.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a kneebreaker.
Tully Blanchard takes Dusty Rhodes down with a swinging neckbreaker.
The crowd is vociferously booing Tully Blanchard.
Tully Blanchard goes for a facerake, but Dusty Rhodes blocks it.
Tully Blanchard begs off.
Dusty Rhodes whips Tully Blanchard into the ropes.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with an elbow.
Dusty Rhodes executes a dropkick on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes is going for the cover.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, kickout.
Dusty Rhodes executes a swinging neckbreaker on Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is behind Dusty Rhodes all the way.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with a reverse neckbreaker.
The crowd is behind Dusty Rhodes all the way.
Dusty Rhodes uses a hiptoss on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes goes for a figure-four leglock, but Tully Blanchard kicks him off.
Tully Blanchard nails Dusty Rhodes with a piledriver.
Tully Blanchard takes Dusty Rhodes down with a piledriver.
Tully Blanchard executes a facebite on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard runs into the ropes.
Dusty Rhodes misses with a kick.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with a kick.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with an elbowsmash.
Tully Blanchard begs off.
Dusty Rhodes executes the Bionic Elbowdrop on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes has the crowd going wild.
Dusty Rhodes goes for the pin.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Dusty Rhodes catches Tully Blanchard in a sleeperhold.
Tully Blanchard manages to grab the ropes after being locked up for 5 seconds.
Tully Blanchard begs off.
Dusty Rhodes throws Tully Blanchard out of the ring.
Dusty Rhodes goes through the ropes.
Dusty Rhodes takes Tully Blanchard down with a roundhouse right.
Dusty Rhodes throws Tully Blanchard into the ringsteps.
James J. Dillon comes from behind, but Dusty Rhodes nails James J. Dillon.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Tully Blanchard uses a kneebreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard knocks Dusty Rhodes into the ringsteps.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  1.
Tully Blanchard uses a fist to the midsection on Dusty Rhodes.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  2.
James J. Dillon comes from behind and distracts Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard throws Dusty Rhodes back into the ring.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a snap mare.
Tully Blanchard uses an elbowdrop on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard goes for a roundhouse right, but Dusty Rhodes blocks it.
Dusty Rhodes executes a kneelift on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes nails Tully Blanchard with a piledriver.
Dusty Rhodes executes a bodyslam on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes uses a reverse neckbreaker on Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is behind Dusty Rhodes all the way.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with a dropkick.
Dusty Rhodes is going for the pin.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, kickout.
Dusty Rhodes locks Tully Blanchard in a figure-four leglock.
Tully Blanchard is valiantly trying to break the hold.
Tully Blanchard breaks the hold after 6 seconds.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a slap.
Tully Blanchard hits a reverse neckbreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard goes for the Slingshot Suplex, but he can't do it.
Dusty Rhodes counters it with a small package.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, kickout.
Dusty Rhodes chops Tully Blanchard.
Tully Blanchard kicks Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard punches Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard further incites the crowd.
Dusty Rhodes chops Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes kicks Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes kicks Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is giving Dusty Rhodes a standing ovation.
Tully Blanchard kicks Dusty Rhodes.
Numerous fans are using Tully Blanchard for target practice.
Tully Blanchard executes a bodyslam on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard whips Dusty Rhodes into the turnbuckle.
Tully Blanchard charges into the corner.
Tully Blanchard hits a fist to the midsection on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard uses a facebite on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard uses a roundhouse right on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard chops Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard.
Tully Blanchard punches Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard further incites the crowd.
Dusty Rhodes kicks Tully Blanchard.
The crowd breaks into a "Dusty, Dusty" chant.
Dusty Rhodes runs into the ropes.
Dusty Rhodes takes Tully Blanchard down with a swinging neckbreaker.
Dusty Rhodes goes for a roundhouse right, but Tully Blanchard counters it with an armbreaker.
Tully Blanchard goes for a facerake, but Dusty Rhodes blocks it.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with a roundhouse right.
Dusty Rhodes goes for an atomic drop, but Tully Blanchard blocks it.
Tully Blanchard executes a fist to the midsection on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard kicks Dusty Rhodes.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is giving Dusty Rhodes a standing ovation.
Tully Blanchard kicks Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard further incites the crowd.
Dusty Rhodes chops Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Tully Blanchard kicks Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Dusty Rhodes hits a bodyslam on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes gives the sign for the Bionic Elbowdrop.
Dusty Rhodes executes the Bionic Elbowdrop on Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Dusty Rhodes.
Dusty Rhodes goes for the pin.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, kickout.
Tully Blanchard begs off.
Dusty Rhodes hits a dropkick on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes is going for the cover.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Dusty Rhodes whips Tully Blanchard into the ropes, but Tully Blanchard reverses it.
** James J. Dillon trips Dusty Rhodes.
Scrappy McGowen threatens Tully Blanchard with disqualification.
Scrappy McGowen warns James J. Dillon.
Scrappy McGowen is back on the job.
Tully Blanchard takes Dusty Rhodes down with a single-leg takedown.
Tully Blanchard runs into the ropes.
Dusty Rhodes locks Tully Blanchard in a sleeperhold.
Tully Blanchard is struggling to reach the ropes.
Tully Blanchard manages to grab the ropes after being trapped for 7 seconds.
Dusty Rhodes uses an elbowsmash on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes executes the Bionic Elbowdrop on Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is giving Dusty Rhodes a standing ovation.
Dusty Rhodes goes for the pin.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, thr... leg under the rope.
Dusty Rhodes uses a roundhouse right on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes takes Tully Blanchard down with a piledriver.
The crowd is giving Dusty Rhodes a standing ovation.
Tully Blanchard begs off.
Dusty Rhodes goes for a bodyslam, but Tully Blanchard counters it with a facerake.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a snap mare.
Tully Blanchard whips Dusty Rhodes into the ropes.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with a kick.
Dusty Rhodes runs into the ropes.
Dusty Rhodes goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but Tully Blanchard
counters it with a side suplex.
Tully Blanchard is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Tully Blanchard goes for the Slingshot Suplex, but he can't do it.
Dusty Rhodes counters it with a vertical suplex.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Dusty Rhodes.
Dusty Rhodes kicks Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard.
The crowd is on its feet cheering for Dusty Rhodes.
Dusty Rhodes punches Tully Blanchard.
Tully Blanchard chops Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard chops Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard kicks Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard goes for a reverse neckbreaker, but Dusty Rhodes counters it with a facerake.
Tully Blanchard uses a chop on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard whips Dusty Rhodes into the turnbuckle, but Dusty Rhodes reverses it.
Tully Blanchard comes back, but is met with an elbow.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with an earringer.
Dusty Rhodes takes Tully Blanchard down with a snap mare.
Dusty Rhodes nails Tully Blanchard with a roundhouse right.
Dusty Rhodes goes for a reverse neckbreaker, but Tully Blanchard blocks it.
Tully Blanchard hits a chop on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard uses a single-leg takedown on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard goes for a facerake, but Dusty Rhodes blocks it.
Dusty Rhodes goes for a faceslam, but Tully Blanchard blocks it.
Tully Blanchard hits a reverse neckbreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Tully Blanchard goes for the Slingshot Suplex, but he can't do it.
Dusty Rhodes counters it with a small package.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
Dusty Rhodes goes for a bodyslam, but Tully Blanchard blocks it.
Tully Blanchard kicks Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard chops Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard kicks Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard takes Dusty Rhodes down with a kneelift.
Tully Blanchard throws Dusty Rhodes out of the ring.
Scrappy McGowen counts: one, two, Dusty Rhodes reenters the ring.
Tully Blanchard hits a kneebreaker on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard executes a single-leg takedown on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a bodyslam.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a bodyslam.
Tully Blanchard throws Dusty Rhodes out of the ring.
Scrappy McGowen counts: one, two, three, Dusty Rhodes reenters the ring.
Tully Blanchard uses a fist to the midsection on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard uses a facerake on Dusty Rhodes.
Tully Blanchard nails Dusty Rhodes with a slap.
Tully Blanchard goes for a facebite, but Dusty Rhodes blocks it.
Dusty Rhodes hits Tully Blanchard with a roundhouse right.
Dusty Rhodes executes the Bionic Elbowdrop on Tully Blanchard.
Dusty Rhodes goes for the pin.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two,**  James J. Dillon breaks the pin.
Scrappy McGowen calls for the DQ.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

Dusty Rhodes defeated Tully Blanchard by disqualification in 0:19:01.
Rating: 3/4*
(Tully Blanchard retained the NWA World Television Title.)
[James J. Dillon interfered against Dusty Rhodes.]

Tony Schiavone: Dusty Rhodes came close to winning the NWA World Television Title for the fourth time. However, James J. Dillon interupted the pin attempt after the Bionic Elbow which forced referee Scrappy McGowen to call for the disqualification. Notice too how fast Tully and J.J. high tail it out of the arena to get away from Dusty Rhodes. Maybe Dusty will get another chance at the title tonight in Charlotte. Let's go to Jim Ross who is standing by with one of the greatest wrestlers in the sport today.

Jim Ross: Indeed I am, Tony. I'd like to introduce the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion, the one and only "Nature Boy" Ric Flair. Champ, tonight in Charlotte you face a man that many are claiming should be wearing that gold belt around his waist in Nikita Koloff. They say you got lucky at Starrcade. They also say if you take The Four Horsemen out of the equation, you might not be the current NWA World Heavyweight Champion.

Ric Flair: I know this is your first shot at calling a major league promotion so I will give you the benefit of the doubt this time, Jim Ross. But let me ask you a question if you don't mind. If they say Nikita Koloff should be wearing the gold around his waist how come he isn't? Why is it that everytime I square off with The Russian Nightmare, I manage to come walking out of it as your World Heavyweight Champion? Answer me that, Jim Ross. No, on second thought, I'll tell you why. It's because I am Ric Flair. A man that is without a shadow of a doubt the greatest athlete to ever compete in this sport we call professional wrestling. I'm the champ. That's the bottom line in this sport. I'm at the top of my game, Jim Ross. Custom made, kiss stealin', wheelin' dealin'. Nikita Koloff, tonight in Charlotte I'm going to show you what I've shown you and everyone else that tried to knock me off my throne before that to be the man, you have got to beat the man. Wooo!!!

Jim Ross: Fans, don't miss the action tonight in Charlotte! For Tony Schiavone, I'm Jim Ross. We'll see you next week on NWA World Championship Wrestling, the major leagues of professional wrestling!


Card rating: *
JustinCaseYouForgotPosted on 12/17/07 at 00:42:54

Great show... your writing brings me back to the old days of JCP & just how much I enjoyed watching those shows. Looking forward to the next show.
The TNM Members ChampPosted on 12/17/07 at 00:49:27

Thanks. As if it is not obvious enough, I took Rick up on his offer to follow up to his awesome Squared Circle Wrestling circuit. However, instead of the circuit being based on 1989, I am starting this circuit in 1987.

In addition to the main television program on Saturdays (I am following Rick's hour format too), I will be running house shows every day of the week. However, I really wish Oliver would add saved lineups as a feature for an update to TNM. It would make things very simple.
blslivewirePosted on 12/19/07 at 05:52:29

Absoulutely awesome.

Just remember when you're starting a circuit tha tpicks up in "real life" to edit those heat meters so the crowd doesn't dump on good matches.  ;)
The TNM Members ChampPosted on 12/21/07 at 23:20:50

Yeah, I made sure to raise Ric Flair to around 9. I also raised everyone else in the circuit accordingly. I really don't care all that much about getting good ratings, especially early on. Later on, for big events, I wouldn't mind good ratings, especially for Flair/Windham, for example.