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CW: Russian Offensive - 6/17/84 - Montgomery, AL

Rick GarrardPosted on 08/22/04 at 07:26:41

Russian Offensive - June 17, 1984 - Montgomery, AL

6-man tag action:
The Horsemen vs Rhodes, Valiant, Garvin

Tully Blanchard is being booed like there is no tomorrow.
Tully Blanchard hits Dusty Rhodes with a reverse neckbreaker.
Tully Blanchard goes for the Slingshot Suplex, but Dusty Rhodes
counters it with a small package.
Mike Adkins counts: One, two, in the ropes...
Tully Blanchard begs off.
[ portion of match removed ]
Jimmy Valiant uses a stomp on Ric Flair.
Mike Adkins counts:  2.
Jimmy Valiant dances for the crowd.
The crowd is going crazy.
Dusty Rhodes comes over to make it two-on-one.
James J. Dillon comes from behind, but Jimmy Valiant nails James J. Dillon.
Ric Flair whips Jimmy Valiant into the guardrail.
Mike Adkins counts:  3.
Ric Flair runs Jimmy Valiant into the ringpost.
Ric Flair nails Jimmy Valiant with a fist to the midsection.
Mike Adkins counts:  4.
Ric Flair whips Jimmy Valiant into the guardrail.
Ric Flair hits Jimmy Valiant with a chop.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Mike Adkins counts:  5.
Ric Flair throws Jimmy Valiant into the guardrail.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Mike Adkins counts:  6.
Jimmy Valiant shoves Ric Flair into the guardrail.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Mike Adkins counts:  7.
Jimmy Valiant goes for a swinging punch, but Ric Flair blocks it.
Mike Adkins counts:  8.
James J. Dillon comes from behind and distracts Jimmy Valiant.
Ric Flair uses a chop on Jimmy Valiant.
Mike Adkins counts:  9.
Ric Flair uses a single-leg takedown on Jimmy Valiant.
Mike Adkins counts: 10.
The verdict: A DOUBLE COUNTOUT !

Horsemen Flair & Blanchard (Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard) and Magnum T.A. and Dusty Rhodes, Jimmy Valiant and Ron Garvin battled to a double countout in 0:07:47.
Rating: *

Flair and Valiant took it to the floor and refused to get back in the ring as the other participants in the match also paired off and began brawling on the floor at ringside.  Blanchard and Garvin were going at it.  And to the fans delight Dusty Rhodes was taking it to Magnum T.A. for what he did last week.

Tonight on the card, Robert Gibson takes on Paul Jones.  Ricky Morton does battle with Arn Anderson.  Ole Anderson squares off with Ivan Koloff.  Nikita Koloff has once again requested some time to issue a challenge.  Newcomer Steve Armstrong has a rematch with Billy Jack Haynes.  And in the main event, the Tag Team Titles are on the line, as the champions Wahoo McDaniel & Manny Fernandez defend against The Midnight Express.

Up Next:
Robert Gibson vs Number One

Paul Jones nails Robert Gibson with a DDT.
Paul Jones throws Robert Gibson out of the ring.
Paul Jones rolls out under the bottom rope.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  1.
Robert Gibson has been cut open.
Paul Jones throws Robert Gibson into the ringsteps.
Paul Jones takes Robert Gibson down with a hiptoss.
Scrappy McGowen counts:  2.
[ portion of match removed ]
Paul Jones takes Robert Gibson down with a backbreaker.
Paul Jones is going for the cover.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
[ portion of match removed ]
Paul Jones uses a bodyslam on Robert Gibson.
Paul Jones whips Robert Gibson into the ropes.
Paul Jones executes the Karate Thrust on Robert Gibson.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Paul Jones goes for the pin.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, three.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Paul Jones pinned Robert Gibson with the Karate Thrust in 0:13:57.
Rating: ** 1/2

Gibson was busted open outside the ring and Jones took full advantage of this in getting the win here tonight.

Up Next:
Ricky Morton vs The Enforcer

The crowd is behind Ricky Morton all the way.
Ricky Morton goes for a sleeperhold, but Arn Anderson counters it with a back suplex.
In turn, Ricky Morton counters it with a bulldog.
[ portion of match removed ]
Ricky Morton takes Arn Anderson down with an enzuigiri.
The crowd is giving Ricky Morton a standing ovation.
Ricky Morton executes a savate kick on Arn Anderson.
Ricky Morton goes for the Rock'n'Roll Buster, but Arn Anderson counters it with a roll away.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
[ portion of match removed ]
Ricky Morton executes a savate kick on Arn Anderson.
Ricky Morton executes the Rock'n'Roll Buster on Arn Anderson.
Ricky Morton goes for the pin.
Mike Adkins counts: One, two, ** James J. Dillon puts Arn Anderson's foot on the rope.
Ricky Morton uses a hiptoss on Arn Anderson.
Ricky Morton whips Arn Anderson into the ropes.
Ricky Morton goes for a sleeperhold, but Arn Anderson blocks it.
Arn Anderson goes for a sleeperhold, but Ricky Morton counters it with
a go-behind.
Ricky Morton hits Arn Anderson with a savate kick.
Ricky Morton executes the Rock'n'Roll Buster on Arn Anderson.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
Ricky Morton goes for the pin.
Mike Adkins counts: One, two, three.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.

Ricky Morton pinned Arn Anderson with the Rock'n'Roll Buster in 0:17:13.
Rating: *** 1/2

Ricky Morton picked up a win over the former Heavyweight Champion here tonight.  What a match it was too.

Up Next:
Ole Anderson vs The Russian Bear

Teddy Long counts:  3.
Ivan Koloff whips Ole Anderson into the guardrail.
Ivan Koloff nails Ole Anderson with a DDT.
Teddy Long counts:  4.
Ole Anderson has been cut open.
Teddy Long counts:  5.
Ivan Koloff shoves Ole Anderson into the guardrail.
Ivan Koloff nails Ole Anderson with a bodyslam.
Ivan Koloff goes for neck-scissors, but Ole Anderson ducks out of the way.
James J. Dillon comes from behind, but Ivan Koloff nails James J. Dillon.
Ole Anderson whips Ivan Koloff into the guardrail.
Ole Anderson throws Ivan Koloff into the guardrail.
Ole Anderson executes a kick to the midsection on Ivan Koloff.
Teddy Long counts:  6.
Ole Anderson whips Ivan Koloff into the guardrail.
Ole Anderson goes for a clothesline, but Ivan Koloff ducks out of the way.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Teddy Long counts:  7.
Teddy Long counts:  8.
Ivan Koloff climbs back into the ring.
Ole Anderson rolls back in under the bottom rope.
Ole Anderson is bleeding like hell.
[ portion of match removed ]
Ivan Koloff hits a clothesline on Ole Anderson.
Ivan Koloff taunts the crowd.
Ivan Koloff seemingly enjoys the boos.
Ivan Koloff executes a gutwrench suplex on Ole Anderson.
Teddy Long counts: One, two, three.
Ivan Koloff seemingly enjoys the boos.

Ivan Koloff pinned Ole Anderson after a gutwrench suplex in 0:11:09.
Rating: **

Ivan Koloff picked up a much needed win here this week.  Ole was busted wide open early on and lost a large amount of blood in this one.

Up Next:
Nikita Koloff speaks

Ivan is still in the ring and his nephew is on his way to the ring.

Nikita Koloff shakes Ivan's hand, then hugs him.  And then out of nowhere...

RUSSIAN SICKLE on Ivan!  The fans are going crazy!  Krusher Khrushchev is out to help Ivan out of the ring.

Nikita Koloff has the microphone.

Nikita:  "Uncle Ivan, Krusher, I am through with you.  For Nikita, it was last week that made it all clear.  Dragon Man showed me that I could compete with the best in the world.  So Krusher, I challenge you to a match."  Nikita exits to the cheers of the fans.

Up Next:
Steve Armstrong vs Billy Jack

Steve Armstrong executes a Western lariat on Billy Jack Haynes.
Steve Armstrong gives the sign for the Flying Dropkick.
Steve Armstrong goes for the Flying Dropkick, but Billy Jack Haynes counters it with a duck-down move.
[ portion of match removed ]
Billy Jack Haynes hits Steve Armstrong with an elbowdrop.
Billy Jack Haynes takes Steve Armstrong down with a legdrop.
Billy Jack Haynes is going for the cover.
Teddy Long counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.
[ portion of match removed ]
Steve Armstrong nails Billy Jack Haynes with a Western lariat.
Steve Armstrong goes for the Flying Dropkick, but Billy Jack Haynes counters it with a duck-down move.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
[ portion of match removed ]
Steve Armstrong runs into the ropes.
Billy Jack Haynes catches Steve Armstrong totally by surprise.
Billy Jack Haynes has the crowd going wild.
Billy Jack Haynes executes the Full Nelson on Steve Armstrong.
Steve Armstrong is struggling to reach the ropes.
Steve Armstrong summons one last burst of energy.
Teddy Long checks Steve Armstrong's arm.
He lifts it... it stays up !
Steve Armstrong fights his way out of the hold after 32 seconds.
Steve Armstrong uses a savate kick on Billy Jack Haynes.
Steve Armstrong goes for a bulldog, but Billy Jack Haynes blocks it.
Billy Jack Haynes goes for the Doctor Bomb, but Steve Armstrong counters it with a backdrop.
Steve Armstrong sets up Billy Jack Haynes on the turnbuckle.
Steve Armstrong hits Billy Jack Haynes with a superplex.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Steve Armstrong throws Billy Jack Haynes into the turnbuckle.
Steve Armstrong charges into the corner, but Billy Jack Haynes moves out of the way.
Billy Jack Haynes goes for a piledriver, but Steve Armstrong counters it with a slingshot into the turnbuckle.
Billy Jack Haynes bumps into Teddy Long.
Steve Armstrong executes a backslide on Billy Jack Haynes.
There is no referee to count.
Scrappy McGowen comes running down to the ring.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, KICKOUT.
Billy Jack Haynes chops Steve Armstrong.
The crowd is going into a frenzy.
[ portion of match removed ]
Steve Armstrong executes a flying dropkick on Billy Jack Haynes.
Numerous fans are using Steve Armstrong for target practice.
Steve Armstrong is going for the cover.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, shoulder up.
Steve Armstrong uses a tiger suplex on Billy Jack Haynes.
Scrappy McGowen counts: One, two, thr... kickout.
[ portion of match removed ]
Teddy Long is sporting a dazed look but is back on the job.
Billy Jack Haynes goes for a dropkick, but Steve Armstrong side-steps and Billy Jack Haynes only hits air.
The arena is exploding in a chorus of boos.
Steve Armstrong executes the Flying Dropkick on Billy Jack Haynes.
Numerous fans are using Steve Armstrong for target practice.
Steve Armstrong goes for the pin.
Teddy Long counts: One, two, three.
The ring is quickly filling up with debris.

Steve Armstrong pinned Billy Jack Haynes with the Flying Dropkick in 0:18:49.
Rating: ** 3/4

Armstrong gets the win over Billy Jack in the rematch from last week.  It looks like Armstrong has something to say in the ring.

Armstrong:  "Yo, Ricky Steamboat.  You think you're so cool that you're the champ.  Well, you've never faced an Armstrong for that title.  So how about next week, you and me, head up for the title.?"

Up Next:
Main event:
Tag Team Title Match:
Champions The Chief & The Ragin' Bull vs The Midnight Express

The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey) defeated Wahoo McDaniel and Manny Fernandez when Eaton pinned M. Fernandez after the Veg_O_Matic in 0:21:05.
Rating: ** 3/4
(The Midnight Express won the Tag Team Titles.)

Bobby Eaton goes for a flying cross body press, but Manny Fernandez rolls through with the move.
Tommy Young counts: One, two, shoulder up.
[ portion of match removed ]
Dennis Condrey hits Wahoo McDaniel with a clothesline.
Wahoo McDaniel falls out of the ring.
Dennis Condrey rolls out under the bottom rope.
Dennis Condrey runs Wahoo McDaniel into the ringsteps.
Bobby Eaton comes over to make it two-on-one.
Manny Fernandez comes over and lays out Bobby Eaton.
Manny Fernandez nails Dennis Condrey with a dropkick.
[ portion of match removed ]
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Jim Cornette comes from behind, but Wahoo McDaniel nails Jim Cornette.
Bobby Eaton comes over to make it two-on-one.
Manny Fernandez comes over, but gets cut off.
Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton hit Wahoo McDaniel with a double bodyslam.
Dennis Condrey executes a vertical suplex on Wahoo McDaniel.
Dennis Condrey takes Wahoo McDaniel down with a chop.
Wahoo McDaniel is starting to bleed.
[ portion of match removed ]
Bobby Eaton throws Manny Fernandez out of the ring.
Bobby Eaton goes through the ropes.
Bobby Eaton hits Manny Fernandez with a piledriver.
Jim Cornette comes from behind, but Manny Fernandez nails Jim Cornette.
Bobby Eaton executes an elbowdrop on Manny Fernandez.
Tommy Young counts:  1.
Jim Cornette comes from behind, but Manny Fernandez nails Jim Cornette.
[ portion of match removed ]
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Manny Fernandez executes a flying kneedrop on Bobby Eaton.
Manny Fernandez uses the Doctor Bomb on Bobby Eaton.
Manny Fernandez goes for a dropkick, but Bobby Eaton side-steps and Manny Fernandez only hits air.
Tommy Young counts:  6.
They're brawling inside the ring area.
Tommy Young counts:  7.
Dennis Condrey comes over to make it two-on-one.
Wahoo McDaniel comes over and lays out Dennis Condrey.
Wahoo McDaniel has the crowd going wild.
Wahoo McDaniel goes for a vertical suplex, but Bobby Eaton blocks it.
Jim Cornette comes from behind and distracts Manny Fernandez.
Bobby Eaton whips Manny Fernandez into the guardrail.
Bobby Eaton reenters the ring.
Manny Fernandez climbs back into the ring.
Bobby Eaton executes a back suplex on Manny Fernandez.
Bobby Eaton takes Manny Fernandez down with spinning headscissors.
Bobby Eaton tags Dennis Condrey.
Dennis Condrey lifts Manny Fernandez up.
Bobby Eaton nails Manny Fernandez with the Veg_O_Matic and goes for the pin.
Tommy Young counts: One, two, three.
The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

The Midnight Express are the NEW Tag Team Champions!  Wahoo is arguing that Loverboy Dennis was the legal man after the tag, but Tommy Young is having none of the argument and has awarded the title belts to The Midnight Express!

Join us again next time as Ric Flair and Tully Blanchard take on Dusty Rhodes and Jimmy Valiant.  And Heavyweight Champion Rick Steamboat has accepted the challenge of Steve Armstrong for next week.

Until next week, so long everybody!

Card rating: ** 3/4

Rick Garrard, 08-22-2004
Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/22/04 at 18:26:49

Wow.  Nikita Koloff turned face!  I did not see that coming.  Guess perestroika must have hit CW. ;)  Still, it's surprising to see the fans embrace Nikita Koloff so much.  Should be interesting to see what impact he makes once the feud with Uncle Ivan and Krusher Krushchev ends.

And the Midnight Express capture the tag team titles, thus setting up a match against the Rock & Roll Express for the gold.  These two teams have always delivered so far, so things are looking good for your tag team division.

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Rick GarrardPosted on 08/23/04 at 03:15:18

Wow.  Nikita Koloff turned face!  I did not see that coming.  Guess perestroika must have hit CW.   Still, it's surprising to see the fans embrace Nikita Koloff so much.  Should be interesting to see what impact he makes once the feud with Uncle Ivan and Krusher Krushchev ends.
Gotta love when surprises out of nowhere work so effectively.  I am thrilled that it worked as well as I hoped.  (Plus with Magnum going heel, I had to turn someone face, but who'da thunk... Nikita?!  That's why I did it.)  :)

And the Midnight Express capture the tag team titles, thus setting up a match against the Rock & Roll Express for the gold.  These two teams have always delivered so far, so things are looking good for your tag team division.
Thanks.  I truly think that the tag division is certainly about to shine with the Midnight Express vs Rock N Roll Express feud.  :)  Of course, this isn't just some war that was started with the Midnights winning the titles.. it's MUCH longer than that in CW, dating back to the beginning.

I just can't wait for the impact of Ric Flair's big announcement coming in Pensacola, FL on the July 1 card in two weeks.  Of course, I still sorta confused as to why Magnum and Tully are having a "challenge" match next week as well... (I really will have an explanation for it I'm sure by the time I run the card).  Off to go run Week 17.... from Mobile Alabama!
Critic of the DawnPosted on 08/23/04 at 04:16:05

Heh.  Having things work out oddly and having to explain them is half the fun of using a ruleset.  It keeps you on your toes and makes you try things you otherwise might not.

In this case, it's pretty ironic because you actually created the ruleset that's now throwing you a curveball. ;D

Eric "Critic of the Dawn"
Rick GarrardPosted on 08/23/04 at 04:42:50

Heh.  Having things work out oddly and having to explain them is half the fun of using a ruleset.  It keeps you on your toes and makes you try things you otherwise might not.
exactly why I'm trying them from the other direction with CW at least until week 60.  :)

In this case, it's pretty ironic because you actually created the ruleset that's now throwing you a curveball.
I know.  And the real curveball that Magnum vs Tully is too.  Just wait until you see what happens in week 17 between them.  Especially since they are both Horsemen and all.