Masked Superstars (w/Murdoch) vs. Steve Doll & Dave Peterson Mid-South was always guided by Watts, for better and worse, as the Cowboys style made it a hit. Ross was soon promoted to the familiar play-by-play spot that would highlight his career in professional wrestling. In 1996 the duo returned once more, defeating Jimmy Harris and Ron Harris at the Mid South Coliseum on January 2. Return to top of page Superdome Extravaganza 8/80 August 2, 1980 in New Orleans, LA The Superdome drawing 28,000 ($183,000) On a related note, Cornette was banned from entering Canada in 2007 due to his criminal record. December 12, 1981 Episode 50 - 42 mins North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase faces Paul Orndorff in the main event. Rob Ricksteiner, Shawn OReilley & Mike Scott $14.90 . Joel Watts gives a check to the state of Arkansas to pay for a Vietnam Veterans Memorial The duo disbanded after Colley left the company at the end of October 1987. Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs John Tatum & Jack Victory, 11/15/86 Korchenko, Ivan & Nikita Koloff w/Eddie Gilbert vs Jeff Gaylord, Ken Massey & Perry Jackson The SmarK Rant for Mid-South Wrestling - 01.08.83 9th November 2022 by Scott Keith The SmarK Rant for Mid-South Wrestling - 01.08.83 Whoops, I had skipped ahead to the first episode of 1983 a couple of months ago because I wanted to get going on these again, and then promptly forgot about that plan and did other stuff instead. Ted Dibiase vs Gustavo Mendoza (Michael Hayes makes his debut as a color commentator) Title bout) Terry Taylor & Iceman Parsons vs Buddy Landel & Jack Victory UWF Top 10 Rankings Buddy Roberts vs Terry Taylor, 9/28/86 (Pinfall only Roberts wins UWF TV title) Buzz Sawyer vs. Al Perez (Perez is replaced by HACKSAW DUGGAN who returns to MSW! Missing Link w/Dark Journey vs. Jack Victory (Lady Maxine is gone and Victory looses the match vowing revenge with one phone call.), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/5/86 The Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & Tarus Bulba Michael Hayes w/Sunshine vs. Gary Young UWF Video Highlights Ernie Ladd had also returned to the area and began to help Watts with booking and was instrumental in building one of the biggest names to come out of the Mid-South territory. Despite promises by Crockett to keep the promotion going, the UWF folded and was absorbed by his Mid-Atlantic Wrestling promotion just six months later. 1985-05-25 Mid-South Wrestling TV E298 41 53 . 16 2023 , ! Eli the Eliminator vs Ken Massey Announcement of PWI/UWF Tournament Watts approached the deal under the idea that the UWF would still keep going as a separate promotion, which it did for a while. The duo defended the belts for the remainder of the year. Free shipping . He was instrumental in the success of Junkyard Dog. Kortsia Korchenko vs Ricky Gibson Steve Williams & Bill Watts visiting the University of Oklahoma ~ Clips of Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Murdoch & Superstar feud what are the basic elements of the interactionist perspective. ~ Fabulous Ones video (Everybody Wants You), Mid-South Wrestling 1/25/86 Koko B. Ware vs The Libyan By 2020, WWE had acquired most of Mid-Souths tape library and put out a Blu-ray history of the territory. The legacy that Bill Watts left behind rises above any controversial statements he may have made or the wrestling career he had. Despite having his hair trimmed, his beard shaved off, and wearing face paint, fans almost immediately recognized him and began chanting "Moondog" when he entered the ring. Mid-South Wrestling had a major impact on the pro wrestling landscape, and there are a lot of things fans should know about it. ~ Terry Taylor Interview (will meet Jake in a #1 contenders match) Terry Taylor vs Jeff Raitz Iceman Parsons vs Gustavo Mendoza Not long after, Duggan would pick up a 24 and take on the nickname of Hacksaw and be remembered as one of the biggest fan favorites of the WWF 80s. TV Champion Jake Roberts vs. Gustavo Mendoza, Mid-South Wrestling 2/15/86 After suffering financial losses, mounting near $500,000 from the attempted expansion, Bill Watts was forced to sell the UWF to Jim Crockett Promotions on April 9, 1987. The tag team of Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey was put together by Bill Watts, but it wasnt until the addition of spoiled mamas boy Jim Cornette that the Midnight Express was born. Jake Roberts vs. Buzz Sawyer (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) It would be several months later before the new team would gain their second victory, as it was July 24, 1987 when they finally had their hands raised when they defeated Lanny Poffo & S. D. Jones at a house show in Detroit, MI. ~ Jake Roberts Interview Bill Watts Announcing First Blood Bunkhouse Brawls Jack Victory & Lady Maxine vs Dark Journey & (Maxine & Victory challenged Dark Journey to get a partner for a mixed match so she Koko B. Ware vs. Shawn OReilly Jim Duggan vs. Gustavo Mendoza despite the feud with Gilbert, walks out without helping Dark Journey.) Both Moondogs then jumped to the CWA, where they defeated The Fabulous Ones on April 4, 1983 in the Mid South Coliseum to win the Southern Tag Team Championship. Eddie says its revenge for Butch Reed vs. Mike Scott squaring off against Eddie Gilbert & Sting. who was the shadow in mid south wrestling. The Nightmare, JR Hogg & Joe Malcolm vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer, Al Perez & Ricky Gibson Hacksaw Duggan vs Kamala (Duggan kicks out of the Kamala splash!) Interviews w/Hayes, Gordy & Dibiase the first African American World Heavyweight Champion in WCW, Junkyard Dog A Tragic Ending for a Wrestling Great, The Midnight Express The Unstoppable Team that Defined Greatness, Big Boss Man Ray Traylor A Career Defined by Showing Up, Georgia Championship Wrestling | Wrestling Territories, Championship Wrestling from Florida | Wrestling Territories, https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_HWwv81Oni3PeOwYGuclbA, Disclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. A brilliant angle had him blinded by the Freebirds, leading to a sellout crowd for the payoff matches. Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Tracey Smothers Hype for the 6/14/86 Superdome show The best heat is always real heat. Terry Taylor vs. Mike Scott Mid-South 02-09-1985. They included Steve Dr. It spans into MMA, boxing, working with AXS TV to bring his iconic brand of play calling to the New Japan Pro-Wrestling promotion, as well as most recently as a commentator, analyst, and senior advisor for All Elite Wrestling (AEW). He was a fighter and defied authority until the end. resignation. His matches against the likes of Butch Reed, Nikolai Volkoff, Krusher Khrushchev, and others . Dusty Rhodes not only rose to fame in the 1970s but even became a world champion. Special Feature: Buddy Roberts comes to the ring with no one. Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs Art Crews & Gustavo Mendoza Journey, so its 2 vs 3 until he comes out late in the match and all hell breaks loose.) Joe Savoldi vs Gustavo Mendoza (Mendoza takes a hurricanrana from Savoldi and lands straight on his head BRUTAL.) Their first television appearance would come on the May 16th edition of Superstars where they teamed with Iron Mike Sharpe and were defeated by Billy Jack Haynes, Tito Santana, and Blackjack Mulligan. News on all your favorite celebs, reality TV, and movies. RELATED: 10 WCW Wrestlers That Fell From Grace: Where Are They Now? One Man Gang vs Jeff Gaylord (PWI Tournament) Bill Dundee & Buddy Landel vs Brett Sawyer & Sean OReilly The team consisted of two masked wrestlers known as Light and Dark or simply "Shadow #1" and "Shadow #2".The team consisted of Randy Colley who was "Shadow #1" [1] and Jose Luis Rivera who was "Shadow #2". We share awesome content covering all interesting parts of the Pre-Golden Era, Golden Era, New Generation Era, Attitude Era & the early Ruthless Aggression Era. Steve Williams vs Taras Bulba I'm talking about a goddamn baseball field and youyou're a goddamn We have filled up the tank and are heading on a 13-hour cross-country journey from where we left off at Big Time Wrestling in Detroit to Tulsa, Oklahoma, the home of Mid-South Wrestling. TV Champion Jake Roberts vs. Joe Malcolm (Jake Roberts/Dick Slater Confrontation. Ted Dibiase vs Terry Gordy, New Orleans (Finish Only Dibiase jobs 100% clean, then all 3 Freebirds spike-piledrive Steve Williams on the Colley wrestled his last match for IWA Mid-South in 1997. Fabulous Ones) On April 22, 1996 the Moondogs defeated Men on a Mission via pinfall at the Mid South Coliseum. the champs) But after the match, . They became embroiled in a lengthy feud with the Fabulous Ones and lost the titles to them three weeks later. Tommy Gilbert talks about his sons actions. The territory had some terrific storylines with Watts ahead of his time with episodic wrestling tales. MLW: Cornette and Schiavone Contract Updates, Animosity with AEW? 9/10 Bobby Eaton. David Peterson & Chavo Gurrerro vs Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner WWF Old School is dedicated to Wrestling fans all over the globe who love and dig Old School Wrestling (now WWE). His title run was good as Watts helped JYD to stardom and in return, the Dog became a reason fans got into Mid-South in the first place. Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 8/23/86 One of the most successful and most acclaimed territorial promotions was Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling, which was actually only in operation under that name for six and a half years. Leroy Brown vs Jeff Gaylord Andre, Assassin, Hogan, Wrestling II and Wahoo all worked the Superdome show on the 2nd, with Hogan and Wahoo working some additional shows around that time as well. The next night. Wattss creative eye was behind the formation of The Fabulous Freebirds the year before, and the duo of Hayes and Gordy tore up the tag team ranks and terrorized Mid-South Wrestling after adding Buddy Roberts to the mix. Chris Adams vs Gustavo Mendoza Tags: wrestling, pro-wrestler, jyd, thump, mid-south-wrestling Back to Design. blinds Bobby Fulton with powder, leading to a pinfall. ~ Al Perez demonstrates his belly to back suplex on a wrestling dummy. the North American title on his behalf. Dick Slater gives TV title to Buzz Sawyer, Universal Wrestling Federation 3/29/86 Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Rick Steiner & Gustavo Mendoza (After the match the Champions are confronted by the On September 1, 1981 he mounted an unsuccessful challenge to WWF World Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund, but was defeated. Teaming with Jim Dalton, he lost to Bob Boyer and Joe Turner on September 21, 1970 in Panama City, FL at a Gulf Coast Championship Wrestling event. Much like other promotions in that part of the country, Mid-South Wrestling brought a hard-hitting style of wrestling to its fans. In the late 80s, Mid-South Wrestling underwent an attempt at a nationwide expansion when Bill Watts secured television time on the Superstation, TBS, after Ted Turner had a sour business dealing with Vince McMahon over the content that McMahon was supplying him. Mid-South Wrestling 1/4/86 and Devastation Inc attacks Jack, turning him face) their upcoming title match. Savannah Jack vs Art Crews He was tragically killed in a car accident in Mississippi just one month later. Jim Ross Lunch w/John Tatum (Ross & Tatum are supposed to meet Missy Hyatt for lunch but shes late. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Al Perez, Mid-South Wrestling 2/1/86 Jack Victory vs Joe Savoldi (Eddie Gilbert comes out to ringside and gives Missy Hyatt a box of candy. GREAT ANGLE!) Missing Link vs Jack Victory, 6/28/86 (Clip Dark Journey slaps Victory) One Man Gang vs Terry Gordy (No Match Gordys injured, so Michael Hayes wont let him wrestle. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 8/30/86 Missy tries to leave with Gilbert but Tatum stops her and then he gets destroyed by Sting, [3], Colley made his debut wrestling as Jack Dalton. The WWE inducted him posthumously into their Hall of Fame in 2016. [1] Austin was also part of the original Midnight Express from 1981 to 1983. Opinion. Mid South Wrestling is coming to you on its Fox Affiliates throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. [13][unreliable source] Following a third appearance, this time at a Wrestling Challenge taping, he was replaced by Barry Darsow. Their most high profile match came on the July 12th, 1986 edition of WWF Championship Wrestling, where they lost to WWF World Champion Hulk Hogan and Paul Orndorff; the match being worked entirely by Orndorff and part of the famous feud between the latter that would begin shortly. Fantastics & Missing Link vs Sting, Rick Steiner & Eddie Gilbert (TV Time Runs Out), Universal Wrestling Federation 12/20/86 -JR talks to Dr. Death, who has . John Tatum & Jack Victory vs Iceman Parsons & Missing Link (Turns into a big mess when Dark Journey & Missy Hyatt get into a catfight. Victory & Maxine beat her up.) Sting and Jim Hellwig (the Ultimate Warrior) came into the territory from a short run in WCCW as the Blade Runners, and creative consultant Ken Mantell also came aboard from Texas. Jack Victory vs Bobby Perez Cornette is a classic case in point here. Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. JR Hogg & Shawn OReilly He has Hayes & Roberts job cleanly to Dibiase & Taylor here, as they should. Eddie Gilbert vs John Tatum (Dark Journey comes out & attacks Missy Hyatt; Eddie makes the save then KOs Dark Journey with Missys Sting & Rick Steiner vs Terry Taylor & Chavo Guerrero (No match Missing Link & Dark Journey come out so Sting, Steiner & Eddie So, if you can, load up the WWE Network, find the incorrectly labelled January 6th . Dibiase brawl as the credits roll), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/28/86 Interview w/John Tatum, Jack Victory & Missy Hyatt (Tatum calls Hyatt Melissa) Eddie Gilbert announces a merger between Hot Stuff Inc. and Hyatt International A very divisive figure in wrestling, Bill Watts lived up to his in-ring persona as a real-life cowboy. Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Irwin & Brown win the UWF tag titels in what is basically a squash, just destroying Mid South Wrestling (TV Series 1981-1986) - IMDb 209 All topics Mid South Wrestling TV Series 1981-1986 IMDb RATING 8.2 /10 18 YOUR RATING Rate Sport Weekly episodic shows from one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1980s. Universal Wrestling Federation 3/22/86 FIRST UWF SHOW Steve Williams given PWI Most Improved Wrestler awawar at University of Oklahoma, 11/8/86, Universal Wrestling Federation 11/29/86 However that would be Colley's final victory in the promotion as the Shadows dropped matches to The Killer Bees, Rougeau Brothers, and Strike Force during the summer and fall of 1987. Terry Taylor vs John Tatum (Eddie Gilbert throws powder but it backfires), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/6/86 Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs Gary Young & Brett Sawyer (Lots of run-ins and a brawl) This would also be his first singles run. Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter tore down boundaries wherever he went and brought smiles to millions of faces during his career. buster on the concrete floor!) Sheepherders vs. Ricky Gibson & Perry Jackson Mid-South Wrestling 1/4/86 Dick Slater vs. Dr. Death (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) Butch Reed vs. Mike Scott Bruise Brothers vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare Jake Roberts vs. Buzz Sawyer (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) Humongous vs. Perry Jackson Al Perez & Ricky Gibson vs. Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (Bill Watts returns and counts the pin after a ref bump) Chris Adams vs Savannah Jack (Akbar runs in & they double-team Adams) The Desperadoes entered the ring for the first time at house show in Charlotte, NC on May 12, 1991, where they (Bart and Dutch Mantell) were defeated by The Young Pistols. [14], In 1994, Colley was called as a prosecution witness in the Vince McMahon steroid distribution trial on Long Island, New York.[15]. One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan vs Buddy Roberts brawl, PPW, 12/13/86 Their run in the company ended that year with a match at the USWA's Mid South Memphis Memories II card, where they were defeated by The Fabulous Ones.[20]. The Bushwhackers How They Survived Their Wild Early Career. Detroit Demolition was also a member of The Stud Stable. $39.95 $5.00 shipping BILL WATT'S MID SOUTH WRESTLING 1984 85 5 DVD SET mid south nwa mid atlantic $30.00 Free shipping 14 watching Led by the example of the irascible "Cowboy" Bill Watts, the ground and pound ethic of the roster was not only a key to its success but a keystone to its legacy. Interview w/Ted Dibiase (Clip of Michael Hayes whipping Dibiase, 9/6/86) Terry Gordy vs Ted Dibiase, 10/17/86 (Cage Last 2 min shown Famous angle where Dibiase appears to win the UWF title from Gordy in Sheepherders vs Brett Sawyer & Tracy Smothers Watts had other acts growing under his wing at this time as well. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Dave Peterson vs. Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams video Living in America Missy leaves with Tatum & Victory.) Terry Taylor vs One Man Gang (Akbar & his army run in and bloody Taylor) Buzz Sawyer vs. Joe Malcolm Gustavo Mendoza vs Brett Wayne His outspokenness often came back to bite him, no matter how hard he tried to do the right thing. In 1972 the Dalton Brothers moved to NWA Mid-America and were ultimately rebranded as "The Medics". Wells was advertised on two shows in mid-August, but I don't think he actually appeared on either of them. Who or what were 20. Perry Jackson vs Kamala Ernie Ladd became an advocate and worked to further the position of wrestlers of color after he retired from the ring. Akbar comes out & challenges him to a match vs Savannah Missy then nails him with her purse, busting him open) Ricky Gibson vs Kamala Mid-South Wrestling Association was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s, where many diamonds of the professional wrestling business began their careers or passed through its doors. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) Roberts. Gary Young vs Gustavo Mendoza Like so many others in this business, he was taken from us too soon. He had feuds with all the big heels in the company at that time. Watts had a controversial run as boss of WCW in 1992, where he failed to recapture the Mid-South magic. three-way brawl with the guys all attacking each other) Mid-South Wrestling Association was one of the hottest wrestling promotions of the 1980s, where many diamonds of the professional wrestling business began their careers or passed through its doors. A visit from Santa Saw Bobby Eaton had been a journeyman wrestler in 1984 when Jim Cornette came to Mid-South from Memphis. The Glassman vs The Libyan It nearly happened as Watts had heard of how Vince McMahons attempts to take over TBSs showing of Georgia Championship Wrestling had flopped. Watts isnt letting that happen.) Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (Doc comes back out and wrestles one-armed until Gordy pulls out some brass knux and KOs him.) The 411 Rating. Fantastics vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts, UWF, 11/22/86 (Hayes & Roberts jump the Fants before the match and destroy them, for Ted Dibiase vs. Mike Boyer An old-school believer in kayfabe, Watts used his stardom to slowly take more interest in Tri-State Wrestling and began his rise to power. Eddie Gilbert vs. Tommy Wright He was returning home from visiting North Carolina to see his daughter graduate from high school. The title is later returned, however, since Dibiase never actually signed a contract for the match.) Jim Ross selects the winner of the UWF trival contest Far and away, the biggest star Mid-South knew was the Junkyard Dog. Rob Ricksteiner & Mike Scott In 1983, Bill Watts started a talent exchange with Jerry Jarrett at the CWA. Starting up in the shadow of one of the best boys wrestling programs in the state, South Kitsap's girls are gaining some attention . The Moondogs jumped to the World Wrestling Federation in the midst of its national expansion. Rob Ricksteiner & Ricky Starr, Mid-South Wrestling 1/11/86 Watts initially took control of bookings in Louisiana and Mississippi. Jim Duggan vs. Dick Slater (Eddie Gilbert & Korchenko attack the Hacksaw before the bell), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/3/86 He was so over with the fans in the NWA Tri-State territory that he purchased part of it from Leroy McGuirk after their relationship became strained in August 1979. They dont own the rights to shows that were produced under Paul Boeschs Texas territory, but between the WWE Network and some fan videos, the legacy of Mid-South and its amazing stars lives on with fans today as a reminder of classic old-school wrestling. Missing Link w/Dark Journey vs Rick Steiner(a decidedly not blind Eddie Gilbert attacks Link with a chair) Wrestling II had become a shadow of his former self. Ted Dibiase challenging Michael Hayes, 5/24/86 (Clip) As 1987 began, Watts had all the ingredients to grow until fate took a turn. Freebirds calling for suspension of Ted Dibiase (Both Hayes & Dibiase were told to stay in the back for the Gordy/Duggan match or theyd be Forgot your password? Buzz Sawyer vs Ted Dibiase (Dibiase taunts Michael Hayes before the match) Koko B. Ware vs The Shadow Special Feature: Hyatt & Hot Stuff International Tekno Team 2000 What kind of gimmick was that? His willingness to tell it how he sees it has made him a jewel to some and a bane to the existence of others (yeah, we see you, Vince Russo, restraining order or not). However, the NWA World Heavyweight Champion would continue to defend the title on MSW shows, which helped hike up live event sales. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/13/86 [10], On February 22, 1986 Colley made his return to the WWF on a house show in Melbourne, Australia and lost to Jacques Rougeau. He was 69 years old. Stuff out. In November they lost and then regained the USWA tag titles from The Bruise Brothers. Kortsia Korchenko vs Tracey Smothers Over the course of a few weeks, they were promoted through a series of vignettes in which they were beaten up in saloons, searched ghost towns, were jailed, and rode horses. Watts was a bit hit by the defection of some stars like Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan to WWE. So hes left there.) All about the world of wrestling and wrestling; WWE, RAW, UFC, CMLL, AAA. This was what led to the release from Turner Broadcasting. him leaving the booth to come to the ring) [2] Contents Ernie Ladd is a member of every significant Hall of Fame in wrestling, including WCW (1994), WWF/E (1995), Wrestling Observer (1996), Cauliflower Alley Club (2005), and the NWA (2013). Freebirds vs Bill Watts, Jim Duggan & Terry Taylor, Universal Wrestling Federation 8/2/86 arid shrubland south of the Venom Abyss. -And it seems like everyone . George "One Man Gang" Gray is retired and lives in Baton Rouge. Assassin #2[3] Chavo Guerrero vs Art Crews Sylvester Ritter had started his wrestling career in Tennessee and then ventured to the cold north of Canada and Stu Harts Stampede Wrestling, where he had made a bit of a name for himself as Big Daddy Ritter. The 411 Rating. Ernie passed away at the age of 68 in 2007 from colon cancer. $21.99 . Jim Duggan made a name for himself during the transition from Mid-South to the UWF. Watts was also behind the moniker that George Gray would take to worldwide fame when Gray was working with Devastation Inc. and attacked a babyface and several other wrestlers during a match when he exclaimed, "Hes like a one man gang!!". Jim Ross & Michael Hayes on In most cases, it brought out their inner strengths and tested their heart for this business. He used them to bring national attention to his promotion and was responsible for launching the careers of some of professional wrestlings biggest names. nnvc stock forecast 2025; sweet olive tree root system; NOTE: clifton springs snapper marks Watts was poised to take over the two-hour slot occupied by the WWF when Jim Crockett and his Mid-Atlantic promotion swooped in and backdoored Watts out of the deal. Ian McGehee, Dion Stutts making their mark on MUS wrestling. Duggan cuts a promo after Buzz high tails it.) The fans were furious at the Birds for blinding their favorite hero and leaving him unable to see his baby because of it. The Dogs also would team up with Jimmy Hart. Dark Journey throwing a drink on Lady Maxine, 5/17/86 (Clip) The Moondogs entered 1995 having lost the USWA titles once more and entered a tournament to crown new champions; they wrestled The Rock 'n' Roll Express to a no-contest in the finals at the Mid South Coliseum on January 9, 1995. RELATED: 10 Wrestling Bookers And The Most Famous Idea They Came Up With. Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & The Libyan Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams, 6/28/86 (Last couple minutes Bill Watts counts the pin after a ref bump) 19 .50 West indies to England. Later that month Colley began teaming regularly with Black Bart in house show matches against Ricky Morton and Dustin Rhodes. [2] Later on he would team with Koko B. Ware as one half of the "Pretty Young Things". Video Feature: UWFs first Dallas show, 7/27/86 When she finally shows, shes got Terry Taylor on Working With The Stiff Von Erichs Brothers, Bill Behrens | Wrestlings Super-Agent Who Discovered AJ Styles, Michel Martel The Tragic Passing of Rick Martels Brother. Dick Slater vs Butch Reed Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert, Universal Wrestling Federation 10/11/86 Sting & Rick Steiner vs Brett Sawyer & The Glassman (After the match, Missy Hyatt celebrates by kissing Eddie Gilbert) Eddie Gilbert in her limousine with her. injure his left arm. John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/13/86 Jack Victory w/Lady Maxine vs. Steve Williams Cornette paired him and Dennis Condrey into the Midnight Express, who soon became one of the hottest teams around. Dick Slater asking Buzz Sawyer for the TV title back (Sawyer refuses) Ken Brett Sawyer vs Art Crews Another fun bit was him leaving town only to return as the masked Stagger Lee. floor) huge brawl ensues) Mid-South became the Universal Wrestling Federation. The dissention between the two Expresses started early on when the RnR smashed an unsuspecting Cornettes face into his own birthday cake. Bill Irwin vs Jeff Raitz Jim Duggan talks about his injury in the UWF tournament It wasnt long before JYDs charisma with the fans and in-ring timing propelled him to the front of the babyface scene at Mid-South Wrestling. So grab a seat, and lets get started where it all began, back in the late 70s. One Man Gang vs Terry Gordy, 11/15/86 [18] After leaving WCW, Colley would take a hiatus form wrestling for a couple of years. Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (No match Hacksaw Duggan comes out and issues a challenge to the winner of the match, whoever that might Skandor Akbar introducing Wild Bill Irwin, 9/6/86 Class A No. He took to wrestling early on and became a journeyman in the 60s, traveling all across the United States, and out to Japan as he learned his craft. Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Tatum & Victory win the UWF tag titles) Jim Rosss announcing career goes way beyond his time in professional wrestling. Rick Steiner vs Ken Massey (Supposed to be Eddie Gilbert instead of Rick Steiner but Gilbert is blind from an attack by Dark Journey and Recape of UWF title situation (lots of clips shown) Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs The Libyan & Bobby Perez The Bladerunners Colley suffered his second defeat weeks later, falling to Jake Roberts on television. In June he rebranded himself as The Champion and continued to successfully retain the title against challengers such as Taylor, Magnum T. A., Butch Reed, and Brad Armstrong. ~ Dick Slater Interview One Man Gang & Wild Bill Irwin vs Jeff Gaylord & Jeff Raitz The Shadow vs Steve Williams In 1981, Andy Kaufman began approaching well-known wrestling promoters across the country with the idea of running an angle . the ring to use it) Buzz Sawyer vs Hacksaw Duggan, UWF TV, 3/22/86 (JIP Duggan wins North American title) For any promotion to rise to the next level and draw big crowds, it needs three essential things: creativity in the booking, a solid roster to pull it off, and an equally adept broadcast team to make it all sizzle to the fans on television. Buddy Roberts vs Ken Massey [7], The Moondogs entered 1985 on the lower end of the tag team ranks, and were split apart as singles wrestlers to help flesh out house show cards. Re-Cap of UWF title double pin situation (title returned to Gordy) Savannah Jack vs Buddy Roberts (Michael Hayes comes down to ringside with a jar of hair removal cream but is then too scared to get into While not a great worker, JYD exploded with charisma, the crowds loving his drive, his dancing and more. His song off of The Wrestling Album, Grab Them Cakes, even landed him on a Soul Train appearance with show alumni Vicki Sue Robinson. Watts then announces that on June 21, 1982, in New Orleans, Junkyard Dog, the then-Louisiana Heavyweight and Mid-South Tag Team Champion, defeated Bob Roop for . Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Eddie hits his father, ref Tommy Gilbert, with Missy Hyatts loaded purse then John Tatum runs in and [3] Contents 1 Professional wrestling career Sheepherders challenge Dr. Death & DiBiase baseball bat, so Hayes refuses to come to the ring. Sting & Rick Steiner w/Eddie Gilbert vs Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor UWF Top 10 Rankings Gilbert all get up and walk out) One notable bit is Watts failed to trademark the UWF name, which Herb Abrams later used for an infamous promotion. Jake Roberts vs. Dick Slater (TV title Tournament final, 1/1/86) 7. Here is the story of this once-great wrestling territorys rise and ultimate demise. Freebirds vs Bill Watts, Terry Taylor & Hacksaw Duggan (This is supposed to be a 2 vs 2 tag match but Watts comes to the ring with a Terry Taylor vs. Jack Victory w/Lady Maxine Dr. X[2] Iceman Parsons vs Art Crews (Chris Adams comes out and does a promo introducing himself to the crowd; he breaks kayfabe by saying he Bill Watts Telling Eddie Gilbert the Soviet flag is banned (Hes sick & tired of seeing guys buried under the flag so he tells Gilbert its banned; UWF Champion Steve Williams and Tag Team Champs the Sheepherders (later the Bushwhackers) saw their belts simply die out. Mid-South Wrestling 1/6/83 ~ Interviews w/Wrestling II/Akbar & Gary Hart "Dr. Death" Steve Williams vs. Tom Renesto Jr. Ted Dibiase Bad Reputation video Jack) Dick Slater vs. Jake Robers (Slater wins TV Title) Jim Cornette has led one of the most outspoken lives, not only in professional wrestling but in the media in general. Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (After a couple ref bumps, we get two refs counting a simultaneous pinfall on both guys with BOTH lifting their stars who were featured in mid-south included andre the giant, dusty rhodes, jim duggan, ted dibiase, dick murdoch, jake roberts, butch reed, ernie ladd, paul orndorff, who was taken by the new. Plus, a young talent named Sting was starting to take off as a star. Over the next few years, the territory grew to include cities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and eventually as far south as Texas after securing a working relationship with Houston promoter Paul Boesch. Bill Watts locker room interview selling injuries from the spike Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. Koko B. Ware vs. Joe Malcolm Foraging is limited in the cool, wet Three wide, blue-green rivers fall across open lands where generous winters of the south, but the animals come gods reign and mortal clans roam through the great cycle of seasons. Steve Williams vs Gustavo Mendoza Rock & Roll Express & Ricky Gibson vs. mid south wrestling All Auction Buy It Now Best Match 303 Results Wrestler Buying Format All Filters Mid-South Wrestling Association "WRESTLING ALL STARS" 1984 Calendar! The Moondogs continued to unsuccessfully feud with the Samoans throughout that summer. Tatum/Victory.) The Libyan & Art Crews. Bill Irwin vs Gary Young, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/6/86 Tatum gets in, but now theres no room for Ross. Hacksaw Duggan vs Savannah Jack (No match Duggan gets triple-teamed before the match and then whipped with a belt) Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey vs Wild Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown w/Skandar Ackbar They steal his black glove and then KO him with it. Sheepherders vs Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase, UWF TV, 3/22/86 (JIP the Sheepherders win the Mid-South Tag titles) He took the amazing, established tag team of the Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton (The Rock n Roll Express) and several other wrestlers, including a trio of talent that he would bring together as one of the most notable tag teams in wrestling history and give the RnR Express their most despised rivals ever. Ted DiBiase had returned from a short-lived run in the WWF, just after Vince McMahon Jr. had taken over the promotion from his father. Sting & Rick Steiner vs Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero Free shipping . These are a few things to know about Mid-South and what made it so important to the wrestling world of its time and why so many fans have fond memories of it today. Chavo Guerrero vs Buddy Landel (Jack Victory runs out and assists Landel to victory) They made their debut under their new gimmick on April 23, 1987 in Worcester, MA at a WWF Superstars taping, defeating Lanny Poffo and Nick Kiniski in a dark match. One Man Gang vs Jeff Raitz (After the match, OMG challenges both Terry Gordy and Hacksaw Duggan to a title shot against the winner of Gilbert & Rick Steiner. Fantastics vs Ivan & Nikita Koloff (No match we get a huge brawl before the match can even start instead. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Interview w/Bill Watts Remember me Not recommended on shared computers. Hacksaw Duggan & Koko B Ware vs Sting & Kortsia Korchenko (Steve Williams runs in to keep Duggan from being buried under the Soviet Koko B. Ware w/Steve Williams vs. Rick Steiner w/Buzz Sawyer Ernie Ladd inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 13, 2004. Savannah Jack vs Buddy Roberts, 12/13/86 (Finish only Michael Hayes comes out with a jar of cream but runs off without doing anything) Deadeye Dick[3] Kamala vs Tracy Smothers Clips of The Fantastics winning the UWF tag title with locker room interview In the summer the Moondogs regained the USWA Tag Team Championship for a final time. He was the favorite of children of all ages and races worldwide. Dark Journey introduces Missing Link as her mystery wrestler who squashes Gustavo Mendoza https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHEyaURxcnRqcjZNamNXVXZiSDM0Wmc6MQThis video is a little overview of the Mid-South area. Sting & Rick Steiner vs Missing Link & Joe Savoldi (Missing Link ends up getting triple-teamed and spray painted yellow) Terry Taylor vs. Humongous Its amazing to see the scores of future famous faces who cut their teeth in the territory. One of the biggest and best was Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling Association. He was also one who influenced Bill Watts to crown the first African American World Heavyweight Champion in WCW, Ron Simmons. commentary say that wont be enough to woo Missy and theyre right! Magnum gets mad and charges at him, but Shadow chokes Magnum in the corner with his own t-shirt. It was founded on 10 January 1920 by the Paris Peace Conference that ended the First World War.The main organization ceased operations on 20 April 1946 but many of its components were relocated into the new . In June he rebranded himself as The Champion and continued to successfully retain the title against challengers such as Taylor, Magnum T. A., Butch Reed, and Brad Armstrong. ~ Jim Duggan music video, Mid-South Wrestling 2/8/86 Kamala vs Missing Link (Tatum, Victory & Missy Hyatt all attack Dark Journey) Williams & Gordy then jump in as well. Read More. While continuing to defeat preliminary opposition on television, the Dogs were winless against the Freebirds. Thank you for following along with us. W. V. Robins represented , and a. H. H. Gilli Gan new zealand defined a first class match in future As a match of three or More Days duration Between teams of first class players . Following an April tour of All Japan Pro Wrestling that saw him team with Andre the Giant and Dick Murdoch he returned to full time action in the World Wrestling Federation. More importantly, Ross became Head of Marketing and helped Mid-South establish a good syndication deal to bring it more attention. But its legacy endures thanks to its wonderful style. Houston. Your Grade. ~ Al Perez music video (Winning) Hacksaw Duggan vs The Libyan Michael Hayes vs Iceman Parsons (TV Time runs out as Hayes whips Parsons & Ted Dibiase), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/27/86 The Fantastics vs. 10 WCW Wrestlers That Fell From Grace: Where Are They Now. He was replaced by Ole Anderson and moved onto the WWF for a short-lived stay of employment. He was only 45 years old. Special Feature: Breakup of Hyatt & Hot Stuff International Gustavo Mendoza vs Gary Young Not everyone can be cut into a Tiffany diamond afterward, but many who came through Mid-South most certainly shined like one. (Use code PWS for a nice surprise). UWF Fundraiser Ad The young twenty-two-year-old tennis racket toting, big-mouthed, cry-baby was an instant foil for many of the boys on and off the camera. Matt Morgan in WWE: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Buddy Roberts joining in for a heated 6-man. After a run of matches against Watts and Stagger Lee that sold out every venue they went to, the rivalry between the two Expresses began to really heat up. Rick Gibson vs Buzz Sawyer Rick Steiner vs Perry Jackson (Before the match, Eddie Gilbert comes out and apologizes to Bill Watts for his actions over the last few weeks; which they get fined) ~ Koko B. Ware music video (The Bird) Missy Hyatt/Dark Journey catfight, 10/11/86 Chavo Guerrero vs The Libyan His easy-going personality and relatability to the everyday man made JYD an instant fan favorite and one of the stars that Vince McMahon centered the new creative direction of his family-friendly WWF around. Video on Jim Duggan retiring the North American title & the UWF title tournament Eventually, he was teamed with "Moondog King" (Edward John White) as "The Moondogs" tag team. After his time in Universal, Williams went on to a storied run in the NWA. Tracy Smothers vs Korchenko (Smothers gets burried under the Soviet flag) The Moondogs would continue with the promotion for the next three months, wrestling The Wild Samoans and various combinations that included Stan Hansen.[6]. Mid-South Wrestling Results 1983 Promoting the Areas of: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Promoter: Bill Watts (Below are match listings for the complete year of 1983 from the Mid-South Wrestling television network.) Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Finish only from previous week Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw (time runs out before the match), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/1/86 It wasnt long before the siren song of better offers pulled another of Watts creations to green pastures, and the two teams went their separate ways. global; us; ch; se; dk; no; nl; be; uk; de; fr; fi; it; at; es; pt; pl; ie; gr; cz; tr; ae; ca; jp; kr . Video Recap: Eddie Gilberts Blindness This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! WCW Executive Vice President Bill Watts behind the mic with Jim Ross, 1992. The Desperados were packaged with the gimmick of being three bumbling cowboys looking to meet Stan Hansen to go to WCW and become a team. Brett Wayne vs Gustavo Mendoza After the usual Mid-South Wrestling opening we head inside the Irish McNeil Boys Club where Boyd Pierce, with "Cowboys" Bill Watts, welcomes us to the show, giving us a rundown of what we can expect to see before tossing to Watts. ~ Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar Interview Bill Watts announces a $1M contract for the Freebirds followed by the contract signing video Masks sold on TeePublic are for general public use only. Louisiana was the main base for a bit before later shifting to Oklahoma, yet Mid-South lived up to its name, showing great action across a few states. Sheepherders & Jack Victory vs. Computerized Top 10 Ranking In June 1984 Colley received two singles shots against WWF Champion Hulk Hogan on the Canadian television tapings that aired on both Maple Leaf and All-Star wrestling. The Dalton Brothers would remain a tag team throughout 1970 and 1971, facing various opponents such as The Welch Brothers and The Australians. Mid-South Louisiana Tag Champs Bill Watts & Buck Robley beat The Assassin & The Angel in a "steel cage" match to win the Mid-South U.S. Tag Title. Missing Link vs Gustavo Mendoza That would be critical for Watts going forward as Mid-South was where Good Ole J.R. got his start in wrestling. At that point, Missing Link vs John Tatum (Valet for a Day Eddie Gilberts interference backfires when he gets pushed off the top rope onto Tatum, leading Mid-South Wrestling (5.19.1984) Review. Wrestling as The Nightmare, he was teamed with Eddie Gilbert and defeated Steve Brinson and Terry Daniels. But then a massive oil recession hit Oklahoma and Louisiana in late 1986. [324] Footage, prototypes and artwork exists under ownership of co-authors Frederic Houde and Laurent Cluzel. 8.6. At the same time, McGuirk kept Oklahoma and Alabama, though, by 82, McGuirk ceased operations which left things open for Bill Watts and Mid-South Wrestling to take over. be. Death Williams, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Ted DiBiase, Magnum T.A. Sit down interview in a restaurant with Eddie Gilbert & Kortisa Korchenko Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare -Originally aired January 12, 1985. Colley then began a long losing streak, losing to Wendell Coley and Butch Reed, as well as facing numerous defeats in various tag team matches. One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan (Cage TV time runs out after Duggan gets jumped before the match. One Man Gang & Leroy Brown vs Joe Savoldi & Jeff Raitz Running on the treadmill, while you can visualize yourself wrestling, doesn't let you react and perform techniques based on what you imagine your opponent doing. Rick Steiner vs Ken Massey Action is coming to you tonight from the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. If you BUILD it, they will COME! Fabulous Ones vs. Ricky Gibson & Steve Doll Blade Runners vs Sean OReilly & Ken Massey This year, they have a shot at two. It was followed by Watts' attempt at a national product, the Universal Wrestling Federation, and it was preceeded by Leroy McGuirk's NWA Tri-State promotion. Blade Runners vs. David Peterson & Perry Jackson Koko B. Ware vs. Gustavo Mendoza Savannah Jack being attacked by One Man Gang & Leroy Brown, 10/18/86 Quite possibly the best single episode of pro wrestling ever taped for TV. Dr. Jerry Graham Vince McMahons Favorite Wrestlers Tragedy, Terrible Ted the Wrestling Bear Battles In and Out of the Ring, Fan vs. Shooter: The Ill-Fated $1000 Sugar Hold Challenge, Andr The Giant | Unforgettable Encounters with Fans, Bob Backlund: His 10 Greatest Matches Witnessed Live, Pro Wrestling Guerrilla | Guerrilla Movement: The Story of PWG. Sting vs Ken Massey Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts (Roberts gives Taylor a nice faceburn by rubbing his face into the mat), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/15/86 En route to a World's title match between 2 consensus HoFers lie 60 minutes of drama & suspense with a double turn leaving DiBiase a hero after 3 years as THE top heel. JYD wasnt the only huge star Mid-South had on its roster. After leaving his job as booker for the Oklahoma-based company headed by NWA member promoter Leroy McGuirk, Watts formed his own office, Mid-South Sports, Inc. (without NWA affiliation) and took over former McGuirk cities in Louisiana and Mississippi. Ross also took on the job of Director of Marketing during this time. Colley left Mid-South following a loss to Al Perez on January 24, 1986 in Houston, Texas. Fabulous Ones vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Ricky Gibson Video on UWF Champion Terry Gordy featuring footage from Japan Watts had all of these at his disposal. 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