Legends of Wrestling

Jim Brunzell vs. Tyler Black
(Referee: James Beard)
This was a high tempo, spirited match that saw both men gain some early near falls. In the end Brunzell got the duke with a HIGH FLYING DROPKICK.

Beverly Shade vs. Melina
(Referee: Joey Marella)
After a brief back and forth where Shade tried to overpower Melina and Melina countered with her speed and agility, Melina gained the advantage and beat Shad with the LAST CALL.





(Gorilla welcomes everyone to the program and introduces his co-host, Heenan. Monsoon and Heenan banter briefly on how excited they are for the debut episode of the show and the great action on the program including the team of Mad Dog Vachon and The Crusher being in action as well as Ida Mae Martinez and Jim Londos. Monsoon then explains that all the matches on the program come from the Hirsch Memorial Coliseum in Shreveport, Louisiana. Heenan responds by making an off-handed comment about Shreveport being the armpit of the state.

Monsoon: Will you please stop.

Heenan: You calling me a liar?

Monsoon quickly changes the subject and directs attention to the first match on the show. Monsoon comments on what a talented wrestler George Hackenschmidt is and how many championships he’s won in his native country while Heenan comments on him being just another ham and egger trying to get famous by losing to superior American talent.)

Doug Gilbert vs. George Hackenschmidt
(Referee: Dick Woehrle)
Hackenschmidt put on a clinic and flat outwrestled Gilbert. Gilbert made very little headway offensively as Hackenschmidt would quickly counter Gilbert when he attempted to go on the offensive. Hackenschmidt finally put Gilbert out of his misery with a cobra clutch suplex.


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(Monsoon and Heenan discuss how wild the next match is going to be and how “the official will have his hands full with this one.”)

The Pitbulls w/Francine vs. Mad Dog Vachon & The Crusher
(Referee: James Beard)
Crusher and Vachon gained an early advantage and rode that all the way to victory, dominating most of the match. Vachon pinned Pitbull 1 after a running knee lift.


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‘Sweet’ Stan Lane w/Jim Cornette, ‘Beautiful’ Bobby Eaton & ‘Loverboy’ Dennis Condrey vs. Stevie Richards
(Referee: Joey Marella)
Richards had the numbers against him, but proved resilient. After a long, grueling match in which Richards had to deal with distraction after distraction, Richards beat Lane with a STEVIE KICK.


(The scene cuts to a festival, where Monsoon, Heenan and Ida Mae Martinez are judging a yodelling competition. All are dressed in traditional Swiss attire, but Heenan seems to have put his on backward. Heenan looks ridiculous and spends the entire time complaining about the smell of the livestock at the festival. Finally, Monsoon tells Heenan if he's so miserable why doesn't he just leave, which Heenan does, but in his haste, Heenan stumbles, nearly missing a goat then falls into the pile of defecation the goat had just left.)


Nora Greenwald vs. Ida Mae Martinez
(Referee: Dick Woehrle)
Martinez came out of the gates quickly, but Greenwald countered when the action spilled out of the ring. Greenwald returned the action to the ring with the advantage and never let up, beating Martinez with a FLIPPING SEATED SENTON.


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(Monsoon and Heenan talk about how great the action was in the last match and how exciting it is to see LOW action when it comes to your town. Monsoon then throws it to our good friend Gordon Solie, who is standing by to tell us where LOW will be next.

Solie: Thanks Gorilla, wrestling fans the LOW will continue it's tour through the South and Mid-South areas, making stops at the Dothan Civic Center, the Knoxville Civic Coliseum and the fabled Mid-South Coliseumin Memphis. Next up though is a big card at The Superdome in New Orleans, four different LOW World Champions will be crowned. Tickets are still available, but going fast. Don't miss out on your chance to catch all the great LOW action in a town near you. We'll be right back.)


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Jim Londos vs. Tracy Smothers
(Referee: James Beard)
Smothers looked to take Londos off his game using a rough house style of brawling, but Londos countered well, using submission holds in an attempt to keep Smothers under control and wear him down. The match was fairly even throughout, but Londos’ strategy took its toll and Londos pinned an exhausted Smothers after an AIRPLANE SPIN.


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(Back in the studio, Monsoon announces how the next match is the featured contest of the program. Moonsoon and Heenan discuss how great the debut show has been and how this next match should just be the icing on the cake.)

Ivan Koloff & Ray ‘The Crippler’ Stevens vs. The Gang (Road Dogg & Billy Gunn)
(Referee: Joey Marella)
This match was a brutal brawl from the opening bell. Gunn absorbed a lot of punishment in the early going, but managed to tag out and The Gang gained the advantage. The action continued back and forth until Gunn planted Koloff with a press slam and made the pin.

(Post match: Suddenly Jackie Fargo and Tracy Smothers hit the ring, joining The Gang in a vicious beat down of Koloff and Stevens. After leaving Koloff and Stevens in a heap, the foursome exited the ring and unleashed chaos on anything they could get their hands on, including a couple of fans at ringside. Fargo grabed a mic to introduce everyone to The Roughhouse Gang and claimed they are taking over. Officials and the other referees finally regained order, but the damage has been done.)

(Monsoon and Bobby wrap up the show by talking about what everyone just witnessed. Heenan commented on how if you want something you just have to go out and take it, which is exactly what The Roughhouse Gang did. Monsoon replies by saying there's a right way and a wrong way to do things and Monsoon did not agree with how The Roughhouse Gang handled their business. Monsoon closes out the program by thanking the fans for tuning in and he looks forward to when they join them next time.)

Johnny Mantel vs. Konnan
Referee: Joey Marella
This action spilled out of the ring early and as both men brawled, Mantel grabbed a chair. Marella tried to prevent Mantel from using the chair, but was shoved aside, leading Marella to call for the disqualification.

Curt & Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig vs. Masked Superstar & Scott ‘Hog’ Irwin
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Superstar & Irwin isolated Curt and battered him pretty good. Curt kept trying to find respite outside the ring, but his opponents kept up the assault until Curt smashed Superstar into the ringpost. Curt managed to tag Larry and Larry came in a house-a-fire. He took on both opponents successfully for several minutes, but Superstar regained the advantage and tagged Irwin. Larry regained the advantage and eventually put Irwin away with THE AXE.

Johnny Saint vs. B. Brian Blair
Referee: James Beard
This was a fantastic up tempo match. Blair seemingly had Saint beat several different times, but Saint somehow found a way out of trouble. Saints luck eventually ran out and Blair pinned him with a flying body press.

Nora Greenwald vs. Ida Mae Martinez
Referee: Joey Marella
This match was very even as both ladies battled back and forth. Martinez finally beat Greenwald after on final DROPKICK.

Greg ‘The Hammer’ Valentine & Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau & Pierre Carl Oulette) w/Jimmy Hart vs. The Crusher & Flying Redheads (Red Bastien & Billy Red Lyons)
(Referee: Dick Woehrle
This was a very competitive match with multiple near falls. The end came after Bastien locked Valentine in a sleeper. The other members of the match brawled uncontrollably as Woehrle checked Valentine. Valentine was quickly rendered unconscious and Woehrle called for the bell.

George Hackenschmidt vs. Tracy Smothers
Referee: James Beard
Smothers seemed to be in over his head in this one. Hack locked in the RUSSIAN BEARHUG and couldn’t get the submission, but released Smothers and immediately made the pin.

The Roughhouse Gang (Road Dogg & Billy Gunn) vs. The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers)
Referee: Joey Marella
Both teams executed multiple tags in an attempt to gain the advantage. Both teams battled back and forth until The Fantastics delivered a double monkey flip that sent Gunn out of the ring. The Fantastics delivered back to back FANTASTIC FLIPS before Rogers pinned Dogg with a crucifix roll-up.

LOW HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE MATCH
Jim Londos vs. LOW Heavyweight Champion Jackie Fargo
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Londos gained and small early advantage, but Fargo completely overwhelmed Londos after that with his rough house tactics. Fargo tossed Londos from the ring to the ringside area with reckless abandon, using a chair multiple times. Woehrle quickly grew tired of Fargo’s antics and called for the disqualification.

Jim Brunzell vs. Sam Houston
Referee: Dick Woehrle
The match started out with a handshake, but at some point, sportsmanship went out the window. Houston lost his temper and smashed Brunzell with a chair while outside the ring. Woehrle didn’t hesitate to call for the disqualification.

Melina vs. Malia Hosaka
Referee: James Beard
This was a great back and forth match with each woman capitalizing on the other’s mistakes. Hosaka finally pulled out a victory with a FRANKENSTEINER.

PrimaDonnas (Chris Candido & Tom Prichard) w/Tammy Sytch vs. Curt & Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig
Referee: Joey Marella
Curt grabbed the early advantage before the action spilled out of the ring. Out of desperation, Candido tossed Hennig through a table and was disqualified.

(Post-match: Sytch attempted to sweet talk Marella into changing his decision, but Marella resisted her advances.)

Johnny Saint vs. Brian Christopher
Referee: Dick Woehrle
After an early back and forth, Christopher gained the advantage and dominated the match for several minutes. Saint finally battled back and eventually made Christopher submit to the THREE IN ONE.





(Monsoon welcomes everyone to this edition of Legends of Wrestling. Monsoon introduces Heenan and explains how all of the matches on today’s show emanate from the Sundome in Tampa, Florida.

Heenan: You know the worst profession in Tampa?

Monsoon: What’s that, Brain?

Heenan: A dentist because there’s only 15 teeth in the entire city.

Monsoon: Would you please stop?!

‘Cowboy’ Bob Orton, Jr. & Don Muraco w/Mr. Fuji vs. Miracle Violence Connection (Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams & Terry ‘Bamm Bamm’ Gordy)
Referee: James Beard
After several minutes of back and forth action, Gordy pinned Muraco after a BAMM BAMM SLAM.

(Gorilla Monsoon throws it to Bill Apter who is standing by with the bWo. The bWo complains about how no one is giving them the respect they deserve, that everyone looks at them as a joke, when in actuality they are the most talented group of wrestlers this company has on its roster. The bWo demands a title shot for any of the titles and claims to be the most dominant stable in LOW)


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Ida Mae Martinez vs. Leilani Kai w/Jimmy Hart
Referee: Joey Marella
Both women battled back and forth, neither gaining a decided advantage. The action spilled out of the ring, where both women continued to brawl. Neither woman would heed Marella’s warnings and disqualified them both.

(Monsoon and Heenan discuss how Marella may’ve been quick to call for the dq. Monsoon then throws it to our good friend Gordon Solie, who is standing by to tell us where LOW will be next.)

Solie: Thanks, Gorilla. The LOW will tour our nation’s capitol next with a stop at the D.C. Armory, followed by a trip to Buffalo, NY and the Memorial Auditorium before our next big show at the famed Cobo Hall in Detroit. Tickets are still available for all three events. Don’t miss your opportunity to catch all the great LOW action when it comes to a town near you. We’ll be right back.)


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(Monsoon welcomes the fans back from the break and says if the bWo can beat their opponents here tonight, they will receive a shot at a title of their choosing on the next program. Heenan tells the fans that those goofs will have their work cut out for them against their opponents from south of the border.)

bWo (Stevie Richards, Blue Meanie & Super Nova) vs. Konnan, Juventud Guerrera & Super Crazy
Referee: Dick Woehrle
This match started out fast and kept a high tempo throughout. After several near falls by both teams, Richards pinned Crazy after a standing leg drop.


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(Monsoon talks about how the bWo secured a title match on the next program then segues to the next match, also a six-man tag match that will be joined already in progress.)

Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen & Jimmy ‘Superfly’ Snuka vs. The Crusher & Flying Redheads (Red Bastien & Billy Red Lyons)
Referee: James Beard
Brody was brawling with Lyons when the match was joined. Both men battled back and forth before tagging out. Hansen gained the advantage on Bastein and got the three count after a LARIAT.


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(Monsoon and Heenan discussed the next match, the main event. They discussed Ivan Koloff’s split from his former partner, Ray Stevens, and how Koloff has retained the services of Mr. Fuji.)

Jack Brisco vs. Ivan Koloff w/Mr. Fuji
Referee: Joey Marella
Brisco missed a turnbuckle charge early on then weathered a brutal onslaught by Koloff, which included multiple RUSSIAN SICKLES, Russian Hammers and falling face slams. Brisco absorbed a lot of punishment before slowly battling back. Brisco had Koloff locked in a FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK twice, only to have Fuji provide a distraction that pulled Marella’s attention away from the action. Brisco’s assault eventually overwhelmed Koloff, who attempted to escape to ringside. Brisco delivered multiple dropkicks that sent Koloff reeling. Brisco returned to the ring and Koloff was not able to beat Marella’s count, giving Brisco the count out victory.

(Monsoon and Heenan wrap up the show, congratulating Brisco on a hard fought victory, but also lauding Koloff for giving the Oklahoma product all he could handle. Monsoon closed out the broadcast by inviting the fans to join them next time.)

Jack Brisco vs. Konnan
Referee: James Beard
Brisco completely dominated this match and even though Konnan managed to absorb all the punishment, he couldn’t escape the FIGURE FOUR LEGLOCK and was forced to submit.

The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton & Tommy Rogers) vs. Miracle Violence Connection (Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams & Terry ‘Bamm Bamm’ Gordy)
Referee: Joey Marella
MVC had the early advantage, but The Fantastics used their quickness to counter. They had MVC on the ropes, but Williams recovered and pinned Fulton after the OKLAHOMA STAMPEDE.

Jim Brunzell vs. Juventud Guerrera
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Guerrera was all over Brunzell and pinned him with a 450 SPLASH.

Rockin’ Robin vs. Ida Mae Martinez
Referee: James Beard
Martinez dominated the early part of the match, but Robin recovered. Robin beat Martinez with a TOP ROPE FLYING BULLDOG.

Amazing French Canadians (Jacques Rougeau & Pierre Carl Oulette) w/Jimmy Hart vs. The Primadonnas (Chris Candido & Tom Prichard) w/Tammy Sytch
Referee: Dick Woehrle
This match was high spots galore from the opening bell. The action broke down as it spilled out of the ring though and both teams were disqualified.

B. Brian Blair vs. Ric McCord
Referee: Joey Marella
McCord started out strong, but Blair made a comeback and made McCord submit to a SLEEPER.

NON-TITLE MATCH
Johnny Mantell vs. LOW Heayvweight Champion Jackie Fargo w/Tracy Smothers, Road Dogg & Billy Gunn)
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Fargo had no problem with Mantell and put him away with a body slam.

LOW SIX-MAN TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Bruiser Brody, Stan Hansen & Jimmy Snuka vs. Six Man Tag Team Champions George ‘The Animal’ Steele & British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) w/Lou Albano
Referee: James Beard
This was an all out donnybrook from the opening bell. All six men brawled throughout until Snuka pinned Smith with a SUPERFLY SPLASH while the other four men brawled to win the titles.

Jackie Fargo w/Tracy Smothers, Road Dogg & Billy Gunn vs. Big Bully Busick
Referee: Morgan Dollar
Before the match even started, Dollar took charge and sent The Roughhouse Gang to the back. This infuriated Fargo and allowed Busick to gain an early advantage in his LOW debut. Fargo recovered and went on the offensive. Busick proved resilient, surviving several ATOMIC DROPS and a couple steel chair shots. Dollar grew uncomfortable with the escalating violence and disqualified Busick after he tossed Fargo through a ringside table.

Leilani Kai w/Jimmy Hart vs. Toni Rose
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Rose gave quite the competitive showing in her debut and had Kai on the ropes a couple of times. Kai weathered the storm and pinned Rose with a RUNNING SPLASH.

Brad Armstrong vs. Johnny Saint
Referee: James Beard
Saint made quick work of Armstrong, making him submit to the THREE IN ONE shortly after the opening bell.

(Post-match: The Amazing French Canadians attacked Armstrong after the match and left him beaten and battered in the ring. Armstrong grabbed a mic, told the Canadians he had a partner and challenged them to a match at the next television taping.)

Nora Greenwald vs. Fabulous Moolah
Referee: Joey Marella
Greenwald started the match fast and it was all Moolah could do to escape, which she did by rolling out of the ring. Greenwald followed and that proved to be her downfall as Moolah took over the offense and never relented. Moolah pinned Greenwald with a JACKKNIFE CRADLE.

(Post-match: Moolah continued her assault as she signaled to the back. She was quickly joined in the ring by Toni Rose and Judy Martin, and the three of them pummeled Greenwald to near unconsciousness. The trio then began to destroy the ringside area, overturning tables, and throwing chairs, at one point nearly slapping a ringside fan, who got too close. Moolah then announced her Ladies Club was coming after the LOW World Women’s title and they wouldn’t stop until it was around one of their waists.)

The Pitbulls w/Francine vs. Curt & Larry ‘The Axe’ Hennig
Referee: Morgan Dollar
The Pitbulls tried to bully Dollar as the match started, but the Hennigs came to his aid. Both teams battled back and forth, executing multiple tags. The action eventually broke down as both teams brawled and both teams were disqualified.

Frank Gotch vs. Konnan
Referee: Dick Woehrle
Konnan surprised Gotch early after countering a whip to the ropes with a piledriver and gained a near fall after a second one. Gotch recovered and went to work stretching his opponent from south of the border, ultimately making Konnan submit to a reverse nelson.

Bobby Fulton vs. Ricky Morton
Referee: Joey Marella
Fulton and Morton exchanged briefly, but it wasn’t Morton’s night and Fulton rolled him up with a FANTASTIC CRADLE.

George ‘The Animal’ Steele & British Bulldogs (Davey Boy Smith & Dynamite Kid) w/Lou Albano vs. ‘Hacksaw’ Jim Duggan, Ted DiBiase & Steve ‘Dr. Death’ Williams w/Terry Gordy
Referee: James Beard
This match was over before it got started. Williams destroyed Dynamite, pinning him easily after an OKLAHOMA STAMPEDE.

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