Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (Doc comes back out and wrestles one-armed until Gordy pulls out some brass knux and KOs him.) Koko B. Ware vs. Gustavo Mendoza Buzz Sawyer w/Rick Steiner vs. Terry Taylor w/Chavo Gurrero (Taylor wins the TV title), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/14/86 Mid-South Wrestling had a major impact on the pro wrestling landscape, and there are a lot of things fans should know about it. Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Missy Hyatt rakes Tommy Rogers eyes, then slaps him,then Dark Journey slaps Missy) blinds Bobby Fulton with powder, leading to a pinfall. Buddy Landel vs Jeff Raitz The heels lay down Dick Slater asking Buzz Sawyer for the TV title back (Sawyer refuses) Cornette has been honored as Manager of the Year on numerous occasions, Booker of the Year multiple times, as well as being a member of several Halls of Fame himself, including Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame (2015), Wrestling Observer (1996), New England Pro Wrestling (2015), NWA (2005), Cauliflower Alley Club (1997), and the Southern Wrestling (2015). He held the extinction of not being pinned for a decade until he became involved in the fiasco that was the Brawl For All tournament in the '90s in WWF. [1] Austin was also part of the original Midnight Express from 1981 to 1983. Traylor would follow soon after, and the pair would combine forces to become one of the most feared tag teams of that generation in the WWF: The Twin Towers. Rick Steiner vs Koko B. Ware He was best known for his appearances in the World Wrestling Federation as a part of The Moondogs, and as the original Smash of Demolition. Brilliant! 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. Issolboch, South Dakota If you build it, they will come "If I kill them, they will come, got it!" What?!? His knowledge of this business is rivaled by few and questioned by none. while the top-selling LandCruiser Prado in mid-spec GXL flavour is priced from $67,530. Steve Williams vs Taras Bulba Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Tatum & Victory win the UWF tag titles) Hayes runs Taylor into the guardrail, knocking him down. Humperdink originally firing him a year ago) Here, THE BROTHERS winter brings rain, which causes the land to bloom. More Paul Ellering! Buddy Roberts vs Ken Massey 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. July 17, 1976 - Superdome Extravaganza in New Orleans, LA at The Superdome: Pat Barrett b Tom Jones, Ted DiBiase and Jay Clayton b Randy Tyler and Bobby Jaggers, Nelson Royal b Ron Starr, Grizzly Smith b Sigfried Stanke, Bobo Johnson and Farmer Pete b Little Tokyo and Billy the Red, Dick the Bruiser vs Abdullah the . By using this site, you agree to the legal terms set out in ourDisclaimer, Terms of Service, Privacy Policy, and Disclosure. Missy Hyatt confirms this in a poolside interview Soon after, he was drawn into his final feud there over that title with his student, Butch Reed, before the lure of big money in New York drew him away from Watts and into the hands of Vince McMahon. [18] After leaving WCW, Colley would take a hiatus form wrestling for a couple of years. As a consolation to being dropped from Demolition, Colley was repackaged again as part of the masked wrestling team The Shadows with partner Jose Luis Rivera. Terry Taylor vs. Mike Scott After the tipping point of the feud went in favor of the Freebirds, JYD began to work another famous gimmick used in several territories and still do this day, as he went under the disguise of a mask and wrestled as an alter-identity. One Man Gang vs Gary Young Sting vs. Bill Watts (Freebirds run in and Gordy hits Watts with the Oriental Spike) While the Desperadoes angle continued and the trio was shown as late as the June 29th WCW Power Hour program still looking for Stan Hansen, the former AWA champion reportedly wanted no part of the storyline and left for Japan, never to return to wrestle in North America. Meanwhile, Watts would try the national route in another way, yet this could have made his promotion bigger than ever. Jack Victory Introducing Lady Maxine The Dogs also would team up with Jimmy Hart. Preceded by Le. Dick Slater vs Butch Reed 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. Skandor Akbar then tries to burn Williams with a fireball but Duggan is able to block it with a chair.) 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. Computerized Top 10 Ranking One of his most significant feuds was with the Freebirds, where they had blinded the Dog with hair cream. However, the UWF was still doing great in the ratings and there was a chance it could rise up. Eddie Gilbert announces a merger between Hot Stuff Inc. and Hyatt International The Shadow vs Steve Williams 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. Colley died on December 14, 2019 in Jackson, Tennessee (a week after undergoing amputation of his right leg above the knee) from a blood infection and complications relating to diabetes. ~ Dick Slater Interview This caused friction between Williams and longtime friend and fellow UWF alumni, Jim Ross, who had brought Dr. Death into the WWF and the Brawl For All series with some considerable fanfare. Akbar comes out & challenges him to a match vs Savannah Leroy Brown vs Bobby Perez (Danny Hodge does commentary) Ever been stuck in your sibling's shadow? One Man Gang & Wild Bill Irwin vs Jeff Gaylord & Jeff Raitz He was 69 years old. In 1996 the duo returned once more, defeating Jimmy Harris and Ron Harris at the Mid South Coliseum on January 2. Our wrestling history is gold! Ross was soon promoted to the familiar play-by-play spot that would highlight his career in professional wrestling. Mid-South was always guided by Watts, for better and worse, as the Cowboys style made it a hit. Terry Gordy vs Jeff Gaylord (Jim Duggan tries to take the match leading to a confrontation with Michael Hayes Gordy & Duggan, Hayes & The Fantastics w/Steve Williams, Universal Wrestling Federation 5/10/86 Free shipping . Eddie Gilbert pays off Jack Victory to get his match leading to On a related note, Cornette was banned from entering Canada in 2007 due to his criminal record. Detroit Demolition was also a member of The Stud Stable. 9/10 Bobby Eaton. squaring off against Eddie Gilbert & Sting. RELATED: 10 Short-Lived Wrestling Promotions You Should Learn About. 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. The Sheepherders complain about Tommy Gilbert reversing the decision in their match against the Fantastics last week. Mid-South 02-09-1985. Following departure of Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, and Buddy Roberts from the promotion, the Moondogs feuded with the Brisco Brothers. Sheepherders vs Fantastics (the Fantastics win the UWF tag title), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/12/86 Sheepherders vs Brett Sawyer & Tracy Smothers Humongous vs. Perry Jackson Video on UWF Champion Terry Gordy featuring footage from Japan He competed against stars like Terry . Chris Adams vs Gustavo Mendoza 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. Action is coming to you tonight from the Lakefront Arena in New Orleans, Louisiana. One Man Gang vs Ted Dibiase, PPW, 11/22/86 (JIP Famous clean pinfall job by Dibiase) Colley lost singles matches to Bret Hart, Barry Windham, Jimmy Snuka, Jerry Brisco, and Tony Atlas to start the year, before going on a winning streak that saw him defeat Bobby Colt, and Rick McGraw on the house show circuit. The Fantastics vs. Angel of Death vs. Savannah Jack Well, the Ford Everest can relate . Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan, 8/16/86 (Finish only Buddy Roberts and Ted Dibiase, under a mask, run in) [12], Colley would return in a one-off on November 26, 1988. 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 Fantastics & Missing Link vs Sting, Eddie Gilbert & John Tatum, Universal Wrestling Federation 8/16/86 Kamala vs Missing Link (Tatum, Victory & Missy Hyatt all attack Dark Journey) Taras Bulba (w/Humperdink) vs. Perry Jackson Watts was all set to take over that slot, but at the last minute, Jim Barnett managed to get Jim Crocketts Mid-Atlantic Territory the space instead. Mid South Moments Logo Design Essential T-Shirt By MidSouthMoments From $16.37 Mid South Wrestling Logo Classic T-Shirt By jason tully From $24.07 Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling logo Essential T-Shirt By IrishWhipMedia From $24.07 Mid-South Coliseum Sunset Logo Memphis Tennessee Roundhouse Classic T-Shirt By MemfoBrand From $18.70 Fantastics vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts, UWF, 11/22/86 (Hayes & Roberts jump the Fants before the match and destroy them, for Video Feature: UWFs first Dallas show, 7/27/86 Terry Taylor vs. Shawn OReilly A visit from Santa Saw Butch Reed vs. Mike Scott Steve Williams & Terry Gordy trade interviews in advance of their title match Watts is a member of several Halls of Fame, including Wrestling Observer (1996), WWE (2009), Professional Wrestling (2013), Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling (2013), as well as being honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2001. He was returning home from visiting North Carolina to see his daughter graduate from high school. Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Steve Doll Eddie Gilbert vs. Koko B. Ware (Steve Williams makes the save), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/19/86 Michael Hayes vs Terry Taylor (No Match Hayes has said he wont wrestle if Ted Dibiase does commentary for his match. Bill Irwin vs Gary Young, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/6/86 Freebirds & Sting attacking Bill Watts, 6/28/86 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. Matt Morgan in WWE: Where Did It All Go Wrong? Michael Hayes giving Jim Ross a Badstreet t-shirt On August 21, 1981 the Moondogs would lose the Tag Team Championship to Rick Martel & Tony Garea. In 1981, Andy Kaufman began approaching well-known wrestling promoters across the country with the idea of running an angle . Ted Dibiase challenging Michael Hayes, 5/24/86 (Clip) Brett Sawyer vs John Tatum baseball bat, so Hayes refuses to come to the ring. In November they lost and then regained the USWA tag titles from The Bruise Brothers. One Man Gang & Leroy Brown vs Joe Savoldi & Jeff Raitz Jack Victory & Lady Maxine interview Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor (Country Whippin strap match This is a great example of the brilliance of He was managed by both Eddie Gilbert and Sir Oliver Humperdink and remained undefeated and on May 22, 1985 defeated Terry Taylor to gain the Mid-South North American Title. His outspokenness often came back to bite him, no matter how hard he tried to do the right thing. Rock & Roll Express & Ricky Gibson vs. Eddie Gilbert vs John Tatum (Dark Journey comes out & attacks Missy Hyatt; Eddie makes the save then KOs Dark Journey with Missys Buzz Sawyer vs. Steve Doll (Butch Reed makes the save for poor Steve Doll, only to have Dick Murdoch attack Reed and deliver a brain Koko B. Ware w/Steve Williams vs. Rick Steiner w/Buzz Sawyer Later that month Colley began teaming regularly with Black Bart in house show matches against Ricky Morton and Dustin Rhodes. Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs The Libyan & Bobby Perez despite the feud with Gilbert, walks out without helping Dark Journey.) Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Tommy Wright & Steve Doll Masked Superstar vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer In 1986, Watts made a huge move to go national. Missing Link & Chris Adams vs One Man Gang & Savannah Jack (After the match, Skandor Akbar berates Savannah Jack, calling him boy Kamala & One Man Gang vs Brett Sawyer & Ken Massey -And it seems like everyone . Boys Are Back In Town Freebirds video (theyre rerunning the video due to popular demand, only this time they intercut it with not-so- Hacksaw Duggan vs Rick Steiner (No match Dick Slater comes in and challenges Duggan, so they brawl & then you get lots of run-ins) Announcement of UWF title tournament in Houston Steve Williams & Bill Watts visiting the University of Oklahoma The new duo remained undefeated until June 30, where they lost a Los Angeles house show match to The Wild Samoans. Your Grade. The Moondogs made their return on the March 4th, 1984 edition of All American Wrestling and defeating Bobby Fulton and Brian Madden. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Rick Gibson & Tracy Smothers, Mid-South Wrestling 3/15/86 Missing FINAL MID SOUTH SHOW, UWF On January 4, 1987, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Colley was repackaged as "Smash" in the new tag team of Demolition, facing and defeating the Islanders[12] before later taking part in a battle royal won by Pete Doherty. In the summer of 1990, Colley returned to WCW as Moondog Rex in singles competition. Gustavo Mendoza vs David Peterson Eddie Gilbert vs. Tommy Wright Savannah Jack vs Art Crews Following a loss to the Rock 'n' Roll Express on March 6, 1994 they left SMW. This year, they have a shot at two. His first match was at a July 6 house show in Norfolk, Virginia, against El Gigante. Founded by wrestler/promoter Cowboy Bill Watts in 1979. by AmericanArtist667 $12 $9.00 . Jun 1 Future Dark Side Of The Ring Episode Ideas - Part 2. The Freebirds introduce Sunshine as their valet Al Perez & Brett Wayne Sawyer vs. Gustavo Mendoza & Joe Malcolm Dibiase obliges Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Kortsia Korchenko vs Ricky Gibson [12] The following day in East Rutherford, New Jersey, he made his televised debut at a WWF Superstars taping. suspended. Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare Interview w/Ted Dibiase 10 Things Fans Should Know About The Mid-South Wrestling Association, 10 Short-Lived Wrestling Promotions You Should Learn About, 10 Wrestling Bookers And The Most Famous Idea They Came Up With. Randy the Mountaineer[3] Gary Young vs Art Crews Gustavo Mendoza vs. Koko B. Ware 1951 South Africa to England. Mid-South Wrestling 1/4/86 Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero vs Sting & Rick Steiner (Tatum & Victory run in to brawl with Sting & Steiner), Universal Wrestling Federation 10/4/86 Missy then nails him with her purse, busting him open) Cornette is a classic case in point here. 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. Joe Savoldi vs Gustavo Mendoza (Mendoza takes a hurricanrana from Savoldi and lands straight on his head BRUTAL.) One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/19/86 On April 14 he was reunited with Moondog Spot, losing to The Rougeau Brothers on Prime Time Wrestling. Mid-South Wrestling. Eventually, he was teamed with "Moondog King" (Edward John White) as "The Moondogs" tag team. Tracy Smothers vs Korchenko (Smothers gets burried under the Soviet flag) His song off of The Wrestling Album, Grab Them Cakes, even landed him on a Soul Train appearance with show alumni Vicki Sue Robinson. Terry Taylor vs Jeff Raitz Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams Video, Living in America 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. 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 held the extinction of not being pinned for a decade until he became involved in the fiasco that was the Brawl For All tournament in the 90s in WWF. In April 1996 they began to feud with former WWF Tag Team Champions Men on a Mission, the latter on loan from the World Wrestling Federation. Kortsia Korchenko vs Perry Jackson (Steve Williams runs in and attacks Korchenko then he gets jumped; Ted Dibiase makes his return by Title bout) -Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Joel Watts. 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. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 8/30/86 Watts, however, doesnt come out) One Man Gang vs Terry Gordy, 11/15/86 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 ~ Dick Slater Interview In June the Moondogs were booked into a tournament to crown the USWA's Southern Tag Team Champions, but were defeated by Brickhouse Brown and Reggie B Fine in the first round. OMG is given the belt.) 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 19 .50 West indies to England. 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 Two-time Mid-South Tag Team Champions, Ted DiBiase and Dr. Death Steve Williams. This would also be his first singles run. The territory had some terrific storylines with Watts ahead of his time with episodic wrestling tales. 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. One Man Gang vs Ken Massey He had NWA World Heavyweight Championship matches that date back to 1970. Bruise Brothers vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare Ted Dibiase/Michael Hayes Brawl (Hayes is doing color commentary when Dibiase comes out to challenge him; they brawl briefly, before Hayes flees and Dibiase takes over on color)
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