Bill Irwin vs Jeff Raitz He used them to bring national attention to his promotion and was responsible for launching the careers of some of professional wrestlings biggest names. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/26/86 The Libyan vs. Terry Taylor Wrestling simply as "The Shadow", he was defeated by Boris Zukhov at a house show in Detroit, MI. After his time in Universal, Williams went on to a storied run in the NWA. 8.6. 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. No! Unfortunately, thanks to some last minute guest host difficulties, this turned into an 11th hour solo watch along show (though you don't have to watch along to enjoy the episode, it works just as well audio only!) 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. That gave Crockett the exposure to become the face of the NWA and eventually transform into WCW. Watch Mid-South Wrestling Season 3 Weekly episodic shows from one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1980s. Kind of a hilarious undersell of one of the most business-changing matches in history, given hindsight. Detroit Demolition[3] Bill Watts when it comes to booking heels. That was before cable, so it was the end of wrestling on TV in my area for a few years. Interview w/Ted Dibiase Terry Taylor vs. Shawn OReilly Missy then nails him with her purse, busting him open) Mid-South North American Champ Mr. Wrestling II beat Ernie Ladd via DQ. Mid-South Wrestling (1.12.1985) Review. His excitement and insight into the shows made Mid-South even hotter with fans and established Ross credentials. Sign Up One Man Gang & Wild Bill Irwin vs Jeff Gaylord & Jeff Raitz Randy Collins[2] 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]. By 2020, WWE had acquired most of Mid-Souths tape library and put out a Blu-ray history of the territory. Gustavo Mendoza vs Bobby Perez That spring they would feud with Crusher Bones, Jack Hammer, and Big Daddy Cyrus. Michael Hayes w/Sunshine vs. Gary Young The Champion retained the title until August 10, 1985 where he was defeated by Dick Murdoch at the MSW Superdome Extravaganza in New Orleans, LA. Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw (time runs out before the match), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/1/86 Leroy Brown vs Bobby Perez (Danny Hodge does commentary) Eventually, he was teamed with "Moondog King" (Edward John White) as "The Moondogs" tag team. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (John Tatum & Missing Link both run in) distracting Tatum, leading to him getting pinned. Sheepherders vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Steve Doll Masked Superstar (w/Murdoch) vs. Steve Doll Great stuff. Sheepherders vs Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase, UWF TV, 3/22/86 (JIP the Sheepherders win the Mid-South Tag titles) All of the UWF titles were then summarily won by Crocketts own workers and then left to fade out of use altogether. 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. CH-CH-CHANGES [12], Colley would return in a one-off on November 26, 1988. Rick Steiner & Jack Victory vs Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey Jim Ross & Bill Watts discussing Crockett Cup 86 Jims loathing of Russo is the stuff of legend and should be taught as a college course called Holding A Grudge 101. Steve Williams & Terry Gordy trade interviews in advance of their title match Brett Sawyer vs Art Crews flag. 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 Class A No. squaring off against Eddie Gilbert & Sting. which they get fined) The duo disbanded after Colley left the company at the end of October 1987. Chavo Guerrero vs John Tatum Koko B. Ware vs. However, the UWF was still doing great in the ratings and there was a chance it could rise up. Stuff out. Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. Recape of UWF title situation (lots of clips shown) He was replaced by Ole Anderson and moved onto the WWF for a short-lived stay of employment. Clip of Williams/Dibiase vs Hayes/Roberts, 9/6/86 (Hayes whips Dibiase) Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor (Country Whippin strap match This is a great example of the brilliance of Journey, so its 2 vs 3 until he comes out late in the match and all hell breaks loose.) 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. The Bushwhackers How They Survived Their Wild Early Career. One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan vs Buddy Roberts brawl, PPW, 12/13/86 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". Rick Steiner vs Koko B. Ware [323] [324] [325] Zombie High. David Peterson & Chavo Gurrerro vs Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan vs Buddy Roberts brawl, PPW, 12/13/86 (Good stuff all three guys hate each other, so we get a 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. In May 1991 World Championship Wrestling (WCW) created a stable known as "the Desperados" consisting of Dutch Mantell, Black Bart, and Colley, who played "Deadeye Dick". Announcement of UWF title tournament in Houston Dick Slater asking Buzz Sawyer for the TV title back (Sawyer refuses) [9], On October 11, 1985 Colley teamed with Eddie Gilbert to capture the Mid-South Tag Team Championship, defeating Al Perez and Wendell Coley. Well, the Ford Everest can relate . 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. The Freebirds introduce Sunshine as their valet 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. Starting as a referee, Ross was soon moved to the commentating booth and quickly became the voice of the promotion. The natural chemistry between the two teams could be felt every time they stepped in the ring together. Dr. Death Steve Williams also made a name for himself in the UWF by winning the Heavyweight Championship from Big Bubba Rogers, better known as Ray Traylor, or The Big Boss Man from his later WWF career. JYD returned to his unmasked self and regained the North American Heavyweight Championship. UWF Top 10 Rankings The Moondogs continued to unsuccessfully feud with the Samoans throughout that summer. Tatum gets in, but now theres no room for Ross. Jim Cornette has led one of the most outspoken lives, not only in professional wrestling but in the media in general. [3] Contents 1 Professional wrestling career Mantell comes out and kicks them both out of the building.) WWF Old School is dedicated to Wrestling fans all over the globe who love and dig Old School Wrestling (now WWE). While not a great worker, JYD exploded with charisma, the crowds loving his drive, his dancing and more. That would be critical for Watts going forward as Mid-South was where Good Ole J.R. got his start in wrestling. Terry Taylor vs. Mike Scott The Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & Tarus Bulba Missy Hyatt confirms this in a poolside interview Without Hansen, the group were dissolved as a stable, with Colley finishing his run following a loss to the Freebirds on July 21, 1991 in Knoxville, TN. Bruise Brothers vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare 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. 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. Angel of Death vs Gary Young (Angel of Deaths debut) The 411 Rating. Kortsia Korchenko vs Tracey Smothers Hacksaw Duggan vs Kamala (Duggan kicks out of the Kamala splash!) Buddy Landel vs Jeff Raitz 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. Fabulous Ones) MLW: Cornette and Schiavone Contract Updates, Animosity with AEW? Jack Victory & John Tatum vs Joe Savoldi & Jeff Gaylord Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar (A Second Masked Superstar debuts and attacks 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 Mid-South was always guided by Watts, for better and worse, as the Cowboys style made it a hit. Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Steve Doll JYD wasnt the only huge star Mid-South had on its roster. Buzz Sawyer w/Rick Steiner vs. Terry Taylor w/Chavo Gurrero (Taylor wins the TV title), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/14/86 Jack Victory Introducing Lady Maxine 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 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. Skandor Akbar introducing Wild Bill Irwin, 9/6/86 Randy the Mountaineer[3] TV Champion Jake Roberts vs. Gustavo Mendoza, Mid-South Wrestling 2/15/86 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. BOTH guys come out and start brawling with OMG. Eddie Gilbert vs. Tommy Wright A long-time pro wrestling fan with experience writing about it. Jack Victory w/Lady Maxine vs. Steve Williams Starting up in the shadow of one of the best boys wrestling programs in the state, South Kitsap's girls are gaining some attention . saving Doc) It also boasted stars who would later become some of the biggest names in the business. Bill Watts was never a stranger to controversy, nor was he afraid of it. Interview w/John Tatum, Jack Victory & Missy Hyatt (Tatum calls Hyatt Melissa) Return to top of page Superdome Extravaganza 8/80 August 2, 1980 in New Orleans, LA The Superdome drawing 28,000 ($183,000) [18] After leaving WCW, Colley would take a hiatus form wrestling for a couple of years. They would lose the titles later that year, but regained them on October 24, 1994 against The Phantoms (Phantom Sorrow and Phantom Tragedy) at the Mid South Coliseum. Missing Link w/Dark Journey vs Rick Steiner(a decidedly not blind Eddie Gilbert attacks Link with a chair) 7. Jim Duggan vs. Gustavo Mendoza Hank Aaron, baseball legend in Atlanta and EVP for the Braves organization, pushed for him to be fired after specific comments and opinions that Watts had voiced came to his attention. Mid-South Wrestling 1/4/86 Back in the 1980s, the territories still ruled wrestling. 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. In 1983, Bill Watts started a talent exchange with Jerry Jarrett at the CWA. Mid-South Wrestling-Giants Midgets Heroes & Villia DVD 2007 . More Paul Ellering! 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). Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts (Lumberjack Tag ends in a huge brawl when all the lumberjacks start 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. They built it to a sellout in the Superdome that drew a crowd of nearly thirty thousand. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) Colley as Detroit Demolition was managed by Downtown Bruno and teamed with Lord Humungous[16] until Humungous turned fan favorite and allied with (kayfabe) childhood friend Shane Douglas against Bruno and his men. Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. One Man Gang vs Ken Massey purse. Crockett Cup 86 Video Koko B. Ware vs. Joe Malcolm Ted DiBiase also went on to a storied career in the WWF and was also inducted to their HOF in 2010. Video on UWF Champion Terry Gordy featuring footage from Japan injure his left arm. 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. His legacy can be felt in how he instilled the old-school attitude in a generation of wrestlers that passed his doorstep. But, just as wrestling was about to enter its most significant boom period, things crumbled. After Demolition ended for him in the WWF and following a stint in Stampede Wrestling, he went to Continental Championship Wrestling where he worked as "Detroit Demolition". Chavo Guerrero vs The Libyan Ted Dibiase vs. Gustavo Mendoza (Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar attack Dibiase, Dr. Death makes the save) Fantastics vs Ivan & Nikita Koloff (No match we get a huge brawl before the match can even start instead. Akbar comes out & challenges him to a match vs Savannah Bill Watts announces Mid South will change names in two weeks ~ Announcement of Slater as N.A. Our wrestling history is gold! Masks sold on TeePublic are for general public use only. They're well calibrated too, so you don't feel like you're wrestling with the car for control of the steering wheel. One Man Gang vs Terry Gordy, 11/15/86 Wells was advertised on two shows in mid-August, but I don't think he actually appeared on either of them. Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner vs Ron Ellis & Perry Jackson One Man Gang & Leroy Brown come down to ringside and also begin brawling. Video Report: UWF Donats to Arkansas Vietnam Veterans Memorial Jim Ross Lunch w/John Tatum (Ross & Tatum are supposed to meet Missy Hyatt for lunch but shes late. -Originally aired May 19, 1984. He was the favorite of children of all ages and races worldwide. By John Varlas January 13, 2023. 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. Al Perez is interviews by Jim Ross when Buzz Sawyer interrupts. The old school mentality of a fraternal brotherhood that you must earn your way into resonates in many workers and fans still today. Missing Link) Buzz Sawyer vs David Peterson (Sawyer defends his new TV title) Elisha Meyer/Kitsap News Group Photos SK sophomore Tayla Abundis tries to keep her opponent on the mat in the first round of a tournament. Buzz Sawyer vs Ted Dibiase (Dibiase taunts Michael Hayes before the match) Ted Dibiase challenging Michael Hayes, 5/24/86 (Clip) - RARE!!! Who or what were 20. And it turns out Shadow has. Michael Hayes kissing Dark Journey and getting slapped Savannah Jack vs Ken Massey (Jack yells Get up white boy! at Massey drawing some uncomfortable commentary from Hayes & Ross) Jan 5 2021 42 mins. Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & The Libyan His ways may have been disliked by some and held in high regard by others, but one thing you can say for sure is that they got a reaction from his workers and peers. Video on the 6/14/86 Superdome show including the ending of Ric Flair vs. Ricky Morton Following departure of Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy, and Buddy Roberts from the promotion, the Moondogs feuded with the Brisco Brothers. RELATED: 10 WCW Wrestlers That Fell From Grace: Where Are They Now? 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. 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. Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams Video, Living in America UWF Top 10 Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams video Living in America Buzz Sawyer vs. Al Perez Savannah Jack vs Buddy Roberts, 11/15/86 Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Tommy Wright & Steve Doll ~ Dick Slater Interview 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. while the top-selling LandCruiser Prado in mid-spec GXL flavour is priced from $67,530. -Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Joel Watts. Jim Ross selects the winner of the UWF trival contest 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. Brilliant! This led to Watts changing the name of Mid-South to the Universal Wrestling Federation and attempting another nationwide launch in March of 1986. 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. When they Watts had all of these at his disposal. 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. Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs Art Crews & Gustavo Mendoza In September 1984 they were programmed into a house show series against the newly arrived Fabulous Freebirds. Its amazing to see the scores of future famous faces who cut their teeth in the territory. Mike George w/Jack Victory vs Brickhouse Brown By late 1979 and into early 1980, all the dominoes started falling into place for Watts. This visualization can cement the triggers that cause . . Jim Phillips is a contributor for Pro Wrestling Stories. Free shipping . Terry Taylor vs Michael Hayes (Hayes takes the refs belt and uses it to whip Taylor; Dibiase runs in for the save) However, by the fall, Crockett was taking over and decided the UWF simply wasnt important. Buddy Roberts vs Terry Taylor, 9/28/86 (Pinfall only Roberts wins UWF TV title) The territory had some terrific storylines with Watts ahead of his time with episodic wrestling tales. On a related note, Cornette was banned from entering Canada in 2007 due to his criminal record. Meanwhile, Watts would try the national route in another way, yet this could have made his promotion bigger than ever. $59.99 . Sting & Rick Steiner vs Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero Eddie Gilbert cuts a promo on Bill Watts saying the Cowboy has run out Korchenko and Rock Koko B. Ware vs. Shawn OReilly Dark Journey throwing a drink on Lady Maxine, 5/17/86 (Clip) Buzz runs off before the match. Junk Yard Dog Mask. 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. One Man Gang vs Jeff Gaylord (PWI Tournament) With JR on the mic, Mid-South had the voice it needed to put the fans on the edge of their seats. The heels lay down Rick Steiner vs Gary Young ), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/13/86 Sheepherders vs. Ricky Gibson & Perry Jackson ), Universal Wrestling Federation 10/25/86 All about the world of wrestling and wrestling; WWE, RAW, UFC, CMLL, AAA. Freebirds vs Bill Watts, Jim Duggan & Terry Taylor, Universal Wrestling Federation 8/2/86 The Sheepherders, Universal Wrestling Federation 6/21/86 Ted Dibiase vs Terry Gordy, New Orleans (Finish Only Dibiase jobs 100% clean, then all 3 Freebirds spike-piledrive Steve Williams on the Jack Victory & Lady Maxine interview Recap & Interviews regarding tag titles being held up Video on Jim Duggan retiring the North American title & the UWF title tournament Iceman Parsons vs Gustavo Mendoza He has three sons, all of which worked in the wrestling business, and he has become involved in the Christian Ministry in the years since his retirement. On April 14 he was reunited with Moondog Spot, losing to The Rougeau Brothers on Prime Time Wrestling. This post may contain affiliate links, which means we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Koko B. Ware vs. Eddie Gilbert There was a unification match of TV champs Nikita Koloff and Terry Taylor (which JCPs Koloff won) but no others. WWFOldSchool.com is a property owned & managed by Dynamite Digital Media. The Moondogs were programmed into a feud with Tony Atlas & Pedro Morales and would also face The US Express as they entered the summer of 1986. If you BUILD it, they will COME! Gustavo Mendoza vs Steve Williams ), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/22/86 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 Kamala vs Missing Link (Tatum, Victory & Missy Hyatt all attack Dark Journey) Bill Dundee & Buddy Landel vs Brett Sawyer & Sean OReilly The full Desperadoes trio entered the ring for the first time on July 3, 1991 in East Rutherford, NJ at the start of the 1991 The Great American Bash tour, where they were defeated by The Freebirds and Badstreet Brad Armstrong. 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. Rob Ricksteiner, Shawn OReilley & Mike Scott Dark Journey Given Flowers for WFIA Award This would also be his first singles run. Blade Runners video He competed against stars like Terry . Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Tracey Smothers 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. Ian McGehee, Dion Stutts making their mark on MUS wrestling. 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; Cornette is a classic case in point here. Rick Gibson vs Buzz Sawyer Hacksaw Duggan & Koko B Ware vs Sting & Kortsia Korchenko (Steve Williams runs in to keep Duggan from being buried under the Soviet Eddie Gilbert vs. Koko B. Ware (Steve Williams makes the save), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/19/86 Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan, 8/16/86 (Finish only Buddy Roberts and Ted Dibiase, under a mask, run in) Special coverage of major events such as Wrestlemania and Triplemania. Colley left Mid-South following a loss to Al Perez on January 24, 1986 in Houston, Texas. Dibiase obliges Ricky Gibson vs Kamala Dick Slater vs. Jake Robers (Slater wins TV Title) She takes the candy but doesnt leave with Eddie.) Watts had a controversial run as boss of WCW in 1992, where he failed to recapture the Mid-South magic. Koko B. Ware vs The Shadow Some have described it as a "wrestling boot camp," where Watts focused on keeping kayfabe, hard work, and strict rules. Wild stuff.) One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan (Tons of run-ins) Bill Watts wont accept Tommys Video Recap: Eddie Gilberts Blindness He could craft genius storylines to get fans going and knew how to properly sell stars in the ring. 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