Bill Watts interview from outside his home Michael Hayes vs Ted Dibiase (The crowd is hot for this impromptu match; TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/31/86 Fantastics vs Gustavo Mendoza & The Libyan Fantastics & Missing Link vs Sting, Eddie Gilbert & John Tatum, Universal Wrestling Federation 8/16/86 Buddy Roberts vs Joe Savoldi (After the match, Buddy Roberts challenges Terry Taylor, who had been at ringside. Randy Collins[2] -Originally aired May 19, 1984. Houston. He had feuds with all the big heels in the company at that time. Brilliant! Begun in 1979, for nearly a decade, Mid-South, later becoming the UWF, was one of the best promotions for anyone loving classic wrestling. He was returning home from visiting North Carolina to see his daughter graduate from high school. Eddie Gilbert vs. Tommy Wright ), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/13/86 Later that month Colley began teaming regularly with Black Bart in house show matches against Ricky Morton and Dustin Rhodes. Interview w/Bill Watts However, by the fall, Crockett was taking over and decided the UWF simply wasnt important. The Shadow vs Steve Williams Buddy Roberts vs Ken Massey "Right, if I kill them, you will come." II don't even have words. ~ Sheepherders Interview 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). Fantastics vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts, UWF, 11/22/86 (Hayes & Roberts jump the Fants before the match and destroy them, for 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. Taras Bulba (w/Humperdink) vs. Perry Jackson Colley suffered his second defeat weeks later, falling to Jake Roberts on television. Opinion. the North American title on his behalf. Moondog Rex[3] 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. 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. The voice behind the Mid-South product would soon become synonymous with the sound of professional wrestling for a generation to come. Sting vs. Bill Watts (Freebirds run in and Gordy hits Watts with the Oriental Spike) 7. Two of Mid-South Wrestling's biggest stars collide when Hacksaw Jim duggan goes one-on-one with his nemesis, Dr. Death Steve Williams. The next night. Matt Morgan in WWE: Where Did It All Go Wrong? So, if you can, load up the WWE Network, find the incorrectly labelled January 6th . 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. Randy the Mountaineer[3] Hacksaw Duggan being attacked & whipped, 8/30/86 https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dHEyaURxcnRqcjZNamNXVXZiSDM0Wmc6MQThis video is a little overview of the Mid-South area. Victory & Maxine beat her up.) UWF Top 10 Rankings In the fall of 1986 they began a house show series with The Islanders and finished the year facing The Killer Bees and US Express.[11]. 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. 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; Since Dibiase came out, the Freebirds want him suspended. [323] Cancelled due to competition from Thunder Force IV and high cost of cartridge manufacturing. Fantastics vs Ivan & Nikita Koloff (No match we get a huge brawl before the match can even start instead. One Man Gang & Bill Irwin vs Brett Sawyer & Jeff Gaylord Eddie says its revenge for Mid-South Wrestling-Giants Midgets Heroes & Villia DVD 2007 . ~ Al Perez demonstrates his belly to back suplex on a wrestling dummy. His legacy can be felt in how he instilled the old-school attitude in a generation of wrestlers that passed his doorstep. Joe Savoldi vs Jeff Raitz Freebirds Cant Stop Rockin' video Sheepherders challenge Dr. Death & DiBiase 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. Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams video Living in America OMAHA One final swing in a back-and-forth affair was enough for the state's top team Tuesday night. Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts Bill Irwin vs Jeff Raitz By 2020, WWE had acquired most of Mid-Souths tape library and put out a Blu-ray history of the territory. Terry Gordy, Buddy Roberts & Michael Hayes vs Ted Dibiase, Terry Taylor & Hacksaw Duggan (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/12/86 Moondog Hawkins [3] Akbar comes out & challenges him to a match vs Savannah Well, the Ford Everest can relate . Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Rick Steiner & Gustavo Mendoza (After the match the Champions are confronted by the At the same time, in the ring, Dibiase has pulled out his black glove and is going after and Jake Roberts. brawl. In most cases, it brought out their inner strengths and tested their heart for this business. By late 1979 and into early 1980, all the dominoes started falling into place for Watts. Al Perez is interviews by Jim Ross when Buzz Sawyer interrupts. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Finish only from previous week Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) Ted Dibiase challenging Michael Hayes, 5/24/86 (Clip) While appearing in MACW he would compete against opponents such as Steve Strong, Two Ton Harris, and Larry Sharpe. Death Williams, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Ted DiBiase, Magnum T.A. Jim Ross & Bill Watts discussing Crockett Cup 86 Eddie Gilbert in her limousine with her. Dick Slater asking Buzz Sawyer for the TV title back (Sawyer refuses) 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. Chavo Guerrero vs Gary Young Dick Slater gives TV title to Buzz Sawyer, Universal Wrestling Federation 3/29/86 Dick Slater vs. Dr. Death (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) 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 . Dark Journey Given Flowers for WFIA Award Norvell Austin is most famous for teaming with Sputnik Monroe in one of the first "mixed races" villainous teams seen in the south. Journey, so its 2 vs 3 until he comes out late in the match and all hell breaks loose.) Rick Gibson vs Buzz Sawyer John Tatum sees all this going on but, to confirm that hes still a heel He has appeared on several podcasts, including his weekly shows The Jim Cornette Experience and Jim Cornettes Drive-Thru. Ted Dibiase vs Gary Young Al Perez & Ricky Gibson vs. Interview w/Ted Dibiase (Clip of Michael Hayes whipping Dibiase, 9/6/86) Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs David Peterson & (Finish Only) Terry Taylor vs. Shawn OReilly ~ Announcement of Slater as N.A. On August 21, 1981 the Moondogs would lose the Tag Team Championship to Rick Martel & Tony Garea. He could craft genius storylines to get fans going and knew how to properly sell stars in the ring. Dibiase obliges Missy leaves with Tatum & Victory.) John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/13/86 Tracy Smothers vs Korchenko (Smothers gets burried under the Soviet flag) He feuded with Ted DiBiase, who was still working between Wattss promotion and time in Japan. Duggan cuts Notable were the Blade Runners, a pair of Road Warriors knock-offs who would later be known as Sting and the Ultimate Warrior. Watts initially took control of bookings in Louisiana and Mississippi. Two-time Mid-South Tag Team Champions, Ted DiBiase and Dr. Death Steve Williams. ~ Terry Taylor music video (When the Going Gets Tough) The territory had some terrific storylines with Watts ahead of his time with episodic wrestling tales. 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. Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar (A Second Masked Superstar debuts and attacks Love lists with a passion and enjoy the history of the business as well as football and baseball. DiBiase went on to have a long run in Mid-South in both tag team and singles action, and he was famous for winning matches after hitting his opponents with a "loaded" black glove he would brandish when the ref was looking elsewhere. 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 [4], In 1976 he joined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and began wrestling under his real name for the first time. $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 Bill Irwin vs Gary Young, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/6/86 ~ Eddie Gilbert Interview (Eddie announces his retirement) Sting & Rick Steiner vs Terry Taylor & Chavo Guerrero (No match Missing Link & Dark Journey come out so Sting, Steiner & Eddie Michael Hayes w/Sunshine vs. Gary Young 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. However, the NWA World Heavyweight Champion would continue to defend the title on MSW shows, which helped hike up live event sales. Cornette paired him and Dennis Condrey into the Midnight Express, who soon became one of the hottest teams around. Gary Young & Ken Massey vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts w/Sunshine (Fantastics do a run in and piledrive Buddy Jack) They became embroiled in a lengthy feud with the Fabulous Ones and lost the titles to them three weeks later. Pro Wrestling Moments. Interview w/John Tatum, Jack Victory & Missy Hyatt (Tatum calls Hyatt Melissa) With JR on the mic, Mid-South had the voice it needed to put the fans on the edge of their seats. ~ Jake Roberts Interview Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter tore down boundaries wherever he went and brought smiles to millions of faces during his career. On a related note, Cornette was banned from entering Canada in 2007 due to his criminal record. OMG is given the belt.) Blade Runners video The Fantastics vs. Terry Taylor vs One Man Gang (Akbar & his army run in and bloody Taylor) One Man Gan, Leroy Brown & Bill Irwin vs Hacksaw Duggan, Chris Adams & Missing Link (Link is missing because of the attack on Dark Pro Wrestling Stories - Your daily source of nostalgia and a peek behind the curtain wall of wrestlings past! 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 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 Gary Young vs Art Crews Gordy & Hayes use that opportunity to jump on Williams and flag. Watts isnt letting that happen.) One Man Gang & Leroy Brown come down to ringside and also begin brawling. Leroy Brown vs Bobby Perez (Danny Hodge does commentary) He was only 45 years old. That was before cable, so it was the end of wrestling on TV in my area for a few years. The League of Nations (French: Socit des Nations [ssjete de nsj]) was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain world peace. Video on the 6/14/86 Superdome show including the ending of Ric Flair vs. Ricky Morton 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. Sheepherders vs Brett Sawyer & Gary Young 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". A long-time pro wrestling fan with experience writing about it. Koko B. Ware vs. Gustavo Mendoza This would continue until April 1985, at which point Colley left the WWF for Bill Watts' Mid South Wrestling Federation. The title is later returned, however, since Dibiase never actually signed a contract for the match.) comes to the ring with no one. Jim Duggan talks about his injury in the UWF tournament Tatum gets in, but now theres no room for Ross. Jim Ross initially held the job of referee for the first three years of his time at NWA Tri-State but became a member of the broadcast unit after Bill Watts took the company over and changed it to Mid-South Wrestling. The 411 Rating. His knowledge of this business is rivaled by few and questioned by none. 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. Leroy Brown vs Jeff Gaylord Bill Watts wont accept Tommys Magnum TA, meanwhile, continued to put the teachings of the "old" II to good use. While a good wrestler, Watts was one of the best bookers the business has ever known. 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. JYD returned to his unmasked self and regained the North American Heavyweight Championship. The Rock 'n' Roll Express and Midnight Express began their legendary feud in this territory along with Jim Cornettes rise as manager. They included Steve Dr. In a strange twist of fate, Ted Turner bought out Crockett promotions to form WCW later and presented Watts with the opportunity to run the show as the lead booker. never lost the WCCW World title despite WCCW saying Black Bart beat him. Thank you for being a part of our community! Originally called Tri-State Wrestling, the territory extended across Oklahoma, Louisiana and Tennessee with an alliance with Paul Boeschs Houston territory. PWSTees.com Your favorite Pro Wrestling Stories, on a tee! Joe Savoldi vs The Libyan Jim Rosss announcing career goes way beyond his time in professional wrestling. 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. Video feature on Devistation Inc. Steve Williams vs Gustavo Mendoza 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. Special coverage of major events such as Wrestlemania and Triplemania. Here is the story of this once-great wrestling territorys rise and ultimate demise. A very divisive figure in wrestling, Bill Watts lived up to his in-ring persona as a real-life cowboy. They are not intended for use in medical settings and are not designed to prevent transmission of disease. and Devastation Inc attacks Jack, turning him face) 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. The best heat is always real heat. Video Recap: Eddie Gilberts Blindness Sting & Rick Steiner vs Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero Watts went against racial stereotypes and social mores in the business to champion the black athlete when it wasnt accepted or wanted, in some cases. 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 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). The Libyan & Art Crews. By John Varlas January 13, 2023. So grab a seat, and lets get started where it all began, back in the late 70s. Gustavo Mendoza vs. Koko B. Ware [9], On October 11, 1985 Colley teamed with Eddie Gilbert to capture the Mid-South Tag Team Championship, defeating Al Perez and Wendell Coley. Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey vs Wild Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown w/Skandar Ackbar Starting up in the shadow of one of the best boys wrestling programs in the state, South Kitsap's girls are gaining some attention . Williams & Gordy then jump in as well. Clip of Freebirds piledriving Steve Williams, 6/29/86 Some have described it as a "wrestling boot camp," where Watts focused on keeping kayfabe, hard work, and strict rules. Colley now found himself in a similar position as in his previous WWF run, defeating preliminary opposition but losing to more established teams. 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 Special Feature: Buddy Roberts His matches against the likes of Butch Reed, Nikolai Volkoff, Krusher Khrushchev, and others . Return to top of page Superdome Extravaganza 8/80 August 2, 1980 in New Orleans, LA The Superdome drawing 28,000 ($183,000) Our wrestling history is gold! This would also be his first singles run. Forgot your password? Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. Your Grade. Your Grade. 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 Fabulous Ones vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Ricky Gibson Joel Watts gives a check to the state of Arkansas to pay for a Vietnam Veterans Memorial 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. Steve Williams given PWI Most Improved Wrestler awawar at University of Oklahoma, 11/8/86, Universal Wrestling Federation 11/29/86 Clip of Hayes whipping Taylor, 9/13/86 Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar Interview Class A No. Buzz Sawyer vs Hacksaw Duggan, UWF TV, 3/22/86 (JIP Duggan wins North American title) Universal Wrestling Federation 11/8/86 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. He died suddenly of a heart attack in his Dallas, Texas home in 2004 at age 41. Magnum gets mad and charges at him, but Shadow chokes Magnum in the corner with his own t-shirt. 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!!". This was what led to the release from Turner Broadcasting. The duo defended the belts for the remainder of the year. nnvc stock forecast 2025; sweet olive tree root system; NOTE: clifton springs snapper marks 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. Sheepherders vs. Ricky Gibson & Al Perez Eddie Gilbert announces a merger between Hot Stuff Inc. and Hyatt International Kortisa Korchenko vs Perry Jackson which they get fined) His song off of The Wrestling Album, Grab Them Cakes, even landed him on a Soul Train appearance with show alumni Vicki Sue Robinson. On March 14 they captured the USWA World Tag Team Championship from Billy Joe Travis and The Spellbinder. Watts comes to the broadcast platform to get him, though, and we end up with Duggan and ~ Dick Slater Interview Gilbert all get up and walk out) 1985-05-25 Mid-South Wrestling TV E298 41 53 . 16 2023 , ! ), Universal Wrestling Federation 10/18/86 saving Doc) Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams, 6/28/86 (Last couple minutes Bill Watts counts the pin after a ref bump) Blade Runners vs. David Peterson & Perry Jackson One Man Gang vs Ken Massey Much like other promotions in that part of the country, Mid-South Wrestling brought a hard-hitting style of wrestling to its fans. 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. Eddie Gilbert vs Brett Sawyer (Sawyer takes a brutal Hot Shot and scores the upset) The Catman Bob Bradley was a well known jobber on weekly WWF TV in the early to mid 80s In 1986 Bradley went to World Class and Beat Dingo Warrior to win the Texas Championship. Mid South Wrestling is coming to you on its Fox Affiliates throughout Louisiana, Mississippi, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. Mid-South would remain loosely aligned with the NWA. ~ Koko B. Ware music video (The Bird) Unique lists featuring pop culture, entertainment and crazy facts. Jack Victory & John Tatum vs Joe Savoldi & Jeff Gaylord Begun in 1979, for nearly a decade, Mid-South, later becoming the UWF, was one of the best promotions for anyone loving classic wrestling. The heels lay down Read More. despite the feud with Gilbert, walks out without helping Dark Journey.) It nearly happened as Watts had heard of how Vince McMahons attempts to take over TBSs showing of Georgia Championship Wrestling had flopped. Korchenko, Ivan & Nikita Koloff w/Eddie Gilbert vs Jeff Gaylord, Ken Massey & Perry Jackson In 1972 the Dalton Brothers moved to NWA Mid-America and were ultimately rebranded as "The Medics". 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