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Post by mriiams on May 15, 2020 17:44:13 GMT -5
MAY 1981
WEEK 4
PAY 4 VIEW ABCW Show Rating 17.03
1. LADIES TITLE: Succubus © vs. Sgt. Shipley – WINNER: Succubus 2. Dr. B is interviewed 3. Metal Heads/Red Pirate Rogers vs. Keith Blood/Skullgore/Devin Van Winkle – WINNER: Blood/Skullgore/Van Winkle 4. TV TITLE: Ace Arcadium © vs. Copper Commander – WINNER: Double Count-Out 5. Zen and Gothica talk to Mr. Greenhorn backstage 6. TAG TITLE: Nightmares (Hairy/Slashmaster) © vs. Barbaric Nature – WINNER: Nightmares 7. Bull Rope Match: Chance Solar vs. Memphis Prince – WINNER: Chance Solar 8. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Dark Invader © vs. Lazer – WINNER: Dark Invader Show Notes: Dr. B expresses his need to win a title. Devin Van Winkle doesn’t participate in the match, even after being slapped by Skullgore. Zen and Gothica present Mr. Greenhorn with an envelope that they promise will get him the company back. Chance Solar calls Memphis Prince “pathetic” after beating him again. Dark Invader has to rely on assistance from all the members of CHAOS to get the win. All of them, except for Memphis Prince. RNR Show Rating 17.14
1. LADIES TITLE: Countess © vs. Gorgon Tokoro – WINNER: Gorgon Tokoro NEW CHAMP 2. Aurora is interviewed 3. Average Guy/Thumper Moore/Crash vs. El Presidente/Mighty Leo/Vladimir the Cruel -WINNER: Average Guy/Thumper Moore/Crash 4. UNITED STATES TITLE: Ninja Star © vs. Great Ginzu – WINNER: Great Ginzu NEW CHAMP 5. Johnny Kobra/Max Attack attack the Gladiators 6. TAG TITLE: The Real American Heroes © vs. Muscle Men – WINNER: Muscle Men NEW CHAMPS 7. He-Beast vs. Michael T. Wolf – WINNER: He-Beast 8. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Teeny Norman © vs. Annihilator – WINNER: Annihilator NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Gorgon Tokoro wins the title impressively, squashing Countess in under a minute. After their loss, El Presidente and Vladimir blame Mighty Leo and they nearly come to blows. After Great Ginzu wins the title, Ninja Star bows to him. Annihilator dominates Teeny Norman who just kept getting up and fighting. Annihilator could be heard telling Norman to stay down. When he finally pins him, Annihilator seems almost sad. WOW Show Rating 17.81
1. WOMEN’S TITLE: Almighty Dolla © vs. Lyndi Harker – WINNER: Lyndi Harker NEW CHAMP 2. Studmuffin is interviewed 3. B-Boys/Chameleon Kid vs. Anti-Americans/Doberman Duke – WINNER: Anti-Americans/Duke 4. INTERNATIONAL TITLE: Reptile Ranger © vs. Exotic Rick – WINNER: Reptile Ranger 5. The Mullet Cousins attack Mandonna/Pop King 6. TAG TITLES: Island Brothers © vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian – WINNER: Island Brothers 7. Steel Cage Match: Valedictorian vs. O’Hooligan – WINNER: Valedictorian 8. WORLD TITLE: Mr. Tycoon © vs. Dude Brohan – WINNER: Mr. Tycoon Show Notes: Almighty Dolla throws a fit after losing. She storms out of the ring and the announcers ponder if she may be done for good. Everyone was expecting Papa Chopper to be the third member of the Anti-Americans so they were quite surprised when Doberman Duke walked out. Duke, Buckingham and Copper left Hammerhead out of most of the celebration. The Mullets prefaced their attack on Mandonna and Pop King with the fact that they hate that kind of music. No one came out to help Brohan even the odds against Tycoon and his goons. |
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Post by mriiams on May 15, 2020 17:51:44 GMT -5
MAY 1981 RATINGS
RNR 17.86 WOW 16.38 ABCW 14.36
1981 YEAR TO DATE RATINGS RNR 18.02 WOW 16.99 ABCW 14.81 |
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Post by mriiams on May 16, 2020 11:58:22 GMT -5
JUNE 1981
WEEK 1 ABCW Show Rating 17.03
1. Memphis Prince interview 2. Jesse Wild vs. Big Thugee – WINNER: Big Thugee 3. Ace Arcadium vs. Death Star Boy – WINNER: Ace Arcadium 4. Zen vs. Iron Mask – WINNER: Iron Mask 5. Terry Van Winkle vs. Mad Arab – WINNER: Mad Arab 6. CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE: Skullgore © vs. Chance Solar – WINNER: Skullgore Show Notes: Memphis Prince chides the crowd and Chance Solar, saying that if Chance thought they were through, he thought wrong. Troglo and Piranha attack Terry Van Winkle after the match. Damon runs out with a chair and they bail. The crowd is chanting for Devin, but he doesn’t come out. Memphis Prince assists Skullgore and gives Chance Solar a wicked looking piledriver after the match. RNR Show Rating 16.62
1. Global Domination promo 2. Herman the Nerd vs. Rad Racer – WINNER: Herman the Nerd 3. Drool vs. Moon Man – WINNER: Drool 4. Bobby Blitzworth vs. Magnus Muscle – WINNER: Magnus Muscle 5. Princess Starbright vs. Valley Girl – WINNER: Princess Starbright 6. Ninja Star vs. Warhawk vs. Annihilator – WINNER: Ninja Star Show Notes: El Presidente and Vladimir accuse Mighty Leo and Michael T. Wolf of bringing the group down to an enhancement level and that they should be main event stars. The 4 men nearly come to blows, but Great Ginzu and Mynx step between. Starbright and Valley Girl rekindled their long-standing rivalry to determine who would fight Gorgon Tokoro next week. Great Ginzu was watching the main event and after Ninja Star won, Ginzu returned the bow of respect. WOW Show Rating 18.411. Mr. Tycoon promo 2. Mike Bugg vs. Soul Daddy – WINNER: Soul Daddy 3. Reptile Ranger vs. Mercenary – WINNER: Reptile Ranger 4. Chameleon Kid vs. Ruffian – WINNER: Ruffian 5. Spunky Sparks vs. Glam – WINNER: Glam 6. Valedictorian vs. O’Hooligan vs. Chief Buffalo – WINNER: Valedictorian Show Notes: Mr. Tycoon comes out with the title and the rest of Money, Inc. He says that Dude Brohan should take a lesson from him. Tycoon has employees, not friends. Friends will always stab you in the back. Glam looks solid in her win against Sparks and doesn’t rely on Exotic Rick to help at all. Chief Buffalo was a bit of an afterthought in the main event with Valedictorian and O’Hooligan taking him out early and Valedictorian getting the big win. |
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Post by mriiams on May 16, 2020 14:08:06 GMT -5
JUNE 1981
WEEK 2 ABCW Show Rating 14.281. Lazer vs. Hairy/Slashmaster – WINNER: Hairy/Slashmaster 2. Dark Invader promo 3. Terry Van Winkle/Damon Van Winkle/Red Pirate Rogers vs. Barbaric Nature/Piranha – WINNER: Barbaric Nature/Piranha 4. Iron Mask vs. Roboelectro – WINNER: Roboelectro 5. Chance Solar interview 6. LADIES TITLE: Succubus © vs. Madame Tiki – WINNER: Madame Tiki NEW CHAMP Show Notes: The Nightmares dominate Lazer, leaving him a bloodied mess after the match. Dark Invader says he doesn’t care who he fights, they will all lose. Chance Solar challenges Memphis Prince to a cage match, to finally prove who the better man is. Succubus is left screaming in the middle of the ring at the rest of CHAOS as Tiki leaves with the belt. RNR Show Rating 19.70
1. Average Guy vs. Mighty Leo – WINNER: Average Guy 2. The Real American Heroes attack Pat Cabbage 3. Nerd Alert/Teeny Norman vs. El Presidente/Great Ginzu/Vladimir the Cruel – WINNER: Global Domination 4. Bobby Blitzworth vs. Brute – WINNER: Bobby Blitzworth 5. Jet Set Strutter interview 6. LADIES TITLE: Gorgon Tokoro © vs. Princess Starbright – WINNER: Gorgon Tokoro Show Notes: Average Guy and Mighty Leo fight a very clean match and Leo actually gets some cheers again. Global Domination wins their match, but Great Ginzu walks out during the after-match beating. Jet Set Strutter says it’s about time the heavyweight title was back on an actual champ and not this group of never-were’s. WOW Show Rating 15.26
1. Studmuffin vs. Yuppie VP – WINNER: Studmuffin 2. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian attack Dude Brohan 3. Island Brothers/Juan Tijuana vs. Anti-Americans/Doberman Duke – WINNER: Island Brothers/Tijuana 4. Doberman Denny vs. Pelvis Pressly – WINNER: Pelvis Pressly 5. Valedictorian interview 6. WOMEN’S TITLE: Lyndi Harker © vs. Glam – WINNER: Lyndi Harker Show Notes: The Ruff and Buff Connection attack Dude Brohan as he comes into the arena. They mock him for not having anyone to watch his back. Hammerhead eats the pin and his partners sneer in disgust. Valedictorian expresses his dislike of Exotic Rick. |
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Post by mriiams on May 16, 2020 18:56:21 GMT -5
JUNE 1981
WEEK 3 ABCW Show Rating 7.59
1. Chance Solar vs. Big Thugee – WINNER: Chance Solar 2. Dr. B interview 3. Metal Heads vs. Evil Empire (Dark Invader/Death Star Boy) – WINNER: Evil Empire 4. Red Pirate Rogers vs. Mad Arab – WINNER: Mad Arab 5. Van Winkles do a hometown promo 6. CRUISER TITLE: Skullgore © vs. Chet Skye – WINNER: Skullgore Show Notes: Dr. B’s interview is pretty emotional. He says he thinks he’s running out of shots in ABCW and doesn’t know how to fix that. Evil Empire comes out and absolutely decimates the Metal Heads. Terry and Damon cut a promo in the middle of the ring about how they love their brother and miss him. Devin steps through the curtain to a huge pop, but then turns around and leaves. RNR Show Rating 17.29
1. Average Guy/Jet Set Strutter vs. Cutthroat Carter/Slugger Johnson – WINNER: Average Guy/Jet Set Strutter 2. Annihilator interview 3. Bobby Blitzworth/Drool vs. Gladiators – WINNER: Blitzworth/Drool 4. He-Beast vs. Vladimir the Cruel – WINNER: He-Beast 5. Teeny’s Playhouse with guest Teeny Norman 6. CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE: Crash © vs. Dangerzone – WINNER: Crash Show Notes: Jet Set Strutter barely acknowledges Average Guy during the match. Annihilator says that he’ll happily destroy anyone in his path and that he’s no one’s “Never-Were” Teeny Norman is uncharacteristically somber and is acting as his own guest. He states that he is thinking hard about his future and that he has decided….. to challenge Annihilator to another title match. WOW Show Rating 18.55
1. Island Brothers vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian – WINNER: Island Brothers 2. Boombox vs. Cletus Mullet – WINNER: Boombox 3. Hammerhead & Mother Russia interview 4. Exotic Rick/Glam attack Reptile Ranger 5. Insectoids vs. Brit Buckingham/Doberman Duke – WINNER: Buckingham/Duke 6. Lyndi Harker vs. Queen of Mean – WINNER Lyndi Harker Show Notes: Hammerhead and Mother Russia say there is no issue between them and Brit Buckingham. But when they are asked about Doberman Duke being added to the group, they just repeat “There is no issue!” Reptile Ranger doesn’t really fight back when he’s attacked. Glam even lets up a little and has a bit of a concerned look on her face. Papa Chopper comes out with Buckingham and Duke. Hammerhead and Mother Russia are nowhere to be seen. No issues indeed. |
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Post by mriiams on May 19, 2020 18:37:59 GMT -5
JUNE 1981
WEEK 4
PAY 4 VIEW
ABCW Show Rating 18.91
1. Cage Match: Chance Solar vs. Memphis Prince – WINNER: Chance Solar 2. Gothica backstage with Mr. Greenhorn 3. TAG TITLE: Cage Match: Nightmares © vs. BladeBlasters – WINNER: Nightmares 4. Van Winkle brothers promo 5. LADIES TITLE: Cage Match: Madame Tiki © vs. Succubus – WINNER: Madame Tiki 6. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Cage Match: Dark Invader © vs. Dr. B – WINNER: Dark Invader Show Notes: Chance Solar hit an elbow drop from the top of the cage before escaping and getting the win. Gothica and Mr. Greenhorn present the documents Zen found, showing Memphis Prince was already a member of CHAOS before losing his match, therefore ABCW’s loss of power is null and void and CHAOS has to break up as a faction. Devin Van Winkle was in the middle of the ring, talking about what he is missing in his life. The crowd chants “We still love you” Then, his father and brothers come out. There is a moment of trepidation, but then the three brothers hug and are reunited. Dr. B nearly grabs the title from Dark Invader, but Death Star Boy interferes and helps secure the win. RNR Show Rating 16.98
1. Stunt Men vs. Johnny Kobra/Max Attack – WINNER: Kobra/Attack 2. Average Guy/Thumper Moore vs. The Real American Heroes – WINNER: Average Guy/Thumper Moore 3. Nerd Alert vs. Howl & Roar – WINNER: Howl & Roar 4. All-Pros (Bobby Blitzworth/Slammer Johnson) vs. Gladiators – WINNER: All-Pros 5. LADIES TITLE: Gorgon Tokoro © vs. Aurora – WINNER: Aurora NEW CHAMP 6. Average Guy/Thumper Moore vs. Johnny Kobra/Max Attack – WINNER: Guy/Moore 7. All-Pros vs. Howl & Roar – WINNER: Howl & Roar 8. Teeny Norman challenges Annihilator 9. Average Guy/Thumper Moore vs. Howl & Roar – WINNER: Howl & Roar Show Notes: Bobby Blitzworth and Slugger (now calling himself Slammer) Johnson reunite and beat the Gladiators in the 1st round. Aurora uses her speed and technical skills to overcome Tokoro and win the belt. After Teeny Norman challenges Annihilator to a title match at the next P4V, Annihilator accepts and tells Norman he has a lot of heart. Howl & Roar and The Working Men shake hands after the final, perhaps showing the final break in Global Domination. WOW Show Rating 18.551. Island Brothers vs. Brit Buckingham/Papa Chopper – WINNER: Island Brothers 2. B-Boys vs. Mullet Cousins – WINNER: B-Boys 3. Insectoids vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian – WINNER: Chief Buffalo/Ruffian 4. Doberman Denny/Juan Tijuana vs. Executors – WINNER: Executors 5. WOMEN’S TITLE: Lyndi Harker © vs. Queen of Mean – WINNER: Lyndi Harker 6. Island Brothers vs. B-Boys – WINNER: Island Brothers 7. Executors vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian – WINNER: Chief Buffalo/Ruffian 8. Dude Brohan challenges Mr. Tycoon 9. Island Brothers vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian – WINNER: Island Brothers Show Notes: After the Executors win, Brit Buckingham, Papa Chopper and Doberman Duke come down and attack Mercenary and Spazz. Juan Tijuana tries to help, but is hit from behind by Doberman Denny. The group of four then unfurl a British flag and “God Save the Queen” starts playing. The Ruff and Buff connection win the semi-final matchup by countout as the Executors are unable to make it to the ring in time. Dude Brohan makes an impassioned challenge to Mr. Tycoon, saying he doesn’t need friends and Tycoon can bring the whole locker room and it won’t stop the Dude from winning his title back. |
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Post by mriiams on May 19, 2020 18:56:13 GMT -5
JUNE 1981 RATINGS
RNR 17.65 ABCW 14.75
WOW 13.06
1981 YEAR TO DATE RATINGS RNR 17.96 WOW 16.33 ABCW 14.75 |
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Post by mriiams on May 21, 2020 17:33:46 GMT -5
July 1981 Week 1 ABCW Show Rating 16.221. Chance Solar challenges Dark Invader 2. Chet Skye vs. Dungeon Crawler – WINNER: Chet Skye 3. Damon Van Winkle vs. Mad Arab – WINNER: Mad Arab 4. Red Pirate Rogers vs. Piranha – WINNER: Piranha 5. Buzzsaw vs. Troglo – WINNER: Buzzsaw 6. CRUISER TITLE: Skullgore © vs. Devin Van Winkle – WINNER: Devin Van Winkle NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Chance Solar frames his challenge to Dark Invader by mocking the fact that Invader will no longer have CHAOS protecting him. Dungeon Crawler comes out alone and loses in quick fashion to Chet Skye. Devin Van Winkle comes out with his family and they all celebrate after he pins Skullgore, who – like Dungeon Crawler – seemed a little lost during the match. RNR Show Rating 16.72
1. Bobby Blitzworth interview 2. Jobber Joe vs. Tennis Pro – WINNER: Jobber Joe 3. Thumper Moore vs. El Presidente – WINNER: Thumper Moore 4. Drool vs. Massacre – WINNER: Massacre 5. Pat Cabbage vs. Michael T. Wolf – WINNER: Pat Cabbage 6. CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE: Crash © vs. Dangerzone – WINNER: Dangerzone NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Bobby Blitzworth talked about how happy he was to be back busting heads with his brother Slammer. Michael T. Wolf costs El Presidente his match and El Presidente returns the favor later in the card. Warhawk comes out to celebrate with Dangerzone. The two men seem a little cold to each other though
WOW Show Rating 15.671. British Invasion promo 2. Mandonna vs. Soul Daddy – WINNER: Soul Daddy 3. Hammerhead vs. Zeke Mullet – WINNER: Hammerhead 4. Gepetto Rocco vs. Pelvis Pressly – WINNER: Gepetto Rocco 5. Mother Russia vs. Almighty Dolla – WINNER: Almighty Dolla 6. Studmuffin vs. Exotic Rick vs. O’Hooligan – WINNER: Studmuffin Show Notes: Brit Buckingham, Papa Chopper and the Dobermans open the show talking about how they will bring refinement to WOW and how they will no longer tolerate the Neanderthal trailer dwellers from the United States.. or Russia. Hammerhead beats Zeke Mullet in quick fashion and then grabs a mic and says that neither he nor the American wrestlers are Neanderthals and he’ll fight anyone who disagrees. Studmuffin gets the win with an assist from Valedictorian. |
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Post by mriiams on May 25, 2020 18:40:42 GMT -5
JULY 1981
WEEK 2 ABCW Show Rating 10.31
1. Metal Heads vs. Conquer & Command (Copper Commander/Iron Mask) – WINNER: Conquer & Command 2. Terry Van Winkle vs. Troglo – WINNER: Terry Van Winkle 3. Death Star Boy interview 4. Zen vs. Piranha – WINNER: Zen 5. Zombie Punk & Dungeon Masters attack BladeBlasters 6. TAG TITLE: Nightmares © vs. Neon Express – WINNER: Time Limit Draw Show Notes: Copper Commander shed his previous CHAOS affiliation completely and is once again teaming with Iron Mask and the team looked impressive in their win. Death Star Boy promised to take down Devin Van Winkle. It takes Zombie Punk and the Dungeon Masters using weapons to take down the Blade Blasters. RNR Show Rating 16.23
1. Johnny Kobra vs. Pat Cabbage – WINNER: Johnny Kobra 2. El Presidente/Great Ginzu/Vladimir the Cruel making demands 3. All-Pros/Drool vs. Gladiators/Cutthroat Carter – WINNER: All-Pros/Drool 4. He-Beast vs. Michael T. Wolf – WINNER: He-Beast 5. Crash challenges Dangerzone 6. LADIES TITLE: Aurora © vs. Chaka Crass – WINNER: Aurora Show Notes: The last remaining members of Global Domination are all talking over each other and eventually just leave their separate ways. Drool is wearing a hockey jersey to go along with the football and baseball themes of his partners. Crash interrupts Warhawk and Dangerzone and challenges Dangerzone to a title rematch. Warhawk accepts for his partner, much to Danger Zone’s chagrin. WOW Show Rating 18.44
1. Studmuffin vs. Doberman Denny – WINNER: Doberman Denny 2. Mandonna vs. The Schmuck – WINNER: The Schmuck 3. Soul Daddy attacks Chameleon Kid 4. Reptile Ranger/Valedictorian vs. Exotic Rick/O’Hooligan – WINNER: Ranger/Valedictorian 5. Hammerhead & Mother Russia interview 6. WORLD TITLE: Mr. Tycoon © vs. Dude Brohan – WINNER: Mr. Tycoon Show Notes: Denny gets the win with the help of the other members of the British Invasion. Hammerhead and Mother Russia say that maybe America isn’t so bad after all and that it’s definitely better than England. A combination of members of British Invasion and Money, Inc. take down Brohan before the match can even begin, giving Mr. Tycoon an easy win. |
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Post by mriiams on May 25, 2020 20:37:06 GMT -5
July 1981 Week 3 ABCW Show Rating 14.88
1. Chance Solar vs. Skullgore – WINNER: Chance Solar 2. Lil Thugee vs. Keith Blood – WINNER: Keith Blood 3. Dark Invader/Hairy/Slashmaster promo 4. Neon Express vs. Conquer & Command – WINNER: Conquer & Command 5. Memphis Prince challenges Dr. B 6. TV TITLE: Ace Arcadium © vs. Roboelectro – WINNER: Roboelectro NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Dark Invader and the Nightmares talk about while CHAOS may be dead, the darkness that had sprung from it carries on. Memphis Prince challenges Dr. B to a match at the pay 4 view, calling him a “washed up has-been” who is lucky to still have a job. Ace Arcadium has the match nearly won when a crazy-haired man in a white lab coat comes out. He has what looks like a remote control in his hand. He pushes a button and Roboelectro recovers and tosses Arcadium around like a rag doll, quickly pinning him. RNR Show Rating 16.75
1. He-Beast vs. Ninja Star vs. Max Attack – WINNER: Max Attack 2. Bug Buster vs. Officer Chip – WINNER: Officer Chip 3. Average Guy & Thumper Moore interview 4. Teeny Norman training montage 5. Bobby Blitzworth/Drool vs. Howl & Roar – WINNER: Howl & Roar 6. Mynx vs. Chaka Crass – WINNER: Chaka Crass Show Notes: Average Guy and Thumper Moore, calling themselves “The Working Men” announce they will be going after the tag belts. Teeny Norman is shown lifting more weight than he ever has before. Drool is beyond apologetic for taking the loss, offering his hockey jersey to Blitzworth. Blitzworth assures Drool they are still friends and one little loss won’t get in the way of that. WOW Show Rating 15.54
1. Hammerhead vs. Papa Chopper vs. Brit Buckingham – WINNER: Papa Chopper 2. Pop King vs. Soul Daddy – WINNER: Soul Daddy 3. Reptile Ranger interview 4. Dude Brohan w/Mr. Fantasy 5. B-Boys vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian – WINNER: Chief Buffalo/Ruffian 6. Spunky Sparks vs. Queen of Mean – WINNER: Queen of Mean Show Notes: Before the show, Hammerhead challenges Brit Buckingham to a 1v1 match. This turns into a 1v2 with Papa Chopper involved. Hammerhead still nearly wins. Reptile Ranger cuts an almost sad promo about how tired he is of fighting Exotic Rick over someone who no longer loves him. He says he’ll put his title on the line at the pay 4 view, but then he’s done with the both of them. Dude Brohan corners Mr. Fantasy and demands a title match without any sort of interference. He wants – and is granted – a cage match. |
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Post by mriiams on May 30, 2020 15:27:37 GMT -5
JULY 1981
WEEK 4
PAY 4 VIEW
ABCW Show Rating 18.38
1. TAG TITLE: Nightmares © vs. Barbaric Nature – WINNER: Nightmares 2. Dr. B vs. Memphis Prince vs. Big Thugee – WINNER: Dr. B 3. Ace Arcadium interview 4. CRUISER TITLE: Devin Van Winkle © vs. Death Star Boy – WINNER: Death Star Boy NEW CHAMP 5. Command & Conquer attack the Neon Express 6. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Dark Invader © vs. Chance Solar – WINNER: Dark Invader Show Notes: Memphis Prince actively avoided Dr. B throughout the match, letting Big Thugee take the brunt of the beating. He bailed completely as Dr. B got the pin. Ace Arcadium talked about Roboelectro and his new “controller.” Dark Invader helped Death Star Boy win the Cruiser title and Death Star Boy returned the assistance in the main event. RNR Show Rating 19.02
1. TAG TITLE: Muscle Men © vs. Howl & Roar – WINNER: Howl & Roar NEW CHAMPS 2. Jet Set Strutter vs. El Presidente vs. Great Ginzu – WINNER: El Presidente 3. Average Guy interview 4. CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE: Dangerzone © vs. Crash – WINNER: Crash NEW CHAMP 5. All-Pros/Drool attack Gladiators/Cutthroat Carter 6. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Annihilator © vs. Teeny Norman – WINNER: Teeny Norman NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Howl & Roar are backed fully by the crowd and go celebrate with the people in the stands after the match. Mynx can be seen watching from up in the rafters. Warhawk accidentally hits Dangerzone and helps Crash win the title. With an unexpected assist from Jet Set Strutter, Teeny Norman is again crowned heavyweight champion. The rest of the nerds come in and celebrate, but Norman is confused and is trying to figure out why Strutter helped him. WOW Show Rating 19.88
1. TAG TITLE: Island Brothers © vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian 2. Hammerhead vs. Doberman Denny vs. Brit Buckingham – WINNER: Doberman Denny 3. Studmuffin/Juan Tijuana in the crowd 4. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Doberman Duke © vs. Chameleon Kid – WINNER: Time Limit Draw 5. Exotic Rick & Glam attack Reptile Ranger 6. WORLD TITLE: Cage Match: Mr. Tycoon © vs. Dude Brohan – WINNER: Dude Brohan NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Buckingham once again refuses to fight Hammerhead 1v1, this time bringing in Denny. Before the International championship match, Rick and Glam attack Ranger, leaving him unable to compete. Rick stands over the fallen Ranger, saying “We are done when I say we are done.” Mr. Tycoon’s Money, Inc stable did everything they could to get into the cage, but Brohan was able to take each one out and get the title back. |
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Post by mriiams on May 30, 2020 16:21:45 GMT -5
JULY 1981 RATINGS
WOW 17.38
RNR 17.18 ABCW 14.95
1981 YEAR TO DATE RATINGS RNR 17.85 WOW 17.14 ABCW 14.78 |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 5, 2020 15:40:36 GMT -5
August 1981 Week 1 ABCW Show Rating 16.571. Chance Solar interview 2. Cesar Sleaze vs. Dungeon Crawler – WINNER: Cesar Sleaze 3. Lil Thugee vs. Memphis Prince – WINNER: Memphis Prince 4. Red Pirate Rogers vs. Skullgore – WINNER: Skullgore 5. Gothica vs. Succubus – WINNER: Gothica 6. Ace Arcadium vs. Zen vs. Troglo – WINNER: Ace Arcadium Show Notes: Chance Solar talks about his desire to become heavyweight champion. Memphis Prince gets an easy win after Big Thugee convinces Lil Thugee to lay down. Roboelectro and his new manager come out and there is a stare down between he and Arcadium . RNR Show Rating 17.58
1. Jet Set Strutter interview 2. Max Attack vs. Moon Man – WINNER: Moon Man 3. Teeny Norman vs. El Presidente – WINNER: El Presidente 4. Drool vs. Vladimir the Cruel – WINNER: Drool 5. Princess Starbright vs. Gorgon Tokoro – WINNER: Gorgon Tokoro 6. Thumper Moore vs. Bobby Blitzworth vs. Magnus Muscle – WINNER: Thumper Moore Show Notes: Jet Set Strutter hears some boos after calling Teeny Norman a paper champion and saying he is devaluing the title. He goes on later to distract Norman, who loses a non-title match to El Presidente. After beating Princess Starbright, Gorgon Tokoro runs into Jobber Joe backstage. She knocks him down after he smarts off to her.
WOW Show Rating 18.37
1. British Invasion attack Mother Russia/Hammerhead 2. Zap vs. Soul Daddy – WINNER: Zap 3. Valedictorian vs. Exotic Rick – WINNER: Valedictorian 4. Chameleon Kid vs. Ruffian – WINNER: Chameleon Kid 5. Lyndi Harker vs. Queen of Mean – WINNER: Queen of Mean 6. The Schmuck vs. Mandonna vs. Mr. Tycoon – WINNER: Mr. Tycoon Show Notes: Mother Russia and Hammerhead are talking backstage about become American citizens. A smiling Brit Buckingham steps into view and Hammerhead goes immediately after him. Before he can get his hands on him, Papa Chopper, Denny and Duke attack. Mother Russia jumps on Buckingham’s back, but is flipped over and takes a pretty nasty fall on the concrete. The British Invasion leaves both knocked out cold. Mr. Tycoon takes his frustrations from his P4V loss out on Schmuck and Mandonna |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 9, 2020 16:47:18 GMT -5
August 1981
WEEK 2 ABCW Show Rating 6.68
1. Dr. B vs. Keith Blood – WINNER: Dr. B 2. Lazer interview 3. Van Winkle Brothers vs. Barbaric Nature/Piranha – WINNER: Van Winkles 4. Iron Mask vs. Roboelectro – WINNER: Time Limit Draw 5. Nightmares promo 6. LADIES TITLE: Madame Tiki © vs. Auntie Voodoo – WINNER: Madame Tiki Show Notes: Lazer promises that he and Buzzsaw will win their titles back. Roboelectro dominates his match, but never goes for the pin. His handler looks concerned and walks him to the back. The Nightmares declare war on everyone. They say CHAOS may be dead, but the Nightmares have just begun. RNR Show Rating 18.27
1. Jobber Joe vs. Gorgon Tokoro – WINNER: Double DQ 2. Crash vs. Great Ginzu – WINNER: Great Ginzu 3. Ninja Star interview 4. Warhawk vs. Magnus Muscle – WINNER: Warhawk 5. All-Pros & Drool Hometown promo 6. TAG TITLE: Howl & Roar © vs. Average Guy/Thumper Moore – WINNER: Howl & Roar Show Notes: Ninja Star states he is disappointed in how Japanese wrestlers are treated sometimes. The All-Pros and Drool cut a comedy promo with Drool wearing a fencing costume as his “sports uniform.” Howl & Roar and the Working Men all shake hands after the match. WOW Show Rating 16.83
1. Chameleon Kid vs. O’Hooligan – WINNER: Double Count-Out 2. Boombox vs. Soul Daddy – WINNER: Soul Daddy 3. Lyndi Harker/Spunky Sparks/Haka Tonga/Studmuffin P4V commercial 4. Insectoids vs. Executors – WINNER: Executors 5. British Invasion promo 6. WORLD TITLE: Dude Brohan vs. Exotic Rick – WINNER: Dude Brohan Show Notes: Harker, Tonga and Studmuffin all pimp their P4V matches. Sparks is just there agreeing to the hype. Brit Buckingham says that the British Invasion’s time is almost here and their group is almost complete. Exotic Rick gives a good showing, but falls short against Brohan. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 11, 2020 14:53:53 GMT -5
August 1981 Week 3 ABCW Show Rating 7.23
1. Memphis Prince vs. 2 Local Talent – WINNER: Memphis Prince 2. Cesar Sleaze vs. Dungeon Crawler – WINNER: Dungeon Crawler 3. Chance Solar training montage 4. Devin/Terry Van Winkle vs. Barbaric Nature – WINNER: Van Winkles 5. Dark Invader interview 6. TV TITLE: Roboelectro © vs. Red Pirate Rogers – WINNER: Roboelectro Show Notes: Memphis Prince takes out some frustration on two local talents. Dark Invader promises pain for whoever faces him. Roboelectro makes quick work of Red Pirate Rogers, then starts to attack everyone around the ring. His handler is able to get him to leave finally. RNR Show Rating 19.77
1. Average Guy vs. El Presidente vs. Annihilator – WINNER: Annihilator 2. Teeny Norman, Herman the Nerd, Waldo the Dweeb, Bug Buster boast 3. All-Pros vs. Gladiators – WINNER: Gladiators 4. He-Beast vs. Magnus Muscle – WINNER: Magnus Muscle 5. Jet Set Strutter & Thumper Moore appear on a talk show 6. CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE: Crash © vs. Warhawk – WINNER: Warhawk NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Teeny Norman and Nerd Alert freak out when they see Bug Buster’s new toy; The AkariVision 6900. Thumper Moore is a guest on a radio show and one of the callers sounds suspiciously like Jet Set Strutter. Dangerzone is late to the arena, so Warhawk takes his place in the title match and wins. WOW Show Rating 15.841. Pop Royals (Pop King/Mandonna) vs. Mullet Cousins – WINNER: Mullet Cousins 2. Hammerhead/Mother Russia interview 3. Executors vs. Brit Buckingham/Papa Chopper – WINNER: Double DQ 4. Juan Tijuana vs. Ruffian – WINNER: Double Count-Out 5. Mr. Tycoon & Yuppie VP w/ Mr. Fantasy 6. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Doberman Duke © vs. Chameleon Kid – WINNER: Doberman Duke Show Notes: Hammerhead and Mother Russia are interviewed from Mother Russia’s hospital room. Hammerhead is very angry and challenges the “head” of the British Invasion to a match “If he is man enough.” Mr. Tycoon and Yuppie VP corner Mr. Fantasy about a rematch clause. Fantasy grants Tycoon’s wish. Doberman Duke gets help from Denny to retain the Light Heavyweight title. |
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