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Post by mriiams on Jun 13, 2020 10:27:30 GMT -5
August 1981 Week 4 Pay 4 View ABCW Show Rating 16.851. CRUISER TITLE: Death Star Boy © vs. Zen – WINNER: Zen NEW CHAMP 2. Lazer vs. Mad Arab – WINNER: Lazer 3. Damon Van Winkle interview 4. TV TITLE: Roboelectro © vs. Ace Arcadium – WINNER: Ace Arcadium NEW CHAMP 5. Steel Cage: Dr. B vs. Memphis Prince – WINNER: Dr. B 6. TAG TITLE: Nightmares © vs. Devin/Terry Van Winkle – WINNER: Nightmares 7. Conquer & Command attack Jesse Wild 8. LADIES TITLE: Madame Tiki © vs. Succubus – WINNER: Madame Tiki 9. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Iron Man Match: Dark Invader © vs. Chance Solar – WINNER: Dark Invader
Show Notes: Roboelectro seems a step slow during the match and Arcadium takes full advantage. Memphis Prince attacks the referee after losing the cage match. Dark Invader and Chance Solar fight for a full hour, with Dark Invader getting the only pin with 10 seconds left in the match. RNR Show Rating 18.76
1. CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE: Warhawk © vs. Dangerzone – WINNER: Warhawk 2. Jet Set Strutter vs. Vladimir the Cruel – WINNER: Jet Set Strutter 3. Ninja Star interview 4. UNITED STATES TITLE: Great Ginzu © vs. Thumper Moore – WINNER: Great Ginzu 5. Average Guy vs. El Presidente – WINNER: Average Guy 6. TAG TITLE: Howl & Roar © vs. Gladiators – WINNER: Howl & Roar 7. Muscle Men attack Johnny Kobra/Max Attack 8. LADIES TITLE: Aurora © vs. Gorgon Tokoro – WINNER: Aurora 9. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Teeny Norman © vs. Annihilator – WINNER Annihilator NEW CHAMP
Show Notes: Dangerzone challenges his partner to a title match before the show. Warhawk agrees and the two men have a surprisingly intense matchup. Ninja Star once again speaks about the way Japanese wrestlers are treated. Teeny Norman is about to get the pin to retain when Jet Set Strutter catches the ref’s attention. Norman gets up and starts yelling at Strutter and is rolled up by Annihilator. Annihilator leaves, shaking his head. WOW Show Rating 16.57
1. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Doberman Duke © vs. Chameleon Kid – WINNER: Time Limit Draw 2. Studmuffin vs. Yuppie VP – WINNER: Studmuffin 3. Valedictorian interview 4. INTERNATIONAL TITLE: Reptile Ranger © vs. Exotic Rick – WINNER: Exotic Rick NEW CHAMP 5. Hammerhead vs. O’Hooligan – WINNER: Hammerhead 6. TAG TITLE: Island Brothers © vs. Papa Chopper/Brit Buckingham – WINNER: Island Brothers 7. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian attack The Executors 8. WOMEN’S TITLE: Lyndi Harker © vs. Almighty Dolla – WINNER: Almighty Dolla NEW CHAMP 9. WORLD TITLE: Dude Brohan © vs. Mr. Tycoon – WINNER: Dude Brohan
Show Notes: While Exoctic Rick and Glam celebrate the title win, Reptile Ranger quietly walks away. Hammerhead stands in the middle of the ring waiting for the leader of the British Invasion. Out walks O’Hooligan. Hammerhead gets the win but is beat down after the match and taken out on a stretcher. After Brohan pins Tycoon, audio plays over the PA of booming footsteps. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 13, 2020 10:32:01 GMT -5
AUGUST 1981 RATINGS
RNR 18.60 WOW 16.90 ABCW 11.83
1981 YEAR TO DATE RATINGS
RNR 17.94
WOW 17.11 ABCW 14.41 |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 13, 2020 11:04:03 GMT -5
September 1981 Week 1 ABCW Show Rating 19.82
1. CHAOS (Memphis Prince/Slashmaster/Hairy/Dark Invader) promo 2. Lil Thugee vs. Keith Blood – WINNER: Keith Blood 3. Devin Van Winkle vs. Big Thugee – WINNER: Big Thugee 4. Zen vs. Mad Arab – WINNER: Zen 5. Kit Pistol vs. Elfette – WINNER: Kit Pistol 6. Chance Solar vs. Damon Van Winkle vs. Troglo – WINNER: Troglo Show Notes: Memphis Prince officially dissolves CHAOS, calling it a waste of his time and complaining that it got him nowhere. Big Thugee gets the win with the help of Lil Thugee, reuniting the Slave Drivers. Troglo, Mad Arab, Piranha and the Thugees attack Chance Solar and Damon Van Winkle after the match. They are finally cleared out of the ring by the other Van Winkles and Red Pirate Rogers. RNR Show Rating 15.981. Rad Racer vs. Dangerzone – WINNER: Dangerzone 2. Warhawk vs. Moon Man – WINNER: Moon Man 3. Bobby Blitzworth vs. Michael T. Wolf – WINNER: Bobby Blitzworth 4. Ninja Star vs. El Presidente – WINNER: Ninja Star 5. UNITED STATES TITLE: Great Ginzu © vs. He-Beast – WINNER: He-Beast NEW CHAMP 6. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Annihilator © vs. Teeny Norman – WINNER: Annihilator Show Notes: Ninja Star beats El Presidente with a very aggressive attack and finishes him with a brutal kick to the head. He-Beast wins the belt from Great Ginzu and then comes face to face with Mighty Leo and Michael T. Wolf. There is a long dramatic pause then the men all shake hands. Annihilator announces he is giving Teeny Norman a re-match. Jet Set Strutter again plays a role in the outcome and the champ retains. WOW Show Rating 17.49
1. Hooligan’s Pub with Brit Buckingham/Doberman Denny 2. Zap vs. Papa Chopper – WINNER: Papa Chopper 3. Dicky Thunderbird vs. Mr. Tycoon – WINNER: Mr. Tycoon 4. Juan Tijuana vs. Ruffian – WINNER: Ruffian 5. Studmuffin vs. Chief Buffalo – WINNER: Studmuffin 6. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Doberman Duke © vs. Mark Bugg – WINNER: Doberman Duke
Show Notes: O’Hooligan rants and raves about Hammerhead’s lucky win and how the Invasion’s next target is as American as it comes “dude.” Mr. Tycoon holds Thunderbird’s tag title over him after the win. Studmuffin gets an assist from The Executors, who get a bit of revenge for the sneak attack by Ruff and Buff. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 13, 2020 12:23:51 GMT -5
September 1981 Week 2
ABCW Show Rating 12.281. Elimination Match: Van Winkle Trio vs. Barbarians/Big Thugee – WINNER: Van Winkles (Devin survives) 2. Zen vs. Roboelectro – WINNER: Zen 3. Chance Solar challenges Dark Invader 4. Red Pirate Rogers vs. Skullgore – WINNER: Red Pirate Rogers 5. Chet Skye promo 6. TAG TITLE: Nightmares © vs. BladeBlasters – WINNER: BladeBlasters NEW CHAMPS Show Notes: Chance Solar says that he is gunning for Dark Invader and after he wins the Cruiserweight invitational, he won’t stop until he has the heavyweight title. Chet Skye cuts a fiery promo on how he and Jesse Wild may have been knocked down, but not out and Conquer & Command will feel their vengeance. The tag title match ended up going all over the arena and all four combatants were left a bloodied mess, but the BladeBlasters came out with the win and the titles. RNR Show Rating 19.26
1. Johnny Kobra vs. Mighty Leo – WINNER: Mighty Leo 2. Waldo the Dweeb vs. Cutthroat Carter – WINNER: Waldo the Dweeb 3. Warhawk/Max Attack/He-Beast promo 4. All-Pros vs. Muscle Men – WINNER: Muscle Men 5. Average Guy & Thumper Moore interview 6. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Annihilator © vs. Drool – WINNER: Annihilator Show Notes: Max Attack congratulates Warhawk and He-Beast on their championships. He makes an under the breath statement about watching out for friends coming after the titles. The Working Men again express their interest in winning the tag titles. Drool confronts Annihilator for beating up his friend Teeny and challenges him to a match. Annihilator accepts and wins. WOW Show Rating 17.731. Reptile Ranger vs. Pelvis Pressly – WINNER: Pelvis Pressly 2. Mercenary vs. Papa Chopper – WINNER: Papa Chopper 3. Exotic Rick interview 4. Chameleon Kid vs. Doberman Duke – WINNER: Doberman Duke 5. Brit Buckingham/O’Hooligan attack Dude Brohan 6. TAG TITLE: Island Brothers © vs. Money Inc. – WINNER: Island Brothers Show Notes: Reptile Ranger just walks out of the ring again after his loss. Exotic Rick says there is quite a list of contenders before someone like Valedictorian gets a shot. Buckingham and O’Hooligan leave Brohan sprawled out and they take the World Title belt with them. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 13, 2020 13:56:15 GMT -5
September 1981 Week 3 ABCW Show Rating 13.18
1. Neon Express vs. Ghoul & Goblin – WINNER: Neon Express 2. Cesar Sleaze vs. Big Thugee – WINNER: Big Thugee 3. Nightmares attack Dark Invader 4. Devin/Terry Van Winkle vs. Conquer & Command – WINNER: Conquer & Command 5. Memphis Prince promo 6. TV TITLE: Ace Arcadium © vs. Keith Blood – WINNER: Ace Arcadium Show Notes: The Neon Express look solid in their return. Dark Invader meets The Nightmares in the locker room and attempts to recruit them into his new, darker alliance. They attack him. Memphis Prince states he feels bad that Dark Invader was attacked, but since they aren’t partnering any more, he has no issue with challenging him to a heavyweight title match. RNR Show Rating 19.311. Princess Starbright vs. Valley Girl – WINNER: Princess Starbright 2. Teeny Norman interview 3. All-Pros vs. Great Ginzu/Vladimir the Cruel – WINNER: All-Pros 4. Drool vs. Brute – WINNER: Drool 5. El Presidente/Mighty Leo/Michael T. Wolf politicking 6. CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE: Warhawk © vs. Crash – WINNER: Warhawk Show Notes: Teeny Norman has a sit-down interview where he questions both his chances going forward against Annihilator and the motives of Jet Set Strutter. After their loss, Vladimir the Cruel is attacked by Ninja Star, who leaves Great Ginzu alone. El Presidente is complaining backstage about how the losers in Global Domination were holding him back and if he could get his hands on them. He doesn’t realize that Mighty Leo and Michael T. Wolf are right behind him. He flees when he realizes it. WOW Show Rating 19.12
1. Mike Bugg vs. O’Hooligan – WINNER: O’Hooligan 2. Mandonna vs. Soul Daddy – WINNER: Soul Daddy 3. Mr. Tycoon, Yuppie VP, Pierre P4V commercial 4. Executors vs. Brit Buckingham/Papa Chopper – WINNER: Executors 5. Mandonna’s boutique w/ guest Valedictorian 6. INTERNATIONAL TITLE: Exotic Rick vs. Gepetto Rocco – WINNER: Exotic Rick
Show Notes: Mr. Tycoon and Yuppie VP are shown on a conference call, trying to get a hold of Enormous Pierre. He hangs up on them. Valedictorian is interviewed by Mandonna. He says Exotic Rick can’t hide from him forever. Exotic Rick makes quick work of Gepetto Rocco and then continues to assault him after the bell. He bails as Valedictorian rushes in. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 13, 2020 14:48:58 GMT -5
September 1981 Week 4 Pay 4 View ABCW Show Rating 16.10
1. Chance Solar vs. Keith Blood – WINNER: Chance Solar 2. Red Pirate Rogers vs. Skullgore – WINNER: Skullgore 3. Chet Skye vs. Death Star Boy – WINNER: Death Star Boy 4. Devin Van Winkle vs. Piranha – WINNER: Devin Van Winkle 5. Zen interview 6. Chance Solar vs. Skullgore – WINNER: Chance Solar 7. Devin Van Winkle vs. Death Star Boy – WINNER: Devin Van Winkle 8. BladeBlasters promo 9. Chance Solar vs. Devin Van Winkle – WINNER: Chance Solar Show Notes: Death Star Boy attacks Zen during his interview, which brings out all the competitors to break up the fight. Zen returns the favor during Death Star Boy’s semi-final match against Devin Van Winkle. Chance Solar and Devin Van Winkle put on a wrestling clinic in the finals that had everyone on their feet. Afterward, Van Winkle presented the Cruiserweight Invitational trophy to Solar. RNR Show Rating 17.271. The Working Men (Average Guy/Thumper Moore) vs. Muscle Men – WINNER: Average Guy/Thumper Moore 2. LADIES TITLE: Aurora © vs. Princess Starbright – WINNER: Princess Starbright NEW CHAMP 3. Dangerzone attacks Warhawk 4. El Presidente, Vladimir the Cruel, Great Ginzu trash talk 5. TAG TITLE: Howl & Roar © vs. All-Pros – WINNER: Howl & Roar 6. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Annihilator © vs. Teeny Norman – WINNER: Annihilator Show Notes: The Working Men announce their intentions to challenge for the tag team titles at the next P4V. Warhawk apologizes to Dangerzone for taking his place and winning the belt. Dangerzone accepts the apology, but then attacks him. Cameras find Teeny Norman sprawled out backstage after an attack from an unknown assailant. He slowly gets up and makes his way to the ring. Annihilator grabs a mic and tells him he doesn’t have to do it and they can fight another day. Norman refuses. Annihilator sighs and hits him with a powerslam and gets the quick win. He then throws Norman over his shoulder and takes him to the back. WOW Show Rating 18.15
1. Executors vs. Dobermans – WINNER: Executors 2. WOMEN’S TITLE: Almighty Dolla © vs. Mother Russia – WINNER: Almighty Dolla 3. Studmuffin and Juan Tijuana introduce Freedom Fighter 4. Valedictorian challenges Exotic Rick to a title match 5. TAG TITLE: Island Brothers vs. Money, Inc. – WINNER: Island Brothers 6. WORLD TITLE: Dude Brohan © vs. O’Hooligan – WINNER: O’Hooligan NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Studmuffin and Juan Tijuana say they have a friend that feels the British Invasion has gone too far and he’s made his way to WOW to stop them. A large American flag masked man steps into view. This is Freedom Fighter. Valedictorian challenges Exotic Rick to a title match, calling into question his manhood if he refuses. O’Hooligan throws what appears to be a cup of tea in Dude Brohan’s eyes, temporarily blinding him and enabling the leader of the British Invasion to win the World Heavyweight title. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 13, 2020 15:43:04 GMT -5
SEPTEMBER 1981 RATINGS
WOW 18.12 RNR 17.96 ABCW 15.35
1981 YEAR TO DATE RATINGS RNR 17.94 WOW 17.23
ABCW 14.51
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Post by mriiams on Jun 18, 2020 8:22:13 GMT -5
October 1981 Week 1 ABCW Show Rating 18.28
1. Barbaric Nature trio trash talk 2. Dizzy Lixx vs. GoblinKnight – WINNER: Dizzy LIxx 3. Damon Van Winkle vs. Roboelectro – WINNER: Roboelectro 4. Iron Mask vs. Skullgore – WINNER: Iron Mask 5. Dr. B vs. Slashmaster – WINNER: Slashmaster 6. CRUISER TITLE: Zen © vs. Death Star Boy – WINNER: Death Star Boy NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Roboelectro attacks from the opening bell to the closing bell. His handler is laughing manically throughout. Memphis Prince assists Slashmaster get the victory. Zen is injured during the match, leading to a quicker than expected finish. RNR Show Rating 15.23
1. Teeny’s Playhouse w/ Jet Set Strutter 2. Johnny Kobra vs. Dangerzone – WINNER: Johnny Kobra 3. Thumper Moore vs. Cutthroat Carter – WINNER: Double Count-Out 4. Bobby Blitzworth vs. Magnus Muscle – Winner: Magnus Muscle 5. Mynx vs. Countess – WINNER: Mynx 6. El Presidente vs. Vladimir the Cruel vs. Mighty Leo – WINNER: El Presidente Show Notes: There is no Teeny Norman, only Jet Set Strutter. He destroys the Playhouse set and the fans turn on him rapidly. Max Attack and Warhawk prevent Moon Man and Officer Chip from interfering and Kobra gets the win. The former members of Global Domination tear into each other for a chance at the United States Title with El Presidente getting the win. WOW Show Rating 17.55
1. British Invasion trash talk 2. Boombox vs. Soul Daddy – WINNER: Soul Daddy 3. Reptile Ranger vs. Pelvis Pressly – WINNER: Reptile Ranger 4. Gepetto Rocco vs. Ruffian – WINNER: Ruffian 5. Freedom Fighter vs. Papa Chopper – WINNER: Papa Chopper 6. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Doberman Duke © vs. Chameleon Kid – WINNER: Chameleon Kid NEW CHAMP Show Notes: British Invasion talks trash about the whole WOW roster. They assist Papa Chopper beat Freedom Fighter. They try to assist Doberman Duke, but are thwarted by Zap, Boombox, Freedom Fighter, The Executors, Studmuffin and Juan Tijuana and Chameleon Kid wins the title. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 25, 2020 12:13:44 GMT -5
October 1981 Week 2 ABCW Show Rating 10.12
1. Ace Arcadium/Devin Van Winkle/Sgt. Shipley vs. Dark Invader/Skullgore/Succubus – WINNER: Arcadium/Van Winkle/Shipley 2. Barbaric Nature attack Chet Skye 3. Chance Solar/BladeBlasters vs. Memphis Prince/Nightmares – WINNER: Solar/BladeBlasters 4. Zen vs. Iron Mask – WINNER: Zen 5. Death Star Boy is interviewed 6. LADIES TITLE: Madame Tiki © vs. Auntie Voodoo – WINNER: Madame TIki Show Notes: Solar and the BladeBlasters work very well together to beat Prince and the Nightmares. Death Star Boy gives a cryptic interview about the future and battles for superiority over those that want to rebel. Succubus tried to get involved in the Ladies title match, but was rebuffed by both competitors. RNR Show Rating 16.37
1. Teeny Norman vs. Great Ginzu vs. Jet Set Strutter – WINNER: Jet Set Strutter 2. Warhawk vs. Moon Man – WINNER: Warhawk 3. Ninja Star is interviewed 4. He-Beast vs. Brute – WINNER: He-Beast 5. Herman the Nerd is attacked by the Muscle Men 6. TAG TITLE: Howl & Roar © vs. El Presidente/Vladimir the Cruel – WINNER: Howl & Roar Show Notes: Originally it was just supposed to be Strutter and Ginzu, but Teeny Norman insisted on joining and nearly pinned Strutter before taking the pinfall loss himself. Ninja Star once again gives a mysterious promo about the Asian wrestlers and how they are treated. El Presidente and Vladimir aren't on the same page and the tag champs get a fairly easy win. WOW Show Rating 17.11
1. Valedictorian/Spunky Sparks vs. Exotic Rick/Glam – WINNER: Valedictorian/Sparks 2. Mandonna vs. Cletus Mullet – WINNER: Cletus Mullet 3. Pierre the Enormous is interviewed 4. Dude Brohan/Studmuffin vs. Money, Inc. – WINNER: Dude Brohan/Studmuffin 5. Freedom Fighter is interviewed 6. WORLD TITLE: O’Hooligan © vs. Juan Tijuana – WINNER: O’Hooligan Show Notes: Spunky Sparks approaches Valedictorian and volunteers to be his partner against Rick and Glam. Pierre - from what looks like a French cafe - talks about how much he is enjoying his retirement, despite the people trying to contact him. Freedom Fighter says that the British Invasion will pay for what they did to Hammerhead and Mother Russia. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 27, 2020 15:37:00 GMT -5
October 1981 Week 3 ABCW Show Rating 10.67
1. Metalheads vs. Conquer & Command – WINNER: Conquer & Command 2. Jesse Wild vs. Dungeon Crawler – WINNER: Dungeon Crawler 3. Chance Solar promo 4. Slave Drivers vs. Ghoul & Goblin – WINNER: Slave Drivers 5. Memphis Prince challenges Dark Invader 6. TV TITLE: Ace Arcadium © vs. Piranha – WINNER: Ace Arcadium Show Notes: Chance Solar is fired up and wants a shot at whoever the heavyweight champion will be. Zombie Punk starts pushing Goblin Knight after the match and Dungeon Crawler steps between them. Memphis Prince challenges Dark Invader to put up his title in an iron man match. RNR Show Rating 18.22
1. Ninja Star vs. Johnny Kobra – WINNER: Ninja Star 2. Bug Buster vs. Tennis Pro – WINNER: Bug Buster 3. Teeny Norman training montage 4. Average Guy/Thumper Moore vs. Gladiators – WINNER: Guy/Moore 5. Jet Set Strutter interview 6. UNITED STATES TITLE: He-Beast © vs. El Presidente – WINNER He-Beast Show Notes: Ninja Star comes out to new music and punishes Kobra for trying to out martial arts him. Teeny Norman is shown punching a heavy bag with a picture of Jet Set Strutter attached to it. Strutter tells the crowd that they should be happy that after the P4V, they'll once again have a real champion. WOW Show Rating 18.12
1. Valedictorian vs. Reptile Ranger vs. Mercenary – WINNER: Valedictorian 2. Dude Brohan interview 3. Freedom Fighter/Studmuffin vs. Dobermans – WINNER: Freedom Fighter/Studmuffin 4. Gepetto Rocco vs. Ruffian – WINNER: Gepetto Rocco 5. Soul Daddy attacks Boombox 6. CRUISERWEIGHT TITLE: Chameleon Kid © vs. Pelvis Pressly – WINNER: Chameleon Kid Show Notes: Dude Brohan says he needs to refocus on important things like friends and family and worry about titles later. Freedom Fighter and Studmuffin fight off the rest of the British Invasion and Freedom Fighter challenges O'Hooligan to a title match. Gepetto Rocco gets attacked after the match by Ruffian and Chief Buffalo and is taken out on a stretcher. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 30, 2020 14:20:08 GMT -5
October 1981 Week 4 Pay 4 View ABCW Show Rating 17.18
1. Auntie Voodoo/Kit Pistol attack Madame Tiki 2. TV TITLE: Ace Arcadium © vs. Chance Solar vs. Damon Van Winkle – WINNER: Chance Solar by Count-Out 3. Sgt. Shipley vs. Elfette – WINNER: Sgt. Shipley 4. Terry Van Winkle vs. Piranha – WINNER Terry Van Winkle 5. Cesar Sleaze/Jesse Wild vs. Barbaric Nature – WINNER: Barbaric Nature 6. Submission Match: Devin Van Winkle vs. Death Star Boy – WINNER: Death Star Boy 7. Succubus interview 8. TAG TITLE: BladeBlasters © vs. Nightmares – WINNER: BladeBlasters 9. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Dark Invader © vs. Memphis Prince – WINNER: Dark Invader Show Notes: The TV Title match ends after Solar hits a double superplex to the outside of the ring and he is the only one able to get back into the ring. Barbaric Nature run over the makeshift team of Jesse WIld and Cesar Sleaze. No one comes out to assist Memphis Prince and Dark Invader retains. Chance Solar appears at the top of the ramp and points at Dark Invader's belt to end the show. RNR Show Rating 19.74
1. Princess Starbright, Teeny Norman and Waldo the Dweeb warm up the crowd 2. UNITED STATES TITLE: He-Beast © vs. Ninja Star vs. Great Ginzu – WINNER: Great Ginzu NEW CHAMP 3. Mynx vs. Chaka Crass – WINNER: Chaka Crass 4. Warhawk vs. El Presidente – WINNER: El Presidente 5. All-Pros vs. Gladiators – WINNER: All-Pros 6. Drool vs. Vladimir the Cruel – WINNER: Vladimir the Cruel 7. The Real American Heroes introduce their newest member 8. TAG TITLE: Howl & Roar vs. Average Guy/Thumper Moore – WINNER: Howl & Roar 9. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Annihilator © vs. Jet Set Strutter – WINNER: Jet Set Strutter NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Princess Starbright and Waldo the Dweeb are pumping up the crowd when Jet Set Strutter's music hits. Teeny Norman comes out wearing Strutter's robe to a raucous ovation. Ninja Star only focuses on He-Beast during the match and allows Great Ginzu to get the win. The Real American Heroes introduce Dangerzone as their newest member. Jet Set Strutter comes out without his robe and uses every dirty trick in the book to beat Annihilator to win back the title. WOW Show Rating 19.36
1. Music Video featuring Mandonna/Pop King/Gepetto Rocco/Spunky Sparks 2. INTERNATIONAL TITLE: Exotic Rick © vs. Valedictorian vs. Doberman Denny – WINNER Exotic Rick 3. Mother Russia vs. Almighty Dolla – WINNER Almighty Dolla 4. Reptile Ranger vs. Pelvis Pressly – WINNER: Reptile Ranger 5. Executors vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian – WINNER: Chief Buffalo/Ruffian 6. No Holds Barred: Chameleon Kid vs. Soul Daddy – WINNER: Chameleon Kid 7. Dude Brohan and Studmuffin are interviewed 8. TAG TITLE: Island Brothers © vs. Money, Inc. – WINNER: Island Brothers 9. WORLD TITLE: O’Hooligan © vs. Freedom Fighter – WINNER: O’Hooligan Show Notes: Exotic Rick spends the majority of the match avoiding Valedictorian, getting a cheap pin to win. Dude Brohan and Studmuffin talk about the importance of "family." Freedom Fighter has O'Hooligan locked in his submission hold when Brit Buckingham and Papa Chopper come up on the World of Wrestling Tron and are holding Mother Russia. Brit tells Freedom Fighter that he'd better let the champ win, "or else" Freedom Fighter lays down and O'Hooligan gets the pin. |
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Post by mriiams on Jun 30, 2020 15:01:46 GMT -5
OCTOBER 1981 RATINGS
WOW 18.10 RNR 17.39 ABCW 14.06
1981 YEAR TO DATE RATINGS
RNR 17.89 WOW 17.31
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Post by mriiams on Jun 30, 2020 18:12:27 GMT -5
November 1981 Week 1 ABCW Show Rating 16.58
1. Dark Invader interview 2. Cesar Sleaze vs. Zombie Punk – WINNER: Zombie Punk 3. Damon Van Winkle vs. Keith Blood – WINNER: Damon Van Winkle 4. Iron Mask vs. Skullgore – WINNER: Skullgore 5. Chance Solar vs. Memphis Prince – WINNER: Memphis Prince 6. CRUISER TITLE: Death Star Boy vs. Red Pirate Rogers – WINNER: Red Pirate Rogers NEW CHAMP Show Notes: Dark Invader says he'll fight the winner of the Solar/Prince match for the title at the next show. Prince gets the win with the help of the Nightmares. Red Pirate Rogers wins back the Cruiser Title from Death Star Boy in a hotly contested match. RNR Show Rating 15.94
1. Jet Set Strutter attacks Teeny Norman 2. Crash vs. Officer Chip – WINNER: Crash 3. Thumper Moore vs. Vladimir the Cruel – WINNER: Thumper Moore 4. Bobby Blitzworth vs. Magnus Muscle – WINNER: Magnus Muscle 5. Mighty Leo vs. Brute – WINNER: Mighty Leo 6. UNITED STATES TITLE: Great Ginzu © vs. Drool – WINNER: Great Ginzu Show Notes: Jet Set Strutter beats down Teeny Norman and takes back his robe, screaming "Did you think you could get into my head you little piece of..." Crash gets the victory, but is assaulted by Dangerzone and Moon Man until Warhawk runs in to make the save. Drool has Great Ginzu on the verge of losing the title when a man dressed in all white comes out and spits green mist into Drool's eyes. WOW Show Rating 15.84
1. Creepy Vignette 2. Pop King vs. Cletus Mullet – WINNER: Pop King 3. Studmuffin vs. Chief Buffalo – WINNER: Studmuffin 4. Haka Tonga vs. Doberman Denny – WINNER: Haka Tonga 5. Freedom Fighter vs. Brit Buckingham – WINNER: Freedom Fighter 6. LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Chameleon Kid © vs. Doberman Duke – WINNER: Time Limit Draw Show Notes: The vignette starts with a dark, rainy alley. Booming footsteps are heard.A whisper of a voice is heard. It says "Brohan. Beware. I'm coming for you." Freedom Fighter makes quick work of Buckingham, who refuses to tell him where Mother Russia is. Chameleon Kid and Doberman Duke have each other pinned as the bell rings and the match is declared a draw. |
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Post by mriiams on Jul 2, 2020 12:44:51 GMT -5
November 1981 Week 2 ABCW Show Rating 5.09
1. Buzzsaw vs. Conquer & Command – WINNER: Conquer & Command 2. Lil Thugee vs. GoblinKnight – WINNER: GoblinKnight 3. Chance Solar promo 4. Neon Express vs. Barbaric Nature – WINNER: Barbaric Nature 5. Ace Arcadium interview 6. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Steel Cage: Dark Invader © vs. Memphis Prince – WINNER: Dark Invader Show Notes: Buzzsaw nearly overcomes Conquer & Command, but they finish him off. Chance Solar tells Dark Invader he can only avoid him for so long and his time as champ will be over soon. Dark Invader once again beats Memphis Prince to retain the title. RNR Show Rating 19.52
1. Elimination Match: Warhawk/Johnny Kobra/Max Attack vs. The Real American Heroes – WINNER: Warhawk/Kobra/Attack (Warhawk survives) 2. Rad Racer vs. Cutthroat Carter – WINNER: Cutthroat Carter 3. Mynx & Mighty Leo on a talk show 4. Average Guy/Thumper Moore vs. Great Ginzu/Ninja Shadow - WINNER: Great Ginzu/Ninja Shadow 5. Annihilator interview 6. HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE: Jet Set Strutter © vs. Teeny Norman – WINNER: Jet Set Strutter Show Notes: Warhawk is surrounded by Moon Man, Dangerzone and Officer Chip at the open of the show. Max Attack and Johnny Kobra come to assist and an elimination match is made. Great Ginzu and Ninja Shadow introduce themselves as The Empire after their win. Jet Set Strutter beats Teeny Norman to a bloody pulp and keeps refusing to pin him. Annihilator finally comes out and throws in the towel for Norman. WOW Show Rating 17.32
1. Dude Brohan/Studmuffin vs. Chief Buffalo/Ruffian – WINNER: Dude Brohan/Studmuffin 2. Money, Inc. w/Mr. Fantasy 3. B-Boys/Chameleon Kid vs. Brit Buckingham/Dobermans – WINNER: British Invasion 4. Gepetto Rocco vs. Pelvis Pressly – WINNER: Pelvis Pressly 5. Valedictorian challenges Exotic Rick 6. WOMEN’S TITLE: Almighty Dolla vs. Spunky Sparks – WINNER: Almighty Dolla
Show Notes: After Brohan and Studmuffin's win, audio of footsteps is heard. The British Invasion are run off by a chair wielding Freedom Fighter after the match. Valedictorian challenges Exotic Rick to a 1v1 no BS match. |
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Post by mriiams on Jul 3, 2020 11:42:46 GMT -5
November 1981 Week 3 ABCW Show Rating 7.16
1. Lazer vs. Conquer & Command – WINNER: Conquer & Command 2. Big Thugee vs. Dungeon Crawler – WINNER: Big Thugee 3. Memphis Prince interview 4. Ace Arcadium, Zen, Chance Solar promo 5. Nightmares vs. Barbaric Nature – WINNER: Nightmares 6. Sgt. Shipley vs. Kit Pistol – WINNER: Kit Pistol Show Notes: Conquer & Command get another lopsided win over the tag champs. They challenge the duo to a title match afterward. Arcadium, Solar and Zen are all joking around at a bar. Zen offers Arcadium a beer. He hesitates for a second, saying he has never had one before. Keith Blood and Piranha fight outside the ring while the Nightmares take care of Barbaric Nature inside. RNR Show Rating 17.46
1. Warhawk vs. Moon Man – WINNER: Warhawk 2. Johnny Kobra vs. Officer Chip – WINNER: Officer Chip 3. Teeny’s Playhouse w/guest Annihilator 4. All-Pros vs. Muscle Men – WINNER: Muscle Men 5. El Presidente interview 6. UNITED STATES TITLE: Great Ginzu © vs. Thumper Moore Show Notes: Dangerzone avoids Warhawk in the first match and helps Officer Chip in the second match. Teeny Norman is bandaged up and has a few choice words for Jet Set Strutter. He then calls out Annihilator. The two men stare at each other in silence for a moment and then Teeny Norman holds out his hand and Annihilator shakes it. Ninja Shadow helps Great Ginzu retain his title. WOW Show Rating 18.45
1. Dicky Thunderbird vs. Chameleon Kid vs. Exotic Rick – WINNER: Exotic Rick 2. Mark Bugg vs. Papa Chopper – WINNER: Mark Bugg 3. Dude Brohan interview 4. Money, Inc. attack Haka Tonga 5. Freedom Fighter/Juan Tijuana vs. Dobermans – WINNER: Time Limit Draw 6. Lyndi Harker vs. Glam – WINNER: Lyndi Harker Show Notes: Dude Brohan says he isn't afraid of anyone, especially someone who refuses to show themselves. The footsteps are heard again and some fans would later say they saw Brohan jump a little. After the attack, Tycoon and Yuppie VP take Tonga's belt from him, promising to take the other one as well. With no clear victory, all hell broke loose between the British Invasion, Freedom Fighter, Tijuana, The Executors and, finally, Dude Brohan. |
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