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. 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. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Eddie hits his father, ref Tommy Gilbert, with Missy Hyatts loaded purse then John Tatum runs in and and Devastation Inc attacks Jack, turning him face) He was aided by a great talent raid from World Class Championship Wrestling to add stars like Terry Taylor, Chris Adams, the Freebirds and more. The Bushwhackers How They Survived Their Wild Early Career. Special Feature: Breakup of Hyatt & Hot Stuff International Rock N Roll Express vs. Fabulous Ones (No finish shown), Mid-South Wrestling 3/1/86 So, if you can, load up the WWE Network, find the incorrectly labelled January 6th . 1985-05-25 Mid-South Wrestling TV E298 41 53 . 16 2023 , ! brawl. by AmericanArtist667 $12 $9.00 . Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Irwin & Brown win the UWF tag titels in what is basically a squash, just destroying VS. Randy Colley (born May 2, 1950) is a retired (born May 2, 1950) is a retired In time, Mid-South became the Universal Wrestling Federation. Ted DiBiase had returned from a short-lived run in the WWF, just after Vince McMahon Jr. had taken over the promotion from his father. Sting vs. Bill Watts (Freebirds run in and Gordy hits Watts with the Oriental Spike) 9/10 Bobby Eaton. Watts helped make New Orleans a hot wrestling town with strong crowds for the Superdome events. 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. [324] Footage, prototypes and artwork exists under ownership of co-authors Frederic Houde and Laurent Cluzel. Begun in 1979, for nearly a decade, Mid-South, later becoming the UWF, was one of the best promotions for anyone loving classic wrestling. On April 14 he was reunited with Moondog Spot, losing to The Rougeau Brothers on Prime Time Wrestling. Chamo, Clips of Slater vs. Jake Roberts in the TV Title Tournament Finals. But after the match, Fantastics vs Jack Victory & Mike George, PPW, 12/20/86 (Ends up turning into a 6-man with Chavo Guerrero & Art Crews) On September 1, 1981 he mounted an unsuccessful challenge to WWF World Heavyweight Champion Bob Backlund, but was defeated. Foraging is limited in the cool, wet Three wide, blue-green rivers fall across open lands where generous winters of the south, but the animals come gods reign and mortal clans roam through the great cycle of seasons. Hayes runs Taylor into the guardrail, knocking him down. UWF Video Highlights Special coverage of major events such as Wrestlemania and Triplemania. Bruise Brothers vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare Taras Bulba (w/Eddie Gilbert) vs. Tracey Smothers . Ted Dibiase/Michael Hayes Brawl (Hayes is doing color commentary when Dibiase comes out to challenge him; they brawl briefly, before Hayes flees and Dibiase takes over on color) ~ Jake Roberts Interview huge brawl ensues) Within a few weeks, he was re-packaged as "Moondog Hawkins", soon after that being renamed "Moondog Rex". Missing Link vs Jack Victory, 6/28/86 (Clip Dark Journey slaps Victory) 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]. On March 14 they captured the USWA World Tag Team Championship from Billy Joe Travis and The Spellbinder. Crockett Cup 86 Video Watch Mid-South Wrestling Season 3 Weekly episodic shows from one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1980s. They journeyed to the NWA to win titles there, with Condrey replaced by Stan Lane, who became an even better . Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar (A Second Masked Superstar debuts and attacks He was only 45 years old. Sheepherders vs. Ricky Gibson & Perry Jackson 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 Then a whole bunch of other guys come out and we get a big Sadly, a combination of bad luck and timing crushed the promotion just as it was about to take off. All about the world of wrestling and wrestling; WWE, RAW, UFC, CMLL, AAA. As 1987 began, Watts had all the ingredients to grow until fate took a turn. Free shipping . Rob Ricksteiner & Ricky Starr Matt Morgan in WWE: Where Did It All Go Wrong? [14], In 1994, Colley was called as a prosecution witness in the Vince McMahon steroid distribution trial on Long Island, New York.[15]. Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts (Roberts gives Taylor a nice faceburn by rubbing his face into the mat), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/15/86 Before 2022, Memphis University School had had only one state champion, and that was 18 years earlier. Sheepherders vs Brett Sawyer & Tracy Smothers The territory had some terrific storylines with Watts ahead of his time with episodic wrestling tales. While not a great worker, JYD exploded with charisma, the crowds loving his drive, his dancing and more. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Al Perez, Mid-South Wrestling 2/1/86 Detroit Demolition[3] The Nightmare, Mid-South Wrestling 1/18/86 Ernie passed away at the age of 68 in 2007 from colon cancer. The natural chemistry between the two teams could be felt every time they stepped in the ring together. Michael Hayes vs Iceman Parsons (TV Time runs out as Hayes whips Parsons & Ted Dibiase), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/27/86 Jan 5 2021 42 mins. Missing Link) Freebirds & Sting attacking Bill Watts, 6/28/86 Jim Ross selects the winner of the UWF trival contest Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. Ted Dibiase Bad Reputation video comes to the ring with no one. CH-CH-CHANGES Begun in 1979, for nearly a decade, Mid-South, later becoming the UWF, was one of the best promotions for anyone loving classic wrestling. Bill Irwin vs Gary Young, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/6/86 The Moondogs would join the company full time and feuded with the Rock 'n' Roll Express, wrestling to a series of no contests. Jack Victory & Lady Maxine interview Colley wrestled his last match for IWA Mid-South in 1997. 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 $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 Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. JR Hogg & Shawn OReilly [12], Colley would return in a one-off on November 26, 1988. Over the course of a few weeks, they were promoted through a series of vignettes in which they were beaten up in saloons, searched ghost towns, were jailed, and rode horses. Back in the 1980s, the territories still ruled wrestling. Interview w/Bill Watts Re: Comback match against the Russians ), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/26/86 Savannah Jack vs Buddy Roberts, 12/13/86 (Finish only Michael Hayes comes out with a jar of cream but runs off without doing anything) The Stagger Lee character would continue until the time ran out on the loser leaves town clause. BOTH guys come out and start brawling with OMG. The voice behind the Mid-South product would soon become synonymous with the sound of professional wrestling for a generation to come. ~ Eddie Gilbert Interview (Eddie announces his retirement) After his time in Universal, Williams went on to a storied run in the NWA. 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; This will be a short opening. Not everyone can be cut into a Tiffany diamond afterward, but many who came through Mid-South most certainly shined like one. Sheepherders vs Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase, UWF TV, 3/22/86 (JIP the Sheepherders win the Mid-South Tag titles) John Tatum & Jack Victory vs Iceman Parsons & Missing Link (Turns into a big mess when Dark Journey & Missy Hyatt get into a catfight. This allowed Watts the opportunity to have his workers featured on wrestling cards at two of the greatest venues for professional wrestling in the country, the revered Sam Houston Coliseum, and the Louisiana Superdome. 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But its legacy endures thanks to its wonderful style. Here, THE BROTHERS winter brings rain, which causes the land to bloom. never lost the WCCW World title despite WCCW saying Black Bart beat him. Dick Slater vs. Ricky Gibson However, the UWF was still doing great in the ratings and there was a chance it could rise up. Universal Wrestling Federation 11/8/86 A visit from Santa Saw Kamala vs Dave Peterson (No match Hacksaw Duggan attacks Kamala) Cornette is a classic case in point here. [Photo: @WrestlingIsKing on Twitter]One Man Gang lost the UWF Title to Big Bubba Rogers just before he departed for his career-changing run in the WWF in May of 1987. Buzz Sawyer w/Rick Steiner vs. Terry Taylor w/Chavo Gurrero (Taylor wins the TV title), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/14/86 Watts had other acts growing under his wing at this time as well. Buzz Sawyer vs. Al Perez ), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/22/86 The Freebirds introduce Sunshine as their valet Koko B. Ware vs. Shawn OReilly One Man Gang vs Jeff Gaylord (PWI Tournament) Magnum gets mad and charges at him, but Shadow chokes Magnum in the corner with his own t-shirt. Traylor would follow soon after, and the pair would combine forces to become one of the most feared tag teams of that generation in the WWF: The Twin Towers. Buzz Sawyer vs Ted Dibiase (Dibiase taunts Michael Hayes before the match) Rob Ricksteiner Hacksaw Duggan vs The Libyan Most of which because of fights with fans during his career as a manager to the heels of wrestling. Mid-South Wrestling Results 1983 Promoting the Areas of: Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi Promoter: Bill Watts (Below are match listings for the complete year of 1983 from the Mid-South Wrestling television network.) Fabulous Ones vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Ricky Gibson In 1983, Bill Watts started a talent exchange with Jerry Jarrett at the CWA. Dr. Death & Ted Dibiase vs The Sheepherders Perry Jackson vs Kamala 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. Ted Dibiase vs Gary Young 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. OMG is given the belt.) Our wrestling history is gold! That was before cable, so it was the end of wrestling on TV in my area for a few years. Wrestling with Moondog Spot (Larry Latham), the Moondogs made their debut on October 25, 1982 in a match at the Omni against Brad Armstrong and Tito Santana. Welcome back to our exploration of the history of the Wrestling Territories, friends. Gustavo Mendoza vs. Koko B. Ware [19] In early 1994 the duo moved on to feud with The Bruise Brothers and began to split their time between the promotion and the United States Wrestling Association. They were still doing okay in the ratings, but Watts realized he couldnt keep going, so in April 1987, he sold the UWF to Jim Crockett Promotions, aka WCW. Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs Gary Young & Brett Sawyer (Lots of run-ins and a brawl) 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. Special Feature: Hyatt & Hot Stuff International saving Doc) July 17, 1976 - Superdome Extravaganza in New Orleans, LA at The Superdome: Pat Barrett b Tom Jones, Ted DiBiase and Jay Clayton b Randy Tyler and Bobby Jaggers, Nelson Royal b Ron Starr, Grizzly Smith b Sigfried Stanke, Bobo Johnson and Farmer Pete b Little Tokyo and Billy the Red, Dick the Bruiser vs Abdullah the . The 411 Rating. Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Finish only from previous week Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) The next night. Colley's highest profile match was losing to the Junkyard Dog at Halloween Havoc 90. Sheepherders vs Fantastics (the Fantastics win the UWF tag title), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/12/86 [8], Colley made his debut for the UWF on April 10, 1985. OMAHA One final swing in a back-and-forth affair was enough for the state's top team Tuesday night. Ross was soon promoted to the familiar play-by-play spot that would highlight his career in professional wrestling. Gilbert all get up and walk out) The Bladerunners 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. Savannah Jack vs Art Crews Status of matches the conference at which g. O. Allen and it. Hacksaw Duggan & Koko B Ware vs Sting & Kortsia Korchenko (Steve Williams runs in to keep Duggan from being buried under the Soviet Missing Link vs Gustavo Mendoza Colley died on December 14, 2019 in Jackson, Tennessee (a week after undergoing amputation of his right leg above the knee) from a blood infection and complications relating to diabetes. 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. Dusty Rhodes not only rose to fame in the 1970s but even became a world champion. 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. Bill Watts Stripping Dick Slater of TV Title (Slater gave the title to Sawyer the previous week but is now claiming its his since Buzz Sawyer lost Interview w/Bill Watts It nearly happened as Watts had heard of how Vince McMahons attempts to take over TBSs showing of Georgia Championship Wrestling had flopped. 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). Plus, Jake Roberts is in action, a look at the battle between Billy Jack Haynes and Kamala, and much more! [21] The Moondogs left USWA that fall, a year before the promotion closed its doors. Butch Reed vs. Mike Scott But he was under a mask so Ken Mantell refuses.) Rick Steiner vs Gary Young Community Grade. He took on the persona of The Junkyard Dog, complete with an entrance including him pushing a shopping cart to the ring filled with junk he aptly called his "junk wagon" before he started using his trademark collar and chain gimmick. She takes the candy but doesnt leave with Eddie.) The Moondogs made their return on the March 4th, 1984 edition of All American Wrestling and defeating Bobby Fulton and Brian Madden. A video Christmas Carol, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/27/86 Eddie Gilbert pays off Jack Victory to get his match leading to ~ Dick Slater Interview (Jake Roberts/Slater confrontation, Jake DDTs Dark Journey!) He was active in professional wrestling until the end of his life and made a famous appearance at the ECW pay-per-view, WrestlePalooza, in 1998. Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Tatum & Victory win the UWF tag titles) While a good wrestler, Watts was one of the best bookers the business has ever known. Here is the story of this once-great wrestling territorys rise and ultimate demise. The best heat is always real heat. Dick Slater vs. Dr. Death (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) The Glassman vs The Libyan 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. Randy the Mountaineer[3] Video Feature: UWFs first Dallas show, 7/27/86 Kortsia Korchenko vs Ricky Gibson Another fun bit was him leaving town only to return as the masked Stagger Lee. Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts (Lumberjack Tag ends in a huge brawl when all the lumberjacks start He can be reached by e-mail at squints72hhi@gmail.com. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Rick Gibson & Tracy Smothers, Mid-South Wrestling 3/15/86 Missing FINAL MID SOUTH SHOW, UWF Eventually, he was teamed with "Moondog King" (Edward John White) as "The Moondogs" tag team. Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs John Tatum & Jack Victory, 11/15/86 and Jake Roberts. Michael Hayes giving Jim Ross a Badstreet t-shirt They became embroiled in a lengthy feud with the Fabulous Ones and lost the titles to them three weeks later. Dark Journey throwing a drink on Lady Maxine, 5/17/86 (Clip) 1951 South Africa to England. Bill Irwin vs Jeff Raitz Interview w/Ted Dibiase (Clip of Michael Hayes whipping Dibiase, 9/6/86) WWFOldSchool.com is a property owned & managed by Dynamite Digital Media. Skandor Akbar & One Man Gang challenging Jim Duggan, Universal Wrestling Federation 9/20/86 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. Fantastics & Missing Link vs Sting, Rick Steiner & Eddie Gilbert (TV Time Runs Out), Universal Wrestling Federation 12/20/86 Chavo Guerrero vs Ken Massey After buying out Leroy McGuirk, Watts renamed it Mid-South and while withdrawing from the NWA, he would still have the NWA Champion defend the belt at some big shows. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! At that point, the champs) 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. 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