Brett Sawyer Read More. Bobby Eaton had been a journeyman wrestler in 1984 when Jim Cornette came to Mid-South from Memphis. Jim Duggan vs. Dick Slater (Eddie Gilbert & Korchenko attack the Hacksaw before the bell), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/3/86 while the top-selling LandCruiser Prado in mid-spec GXL flavour is priced from $67,530. Starting as a referee, Ross was soon moved to the commentating booth and quickly became the voice of the promotion. Recap & Interviews regarding tag titles being held up 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. Opinion. Kamala & One Man Gang vs Brett Sawyer & Ken Massey 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 . Ken One Man Gang & Leroy Brown come down to ringside and also begin brawling. Free shipping . Michael Hayes kissing Dark Journey and getting slapped 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. [14], In 1994, Colley was called as a prosecution witness in the Vince McMahon steroid distribution trial on Long Island, New York.[15]. His matches against the likes of Butch Reed, Nikolai Volkoff, Krusher Khrushchev, and others . Who or what were 20. Al Perez & Brett Wayne Sawyer vs. Gustavo Mendoza & Joe Malcolm Missy Hyatt confirms this in a poolside interview Mid South Wrestling Logo Sticker By jason tully From $1.82 Mid-South Championship Wrestling Essential T-Shirt By IrishWhipMedia From $24.07 Sputnik Monroe Essential T-Shirt By IrishWhipMedia From $24.07 Mid-South Wrestling logo Essential T-Shirt By IrishWhipMedia From $24.07 Mid-South Coliseum Memphis Tennessee Roundhouse Classic T-Shirt Dibiase brawl as the credits roll), Universal Wrestling Federation 6/28/86 While Vince McMahon and his WWE was starting to grow, the wrestling world was still divided into smaller territories, several of which were just as strong in their own ways. Crockett Cup 86 Video Eddie Gilbert announces a merger between Hot Stuff Inc. and Hyatt International Your Grade. Rob Ricksteiner & Ricky Starr She takes the candy but doesnt leave with Eddie.) Tekno Team 2000 What kind of gimmick was that? Rock & Roll Express & Ricky Gibson vs. Jim Ross: WELCOME EVERYONE TO MID SOUTH WRESTLING! A brilliant angle had him blinded by the Freebirds, leading to a sellout crowd for the payoff matches. While continuing to defeat preliminary opposition on television, the Dogs were winless against the Freebirds. Watts helped make New Orleans a hot wrestling town with strong crowds for the Superdome events. comes to the ring with no one. Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs Gary Young & Joe Savoldi The Rock 'n' Roll Express and Midnight Express began their legendary feud in this territory along with Jim Cornettes rise as manager. 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. 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. Ernie Ladd inducted him into the WWE Hall of Fame on March 13, 2004. Dark Journey introduces Missing Link as her mystery wrestler who squashes Gustavo Mendoza Welcome back to our exploration of the history of the Wrestling Territories, friends. [323] Cancelled due to competition from Thunder Force IV and high cost of cartridge manufacturing. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 11/22/86 Matt Morgan in WWE: Where Did It All Go Wrong? However, by the fall, Crockett was taking over and decided the UWF simply wasnt important. ~ Jake Roberts Interview mid south wrestling All Auction Buy It Now Best Match 303 Results Wrestler Buying Format All Filters Mid-South Wrestling Association "WRESTLING ALL STARS" 1984 Calendar! Interviews w/Hayes, Gordy & Dibiase Interview w/Michael Hayes & Dark Journey 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. ~ Al Perez music video (Winning) Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Eddie hits his father, ref Tommy Gilbert, with Missy Hyatts loaded purse then John Tatum runs in and Michael Hayes w/Sunshine vs. Gary Young Eddie Gilbert vs. Koko B. Ware (Steve Williams makes the save), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/19/86 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. This was what led to the release from Turner Broadcasting. TV Champion Jake Roberts vs. Gustavo Mendoza, Mid-South Wrestling 2/15/86 They are not intended for use in medical settings and are not designed to prevent transmission of disease. Watts then announces that on June 21, 1982, in New Orleans, Junkyard Dog, the then-Louisiana Heavyweight and Mid-South Tag Team Champion, defeated Bob Roop for . -JR talks to Dr. Death, who has . It wasnt until he came to the office of Bill Watts in Shreveport, Louisiana, that his professional wrestling career transcended to another level. Mid South Wrestling (TV Series 1981-1986) - IMDb 209 All topics Mid South Wrestling TV Series 1981-1986 IMDb RATING 8.2 /10 18 YOUR RATING Rate Sport Weekly episodic shows from one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1980s. Perry Jackson & Steve Doll vs. Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. UWF Top 10 Rankings After the tipping point of the feud went in favor of the Freebirds, JYD began to work another famous gimmick used in several territories and still do this day, as he went under the disguise of a mask and wrestled as an alter-identity. Despite promises by Crockett to keep the promotion going, the UWF folded and was absorbed by his Mid-Atlantic Wrestling promotion just six months later. 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. One of his most significant feuds was with the Freebirds, where they had blinded the Dog with hair cream. He was replaced by Ole Anderson and moved onto the WWF for a short-lived stay of employment. 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 1985-05-25 Mid-South Wrestling TV E298 41 53 . 16 2023 , ! Watts was poised to take over the two-hour slot occupied by the WWF when Jim Crockett and his Mid-Atlantic promotion swooped in and backdoored Watts out of the deal. The Fantastics & Terry Taylor, Universal Wrestling Federation 4/26/86 On January 4, 1987, in Springfield, Massachusetts, Colley was repackaged as "Smash" in the new tag team of Demolition, facing and defeating the Islanders[12] before later taking part in a battle royal won by Pete Doherty. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Al Perez, Mid-South Wrestling 2/1/86 Born in 1939, William Watts Jr. grew up in the dust-blown state of Oklahoma around the horse ranches and cattle herds that would lead him to adopt his familiar nickname of "Cowboy.". Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Tatum & Victory win the UWF tag titles) [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. Eddie Gilbert vs John Tatum (Dark Journey comes out & attacks Missy Hyatt; Eddie makes the save then KOs Dark Journey with Missys This caused friction between Williams and longtime friend and fellow UWF alumni, Jim Ross, who had brought Dr. Death into the WWF and the Brawl For All series with some considerable fanfare. The Desperadoes entered the ring for the first time at house show in Charlotte, NC on May 12, 1991, where they (Bart and Dutch Mantell) were defeated by The Young Pistols. All of the UWF titles were then summarily won by Crocketts own workers and then left to fade out of use altogether. North American Champion Dick Slater vs. Jake Roberts (No DQ Match from SHC, Jake wins the gold!) Duggan cuts Fantastics vs Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts (No match Angel of Death runs in and they destroy the Fantastics) They went to the bank in every town they traveled to, and they still have that drawing power today. Terry Taylor vs Buddy Roberts Sting & Rick Steiner vs Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero 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. WWFOldSchool.com is a property owned & managed by Dynamite Digital Media. Forgot your password? Mid-South North American Champ Mr. Wrestling II beat Ernie Ladd via DQ. After his time in Universal, Williams went on to a storied run in the NWA. ~ Terry Taylor music video (When the going gets tough), Mid-South Wrestling 2/23/86 Watts isnt letting that happen.) It also boasted stars who would later become some of the biggest names in the business. 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. The 411 Rating. In 1996 the duo returned once more, defeating Jimmy Harris and Ron Harris at the Mid South Coliseum on January 2. He was the favorite of children of all ages and races worldwide. Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar (A Second Masked Superstar debuts and attacks Blade Runners vs. David Peterson & Perry Jackson With the notable exceptions of Rick Steiner and Sting, the rest of the UWF roster never got a big shot in WCW. One Man Gang vs Jeff Gaylord (PWI Tournament) In time, Mid-South became the Universal Wrestling Federation. The territory had some terrific storylines with Watts ahead of his time with episodic wrestling tales. That was before cable, so it was the end of wrestling on TV in my area for a few years. saving Doc) Williams & Gordy then jump in as well. These are a few things to know about Mid-South and what made it so important to the wrestling world of its time and why so many fans have fond memories of it today. Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Irwin & Brown win the UWF tag titels in what is basically a squash, just destroying Al Perez & Ricky Gibson vs. George "One Man Gang" Gray is retired and lives in Baton Rouge. 9/10 Bobby Eaton. Dark Journey throwing a drink on Lady Maxine, 5/17/86 (Clip) Watch Mid-South Wrestling Season 3 Weekly episodic shows from one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1980s. Michael Hayes vs Iceman Parsons (TV Time runs out as Hayes whips Parsons & Ted Dibiase), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/27/86 The Sheepherders, Universal Wrestling Federation 6/21/86 Missing Link vs Jack Victory, 6/28/86 (Clip Dark Journey slaps Victory) Fantastics vs Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 5/24/86 Dick Slater vs Butch Reed ~ Dick Slater Interview Not everyone can be cut into a Tiffany diamond afterward, but many who came through Mid-South most certainly shined like one. We have filled up the tank and are heading on a 13-hour cross-country journey from where we left off at Big Time Wrestling in Detroit to Tulsa, Oklahoma, the home of Mid-South Wrestling. Quite possibly the best single episode of pro wrestling ever taped for TV. In June 1984 Colley received two singles shots against WWF Champion Hulk Hogan on the Canadian television tapings that aired on both Maple Leaf and All-Star wrestling. Chavo Guerrero vs The Libyan One Man Gang vs Jeff Raitz On March 14 they captured the USWA World Tag Team Championship from Billy Joe Travis and The Spellbinder. [5] For the remainder of the 1970s he moved around various National Wrestling Alliance territories.[5]. Kamala vs Koko B. Ware (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 8/9/86 Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Rick Gibson & Tracy Smothers, Mid-South Wrestling 3/15/86 Missing FINAL MID SOUTH SHOW, UWF Bill Irwin & Leroy Brown vs John Tatum & Jack Victory, 11/15/86 The Fantastics vs. One Man Gang vs Ken Massey Ernie Ladd had also returned to the area and began to help Watts with booking and was instrumental in building one of the biggest names to come out of the Mid-South territory. Mid-South Wrestling (1.12.1985) Review. Here, THE BROTHERS winter brings rain, which causes the land to bloom. Buzz Sawyer vs Ted Dibiase (Dibiase taunts Michael Hayes before the match) Terry Taylor on Working With The Stiff Von Erichs Brothers, Bill Behrens | Wrestlings Super-Agent Who Discovered AJ Styles, Michel Martel The Tragic Passing of Rick Martels Brother. The natural chemistry between the two teams could be felt every time they stepped in the ring together. Tags: wrestling, pro-wrestler, jyd, thump, mid-south-wrestling Back to Design. Kamala vs Tracy Smothers Eventually, he was teamed with "Moondog King" (Edward John White) as "The Moondogs" tag team. to Tatum losing and Dark Journey winning Missy Hyatt as a valet for a day. Kamala vs Dave Peterson (No match Hacksaw Duggan attacks Kamala) 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. Koko B. Ware vs. [10], On February 22, 1986 Colley made his return to the WWF on a house show in Melbourne, Australia and lost to Jacques Rougeau. They built it to a sellout in the Superdome that drew a crowd of nearly thirty thousand. Hank Aaron, baseball legend in Atlanta and EVP for the Braves organization, pushed for him to be fired after specific comments and opinions that Watts had voiced came to his attention. In 1983, Bill Watts started a talent exchange with Jerry Jarrett at the CWA. In the summer the Moondogs regained the USWA Tag Team Championship for a final time. Bill Watts announces Mid South will change names in two weeks Ted Dibiase & Steve Williams video Living in America He had NWA World Heavyweight Championship matches that date back to 1970. [2] Later on he would team with Koko B. Ware as one half of the "Pretty Young Things". The Genius Cast with Lanny Poffo (2018-19), HOMAGE.com Our favorite in retro wrestling attire! Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Finish only from previous week Sting & Gilbert win UWF tag titles) three-way brawl with the guys all attacking each other) Watts threw gas on the flames by showing the piece of video repeatedly on television. The Freebirds fanned the heat through the feud until it reached a white-hot state when Ritters wife gave birth to his first child, and Watts brought this into the angle. Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Missy Hyatt rakes Tommy Rogers eyes, then slaps him,then Dark Journey slaps Missy) Hype for the 6/14/86 Superdome show One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan (Tons of run-ins) UWF Top 10 Watts had other acts growing under his wing at this time as well. ~ Eddie Gilbert Interview (Eddie announces his retirement) Journey, so its 2 vs 3 until he comes out late in the match and all hell breaks loose.) [3] Contents 1 Professional wrestling career Dick Slater vs Tracy Smothers ), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/13/86 Leroy Brown vs Jeff Gaylord Perry Jackson vs Kamala never lost the WCCW World title despite WCCW saying Black Bart beat him. In short hes embarrased by Hot Stuff and resigns as a referee. One notable bit is Watts failed to trademark the UWF name, which Herb Abrams later used for an infamous promotion. Jun 1 Future Dark Side Of The Ring Episode Ideas - Part 2. Akbar comes out & challenges him to a match vs Savannah Rick Gibson vs Buzz Sawyer Universal Wrestling Federation 11/8/86 Missing Link w/Dark Journey vs Rick Steiner(a decidedly not blind Eddie Gilbert attacks Link with a chair) The Nightmare[2] His outspokenness often came back to bite him, no matter how hard he tried to do the right thing. One Man Gang & General Skandor Akbar demanding a title shot (Both guys refuse to leave the ring until OMG is promised a title shot. Video on the 6/14/86 Superdome show including the ending of Ric Flair vs. Ricky Morton En route to a World's title match between 2 consensus HoFers lie 60 minutes of drama & suspense with a double turn leaving DiBiase a hero after 3 years as THE top heel. Watts is a member of several Halls of Fame, including Wrestling Observer (1996), WWE (2009), Professional Wrestling (2013), Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling (2013), as well as being honored by the Cauliflower Alley Club in 2001. Ripper Hawkins One Man Gang vs Bobby Perez Missing Link vs Gustavo Mendoza Savannah Jack vs The Libyan (Before the match, Buddy Landel comes out and challenges Savannah Jack and eats a superkick for his trouble) Mantell comes out and kicks them both out of the building.) Fantastics vs Joe Malcolm & Gustavo Mendoza But, just as wrestling was about to enter its most significant boom period, things crumbled. 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 Great stuff. Jan 5 2021 42 mins. Jim Ross reads a letter from Dark Journey to Michael Hayes This visualization can cement the triggers that cause . Plus, Jake Roberts is in action, a look at the battle between Billy Jack Haynes and Kamala, and much more! Masked Superstar vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer Far and away, the biggest star Mid-South knew was the Junkyard Dog. Missing Link w/Dark Journey vs. Jack Victory (Lady Maxine is gone and Victory looses the match vowing revenge with one phone call.), Universal Wrestling Federation 7/5/86 Koko B. Ware vs The Shadow Deadeye Dick[3] Universal Wrestling Federation 3/22/86 FIRST UWF SHOW -Your hosts are Boyd Pierce and Joel Watts. 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 Review of the Bill Watts history with Gilbert and the Russian Flag Steve Williams given PWI Most Improved Wrestler awawar at University of Oklahoma, 11/8/86, Universal Wrestling Federation 11/29/86 Valey for a Day (Missy Hyatt cleaning Dark Journeys house Butch Reed vs. Mike Scott Ray Traylor continued to work in both the WWF and WCW during his career and stints in Japan. Jack Victory vs David Peterson Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Second of the three title matches Eddie Gilbert comes out and gives Missy Hyatt some roses, Terry Taylor vs. Clips of The Fantastics winning the UWF tag title with locker room interview 8.6. WWF Old School is dedicated to Wrestling fans all over the globe who love and dig Old School Wrestling (now WWE). Gustavo Mendoza vs. Koko B. Ware Sheepherders challenge Dr. Death & DiBiase He was returning home from visiting North Carolina to see his daughter graduate from high school. The world of Pro-Wrestling is filled with a lot of hot talent. The Nightmare, Mid-South Wrestling 1/18/86 Terry Gordy vs Ted Dibiase, 10/17/86 (Cage Last 2 min shown Famous angle where Dibiase appears to win the UWF title from Gordy in 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 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. mid south wrestling rosterdating someone less cultured 330 brookline ave, boston, ma 02215 . be. Sadly, a combination of bad luck and timing crushed the promotion just as it was about to take off. Gary Young vs Gustavo Mendoza Koko B. Ware vs. Shawn OReilly The Stagger Lee character would continue until the time ran out on the loser leaves town clause. That gave Crockett the exposure to become the face of the NWA and eventually transform into WCW. As 1987 began, Watts had all the ingredients to grow until fate took a turn. Missing Link & Chris Adams vs One Man Gang & Savannah Jack (After the match, Skandor Akbar berates Savannah Jack, calling him boy I am Jim Ross alongside Bill Watts an. Watts soon re-launched the promotion as his own Mid-South Wrestling Association and withdrew from the previous partnership with the NWA. Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter tore down boundaries wherever he went and brought smiles to millions of faces during his career. Roberts. Terry Taylor vs. Jake Roberts (#1 Contenders match), Mid-South Wrestling 3/8/86 2 DVDs Mid South Wrestling Giants Midgets Heroes Villain 1 & 2 RARE OOP SALE! Video on Jim Duggan retiring the North American title & the UWF title tournament -Shadow, a burly masked man, slaps Magnum right in the face. 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