The Libyan vs. Terry Taylor Missing Link w/Dark Journey & Iceman Parsons vs. Freebirds vs Bill Watts, Jim Duggan & Terry Taylor, Universal Wrestling Federation 8/2/86 However, the NWA World Heavyweight Champion would continue to defend the title on MSW shows, which helped hike up live event sales. Video Feature: UWFs first Dallas show, 7/27/86 Buzz Sawyer vs. Perry Jackson [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. He took the amazing, established tag team of the Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton (The Rock n Roll Express) and several other wrestlers, including a trio of talent that he would bring together as one of the most notable tag teams in wrestling history and give the RnR Express their most despised rivals ever. In 1986, Watts made a huge move to go national. Gustavo Mendoza vs Bobby Perez Rick Steiner vs Koko B. Ware Sting & Rick Steiner vs Brett Sawyer & The Glassman (After the match, Missy Hyatt celebrates by kissing Eddie Gilbert) Masks sold on TeePublic are for general public use only. Remember me Not recommended on shared computers. 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 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. In a strange twist of fate, Ted Turner bought out Crockett promotions to form WCW later and presented Watts with the opportunity to run the show as the lead booker. Check out this clip of now WWE Hall of Famer Bill Goldberg capturing the You can watch the complete episode of WCW Pro from January 20, 1996 below: Copyright 2022. Rob Ricksteiner, Shawn OReilley & Mike Scott Mid-South Wrestling 1/4/86 Dick Slater vs. Dr. Death (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) Butch Reed vs. Mike Scott Bruise Brothers vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare Jake Roberts vs. Buzz Sawyer (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) Humongous vs. Perry Jackson Al Perez & Ricky Gibson vs. Sheepherders vs Brett Sawyer & Tracy Smothers They became embroiled in a lengthy feud with the Fabulous Ones and lost the titles to them three weeks later. Hayes runs Taylor into the guardrail, knocking him down. Gustavo Mendoza vs. Koko B. Ware Watts was all set to take over that slot, but at the last minute, Jim Barnett managed to get Jim Crocketts Mid-Atlantic Territory the space instead. Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. Kamala & One Man Gang vs Brett Sawyer & Ken Massey Moondog Rex[3] 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. and Devastation Inc attacks Jack, turning him face) One of the most successful and most acclaimed territorial promotions was Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling, which was actually only in operation under that name for six and a half years. Jeff Gaylord vs Joe Malcolm Sting and Jim Hellwig (the Ultimate Warrior) came into the territory from a short run in WCCW as the Blade Runners, and creative consultant Ken Mantell also came aboard from Texas. ~ Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death Interview Steve Williams given PWI Most Improved Wrestler awawar at University of Oklahoma, 11/8/86, Universal Wrestling Federation 11/29/86 Issolboch, South Dakota If you build it, they will come "If I kill them, they will come, got it!" What?!? He briefly reunited with Demolition Ax (Bill Eadie) and his "New Demolition" partner Blast (Carmine Azzato), on the independent circuit before the WWF sent Eadie a cease and desist letter. 10 Things Fans Should Know About The Mid-South Wrestling Association, 10 Short-Lived Wrestling Promotions You Should Learn About, 10 Wrestling Bookers And The Most Famous Idea They Came Up With. [3] Contents 1 Professional wrestling career But he was under a mask so Ken Mantell refuses.) Interview w/Ted Dibiase With JR on the mic, Mid-South had the voice it needed to put the fans on the edge of their seats. Gary Young vs The Libyan Watts core audience was too busy fighting to keep their homes to care what happened in a wrestling ring and attendance plummeted. 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 . One Man Gang vs Gary Young [4], In 1976 he joined Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling and began wrestling under his real name for the first time. In most cases, it brought out their inner strengths and tested their heart for this business. ), Universal Wrestling Federation 9/13/86 . The natural chemistry between the two teams could be felt every time they stepped in the ring together. One of his most significant feuds was with the Freebirds, where they had blinded the Dog with hair cream. Humongous vs. Perry Jackson Watts, however, doesnt come out) Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs Gary Young & Brett Sawyer (Lots of run-ins and a brawl) Leroy Brown vs Bobby Perez (Danny Hodge does commentary) Pro Wrestling Moments. Mid-South Wrestling-Giants Midgets Heroes & Villia DVD 2007 . Buzz Sawyer vs. Al Perez (Perez is replaced by HACKSAW DUGGAN who returns to MSW! His song off of The Wrestling Album, Grab Them Cakes, even landed him on a Soul Train appearance with show alumni Vicki Sue Robinson. Bruise Brothers vs. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare Buddy Roberts vs Savannah Jack (Jack wins the UWF TV title) Interview w/Bill Watts Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar vs. Rick Gibson & Tracy Smothers, Mid-South Wrestling 3/15/86 Missing FINAL MID SOUTH SHOW, UWF One notable bit is Watts failed to trademark the UWF name, which Herb Abrams later used for an infamous promotion. Valey for a Day (Missy Hyatt cleaning Dark Journeys house The Moondogs would continue with the promotion for the next three months, wrestling The Wild Samoans and various combinations that included Stan Hansen.[6]. A video Christmas Carol, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/27/86 Kortsia Korchenko vs Tracey Smothers Not long after, Duggan would pick up a 24 and take on the nickname of Hacksaw and be remembered as one of the biggest fan favorites of the WWF 80s. It was followed by Watts' attempt at a national product, the Universal Wrestling Federation, and it was preceeded by Leroy McGuirk's NWA Tri-State promotion. Jan 5 2021 42 mins. Sheepherders vs. Bruise Brothers The Fantastics w/Steve Williams, Universal Wrestling Federation 5/10/86 They then dump her into the ring and spray yellow paint on her. On April 14 he was reunited with Moondog Spot, losing to The Rougeau Brothers on Prime Time Wrestling. 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 Terry Taylor vs. Humongous The Moondogs entered 1995 having lost the USWA titles once more and entered a tournament to crown new champions; they wrestled The Rock 'n' Roll Express to a no-contest in the finals at the Mid South Coliseum on January 9, 1995. [12], Colley would return in a one-off on November 26, 1988. [323] Cancelled due to competition from Thunder Force IV and high cost of cartridge manufacturing. He ends up getting KOed 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. Ever been stuck in your sibling's shadow? ~ Terry Taylor music video (When the going gets tough), Mid-South Wrestling 2/23/86 Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Rick Steiner & Gustavo Mendoza (After the match the Champions are confronted by the North American Champion Dick Slater vs. Jake Roberts (No DQ Match from SHC, Jake wins the gold!) Jim Ross selects the winner of the UWF trival contest The Champion retained the title until August 10, 1985 where he was defeated by Dick Murdoch at the MSW Superdome Extravaganza in New Orleans, LA. brawl. However that would be Colley's final victory in the promotion as the Shadows dropped matches to The Killer Bees, Rougeau Brothers, and Strike Force during the summer and fall of 1987. Bill Watts interview from outside his home Dibiase obliges Buddy Roberts joining in for a heated 6-man. Tag Team Champions Ted Dibiase & Dr. Death vs. Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar (A Second Masked Superstar debuts and attacks by AmericanArtist667 $12 $9.00 . Plus, Jake Roberts is in action, a look at the battle between Billy Jack Haynes and Kamala, and much more! Michael Hayes w/Sunshine vs. Gary Young Fantastics vs Sting & Eddie Gilbert (Eddie hits his father, ref Tommy Gilbert, with Missy Hyatts loaded purse then John Tatum runs in and The next night. While not a great worker, JYD exploded with charisma, the crowds loving his drive, his dancing and more. Welcome back to our exploration of the history of the Wrestling Territories, friends. Sign In. RELATED: 10 Short-Lived Wrestling Promotions You Should Learn About. Dennis Condrey and Bobby Eaton and their manager Jim Cornette hit Mid-South Wrestling with hurricane force. He was the favorite of children of all ages and races worldwide. That was before cable, so it was the end of wrestling on TV in my area for a few years. His willingness to tell it how he sees it has made him a jewel to some and a bane to the existence of others (yeah, we see you, Vince Russo, restraining order or not). Wrestling as The Nightmare, he was teamed with Eddie Gilbert and defeated Steve Brinson and Terry Daniels. Buzz Sawyer & Rick Steiner vs Ron Ellis & Perry Jackson The Moondogs continued to unsuccessfully feud with the Samoans throughout that summer. Rick Steiner & Jack Victory vs Jeff Gaylord & Ken Massey 2023 Ford Everest Trend . Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan, 8/16/86 (Finish only Buddy Roberts and Ted Dibiase, under a mask, run in) Hacksaw Duggan & Terry Taylor vs The Libyan & Bobby Perez It wasnt long before the siren song of better offers pulled another of Watts creations to green pastures, and the two teams went their separate ways. The Blade Runners & Korchenko w/ Eddie Gilbert (who has a poster of Bill Watts burried under the flag) vs. Jeff Gaylord, Perry Jackson & UWF Top 10 Rankings As 1987 began, Watts had all the ingredients to grow until fate took a turn. 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. He was managed by both Eddie Gilbert and Sir Oliver Humperdink and remained undefeated and on May 22, 1985 defeated Terry Taylor to gain the Mid-South North American Title. This helps us provide free content for you to enjoy! Notable were the Blade Runners, a pair of Road Warriors knock-offs who would later be known as Sting and the Ultimate Warrior. One Man Gang vs Hacksaw Duggan (Tons of run-ins) - RARE!!! JYD wasnt the only huge star Mid-South had on its roster. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Dave Peterson vs. Jack Victory vs Joe Savoldi (Eddie Gilbert comes out to ringside and gives Missy Hyatt a box of candy. Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (After a couple ref bumps, we get two refs counting a simultaneous pinfall on both guys with BOTH lifting their Sheepherders vs Fantastics (the Fantastics win the UWF tag title), Universal Wrestling Federation 4/12/86 Tracy Smothers vs Buzz Sawyer w/Rick Steiner Kamala vs Dave Peterson (No match Hacksaw Duggan attacks Kamala) Imagine if, instead of WCW, it was Mid-South/UWF on TBS. The territory had some terrific storylines with Watts ahead of his time with episodic wrestling tales. 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. Not everyone can be cut into a Tiffany diamond afterward, but many who came through Mid-South most certainly shined like one. [323] [324] [325] Zombie High. Freebirds Cant Stop Rockin' video -Shadow, a burly masked man, slaps Magnum right in the face. [21] The Moondogs left USWA that fall, a year before the promotion closed its doors. Randy the Mountaineer[3] Skandor Akbar introducing Wild Bill Irwin, 9/6/86 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]. The Libyan & Art Crews. Shoot 'em up game in vein of Starush. A visit from Santa Saw Jim Duggan made a name for himself during the transition from Mid-South to the UWF. The Fantastics call out the Freebirds and Devistation Inc. Hayes sends Angel of Death in and it quickly turns into a three on two with Hayes & His televised debut came several months later, when he appeared on World Championship Wrestling on September 29, and defeated Reno Riggins. After a run of matches against Watts and Stagger Lee that sold out every venue they went to, the rivalry between the two Expresses began to really heat up. 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. It also boasted stars who would later become some of the biggest names in the business. ~ Dick Murdoch & Masked Superstar Interview Class A No. Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs Ted Dibiase & Terry Taylor (Country Whippin strap match This is a great example of the brilliance of WWF Old School is dedicated to Wrestling fans all over the globe who love and dig Old School Wrestling (now WWE). Joe Savoldi vs Gustavo Mendoza (Mendoza takes a hurricanrana from Savoldi and lands straight on his head BRUTAL.) Stuff out. The Dogs also would team up with Jimmy Hart. That spring they would feud with Crusher Bones, Jack Hammer, and Big Daddy Cyrus. Sheepherders vs Steve Williams & Ted Dibiase, UWF TV, 3/22/86 (JIP the Sheepherders win the Mid-South Tag titles) Ripper Hawkins Most of which because of fights with fans during his career as a manager to the heels of wrestling. -Originally aired January 12, 1985. He could craft genius storylines to get fans going and knew how to properly sell stars in the ring. Ricky Gibson vs Kamala CH-CH-CHANGES Mantell comes out and kicks them both out of the building.) One Man Gang vs Terry Gordy, 11/15/86 Crockett Cup 86 highlights 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 On April 22, 1996 the Moondogs defeated Men on a Mission via pinfall at the Mid South Coliseum. 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. He was a fighter and defied authority until the end. One Man Gang vs Ken Massey 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. Video feature on Devistation Inc. Michael Hayes is on commentary and he complains about Duggans presence, rightly saying the refs need to make him go away. The Shadow vs Steve Williams Kamala vs Tracy Smothers Video on Jim Duggan retiring the North American title & the UWF title tournament The Moondogs jumped to the World Wrestling Federation in the midst of its national expansion. Soon later, battle lines with the WWF and NWA were drawn. Fantastics vs John Tatum & Jack Victory (Tatum & Victory win the UWF tag titles) Rick Gibson vs Buzz Sawyer However, the UWF was still doing great in the ratings and there was a chance it could rise up. Jake Roberts vs. Dick Slater (TV title Tournament final, 1/1/86) Victory & Maxine beat her up.) Skandor Akbar then tries to burn Williams with a fireball but Duggan is able to block it with a chair.) One Man Gang & Wild Bill Irwin vs Jeff Gaylord & Jeff Raitz Jake Roberts vs. Buzz Sawyer (TV Title Tournament Quarter Finals) Wrestling II had become a shadow of his former self. Some have described it as a "wrestling boot camp," where Watts focused on keeping kayfabe, hard work, and strict rules. Koko B. Ware vs The Shadow Bill Irwin vs Gary Young, Universal Wrestling Federation 12/6/86 Ted DiBiase also went on to a storied career in the WWF and was also inducted to their HOF in 2010. Fabulous Ones vs. Brett Wayne Sawyer & Ricky Gibson [2] Contents Before 2022, Memphis University School had had only one state champion, and that was 18 years earlier. The final perk of solo wrestling drills is the ability to visualize what your opponent is doing and reacting to it in real-time. Watts had all of these at his disposal. Kamala vs Missing Link (Tatum, Victory & Missy Hyatt all attack Dark Journey) Terry Gordy vs Steve Williams (Doc comes back out and wrestles one-armed until Gordy pulls out some brass knux and KOs him.) His ways may have been disliked by some and held in high regard by others, but one thing you can say for sure is that they got a reaction from his workers and peers. buster on the concrete floor!) Two-time Mid-South Tag Team Champions, Ted DiBiase and Dr. Death Steve Williams. -And it seems like everyone . Sadly, a combination of bad luck and timing crushed the promotion just as it was about to take off. Rick Steiner vs Ken Massey (Supposed to be Eddie Gilbert instead of Rick Steiner but Gilbert is blind from an attack by Dark Journey and Missing Link) Bill Watts locker room interview selling injuries from the spike Fabulous Ones vs. Ricky Gibson & Steve Doll Terry Gordy vs Hacksaw Duggan (TV time runs out), Universal Wrestling Federation 8/23/86 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. arid shrubland south of the Venom Abyss. The new duo remained undefeated until June 30, where they lost a Los Angeles house show match to The Wild Samoans. They built it to a sellout in the Superdome that drew a crowd of nearly thirty thousand. Watts soon re-launched the promotion as his own Mid-South Wrestling Association and withdrew from the previous partnership with the NWA. OMAHA One final swing in a back-and-forth affair was enough for the state's top team Tuesday night. ~ Jake Roberts Interview (will meet Taylor in a #1 contenders match) Over the next few years, the territory grew to include cities in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and eventually as far south as Texas after securing a working relationship with Houston promoter Paul Boesch. Sylvester "Junkyard Dog" Ritter tore down boundaries wherever he went and brought smiles to millions of faces during his career. Colley's highest profile match was losing to the Junkyard Dog at Halloween Havoc 90. Check out our mid south wrestling selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. ~ Dick Slater Interview Having secured a good contract deal, Watts transformed the promotion into the Universal Wrestling Federation. Far and away, the biggest star Mid-South knew was the Junkyard Dog. Terry Taylor vs One Man Gang (Akbar & his army run in and bloody Taylor) Sting & Rick Steiner vs Iceman Parsons & Chavo Guerrero The voice behind the Mid-South product would soon become synonymous with the sound of professional wrestling for a generation to come. They're well calibrated too, so you don't feel like you're wrestling with the car for control of the steering wheel. Savannah Jack vs Buddy Roberts, 11/15/86 The Glassman vs The Libyan TV Champion Jake Roberts vs. Gustavo Mendoza, Mid-South Wrestling 2/15/86 Buddy Roberts vs Terry Taylor, 9/28/86 (Pinfall only Roberts wins UWF TV title) Taras Bulba (w/Humperdink) vs. Perry Jackson Plus, a young talent named Sting was starting to take off as a star. The Sheepherders complain about Tommy Gilbert reversing the decision in their match against the Fantastics last week. commentary say that wont be enough to woo Missy and theyre right! The Freebirds introduce Sunshine as their valet Universal Wrestling Federation 11/8/86 Gary Young vs Art Crews Sit down interview in a restaurant with Eddie Gilbert & Kortisa Korchenko In 1981 he won the WWF Tag Team Championship with Moondog King (later replaced by Moondog Spot) as the Moondogs. One Man Gan, Leroy Brown & Bill Irwin vs Hacksaw Duggan, Chris Adams & Missing Link (Link is missing because of the attack on Dark A very divisive figure in wrestling, Bill Watts lived up to his in-ring persona as a real-life cowboy. Announcement of PWI/UWF Tournament 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. They would lose the titles later that year, but regained them on October 24, 1994 against The Phantoms (Phantom Sorrow and Phantom Tragedy) at the Mid South Coliseum. UWF Top 10 Rankings 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. Koko B. Ware vs. Colley suffered his second defeat weeks later, falling to Jake Roberts on television. 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