WORLD CLASS CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING PRESENTS...
SUMMER WRESTLING SERIES Waco, Texas
August 21, 1977
Match #1 Chicky Starr defeated
Carlos Mata via pinfall when Starr landed an flying elbow drop and covered for the pin. (5:23)
Match #2 Haystacks Calhoun defeated
Karl Von Hess when Calhoun landed a big splash followed by a pinfall. (6:31)
Match #3 Texas Tag-Team Champions Scott Casey & Kevin Von Erich defeated
Roberto and Manuel Soto in a scientific contest when KVE landed a flying cross body block on Manuel followed by a pinfall. (11:34) After the match, the teams shook hands in a display of sportsmanship.
Match #4 Andre the Giant defeated
Professor Toru Tanaka via disqualification for outside interference when Andre caught Tanaka in a bear hug, forcing Akbar to enter the ring and attack Andre from behind with a steel chair. (13:40) After the attack, Andre gave chase to Akbar, but the wily manager was able to escape to the back before Andre could catch him.
Match #5 American Heavyweight Champion Fritz Von Erich defeated
Killer Tim Brooks via submission when FVE caught Brooks in the dreaded iron claw. (16:09) During the match, Brooks attempted to use his steel chain, but FVE was able to avoid the attack and instead use the chain on Brooks!
---Intermission while the ringside crew assembles the steel cage--- Main Event Bruiser Brody defeated
Texas Heavyweight Champion Ernie Ladd w/ Gary Hart inside a steel cage to capture the Texas Heavyweight Championship. (30:14) From the opening bell, Bruiser Brody attacks Ladd, catching him off-guard. Brody controls the match, using brawling to keep Ladd at bay. Gary Hart, sensing the match getting away from Ladd, throws a foreign object into the ring. Before Ladd can use it though, Brody is able to wrest away from Ladd and instead uses it on the Big Cat! Brody then sends Ladd head first into the steel cage. Brody is having his way with Ladd. As Ladd is hunched over in a corner, he uses a low blow to stun his incoming opponent. Ladd then delivers a hard right to the head of Brody. Another. Another. Another. He whips Brody into the ropes and lands a knee to the midsection. He grabs Brody by the hair and grinds his head into the steel cage! Brody is on the ring apron when Ladd lands a boot to the forehead. He then drops a knee on Brody's forehead. Brody is leaning against the ring ropes. Ladd charges at him but Brody moves! He uses Ladd's own momentum to send him head first into the steel cage. Both men are injured. They have a back and forth struggle for the next few minutes. Ladd eventually gets the upper hand. He sends Brody shoulder-first into the turnbuckle. As Ladd charges in, Brody lands a series of forearms to the face. He grinds Ladd's head into the steel cage again. Ladd falls to the mat. Brody goes for the cover. Gary Hart is screaming at Ladd to kick out. He does at the two count. Brody attempts an elbow drop but Ladd moves! Ladd uses all his energy reserves to send Brody again headfirst into the steel cage. Brody is draped against the turnbuckle. Ladd charges in. BRODY MOVES!!! Ladd hits the ringpost and falls to the mat. Brody lands a desperation leg drop and covers for the pin. 1….2…3!!! WE HAVE A NEW TEXAS HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION. Gary Hart is beside himself.