NWA Maple Leaf Wrestling  
TV #3 Saturday September 29th 1982
Taped at the CHCH-TV (ch. 11) studios in Hamilton ON, Friday September 28th.  Syndicated broadcast on regional channels.
 
Brassy fanfare over a set of clips of mat action!
 
Graphic announces  
 

 
Maple Leaf Wrestling presents
"SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING"
All matches sanctioned by the National Wresyling Alliance - Vincent McMahon, President
 
 
It is Milt Avruskin at the interview podium with a tall, distinguished older man in a suit.
 
MA:  "It is my honor to introduce the man who connects Maple Leaf Wrestling with the National Wrestling Alliance, NWA rep, Lord Athol Layton".
 
LAL:  "Please, Mr. Avruskin, it is a FORMAL title - National Wrestling Alliance representative!  It might seem trivial to you, but I am a firm believer in doing things the right way.  As does my employer.  Mr. McMahon selected my for this position for EXACTLY the reason of making sure things are handled in a timely, well-organized and diplomatic fashion".
 
Well, LA-DI-DAH!
 
MA: "Thank you for explaining things so eloquently, Your Lordship.  I understand you are, indeed, here today to make some official NWA announcements".
 
LAL:  "Precisely.  First & foremost, it is my duty & privilege to introduce a man who has been provided with a position here in the colonies, DIRECTLY by the NWA...please, sir...may I introduce to you all, Mr. RIP HAWK".
 
 
Hawk at the podium, after the handshakes, he turns sideways and lifts his chin...pause, now a prompting throat-clear by Rip...
 
LAL:  "My apologies!  A man known far and wide as THE PROFILE.  A man dedicated to the NWA and the sport of wrestling".
 
RH:  "Thanks, Lord.  As soon as I retired, the NWA wanted me to look after things as well as I looked after all the title belts I wore in my MAGNIFICENT career!  Which reminds me, Watson, or one of the other Tunney flunkeys need to go to Customs, that crateful of belts has taxes to be paid!  And apparently, there was a FOUL UP with a belt that big KINISKI pulled a fast one on...oh, Watson, you heard me mention your name...come on in, I have EXPENSE reports for you to take to the Tunneys, I think I've converted the currency to my satisfaction, cash will do...."
 
Interview area capacity IS 4, if Milt squeezes back when "Whipper" squeezes in...
 
WBW:  "Good to see you, Hawk...and Lord Athol, I was NOT aware there were any concerns so far..."
 
LAL:  "You and your friends, the Tunneys will appreciate the fact that Rip and I will be watching things...errr, like a HAWK!  I don't want to dredge up what I know about the dealings between the Tunneys, the NWA and Mr. McMahon concerning Mr. Shinma.  The end result is that the promoters and their minions have been playing fast and loose as NWA members!  If this particular effort does NOT get off the ground, Mr. Watson...instead of all your charity work, you and the Tunneys will be charity cases!  OUTCASTS!  As this is STRICTLY NWA business, PLEASE leave Mr. Hawk and myself to take care of things!"
 
WBW:  "There is a CONTRACT in these expenses, Rip, it looks an AWFUL mess..."
 
RH:  "You heard the Lord, take the papers and run along!"
 
As "The Whip" departs, Milt pops forward.
 
MA:  "You had a contract or did Whipper say contracts?"
 
LAL:  "Ah, you're still here, my boy!  Well, Mr. Hawk I SUPPOSE Watson might get things sorted out in a while, might I suggest that you favor the customers with your announcement LATER?  I'll finish things with our eager little friend myself".
 
Rip departs with a wave, not a flattering response from the crowd.
 
LAL:  "Ah, you are looking at your watch, my lad - this will be brief.  Kiniski has the NWA Canadian belt.  NOT good, typical Canadian sloppiness!  The NWA itself has a solution to that scandal.  I have taken control of today's card and have identified FOUR men worthy to challenge Kiniski and EARN the title!  Our opening match has Baron Mikel Scicluna taking on the rather odd local favorite, Mr. Siki.  A later match will provide another finalist for a NUMBER ONE contender match!  The Main Event at Maple Leaf Gardens will see today's two semi-final winners battle to face sticky-fingered Mr. Kiniski!"
 
COMMERCIAL 1 This segment of "Superstars of Wrestling" is brought to you by Household Finance
 
In the ring are Kimber, Baron Mikel Scicluna and Killer Kowalski,  We are favored by gravel-voiced Killer.
 
KK:  "Things seem jump-started by Layton!  Don't know how this Sweet Daddy idiot got a spot, but the NEXT NWA Canadian champ is here with me now!"
 
NK:  "You are confident that you can overcome Sweet Daddy Siki's IMMENSE popularity?"
 
KK:  "Who cares whether you get cheered all the way to the Canadian title?  I think underdog Siki is popular because he's a BIGGER underdog than the underdog fans are..."
 
Booing turns to cheering as Sweet Daddy enters.  Camera cuts to the announce crew.  Milt slides in & nudges Menacker who is hunched over the daily crossword.
 
Match 1 Sweet Daddy Siki vs. Baron Mikel Scicluna w/ Killer Kowalski
One fall 15 minutes
 
MA:  "Sam...Sam, there's EXCITEMENT in the air!  One of FOUR men on today's show will face Gene Kiniski in a title match down the road!"
 
SM:  "Well, there SURE was a lot of talking, I guess that is the case, Milton.  Who did you say the other two semi-finalists are?"
 
MA:  "Errr, I didn't, no one knows yet, Sam.  But the fans are behind Sweet Daddy in this one!"
 
Kowalski is in Scicluna's corner and has a LOT of complaints.  Scicluna pokes his head through the ropes several times for advice.
 
SM:  "Well I don't totally fault anyone here.  Kiniski has the belt under false pretences.  I am sure no one even remembers who the last few guys the Tunneys put the belt around...Tsuruta and Slaughter, you say, Miltie?  Well, they've found greener pastures I'm sure".
 
Mikel is circling the ring on the floor after a series of Siki dropkicks.  Kowalski whispers in the Baron's ear then disappears.
 
COMMERCIAL 2
 
We return and Kowalski returns...to the announce desk!
 
MA:  "Slide in, Mr. Kowalski...okay, wherever you want, then...was it a bit risky leaving the corner with Siki getting the upper hand?"
 
KK:  "No, the Baron will wear down Siki as he does all that dancing nonsense for his fanatics...I was just back to see who Scicluna's opponent in the finals might be".
 
MA:  "Any word?"
 
KK:  "No and if I knew, I wouldn't tell you...Sam, 12 across is "bivalve", I think".
 
Still a puzzle to do.
 
SM:  "Thanks, Killer.  Well I hope it is a quality semi-final match, not some of these young guys like Michael W. Whoozis..."
 
MA:  "Well I saw Black Angus Campbell arrive and he WAS in the Main Event unless Lord Athol has changed it".
 
SM:  "Killer - you are looking at greenhorns and geriatrics here, you'll do well here!"
 
KK:  "You mean if I laced them up myself?  So would YOU, Sammy!  No, I have a manager's licence and a LONG line of guys to bring in & take over things".
 
Movesets from 1982?  Hmmm, Scvicluna spending a lot of time on the floor.  OH, Siki has gotten impatient, he jumps from the apron with a double-sledge cocked but Mikel has a jab to the gut first!
 
MA:  "You've hinted at others besides Scicluna signing with you, Killer.  Any idea when they will appear?"
 
KK:  "Well, I have a man I think is ready to take over the legacy of the "Killer" nickname.  A big bruiserfrom Texas  named KILLER JOE NOVA!  That's HIM...over there!"
 
The erstwhile Mr. Brannigan has entered the studio!  While Scicluna has some gibberish to occupy the ref - hang on, John Bonello speaks Maltese TOO!  He pushes past his countryman and calls for the bell!  Joe Nova stomping Siki! DQ!
 
MA:  "Killer Joe Nova just caught out by the referee!  Killer, the new Killer cost The Baron his chance!"
 
Kowalski not happy but sees the glass half-full!
 
KK:  "Well, Killer is getting warmed up for the OTHER semi-final".
 
Sam & Milt exchange glances (a RARE occurence with these two).
 
COMMERCIAL 3
 
Norm Kimber stands in the ring with Commissioner Watson.
 
NK:  "Whip, we've been at loose ends since Lord Athol let us know HE is taking control of this card!  WHAT is coming up?"
 
Out come the VON STEIGERS!
 
Kurt:  "There is NO efficiency here, NO organization, SCHLOPPY, schloppy, schloppy!  One minute, the tag teams are being lined up like for a FIRING SQUAD for us by ONE man, next ANOTHER is organizing a tournament for TOP belt!  Put us down FOR EFFRYTHINK".
 
NK:  "If I may, Kurt, we MIGHT get things straightened out a bit...Mr. Watson?"
 
WBW:  "Gentlemen, fans, this is ALL being rushed too much, but I am TRYING to work with His Lordship.  One entry per unit for the four spots today - we've agreed on THAT, so Karl OR Kurt, speak now..."
 
Kurt:  "ME!  I take care of NOVA!"
 
WBW:  "Killer Kowalski had his chance with Scicluna so it is NOT Nova!  I showed Layton, Rip Hawk was nosing around...video of Beautiful Bruce's men, they are not being considered.  We have had a man make his way all the way here from Ireland..."
 
Out comes smiling Rip Hawk - he suggests the Germans can scram for now.
 
RH:  "Mister Watson, seems YOU'RE rushing things!  First of all I had a totally different announce planned to buy us some time to go over things but YOU seem to be gettin' a little overheated!  Simmer down, if you don't mind me saying...So, Sweet Daddy Siki got lucky with a disqualification win so HE has a MAIN EVENT when the Tunneys put on the big show October 13th!"
 
WBW:  "We HAVE that under control Mr. Hawk!  We need a MAIN EVENT for this show and the clock is ticking!"
 
Hawk stares at a note in his hand.
 
RH:  "Keep your shirt ON, me and Lord Athol have it ALL set!  Black Angus Campbell is in the OTHER semi-final against whichever the Von Steigers decide..."
 
Watson shakes his head.  Norm covers.
 
NK:  "GOSH, THANKS, Rip!  Fans, our Main Event on TV is Kurt Von Steiger vs. Black Angus Campbell!  Rip, DO thank Lord Layton for helping and I'll interview YOU later!"
 
We prepare for Match 2
 
"Downtown" Denny Brown vs. Steven Little Bear
One fall 15 minute
 
Sportsmanlike start.  Brown gets an early WOW with a rolling crucifix takedown.
 
MA:  "We can look forward to hearing from Rip Hawk and as far as I know, Vic Rossitani was to be on hand.  And Sam, we know that the Main Event is but NOT if there is another match today...Gosh, young Denny Brown from Hawaii is smooth and very acrobatic!"
 
Downtown Denny monkey-flips Little Bear.
 
Sam snorts:  "Any greenhorn should be quicker than the Chief...but he probably has more tricks up his sleeve than feathers in his war-bonnet".
 
Well, Little Bear acting very graciously, extending a congratulatory hand to the new man.  Soon, they are matching chops...Brown ducks and whirls....
 
MA:  "I am thinking Brown is a candidate if Maple Leaf institutes a lighter weight division..."
 
More grumps from Sammy:  "That light-weight flying style is a joke, leave it for the Mexicans, THEY seem to like it!"
 
We have an exchange of waistlock switches & Brown with a pretty bridging takeover for a pin.
 
MA:  "The fans in the studio applaud an exciting match & a sportsmanlike arm-raise!  I see Rip Hawk is lurking, I'm sure we'll hear from him soon".
 
COMMERCIAL 4
 
We return and Rip Hawk in the ring with Kimber.
 
RH:  "Well, how do like me so far, Kimber?  I'm a man of action!  Lord Layton and I have the NWA Canadian Heavyweight title sorted out, we have other belts we want to be settling ASAP, too.  And as a former Tag Team GREAT, I am pleased we can move forward in THAT area.  When the NWA sent me here, it WAS NOT with empty hands...oh no, I have a FULL-TIME position as a MANAGER here AND have the NEXT NWA Canadian Tag Team champions...under my WING!  Let me present THE HOLLYWOOD BOMBSHELLS!"
 
VIC ROSSITANI gone Hollywood on us!  JERRY BROWN is from Hollywood and they enter the ring, preening and smiling!  Both in snazzy full-length blue satiny robes trimmed with white fluff (Vic' looks brand new, Brown's not so much).  Handshakes all around.  The fans jump to conculsions here, booing, and even for a steel-mill town, some RATHER salty insults!
 
Rip is the talker of the trio.
 
RH:  "I KNOW the fans are NOT happy with what Maple Leaf has been hinting at as far as tag teams go!  Beautiful Bruce with a pair of jokers!  The Soviets, The Von Steigers, The Bounty Hunters, whatever is inside the thick skull of Kowalski!  Then a parade of second raters like Chris Tolos sucking their thumbs hoping Harley Race or someone will appear out of thin air & be their partner!"
 
We hear the lively strains of Calypso music!  THAT can mean ONLY ONE THING...the appearance of a shaggy, grizzled IRISHMAN!  Black Angus Campbell waves, the odd "entrance music" fades & Black Angus to the announce area.
 
BAC:  "Two things...TWO things, begging your pardons but WHEN is my match happenin'?  Mr. Hawk has a LOT to say but, well, others might be wishin' to speak, man!  And the timing is QUITE lovely, you want to talk about tag teams?  Well as I was preparing to cross the Atlantic, I brought along two men doing VERY nicely back in England...THE CARIBBEAN SUNSHINE BOYS!"
 
AH HAH cue the Calypso - we have two well put-together men from the West Indies!  BUTCHER BOND & JOHNNY KINCAID.  Good pop.
 
BAC:  "So, as the tag teams are lined up, PLEASE do give the lads a try!"
 
The overseas contingent departs.
 
Hollywood Bombshells are irate.  Brown & Hawk step to the floor & we have a match!  We get a closeup of the script on the back of the sissy robes - Vic is tagged with "Hollywood Bombshell", Jerry Brown has "Canadian Sex Machine" on the back.  
 
Match 3 Vic Rossitani with Rip Hawk vs. Golden Terror
One fall 16 minutes
 
The masked Golden Terror has stoically waited for the bell.  He tries a few tie-ups & gets mauled & overpowered.  He switches to some not-so-crisp jabs and punches, Vic has the advantage in these tactics.  Blonde-from-the-bottle Vic shows off for the new boss.  Size advantage is turned into a swinging Full-Nelson.
 
SM:  "I don't think that writing on Brown's robe is AT ALL suitable for family entertainment!"
 
MA:  "That is the robe & name he was tabbed with on his last stint here".
 
Crowd chanting "VICKIE" not being enjoyed by any of the pretty boys.  Running clothesline after a whip to the buckles floors the Japanese visitor.  Vic hooks the legs for the pin.
 
After announcing the decision, Kimber plugs live events coming to Burlington, Stratford and Peterborough.
 
COMMERCIAL 5
 
MA:  "Fans this is the sort of great, exciting action you can find right here every week AND coming to arenas ALL around Ontario!  And what a show we have had - two men will leave today ONE step away from facing GENE KINISKI for the NWA Canadian Heavyweight title.  Sweet Daddy Siki is ONE, we'll decide the other right now!"
 
Match 4 Kurt Von Steiger vs. Black Angus Campbell
One fall 15 minutes
 
SM:  "I don't even want to guess how old Campbell is other than I suspect his FIRST journey to North America was on the Titanic...or the Ark.  I only got a quick look but the boys from the Caribbean MIGHT be close to their athletic peak".
 
Big "Wild" Angus waits and we have both Von Steigers marching in.  Mindful of opening match snafu, senior official Wayne Cashman decrees Karl Von S.. be deported (in a huff).  Now we get some old school grunt & groan work.  Hairpulls are favored by Kurt.
 
MA:  "Sweet Daddy Siki will have a full plate as Maple Leaf Wrestling returns to the Gardens October 13th in a number one contender Main Event".
 
Karl is hovering...fans are all over it.  Campbell has been backed to the ropes & Kurt tries some strangling - as the ref needs to give a warning, Karl reaches in & pulls Campbell down! (BOOOOO).  Kurt grins, steps past the zebra and gets the jackboots working!
 
MA:  "Karl Von Steiger HAD been told to leave ringside...oh, here comes somebody to do something about it!"
 
The Caribbean Sunshine Boys are out & chase Karl off.  Kurt is incensed & loses his focus.  Black Angus with the easy schoolboy roll-up!
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Von Steiger rolls through!  Handful of tights and HE gets the 1-2-3!
 
MA:  "OH DEAR, the referee did not see the rule-breaking!  Sweet Daddy Siki and KURT VON STEIGER will square off at Maple Leaf Gardens on the 13th - the winner to face GENE KINISKI for the NWA Canadian Heavyweight title - Siki faces THAT man in the ring".
 
Von Steiger rips his arm from the raise in order to boot Campbell off the apron as we fade out.
 
 
Results
Sweet Daddy Siki def. Baron Mikel Scicluna via DQ
Denny  Brown pins Steven Little Bear
Vic Rossitani w/ Rip Hawk pins Golden Terror  
Kurt Von Steiger pins Black Angus Campbell