Annabama
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SANCTIONED BY THE AMERICAN WRESTLING ASSOCIATION
TAPED AT WTVY CH. 4 IN DOTHAN, AL
Bicycled throughout Alabama and Northern Florida
AWA Rep.: Lester Welch
Announcers: Les Thatcher and Charlie Platt
Ring Announcer: Rick Stewart
Referees: Ron West, Reggie Parks, Mac McMurray, and Larry Brock
TV Highlights (12/1/82)
Interviews:
-Bob and Brad Armstrong say that Brad is 100% and is ready to get revenge against the Grapplers. In Studio B, The Grapplers say they are going to enjoy hurting Brad again.
-Bob Orton Jr. and Sonny King say that Ron Fuller got lucky when he pinned the CCW Champion, Orton, last week in the six man tag match. Fuller says if he did it once he can do it again and tonight would be a good time.
-Mr. Olympia says that Fuller and Golden have tried their best to take his mask. Tonight, Golden has to put his hair on the line versus the Alabama title and Olympia’s mask. Golden says the fans are finally going to see Olympia’s ugly face.
-Les Thornton says Terry Taylor has been a good challenge for him, but it’s time to dispose of the young man. Taylor says he gets closer and closer to the U.S. Jr. title each time out.
-The Freebirds say that every team CCW has thrown at them have gone down to defeat. Tonight, the Executioners will be no different.
-Ricky Rood is asked how it has been carrying the Stud Stable’s bags and driving them from town to town. Rood says he is learning a lot and he hope it shows in his matches.
TV matches:
-1st match- Jackie Welch pins Mike Fever using a small package
-2nd match-Ricky Rood submits Bob Owen by full nelson
-3rd match-Bob and Brad Armstrong topple Siva Afi and Cocoa Samoa with Brad using the Russian leg sweep
-4th match-Brian Adidas beats Rick Connors with an airplane spin
Boutwell Auditorium
Birmingham, AL
12/1/82
Referees: Ron West and Larry Brock
Ring Announcer: Rick Stewart
1st match-Ricky Rood beats Mike Kirschner with the full nelson
2nd match-Mike Jackson pins Cocoa Samoa using a top rope sunset flip
3rd match-The Freebirds destroy The Executioners when Hayes bulldogs Executioner 1
4th match-U.S. Jr. title-Les Thornton© wrestles Terry Taylor to a 45 min. draw
5th match-CCW tag title-The Grapplers© w/Carson slide past The Armstrongs by DQ because Bob and Brad lost control and couldn’t be restrained
6th match-Alabama title (Hair versus mask)-Mr. Olympia© puts Jimmy Golden to sleep. When Golden is woken up, he is bald
7th match-CCW title-Bob Orton Jr. © w/King beats Ron Fuller with the superplex
12/8/82 TV
Interviews:
-Mr. Olympia talks about shaving Golden’s hair and says tonight is Fuller’s turn. Robert Fuller says Olympia got lucky against Jimmy, but tonight he loses his mask.
-CCW champion, Bob Orton Jr., and Sonny King say that tonight is a night off because Orton faces the fat slob Stan Frazier. Frazier says he will continue to give out candy canes and toys to the youngins and he might just give himself the gift of the CCW title tonight.
-The Armstrongs apologize to the fans for losing their tempers last week in Birmingham. They say they will try to do better this week and take the titles from the Grapplers. Carson and the Grapplers say the Armstrongs will never beat them for the CCW tag titles.
-Terry Taylor says he has wrestled to time limit draws with U.S. Jr. champion, Les Thornton. He says he will keep trying until there is a clear winner. Thornton says Taylor doesn’t understand that as champion, he doesn’t have to beat Taylor, so time limit draws are fine with him.
-Jimmy Golden, wearing a wig and headgear, is joined by Ricky Rood. They say the Freebirds will suffer their first loss tonight. The Freebirds question their opponents for tonight as Hayes calls them a rookie and a chick.
-Ron Fuller wonders why he wrestles for the CCW title last week and this week faces Tank Patton. He says he deserves more shots at Orton.
TV matches:
-1st match-Mike Jackson backslides Bob Cook
-2nd match-Abe Jacobs kiwi rolls Bob Owen
-3rd match-Stan Frazier squishes Mike Fever
-4th match-Non-title-The Grapplers w/Carson pummel Don Diamond and Mike Kirschner
Boutwell Auditorium
Birmingham, AL
12/8/82
Referees: Ron West and Larry Brock
Ring Announcer: Rick Stewart
1st match-Brian Adidas airplane spins Bob Owen
2nd match-Ron Fuller pins Tank Patton by means of the Fuller leg lock
3rd match-The Freebirds topple Jimmy Golden and Ricky Rood following a powerslam by Gordy to Rood
4th match-U.S. Jr. Title-Les Thornton© and Terry Taylor wrestle to an hour draw
5th match-CCW tag title-The Grapplers© w/Carson def. the Armstrongs when Grappler 1 loads his boot and kicks Brad
6th match-Alabama title-Hair versus Mask-Mr. Olympia© puts Fuller asleep and shaves his head
7thmatch-CCW title-Bob Orton Jr. © w/King pins Stan Frazier with his feet on the ropes. Frazier passed out candy canes and toys to the kids before the match
12/15 TV
Interviews:
-CCW champion, Bob Orton Jr., and Sonny King laugh that Orton has to defend his title against Brian Adidas tonight. Adidas tells them to keep laughing while he takes the title.
-U.S. Jr. champion, Les Thornton, says Terry Taylor will never learn. He says he will continue to wrestle to time limit draws until the fans get tired of seeing Taylor. Taylor says he has figured out a few things in their matches and he feels it’s just a matter of time before he beats Thornton.
-The Armstrongs say the best revenge would be to take the Grapplers’ titles. They say they won’t stop until they have the gold. The Grapplers and Don Carson say that Brad is the weak link in the chain and he will prevent the Armstrongs from ever holding the CCW titles.
-Mr. Olympia and Ron Fuller celebrate the fact that the Stud Stable is bald. Robert and Jimmy, wearing ridiculous wigs and headgear, say the fans will never see them bald. All of the film from that night has been burned and only the fans in Birmingham saw them briefly bald. Tonight they will pay Olympia back.
-The Freebirds say they are itching for better competition and hope the Armstrongs leave a little meat on the bones of the Grapplers for the ‘Birds.
-Ricky Rood says he is not a lackey, but is paying his dues. Since joining with Fuller and Golden he is undefeated and after tonight, he will remain flawless.
TV matches:
-1st match-Don Diamond pins Cocoa Samoa using a small package
-2nd match-Tank Patton mauls Abe Jacobs
-3rd match-Non-title-Bob Orton Jr. superplexes Bob Cook
-4th match-Ron Fuller beats Rick Connors with the Fuller leg lock
Boutwell Auditorium
Birmingham, AL
12/15/82
Referees: Ron West and Larry Brock
Ring Announcer: Rick Stewart
1st match-The Freebirds beat Tank Patton and Mr. X as Gordy powerslams Mr. X
2nd match-Ricky Rood submits Mike Jackson using the full nelson
3rd match-Mr. Olympia and Ron Fuller beat Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden when Olympia puts Golden to sleep. Olympia tries to remove Golden’s headgear, but Rood and Fuller pull him from the ring.
4thmatch-U.S. Jr. title-Terry Taylor pins Les Thornton© using his flying forearm to win the title.
5th match-CCW tag team title-The Grapplers© w/Carson beats the Armstrongs by DQ when Brad takes off Grappler 1’s loaded boot and pounds him with it.
6th match-CCW title-Bob Orton Jr. © w/King superplexes a game Brian Adidas
12/22/82 TV
Interviews:
-No laughing this week for CCW champion, Bob Orton Jr., as he finds out he will face Terry Gordy in Birmingham. Gordy says the belt will look good in the Freebird trophy case.
-The Armstrongs come out and Brad is wearing Grappler 1’s boot. They say they have the advantage now. Don Carson says the Armstrongs are thieves and demands the return of the Grapplers’ property.
-New U.S. Jr. champion, Terry Taylor, thanks the fans for their support and says he is looking forward to facing Brian Adidas tonight. Adidas says it should be a good clean match and may the best man win.
-Robert Fuller and Jimmy Golden say that tonight, Mr. Olympia and Ron Fuller will pay for the haircuts the Stud Stable received. Tonight will be singles matches and the Studs promise that Olympia and Ron will be embarrassed as much as the Studs have. Olympia and Ron say the headgear will come off and the fans will see Robert and Jimmy bald.
-Michael Hayes says that Ricky Rood’s undefeated streak comes to an end tonight when he faces him. Rood assures Hayes that the Stud Stable will be watching his back tonight.
TV matches:
-1st match-The Armstrongs beat Bob Cook and Bob Owen as Brad makes good use of Grappler 1’s boot
-2nd match-Ricky Rood submits Jackie Welch using the full nelson
-3rd match-Stan Frazier squashes Rick Connors using a splash. Frazier handed out candy canes before the match
-4th match-Terry Gordy powerslams Mike Fever
Boutwell Auditorium
Birmingham, AL
12/22/82
Referees: Ron West and Larry Brock
Ring Announcer: Rick Stewart
1st match-Ricky Rood pins Michael Hayes when the Stud Stable interferes
2nd match-Jimmy Golden beats Ron Fuller when Rood passes knucks to him.
3rd match-U.S. Jr. title-Terry Taylor© pins Brian Adidas using a small package in a clean scientific match.
4th match-Alabama title-Robert Fuller beats Mr. Olympia© by DQ when the referee catches Olympia with knucks Rood passed Fuller. Golden and Ron Fuller get involved and the Stable pours yellow paint all over Olympia and Ron.
5th match-CCW tag titles-The Armstrongs beat the Grapplers© w/Carson by count out when the Grapplers can’t take any more of Brad using Grappler 1’s boot and walk to the dressing room.
6th match-CCW title-Bob Orton Jr. © w/King pins Terry Gordy after Gordy missed a turnbuckle charge and hurt his shoulder.
12/29/82 TV
Interviews:
-The Freebirds are not happy and demand to fight the Stud Stable tonight in Birmingham. They say that the only way Rood could beat Hayes was with help. The Stud Stable say the Freebirds will be easy pickings and tonight they will show the ‘Birds how a real team operates.
-Mr. Olympia says he is finally getting his shot at the CCW title and he feels he can take it, but he hasn’t forgotten about being painted yellow by the Stud Stable. Bob Orton Jr., CCW champion, says Olympia is good, but he plans on holding the CCW title for a long, long time.
-Ron Fuller says that the Freebirds have the Stud Stable tonight, but he will get a chance to get back at them real soon. He says nobody paints him yeller.
-Don Carson says he wants Grappler 1’s boot returned immediately. The Armstrongs say they will give the boot back as soon as Carson signs for a cage match tonight in Birmingham. Carson is irate, but signs the contract and the boot is brought to Grappler 1 by Rick Stewart.
-Les Thornton says Terry Taylor will be the shortest reigning U.S. Jr. champion in history when Les wins the title tonight. Taylor warns Thornton to not be overconfident.
-Ricky Rood, confidence growing, brags of his undefeated streak. He says his next victim will be Brian Adidas tonight. Adidas says Rood is getting too big for his britches and one airplane spin can end that streak of his.
TV matches:
-1st match-Bob Owen pins Bob Cook following an elbow drop
-2nd match-Stan Frazier crushes Jackie Welch
-3rd match-Tank Patton piledrives Rick Connors
-4th match-Non-title-Mr. Olympia puts Mike Fever to sleep
Boutwell Auditorium
Birmingham, AL
12/29/82
Referees: Ron West and Larry Brock
Ring Announcer: Rick Stewart
1st match-Ron Fuller pins Mr. X using the Fuller leg lock
2nd match-Ricky Rood surprises Brian Adidas as he forces Adidas to submit to the full nelson
3rd match-The Freebirds and the Stud Stable battle to a DDQ
4th match-U.S. Jr. title-Terry Taylor© pins Les Thornton using an abdominal stretch turned into a pinning position
5th match-CCW title-Bob Orton Jr. © w/King wrestles Mr. Olympia to a one hour draw
6th match-CCW tag title-cage match-The Armstrongs beat The Grapplers© w/Carson when Brad Russian leg sweeps Grappler 2 to win the titles.
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