NWA Maple Leaf Wrestling TV
"Superstars of Wrestling"
Saturday February 16th 1983
Brassy fanfare over a set of clips of mat action!
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xntnt0_thriller-dsb-film_music Graphic announces
Maple Leaf Wrestling presents
"SUPERSTARS OF WRESTLING" All matches sanctioned by the National Wrestling Alliance - Vincent McMahon, President
Taped at the CHCH-TV (ch. 11) studios in Hamilton ON, Friday February 15th. Syndicated broadcast on regional channels.
Milt Avruskin greets us and has clips ready to roll.
MA: "Maple Leaf Wrestling had a GREAT show at the Niagara Falls Memorial Arena on Valentines Day evening..."
Wendi Richter & Joyce Grable defeat Judy Martin & Leilani Kai "Fans, the team of Wendi Richter and our NWA Canadian Women's champ, Joyce Grable feel that matters are NOT settled! Joyce will not be on "Superstars of Wrestling" for a few weeks as they keep chasing Moolah's minions. But check LIVE action in your area where Joyce WILL be appearing!"
Johnny Kincaid and NEW partner Bobby Gaetasno defeat The Alabama Chain Gang in a tag title defense. MA: "We'll be hearing an explanation regarding Convict #2's TV title opportunity shortly".
Krusher Khrushchev defeats Ron Ritchie in his PROFESSIONAL DEBUT. MA: "We will be seeing more of Krusher on this very show! Ron Ritchie took a lot of punishment, hopefully he will be able to make his match scheduled for next week's show".
Clips end and Milt is now joined at at the desk.by Ron Martinez.
RM: "Good day everyone! I have JUST gotten word that the TV title match today WILL be Ayatollah Siki facing Convict #2. There will be word later on whether Kelly Kiniski will get a proper opportunity..."
More clips - we now replay last week's "no-contest" melee with the attack on Gene Kiniski & Moose Morowski by Bruce & the Arabian Knights.
RM: "As far as the Alabama Chain Gang goes, Milt, is Convict #2 the larger one? There IS a size difference".
MA: "I'd suggest that the criminals will take full advantage...OH, HELLO!"
It's Beautiful Bruce & Ayatollah Siki, Ron's mic now donated to the Irresistible Ayatollah.
AS: "The BIGOTS runnin' this place jist keep pilin' on THE HATE! Las' week, the whole Polish fambly tree triee jumpin' us, NOW we gives a CONVICT a chance at rehabili-catin' hisself against a HOLY MAN? You Canadians molly-coddle these law-breakers, "an eye fer an eye" is the way to go! Where things is done RIGHT, this Convict would be missin' a tooth, an eye, a hand...or WORSE! I'll give him the punishment he deserve!"
BB: "And Kelly Kiniski got no leg to stand on, the heinous act of his kinfolk, he should NEVER get a TV title shot again!"
We have a VTR
Buddy Roberts
BR: "The Rip Hawk and Vicki Rossitani Fan Clubs got their NEXT meetings CANCELLED. BY ORDER of Buddy Roberts. Bit of a strain tryin' to re-learn Vicki how ta wrestle...an' keeping' Rip from lookin' at himself in the mirror. AND, if you bought TV GUIDE for next week already, cross my name OUT, Jack! They wanted me to tomahawk Chief Wart Hog, but I got places to go!"
"Rip Hawk was a birdbrain manager, and Buddy Roberts don't NEED no dead weight. I got the brains an' know-how to make ANYBODY a champion and that's why I ain't here next week...I got a LONNNG trip...and when I get back, NOOO-body's gonna mess with Buddy Roberts!" COMMERCIAL 1 - In stores now, "Microwave Cooking with Madame Benoit"
Norm Kimber runs down upcoming live Maple Leaf events coming Saturday 16th to Ottawa, Tuesday 19th to Timmins, Thursday 21st in Sudbury and next Saturday in London.
Now our opening match.
Match 1 - Robbie Stewart vs. Sonny Meyers
One fall ten minutes In the ring we have two Light Heavyweights, the new guy is proving quite a handful as ref Danny Marsh does the pre-match preparations...including a pre-bell sucker punch!
MA: "Newcomer Sonny Meyers proving to be the FEISTY type! He has had a lot of success out west, where he has earned the nickname "Mad Man Meyers", well-deserved, it seems!"
Stewart is taking a stomp to the chest...this is on the cement FLOOR, by the way.
RM: "Meyers has been the proverbial house a-fire thus far...OH, he just slammed The Flying Scot's head onto the timekeeper's desk".
As Bronco Alcock has to put things back in order there, Meyers is exhorting referee Danny Marsh to be a bit quicker on the count-out. Stewart never makes it back in. And Meyers is like a dog on a bone with Norm's mic.
SM: "Good lord, I'm GREAT! It's my FRIENDS call me the "Mad Man", my enemies call me...well...I was in Niagara Falls, scouting out maybe going over the falls in a barrel, when I saw this outfit had a show. Your Light Heavyweight champ beat the TOP condender, Teriyaki pretty easy. Even for a stinking Ja(BLEEP), he was terrible! Now, I'm a reasonable, patient man, I'm NOT demanding my RIGHTFUL shot at "Uptown" Brownie...YET! Give the...HUH? Arakawa? Is THAT his name? Give me HIM, next week....THEN, the Brownie!"
MA: "Not a man stuck for words or short on confidence! Another man with the same charming sort of personality, "Canada's Greatest Athlete", Mike Sharpe is in tag action NEXT!"
COMMERCIAL 2 - This week's episode of "Superstars of Wrestling" is brought to you in part by Arctic Cat snowmobiles
Lord Layton has joined the announce crew, he's adjusting the GOLDEN LADDER.
LAL: "I wish to advise the fans that last week's GOLDEN LADDER TV title match is null & void, a washout, I think the common folk will better understand. Today's match is declared the SECOND step for Siki. The winner today faces young Kiniski next week and we are taking steps to control Siki's allies. I SUPPOSE I should apologize for the fact we have not seen any SUNshine wenches lately...In any event, it is CONVICT #2 challenging Siki today".
In the ring, "Iron" Mike Sharpe is telling partner Pete Sanchez who is in charge.
Match 2 - Pete Sanchez & "Iron" Mike Sharpe vs. Randy Scott & Johnny War Eagle
One fall 10 minutes Sharpe is griping to Kimber about being introduced second. He leads against War Eagle.
MA: "A substantial size differential between the teams here..."
Indeed, Johnny gets the pinball treatment between Pete & Mike before tagging in Randy. On the apron Sharpe has a LOT of comment & criticism of Sanchez's work - heck, he's demanding a tag. Pete retorts that he is doing just FINE, BIGMOUTH. But Scott is pushing Pete back, unfortunately, towards big Mike. There is a rather acrimonious switch of the big boys.
RM: "Sharpe is in but I don;t think Sanchez wa expecting or wanting a tag...these two better sort things out!"
Sharpe had Scott in a hammerlock, now whips him to the ropes - hot tag to War Eagle. Sharpe was bickering with Pete and didn't see it - he grabs Randy and unleashes a clothesline that jets Randy over the ropes. War Eagle is in, Sharpe telling him, the ref AND Sanchez there was NO tag, HE'S right, everybody else is wrong.
MA: "A crushing blow from that brace on Sharpe's arm! Randy Scott is dazed, oh my, he's staggering towards us..."
As War Eagle has rolled Sharpe up and the ref is counting a pin, Mike pushes off and continues to argue - Sanchez is getting real ticked with this attitude! Idiot Sharpe is asking why SCOTT hasn't been counted out.
MA: "Mike is one stubborn mule, Sanchez steps in and continues the explanation, oh, he called Sharpe a MORON & Mike flattens him! War Eagle with another roll up AND A 3 COUNT! Oh, a real upset, thanks to Mike's attitude!"
RM: "Randy Scott has collapsed in front of our desk - IS THERE A DOCTOR IN THE HOUSE?"
COMMERCIAL 3
We return & War Eagle looks on with concern. A medical man attends to very glazed Scott.
MA: "We have REX MORGAN, M.D. checking on what may be a concussion".
Rex asks Randy what day of the week it is.
RS: "Yes, it is".
Rex holds up three fingers, asks Randy "How many?".
RS: "ONE, I think it's a "W", right?"
Where are you and what's your name is a blank expression response. War Eagle is panicking.
JWE: "Randy, does your head HURT?"
A glimmer!
RS: "Randy? That's RIGHT, Chief...Doc, my name is RANDOLPH SCOTT...I....I'm not sure where I am..."
Voice drops and takes on a bit of a twang...
RS: "...But, I SHOULD be...in the high country...riding the plains alone...where's the CORRAL, Kemosabe?"
A couple of ambulance attendants take over, and we get Randolph Scott wheeled away.
MA: "Thanks, Doctor Morgan, perhaps you can examine Mike Sharpe's ARM while you're here".
RM: "Fans, Sharpe and his partner Pete Sanchez, seem to have had a very SHORT run together, they were arguing and pushing all the way to the back. But we are almost ready for the TV title match!"
In the ring, we have both escapees messing with Kimber as to which is #1 and #2. Of course, the smaller one departs! Now, Siki and Bruce (licenced managers are allowed!) come out with some Security men - seems MORE Security has pulled Sheik Ali over in the entranceway.
MA: "Apparently, arrangements ARE in place to prevent a repeat of the FIASCO on last week's show!".
Match 3 - Ayatollah Siki © w/ Beautiful Bruce vs. Convict #2
One fall 10 minutes
MAPLE LEAF CANADIAN TV TITLE Senior official Wayne Cashman has an orderly start after the belt is paraded. Convict #2 is on his heels as Ayatollah is on a rampage.
MA: "Fans in our Main Event today, newcomer Krusher Khrushchev faces one half of the TAG champs in Johnny Kincaid..."
Siki confines the Convict in the ropes & drives him to the floor with some knees. Brucie boxes in the striped-suit in order for the Ayatollah to drop an elbow from the apron. With evil laughter, Siki rolls in and raises a victory salute. The Convict is still needing to dance around the frisky obstacle named BRUCIE...hsng on!
RM: "The OTHER Convict races out! OH, heavens, he clotheslines Bruce, Siki has pulled the legal man up to the apron...gosh, the crowd sure liked THAT!"
Referring to Siki taking a jab to the tender parts from the illegal illegal guy...who tries to swipe the TV title belt - Cashman wrests it away. Now, Con #1 grabs his partner & they take a short-cut through the ring for a successful BREAK OUT! There's a chilly draft from the wide-open fire exit.
Siki demands (in a breaking voice!) that Norm lets the whole world knows, he wuz, in fack, the winnah...
COMMERCIAL 4 - Hinterland Who's Who, "The Canada Goose"
We return and Norm Kimber is mid-ring with a special guest...tall cop in motorcycle helmet!
NK: "As our civic duty, Maple Leaf Wrestling is assisting local law authorities...here to explain the situation, a man you've seen on television many times - please welcome Officer Judy".
OJ: "Thanks, Norm - this really isn't a local matter, it is an international affair. Local authoritues are working with our American friends, who have sent up a member of a secret, crack, crime-busting unit...Trooper Johnny".
Entering the ring is a young officer in Smokey hat, Sam Browne belt, holstered side-arm & generic Highway Patrol / State Trooper uniform.
"Thanks, Officer - I'm Trooper Johnny Wilhoit of the Highway Patrol & as Officer Judy noted, we have a possible international incident afoot".
As Officer Judy scopes out the other crime-fighter's feet, The Trooper starts producing documents for Norm & Judy.
TJW: "I have here a copy of a NATIONAL APB...you know what that is, Judy?'
The dead-pan master replies.
OJ: "It sounds like big time crack, crime-fighting stuff, Trooper Johnny".
TJW: "It is an all points bulletin! Here are MORE official papers! Warrants, affidavits and so on..."
Norm is juggling incoming paperwork!
NK: "We are happy to assist in any way, but WHAT does this concern?"
TJW: "Dangerous prison escapees! To wit, forthwith and not limited to the Alabama Department of Corrections sworn deposition...namely CONVICT #1 and CONVICT #2! We have been tipped these felonious, recidivist miscreant fugitives - extremely dangerous & possibly armed - are taking refuge in...errr..."
OJ: "Ontario?"
TJW: "Excellent reasoning & deduction! From our nations' Departments of State, Justice, Immigration, Emigration, the FBI, RCMP, Interpol, here are orders, waivers, applications ALL authorizing myself to locate, apprehend, arrest and, errrr...capture these convicts".
Norm juggling the papers...Judy leans in.
OJ: "Good LORD, they're claiming Unemployment benefits, too! HANG ON - is this desperate character SURRENDERING?"
NO, it's Commissioner Whipper Billy Watson joining the fun.
WBW: "My name is Watson...You know, you JUST missed..."
Judy & Johnny and SHERLOCK HOLMES, too?
WBW: "NOT Doctor Watson! And I guess I better take charge of this crisis, Trooper, Officer...Norm...."
ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY ROCKY !!!
Ed Boulder out to join the fun!
REB: "Whip, you KNOW how grateful I am how I've been taken in by my new Canadian friends & family! As an American, I'd like to help Trooper Johnny...kinda be helping the long arm of the law and get the Alabama Chain Gang back where they're s'posed to be!"
TJW: "Officer Judy, I think you're off the hook - I've found me a SPECIAL DEPUTY AGENT!"
Milt is astounded!
MA: "Ron, I've been saying how Rocky Ed has been sticking up for law & order - he might end up wearing a badge!"
RM: "I see Lord Athol Layton is on board, too - he's putting a call in to Scotland Yard! The Alabama Chain Gang's days of being on the lam might be ending!"
MA: "Well, before all this cloak-and-dagger crime drama unfolded, Norm WAS going to confirm that on next week's show, Ayatollah Siki will face Kelly Kiniski in a Golden Ladder TV title match, the inaugural Golden Ladder winner, Ron Ritchie returns AND Don Arakawa WILL face Sonny Meyers, all right here on "Superstars of Wrestling" next week. Coming up, the TV debut of Krusher Khrushchev..."
RM: "Milt, I was interested by your story of the alliance between the Russians and East Germans in this area. When I introduced myself to the Russian team, Comrade Markoff was very interested in whether I was a CUBAN Martinez and if I had Fidel Castro's phone number!"
MA: "There has already been a revolution within the camp of the revolutionaries, perhaps there are more changes coming".
Last clip from Niagara Falls plays - Killer Kowalski introducing SPIKE THE IMPALER & Spike debuting with Mike Miller against the Kiniskis. MA: "And here is Mr. Kowalski's big change! The expulsion of Killer Joe Nova was NOT a ploy - Kowalski had a replacement stashed away! This big monster, Spike will debut on the show NEXT week!"
COMMERCIAL 5
We return to find our tag champions Johnny Kincaid & Bobby Gaetano in the ring chatting to our stalwart ring announcer. Kincaid has had his pat-down & has passed his belt to Bobby G as we await the opponents. Who head to the announce desk. Martinez must learn to watch out for microphone pilfering.
CM: "Give me that, El Cubano! THAT is an inspiring sight in the ring, those two and the tag belts! See, Krusher, I TOLD you how easy it will be!"
KK: "HA! I am not believes - THEY are champions here? KGB SAY tag teams WEAK in capitalist slave camp here! Think AFTER I fight one TODAY, they could just GIVE us the belts!"
The rather confident Commies proceed to the ring. We get the bell. First order of business is shaved-head Krusher telling Terry Yorkston Kincaid just pulled his hair. The crowd IS booing lustily.
As the match commences, the light-footed smoothness of Johnny contrasts nicely with the grunting clunkiness of young KK.
MA: "Fans, I'd LIKE to pass on ANY information on Khrushchev, his background, training, experience or ANYTHING. I tried Pravda, Tass, the Politburo, UN & consulate, but have been met with a virtual IRON CURTAIN of silence & secrecy".
RM: "From what I can see, not very old, shaved head with some very odd whiskers, likely some weight-lifting background..."
As KK flings Kincaid in a belly to belly.
RM: "Not much boxing experience...."
Khrushchev's arms are dangling as Johnny lands some quick jabs.
RM: "Little trsining in BALLET, which I thought was mandatory..."
Impressive faceplant resulting from your basic drop toe-hold by the Sunshine Boy.
RM: "Might need corrective lenses or is jusy DUMB..."
Fabulous impact as Johnny sidesteps a flying tackle & KK krotches himself on second buckle.
RM: "Fair hearing, though..."
Markoff has whistled to signal a timeout. During the consult, smiling Bobby Gaetano squirts some water in his partner's mouth.
Krusher back up on the apron, trying to goad Johnny into something.
RM: "Milt, he just called Kincaid a SHOESHINE BOY rather than "Sunshine Boy", is THAT allowed on Canadian TV?"
In any case, the ploy worked, Johnny loses his temper & walks into a boot through the ropes. KK is tapping his temple as he enters, then applies an inverted headlock. Referee notes some choking. Krusher tries to continue his heinous advantage...Johnny manages a backdrop. Quick tie-up, Krusher spins Johnny a bit before hucking him by the tights into the ropes...well, he WOULD have hit the ropes if Markoff was not on the apron with a knee to the kidneys as the ref was issuing the tight-grab warning.
MA: "Now the Russian counters with his own backdrop.,,,a big legdrop across Kincaid's throat! He gets the pin!"
Might have been a post-match brouhaha had Gaetano not quickly pulled Johnny to safety.
MA: "Fans, while the Von Steigers were here, the SOVIET team was NOT much of a factor in the tag team division...now, with new man Khrushchev, things may be different! For Ron Martinez and everyone here, we look forward to seeing you on "Superstars of Wrestling" next week!"
RESULTS
- Sonny Meyers def. Robbie Stewart via CO
- Johnny War Eagle pinned Iron Mike Sharpe in tag team action
- Ayatollah Siki © def. Convict #2 via CO
SIKI TO STEP 3 OF THE GOLDEN LADDER
- Krusher Khrushchev pins Johnny Kincaid
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