Jim Crockett JR. presents World Wrestling Network in Texas
We´re live from the Dallas Fair Park Coliseum in Dallas, Texas. The arena is jam packed with 7992 excited wrestling fans.
Lance Storm vs. Dan Spivey
The young bluechipper Lance Storm (of Thrillseekers tag team) played the underdog role against his larger opponent. Despite a few counterattacks Storm never really stood a chance against Dan Spivey. "Dangerous" Dan Spivey defeated Lance Storm in 6:25 by pinfall with a Spivey Spike.
Rating 53 C-
Dick Murdoch vs. Bryant Anderson
Veteran "Dirty" Dick Murdoch got quite some pop from the Texas crowd when he took on Bryant Anderson from the famous Anderson family. "Dirty" Dick Murdoch defeated Bryant Anderson in 5:57 by pinfall with a Calf Branding.
Doug Williams vs. Gary Albright
In a technical and hard-hitting European style match. "The Master of the Suplex" Gary Albright defeated English wrestler Doug Williams in 5:47 by pinfall with a Snap double underhook suplex. The 352 lbs Gary Albright looked like a beast.
Rating 55 C-
Dan Severn vs. Dave Finlay
In a hard-hitting match journeyman wrestler Dan Severn defeated Dave Finlay (from Northern Ireland) in 7:23 by submission with a Beast Choker. Dave Finlay dished out quite some punishment, before Severn forced him to submit.
The Wrecking Crew vs. Big Titan & Mike Awesome
In a hard-hitting powerhouse vs. powerhouse dream match The Wrecking Crew (Rage and Fury) defeated Big Titan & Mike Awesome in 7:46 when Big Titan was counted out while fighting Wrecking Crew Fury.
Rating 58 C-
The Can-Am Express vs. The Texas Hangmen
The talented duo The Can-Am Express (Dan Kroffat and Doug Furnas) defeated the masked heel duo known as The Texas Hangmen (Killer and Psycho) in 8:04 when Dan Kroffat defeated Texas Hangman Killer by pinfall with a Fisherman's Hook Suplex. Kroffat and Furnas looked impressive with fluid tag team moves.
Rating 65 C
Tito Santana vs. Paul Diamond
In an even match that could have ended either way Tito Santana defeated tag team specialist Paul Diamond in 8:21 by pinfall with a Flying Forearm. This resulted in a huge pop from the Texas fans.
Johnny Ace & Tracy Smothers vs. Hot Stuff International
Hot Stuff International, Inc. (Eddie Gilbert and Doug Gilbert) defeated journeymen Johnny Ace and Tracy Smothers in 10:15 when "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert defeated Tracy Smothers by pinfall with a Hotshot. This resulted in massive boos from the Texas fans, since they seem to dislike the brothers from Tennessee.
Rating 68 C+
Jim Duggan vs. The Warlord w/ Doomsday & Paul Ellering
Next we saw "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan versus The Warlord in a slugfest. Doomsday and Paul Ellering landed several cheapshots on Duggan during the match. The Warlord defeated Jim Duggan in 13:44 when Jim Duggan got disqualified after going into an attacking rage with the 2x4. Duggan got tired of the interference and decided to give the heels what they deserve.
Rating 65 C
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Singles Match for the WWN Television Championship (15 Minute Time Limit)
Scott Putski vs. Chris Candido © w/ Tammy Sytch
Scott Putski won the pre-match posedown and dominated his opponent in the ring, while Chris Candido played the annoying chickenshit heel. After several nearfalls for Putski, Chris Candido managed to defeat Putski with a little help from Tammy Sytch. Chris Candido defeated "The Polish Prince" Scott Putski in a TV Title Match match in 14:11 by pinfall with a Blonde Bombshell after Tammy Sytch interfered. Chris Candido makes defence number 1 of his WWN Television title. This resulted in massive crowd heat.
Rating 53 C-
Dory Funk Jr. & Kevin Von Erich vs. Devastation, Inc. (Kamala & Jeep Swenson) w/ Skandor Akbar
The crowd went crazy when Dory Funk Jr. and Kevin Von Erich defeated Kamala and Jeep Swenson in 10:01 when Dory Funk Jr. defeated Jeep Swenson by pinfall with a roll up. The Texans managed to get the win, despite their opponents having the size advantage.
Rating 54 C-
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The Texas Mustangs vs. The Destruction Crew
Next up a wild brawl, when The Destruction Crew (Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom) defeated The Texas Mustangs (Bobby Duncum Jr. and John Hawk) in 9:45 when Mike Enos defeated Bobby Duncum Jr. by pinfall with a Whirly Bird. Despite strong fans support, The Texas Mustangs couldn't defeat their more experienced opponents.
Rating 58 C-
Texas Death Match
Tony Atlas vs. Butch Reed
There are no love lost between these two powerhouses. Both claims to be the Black Superman in the WWN. In a hard-hitting match, Butch Reed defeated Tony Atlas in a Texas Death match in 14:57 when Tony Atlas was pinned with a vicious Lariat and could not beat a ten count. This match had plenty of power moves and exciting punching battles.
Rating 54 C-
Public Enemy vs. The Tazmaniac & TNT Hype Video
Four of the craziest wrestler in WWN will clash with the WWN World Tag Team Championships on the line.
Rating 81 B
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Street Fight for the WWN World Tag Team Championships
Public Enemy © vs. The Tazmaniac & TNT
Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge carry a table to the ring. Rock and Grunge tries to put their opponents through the table, but end up crashing into the table themselves. In a decent match, Public Enemy defeated The Tazmaniac and TNT in a Street Fight match in 14:43 when Johnny Grunge knocked out TNT. Public Enemy make defence number 3 of their WWN World Tag Team titles. The two teams brawled in the ring, outside the ring and in the crowd, resulting in a mess with broken tables, chairs and trashcans. Bloody and bruised Rocco Rock and Johnny Grunge managed to defend their titles.
Rating 64 C
Tag Team Match for the WWN World Tag Team Championships
The Fantastics © vs. The Miracle Violence Connection
In a bout that had great wrestling and good reaction from the crowd, Miracle Violence Connection (Steve Williams and Terry Gordy) defeated The Fantastics (Bobby Fulton and Tommy Rogers) in 25:03 when "Dr. Death" Steve Williams defeated Bobby Fulton by pinfall with an Oklahoma Stampede. Miracle Violence Connection win the NWA World Tag Team Championship titles. The Miracle Violence Connection controlled the match with hard-hitting moves, while The Fantastics had the pure red hot underdog role.
Rating 76 B-
Singles Match for the WWN World Heavyweight Championship
Roddy Piper vs. King Kong Bundy © w/ Skandor Akbar
In a bout that had fantastic heat and good wrestling, "Rowdy" Roddy Piper defeated King Kong Bundy in 19:49 when King Kong Bundy got disqualified when "The Nature Boy" Buddy Landel did run in and attack Piper. Piper were so close to get a pinfall, when Landel decided to ruin this evening.
Rating 71 C+
Singles Match for the NWA World Heavyweight Championship
Terry Funk © vs. Buddy Landel w/ Miss Simpson
In a good match, "The Nature Boy" Buddy Landel defeated "The Living Legend" Terry Funk in 23:35 by submission with a Figure Four Leglock after interference from "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert and Doug Gilbert. Buddy Landel wins the NWA World Heavyweight Championship title, resulting in massive boos from the Texas crowd. Gilbert quickly escapes from the ring, before Terry Funk gets hold of him.
Rating 76 B-