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(GOTTA BE BLUNT: Outside of the squash matches on this show, everything else also occured on the most recent AWA on ESPN show as well. Just the way wrestling TV was back then.)
AWA ALL-STAR WRESTLING SYNDICATED TAPING RESULTS - DULUTH, MN - DULUTH ARENA - SEPTEMBER 1989
In-Studio Host: Larry Nelson
Match Commentator: Lee Marshall (Injured)
Color Commentator: Lord James Blears
4th Taping Recap
Show Intro
In-Studio - Larry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program:
THE OFFICIAL CONTRACT SIGNING: Jerry Lawler and Sgt. Slaughter have their contract signing for the main event at Super Clash 4 to determine the undisputed AWA World Champion
A HUGE Super Clash 4 Update
More comments from Greg Valentine
The debut match of Kokina Maximus from AWA Wrestling on ESPN
Brad Rheingans wrestles
Tom Zenk sees action
Larry Zbyszko laces 'em up
Comments from Col. DeBeers and Tom Zenk after last week's incident
And more!
Nelson sent it to the arena in Duluth.
The Top Guns (Ricky Rice & Derrick Dukes) returned and won a squash match over Carl Karcher & Ray Kroc via pinfall when Rice pinned Karcher after a double dropkick
POST-MATCH INTERVIEW:
Nelson: Derrick Dukes and Ricky Rice, welcome back to action in the AWA!
Dukes: It's great to be back, Larry, in front of the best wrestling fans in the world!
Fans cheered.
Nelson: You're obviously back to go after Badd Comapny.
Rice: We are. My brother from another mother and myself are looking to put Badd Company in their place. And we really want to put that big mouth manager of theirs in his place!
More cheers.
Nelson: Dallas Page is a guy who has a lot of tricks up his sleeve; he's pretty slippery.
Dukes: We know that! Page is a crafty dude!
We've had brawls with his men in the past!
Well, I don't think I'm pushing it when I say that brawling is gonna be back in style when we collide with Badd Company again!
Rice: Badd Company! The Top Guns are gunning for you!
Fair amount of cheers.
Nelson: Badd Company, everybody!
In-Studio: Nelson said he thinks DDP is plotting something really big in retaliation to the Top Guns playing a role in DDP losing $25K and Badd Co. failing to win the tag belts.
Said he thinks DDP will try something that may not be fit for TV.
Nelson then intro'd footage from last week's attack on Tom Zenk by Col. DeBeers.
VIDEO:
Zenk: Verne, I thank you for finally making this match.
I can't tell you how good it felt to slam DeBeers' head repeatedly into the mat in that tag team match last week. Even though it got Greg Gagne and myself disqualified, it was worth it to take the loss in this case. And I would gladly do it again.
This is...
Nelson: Look ou...
DeBeers, in street clothes and beret, charged into the picture and slammed Zenk hard across the back with a Showboat Sports Pavilion chair (red padded chair with gold frame that did not fold). Zenk crashed to the floor. DeBeers then beat Zenk with the chair while Zenk was down, bending the back part of the chair in the process.
As DeBeers raised the chair over his head to blast Zenk with another blow, Verne stepped in between Zenk and DeBeers.
In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd pre-recorded comments from Col. DeBeers and Tom Zenk.
VIDEO:
Video opened with DeBeers standing outside in his camo attire and beret in front of an expensive automobile. He had a mic.
DeBeers: See this car? It's mine.
Being a mercenary for the righteous regime in South Africa pays very well.
Tom Zenk, I bet that chair felt good when that metal frame bent on your back. I threw everything I had into that chair shot, boy. Wanted to make it as painful as possible.
It is a good thing that Verne Gagne made our match for Super Clash 4.
You know why?
Because it's the biggest AWA wrestling card of the year!
And I want as many people as possible watching when I destroy you in that ring!
I want people to know that I'm superior to some bloated musclehead!
You're a disgrace to our race, Zenk! You're decadent American trash!
And I'm gonna take out the trash on October 18th in Milwaukee!
Pic flipped and Tom Zenk, in street clothes, was standing in front of the AWA logo with mic in hand.
Zenk: Col. DeBeers. Another day, another cheap shot from you.
I'm not surprised.
The fact is you have no conscience. You don't care what you do to anyone as long as it benefits you.
Being hit with that chair a few times did not feel good. Hurt like hell, actually.
But I'm just biding my time and building up all my anger and rage towards you.
And that anger and rage is gonna come pouring out at Super Clash 4.
Clash is the correct word for what we're gonna do that night at the Mecca in Milwaukee!
This match will not be for the squeamish!
It promises to be violent...very violent!
The hatred we have for each other will be on display for all to see!
Colonel, it's time for direct action!
And I'm taking you down at Super Clash 4!
END VIDEO
Pic aired of Kokina Maximus with the caption: NEXT... DEVASTATING DEBUT!
Commercials
In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd a replay of last week's in-ring debut of Kokina Maximus.
VIDEO:
Kaissey and the masked man left the ring and dropped to the floor.
Ref called for the bell.
Kokina quickly charged over and avalanched Riggins, driving Riggins hard into the buckles. Kokina backed off and Riggins took a couple of steps out of the corner and crashed on his back in the ring. Kokina dropped a big elbow across the chest and went for the cover. 1...2... Kokina pulled Riggins up by the hair and Kokina shook his head 'no'. Ref reprimanded Kokina. Kokina pulled Riggins to his feet, whipped Riggins into the ropes and caught Riggins coming off in the press slam position and dropped Riggins behind him. Riggins slammed face-first into the mat. Kokina then stepped on the side of Riggins' face. Riggins squirming. Kokina broke the illegal move at the ref's count of 4. Kokina picked up Riggins and bodyslammed Riggins and then nailed Riggins with a standing leg drop. Kokina for the cover. 1...2... Kokina once again pulled Riggins up by the hair. Ref again reprimanded Kokina. Kokina pulled Riggins to his feet and blasted Riggins with a brutal headbutt. Riggins crashed helplessly back to the mat. Kokina stomped on Riggins, snapped Riggins up, hoisted Riggins across his shoulders and popped Riggins with a Samoan Drop. Kokina went for the pin. 1...2... Kokina again snapped up Riggins before the three count.
Ref picked up on a mic.
Ref: Do that again and you're disqualified!
Kokina glared at the ref and the ref backed up.
Bischoff: This man is not only physically imposing. He's also psychologically intimidating.
Blears: Right you are, Eric.
He's just treating young Riggins like a ragdoll.
Kokina again snapped Riggins up and whipped Riggins into the buckles.
Kokina backed into the opposite corner, charged out and pulverized Riggins with another avalanche.
Riggins crumpled to the mat.
Ref immediately called for the bell.
Nelson jumped up on the apron with mic in hand.
Ref went to check on Riggins, but the masked man in the suit climbed in the ring and stepped in front of the ref. Man knelt next to Riggins and pulled out a pen light and briefly shined the light in Riggins' eyes.
Masked man said something to the ref.
Ref went over to Nelson.
Ref: We need medical personnel out here immediately!
Ref then said something to Nelson off-mic.
Nelson: Your winner of the match by a referee stoppage...Kokina Maximus!
Ref quickly raised Kokina's hand as Kaissey climbed into the ring.
EMT's came to the ring with a stretcher in tow.
Fans not sure what to make of the situation. Kokina, Sheik and masked man all left the ring and were now standing on the floor watching like spectators.
EMT's briefly checked on Riggins and then moved him out of the ring and placed the injured Riggins on a board and then onto the stretcher.
The EMT's started strapping Riggins to the stretcher.
Crowd booed loudly as Sheik raised Kokina's hand in victory.
Bischoff: Looks like this guy is the real deal, Lord James.
Blears: May God have mercy on the AWA!
WINNER: Kokina - Ref Stoppage
In-Studio: Nelson then intro'd post-match comments from Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey.
VIDEO:
In the locker room, Kaissey was standing with mic in hand in his Arab garb.
Kokina stood in the background with arms folded, menacing glare on his face. To the left of El-Kaissey was the mystery man in the mask and fancy suit.
Kaissey: I hope all you infidels took notes of what happened in that ring!
It was complete and utter destruction by Kokina!
We have heard they're taking poor Reno Riggins to the hospital to be checked for serious internal injuries because of the way he was manhandled by Kokina!
What you saw was just a little taste of what's to come for the AWA!
And I'll say it right now! Jerry Blackwell! There is no avoiding Kokina!
We made it clear you were out first big target! Let's have the match sooner rather than later!
I want the people to see Kokina destroy a main event star!
I want Jerry Blackwell to fear this man! I want the people to be afraid of him!
How about it, Blackwell?!
Sign the contract! Step into the ring with Kokina! And prepare to be smashed to pieces!
END VIDEO
Pic aired of Brad Rheingans with the caption: NEXT... OLYMPIAN IN ACTION!
Commercials/Market-Specific promos for upcoming house shows/Generic promos for non-house show cities
Brad Rheingans (w/ Ken Patera in his corner) won a squash match over Ralph Kramden with his bridging cradle suplex finisher
POST-MATCH INTERVIEW:
Nelson: Brad Rheingans and Ken Patera, you two continue to look good as a tag team and as singles.
Patera: We need to be sharp right now, Larry.
Nelson: For the tag champs the Destruction Crew?
Patera: That's right. We're going after them with guns blazing!
Wayne Bloom. Mike Enos. Me and Brad have said it before! We'll wrestle you guys even without the titles on the line!
You want to attack us like school bullies?! Well, guess what?! We fight back, boys!
Let's have a match with some sort of special rules! We don't care what they are!
We just want them in the ring together so we can rip the Destruction Crew a new one!
Crowd cheered.
Nelson: Brad.
Brad: Larry, I think Ken pretty much said it all!
These guys have Pearl Harbored us! They've left us bleeding! Now, we want revenge! We want to dole out some rough justice!
Destruction Crew! You can pick the kind of match we have!
We just want you in that ring so we can dish out some payback!
More cheers.
Nelson: Ken Patera and Brad Rheingans, everybody!
Pic aired of Greg Valentine with the caption: NEXT... HAMMER TIME 3!
Commercials
In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd pre-recorded comments from AWA newcomer Greg Valentine.
VIDEO:
Shot of Valentine, in street clothes, standing in front of the AWA logo with mic in hand.
Valentine: Who is the master of the figure four?
It's a question that has been asked for years and years.
Who is the master of the most devastating submission hold in the sport?
Is it Buddy Rogers?
Is it Ric Flair?
The answer to those two questions are no and no.
You see, you're looking at the true master, the man who has perfected, the figure four leglock!
No one has or ever will do it better than me!
I know every single nuance of the hold! Right down to the most minute detail!
I know exactly where to apply the pressure on a man's legs! I know how to shift my weight while I have my opponent locked in the hold with expert precision to add even more pressure! The man usually gives up here because he's afraid his leg will break!
I can cut off blood flow in a man's legs with the figure four! Blood clots, anyone?!
The wrestlers in the AWA better pray to God that I don't lock them in the best figure four pro wrestling has to offer!
And let me just say this to the AWA bosses!
I got a call informing me that it looks like my demand is about to be met to face Baron Von Raschke in my debut match at Super Clash 4!
I can't wait to lock the Baron in the figure four! I can't wait to see him writhe in pain and cry out in agony!
But most of all...I can't wait to hear him submit to me!
Beating the Baron would be quite a debut for the 'Hammer' in the AWA!
And by beating a wrestler the caliber of the Baron, it would send a message...Greg Valentine is back and he's going straight to the top in the AWA!
END VIDEO
In-Studio: Nelson said there was big news concerning Greg Valentine's debut in the SC 4 Update.
Nelson then sent it back to Duluth for the next match.
Tom Zenk won a squash match over Bernie Kosar with a superkick
During the match, announcers heavily played up Zenk's match with DeBeers at SC 4.
Pic aired of the SC 4 logo with the caption: NEXT... SUPER CLASH 4 UPDATE!
Commercials/Market-Specific promos for upcoming house shows/Generic promos for non-house show cities
SUPER CLASH 4 UPDATE!
AWA announcer Eric Bischoff was in the SC 4 Update Center. He was seated behind a news desk with the SC 4 logo on a TV screen to his left on the desk.
Bischoff was in a suit and tie.
Bischoff: Hi, everybody! I'm Eric Bischoff!
Fans! We are less than one month away from the biggest wrestling event of 1989...Super Clash 4!
The event takes place on Wednesday, October 18, at the Mecca in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a bell time of 6pm Central Time.
Tickets are on sale now at all TicketMaster locations and the Mecca box office.
Can't make it to the live event in Milwaukee? The entire Super Clash 4 card will air live on ESPN!
The main event is set!
Finally, after months of wondering who the true, undisputed AWA World Heavyweight Champion is, Sgt. Slaughter and Jerry Lawler will clash to settle the matter once and for all.
The match must have a winner.
Plus! Col. DeBeers will battle Tom Zenk in a match that promises to be explosive!
Now, let's send it to Larry Nelson for more huge news on Super Clash 4!
Pic flipped and Larry Nelson, mic in hand, was standing ringside in an empty Showboat Sports Pavilion with AWA boss Verne Gagne.
Nelson: Hi, everybody. Back again with promoter Verne Gagne. Verne, we hear you have two more matches to announce for Super Clash 4 today.
Verne: I do, Larry.
First, it is now official.
The contract has been signed and Greg Valentine gets his wish and will face Baron Von Raschke in his debut match here in the AWA.
Nelson: And we have the Baron with us right now.
Baron Von Raschke, in street clothes. walked into the picture.
Nelson: Baron, you have accepted Greg Valentine's challenge.
Baron: I wouldn't be the Baron if I ran away from a challenge, Larry Nelson.
Greg Valentine is an outstanding wrestler; a man who has won several championships in his career.
I know this match will be a good test for the Baron.
Nelson: Valentine has that dangerous figure 4.
Baron: He does. He does. It can be the end for you if he applies it. The move is merciless. The great pain and possible devastation to one's legs is why so many men quickly give up when locked in the hold.
But, let's remember one thing, Larry Nelson.
Baron bent his right hand into the claw position.
Baron: I have a pretty devastating submission hold, too!
If I lock Valentine in the Claw, he will have trouble escaping my vice-like grip.
Nelson: And you have a mighty strong grip.
Baron: That's what the girls say.
You lock the claw on the right pressure points on a man's head then it is light's out for him.
Greg Valentine, I'll see you in Milwaukee on October 18th.
Nelson: One last thing, Baron.
Baron: What's that?
Nelson: Have you thought more about retirement?
Baron: As I've mentioned before, everyone will know when I retire when I remove my boots in the ring, leave them there and walk off into the sunset with my head held high.
Camera panned in on Nelson and Verne.
Nelson: Alright. You heard from the Baron as he still is giving no indication on if or when he'll retire.
So, Verne, what's the other match that's gonna take place at Super Clash 4?
Verne: Larry, we know that the last two times my son Greg and Larry Zbyszko have met the matches ended without a winner.
We've also heard from both men that they want a third match to settle this matter.
The Gagne-Zbyszko feud is so strong it will probably continue into the next life.
And Larry Zbyszko seems to think that I fight Greg's battles for him. Well, nothing could be further from the truth.
I raised my son to stand on his own two feet and fight his own battles. And that's what Greg will be doing in the match at Super Clash 4.
Zbyszko doesn't have to worry about me being involved.
Nelson: Why is that?
Verne: Because the match is going to take place in the confines of a steel cage!
Nelson: Wow! Greg Gagne vs. Larry Zbyszko inside the steel! That match promises to be a dogfight!
Verne: There's certainly no love lost between them. And remember, that cage can be used as a weapon. This should be an extremely...
Nelson: Wait a minute!
Larry Zbyszko, in street clothes, came into the interview area at ringside.
Zbyszko: Did I hear correctly? Verne, I get to tear your boy up inside a steel cage?!
Verne: It's gonna be in a cage, yes.
Zbyszko: And you also said the cage can be used as a weapon?!
Verne: Yes. That's the nature of...
Zbyszko: You can bet the house that I'm gonna weaponize that cage and tear your son apart on the unforgiving steel!
Your boy Greg is in for a crash course in Suffering 101!
Zbyszko stormed out of the interview area.
Nelson: Verne?
Verne: The issue is between Zbyszko and my son.
No matter what happens, my son stands or falls on his own in the match at Super Clash 4.
And I have one more announcement about the cage match and that will occur next week.
Nelson: There you have it, fans!
Two more big matches added for Super Clash 4 on October 18th!
Greg Valentine will make his AWA debut against the always tough 'Clawmaster' Baron Von Raschke.
And, the feud goes on as Larry Zbyszko will battle Greg Gagne in the confines of a steel cage!
Looking like a great card!
This is Larry Nelson on location in Las Vegas.
Pic flipped back to Bischoff in studio.
Bischoff: Wow! Huge news from AWA promoter Verne Gagne with two new and exciting matches being added to the wrestling event of 1989...Super Clash 4!
Here is the card as it stands right now:
To determine the undisputed AWA World Champion - There must be a winner: Sgt. Slaughter vs. Jerry Lawler
Col. DeBeers vs. Tom Zenk
AWA Debut Match: Greg Valentine vs. Baron Von Raschke
Steel Cage Match: Greg Gagne vs. Larry Zbyszko
Get your tickets now for Super Clash 4 at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Mecca Box office
If you can't be there in person, be sure to watch the show on ESPN...LIVE...bell time is 6pm Central Time!
I'm Eric Bischoff! See you next week!
Pic aired of Larry Zbyszko with the caption: NEXT... 'LIVING LEGEND'???
Commercials
Robert Hope was in the ring and announced.
Zbyszko came to the ring and called Larry Nelson up on the apron.
Nelson did as told and had a mic.
Zbyszko: I just want to say to this guy...what's his name again?
Nelson: Robert Hope.
Zbyszko: Robert Hope, tonight you have a new name. I'm christening you Greg Gagne.
And, Robert Hope, you have no hope in this match!
Ref called for the bell and Zbyszko toyed with Hope, calling him Greg during the match, before finally finishing Hope off with a piledriver.
After the match, Zbyszko left the ring, grabbed a chair from next to the announcers' table and threw it into the ring. Zbyszko climbed back in and sat the chair upright and then snatched up the hurting and defeated Hope.
Bischoff: Is Zbyszko gonna try and drop Hope across the top of that chair like he did Greg Gagne a few weeks ago?!
Blears: Looks like it, Eric.
Zbysko maneuvered Hope into position to do what he had done to Greg Gagne a few weeks earlier.
Crowd cheered mildly as Greg Gagne, in street clothes, charged down the aisle and hit the ring. Zbyszko released the hapless Hope and bailed to the safety of the floor. Hope crumpled back to the mat.
Zbyszko stalked around on the floor looking up at Greg in the ring. Greg kept his eyes locked on Zbyszko.
Split-screen pic aired with the caption: NEXT... THE SIGNING!
In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd the contract signing for the match to determine the undisputed AWA World Champion at SC 4.
VIDEO:
Video opened with an outside shot of the famous Green Shack restaurant on Fremont Street in Las Vegas.
A covered, long table was sitting inside the restaurant and in the middle of the of the table was a speaker's podium with mic.
Behind the table stood a temporary wall with an enlarged Super Clash 4 logo on it.
Members of the wrestling press were on hand for the historic contract signing.
Out walked AWA announcer-interviewer Larry Nelson.
Nelson: Greetings, everyone.
Flash bulbs went off.
Nelson: Welcome to a true Las Vegas landmark, the Green Shack restaurant on Fremont Street.
The Green Shack is said to be home to the best fried chicken in Sin City. I disagree. It's the best fried chicken in the country!
Some chuckles.
Nelson: It's fitting that this historic contract signing is taking place in this historic restaurant.
As you know, Jerry Lawler and Sgt. Slaughter have mainly been engaging in a war of words for months now over who the real AWA World Champion is.
Those words will turn to direct action on Wednesday night, October 18th, at Super Clash 4 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when Lawler and Slaughter meet to determine who the undisputed AWA World Champion is.
I should point out that there must be a winner in this match. Because of that stipulation, the match will have no time-limit.
This matter will be put to rest once and for all at Super Clash 4.
Let me first introduce the man who will oversee the contract signing. He is attorney Gustav B. Schirach III.
Schirach walked out in an expensive suit and tie. He shook Nelson's hand and stood off to the side.
Nelson: Gustav handles all my DUI-related legal needs.
And now let me introduce the AWA officials who will witness this signing: president Stanley Blackburn and AWA promoter Verne Gagne.
The two men came out, both in suits, and stood by attorney Schirach III as more flash bulbs went off.
Nelson: And now, let me introduce the participants in the main event at Super Clash 4.
First, he hails from Memphis, Tennessee and claims to be the real AWA Champion...Jerry 'The King' Lawler.
Lawler came out as flash bulbs went off once again. He was in casual attire and had his version of the AWA World Title cradled in his left arm.
Lawler took his seat next to the podium and placed his belt on the table. There was a pitcher of water and glass in front of Lawler and Lawler poured himself a glass of H2O.
Nelson: And now, he hails from Parris Island, South Carolina, he is considered by many to be the reigning AWA World Champion...'America's Hero' Sgt. Slaughter.
Sarge came out dressed in an expensive suit and D.I. hat with his version of the gold draped over his left shoulder.
Sarge sat down in his chair on the opposite side of the podium and placed his belt on the table. Sarge also had a pitcher of water and glass in front of him but did not pour himself a glass.
Nelson: I have the contract on the podium here in front of me.
Attorney Gustav B. Schirach III I need to ask this.
GBS moved forward.
Nelson: Have you looked over the contract?
GBS stood next to the podium.
GBS: I have looked at the contract and it is a 100% official, legal and binding document.
Nelson: Thank you.
GBS nodded and stepped back.
Nelson: The first man who needs to sign this document is the man who is making this match a reality, AWA promoter Verne Gagne.
The contract was sitting on the podium.
Nelson flipped to the last page.
Nelson: Verne, if you'll do the honors.
Verne: Certainly.
Verne took the pen from Nelson and signed the contract.
Verne: I just want to say that it's good we'll finally settle this matter at Super Clash 4.
This issue has been brewing for several months now and we need closure. The fans need an undisputed champion. The AWA needs an undisputed World Champion.
Nelson: Thank you, Verne.
Verne nodded and stepped back.
Nelson: Now, Jerry Lawler.
Lawler got up and stepped up to the podium.
Nelson went to hand Lawler the pen but Lawler brushed Nelson off. Lawler held up a fancy box, opened it and pulled out a very expensive pen.
Lawler: It's Mont Blanc. A pen fit for wrestling royalty.
Lawler then signed the contract as more pics were taken.
Lawler: I'm sure Sarge also brought his own pen for this special occasion. He probably found it on the floor of the men's room at the Showboat Hotel Bowling Alley.
Lawler then placed the pen back in the box and sat back down at his seat.
Brief, tense moment.
Nelson: Sgt. Slaughter, please step to the podium.
Sarge got up and was handed the pen by Larry Nelson.
Sarge signed the contract and sat back down.
Nelson: We need attorney Schirach III to look at the contract.
GBS stepped forward and briefly looked over the signatures to make sure all the i's were dotted and t's crossed correctly.
GBS: It's good.
GBS stood back and Nelson held up the contract.
Nelson: It is now set in stone: Sgt. Slaughter vs. Jerry Lawler to determine the undisputed World Champion of the AWA!
And now, some words from the wrestlers.
Sgt. Slaughter.
Sarge got up and stepped to the podium as Nelson stood back.
Sarge: It's finally...finally...gonna happen.
For months now, Jerry Lawler, you have denigrated my reign as the AWA World Champion.
You've even stooped so low as to attack my military service.
You said I was a fake World Champion.
You said my belt is nothing but a cheap replica, a knock-off.
But, just like you, I had to win a very real match against a very real champion to claim this title. And I worked damn hard for it. I'm proud of what I've accomplished.
And you come along out of leftfield to tear down the biggest moment of my career.
Well, all this gets settled on October 18th at the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee!
I feel I've been put in a position where I have to prove yet again that I am a real and worthy holder of this belt!
And I aim to drive that point home loud and clear when we collide at Super Clash 4!
Sarge sat down and Nelson stepped back to the podium.
Nelson: Now, I give you Jerry Lawler.
Lawler stood up and laid his version of the World Title on the podium.
Lawler: This is a match truly fit for a king.
And as you all know, I am the 'King of Wrestling'.
I beat Curt Hennig for the AWA Championship 18 months ago in Memphis. Never lost it.
How can you claim to be the World Champion if you didn't defeat the reigning champion?
That question will be answered at Super Clash 4.
You now have your chance, Sarge, to finally convince the wrestling world that you are indeed the true AWA World Champion.
But, since we're in Vegas right now, I would not bet on that happening.
You didn't beat me to win this title and you aren't doing it in Milwaukee, either.
By the way, where's the limo driver you beat up and took that suit off of?
Sarge shook his head in disbelief and let out a chuckle but was clearly starting to boil.
Lawler: It's gonna be over for you, Sgt. Slaughter, in just a few weeks. I am prepared to expose you for the championship fraud you are.
Lawler held up his belt.
Lawler: This is the real deal belt. I beat a real deal champion in Curt Hennig to win it.
So, Sarge, I have one more question for you.
Your title belt...is it made by Mattel?
That was it...
Sarge shot to his feet and he and Lawler started physically struggling with each other.
The two were locked up with each other and wound up crashing into the temporary wall that had been set up for the contract signing, knocking over the temporary wall.
Security, which had been brought in in case something like this happened, intervened and, after a brief struggle, separated the two.
The four members of security stepped in between the two and kept them at bay. Both men wanted at each other but security did its job. Lawler reached down, picked up his pitcher of water and threw it's contents on Sarge.
Lawler: You're all wet, Sarge!
Security still kept the warring factions apart as a drenched Sarge tried to get at Lawler and the two holding Lawler back removed Lawler from the scene as the program abruptly ended.
END PROGRAM
DARK MATCHES
MATCH TO DETERMINE THE UNDISPUTED AWA WORLD CHAMPION: Jerry Lawler vs. Sgt. Slaughter
DECISION: Double Countout - 14:39
Ken Patera (w/ Brad Rheingans in his corner) vs. Wayne Bloom (w/ Mike Enos in his corner)
WINNER: Patera - Pinfall - Bloom's interference backfired - 9:17
Jake Milliman & Greg Gagne vs. Badd Company w/ Mgr. DDP)
WINNER: Milliman & Gagne - Pinfall - Milliman pinned Tanaka with the Pasteurizer (flying leg drop) - 16:51
AWA WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE MATCH: Wendi Richter (Chick Champ) vs. Takako Inoue
WINNER: Richter - Pinfall - Reversed a small package - 12:03
ATTENDANCE: 3,392 (Best ASW TV taping attendance in eons. Lawler-Sarge is moving the needle in a positive direction in most towns.)
AWA ALL-STAR WRESTLING SYNDICATED TAPING RESULTS - DULUTH, MN - DULUTH ARENA - SEPTEMBER 1989
In-Studio Host: Larry Nelson
Match Commentator: Lee Marshall (Injured)
Color Commentator: Lord James Blears
4th Taping Recap
Show Intro
In-Studio - Larry Nelson welcomed viewers and ran down the program:
THE OFFICIAL CONTRACT SIGNING: Jerry Lawler and Sgt. Slaughter have their contract signing for the main event at Super Clash 4 to determine the undisputed AWA World Champion
A HUGE Super Clash 4 Update
More comments from Greg Valentine
The debut match of Kokina Maximus from AWA Wrestling on ESPN
Brad Rheingans wrestles
Tom Zenk sees action
Larry Zbyszko laces 'em up
Comments from Col. DeBeers and Tom Zenk after last week's incident
And more!
Nelson sent it to the arena in Duluth.
The Top Guns (Ricky Rice & Derrick Dukes) returned and won a squash match over Carl Karcher & Ray Kroc via pinfall when Rice pinned Karcher after a double dropkick
POST-MATCH INTERVIEW:
Nelson: Derrick Dukes and Ricky Rice, welcome back to action in the AWA!
Dukes: It's great to be back, Larry, in front of the best wrestling fans in the world!
Fans cheered.
Nelson: You're obviously back to go after Badd Comapny.
Rice: We are. My brother from another mother and myself are looking to put Badd Company in their place. And we really want to put that big mouth manager of theirs in his place!
More cheers.
Nelson: Dallas Page is a guy who has a lot of tricks up his sleeve; he's pretty slippery.
Dukes: We know that! Page is a crafty dude!
We've had brawls with his men in the past!
Well, I don't think I'm pushing it when I say that brawling is gonna be back in style when we collide with Badd Company again!
Rice: Badd Company! The Top Guns are gunning for you!
Fair amount of cheers.
Nelson: Badd Company, everybody!
In-Studio: Nelson said he thinks DDP is plotting something really big in retaliation to the Top Guns playing a role in DDP losing $25K and Badd Co. failing to win the tag belts.
Said he thinks DDP will try something that may not be fit for TV.
Nelson then intro'd footage from last week's attack on Tom Zenk by Col. DeBeers.
VIDEO:
Zenk: Verne, I thank you for finally making this match.
I can't tell you how good it felt to slam DeBeers' head repeatedly into the mat in that tag team match last week. Even though it got Greg Gagne and myself disqualified, it was worth it to take the loss in this case. And I would gladly do it again.
This is...
Nelson: Look ou...
DeBeers, in street clothes and beret, charged into the picture and slammed Zenk hard across the back with a Showboat Sports Pavilion chair (red padded chair with gold frame that did not fold). Zenk crashed to the floor. DeBeers then beat Zenk with the chair while Zenk was down, bending the back part of the chair in the process.
As DeBeers raised the chair over his head to blast Zenk with another blow, Verne stepped in between Zenk and DeBeers.
In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd pre-recorded comments from Col. DeBeers and Tom Zenk.
VIDEO:
Video opened with DeBeers standing outside in his camo attire and beret in front of an expensive automobile. He had a mic.
DeBeers: See this car? It's mine.
Being a mercenary for the righteous regime in South Africa pays very well.
Tom Zenk, I bet that chair felt good when that metal frame bent on your back. I threw everything I had into that chair shot, boy. Wanted to make it as painful as possible.
It is a good thing that Verne Gagne made our match for Super Clash 4.
You know why?
Because it's the biggest AWA wrestling card of the year!
And I want as many people as possible watching when I destroy you in that ring!
I want people to know that I'm superior to some bloated musclehead!
You're a disgrace to our race, Zenk! You're decadent American trash!
And I'm gonna take out the trash on October 18th in Milwaukee!
Pic flipped and Tom Zenk, in street clothes, was standing in front of the AWA logo with mic in hand.
Zenk: Col. DeBeers. Another day, another cheap shot from you.
I'm not surprised.
The fact is you have no conscience. You don't care what you do to anyone as long as it benefits you.
Being hit with that chair a few times did not feel good. Hurt like hell, actually.
But I'm just biding my time and building up all my anger and rage towards you.
And that anger and rage is gonna come pouring out at Super Clash 4.
Clash is the correct word for what we're gonna do that night at the Mecca in Milwaukee!
This match will not be for the squeamish!
It promises to be violent...very violent!
The hatred we have for each other will be on display for all to see!
Colonel, it's time for direct action!
And I'm taking you down at Super Clash 4!
END VIDEO
Pic aired of Kokina Maximus with the caption: NEXT... DEVASTATING DEBUT!
Commercials
In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd a replay of last week's in-ring debut of Kokina Maximus.
VIDEO:
Kaissey and the masked man left the ring and dropped to the floor.
Ref called for the bell.
Kokina quickly charged over and avalanched Riggins, driving Riggins hard into the buckles. Kokina backed off and Riggins took a couple of steps out of the corner and crashed on his back in the ring. Kokina dropped a big elbow across the chest and went for the cover. 1...2... Kokina pulled Riggins up by the hair and Kokina shook his head 'no'. Ref reprimanded Kokina. Kokina pulled Riggins to his feet, whipped Riggins into the ropes and caught Riggins coming off in the press slam position and dropped Riggins behind him. Riggins slammed face-first into the mat. Kokina then stepped on the side of Riggins' face. Riggins squirming. Kokina broke the illegal move at the ref's count of 4. Kokina picked up Riggins and bodyslammed Riggins and then nailed Riggins with a standing leg drop. Kokina for the cover. 1...2... Kokina once again pulled Riggins up by the hair. Ref again reprimanded Kokina. Kokina pulled Riggins to his feet and blasted Riggins with a brutal headbutt. Riggins crashed helplessly back to the mat. Kokina stomped on Riggins, snapped Riggins up, hoisted Riggins across his shoulders and popped Riggins with a Samoan Drop. Kokina went for the pin. 1...2... Kokina again snapped up Riggins before the three count.
Ref picked up on a mic.
Ref: Do that again and you're disqualified!
Kokina glared at the ref and the ref backed up.
Bischoff: This man is not only physically imposing. He's also psychologically intimidating.
Blears: Right you are, Eric.
He's just treating young Riggins like a ragdoll.
Kokina again snapped Riggins up and whipped Riggins into the buckles.
Kokina backed into the opposite corner, charged out and pulverized Riggins with another avalanche.
Riggins crumpled to the mat.
Ref immediately called for the bell.
Nelson jumped up on the apron with mic in hand.
Ref went to check on Riggins, but the masked man in the suit climbed in the ring and stepped in front of the ref. Man knelt next to Riggins and pulled out a pen light and briefly shined the light in Riggins' eyes.
Masked man said something to the ref.
Ref went over to Nelson.
Ref: We need medical personnel out here immediately!
Ref then said something to Nelson off-mic.
Nelson: Your winner of the match by a referee stoppage...Kokina Maximus!
Ref quickly raised Kokina's hand as Kaissey climbed into the ring.
EMT's came to the ring with a stretcher in tow.
Fans not sure what to make of the situation. Kokina, Sheik and masked man all left the ring and were now standing on the floor watching like spectators.
EMT's briefly checked on Riggins and then moved him out of the ring and placed the injured Riggins on a board and then onto the stretcher.
The EMT's started strapping Riggins to the stretcher.
Crowd booed loudly as Sheik raised Kokina's hand in victory.
Bischoff: Looks like this guy is the real deal, Lord James.
Blears: May God have mercy on the AWA!
WINNER: Kokina - Ref Stoppage
In-Studio: Nelson then intro'd post-match comments from Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey.
VIDEO:
In the locker room, Kaissey was standing with mic in hand in his Arab garb.
Kokina stood in the background with arms folded, menacing glare on his face. To the left of El-Kaissey was the mystery man in the mask and fancy suit.
Kaissey: I hope all you infidels took notes of what happened in that ring!
It was complete and utter destruction by Kokina!
We have heard they're taking poor Reno Riggins to the hospital to be checked for serious internal injuries because of the way he was manhandled by Kokina!
What you saw was just a little taste of what's to come for the AWA!
And I'll say it right now! Jerry Blackwell! There is no avoiding Kokina!
We made it clear you were out first big target! Let's have the match sooner rather than later!
I want the people to see Kokina destroy a main event star!
I want Jerry Blackwell to fear this man! I want the people to be afraid of him!
How about it, Blackwell?!
Sign the contract! Step into the ring with Kokina! And prepare to be smashed to pieces!
END VIDEO
Pic aired of Brad Rheingans with the caption: NEXT... OLYMPIAN IN ACTION!
Commercials/Market-Specific promos for upcoming house shows/Generic promos for non-house show cities
Brad Rheingans (w/ Ken Patera in his corner) won a squash match over Ralph Kramden with his bridging cradle suplex finisher
POST-MATCH INTERVIEW:
Nelson: Brad Rheingans and Ken Patera, you two continue to look good as a tag team and as singles.
Patera: We need to be sharp right now, Larry.
Nelson: For the tag champs the Destruction Crew?
Patera: That's right. We're going after them with guns blazing!
Wayne Bloom. Mike Enos. Me and Brad have said it before! We'll wrestle you guys even without the titles on the line!
You want to attack us like school bullies?! Well, guess what?! We fight back, boys!
Let's have a match with some sort of special rules! We don't care what they are!
We just want them in the ring together so we can rip the Destruction Crew a new one!
Crowd cheered.
Nelson: Brad.
Brad: Larry, I think Ken pretty much said it all!
These guys have Pearl Harbored us! They've left us bleeding! Now, we want revenge! We want to dole out some rough justice!
Destruction Crew! You can pick the kind of match we have!
We just want you in that ring so we can dish out some payback!
More cheers.
Nelson: Ken Patera and Brad Rheingans, everybody!
Pic aired of Greg Valentine with the caption: NEXT... HAMMER TIME 3!
Commercials
In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd pre-recorded comments from AWA newcomer Greg Valentine.
VIDEO:
Shot of Valentine, in street clothes, standing in front of the AWA logo with mic in hand.
Valentine: Who is the master of the figure four?
It's a question that has been asked for years and years.
Who is the master of the most devastating submission hold in the sport?
Is it Buddy Rogers?
Is it Ric Flair?
The answer to those two questions are no and no.
You see, you're looking at the true master, the man who has perfected, the figure four leglock!
No one has or ever will do it better than me!
I know every single nuance of the hold! Right down to the most minute detail!
I know exactly where to apply the pressure on a man's legs! I know how to shift my weight while I have my opponent locked in the hold with expert precision to add even more pressure! The man usually gives up here because he's afraid his leg will break!
I can cut off blood flow in a man's legs with the figure four! Blood clots, anyone?!
The wrestlers in the AWA better pray to God that I don't lock them in the best figure four pro wrestling has to offer!
And let me just say this to the AWA bosses!
I got a call informing me that it looks like my demand is about to be met to face Baron Von Raschke in my debut match at Super Clash 4!
I can't wait to lock the Baron in the figure four! I can't wait to see him writhe in pain and cry out in agony!
But most of all...I can't wait to hear him submit to me!
Beating the Baron would be quite a debut for the 'Hammer' in the AWA!
And by beating a wrestler the caliber of the Baron, it would send a message...Greg Valentine is back and he's going straight to the top in the AWA!
END VIDEO
In-Studio: Nelson said there was big news concerning Greg Valentine's debut in the SC 4 Update.
Nelson then sent it back to Duluth for the next match.
Tom Zenk won a squash match over Bernie Kosar with a superkick
During the match, announcers heavily played up Zenk's match with DeBeers at SC 4.
Pic aired of the SC 4 logo with the caption: NEXT... SUPER CLASH 4 UPDATE!
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SUPER CLASH 4 UPDATE!
AWA announcer Eric Bischoff was in the SC 4 Update Center. He was seated behind a news desk with the SC 4 logo on a TV screen to his left on the desk.
Bischoff was in a suit and tie.
Bischoff: Hi, everybody! I'm Eric Bischoff!
Fans! We are less than one month away from the biggest wrestling event of 1989...Super Clash 4!
The event takes place on Wednesday, October 18, at the Mecca in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, with a bell time of 6pm Central Time.
Tickets are on sale now at all TicketMaster locations and the Mecca box office.
Can't make it to the live event in Milwaukee? The entire Super Clash 4 card will air live on ESPN!
The main event is set!
Finally, after months of wondering who the true, undisputed AWA World Heavyweight Champion is, Sgt. Slaughter and Jerry Lawler will clash to settle the matter once and for all.
The match must have a winner.
Plus! Col. DeBeers will battle Tom Zenk in a match that promises to be explosive!
Now, let's send it to Larry Nelson for more huge news on Super Clash 4!
Pic flipped and Larry Nelson, mic in hand, was standing ringside in an empty Showboat Sports Pavilion with AWA boss Verne Gagne.
Nelson: Hi, everybody. Back again with promoter Verne Gagne. Verne, we hear you have two more matches to announce for Super Clash 4 today.
Verne: I do, Larry.
First, it is now official.
The contract has been signed and Greg Valentine gets his wish and will face Baron Von Raschke in his debut match here in the AWA.
Nelson: And we have the Baron with us right now.
Baron Von Raschke, in street clothes. walked into the picture.
Nelson: Baron, you have accepted Greg Valentine's challenge.
Baron: I wouldn't be the Baron if I ran away from a challenge, Larry Nelson.
Greg Valentine is an outstanding wrestler; a man who has won several championships in his career.
I know this match will be a good test for the Baron.
Nelson: Valentine has that dangerous figure 4.
Baron: He does. He does. It can be the end for you if he applies it. The move is merciless. The great pain and possible devastation to one's legs is why so many men quickly give up when locked in the hold.
But, let's remember one thing, Larry Nelson.
Baron bent his right hand into the claw position.
Baron: I have a pretty devastating submission hold, too!
If I lock Valentine in the Claw, he will have trouble escaping my vice-like grip.
Nelson: And you have a mighty strong grip.
Baron: That's what the girls say.
You lock the claw on the right pressure points on a man's head then it is light's out for him.
Greg Valentine, I'll see you in Milwaukee on October 18th.
Nelson: One last thing, Baron.
Baron: What's that?
Nelson: Have you thought more about retirement?
Baron: As I've mentioned before, everyone will know when I retire when I remove my boots in the ring, leave them there and walk off into the sunset with my head held high.
Camera panned in on Nelson and Verne.
Nelson: Alright. You heard from the Baron as he still is giving no indication on if or when he'll retire.
So, Verne, what's the other match that's gonna take place at Super Clash 4?
Verne: Larry, we know that the last two times my son Greg and Larry Zbyszko have met the matches ended without a winner.
We've also heard from both men that they want a third match to settle this matter.
The Gagne-Zbyszko feud is so strong it will probably continue into the next life.
And Larry Zbyszko seems to think that I fight Greg's battles for him. Well, nothing could be further from the truth.
I raised my son to stand on his own two feet and fight his own battles. And that's what Greg will be doing in the match at Super Clash 4.
Zbyszko doesn't have to worry about me being involved.
Nelson: Why is that?
Verne: Because the match is going to take place in the confines of a steel cage!
Nelson: Wow! Greg Gagne vs. Larry Zbyszko inside the steel! That match promises to be a dogfight!
Verne: There's certainly no love lost between them. And remember, that cage can be used as a weapon. This should be an extremely...
Nelson: Wait a minute!
Larry Zbyszko, in street clothes, came into the interview area at ringside.
Zbyszko: Did I hear correctly? Verne, I get to tear your boy up inside a steel cage?!
Verne: It's gonna be in a cage, yes.
Zbyszko: And you also said the cage can be used as a weapon?!
Verne: Yes. That's the nature of...
Zbyszko: You can bet the house that I'm gonna weaponize that cage and tear your son apart on the unforgiving steel!
Your boy Greg is in for a crash course in Suffering 101!
Zbyszko stormed out of the interview area.
Nelson: Verne?
Verne: The issue is between Zbyszko and my son.
No matter what happens, my son stands or falls on his own in the match at Super Clash 4.
And I have one more announcement about the cage match and that will occur next week.
Nelson: There you have it, fans!
Two more big matches added for Super Clash 4 on October 18th!
Greg Valentine will make his AWA debut against the always tough 'Clawmaster' Baron Von Raschke.
And, the feud goes on as Larry Zbyszko will battle Greg Gagne in the confines of a steel cage!
Looking like a great card!
This is Larry Nelson on location in Las Vegas.
Pic flipped back to Bischoff in studio.
Bischoff: Wow! Huge news from AWA promoter Verne Gagne with two new and exciting matches being added to the wrestling event of 1989...Super Clash 4!
Here is the card as it stands right now:
To determine the undisputed AWA World Champion - There must be a winner: Sgt. Slaughter vs. Jerry Lawler
Col. DeBeers vs. Tom Zenk
AWA Debut Match: Greg Valentine vs. Baron Von Raschke
Steel Cage Match: Greg Gagne vs. Larry Zbyszko
Get your tickets now for Super Clash 4 at all Ticketmaster outlets and the Mecca Box office
If you can't be there in person, be sure to watch the show on ESPN...LIVE...bell time is 6pm Central Time!
I'm Eric Bischoff! See you next week!
Pic aired of Larry Zbyszko with the caption: NEXT... 'LIVING LEGEND'???
Commercials
Robert Hope was in the ring and announced.
Zbyszko came to the ring and called Larry Nelson up on the apron.
Nelson did as told and had a mic.
Zbyszko: I just want to say to this guy...what's his name again?
Nelson: Robert Hope.
Zbyszko: Robert Hope, tonight you have a new name. I'm christening you Greg Gagne.
And, Robert Hope, you have no hope in this match!
Ref called for the bell and Zbyszko toyed with Hope, calling him Greg during the match, before finally finishing Hope off with a piledriver.
After the match, Zbyszko left the ring, grabbed a chair from next to the announcers' table and threw it into the ring. Zbyszko climbed back in and sat the chair upright and then snatched up the hurting and defeated Hope.
Bischoff: Is Zbyszko gonna try and drop Hope across the top of that chair like he did Greg Gagne a few weeks ago?!
Blears: Looks like it, Eric.
Zbysko maneuvered Hope into position to do what he had done to Greg Gagne a few weeks earlier.
Crowd cheered mildly as Greg Gagne, in street clothes, charged down the aisle and hit the ring. Zbyszko released the hapless Hope and bailed to the safety of the floor. Hope crumpled back to the mat.
Zbyszko stalked around on the floor looking up at Greg in the ring. Greg kept his eyes locked on Zbyszko.
Split-screen pic aired with the caption: NEXT... THE SIGNING!
In-Studio: Larry Nelson intro'd the contract signing for the match to determine the undisputed AWA World Champion at SC 4.
VIDEO:
Video opened with an outside shot of the famous Green Shack restaurant on Fremont Street in Las Vegas.
A covered, long table was sitting inside the restaurant and in the middle of the of the table was a speaker's podium with mic.
Behind the table stood a temporary wall with an enlarged Super Clash 4 logo on it.
Members of the wrestling press were on hand for the historic contract signing.
Out walked AWA announcer-interviewer Larry Nelson.
Nelson: Greetings, everyone.
Flash bulbs went off.
Nelson: Welcome to a true Las Vegas landmark, the Green Shack restaurant on Fremont Street.
The Green Shack is said to be home to the best fried chicken in Sin City. I disagree. It's the best fried chicken in the country!
Some chuckles.
Nelson: It's fitting that this historic contract signing is taking place in this historic restaurant.
As you know, Jerry Lawler and Sgt. Slaughter have mainly been engaging in a war of words for months now over who the real AWA World Champion is.
Those words will turn to direct action on Wednesday night, October 18th, at Super Clash 4 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, when Lawler and Slaughter meet to determine who the undisputed AWA World Champion is.
I should point out that there must be a winner in this match. Because of that stipulation, the match will have no time-limit.
This matter will be put to rest once and for all at Super Clash 4.
Let me first introduce the man who will oversee the contract signing. He is attorney Gustav B. Schirach III.
Schirach walked out in an expensive suit and tie. He shook Nelson's hand and stood off to the side.
Nelson: Gustav handles all my DUI-related legal needs.
And now let me introduce the AWA officials who will witness this signing: president Stanley Blackburn and AWA promoter Verne Gagne.
The two men came out, both in suits, and stood by attorney Schirach III as more flash bulbs went off.
Nelson: And now, let me introduce the participants in the main event at Super Clash 4.
First, he hails from Memphis, Tennessee and claims to be the real AWA Champion...Jerry 'The King' Lawler.
Lawler came out as flash bulbs went off once again. He was in casual attire and had his version of the AWA World Title cradled in his left arm.
Lawler took his seat next to the podium and placed his belt on the table. There was a pitcher of water and glass in front of Lawler and Lawler poured himself a glass of H2O.
Nelson: And now, he hails from Parris Island, South Carolina, he is considered by many to be the reigning AWA World Champion...'America's Hero' Sgt. Slaughter.
Sarge came out dressed in an expensive suit and D.I. hat with his version of the gold draped over his left shoulder.
Sarge sat down in his chair on the opposite side of the podium and placed his belt on the table. Sarge also had a pitcher of water and glass in front of him but did not pour himself a glass.
Nelson: I have the contract on the podium here in front of me.
Attorney Gustav B. Schirach III I need to ask this.
GBS moved forward.
Nelson: Have you looked over the contract?
GBS stood next to the podium.
GBS: I have looked at the contract and it is a 100% official, legal and binding document.
Nelson: Thank you.
GBS nodded and stepped back.
Nelson: The first man who needs to sign this document is the man who is making this match a reality, AWA promoter Verne Gagne.
The contract was sitting on the podium.
Nelson flipped to the last page.
Nelson: Verne, if you'll do the honors.
Verne: Certainly.
Verne took the pen from Nelson and signed the contract.
Verne: I just want to say that it's good we'll finally settle this matter at Super Clash 4.
This issue has been brewing for several months now and we need closure. The fans need an undisputed champion. The AWA needs an undisputed World Champion.
Nelson: Thank you, Verne.
Verne nodded and stepped back.
Nelson: Now, Jerry Lawler.
Lawler got up and stepped up to the podium.
Nelson went to hand Lawler the pen but Lawler brushed Nelson off. Lawler held up a fancy box, opened it and pulled out a very expensive pen.
Lawler: It's Mont Blanc. A pen fit for wrestling royalty.
Lawler then signed the contract as more pics were taken.
Lawler: I'm sure Sarge also brought his own pen for this special occasion. He probably found it on the floor of the men's room at the Showboat Hotel Bowling Alley.
Lawler then placed the pen back in the box and sat back down at his seat.
Brief, tense moment.
Nelson: Sgt. Slaughter, please step to the podium.
Sarge got up and was handed the pen by Larry Nelson.
Sarge signed the contract and sat back down.
Nelson: We need attorney Schirach III to look at the contract.
GBS stepped forward and briefly looked over the signatures to make sure all the i's were dotted and t's crossed correctly.
GBS: It's good.
GBS stood back and Nelson held up the contract.
Nelson: It is now set in stone: Sgt. Slaughter vs. Jerry Lawler to determine the undisputed World Champion of the AWA!
And now, some words from the wrestlers.
Sgt. Slaughter.
Sarge got up and stepped to the podium as Nelson stood back.
Sarge: It's finally...finally...gonna happen.
For months now, Jerry Lawler, you have denigrated my reign as the AWA World Champion.
You've even stooped so low as to attack my military service.
You said I was a fake World Champion.
You said my belt is nothing but a cheap replica, a knock-off.
But, just like you, I had to win a very real match against a very real champion to claim this title. And I worked damn hard for it. I'm proud of what I've accomplished.
And you come along out of leftfield to tear down the biggest moment of my career.
Well, all this gets settled on October 18th at the Mecca Arena in Milwaukee!
I feel I've been put in a position where I have to prove yet again that I am a real and worthy holder of this belt!
And I aim to drive that point home loud and clear when we collide at Super Clash 4!
Sarge sat down and Nelson stepped back to the podium.
Nelson: Now, I give you Jerry Lawler.
Lawler stood up and laid his version of the World Title on the podium.
Lawler: This is a match truly fit for a king.
And as you all know, I am the 'King of Wrestling'.
I beat Curt Hennig for the AWA Championship 18 months ago in Memphis. Never lost it.
How can you claim to be the World Champion if you didn't defeat the reigning champion?
That question will be answered at Super Clash 4.
You now have your chance, Sarge, to finally convince the wrestling world that you are indeed the true AWA World Champion.
But, since we're in Vegas right now, I would not bet on that happening.
You didn't beat me to win this title and you aren't doing it in Milwaukee, either.
By the way, where's the limo driver you beat up and took that suit off of?
Sarge shook his head in disbelief and let out a chuckle but was clearly starting to boil.
Lawler: It's gonna be over for you, Sgt. Slaughter, in just a few weeks. I am prepared to expose you for the championship fraud you are.
Lawler held up his belt.
Lawler: This is the real deal belt. I beat a real deal champion in Curt Hennig to win it.
So, Sarge, I have one more question for you.
Your title belt...is it made by Mattel?
That was it...
Sarge shot to his feet and he and Lawler started physically struggling with each other.
The two were locked up with each other and wound up crashing into the temporary wall that had been set up for the contract signing, knocking over the temporary wall.
Security, which had been brought in in case something like this happened, intervened and, after a brief struggle, separated the two.
The four members of security stepped in between the two and kept them at bay. Both men wanted at each other but security did its job. Lawler reached down, picked up his pitcher of water and threw it's contents on Sarge.
Lawler: You're all wet, Sarge!
Security still kept the warring factions apart as a drenched Sarge tried to get at Lawler and the two holding Lawler back removed Lawler from the scene as the program abruptly ended.
END PROGRAM
DARK MATCHES
MATCH TO DETERMINE THE UNDISPUTED AWA WORLD CHAMPION: Jerry Lawler vs. Sgt. Slaughter
DECISION: Double Countout - 14:39
Ken Patera (w/ Brad Rheingans in his corner) vs. Wayne Bloom (w/ Mike Enos in his corner)
WINNER: Patera - Pinfall - Bloom's interference backfired - 9:17
Jake Milliman & Greg Gagne vs. Badd Company w/ Mgr. DDP)
WINNER: Milliman & Gagne - Pinfall - Milliman pinned Tanaka with the Pasteurizer (flying leg drop) - 16:51
AWA WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE MATCH: Wendi Richter (Chick Champ) vs. Takako Inoue
WINNER: Richter - Pinfall - Reversed a small package - 12:03
ATTENDANCE: 3,392 (Best ASW TV taping attendance in eons. Lawler-Sarge is moving the needle in a positive direction in most towns.)
