The General Wrestling Thread

[EmpireWF]

It appears how knight in shining armor may be Triple H. We have to count on him being an old-school wrestling fan and not giving way to total 'entertainment' shit.

 

[IamMedellin]

so sad,,...

Ric Flair reportedly demanded more money up front on the European Tour and ended up in a heated argument with TNA management. He was then left behind in Dublin, Ireland. He had been partying a lot on the tour, as well, upsetting some. Flair will be returning in Glasgow, Scotland, to the tour. He was brought back due to Alex Shelley, AJ Styles and Kurt Angle being off the tour, the same reason Matt Hardy was added to the tour.

From one TNA Talent:

“The whole thing was stupid but most of us feel more sorry for him than upset. If someone told you everyone is mad, that’s a lie. But, there are some pissed because it makes the entire crew look like a**holes and we are certainly tired of his sh**. Flair’s asked several of us for money when he’s had his credit cards declined. When that happens, the bar tab comes and others get stuck paying for the very drinks he said were on the house in the first place. Everyone loves the “Nature Boy”, but when the limousines and party lifestyle is based on bad credit and lies, it suddenly becomes more pathetic than anything else. There is nothing glamorous about a guy who has no concept of money management and then lies to try and get out of it. The fact he has no money should be a lesson every wrestler today should take note of. Don’t let this happen to you. If you read the Gorgeous George book that came out and then take an honest look at Ric, you realize, wow, that book is pretty much predicting his future – and that’s not a happy ending.”

From another:

“I respect what the older guys have done, but they aren’t making us any money. Nothing reflects that. We would draw the exact same if 99% of them were gone. Sometimes you have to take a step backwards to take a leap forward and I really think more and more that’s where TNA is. Obviously, you need some veteran talents but there’s a crew here that wants to build a company and we want to focus on that, not paying someone’s bar tab and having to wait for him to fight it out with Craig Jenkins [TNA Management] when he doesn’t get his way.”

 

[manchild24]

I dont know, there was nothing on tonight so I was flipping back and forth from the Heat Knicks and TNA. I cant believe how much TNA is CRAP.

I mean I use to really like Flair, now he is really making a fool of himself (yeah hes getting paid but come on already.) Scott Steiner is the big surprise at the end of the show??? Thats the first time I saw Matt Hardy in so long and he looks like he needs a shit or a pin to let some air out.

Beer Money I literally cant stand. Dont even know their names but the one guy looks like an HBK wanna be with the cowboy hat and hair back in a pony tail. AJ Styles looks like he is being so under used (is he hurt?) that he's out there in street clothes. The entertainment value was so bad that I literally had to watch to see if it could get any worse.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Alberto Del Rio.

but you...

...you already knew that.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

I dont know, there was nothing on tonight so I was flipping back and forth from the Heat Knicks and TNA. I cant believe how much TNA is CRAP.

I mean I use to really like Flair, now he is really making a fool of himself (yeah hes getting paid but come on already.) Scott Steiner is the big surprise at the end of the show??? Thats the first time I saw Matt Hardy in so long and he looks like he needs a shit or a pin to let some air out.

Beer Money I literally cant stand. Dont even know their names but the one guy looks like an HBK wanna be with the cowboy hat and hair back in a pony tail. AJ Styles looks like he is being so under used (is he hurt?) that he's out there in street clothes. The entertainment value was so bad that I literally had to watch to see if it could get any worse.

Robert Roode of Beer Money is one of the most underutilized talents in all of wrestling. The guy is a classic upper-mid card heel...yet languishes in tag teams. TNA should have ran with Robert Roode right after the Team Canada break up...guy should be main eventing for TNA right now.

btw - sad shit about Flair, dude is done-zo in every way. He is still the GOAT, but the man just needs to go home and be a pitch man for more local North Carolina businesses.

 

[guchi45]

I can't wait when The Rock comes back on February 7th! Gonna be sick!

 

[manchild24]

Robert Roode of Beer Money is one of the most underutilized talents in all of wrestling. The guy is a classic upper-mid card heel...yet languishes in tag teams. TNA should have ran with Robert Roode right after the Team Canada break up...guy should be main eventing for TNA right now.

btw - sad shit about Flair, dude is done-zo in every way. He is still the GOAT, but the man just needs to go home and be a pitch man for more local North Carolina businesses.

Just brought up the TNA roster the guy I meant is that James Storm, I cant help but to think of a puffed up HBK when I see this guy.

 

[IamMedellin]

Former WWE writer John Piermarini who worked for the company from 2009 – late 2010 wrote a blog on his website talking about part of the WWE creative process. Below are some of the examples he mentioned before the blog was pulled (likely due to WWE's legal team which jumped on Piermarini since all WWE contracts prohibit writers from talking about the creative process upon departing the company)

• The booking of Daniel Bryan and his subsequent push is due to Vince McMahon. Vince is having Bryan booked as a technical genius in the ring mainly because he doesn't feel that Bryan is believable as an ass-kicker. He sees Bryan more as a strategist and has him booked as someone who can capitalize on mistakes hence why he wins most matches with the LeBell Lock. He can lock it out of anywhere and force you to tap.

• John Morrison, while being red hot lately and protected by booking is NOT really seen as a main event level talent by Vince McMahon. His push is due to the lack of top guys and support from creative. Vince is allowing it but for the most part, it is definitely an uphill battle for him unless he can convince McMahon otherwise. Vince's main negative on Morrison is that he does not see him as a viable threat physically. The backstage opinion on this is that Morrison was once well liked by everyone in the locker room but a lot of people saw him as a wuss when the Batista/Melina thing went down. Once McMahon got wind of it, he wondered why Morrison did nothing to confront Batista about it feeling that if it were him, he would have fought Batista (win or lose). Instead, not only did Morrison do nothing about it when it was very public that Melina was cheating on him with Batista, he continued to date Melina while it was going on. Due to that, Vince will always see him as someone who is not a main event level talent.

• Randy Orton was scheduled to win MITB this year at the MITB PPV. He was penciled in as the first MITB winner to LOSE as he would have challenged Sheamus the next night on RAW and Nexus would have cost him the match. Piermarini took credit for the change in plans as he pitched the Miz to Kevin Dunn and Dunn liked it since he is a Miz supporter. Dunn convinced McMahon on it and the rest is history, for the better.

• On the Smackdown side, the decision to go with Kane actually happened the DAY OF the PPV. It was originally booked to be Kane then changed to Drew McIntyre on the day of. It was later decided on Jack Swagger but then Vince McMahon saw the booking sheet with mostly heels winning and switched it back to Kane (who was a babyface at the time). Kane then turned heel later in the show by winning the title from Mysterio. Piermarini was pushing heavily for McIntyre and wanted Drew to be the guy revealed as having taken out the Undertaker (which also turned out to be Kane).

• Vince McMahon made it WWE law to have the World Heavyweight Title named shorted to World Title when Rey Mysterio was holding it. He did not want anyone mentioning it as Heavyweight during that time.

• He also noted that Christian will never be a WWE main event talent because Vince McMahon does not like his physique and his appearance. A feud with Edge is pushed monthly to Vince who shoots it down every time.

• He spoke about various other things including him feeling Kelly Kelly has the potential to be a breakout female star, the breakup of Legacy and how it floundered from the original idea he pitched, Kofi Kingston's faltering even though he was on the cusp of main eventing and more.

http://www.worldwrestlinginsanity.com/am2/publish/Dawgs/T_G_I_F_with_Matt_Dawgs_012811.shtml

 

[SHOGUN]

He also noted that Christian will never be a WWE main event talent because Vince McMahon does not like his physique and his appearance. A feud with Edge is pushed monthly to Vince who shoots it down every time.

Unacceptable. That feud would be fucking awesome.

 

[manchild24]

I dont get the whole physical presence thing by McMahon. Randy Orton is a rake. Its all bullshit because guys like the big show who they recycle every so many months to make unstoppable enver get the strap

 

[FedEx227]

Mark Henry has had a job for like 20 years.

 

[Bigpapa42]

They only have so much influence though. Jim Ross was talking in the most recent one about the problem with talent evaluation and what he did when he held the job. There's only so much HE can do now from his position.

Ditto for Hayes. I think he was the head writer for Smackdown for awhile, I'm not entirely positive if he's still at that spot.

These guys only have so much power and influence anymore. At the end of the day if Brian Gewirtz and Stephanie McMahon still don't want to write wrestling and would prefer some hybrid sports-comedy-drama thing then what's Michael Hayes to do.

If Johnny Ace just wants to fuck waitresses and models and wet Vince's appetite for giant, muscled men without movement there's nothing Jim Ross can really do.

Yeah, I realize they have very limited influence at this point. Even guys like Ross had more say, it was still down to Vince's whims. It always will be, until he finally hands over power. Which is probably when he dies.

I'm not surprised that many of these guys have reasonable views of the business and see many of the same problems that fans do - you can get that just from reading some of Ross' blog posts. Its just frustrating that so many recognize it but can't affect anything. Either with the WWE or TNA.

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

I dont get the whole physical presence thing by McMahon. Randy Orton is a rake. Its all bullshit because guys like the big show who they recycle every so many months to make unstoppable enver get the strap

Big Show is the most mishandled piece of talent perhaps in the history of the business.

You should be able to count the number of losses he has had on one hand, and each one should have been memorable and used to elevate a potential star. He should have been used and protected like Andre was in the 70's and 80's.

Instead, he never drew a nickle for the WWE and is portrayed as a comedy figure half the time.

As for the Vince facination with size/toughness...he sees himself as an alpha male, and has a homoerotic facination with other alpha males. Promoters have pushed legit tough guys for decades, but Vince goes a step further and wants his headliners to be good looking and muscular, too. Its all very gay. He overcompinsates. I would not be shocked if Vince is a closet homosexual, but the type who would NEVER act on it, and reject it as a flaw. Think Kevin Spacey's neighbor in "American Beauty".

 

[Bigpapa42]

Ended up ordering that best of the 80s NJPW set. Its on its way. Once I'm through that, I'm thinking of getting the Best of the 80s Texas set they have done more recently... 15 discs in total.

 

DISC 1
“Tom Sawyer”
Kevin Von Erich vs. King Kong Bundy (5/30/82)
Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (2/3 falls) (8/15/82)
Ric Flair vs. David Von Erich (10/11/82)
Checkmate & Magic Dragon vs. Jose Lothario & Al Madril (10/12/82)
Checkmate & Magic Dragon vs. Al Madril & Bugsy McGraw (10/26/82)
David Von Erich, Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy vs. The Sharpe Brothers & Tom Steele (12/25/82)
Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (Cage Match) (12/25/82)
Terry Gordy vs. Kevin Von Erich (1/10/83)
Ric Flair vs. Terry Gordy (2/4/83)
Michael Hayes vs. Kerry Von Erich (2/7/83)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (Lumberjack Match) (2/18/83)
Buddy Roberts vs. David Von Erich (3/18/83)


DISC 2
“Georgia On My Mind”
Ric Flair vs. Kevin Von Erich (4/1/83)
Chavo Guerrero, Iceman King Parsons & Kerry Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (Penalty Box Match) (4/29/83)
Iceman King Parsons, Kevin & David Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (5/13/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. David Von Erich (5/27/83)
The Fabulous Freebirds & Jimmy Garvin vs. The Von Erichs & Iceman King Parsons (Elimination Match) (5/27/83)
Terry Gordy vs. Kerry Von Erich (No DQ) (6/10/83)
Harley Race vs. Kevin Von Erich (6/17/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. David Von Erich (6/17/83)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (7/4/83)
Terry Gordy vs. Chris Adams (7/15/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/18/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/25/83)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Buddy Roberts (2/3 Falls) (8/8/83)


DISC 3
“Stranglehold”
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (8/12/83)
Jimmy Garvin & Terry Gordy vs. David & Kevin Von Erich (2/3 Falls) (8/15/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (8/26/83)
Terry Gordy vs. David Von Erich (2/3 Falls) (9/5/83)
Michael Hayes vs. Kerry Von Erich (Country Whipping Match) (9/5/83)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (9/5/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (9/12/83)
Chris Adams, Iceman King Parsons & David Von Erich vs. Michael Hayes, Kamala & The Mongol (10/3/83)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Harley Race (10/7/83)
Buddy Roberts & Terry Gordy vs. Kerry Von Erich & Johnny Mantel (10/17/83)
Kevin Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy (10/21/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (10/24/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Johnny Mantel (10/31/83)
Jimmy Garvin & Michael Hayes vs. Kerry Von Erich & Chris Adams (10/31/83)
Terry Gordy & Michael Hayes vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Country Whipping Match) (11/4/83)


DISC 4
“La Grange”
Terry Gordy vs. Chris Adams (2/3 Falls) (11/12/83)
The Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (Six-man Elimination) (11/21/83)
Kerry Von Erich vs. Michael Hayes (Loser Leaves Town Cage Match) (11/24/83)
Jimmy Garvin & Terry Gordy vs. Kerry Von Erich & Chris Adams (2/3 Falls) (11/28/83)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Buddy Roberts (12/12/83)
Iceman King Parsons & Brian Adias vs. Super Destroyers (2/3 Falls) (1/30/84)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (Cage Match) (1/30/84)
Ric Flair vs. Chris Adams (2/3/84)
Iceman King Parsons & Chris Adams vs. Jimmy Garvin & Missing Link (3/2/84)
Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy vs. Kamala & Missing Link (3/16/84)
Kamala, The Missing Link & Super Destroyer #2 vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (3/30/84)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (4/2/84)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (4/15/84)


DISC 5
“We Are Family”
Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Mike Von Erich & Chris Adams (Penalty Box Match) (4/16/84)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. Kevin, Mike & Fritz Von Erich (Badstreet Match) (5/6/84)
Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (5/6/84)
Terry Gordy vs. Kerry Von Erich (World Title Match) (5/7/84)
Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (5/11/84)
Terry Gordy & Killer Khan vs. Chris Adams & Iceman King Parsons (5/18/84)
Michael Hayes, Buddy Roberts, Jimmy Garvin & Killer Khan vs. Kevin Von Erich, Junkyard Dog, Chris Adams & Jules Strongbow (5/28/84)
Chris Adams & Stella Mae French vs. Jimmy Garvin & Precious (Losers Leaves Town Cage Match) (7/4/84)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (Badstreet Match) (7/4/84)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Gino Hernandez (7/6/84)
Terry Gordy & Killer Khan vs. Kevin Von Erich & Chris Adams (7/6/84)
Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs. Mike Von Erich & Chris Adams (7/20/84)
Gino Hernandez vs. Kerry Von Erich (7/20/84)
Iceman King Parsons & Skip Young vs. Pretty Young Things (8/17/84)
Gino Hernandez vs. Kevin Von Erich (8/17/84)
Kerry Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy (Lumberjack Match) (8/17/84)
Chris Adams vs. Jake The Snake (9/3/84)


DISC 6
“Badstreet USA”
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (Bunkhouse Elimination Cage Match) (9/3/84)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Chris Adams (10/8/84)
Kevin Von Erich vs. Chris Adams (10/27/84)
Gino Hernandez, Chris Adams & Jake the Snake vs. Bobby Fulton, Mike & Kerry Von Erich (10/27/84)
Terry Gordy vs. Killer Khan (Texas Death Match; Special Guest Referee, Kerry Von Erich) (11/22/84)
The Fantastics vs. Midnight Express (12/25/84)
Gino Hernandez, Chris Adams & Jake the Snake vs. The Von Erichs (12/31/84)
The Fantastics vs. Midnight Express (1/11/85)
Chris Adams vs. Kerry Von Erich (1/11/85)
Ric Flair vs. Terry Gordy (1/11/85)
Chris Adams vs. Kerry Von Erich (2/8/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Lumberjack Match) (2/22/85)
The Fantastics vs. Midnight Express (3/8/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Texas Tornado Match) (3/22/85)
Dynamic Duo, Kamala, Rip Oliver, One Man Gang & Dr. Death vs. The Fabulous Freebirds & The Von Erichs (3/5 Falls) (5/5/85)


DISC 7
“Bad to the Bone”
Kevin Von Erich vs. Ric Flair (5/5/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry Von Erich & Kabuki (6/14/85)
Rip Oliver vs. The Great Kabuki (2/3 Falls) (6/24/85)
Chris Adams vs. The Great Kabuki (6/28/85)
Chris Adams vs. The Great Kabuki (7/4/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (7/4/85)
Chris Adams vs. The Great Kabuki (7/8/85)
Chris Adams vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/13/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Texas Tornado Match) (7/26/85)
John Tatum vs. Scott Casey (9/2/85)
Chris Adams vs. Kevin Von Erich (No DQ) (9/2/85)
John Tatum vs. Scott Casey (9/16/85)
Iceman King Parsons vs. One Man Gang (Taped Fist Match) (10/6/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Hair vs. Hair Match) (10/6/85)
Rick Rude vs. Iceman King Parsons (2/3 Falls) (11/4/85)


DISC 8
“Smooth Operator”
Kerry Von Erich vs. One Man Gang (11/15/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Texas Tornado Cage Match) (11/28/85)
Rick Rude vs. Kerry Von Erich (12/13/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (12/25/85)
Chris Adams vs. Gino Hernandez (Hair vs. Hair) (1/27/86)
Iceman King Parsons vs. John Tatum (2/17/86)
Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (2/21/86)
Steve Regal & Jack Victory vs. The Fantastics (2/3 Falls) (3/3/86)
Rick Rude vs. Kerry Von Erich (3/7/86)
Little Mr. T vs. Little Tokyo (3/21/86)
Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs. Lance Von Erich & Brickhouse Brown (3/21/86)
Kerry Von Erich & Bruiser Brody vs. Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy (4/4/86)
Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy & Kabuki vs. Bruiser Brody, Kevin & Lance Von Erich (4/7/86)
Chris Adams vs. John Tatum (5/16/86)
Chris Adams, Kevin & Lance Von Erich vs. One Man Gang, The Great Kabuki & Rick Rude (5/26/86)
Chris Adams, Kevin & Lance Von Erich vs. Blackjack Mulligan, The Great Kabuki & Rick Rude (6/13/86)


DISC 9
“Still of the Night”
Chris Adams vs. Buzz Sawyer (6/16/86)
Chris Adams & Brian Adias vs. Buzz Sawyer & Matt Borne (7/11/86)
Abdullah the Butcher vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/25/86)
Abdullah the Butcher vs. Bruiser Brody (8/4/86)
Black Bart vs. Scott Casey (Texas Bullrope Match) (12/1/86)
Chris Adams, Steve Simpson & Kevin Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy, Iceman Parsons & Buddy Roberts (Cage Match) (12/25/87)
Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Badstreet Match) (2/12/88)
Matt Borne vs. Terry Taylor (2/26/88)
Al Perez vs. Michael Hayes (2/26/88)
Al Perez vs. Kerry Von Erich (3/6/88)
Terry Gordy & Shaun Simpson vs. John Tatum & Jack Victory (5/13/88)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Kerry Von Erich (No DQ Last Man Standing Match) (5/13/88)
Michael Hayes vs. Buddy Roberts (5/13/88)
Kerry & Kevin Von Erich vs. Samoan Swat Team (8/12/88)
Jimmy Jack Funk, John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. Terry Gordy, Shaun & Steve Simpson (Texas Tornado Match) (8/26/88)
Terry Gordy vs. Botswana Beast (9/23/88)
Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (9/23/88)
Michael Hayes & Jeff Jarrett vs. Samoan Swat Team (11/25/88)


DISC 10
“Turn Me Loose”
Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (Cage Match) (11/25/88)
Kamala & Botswana Beast vs. Samoan Swat Team (12/18/88)
Eric Embry & Brickhouse Brown vs. Iceman Parsons & Gary Young (1/6/89)
Eric Embry vs. Gary Young (Loser Leaves Town Match) (2/10/89)
Eric Embry & Mil Mascaras vs. Buddy Roberts & Super Zodiac (Baseball Bat On A Pole) (5/5/89)
Eric Embry vs. Gary Young (Thunderdome Cage Match) (6/9/89)
Chris Adams vs. Dutch Mantell (6/16/89)
Gary Young vs. Bill Dundee (Texas Death Match) (6/23/89)
Chris Adams vs. Cactus Jack (7/14/89)
Chris Adams vs. Gary Young (7/21/89)
Eric Embry vs. PY Chu-Hi (Cage Match) (8/4/89)
Eric Embry & Chris Adams vs. PY Chu-Hi & Gary Young (8/11/89)
Eric Embry vs. Jerry Lawler (9/8/89)
Eric Embry & Bill Dundee vs. Gary Young & Billy Joe Travis (11/3/89)
Eric Embry & Chris Adams vs. Gary Young & Billy Joe Travis (12/1/89)
Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (Title vs. Title) (12/15/89)

Music Videos
Kerry Von Erich ("Eye of the Tiger")
Iceman Parsons (“On the Loose”)
Pretty Young Things (“PYT”)
Iceman Parsons & The Fantastics (“Festival”)
WCCW Roster ("You Might Think")
Iceman Parsons ("We Are Family")
Kerry Von Erich vs. One Man Gang ("In the Hall of the Mountain King")
WCCW Roster (“Shout”)
WCCW Roster (“The Heat Is On”)
Rick Rude (“Addicted To Love”)
Red River Jack (“Tennessee River”)
The Missing Link (“Bang Your Head”)
John Tatum & Jack Victory (“Still of the Night”)
Iceman Parsons (“Bad”)
Jimmy Jack Funk (“Long-Haired Country Boy”)
WCCW Roster ("War")
The Simpsons (“Two of Us”)
Cactus Jack & Gary Young (“Born to be Wild”)


Disc 11
“Texas, When I Die”
The Von Erichs, An American Family
Fritz Introduces the Family
Fritz Von Erich vs. King Kong Bundy (6/6/82)
Kerry Von Erich vs. Harley Race (6/6/82)
Hunting with Kevin Von Erich (1982)
David Von Erich on the Ranch (1983)
The Von Erichs Interview (12/25/83)
David Von Erich Interview (1984)
David Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy (2/3/84)
David Von Erich Video (“Texas When I Die”)
The Death of David Von Erich
David Von Erich Video (“Heaven Needed a Champion”)
The Von Erichs Video (“Holding Out For a Hero”)
Fritz Von Erich Interview (1984)
“God Bless America” / “Heaven Needed a Champion” (Parade of Champions 1984)
Kerry Von Erich Interview (1984)
Gary Holder Interview (1984)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Awards Banquet (1984)
Kevin Von Erich + Special Children
Kevin Von Erich Music Video (“Thank God For Kids”)
Mike Von Erich’s Inspirational Year (1985)
Bill Apter + Mike Von Erich (1986)
Fritz Von Erich: Why World Class left the NWA
Ed Bush Television Show (1986)
Kerry Von Erich’s Motorcycle Wreck (Summer 1986)
Kevin Von Erich Title Celebration (10/12/86)
Reflections on Lance Von Erich
Kevin Von Erich Video (“Warrior”)
Mike Von Erich Tribute (5/3/87)
Kerry’s Korner (6/12/87)
Fritz Von Erich Heart Attack Angle (12/25/87)
Kevin Von Erich awarded Texas Title (7/4/88)
Kerry Von Erich Video (“Here I Go Again”)
Kerry Von Erich & Mr. T + Gary Young (7/21/89)
Von Erich Home Movies

Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair Feud
Kerry Von Erich Interview (1982)
Kerry Von Erich + Ric Flair (8/15/82)
David Von Erich Interview (10/12/82)
Ric Flair Interview (10/12/82)
Report on Kerry’s Injury (10/12/82)
Kerry Von Erich + Ric Flair (10/26/82)
King Kong Bundy Interview (11/9/82)
Fritz Von Erich + Gary Hart (11/9/82)
David Manning Announcement (12/7/92)
Fritz Von Erich + Ric Flair (12/7/92)


DISC 12
“Freebird”
The Fabulous Freebirds
Freebirds Video (“Badstreet USA”)
Michael Hayes Debut (10/12/82)
Kerry Von Erich + David Manning Interviews (1/7/83)
Freebirds Interview (Playing Pool) (1/7/83)
The Freebirds at Mr. Hamburgers (1/21/83)
Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts Interview (1/28/83)
Freebirds Interview (2/7/83)
Buddy Roberts vs. Iceman Parsons (3/4/83)
Terry Gordy vs. David Von Erich (Handcuff Match) (4/1/83)
Freebirds Interview (Poolside) (5/27/83)
Freebirds Interview (1983)
Buddy Roberts vs. Iceman Parsons (Hair vs. Hair) (6/17/83)
Buddy Roberts Promo (on Hair Bounty) (7/83)
Freebirds Interview (9/12/83)
Michael Hayes vs. Bruiser Brody (9/23/83)
Freebirds Interview (10/10/83)
Michael Hayes vs. Mike Reed (10/17/83)
Freebirds Interview (10/17/83)
Michael Hayes + Kerry Von Erich (10/17/83)
Freebirds Interview (10/17/83)
Michael Hayes destroys Kerry’s Jacket (Recap 10/83)
Freebirds + Jimmy Garvin Interview (10/24/83)
Michael Hayes & Kerry Von Erich Cage Promos (11/17/83)
Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs. Kevin & Mike Von Erich (JIP) (Loser Leaves Town) (12/25/83)
Freebirds Interview (12/26/83)
Buddy Roberts Interview (1/6/84)
Buddy Roberts & Kelly Kiniski vs. Kevin & Mike Von Erich (3/30/84)
Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy vs. Kevin & Mike Von Erich (4/15/84)
Michael Hayes + Skandor Akbar (7/16/84)
Freebirds Interview (7/16/84)
Missing Link & Killer Khan vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (7/16/84)
Freebirds Interview (7/84)
Buddy Roberts vs. David Manning (7/30/84)
Terry Gordy + Killer Khan Brawl (8/3/84)
Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy vs. Missing Link & Killer Khan (8/3/84)
Freebirds Interview (1985)
Freebirds attack the Von Erichs Recap (12/9/85)
Freebirds Interview (Steak Pit) (12/25/85)
Terry Gordy + Bruiser Brody Brawl (3/10/86)
Terry Gordy vs. Bruiser Brody (3/21/86)
Buddy Roberts + Mike & Chris Von Erich (3/24/86)
Michael Hayes + Fritz Von Erich (4/86)
Terry Gordy vs. Bruiser Brody (Barbed Wire Match) (5/5/86)
Freebirds Video (“Can’t Stop Rocking”)



+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

TEXAS EXTRAS DISC 1
"Bang Your Head"
Memorable Matches
Harley Race vs. King Kong Bundy (8/15/82)
Andre the Giant vs. Terry Gordy vs. Wild Bill Irwin vs. King Kong Bundy vs. Bugsy McGraw vs. Kerry Von Erich (Elimination Match) (1/7/83)
David Von Erich vs. Kamala (10/17/83)
Killer Khan vs. Kevin Von Erich (6/22/84)
Killer Khan vs. Kerry Von Erich (9/14/84)
One Man Gang vs. Kerry Von Erich (5/5/85)
John Tatum vs. Kevin Von Erich (3/3/86)
Abdullah the Butcher vs. Jerry Allen (5/26/86)
Buzz Sawyer vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/11/86)
Rick Rude vs. Dingo Warrior (8/22/86)
Steve Simpson & The Fantastics vs. Eric Embry & The Rock n Roll RPM’s (Scaffold Match) (5/3/87)
John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. Jeff Raitz & Jason Sterling (2/26/88)
Iceman Parsons vs. Kerry Von Erich (3/25/88)
John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. The Missing Link & Jason Sterling (4/22/88)
Steve Cox, Eric Embry, Kerry Von Erich & Frank Dusek vs. Jeff Jarrett, Eddie Marlin & Samoan Swat Team (11/11/88)
Chris Adams vs. PY Chu Hi (8/25/89)
Kerry Von Erich vs. Taurus Bulba (9/8/89)
Chris Adams vs. Billie Joe Travis (11/17/89)
Eric Embry, Chris Adams, & Bill Dundee vs. Gary Young, Billy Joe Travis, & Skandor Akbar (12/8/89)


TEXAS EXTRAS DISC 2
"Won't Back Down"
Jimmy Garvin in World Class
Jimmy Garvin by the pool (2/18/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Al Madril (2/18/83)
Jimmy Garvin at the salon (4/1/83)
Valet for A Day (7/83) (2 parts)
Jimmy Garvin in his office (8/15/83)
Sunshine Video (“She Works Hard For the Money”)
Sunshine Appreciation Night (9/19/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. The Avenger (10/21/83)
Jimmy Garvin + Sunshine Breakup (11/83)
Jimmy Garvin & Precious vs. Chris Adams & Sunshine (5/6/84)

The Dynamic Duo
Gino Hernandez & Andrea Interview (7/29/83)
Chris Adams + Gary Hart (8/84)
Gino Hernandez & Jake the Snake vs. Chris Adams & Kevin Von Erich (9/28/84)
Heel Locker Room (10/12/84)
Dynamic Duo & Jake the Snake Celebration (10/27/84)
Chris Adams vs. Kevin Von Erich (11/22/84)
Gino Hernandez Interview (11/22/84)
Chris Adams fires Gary Hart (3/8/85)
Dynamic Duo at Car Dealership (3/22/85)
Gino Hernandez vs. Kevin Von Erich (5/27/85)
Gino Hernandez vs. Brian Adias (JIP) (7/29/85)
Dynamic Duo + Mike Von Erich (8/85)
Dynamic Duo Interview (8/85)
Buildup to Hair vs. Hair Match (10/85)
Dynamic Duo + Cosmic Cowboys (12/9/85)
Dynamic Duo Breakup (1/86)
Bill Mercer announces Gino’s Death (1986)
The Two Tragedies (1986)
Chris Adams Interview (1986)

Memorable Moments
Bugsy McGraw & Roscoe the Clown Interview (8/3/82)
Kabuki Feature (1983)
Kamala Feature (1983)
Thoughts on Iceman Parsons (4/2/83)
Stella Mae Interview (5/7/84)
Jake Roberts Interview (9/7/84)
Rip Oliver + Billy Haynes (1/28/85)
Rock N Wrestling News Report (5/85)
Jim Cornette’s Green Jacket (5/85)
Gary Hart & One Man Gang Feature (5/31/85)
Rick Rude & Percy Pringle Debut Interview (10/6/85)
John Tatum + Missy Hyatt Feature (2/7/86)
Missy Hyatt + Sunshine Feud Recap (4/86)
Missy Hyatt at Parade of Champions (5/4/86)
Bruiser Brody + Blackjack Mulligan (6/86)
Brian Adias Heel Turn (10/86)
Brian Adias & Al Madril + Kerry Von Erich (10/86)
Brian Adias Interview (5/15/87)
Brian Adias + Al Madril (6/12/87)
Al Perez Profile (6/87)
Ted Arcidi Vignette (7/30/87)
WCCW Tribute to Bruiser Brody (7/22/88)
Sid Vignette (12/18/88)
Brickhouse Brown + Iceman Parsons (1/89)
Blackjack Mulligan Interview (4/1/89)
Toni Adams + Tojo Yamamoto (8/25/89)
Stud Stable + Jeff Jarrett (12/1/89)


TEXAS EXTRAS DISC 3
"The Boys Are Back In Town"
Fabulous Freebirds 1988
Michael Hayes Concert Clips (3/88)
Freebirds Breakup Recap (3/88)
Michael Hayes vs. Buddy Roberts (3/25/88)
Michael Hayes + Terry Gordy Brawl (4/22/88)
Michael Hayes + Terry Gordy (Tripledome Clips 5/8/88)
Terry Gordy Interview (5/13/88)
Buddy Roberts Interview (5/13/88)
Michael Hayes Interview (5/13/88)
Buddy Roberts vs. Michael Hayes (Cage Clips 6/88)
Terry Gordy vs. John Tatum (6/17/88)
Michael Hayes & Kerry Von Erich Promo (6/17/88)
Michael Hayes Promo (6/17/88)
Michael Hayes + Buddy Roberts (6/24/88)
Michael Hayes Promo (1988)
Terry Gordy vs. Iceman Parsons (9/9/88)
Michael Hayes vs. Samoan Swat Team (Cage Match) (10/17/88)

Jerry Lawler in World Class
Jerry Lawler + Kerry Von Erich (6/17/88)
Jerry Lawler Interview w/ Lance Russell (9/9/88)
Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (9/9/88)
Jerry Lawler Promo (2/10/89)
Jerry Lawler Interview (5/5/89)
Jerry Lawler vs. Terry Gordy (11/3/89)

Eric Embry in World Class
Eric Embry Interview (10/17/88) (Face Turn)
Eric Embry vs. Jim Ward (11/11/88)
Skandor Akbar Interview (11/11/88)
Eric Embry vs. Chico Cabello (12/10/88)
Eric Embry vs. Skandor Akbar (12/16/88)
Eric Embry + Devastation Inc. Feud Recap (12/88)
Eric Embry vs. Gary Young (Scissors on a Pole Clips) (2/3/89)
Percy Pringle Petition (2/24/89)
Percy Pringle Petition Part 2 (3/10/89)
Percy Pringle + Devastation Inc. (3/10/89)
Eric Embry becomes a referee (3/10/89)
Eric Embry Farewell (3/24/89)
Eric Embry vs. Gary Young (Cage Match) (4/7/89)
Frank Dusek is suspended (4/28/89)
Eric Embry vs. Tojo Yamamoto (6/9/89)
Eric Embry + Tojo Yamamoto Fallout (6/16/89)
Eric Embry vs. PY Chu Hi (6/23/89)
Eric Embry Interview (7/14/89) (Embry on crutches)
Eric Embry vs. Cactus Jack (Loser Leaves Town) (8/25/89)
Eric Embry vs. Billy Joe Travis (No DQ) (10/20/89)
Eric Embry vs. Chris Adams (12/15/89)
Eric Embry + Devastation Inc. Feud Recap (12/89)

 

[EmpireWF]

As for the Vince facination with size/toughness....

lol, it took government intervention and the possibility of him serving prison time for Vince to push smaller guys (Bret/Shawn).

Ironically, both guys likely used steroids at some point in their careers to bulk up (I know Bret has admitted it in his book, not sure if Shawn has admitted it).

 

[Warner2BruceTD]

Ended up ordering that best of the 80s NJPW set. Its on its way. Once I'm through that, I'm thinking of getting the Best of the 80s Texas set they have done more recently... 15 discs in total.

 

DISC 1
“Tom Sawyer”
Kevin Von Erich vs. King Kong Bundy (5/30/82)
Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (2/3 falls) (8/15/82)
Ric Flair vs. David Von Erich (10/11/82)
Checkmate & Magic Dragon vs. Jose Lothario & Al Madril (10/12/82)
Checkmate & Magic Dragon vs. Al Madril & Bugsy McGraw (10/26/82)
David Von Erich, Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy vs. The Sharpe Brothers & Tom Steele (12/25/82)
Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (Cage Match) (12/25/82)
Terry Gordy vs. Kevin Von Erich (1/10/83)
Ric Flair vs. Terry Gordy (2/4/83)
Michael Hayes vs. Kerry Von Erich (2/7/83)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (Lumberjack Match) (2/18/83)
Buddy Roberts vs. David Von Erich (3/18/83)


DISC 2
“Georgia On My Mind”
Ric Flair vs. Kevin Von Erich (4/1/83)
Chavo Guerrero, Iceman King Parsons & Kerry Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (Penalty Box Match) (4/29/83)
Iceman King Parsons, Kevin & David Von Erich vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (5/13/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. David Von Erich (5/27/83)
The Fabulous Freebirds & Jimmy Garvin vs. The Von Erichs & Iceman King Parsons (Elimination Match) (5/27/83)
Terry Gordy vs. Kerry Von Erich (No DQ) (6/10/83)
Harley Race vs. Kevin Von Erich (6/17/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. David Von Erich (6/17/83)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (7/4/83)
Terry Gordy vs. Chris Adams (7/15/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/18/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/25/83)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Buddy Roberts (2/3 Falls) (8/8/83)


DISC 3
“Stranglehold”
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (8/12/83)
Jimmy Garvin & Terry Gordy vs. David & Kevin Von Erich (2/3 Falls) (8/15/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (8/26/83)
Terry Gordy vs. David Von Erich (2/3 Falls) (9/5/83)
Michael Hayes vs. Kerry Von Erich (Country Whipping Match) (9/5/83)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (9/5/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (9/12/83)
Chris Adams, Iceman King Parsons & David Von Erich vs. Michael Hayes, Kamala & The Mongol (10/3/83)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Harley Race (10/7/83)
Buddy Roberts & Terry Gordy vs. Kerry Von Erich & Johnny Mantel (10/17/83)
Kevin Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy (10/21/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (10/24/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Johnny Mantel (10/31/83)
Jimmy Garvin & Michael Hayes vs. Kerry Von Erich & Chris Adams (10/31/83)
Terry Gordy & Michael Hayes vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Country Whipping Match) (11/4/83)


DISC 4
“La Grange”
Terry Gordy vs. Chris Adams (2/3 Falls) (11/12/83)
The Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (Six-man Elimination) (11/21/83)
Kerry Von Erich vs. Michael Hayes (Loser Leaves Town Cage Match) (11/24/83)
Jimmy Garvin & Terry Gordy vs. Kerry Von Erich & Chris Adams (2/3 Falls) (11/28/83)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Buddy Roberts (12/12/83)
Iceman King Parsons & Brian Adias vs. Super Destroyers (2/3 Falls) (1/30/84)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (Cage Match) (1/30/84)
Ric Flair vs. Chris Adams (2/3/84)
Iceman King Parsons & Chris Adams vs. Jimmy Garvin & Missing Link (3/2/84)
Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy vs. Kamala & Missing Link (3/16/84)
Kamala, The Missing Link & Super Destroyer #2 vs. The Fabulous Freebirds (3/30/84)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (4/2/84)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Chris Adams (4/15/84)


DISC 5
“We Are Family”
Michael Hayes & Jimmy Garvin vs. Mike Von Erich & Chris Adams (Penalty Box Match) (4/16/84)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. Kevin, Mike & Fritz Von Erich (Badstreet Match) (5/6/84)
Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (5/6/84)
Terry Gordy vs. Kerry Von Erich (World Title Match) (5/7/84)
Ric Flair vs. Kerry Von Erich (5/11/84)
Terry Gordy & Killer Khan vs. Chris Adams & Iceman King Parsons (5/18/84)
Michael Hayes, Buddy Roberts, Jimmy Garvin & Killer Khan vs. Kevin Von Erich, Junkyard Dog, Chris Adams & Jules Strongbow (5/28/84)
Chris Adams & Stella Mae French vs. Jimmy Garvin & Precious (Losers Leaves Town Cage Match) (7/4/84)
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (Badstreet Match) (7/4/84)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Gino Hernandez (7/6/84)
Terry Gordy & Killer Khan vs. Kevin Von Erich & Chris Adams (7/6/84)
Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs. Mike Von Erich & Chris Adams (7/20/84)
Gino Hernandez vs. Kerry Von Erich (7/20/84)
Iceman King Parsons & Skip Young vs. Pretty Young Things (8/17/84)
Gino Hernandez vs. Kevin Von Erich (8/17/84)
Kerry Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy (Lumberjack Match) (8/17/84)
Chris Adams vs. Jake The Snake (9/3/84)


DISC 6
“Badstreet USA”
The Fabulous Freebirds vs. The Von Erichs (Bunkhouse Elimination Cage Match) (9/3/84)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Chris Adams (10/8/84)
Kevin Von Erich vs. Chris Adams (10/27/84)
Gino Hernandez, Chris Adams & Jake the Snake vs. Bobby Fulton, Mike & Kerry Von Erich (10/27/84)
Terry Gordy vs. Killer Khan (Texas Death Match; Special Guest Referee, Kerry Von Erich) (11/22/84)
The Fantastics vs. Midnight Express (12/25/84)
Gino Hernandez, Chris Adams & Jake the Snake vs. The Von Erichs (12/31/84)
The Fantastics vs. Midnight Express (1/11/85)
Chris Adams vs. Kerry Von Erich (1/11/85)
Ric Flair vs. Terry Gordy (1/11/85)
Chris Adams vs. Kerry Von Erich (2/8/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Lumberjack Match) (2/22/85)
The Fantastics vs. Midnight Express (3/8/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Texas Tornado Match) (3/22/85)
Dynamic Duo, Kamala, Rip Oliver, One Man Gang & Dr. Death vs. The Fabulous Freebirds & The Von Erichs (3/5 Falls) (5/5/85)


DISC 7
“Bad to the Bone”
Kevin Von Erich vs. Ric Flair (5/5/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry Von Erich & Kabuki (6/14/85)
Rip Oliver vs. The Great Kabuki (2/3 Falls) (6/24/85)
Chris Adams vs. The Great Kabuki (6/28/85)
Chris Adams vs. The Great Kabuki (7/4/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (7/4/85)
Chris Adams vs. The Great Kabuki (7/8/85)
Chris Adams vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/13/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Texas Tornado Match) (7/26/85)
John Tatum vs. Scott Casey (9/2/85)
Chris Adams vs. Kevin Von Erich (No DQ) (9/2/85)
John Tatum vs. Scott Casey (9/16/85)
Iceman King Parsons vs. One Man Gang (Taped Fist Match) (10/6/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Hair vs. Hair Match) (10/6/85)
Rick Rude vs. Iceman King Parsons (2/3 Falls) (11/4/85)


DISC 8
“Smooth Operator”
Kerry Von Erich vs. One Man Gang (11/15/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Texas Tornado Cage Match) (11/28/85)
Rick Rude vs. Kerry Von Erich (12/13/85)
Gino Hernandez & Chris Adams vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (12/25/85)
Chris Adams vs. Gino Hernandez (Hair vs. Hair) (1/27/86)
Iceman King Parsons vs. John Tatum (2/17/86)
Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (2/21/86)
Steve Regal & Jack Victory vs. The Fantastics (2/3 Falls) (3/3/86)
Rick Rude vs. Kerry Von Erich (3/7/86)
Little Mr. T vs. Little Tokyo (3/21/86)
Michael Hayes & Buddy Roberts vs. Lance Von Erich & Brickhouse Brown (3/21/86)
Kerry Von Erich & Bruiser Brody vs. Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy (4/4/86)
Michael Hayes, Terry Gordy & Kabuki vs. Bruiser Brody, Kevin & Lance Von Erich (4/7/86)
Chris Adams vs. John Tatum (5/16/86)
Chris Adams, Kevin & Lance Von Erich vs. One Man Gang, The Great Kabuki & Rick Rude (5/26/86)
Chris Adams, Kevin & Lance Von Erich vs. Blackjack Mulligan, The Great Kabuki & Rick Rude (6/13/86)


DISC 9
“Still of the Night”
Chris Adams vs. Buzz Sawyer (6/16/86)
Chris Adams & Brian Adias vs. Buzz Sawyer & Matt Borne (7/11/86)
Abdullah the Butcher vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/25/86)
Abdullah the Butcher vs. Bruiser Brody (8/4/86)
Black Bart vs. Scott Casey (Texas Bullrope Match) (12/1/86)
Chris Adams, Steve Simpson & Kevin Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy, Iceman Parsons & Buddy Roberts (Cage Match) (12/25/87)
Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (Badstreet Match) (2/12/88)
Matt Borne vs. Terry Taylor (2/26/88)
Al Perez vs. Michael Hayes (2/26/88)
Al Perez vs. Kerry Von Erich (3/6/88)
Terry Gordy & Shaun Simpson vs. John Tatum & Jack Victory (5/13/88)
Iceman King Parsons vs. Kerry Von Erich (No DQ Last Man Standing Match) (5/13/88)
Michael Hayes vs. Buddy Roberts (5/13/88)
Kerry & Kevin Von Erich vs. Samoan Swat Team (8/12/88)
Jimmy Jack Funk, John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. Terry Gordy, Shaun & Steve Simpson (Texas Tornado Match) (8/26/88)
Terry Gordy vs. Botswana Beast (9/23/88)
Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (9/23/88)
Michael Hayes & Jeff Jarrett vs. Samoan Swat Team (11/25/88)


DISC 10
“Turn Me Loose”
Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (Cage Match) (11/25/88)
Kamala & Botswana Beast vs. Samoan Swat Team (12/18/88)
Eric Embry & Brickhouse Brown vs. Iceman Parsons & Gary Young (1/6/89)
Eric Embry vs. Gary Young (Loser Leaves Town Match) (2/10/89)
Eric Embry & Mil Mascaras vs. Buddy Roberts & Super Zodiac (Baseball Bat On A Pole) (5/5/89)
Eric Embry vs. Gary Young (Thunderdome Cage Match) (6/9/89)
Chris Adams vs. Dutch Mantell (6/16/89)
Gary Young vs. Bill Dundee (Texas Death Match) (6/23/89)
Chris Adams vs. Cactus Jack (7/14/89)
Chris Adams vs. Gary Young (7/21/89)
Eric Embry vs. PY Chu-Hi (Cage Match) (8/4/89)
Eric Embry & Chris Adams vs. PY Chu-Hi & Gary Young (8/11/89)
Eric Embry vs. Jerry Lawler (9/8/89)
Eric Embry & Bill Dundee vs. Gary Young & Billy Joe Travis (11/3/89)
Eric Embry & Chris Adams vs. Gary Young & Billy Joe Travis (12/1/89)
Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (Title vs. Title) (12/15/89)

Music Videos
Kerry Von Erich ("Eye of the Tiger")
Iceman Parsons (“On the Loose”)
Pretty Young Things (“PYT”)
Iceman Parsons & The Fantastics (“Festival”)
WCCW Roster ("You Might Think")
Iceman Parsons ("We Are Family")
Kerry Von Erich vs. One Man Gang ("In the Hall of the Mountain King")
WCCW Roster (“Shout”)
WCCW Roster (“The Heat Is On”)
Rick Rude (“Addicted To Love”)
Red River Jack (“Tennessee River”)
The Missing Link (“Bang Your Head”)
John Tatum & Jack Victory (“Still of the Night”)
Iceman Parsons (“Bad”)
Jimmy Jack Funk (“Long-Haired Country Boy”)
WCCW Roster ("War")
The Simpsons (“Two of Us”)
Cactus Jack & Gary Young (“Born to be Wild”)


Disc 11
“Texas, When I Die”
The Von Erichs, An American Family
Fritz Introduces the Family
Fritz Von Erich vs. King Kong Bundy (6/6/82)
Kerry Von Erich vs. Harley Race (6/6/82)
Hunting with Kevin Von Erich (1982)
David Von Erich on the Ranch (1983)
The Von Erichs Interview (12/25/83)
David Von Erich Interview (1984)
David Von Erich vs. Terry Gordy (2/3/84)
David Von Erich Video (“Texas When I Die”)
The Death of David Von Erich
David Von Erich Video (“Heaven Needed a Champion”)
The Von Erichs Video (“Holding Out For a Hero”)
Fritz Von Erich Interview (1984)
“God Bless America” / “Heaven Needed a Champion” (Parade of Champions 1984)
Kerry Von Erich Interview (1984)
Gary Holder Interview (1984)
Pro Wrestling Illustrated Awards Banquet (1984)
Kevin Von Erich + Special Children
Kevin Von Erich Music Video (“Thank God For Kids”)
Mike Von Erich’s Inspirational Year (1985)
Bill Apter + Mike Von Erich (1986)
Fritz Von Erich: Why World Class left the NWA
Ed Bush Television Show (1986)
Kerry Von Erich’s Motorcycle Wreck (Summer 1986)
Kevin Von Erich Title Celebration (10/12/86)
Reflections on Lance Von Erich
Kevin Von Erich Video (“Warrior”)
Mike Von Erich Tribute (5/3/87)
Kerry’s Korner (6/12/87)
Fritz Von Erich Heart Attack Angle (12/25/87)
Kevin Von Erich awarded Texas Title (7/4/88)
Kerry Von Erich Video (“Here I Go Again”)
Kerry Von Erich & Mr. T + Gary Young (7/21/89)
Von Erich Home Movies

Kerry Von Erich vs. Ric Flair Feud
Kerry Von Erich Interview (1982)
Kerry Von Erich + Ric Flair (8/15/82)
David Von Erich Interview (10/12/82)
Ric Flair Interview (10/12/82)
Report on Kerry’s Injury (10/12/82)
Kerry Von Erich + Ric Flair (10/26/82)
King Kong Bundy Interview (11/9/82)
Fritz Von Erich + Gary Hart (11/9/82)
David Manning Announcement (12/7/92)
Fritz Von Erich + Ric Flair (12/7/92)


DISC 12
“Freebird”
The Fabulous Freebirds
Freebirds Video (“Badstreet USA”)
Michael Hayes Debut (10/12/82)
Kerry Von Erich + David Manning Interviews (1/7/83)
Freebirds Interview (Playing Pool) (1/7/83)
The Freebirds at Mr. Hamburgers (1/21/83)
Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts Interview (1/28/83)
Freebirds Interview (2/7/83)
Buddy Roberts vs. Iceman Parsons (3/4/83)
Terry Gordy vs. David Von Erich (Handcuff Match) (4/1/83)
Freebirds Interview (Poolside) (5/27/83)
Freebirds Interview (1983)
Buddy Roberts vs. Iceman Parsons (Hair vs. Hair) (6/17/83)
Buddy Roberts Promo (on Hair Bounty) (7/83)
Freebirds Interview (9/12/83)
Michael Hayes vs. Bruiser Brody (9/23/83)
Freebirds Interview (10/10/83)
Michael Hayes vs. Mike Reed (10/17/83)
Freebirds Interview (10/17/83)
Michael Hayes + Kerry Von Erich (10/17/83)
Freebirds Interview (10/17/83)
Michael Hayes destroys Kerry’s Jacket (Recap 10/83)
Freebirds + Jimmy Garvin Interview (10/24/83)
Michael Hayes & Kerry Von Erich Cage Promos (11/17/83)
Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts vs. Kevin & Mike Von Erich (JIP) (Loser Leaves Town) (12/25/83)
Freebirds Interview (12/26/83)
Buddy Roberts Interview (1/6/84)
Buddy Roberts & Kelly Kiniski vs. Kevin & Mike Von Erich (3/30/84)
Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy vs. Kevin & Mike Von Erich (4/15/84)
Michael Hayes + Skandor Akbar (7/16/84)
Freebirds Interview (7/16/84)
Missing Link & Killer Khan vs. Kerry & Kevin Von Erich (7/16/84)
Freebirds Interview (7/84)
Buddy Roberts vs. David Manning (7/30/84)
Terry Gordy + Killer Khan Brawl (8/3/84)
Michael Hayes & Terry Gordy vs. Missing Link & Killer Khan (8/3/84)
Freebirds Interview (1985)
Freebirds attack the Von Erichs Recap (12/9/85)
Freebirds Interview (Steak Pit) (12/25/85)
Terry Gordy + Bruiser Brody Brawl (3/10/86)
Terry Gordy vs. Bruiser Brody (3/21/86)
Buddy Roberts + Mike & Chris Von Erich (3/24/86)
Michael Hayes + Fritz Von Erich (4/86)
Terry Gordy vs. Bruiser Brody (Barbed Wire Match) (5/5/86)
Freebirds Video (“Can’t Stop Rocking”)



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TEXAS EXTRAS DISC 1
"Bang Your Head"
Memorable Matches
Harley Race vs. King Kong Bundy (8/15/82)
Andre the Giant vs. Terry Gordy vs. Wild Bill Irwin vs. King Kong Bundy vs. Bugsy McGraw vs. Kerry Von Erich (Elimination Match) (1/7/83)
David Von Erich vs. Kamala (10/17/83)
Killer Khan vs. Kevin Von Erich (6/22/84)
Killer Khan vs. Kerry Von Erich (9/14/84)
One Man Gang vs. Kerry Von Erich (5/5/85)
John Tatum vs. Kevin Von Erich (3/3/86)
Abdullah the Butcher vs. Jerry Allen (5/26/86)
Buzz Sawyer vs. Kevin Von Erich (7/11/86)
Rick Rude vs. Dingo Warrior (8/22/86)
Steve Simpson & The Fantastics vs. Eric Embry & The Rock n Roll RPM’s (Scaffold Match) (5/3/87)
John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. Jeff Raitz & Jason Sterling (2/26/88)
Iceman Parsons vs. Kerry Von Erich (3/25/88)
John Tatum & Jack Victory vs. The Missing Link & Jason Sterling (4/22/88)
Steve Cox, Eric Embry, Kerry Von Erich & Frank Dusek vs. Jeff Jarrett, Eddie Marlin & Samoan Swat Team (11/11/88)
Chris Adams vs. PY Chu Hi (8/25/89)
Kerry Von Erich vs. Taurus Bulba (9/8/89)
Chris Adams vs. Billie Joe Travis (11/17/89)
Eric Embry, Chris Adams, & Bill Dundee vs. Gary Young, Billy Joe Travis, & Skandor Akbar (12/8/89)


TEXAS EXTRAS DISC 2
"Won't Back Down"
Jimmy Garvin in World Class
Jimmy Garvin by the pool (2/18/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. Al Madril (2/18/83)
Jimmy Garvin at the salon (4/1/83)
Valet for A Day (7/83) (2 parts)
Jimmy Garvin in his office (8/15/83)
Sunshine Video (“She Works Hard For the Money”)
Sunshine Appreciation Night (9/19/83)
Jimmy Garvin vs. The Avenger (10/21/83)
Jimmy Garvin + Sunshine Breakup (11/83)
Jimmy Garvin & Precious vs. Chris Adams & Sunshine (5/6/84)

The Dynamic Duo
Gino Hernandez & Andrea Interview (7/29/83)
Chris Adams + Gary Hart (8/84)
Gino Hernandez & Jake the Snake vs. Chris Adams & Kevin Von Erich (9/28/84)
Heel Locker Room (10/12/84)
Dynamic Duo & Jake the Snake Celebration (10/27/84)
Chris Adams vs. Kevin Von Erich (11/22/84)
Gino Hernandez Interview (11/22/84)
Chris Adams fires Gary Hart (3/8/85)
Dynamic Duo at Car Dealership (3/22/85)
Gino Hernandez vs. Kevin Von Erich (5/27/85)
Gino Hernandez vs. Brian Adias (JIP) (7/29/85)
Dynamic Duo + Mike Von Erich (8/85)
Dynamic Duo Interview (8/85)
Buildup to Hair vs. Hair Match (10/85)
Dynamic Duo + Cosmic Cowboys (12/9/85)
Dynamic Duo Breakup (1/86)
Bill Mercer announces Gino’s Death (1986)
The Two Tragedies (1986)
Chris Adams Interview (1986)

Memorable Moments
Bugsy McGraw & Roscoe the Clown Interview (8/3/82)
Kabuki Feature (1983)
Kamala Feature (1983)
Thoughts on Iceman Parsons (4/2/83)
Stella Mae Interview (5/7/84)
Jake Roberts Interview (9/7/84)
Rip Oliver + Billy Haynes (1/28/85)
Rock N Wrestling News Report (5/85)
Jim Cornette’s Green Jacket (5/85)
Gary Hart & One Man Gang Feature (5/31/85)
Rick Rude & Percy Pringle Debut Interview (10/6/85)
John Tatum + Missy Hyatt Feature (2/7/86)
Missy Hyatt + Sunshine Feud Recap (4/86)
Missy Hyatt at Parade of Champions (5/4/86)
Bruiser Brody + Blackjack Mulligan (6/86)
Brian Adias Heel Turn (10/86)
Brian Adias & Al Madril + Kerry Von Erich (10/86)
Brian Adias Interview (5/15/87)
Brian Adias + Al Madril (6/12/87)
Al Perez Profile (6/87)
Ted Arcidi Vignette (7/30/87)
WCCW Tribute to Bruiser Brody (7/22/88)
Sid Vignette (12/18/88)
Brickhouse Brown + Iceman Parsons (1/89)
Blackjack Mulligan Interview (4/1/89)
Toni Adams + Tojo Yamamoto (8/25/89)
Stud Stable + Jeff Jarrett (12/1/89)


TEXAS EXTRAS DISC 3
"The Boys Are Back In Town"
Fabulous Freebirds 1988
Michael Hayes Concert Clips (3/88)
Freebirds Breakup Recap (3/88)
Michael Hayes vs. Buddy Roberts (3/25/88)
Michael Hayes + Terry Gordy Brawl (4/22/88)
Michael Hayes + Terry Gordy (Tripledome Clips 5/8/88)
Terry Gordy Interview (5/13/88)
Buddy Roberts Interview (5/13/88)
Michael Hayes Interview (5/13/88)
Buddy Roberts vs. Michael Hayes (Cage Clips 6/88)
Terry Gordy vs. John Tatum (6/17/88)
Michael Hayes & Kerry Von Erich Promo (6/17/88)
Michael Hayes Promo (6/17/88)
Michael Hayes + Buddy Roberts (6/24/88)
Michael Hayes Promo (1988)
Terry Gordy vs. Iceman Parsons (9/9/88)
Michael Hayes vs. Samoan Swat Team (Cage Match) (10/17/88)

Jerry Lawler in World Class
Jerry Lawler + Kerry Von Erich (6/17/88)
Jerry Lawler Interview w/ Lance Russell (9/9/88)
Jerry Lawler vs. Kerry Von Erich (9/9/88)
Jerry Lawler Promo (2/10/89)
Jerry Lawler Interview (5/5/89)
Jerry Lawler vs. Terry Gordy (11/3/89)

Eric Embry in World Class
Eric Embry Interview (10/17/88) (Face Turn)
Eric Embry vs. Jim Ward (11/11/88)
Skandor Akbar Interview (11/11/88)
Eric Embry vs. Chico Cabello (12/10/88)
Eric Embry vs. Skandor Akbar (12/16/88)
Eric Embry + Devastation Inc. Feud Recap (12/88)
Eric Embry vs. Gary Young (Scissors on a Pole Clips) (2/3/89)
Percy Pringle Petition (2/24/89)
Percy Pringle Petition Part 2 (3/10/89)
Percy Pringle + Devastation Inc. (3/10/89)
Eric Embry becomes a referee (3/10/89)
Eric Embry Farewell (3/24/89)
Eric Embry vs. Gary Young (Cage Match) (4/7/89)
Frank Dusek is suspended (4/28/89)
Eric Embry vs. Tojo Yamamoto (6/9/89)
Eric Embry + Tojo Yamamoto Fallout (6/16/89)
Eric Embry vs. PY Chu Hi (6/23/89)
Eric Embry Interview (7/14/89) (Embry on crutches)
Eric Embry vs. Cactus Jack (Loser Leaves Town) (8/25/89)
Eric Embry vs. Billy Joe Travis (No DQ) (10/20/89)
Eric Embry vs. Chris Adams (12/15/89)
Eric Embry + Devastation Inc. Feud Recap (12/89)

HOLY FUCK that Texas set is epic. It would take me years to watch that.

Top notch booking from about '82-'85 or so. Downright scary how many of the guys on those discs are dead. All of the Von Erichs except Kevin, Gino Hernandez, Chris Adams, Gary Hart, Terry Gordy, Bruiser Brody, Toni Adams, Bugsy McGraw, Rick Rude, Missing Link, Super Destroyer II, Skandar Akbar, and a bunch of others. I see multiple tag team matches where EVRYONE INVOLVED IS DEAD. Amazing.

 

[Bigpapa42]

HOLY FUCK that Texas set is epic. It would take me years to watch that.

Top notch booking from about '82-'85 or so. Downright scary how many of the guys on those discs are dead. All of the Von Erichs except Kevin, Gino Hernandez, Chris Adams, Gary Hart, Terry Gordy, Bruiser Brody, Toni Adams, Bugsy McGraw, Rick Rude, Missing Link, Super Destroyer II, Skandar Akbar, and a bunch of others. I see multiple tag team matches where EVRYONE INVOLVED IS DEAD. Amazing.

Must have been something about working in Texas. Mebbe the Von Erich's curse rubbed off on everyone...? Its odd - I watch old Mid Atlantic, WWF, AWA, Florida, St. Louis... Its nowhere near as bad in that sense.

The more I look over this Texas set, the more I want it. Kinda wish I would got it first, then New Japan. Ah well. Getting both at the same time would be stupid so I'll hold off.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

Big Show is the most mishandled piece of talent perhaps in the history of the business.

You should be able to count the number of losses he has had on one hand, and each one should have been memorable and used to elevate a potential star. He should have been used and protected like Andre was in the 70's and 80's.

Instead, he never drew a nickle for the WWE and is portrayed as a comedy figure half the time.

As for the Vince facination with size/toughness...he sees himself as an alpha male, and has a homoerotic facination with other alpha males. Promoters have pushed legit tough guys for decades, but Vince goes a step further and wants his headliners to be good looking and muscular, too. Its all very gay. He overcompinsates. I would not be shocked if Vince is a closet homosexual, but the type who would NEVER act on it, and reject it as a flaw. Think Kevin Spacey's neighbor in "American Beauty".

RE: The Big Show.

I can agree...but on the other side of the coin, wrestling isn't like it was back then...its tough to protect a guy like that for so long when you are running like the E. If Show was around in the 70's and 80's, he would have been Andre...but, we're in the 2000's now and that kind of booking generally sucks...especially in the E. Sure, WCW got a good kick with guys and their undefeated streaks...but it grows tired at a certain point.

Show gets some of the biggest pops in the company, and has for quite some time. He is instant credibility, too. I really don't have a problem with the way he has been booked. He really is one of the nicer guys you will ever meet from the E, so the comedy persona is just an extension of himself.

RE: Vince's homoeroticism...

He probably does like cock, but has never acted on it...he does overcompensate the muscular, good looking, oiled down MF'rs on TV though.

 

[LiquidLarry2GhostWF]

HOLY FUCK that Texas set is epic. It would take me years to watch that.

Top notch booking from about '82-'85 or so. Downright scary how many of the guys on those discs are dead. All of the Von Erichs except Kevin, Gino Hernandez, Chris Adams, Gary Hart, Terry Gordy, Bruiser Brody, Toni Adams, Bugsy McGraw, Rick Rude, Missing Link, Super Destroyer II, Skandar Akbar, and a bunch of others. I see multiple tag team matches where EVRYONE INVOLVED IS DEAD. Amazing.

LOL...that shit is kind of creepy. Some old Miss Elizabeth, Chris Benoit, and Woman promos can be haunting.

Then you watch Woman with Kevin Sullivan and then see Kevin Sullivan in a bathroom with Benoit...man, you just wish Woman would have stuck with Kevin Sullivan's ugly ass.

 

[EmpireWF]

WWE still edits most if not all references to Benoit and Nancy on the MNW episodes on 24/7. They damn sure edit out all matches Benoit had.

What's weird is sometimes they will edit out random other stuff, I will assume it had Benoit references though.