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From: vincent@Micor.OCUnix.on.ca (Victor W. Wong)
Subject: Re: Candidates for Savage's Mystery Partner
Organization: M.B. Cormier INC.
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 92 19:03:18 EST

Now that the Warrior is gone, who will partner Randy Savage at the
Survivor Series?  Some possible suggestions:

BOB BACKLUND--yes, he'd be a good idea.  Vince has been pushing him
              based mainly on reputation.  Reputation = experience =
              relatively equal billing.

BRET HART--I'm not sure about this one.  He's already doing a title
           defense on the card, and he's being pushed as a solo champ,
           not really needing a partner.

CRUSH--I don't think he's signed onto another card.  There've been
       some postings suggesting Vince might make him the Hulk Hogan
       Mk. II; if so, this is a perfect opportunity for him.

MAX MOON or CASSIDY--Nah.  Too new.

EL MATADOR--Also possible, but not likely.  Too much of a Jobber to
            Major Heels reputation.

Incidentally, the Hart/Michaels matchup at Survivor Series would mean
a VERY strong hint about the main event at Royal Rumble.  Assuming
Michaels has put his title up for grabs, the IC strap will be vacant
afterwards, which means the IC belt could be the prize at RR.

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From: mjenkins@alfred.carleton.ca (Michael Jenkinson)
Subject: Re: Clash thoughts
Organization: Carleton University
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 17:25:49 GMT

In <Andy.032c@Birdland.UUCP> Andy@Birdland.UUCP (Andy Patrizio) writes:

>* I was pretty surprised to hear the announcers acknowledge the AWA when
>  introducing Larry Zybysko.

The AWA is dead. No threat.

Therefore, no surpise.
From: Don Becker <grendel@jaflrn.UUCP>
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Re: All this SWF crap
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 92 10:28:13 EST
Organization: The Wizzard's Cave, East Meadow, NY

Shawn Pearce <SAP120@psuvm.psu.edu> writes:

> For that matter, why don't you say anything about the FWF that I see running
> around the net.............
> 
 
Well, the whole SWF thing (posting comments to the net that SHOULD be kept 
to E-mail) reminds me of some idea Brian W. had about 3 or 4 months ago 
about starting a fed where the champs would be crowned on the net. Everyone 
flamed him to the point where we didn't hear from him again until a month or 
so later.
 
As for the FWF, well, I don't particularly mind that. I read it sometimes 
(like, when I have time to d/l it and read it off-line) and I find it a bit 
more entertaining than Dominic Altobelli ranting and raving. Hell, I get 
that in the UeWF! :)
 

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From: kehler@calliope.uucp (Andy Kehler)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Re: Wrestling Challenge
Date: 23 Nov 92 00:49:33 GMT
Article-I.D.: das.1992Nov23.004933.5286
Organization: Aiken Computation Lab, Harvard University

In article <1ep6djINN9k6@usenet.INS.CWRU.Edu> bh929@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike Palij) writes:
>
> Second, I liked Backlund back
>when he was the champ but I have to admit that this match was dull.
>However, I think what Backlund needs is a strong feud with someone who
>plays off of Backlund's goody-two shoes, high school atlethicism.
>Imagine someone with the attitude of Jesse Ventura who would rank on
>Backlund and get his goat.  Or a Cactus Jack type who says that
>Backlund's type makes him puke and then have him puke on Backlund
>and beat him up.  Nobody in the WWF really fits this category except
>Nailz but his personality is as dull as Backlund's.  Maybe someone like
>Damian Demento could be molded into this type of character.
>And then have Backlund get beat up on a regular basis but winning the
>matches by dq so he can't claim a real victory until a major ppv,
>say wrestlemania?
>

Dull indeed.  As far as a personality for Backlund to play off of,
what about Flair (assuming he can wrestle)?  Flair, the Styling [tm],
Profiling [tm], Limousine-ridin' [tm], Jet-flyin' [tm], son-of-a-gun
[tm] who's all night long [tm] vs. the soft-spoken howdy-doody family
man with family values [tm].  The real win here is that these are two
men in their 40's who could provide 45-60 minutes of solid wrestling.

  -- Andy K.
From: 2up5nedwekp@vms.csd.mu.edu
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Ron Simmons
Date: 23 Nov 1992 17:11:28 GMT
Organization: Marquette University - Computer Services
Reply-To: 2up5nedwekp@vms.csd.mu.edu
NNTP-Posting-Host: vmsd.csd.mu.edu

If Ron Simmons faces Ron Simmons, I know who'll win : Erik Watts!
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From: mjenkins@alfred.carleton.ca (Michael Jenkinson)
Subject: Re: [WWF] House show in Kitchener Ontario 12/11/92
Organization: Carleton University
Date: Sun, 15 Nov 1992 16:27:37 GMT

In <1992Nov14.203420.8883@ac.dal.ca> jsteeves@ac.dal.ca (Jason Steeves) writes:

>In article <Bxo6uC.3EI@undergrad.math.waterloo.edu>, cadesjar@laplace.uwaterloo.ca (Curtis Desjardins) writes:

>> (3) Damien Demento vs. El Santanador
>> 	WINNER: El Santandor by pin.
>> 	RATING: 2 *

>Talk about your kiss of death! Why do these guys come sign up in the
>first place if Vince is going to make them jobbers to "jobbers to the stars"?
>Let's see, we have Lance Cassidy, Terry Taylor, and now Demento! It
>looked from Superstars like he might get a half-decent push, but now,
>I dunno...

I wouldn't draw too many conclusions from this. I remember reading in
a PWI Weekly match report this summer that Rrrrazor Rrramon lost at
one of his early house shows. (It may even have been to Santana, come
to think of it) And he's gotten a monster push.

This seems to be Vince's way. Blanchard and Anderson did a series of
jobs for the Sheepwackers in one loo-oong series of matches, and were
rewarded with the tag straps a month or so later after ostensibly
having the worst "won/lost record" in the WWF. 

>> Billy Red, again, announcing a new souvenir to buy at the souvenir
>> stand --- a Randy Savage stuffed tiger!

>What does a tiger have to do AT ALL with Savage? A tiger is a savage and
>Savage is the Macho Man's last name (allegedly :-)

No sillier than a Hulk Hogan teddy bear.

Michael
From: Andy@Birdland.UUCP (Andy Patrizio)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: El Gigante in the WWF
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 01:12:53 EST
Reply-To: uunet!tension!birdland!andy
Keywords: El Gigante WWF
Summary: Heeeee's Baaaack
Expires: never
Distribution: world
Organization: The State of CT.... NOT!
X-Newsreader: Arn V1.00 beta rel2

Bad news, workrate fans. El Gigante has been in Gold's here in Stamford for
the past few days. The gym manager was shocked at his size. He said he'll
be in the gym for another month or so before he makes a debut in the
ring.

One very unusual tidbit; Jose bought a fortune in mass builders and weight
gainers. No hope for a higher work rate, I guess. I thought it was rather
strange that he bought the mass builder you'll find in a gym, which is 
usually a Weider product, and not ICOPRO... I'll get to the truth sooner
or later.

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From: hit@sol.acs.unt.edu (Hisaharu Tanabe)
Subject: Re: While we're on the subject...
Organization: University of North Texas
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 00:33:30 GMT

v069qryr@ubvmsb.cc.buffalo.edu (Aaron T. Breen) writes:


>2) Jushin "Thunder" Liger - It's a shame that WCW let him go. Next to Muta, 
>   IMHO, he is one of the better wrestlers out of Japan that could be pushed
>   to superstar status in the US.

He was never a WCW wrestler. He was just in because WCW and New Japan promotion
have a talent exchange deal.  WCW can bring him back whenever NJ says OK. Same
for Muta. All those Japanese wrestlers you saw in WCW past few years never
belonged to WCW.  They were always under contract of New Japan.

>4) The Ebony Xperience - This might sound silly, but these two gentleman are
>   just what's needed as a good face team for McMoney. They've got shades of
>   the Hart Foundation in them, but are sitting in GWF/USWA(?) with literally
>   no decent exposure.

USWA and GWF are two different promotions as you might have wondered.
I never wanna watch GWF although I'm just 40min away from Global Dome,
but I always wanna watch USWA if I had an opportunity.

-- 
Hisaharu Tanabe                 E-Mail : hit@sol.acs.unt.edu
University of North Texas                htanabe@world.std.com (if in Japanese)
Denton,Texas
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From: dave.scherer%acc1bbs@ssr.com (Dave Scherer) 
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Re: Questions
Date: 20 Nov 92 17:53:00 GMT
Distribution: world
Organization: Advanced Computer Concepts BBS, New Rochelle, NY 914-654-1981
Reply-To: dave.scherer%acc1bbs@ssr.com (Dave Scherer) 

   >>The Torch
   >>PO Box 201844
   >>Minneapolis, MN
   >>55420
   >>
   >>5 dollars for 4 issues.

   >Thats 6 dollars for 4 issues now. But if you write for a free sample issue
   >Will send you a coupon for 10 issues at $10. This is why I am currently get

Correct you are Dave.  I hit the wrong key.  Thanks for picking that up.

   >The Wrestling Observer (the bible of wrestling)
   >>PO Box 1228
   >>Campbell, CA
   >>95009-1228
   >>
   >>6 dollars for 4 issues.

DNK>BTW both of these publications are weekly. The Observer is the best for new
   >There are no frills in this one. No pictures no real graphics etc. But they
   >give you reports from all around the world including New Japan, All Japan,
   >Japan Women, CMLL, AAA, etc.
   >The news from the Torch is almost always in the Observer as well. But the T
   >has photos, gest columists and editorials. It also has TORCH TALK which is
   >interview with someone in the wrestling Biz, the last two have been Jim
   >Cornette and Terry Taylor. Also the descriptions of the T.V. shows for SMW
   >USWA, give you what the people said and all the angles. In some ways the To
   >is more fun to read. I think both publications are worth the money.

If I was down to my last 6 bucks though, I would have to get the
Observer.
---
 . SLMR 2.0 . Grandchildren are a parents revenge!
From: bh929@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike Palij)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Info please
Date: 22 Nov 1992 02:15:44 GMT
Organization: Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH (USA)
Reply-To: bh929@cleveland.Freenet.Edu (Mike Palij)
NNTP-Posting-Host: hela.ins.cwru.edu


I recently came across a wrestling video entitled "World Pro
Wrestling From Japan - Volume 1."  Which has me asking some
questions.  It contained the following matches:

1.  Jimmy Snuka & Samu the Samoan vs. Akira Maeda vs Osamu Kimura
2.  Dick Murdoch vs. Antonio Inoki
3.  Tony St. Clair vs. Kenji Muto(h)
4.  Chris Adams & the Jackal vs. Tatsumi Fujinami & Kengo Kimura
5.  Rikki Choshu vs Yoshiaki Fujiwara
6.  'Hacksaw' Higgins & Kerry Brown vs. Seiji Sakaguchi &
Osamu Kimura
7.  Jimmy Snuka & Don Carras vs. Fujinami & Kengo Kimura
8.  Inoki & Sakaguchi vs. Konga the Barbarian & 'Hacksaw' Higgins

The matches were (badly) edited and Gordon Solie did the voice over
as well as opening and ending pieces in a wrestling ring in an
empty auditorium.  The package states that the promoter was 
New Japan Pro Wrestling.  There were a couple of matches from IWGP 
and possibly one match from All Japan.  The Video had a 1987 
copyright which appears to be held by 'Dusty Woods Entertainment Co.'
but the matches were copyrighted by Asahi National Broadcasting.
Does anybody know anything about this video and can put it into
the context of wrestling history?

Thanks for any info.

As always...
-- 
Just this person's view of netlife.

======> mike palij ::  bh929@cleveland.freenet.edu
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From: fippjc@mentor.cc.purdue.edu (Joe Fipp)
Subject: Re: WCW TV Title
Organization: Purdue University
Date: Mon, 23 Nov 1992 02:11:32 GMT

In article <92327.144236IO20738@MAINE.MAINE.EDU>, <IO20738@MAINE.MAINE.EDU> writes:
> Is Watts just going to pretend the TV Title does not exist
> or will he bring Scott Steiner back to get destroyed by Eric?

  With the rumored ill will between the Steiners and Bill Watts, I don't think
this would happen.  Can you see Scott shooting the match and beating the &%$#
outta Eric Watts?  Granted, we all would love it and it would make the
next wrestling tape.  Scott would probably wait until Eric put in the STF, then
would sit up and out, then go to town.  I bet no one on this net would complain
about him "not taking it easy" on Watts.

				Fippster 6
From: jsteeves@ac.dal.ca (Jason Steeves)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Re: [WWF] Survivor Series
Date: 22 Nov 92 23:09:58 -0400
Organization: Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

In article <1992Nov20.083010.1@bcvms.bc.edu>, joes@bcvms.bc.edu writes:
> Well, if you remember, when Hogan and the Steroid Warrior went up with both 
> as title holders, that the IC belt was declared open! If ToyBoat was to win
> over Hart, I assume the same would be true?!

The World Championship is the only title on the line. If (when) Hart
wins, Michaels will still have the IC title. If Michaels were to win,
he'd have the World and IC, dropping the IC within a week or so as the
Warrior did.

Wrestlemania 6 was title for title. The winner took both titles if it was
a pin or submission (ie Hogan could've got both titles if he won). Survivor
Series is for one title, so Hart can't do the same.

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 _  / /        | Jason Steeves        |
( \/ /         | (jsteeves@ac.dal.ca) |
 \__/ ASON     `----------------------'
> 
> On another note:
> As to speculation about Hogan, and McMoney......it's totally up to Hogan as to
> a return. As I recall, the last time Hogan's contract ran out, he was given a
> cut of the action by McMoney. At the time, he and his wife owned the now defunct
> Cape Cod Coliseum, and a semi-pro hockey team there. About the time he sold
> the joint, Hogan's contract was up. In the ensuing settlement, the WWF, Titan
> Sports, etc. were split by McMoney, his wife, and Hogan getting a substantial
> piece of the action. So, I guess in that respect, Hogan is his own boss in the
> matter of returning to the ring. BTW, a friend of mine spotted a recent show
> which seemed to be a small-time talk show, and he said Hogan was on, looking 
> to be about the same size!
> 
>                              Joe
>  "If you wanna be the man, ya gotta beat the man, and walk that aisle! Woo!"
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From: hit@sol.acs.unt.edu (Hisaharu Tanabe)
Subject: Re: Lou Thez 
Organization: University of North Texas
Distribution: na
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1992 00:41:59 GMT

hsano@cs.ulowell.edu (Hitoshi Sano) writes:

>I don't think this address was meant for public replies since it was in such
>fine print but what the hey.  I guess they don't think any Japanese fans will
>do anything crazy like actually write to the guy.  Its possible that I misread
>some part of the address.

You know, this is America, and we can expect anybody crazy enough to write him.

I'm surprised you put his address here(well, that's his fault to put his 
address on the magazine)...  I have EMail address for Bill Clinton and
Ross Perot, but I don't think I'll post those here.
-- 
Hisaharu Tanabe                 E-Mail : hit@sol.acs.unt.edu
University of North Texas                htanabe@world.std.com (if in Japanese)
Denton,Texas
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Organization: Penn State University
Date: Fri, 20 Nov 1992 09:26:15 EST
From: Shawn Pearce <SAP120@psuvm.psu.edu>
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject:    SWF opening round.

An Open Message to the members of Ground Zero

Soundstage-the members of Rhythm Nation, Brian "Superstar"  Sewall and Derek
"The Dream"  Michaelson, with their manageress/valet, Mariah Specter.

Brian-  WHOOOAAAHHHHH NELLLIEEEEEEEE!  On behalf of the entire Rhythm Nation
        I want to tell you how pumped we are to be in the SWF, the premier pro-
        wrestling organization today.  We have arrived for one reason and one
        reason only: Championship Gold.  Our first obstacle is Ground Zero.
        Well, folks, Zero is about all you're going to end up with. Look at us:
        Body chiseled to absolute perfection, with a plethora of wrestling
        holds at out fingertips, not to mention the prettiest, smartest, most
        wonderful aide an up-and-coming tag team could have, Mariah Spector.

Derek   Yeah, Brian, but don't forget our secret weapon, the Fans, the rhythm
        nation itself.  With that kind of support, we cant lose.  Ground Zero
        is an appropriate name, considering how badly they will bomb when they
        face us in the ring.   Whether it's Brian's serpentine or my Dream Mach
        ine or our Rhythmplex, the result will be the same:  entry into round
        two!

Mariah- I don't know about you, Zeros, but I wouldn't want to be up against the
        se guys..........in a wrestling ring   :)

Brian-  Derek, its time....to let the rhythm hit 'em!
(Fade)
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From: MJFORRES@SUVM.SYR.EDU (maurice)
Subject: news for marks
Organization: Syracuse University
Date: Wed, 18 Nov 92 10:04:42 EST

Bad news for fans of Richard Cranium -- he has been replaced by "Dick
the Brick."  The new guy gets all the names right, so there really isn't
any reason to call anymore.  I'm gonna miss Jerry Lawyer and Steve
Douglas. . . .
 
maurice
                                                 Maurice Forrester
                                                 mjforres@suvm.syr.edu
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From: jnelson@iastate.edu (Jeremy F Nelson)
Subject: Re: [WWF] Survivor Series / FAQ
Organization: Iowa State University, Ames, IA
Date: Thu, 19 Nov 1992 21:49:20 GMT

In article <9211191945.AA09511@pserv.CFSMO.Honeywell.COM> Otto Heuer #3 <ottoh3@cfsmo.honeywell.com> writes:
>
>Not necessarily.  If both belts are on the line, it may go to a
                   ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
>
>		--Otto "Hack Hogan" Heuer
>

I couldve sworn on the local update here in Des Moines, that Mean Gene said
that the match would NOT be for the IC belt, but ONLY for the world title.
But, it isnt past McMoney to change his mind for the almighty buck.

BTW, im putting together the FAQ. I have removed numerous items that are
hopelessly outdated and irrelevant, and am thinking of adding several 
more current events....  I hope this will comply with everyones wishes and
be much shorter...  If you have any ideas/writeups you would like to have
put in the FAQ, mail them to jnelson@iastate.edu

I am leaving tomorrow afternoon for school vacation, so please send your
ideas via e-mail, cause im not looking forward to wading through 500+ articles
when i get back. :-)

I hope to have this ready for the first.

Thanks for your help.

Jeremy

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From: mjenkins@alfred.carleton.ca (Michael Jenkinson)
Subject: Re: More new names!!!!
Organization: Carleton University
Date: Tue, 24 Nov 1992 00:38:40 GMT

In <1992Nov23.120016.4150@wkuvx1.bitnet> hargijk@wkuvx1.bitnet writes:

>Martel, Rick           Model                   RichardVignault     34/19 >                        Strike Force

>Is this for real, Has he been wrestling since he was 15?

Yup. Even the mark magazines like PWI give that info whenever they do
a Martel bio. He started wrestling when he was 15 or 16. Can't
remember where he started his career, but I know he went to Australia
pretty early on in his career before going on to Georgia, the WWF,
AWA, Canada, and back to the WWF.

Michael
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Re: History of Japan
From: pmbarlow@miavx1.acs.muohio.edu (The Candy Guru)
Date: 22 Nov 92 19:26:21 -0500
Organization: Miami University Academic Computer Service"

In article <1992Nov21.163958.1756@zip.eecs.umich.edu>, macika@emunix.emich.edu (Dominic Macika) writes:
> In article <hit.722226982@sol> hit@sol.acs.unt.edu (Hisaharu Tanabe) writes:
>>Perhaps, we can ask Baba to book a Egg Dome main event "Handicap Cage Match
>>with no time limit draw: Jose Gonzales & Carlitos Colon VS Stan Hansen, Tony 
>>Atlas, Dutch Mantel, Jimmy Sunuka, Kevin & Kerry Von Erich, Jumbo Tsuruta, and 
>>Berzerker with Dave Meltzer as referee and Barbara Goodish as ring announcer."
>>Of course, losers have to have 45 seconds with whoever wanna participate from
>>the audience.
>>
>>A total inside joke...
>>
> 
> If this match ever occurs, book me a flight to Japan...

Me too.  I LOVE a good bloodbath... so to speak.


The Candy Guru.
From: v070qg5d@ubvmsd.cc.buffalo.edu (Eric M Chmiel)
Newsgroups: rec.sport.pro-wrestling
Subject: Re: CHAMPS: As of 11/16
Date: 22 Nov 92 21:58:00 GMT
Organization: University at Buffalo
News-Software: VAX/VMS VNEWS 1.41

(Hisaharu Tanabe) writes...
>At the Sumo Hall on 11/22, Ultimo Dragon(WAR/EMLL) beat El Samurai 
>for the IWGP jr.heavyweight title while Scott "Flash" Norton and Tony Halme
>beat the Steiners for the tag title which was expected since the Steiners
>are said to be WWF bound. I'm not sure which one of them Norton pinned.
> 
>Also on the same card, Muta pinned Sting to retain the heavyweight title.
> 
>It is expected(and I'm pretty sure) that at the Egg Dome show on 1/4/93, 
>Liger will challenge Dragon. Let's forget that it's gonna be a 
>New Japan/WCW combined show.   Liger-Dragon has been talked about as a
>dream match for more than two years.  Either this match or Tenryu-Choshu(or
>Inoki) match will steal the show.

    A few thoughts.  Liger vs. Ultimo Dragon will be a good one, IMO, even
though I think Liger will regain the title.  What are the rest of the matches
on the Egg Dome Show?  Is the Tenryu/Choshu (or Inoki) match finalized?  
    And let's *not* forget it's a WCW/New Japan combined show.  If some of
WCW's better men really work, you can have some fantastic matches.  Remember,
in Japan guys are going to go all out (witness Rude vs. Chono NWA final--a
great match) whereas in the US the WCW guys go out of their way to avoid
trying (witness Rude vs. Chono rematch from Havoc).  
    Halme and Norton tag champs?  I can see Choshu going, "OK, find our two
worst workers and give them the tag team belts."  Couldn't they do better than
these two?  How about Hashimoto and somebody?
    And a final question: will all these matches (Sting/Muto, Steiners vs.
Halme/Norton, etc.) and the matches from Egg Dome be on television?  I'd love
to see them, but I have no idea whether Japanese TV usually airs them all.

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