Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: March 9, 1985 (taped 02/22)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Will Kerry survive in the main event against the “Crippler”? Who will be in his corner to counter Cornette? And who will join me for this rather hairy episode?
The SmarK Rant for the Red River Showdown – 07.27.85
I really liked the suggestion of “Red River Showdown” as the name for these, for the Oklahoma v. Texas angle of these reviews. Plus I think Bruiser Brody’s chosen masked alias was Red River Jack, so it’s a nice little tribute to him as well. So once again, we journey back to 1985 for the battle between Mid South and World Class! But I need a logo, can someone with more Photoshop skillz than I have (ie, anyone) whip up a combination Mid South/World Class thing for me?
We’ll start with Bill Watts this week. And the thumbnail appears to be Dick Murdoch taking the Pledge of Allegiance so you know this is gonna be a good one.
The SmarK Rant for Mid-South / World Class – 07.20.85
I think I need a catchier title for this series.
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: March 2, 1985 (taped 02/22)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
What will happen when Kevin and Kerry battle Adams and Hernandez in a lumberjack match? Who makes his WCCW TV debut tonight? And who will join me for this relatable episode?
The SmarK Rant for World Class Championship Wrestling v. Mid-South Wrestling – 07.13.85
Man, I really enjoyed that episode of World Class I did last week, and I’m gonna carry on with this era for bit, even though I’m well aware that this is going to completely tank my numbers for the day and no one’s gonna read it. Also, I get the impression that people don’t really like Mid-Atlantic for whatever reason, so we’ll permanently go with World Class and Mid-South as the combatants.
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: February 23, 1985 (taped 02/08)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
How will the Midnight Express handle Adias and Mike? Will Sunshine have something to say with it? And who will join me for this reprisal of an episode?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: February 16, 1985 (taped 02/08)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Can Kerry retain the American title, or will Adams attain gold? What’s the latest on Haynes? And who will join me for this hard-hitting episode?
Uh…whoops, wrong tape. Let’s try again…
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: February 9, 1985 (taped 01/25)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Will Mike earn a singles victory, or will Roberts wriggle his way toward a win? What’s on Cornette’s mind? And who will join me for this protective episode?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: February 2, 1985 (taped 01/25)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
How will Kevin and Haynes deal with Adams and Hernandez? A popular name returns to WCCW, but how will he fare against Roberts? And who will help me to celebrate my birthday with this reflection?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: January 26, 1985 (taped 01/11)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
How will Kerry clash with Adams? Will the Fantastics retain their titles against Cornette’s men? And just who is Hart’s “solution”? Also, who will join me for this investigative episode?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: January 19, 1985 (taped 01/11)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Can Gordy attain greatness by winning the NWA World title? Who’s the young newcomer with the short hair and just a shred of flamboyance? Let’s find out!
1983 was such a banner year for WCCW. Some would call it WCCW’s best year due to all the great feuds. Of course, the Von Erich-Freebird feud tops the list but also David Von Erich-Jimmy Garvin, “Iceman” King Parsons-Buddy Roberts, and Chris Adams-Jimmy Garvin deserve mention. Of course, the battle of the valets between Sunshine and Precious cannot be ignored.
What happens in 1984? Can WCCW keep the momentum going as their syndicated show gets more coverage across the country?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: January 12, 1985 (taped 12/25)
Attendance: 20,000
Hosted by Bill Mercer
How will Kevin fare in a lumberjack match against Adams? Will the Midnight Express make a name for themselves at the expense of the Fantastics? And who will join me in this journey of an episode?
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Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: January 5, 1985 (taped 12/25)
Attendance: 20,000
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Can Kerry become a 2-time NWA World champion by defeating Flair? Who will survive the elimination match and remain in WCCW? Will Mike and Haynes get squashed by Hernandez and Jake? And who will join me for this eyewitness episode?
Uh, while this episode brings some news, the actual newscast isn’t a special guest.
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: December 29, 1984 (taped 12/14)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Marc Lowrance
Can Gordy defeat the Missing Link? How will Mike fare against a blond guy from “Hollywood”? And who will join me for this sizzling episode?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: December 22, 1984 (taped 12/14)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Marc Lowrance
Can Kerry and Kevin topple Hernandez and Adams? Who are the newcomers to WCCW? Who won PWI awards in 1984? And who will join me for this appetizing episode?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: December 15, 1984 (taped 01/06)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
It’s a Best-Of-1984 episode! What does WCCW have in store for us? What will RSG do to entertain you? And who will get stuck with the job of joining me for this?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: December 8, 1984 (taped 11/22)
Attendance: 15,235
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Will Kevin get revenge for Adams’ putting him in the hospital? Can the Fantastics retain against the PYT? Who will be making a return to WCCW? And who will join me for this tall drink of water of an episode?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: December 1, 1984 (taped 11/22)
Attendance: 15,235
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Thanksgiving may mean turkey and football for some, but for WCCW, it means WRESTLING from Reunion Arena. This week, we have a Texas Death match that earns this episode a TV-MA rating. Who will help me to bring this generous helping of wrestling this week?
Taped from Dallas, TX
Airdate: November 24, 1984 (taped 11/09)
Attendance: unknown
Hosted by Bill Mercer
Can Adams become World champion? Who’s that in Kiniski’s corner? Will the Fantastics win? And who will join me for this enticing episode?
