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Post by VR on Apr 1, 2005 13:24:05 GMT -5
As far as worker is concerned, ring work, the best VE was Papa Fritz imho.
As far as the brothers are concerned I always felt Kevin was the best worker, ring work. I never really felt any of them were spectacular on the stick. And I just didn't get all the hype surrounding David(RIP) and the NWA title. Kerry could work with the right opponent, as in a Flair(who couldn't work with Flair) or Race, Gordy, and Tsuruta.
VR
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Post by clawmaster on Apr 1, 2005 14:35:36 GMT -5
The black guy in the pic is Bubba Douglas aka Bubba Smith in JCP. SD Jones was working in the WWF during that time period.
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Post by bambamgordyfan on Apr 1, 2005 15:00:42 GMT -5
Hardcore Heroes wrote: If I'm not mistaken, David Von Erich died a week later in Japan, and I'd heard this was his last match in the U.S.
I have a video i got from a guy in TEXAS , it was a special on the Von Erichs hosted by Bill Mercer.....In this Kevin said he and David wrestled Charlotte the week before David's death...Then David went to Japan...Yeah, he said it was David's last US match (i think, maybe i need to watch it again).........
I always thought David was the best worker, his matches with Jimmy Garvin and Harley Race were and still are awesome.........
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Post by HardcoreHeroes on Apr 1, 2005 16:57:53 GMT -5
The black guy in the pic is Bubba Douglas aka Bubba Smith in JCP. SD Jones was working in the WWF during that time period. I could be wrong, but I don't think it was Bubba Douglas. If anyone knows or recalls, I need some clarification on this: Baba did his TV taping in Charlotte once. I don't believe it was the same night as this tournament, but it was similar in that there were a lot of names here that weren't ordinary Mid-Atlantic talent. Chavo Guerrero lost a belt to Onita (and Terry Funk was in Onita's corner.) Anyone know for sure if this was two separate cards, or just one? Sorry, I'm getting old. |
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Post by Baltimore Jack on Apr 1, 2005 17:36:49 GMT -5
Hardcore, I've never seen photos of the Von Erich's appearance in that tournament. Great job on those, and thanks very much for sharing!
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Post by bobbyryates on Apr 1, 2005 18:14:11 GMT -5
1. to my knowledge, david von erich died on 2/10/84.
1a. kevin might have meant it was david's last match of any noteriety to show he and david were good enough to fight for the world titles ( to b.s. their reputation)
2. sd jones worked for JCP in the early '80's for a good while before he went to the WWF as a regular there.
3. the all-japan tv taping was a different show than this tournament.
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Post by flairfanwes on Apr 1, 2005 21:24:16 GMT -5
does anyone out there remember the show shown on fayetteville cannel 40. it was macw i think but it was a unique show.? it was better than most. help.
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Post by clawmaster on Apr 2, 2005 0:34:59 GMT -5
Re: SD Jones
1/1/84 Hartford
Tito Santana beat Rene Goulet
Tony Atlas beat Mike Sharpe
Sal Bellomo beat Isreal Matia
Sika beat Invader 2
Mr. Fuji beat Bob Bradley
Invader 1 beat Samoan 3
Tiger Chung Lee beat SD Jones
Arnie Skaaland & Jimmy Snuka beat Lou Albano & Don Muraco
Rocky Johnson & Tony Atlas won battle royal
Bob Backlund beat Masked Superstar
1/14/84 Boston Garden
Tony Atlas defeated Bob Bradley
Tiger Chung Lee defeated Tony Garea via count-out
Sgt. Slaughter defeated Pete Doherty
Paul Orndorff defeated SD Jones
Pat Patterson defeated Iron Mike Sharpe
Bob Backlund defeated WWF World Champion the Iron Sheik via disqualification
Sgt. Slaughter won an 18-man battle royal
1/21/84 Landover
Paul Orndorff beat Tony Garea
Andre The Giant beat Mike Sharpe
Mr. Fuji beat Jose Luis Rivera
Tiger Chung Lee no contest Sal Bellomo
Rene Goulet beat Tonga Kid
Don Muraco beat SD Jones
Tony Atlas no contest Bob Bradley
Haiti Kid & Tiger Jackson beat Pancho Boy & Dana Carpenter
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Post by clawmaster on Apr 2, 2005 0:36:30 GMT -5
Re. DVE's last match in the United States
2/3/84 Dallas
NWA Champion Ric Flair beat Chris Adams
David Von Erich Beat Michael Hayes to win United National Title
David Von Erich beat Terry Gordy dq
Mike Von Erich beat Buddy Roberts
King Parsons beat Super Destroyer 2
Super Destroyer 1 drew Johnny Mantell
Perro Aguayo beat Fishman.
2/4/84 San Antonio
Ric Flair beat David Von Erich in a No DQ match
2/6/84 Ft. Worth
King Parsons beat Super Destroyer to win TV title.
2/10/84 Japan
David Von Erich was found dead in his hotel room.
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Post by clawmaster on Apr 2, 2005 0:47:12 GMT -5
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Post by acezappa on Apr 6, 2005 20:14:09 GMT -5
By the time I got into wrestling, the Von Erich's had gone over to the AWA, as far as I can recall. I don't remember ever seeing them with the NWA. I started watching I guess about 85. I know I saw Starcade that year the first time. I was 12 or 13.
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Post by bobbyryates on Apr 6, 2005 20:43:40 GMT -5
you missed alot of good stuff.
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Post by acezappa on Apr 6, 2005 21:50:59 GMT -5
I know. I'm finding that out now.  |
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Post by krusherkoxx on Apr 10, 2005 15:21:03 GMT -5
Referring to the black gentleman in the white trunks, it also LOOKS like Charlie Cook who was in Florida around this time as well. He held the Florida title for awhile, but hey, I can't tell by the picture.
Also, I'm new here so don't thrash me to hard on this one! LOL.
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Post by acezappa on Apr 10, 2005 18:22:18 GMT -5
Also, I'm new here so don't thrash me to hard on this one! LOL. Welcome. I'm new here too. Looks like a pretty cool place so far.  |
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