International Championship Wrestling (ICW)

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NWA World Ch: Nick Bockwinkel

1. Mil Mascaras (U.S.)
2. Johnny Valentine (I-C)
3. Curt Hennig
4. Rikidozan
5. Harley Race
6. Jimmy Snuka
7. Rick Rude
8. Don Leo Jonathan (TV)
9. Buddy Rose
10. Jimmy Valiant

NWA World TV Ch: Don Leo Jonathan

1. Buddy Rose
2. Bob Armstrong
3. Steve Williams
4. Danny Hodge
5. Ted DiBiase
6. Larry Zbyszko
7. Larry Hennig
8. Sandman
9. Greg Valentine
10. Ilio DiPaolo

NWA World Tag Team Ch: Destroyer & Dan Severn

1. Don Muraco/Bob Orton Jr. (I-C)
2. Dream Team (U.S.)
3. Road Warriors
4. Vachons
5. Ilio DiPaolo/Antonino Rocca
6. Giant Baba/Antonio Inoki
7. Kangaroos
8. Ed Lewis/Jim Londos
9. Buff Bagwell/Konnan
10. Bolsheviks

ICW Rankings

Intercontinental Ch: Johnny Valentine

1. Rikidozan
2. Harley Race
3. Jimmy Snuka
4. Rick Rude
5. Bruiser Brody
6. Bobo Brazil
7. George Hackenschmidt
8. Iron Sheik
9. Ivan Koloff
10. Gorgeous George

Intercontinental Tag Team Ch: Don Muraco & Bob Orton Jr.

1. Vachons
2. Buff Bagwell/Konnan
3. Bolsheviks
4. Ted DiBiase/Steve Williams
5. Bruiser Brody/Jimmy Snuka
6. Gorgeous George/Koko B. Ware
7. Killer Bees
8. Harley Race/Rick Rude
9. Sheik/Sabu
10. Bobo Brazil/Jim Duggan

[tystates]

One of the most intense feuds in the history of professional wrestling has been the one between Bobo Brazil and the Sheik. These two began battling each other the first time they were in the same arena. Let's take a look at the history these two men have as we head towards a huge blow off at Wrestlemania II.

Bobo Brazil vs. the Sheik

card #45
11/7/2116
Knoxville, TN
Sheik attacks for the first time during a world title matche between Bobo and Harley Race.

#47
11/21/2116
Norfolk, VA
Sheik attacks again during a match between Bobo and Sabu.

#49
11/25/2116
Tokyo, Japan
Sheik & Sabu def. Bobo Brazil & Giant Baba

#50
11/26/2116
Tokyo, Japan
Bobo Brazil def. the Sheik (first singles match)

#51
11/28/2116
Hawaii
Bobo Brazil def. the Sheik

#52
12/5/2116
Alaska
Bobo Brazil & Mil Mascaras def. Sheik & Sabu

#55
12/26/2116
Dallas, TX
Sheik def. Bobo Brazil in a Steel Cage match at Starrcade.

After this first year, the NWA added ICW and USWA as affiliates. The feud now moved into International Championship Wrestling.

ICW #5
1/30/2117
Vancouver, BC
Sheik def. Bobo Brazil in the I-C tournament semifinals.

#6
2/6/2117
Edmonton, Alberta
Bobo Brazil and the Sheik fought in a Lumberjack match that was declared a no-contest.

#8
2/20/2117
Saskatchewan
Bobo Brazil, Bruiser Brody, Jimmy Snuka def. Sheik, Sabu, Sandman

#9
2/27/2117
Winnipeg
Bobo Brazil, Mil Mascaras, Bruiser Brody, Jimmy Snuka def. Sheik, Sabu, Masked Superstar, King Kong Bundy in an Elimination match.

#10
3/6/2117
Thunder Bay, Ontario
Bobo Brazil def. the Sheik to win the Intercontinental title.

#13
3/27/2117
Nova Scotia
Sheik & Sabu def. Bobo Brazil & Mil Mascaras

3/28/2117
Madison Square Garden
Sheik def. Bobo Brazil to win the Intercontinental title in a Barbed Wire match at Wrestlemania.

#17
4/24/2117
Barcelona, Spain
Bobo Brazil & Sandman def. Sheik & Sabu by D.Q.

In June a lottery was held and the rosters of ICW and USWA were switched up. Bobo Brazil was forced to enter the United States Wrestling Association. During the fall, the Sheik sent the Terrible Turk to the states to plague Bobo in his absence.

In the New Year, rosters were once again shuffled. Bobo Brazil secured a spot in ICW and immediately went after his old nemesis.

ICW #53
1/1/2118
Mongolia
Bobo Brazil & Jim Duggan def. Sheik & Terrible Turk by D.Q.

#60
2/19/2118
Edmonton, Alberta
Bobo Brazil def. the Sheik. He was then attacked by Sabu, the Turk and the Sheik and was seriously injured. The Sheik and his men have been suspended. Nothing has been heard from Bobo Brazil as of yet, other than the fact that he wants an as yet to be determined match against the Sheik at Wrestlemania II.

Track Record
Bobo Brazil is 4-3-1 in singles matches against the Sheik.
Bobo Brazil is 5-2 in various tag team matches against the Sheik.

[Cory Olson]

I like that history of Bobo-Sheik matches, Ty. Cool to read how they've done against each other in various match-ups.

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ICW Impact #63
Thunder Bay, Ontario
March 12, 2118

Ox Baker & Sandman def. Bolsheviks by D.Q.

A rematch from last week when the Bolsheviks won a quick match with the Sandman never getting in. Once again the Sandman never got in the match as the Bolsheviks were beating down Baker. Ivan Koloff came in with his steel chain and started battering Ox and the Russians were DQed.

Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams def. Buff Bagwell & Konnan

Dr. Death didn't need a partner in this one. He tossed Buff and Konnan around the ring and pinned Bagwell after a football tackle.

Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware def. Killer Bees

Another rematch from last week when the Bees really gave it to George & Koko. This one was a great tag match with both teams having multiple chances to win. The Bees kept both opponents in trouble, but George rallied. After a double team, Koko got the pin on Brunzell with the Ghostbuster.

Iron Sheik def. Jim Duggan

Iron Sheik kept Duggan on the mat, but Hacksaw continued battling back. The Iron Sheik got the win with the Camel Clutch.

Rikidozan def. Harley Race

A tremendous encounter between two of the top five contenders to the world title. It was a battle for control, back and forth, both men scoring nearfalls and the fight spilled outside on numerous occasions. Rikidozan picked up the big win after some massive chops off the ropes.

Vachons def. I-C tag champs Don Muraco & Bob Orton Jr. to win the titles

A rematch just two weeks after the titles changed hands at Saturday Night's Main Event. Mad Dog was in trouble until going outside. He pinned Orton with the piledriver to regain the I-C tag straps for the Heenan Family.

Big announcements were made with Wrestlemania II heading our way at the end of the month.

First, Bobby Heenan agreed to the challenge issued by Lou Albano. Promoters and the championship committee will be allowed to sign as many matches as possible between the wrestlers managed by both men.

Second, word was passed along that Bobo Brazil requested interview time for next week. This will be his first appearance since being injured by the Sheik and his men. Rumors are that he will announce what special match he wants to have with the Sheik at Wrestlemania II.

Lastly, the main event for Wrestlemania II has been determined, and as it should be, the match will be for the world heavyweight title. Nick Bockwinkel will put the title on the line against The Superfly, Jimmy Snuka!

Jimmy Snuka & Bruiser Brody def. Nick Bockwinkel & Rick Rude

A great tag match with world champ Bockwinkel and his Wrestlemania II opponent Jimmy Snuka on opposite sides. Rude was in major trouble but somehow survived. Bockwinkel took on both men in and out of the ring. Snuka pinned Bockwinkel after the Superfly Leap. Brody didn't stop though and went nuts with a chair, hitting Rude and Bockwinkel, then accidentally smashing Snuka.

Next week in Montreal, Quebec:
Ivan Koloff vs. Ox Baker
Killer Bees vs. Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware
Rikidozan vs. Sandman
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Iron Sheik
Curt Hennig, Ray Stevens, King Kong Bundy (World Six-Man CH) vs. Ted DiBiase, Steve Williams, Jim Duggan
Johnny Valentine, Don Muraco, Bob Orton Jr. vs. Rick Rude, Vachons
Jimmy Snuka, Bruiser Brody vs. Nick Bockwinkel, Harley Race

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ICW Impact #64
Montreal, Quebec
March 19, 2118

Ivan Koloff def. Ox Baker

Koloff and Volkoff have split matches the last two weeks with Ox Baker and the Sandman. Baker started fast with some massive clotheslines. Koloff soon turned it around and won with the Russian Bear Hug.

Killer Bees def. Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware by C.O.

For the third week in a row these teams squared off, looking to determine a winner in the series. It was a great back and forth tag team match. Both units used double team maneuvers. Brunzell dropkicked Koko into the steel railing outside and the Bees got the win by countout.

Rikidozan def. Sandman

The Sandman took Rikidozan to the extreme, using every hardcore tactic he could. The Japanese superstar fought back as the match spent an inordinate amount of time on the outside. Finally Rikidozan got the pin after a series of heavy chops.

Iron Sheik def. Nikolai Volkoff

The Russian tried to jumpstart the match by attacking before the bell. His upper hand didn't last very long and the Iron Sheik got the win with the Camel Clutch.

Ray Stevens, Curt Hennig, King Kong Bundy def. Ted DiBiase, Steve Williams, Jim Duggan to retain the World Six-Man Tag Team Titles

The first title defense for the Heenan Family contingent. DiBiase, Dr. Death and Hacksaw all put a serious beating on Ray Stevens. Hennig got the tag and went at it with Dr. Death. After getting the upper hand, Bundy entered and promptly crushed Williams with the Avalanche to win the match.

Rick Rude, Vachons def. Johnny Valentine, Don Muraco, Bob Orton Jr.

Muraco and Orton never got the I-C champ Valentine into the match. The Vachons worked over both men and Rude pinned Muraco with the Rude Awakening.

Jimmy Snuka & Bruiser Brody def. Nick Bockwinkel & Harley Race

Race attacked during the introductions and brawled with Brody. A piledriver didn't end the match and Brody survived the sleeper from Bockwinkel. Brody kept fighting back but didn't tag the Superfly. Brody pinned world champion Bockwinkel with the jumping knee drop. Afterwards Snuka and Brody exchanged uneasy looks.

Impact ended with an interview at the home of Bobo Brazil, his first appearance since being inured at the hands of the Sheik, Sabu and the Terrible Turk. Those three have been suspended ever since. Bobo said he is ready to return at Wrestlemania II to face the Sheik for what will be the last time, one way or another. Only one of us is going to walk out of that building. The other one is going to be carted out of the arena on a stretcher!!!! Yes, a stretcher match between Bobo Brazil and the Sheik at Wrestlemania II!!!

Last Impact before Wrestlemania II:
Don Muraco & Bob Orton Jr. vs. Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware
Ivan Koloff vs. Sandman
Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams vs. Buff Bagwell & Konnan
Bruiser Brody vs. Ox Baker
Killer Bees vs. Vachons
Jim Duggan vs. Harley Race
Rikidozan vs. Rick Rude
Jimmy Snuka vs. Iron Sheik

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ICW Impact #65
Toronto, Ontario
March 26, 2118

Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware def. Don Muraco & Bob Orton Jr.

Muraco & Orton worked over both men most of the match. After a Superplex, George interfered and turned the tide of the match. The Spinning Toe Hold put away Orton for the upset.

Sandman def. Ivan Koloff

Sandman stormed the ring and attacked an unprepared Koloff. The ddt, a smash with the cane and another DDT pinned the Russian Bear.

Buff Bagwell & Konnan def. Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams

Konnan started fast against DiBiase. The Tequila Sunrise scored another upset only one day away from Wrestlemania II.

Bruiser Brody def. Ox Baker by countout

The two big men went toe to toe. After one of many battles on the floor, Brody got a win by countout.

Vachons def. Killer Bees

The Bees almost stunned the I-C tag champs in a non-title match. The Bees were a machine, double teaming and cutting the ring in half. They even pulled off Mask Confusion, but the Vachons didn't go down. Finally the Butcher got the win after the Hangman on Blair.

Harley Race def. Jim Duggan

Race and Duggan slugged it out, in and out of the ring the whole match. It went back and forth with many times with Duggan suriving the piledriver. A third time being dropped on his head finally gave Race the win.

Rikidozan def. Rick Rude

Rude dominated nearly all the match. Rikidozan wouldn't go down though. Rude went down after a quick powerslam to give Rikidozan a hard-fought win.

Jimmy Snuka def. Iron Sheik by D.Q.

The Iron Sheik came oh so close to beating the #1 contender to the world title. Snuka was busted open as repeatedly kicks to the head by the suspicious boot of the Iron Sheik. Finally Snuka was given the win by disqualification.

Wrestlemania II comes to you live from Chicago, IL tomorrow night.

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In conjunction with International Championship Wrestling and the United States Wrestling Association, the National Wrestling Alliance presents Wrestlemania II from Chicago, IL!!!

Princess Victoria & Malia Hosaka vs. Reggie Bennett & Alexis Laree
Prior to going on the air, fans arriving in time will see a womens tag team match. There are rumors of sometime in the future a women's division being started in the NWA.

USWA Glory will go live from Wrestlemania II for the preshow.

Ida Mae Martinez vs. Sherri Martel
These two ladies have had several matches, usually at joint events between the ICW and USWA. They will square off once again to see who is better in the ring.

Killer Bees vs. Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware
For three straight weeks these teams went at it on Impact. After splitting the first two, the third ended in a countout win for the Bees.

Captain Lou Albano vs. Bobby the Brain Heenan
As part of Wrestlemania, members of Albano's Army and the Heenan Family will go at it up and down the card. It was decided the managers should also fight it out in the ring.

Wrestlemania II will be the biggest event in wrestling history, with 15 incredible matches.

Elimination Match
Ivan Koloff, Nikolai Volkoff, George Hackenschmidt vs. Iron Sheik, Sabu, Terrible Turk
The Russians and the Grand Wizard's men have been battling since the New Year. Hackenschmidt was injured and is back for revenge in this one.

Interpromotional Challenge Match
Midnight Express (USWA) vs. Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams (ICW)
A highlight of all joint events are matches between members of the two promotions. This one should be a great tag team encounter.

Interpromotional Challenge Match
Crusher (USWA) vs. Bruiser Brody (ICW)
Bruiser Brody picked his opponent himself. He wanted someone that could go toe to toe with him and bring hardcore attitude to the ring.

Jimmy Valiant w-Albano vs. Harley Race w-Heenan
This is the first match between Albano's Army and the Heenan Family, and also an interpromotional bout. The Boogie Woogie Man beat Race in the first round of the Champions Cup Tournament, after the two had been forced to team up in the first portion of the event.

Road Warriors vs. Kangaroos
These two teams have been feuding in recent months and no clear cut winner has been decided.

Rikidozan vs. Buddy Rogers
Rikidozan has been enjoying a lot of success lately. The Nature Boy has not been actively competing since the New Year, but returns to wrestling's biggest stage for this intriguing matchup.

Best 2/3 Falls
Mil Mascaras vs. Curt Hennig
The Man of 1,000 Masks lost his U.S. title to Jim Londos, and Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig was set to challenge for the belt. Now they will meet again to see who will be the No. 1 contender.

Dream Team (U.S. Tag CH) vs. Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy
Albano's men put the belts on the line against Heenan Family members Stevens & Bundy. Valentine, Beefcake and Jimmy Valiant dropped the six-man belts to Stevens, Bundy & Hennig a month ago.

Don Leo Jonathan (World TV Ch) vs. Buddy Rose
These two men were the finalists in the 32-man world television title tournament. The first rematch ended in a double disqualification.

Jim Londos (U.S. Ch) vs. Larry Zbyszko
The U.S. title match was changed after Londos upset Mil Mascaras to win the title two weeks ago. Larry Zbyszko has been on a winning streak of late and steps in as the challenger.

Chicago Street Fight
Vachons (I-C Tag Ch w-Heenan) vs. Don Muraco & Bob Orton Jr. w-Albano
Muraco & Orton ended the 10-month reign of the Vachons. The belts went back to Heenan's men two weeks later.

Johnny Valentine (I-C Ch) vs. Rick Rude
Bobby Heenan sends the Ravishing One after the I-C title. Valentine has beaten Rude before but has to defend the belt once more.

Destroyer & Dan Severn (World Tag Ch) vs. Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki
The Japanese team has been after the belts since the Destroyer & Dan Severn took them from the Road Warriors at the Royal Rumble.

Stretcher Match
Bobo Brazil vs. The Sheik
One of the most anticipated fights of all-time. The Sheik but Bobo on the shelf once again, but Brazil is back and demanded this brutual encounter to try and settle the score once and for all.

Nick Bockwinkel (World Ch w-Heenan) vs. Jimmy Snuka (w-Albano
The main event is for the world title in the final match between Albano's Army and the Heenan Family. The Superfly has pinned Bockwinkel in tag team matches leading up to this title encounter.

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Wrestlemania II
Chicago, IL
March 27, 2118

Professional wrestling's biggest show of the year is finally here! Welcome to the Rosemont Horizon in Chicago, Il. This is Wrestlemania II!!!

Dark Match

Princess Victoria & Malia Hosaka def. Reggie Bennett & Alexis Laree

Fans in the arena were treated to a womens tag team match before going live on the air. There has been talk of a womens division being created at some point in the future. The powerhouse Reggie Bennet pounded away on Victoria. Alexis Laree came in with ferocity, hitting multiple spears and a top rope ddt. Both teams were able to make tags and Hosaka landed a flying double chop on Laree who just made it back into the ring. After a karate kick, the Frankensteiner by Hosaka got the pin on Laree.

USWA Glory hit the air live from Wrestlemania II for a countdown to the big event.

Ida Mae Martinez def. Sherri Martel

It has been some time since these two squared off in the ring but the usual intensity. Martinez took charge from the start before Martel could pull off a pearl-harbor attack. Several flying head scissors and dropkicks gave Ida Mae the win.

Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware def. Killer Bees

These two teams wrestled three weeks in a row on ICW Impact with no clear winner decided after splitting pins and a countout. Cherie helped George get the upper hand but he missed off the top rope. Brian Blair ran into the ring post and Koko got the three-count after a flying head butt. As the winners were leaving Chris Candido and Danny Doring charged in and began assaulting the Bees. It would appear these two are back and wanted to let people know it.

Captain Lou Albano def. Bobby "the Brain" Heenan

A big part of Wrestlemania is the matches between Albano's Army and the Heenan Family. The managers were signed to a match as well. The two exchanged dirty tactics and both showed an ability to take punishment. Albano came up with the win after using a foreign object. Don Muraco and Bob Orton Jr. came out and then decided to get some shots in on Heenan. Then the Vachons ran in and soon every member of both stables were fighting it out in a battle royal setting. Glory went off the air with officials trying to clear the ring and Wrestlemania II began!

Welcome to Wrestlemania II! What a way to start it off with an impromptu battle royal between Albano and Heenan's men. Both managers were injured in the major altercation and it is unlikely that either man will be able to come out with their charges for any matches here tonight.

Iron Sheik, Sabu, Terrible Turk def. Ivan Koloff, Nikolai Volkoff, George Hackenschmidt in an Elimination Match

A great six-man battle opened Wrestlemania. The Russians maintained control, tagging in and out. The Terrible Turk was disqualified on the outside fighting with Hackenschmidt. The Russian Bear Hug then eliminated Sabu. Before leaving, Sabu and the Iron Sheik double teamed Hack, but he was not counted out. Hackenschmidt was eliminated by the Camel Clutch. Volkoff then gave in after being nailed with the loaded boot, leaving the Iron Sheik and Ivan Koloff. The two went back and forth and then a blow off the second rope gave the Iron Sheik the pin and the win as sole survivor.

Midnight Express def. Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams

A challenge match between the USWA and ICW. A lariat by Dr. Death almost put away Stan Lane. After the figure four by DiBiase Eaton made the save, and then Cornette interfered. More shenanigans by Cornette led to Williams getting pinned. Hacksaw Jim Duggan then ran in to help Doc and DiBiase, then Dennis Condrey joined the fray.

Bruiser Brody def. Crusher

Bruiser Brody represented ICW and evened the series at 1-1 against the USWA. Brody dominated the Crusher and revelled in his hardcore tactics. The big knee drop put away the Crusher.

Harley Race def. Jimmy Valiant

The first match between Albano's Army and the Heenan Family. After a back and forth brawl Race took over the match. A top rope head butt and then the piledriver finished off the Boogie Woogie Man.

Road Warriors def. Kangaroos

A dbl clothesline by Hawk and Animal got the match going. Red Berry quickly charged in after the Doomsday Device. Animal powerslammed Costello and the Legion of Doom scored a decisive victory.

Rikidozan def. Buddy Rogers

The Nature Boy returned to action for a special challenge match with Rikidozan. The Japanese legend nearly won by countout early on. Rogers was caught off guard and the boston crab gave Rikidozan a major victory. Bob Orton Sr. came in from nowhere and helped Rogers lay a beating on Rikidozan. Orton also had not been competing in recent months until reaching the semifinals of the Family Feud tournament a week before Wrestlemania.

Mil Mascaras def. Curt Hennig 2-0 in a 2/3 Falls Match

The man of 1,000 masks exploded at the start with high-flying and then submission moves. Hennig was on the run and lost the first fall early after a cross body. After that Hennig gave Mascaras all he could handle. Hennig came back on the floor and used the Perfect Plex. Mascaras missed an elbow drop to the outside but was not counted out. Mil then kicked out of the Perfect Plex. Hennig got a shoulder up after a slingshot suplex. Mil missed a top rope splash but put a foot on the ropes. After kicking out of a running knee lift, Mascaras flew back into the ring with a cover and pinned Hennig to win the match.

Dream Team def. Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy to retain the U.S. tag team titles

Albano's champions took on Heenan's challengers. Beefcake hammered away on Bundy and the big man went down after a double clothesline. Stevens saved Bundy and Beefcake missed in the corner. Stevens suplexed him around the ring and the Bombs Away landed. Beefcake was doubleteamed and Valentine came in for the save after the avalanche. Amidst the chaos the Hammer came up with the pin on Bundy.

Don Leo Jonathan def. Buddy Rose to retain the World TV title

Jonathan controlled the match until missing off the top rope. Jonathan came back and Rose tried to buy time. He kicked out of the Mormon Swing and then Sherri Martel interfered when he used the move again. Sherri accidentally hit Rose and Jonathan got the three-count. Martel screamed at her man, slapped him and left Rose alone.

Jim Londos def. Larry Zbyszko by D.Q. to retain the U.S. title

The living legend decided to make a statement rather than actually try to win the U.S. title. He smashed Londos with a chair just as the match started and was disqualified and continued to beat Londos after the bell.

Vachons def. Don Muraco & Bob Orton Jr. in a Chicago Street Fight to retain the I-C tag team titles

Mad Dog and Orton went back and forth until Butcher made the save after a superplex. The Hawaiian Hammer by Muraco almost ended this one. Mad Dog was in serious trouble outside the ring. He reversed and sent Muraco into the ring barrier. Butcher smashed him with a steel pipe and then the Vachons double teamed Orton. A piledriver by Mad Dog finished off Orton and Heenan's men enjoyed a win over Albano's.

Rick Rude def. Johnny Valentine to win the I-C title

Valentine had everything going his way as he sent Rude into the ring post, hit the Skullcrusher and a clothesline off the second rope. Valentine missed a big splash allowing Rude to come back. Valentine survived the Rude Awakening and he slammed the Ravishing One off the top rope. Rude kept fighting and wouldn't go down. They went in and out of the ring. Rude caught Valentine on the ropes again and then the Rude Awakening gave him the Intercontinental title.

Destroyer & Dan Severn def. Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki to retain the World tag team titles

Baba and Inoki worked over the Destroyer at the start. On the floor the Destrouyer took control. Inoki and Severn slugged it out and then a legsweep on the outside on Severn nearly ended the match by countout. The Destroyer put Baba in the figure four and the match was over.

Bobo Brazil def. the Sheik in a Stretcher Match

The level of brutality in this one far exceeded anything that was expected. Bobo was bound and determined to put an end to the Sheik anyway possible. Sheik caught Bobo with a boot in the corner and threw the fire in his face. Outside it was a double clothesline and then the Sheik hit a huge elbow smash off the apron onto the stretcher. Bobo survived the camel clutch and came back, backdropping Sheik over the top rope. Bobo hit a splash off the top onto the Sheik on the floor and both men were hurt. They were both being carried to the back when Bobo got up and renewed his assault on the Sheik. Bobo took over with his head butt. Sheik hit the post and after another head butt he was carried out of the arena on a stretcher and Bobo Brazil slumped in the ring with his hand raised in victory.

Jimmy Snuka def. Nick Bockwinkel to win the World heavyweight title

Bockwinkel tried to catch Snuka off guard but he missed and hit the corner. Snuka hit a big flying head butt but missed a clothesline and spilled to the floor. Bockwinkel used the sleeper and the figure four but it wasn't enough. Snuka smashed Bockwinkel into a table and again used the head butt. After a piledriver the Superfly came off the top with a splash and pinned Bockwinkel to win the world heavyweight title.

After the match, Harley Race entered the ring and had words with Bockwinkel. He then confronted Jimmy Snuka and proclaimed he should be the first man to challenge for the belt. Bockwinkel disagreed, but before they could come to blows Bruiser Brody stormed into the ring and blasted both men with huge clotheslines. Brody also hit Snuka with the big boot. Ray Stevens came out and appeared to be backing up Bockwinkel. The Heenan Family members got out of the ring with Brody looking for anyone to fight, and the Superfly didn't know what to think when his former partner attacked him too. Brody was also part of Heenan's stable for a time but has been increasing unpredictable and uncontrollable in recent weeks.

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ICW Impact #66
Tijuana, Mexico
April 2, 2118

The first Impact following Wrestlemania II.

Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware def. Chris Candido & Danny Doring

Candido & Doring made their official in-ring return after a run-in at Wrestlemania II. This was a very even, well-fought tag team encounter. George put Doring in the toe hold and Koko hit a dive to the floor. A high cross body by Koko got the three on Doring. The Killer Bees then stormed the ring and went after Doring and Candido, returning the favor from Wrestlemania II. Soon all six men were battling one another.

Killer Bees def. Konnan & Buff Bagwell

Konnnan and Bagwell also joined the melee in the ring and officials started the next tag team match. Konnan was ran into the post but resisted the effects of the sleeper. Konnan turned things around and both teams hit their best moves. The Bee Sting pinned Bagwell.

Interview: Bobo Brazil - Everyone welcomed Bobo Brazil to the interview area. "I did what I said at Wrestlemania II and that was put away the Sheik once and for all. He was carried out of there on a stretcher. I'm hurting a lot right now but feel good that I'm finished with him. It's time I get focused on winning some gold around here."

The Sandman interrupted the conversation saying he is deserving of a title match and that Bobo has been doing nothing but fighting the Sheik. He then blasted Bobo with the cane and the two fought to the ring for an unscheduled match.

Sandman def. Bobo Brazil by D.Q.

It was pretty much just a fight and not an actual match. Both men went at it on the floor. Either man could have been disqualified but for some reason the ref blew the whistle on Bobo and they continued fighting to the back.

Bruiser Brody def. Ox Baker in a Mexican Death Match

Prior to Wrestlemania Brody piledrove Baker on the floor and won by countout. This time it was no D.Q. and Brody dominated the entire match and got the pin after smashing him all around the arena.

[Mil Mascaras, Rikidozan & Jim Duggan def. Buddy Rogers & the Ortons

This was a 2/3 falls match as the Mexican fans welcomed home the great Mil Mascaras. The luchador's team controlled things most of the way. Rikidozan won the first and second falls by pinning Bob Orton Jr.

Johnny Valentine, Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams def. Rick Rude & Vachons

Heenan's trio of champions were almost completely ran over in this one. Valentine battered the new I-C champ Rude. Dr. Death ended the match with the Oklahoma Stampede on Mad Dog.

Harley Race interview - Race talked about the absence of former world champion Nick Bockwinkel. "Where is he? I think he's hiding from me. I should be the one to challenge Jimmy Snuka now. I'm a three-time champ. Bockwinkel knows he can't beat me so just get out of the way. I'll bring that belt back to the Heenan Family. Noticeably absent at this time was Bobby Heenan.

Ivan Koloff, Nikolai Volkoff, George Hackenschmidt def. Ray Stevens, King Kong Bundy, Curt Hennig to win the World Six-Man tag team titles

Heenan's men lost the six-man belts to the Russians. Stevens was completely crushed by the Russians. Amidst a brawl Hackenschmidt beat Stevens with the bear hug.

Next week in San Ignacio:
Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware vs. Buff Bagwell & Konnan
Killer Bees vs. Chris Candido & Danny Doring
Steve Williams vs. Don Muraco
Johnny Valentine vs. Iron Sheik
Bobo Brazil vs. Sandman
Mil Mascaras, Rikidozan, Jim Duggan vs. Midnight Express
Don Leo Jonathan (TV Ch) vs. Dick Hutton
Vachons (I-C Tag Ch) vs. Bolsheviks

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ICW Impact #67
San Ignacio, Mexico
April 9, 2118

Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware def. Buff Bagwell & Konnan

George and Koko worked over Konnan. Buff got the tag but didn't muster much offense. Koko scored the pin with a flying headbutt.

Chris Candido & Danny Doring def. Killer Bees

The Bees put Doring down fast but couldn't put him away. Candido took on both men and hit Brunzell with the Blond Bomb twice before winning the match after a suplex.

Steve Williams def. Don Muraco

Dr. Death and Muraco trading some big moves in the early going and countered back and forth. Williams blasted Muraco with a football tackle to take the win.

Johnny Valentine def. Iron Sheik

These two former Intercontinental champions are no stranger to one another. Both men nailed each other with high impact offense in and out of th ring. Iron Sheik missed a second rope leg drop and Valentine pinned him with the Atomic Skullcrusher.

Bobo Brazil def. Sandman

This one was a great hardcore fight as Bobo went right at the Sandman and matched him move for move. Both men nearly lost several times after shots with foreign objects. Bobo took the win after a head butt.

Mil Mascaras, Rikidozan, Jim Duggan def. Midnight Express

The Mexican crowd loves Mil Mascaras as Jim Cornette and his trio made their ICW debut after loving the USWA without warning. Lane, Eaton and Condrey all were hammered by their three opponents. Cornette turned the tide but the MX could not end the match. A huge melee erupted and Mil pinned Condrey with a crossbody.

Dick Hutton def. Don Leo Jonathan to win the World TV Title

Jonathan made his first title defense in ICW. Hutton made the most of an unexpected opportunity. Jonathan got a two count early after the Mormon Swing. Hutton took over after that with backbreakers and the sideroll. Jonathan fought back but Hutton took the TV title with the Abdominal Stetch.

Vachons def. Bolsheviks

Heenan's men easily defended the I-C tag team titles. The Vachons attacked early and double teamed Volkoff. Mad Dog got a fast pin as Ivan Koloff was engaged with the Butcher.

Next week on Impact:

Killer Bees vs. Midnight Express
Jim Duggan vs. Ox Baker
Bobo Brazil vs. Don Muraco
Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams vs. The Ortons
Rikidozan vs. Buddy Rogers
George Hackenschmidt vs. Rick Rude
Mil Mascaras vs. Iron Sheik
Dick Hutton (TV CH) vs. Don Leo Jonathan

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Curren ICW Rankings:

I-C Ch: Rick Rude
1. Rikidozan (1)
2. Bobo Brazil (6)
3. Johnny Valentine (I-C)
4. George Hackenschmidt (7)
5. Don Leo Jonathan (TV)
6. Don Muraco (NR)
7. Iron Sheik (8)
8. Ivan Koloff (9)
9. Steve Williams (NR)
10. Sandman (NR)

I-C Tag Team CH: Vachons
1. Gorgeous George/Koko B. Ware (6)
2. Ted DiBiase/Steve Williams (4)
3. Buff Bagwell/Konnan (2)
4. Bolsheviks (3)
5. Killer Bees (7)
6. Bobo Brazil/Jim Duggan (10)
7. Ox Baker/Sandman (NR)
8. Chris Candido/Danny Doring (NR)

Current NWA Rankings:

World CH: Jimmy Snuka
1. Jim Londos (U.S.) (NR)
2. Rick Rude (I-C) (7)
3. Nick Bockwinkel (CH)
4. Rikidozan (4)
5. Curt Hennig (3)
6. Harley Race (5)
7. Bobo Brazil (NR)
8. Crusher (NR)
9. Johnny Valentine (I-C)
10. Richard Hutton (TV) (NR)

World TV Ch: Richard Hutton
1. Don Leo Jonathan (TV)
2. Danny Hodge (4)
3. Larry Zbyszko (6)
4. Bob Armstrong (2)
5. Steve Williams (3)
6. Ted DiBiase (5)
7. Larry Hennig (7)
8. Sandman (8)
9. Buddy Rose (1)
10. Jimmy Valiant (NR)

World Tag Team CH: Destroyer & Dan Severn
1. Vachons (I-C) (4)
2. Dream Team (U.S.) (2)
3. Kangaroos (7)
4. Giant Baba/Antonio Inoki (6)
5. Road Warriors (3)
6. Gorgeous George/Koko B. Ware (NR)
7. Valiants (NR)
8. Ted DiBiase/Steve Williams (NR)
9. Buff Bagwell/Konnan (9)
10. Bolsheviks (10)

Womens World Ch: Princess Victoria
1. April Hunter
2. Sherri Martel
3. Madusa Miceli
4. Yumi Fukawa
5. Luna Vachon
6. Malia Hosaka
7. Heidi Lee Morgan
8. Jazz
9. Ida Mae Martinez
10. Reggie Bennett

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ICW Impact #68
Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
April 16, 2118

Quick results:

Sherri Martel, Luna Vachon, Jazz def. Ida Mae Martinez, Madusa, Heidi Lee Morgan by Count Out
Killer Bees def. Midnight Express
Jim Duggan def. Ox Baker
Bobo Brazil def. Don Muraco
Ted DiBiase, Steve Williams def. The Ortons
Buddy Rogers def. Rikidozan
Rick Rude retained the I-C title against George Hackenschmidt
Mil Mascaras def. Iron Sheik by DQ
Don Leo Jonathan def. Dick Hutton to regain the World TV title

Highlights:

Earlier in the week the UWF presented the Queen's Cup Tournament where Princess Victoria became the first ever womens champion. The ladies were split up between the USWA and ICW. Jazz put a hurting on Heidi Lee Morgan and she was counted out.

Former U.S. tag team champions the Killer Bees and Midnight Express renewed their rivalry from the USWA. Stan Lane took a beating and Bobby Eaton had to carry the match. It was another great encounter that the Bees came out on top of. Dennis Condrey then joined Jim Cornette and his teammates to beat up on Jim Brunzell after the match and put him out of action for at least the next month.

Bobo Brazil battered the Magnificent Muraco and put him away with the Coco Butt. Bob Orton Jr. joined his tag team partner and they double teamed Bobo and he will be on the shelf for the next few weeks.

Buddy Rogers and Rikidozan squared off in a Wrestlemania II rematch that also saw the Ortons join in on the attack after the match. It went back and forth but this time Rogers came away with the win.

Rick Rude faced a tough test from George Hackenschmidt but was able to retain his I-C title.

Dick Hutton's time as World TV champion lsted for just one week. Don Leo Jonathan was all over Hutton and used the Mormon Swing to win back his TV title.

Next week in Mexico City:
Ida Mae Martinez & Heidi Lee Morgan vs. Sherri Martel & Jazz
B. Brian Blair vs. Bobby Eaton
Johnny Valentine vs. Sandman
Russians (World Six-Man Ch) vs. Chris Candido, Danny Doring, Steve Corino
Rikidozan vs. Don Muraco
Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams vs. Midnight Express
Mil Mascaras vs. Iron Sheik
Don Leo Jonathan vs. Rick Rude (non title challenge match)
Vachons (I-C Tag Ch) vs. Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware

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ICW Impact #69
Mexico City
April 23, 2118

A GI-gantic episode of Impact with two championship matches.

Quick results:

Ida Mae Martinez & Heidi Lee Morgan def. Sherri Martel & Jazz
B. Brian Blair def. Bobby Eaton
Johnny Valentine def. Sandman
The Russians retained the World Six-Man tag team titles against Chris Candido, Danny Doring and Steve Corino
Don Muraco def. Rikidozan
Midnight Express def. Ted DiBiase & Steve Williams
Mil Mascaras def. Iron Sheik
Don Leo Jonathan and Rick Rude fought to a double DQ
The Vachons retained the I-C tag team titles against Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware

Highlights:

Brian Blair got some revenge on Jim Cornette and Bobby Eaton after the Midnights injured Jim Brunzell last week.

Johnny Valentine and the Sandman engaged in an all-out brawl that saw Valentine come out on top.

The Russians easily defended their six-man belts when Volkoff put away Doring with the Backbreaker Drop.

Don Muraco upset Rikidozan in a really tough battle between the two. It took three piledrivers from the Magnificent One to win the match.

Stan Lane and Dennis Condrey teamed for the first time and came out on top against the hot duo of Ted DiBiase & Dr. Death Steve Williams. After the doctor came in to stop a pin the Midnights connected with the Rocket Launcher for the win.

Mil Mascaras outfought the Iron Sheik and won with the top rope crossbody much to the delight of his hometown crowd. The Sheik was disqualified in their encounter last week.

A challenge match pitted World TV champion Don Leo Jonatha against the Intercontinental champion Rick Rude. It didn't last long as the two just tore into each other and the bout ended in a double disqualification.

The main event saw Gorgeous George and Koko B. Ware get their first chance at the Intercontinental tag team titles. The Vachons were in some trouble when the Birdman was coming off the top rope. Mad Dog and Butcher got back in control and a piledriver beat Koko.

All the stars of ICW are now looking ahead to the Cauliflower Cup Tournament where the top 16 wrestlers in the world meet for a one-night event.

Next week in Morocco:
Madusa vs. Luna Vachon
Buff Bagwell & Konnan vs. Ox Baker & Sandman
Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware vs. Chris Candido & Danny Doring
Jim Duggan vs. Buddy Rogers
Ted DiBiase vs. Bob Orton Sr.
Steve Williams vs. Ivan Koloff
Rikidozan vs. George Hackenschmidt
Mil Mascaras vs. Don Muraco
Don Leo Jonathan & Johnny Valentine vs. Rick Rude & Iron Sheik

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The NWA board of directors and the championship committee held a special meeting during the week after the Parade of Champions show held by the USWA. During that night it was decided the match between Jimmy Snuka and Bruiser Brody would not be a world title match and would be non-sanctioned. Due to this the Superfly has not defended the title since winning it at Wrestlemania II.

This was not the champion's fault as initially this was signed as a world title contest. In conjunction with ICW a world championship match was signed for this weekend in Morocco. Jimmy Snuka will put the world heavyweight title on the line against Rikidozan!

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ICW Impact #70
Morocco
April 30, 2118

At the top of the show, world champion Superfly Jimmy Snuka was asked about the rumors during the week of the UWF talking with him about a rematch with Bruiser Brody following their steel cage loser leaves town encounter at Parade of Champions. Snuka said he has been talking with them and would be open to some sort of special rules match against Brody in the UWF. Fans were informed that an unannounced world title match would take place tonight on Impact between the Superfly and Rikidozan!

Quick results:
Madusa Miceli def. Luna Vachon
Ox Baker & Sandman def. Buff Bagwell & Konnan
Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware def. Chris Candido & Danny Doring
Buddy Rogers def. Jim Duggan
Ted DiBiase def. Bob Orton Sr.
Steve Williams def. Ivan Koloff
Mil Mascaras def. Don Muraco
Rick Rude & Iron Sheik def. Johnny Valentine & Don Leo Jonathan
Rikidozan def. Jimmy Snuka by D.Q.

Quick highlights:

After Buff and Konnan worked over the Sandman for several minutes, Ox Baker got the tag and immediately blasted Konnan with the Heart Punch and won the match.

Mil Macaras and Don Muraco went back and forth, in and out of the ring. The Luchador survived the Asiatic Spike and was able to pin the Magnificent One with the slingshot splash.

Former world tag team champions Johnny Valentine & Don Leo Jonathan reunited to take on I-C champion Rick Rude and the Iron Sheik. The former title holders looked great in beating on both opponents, but Rude landed his finisher on Valentine late in the match and got the win.

Rikidozan very nearly won the world heavyweight title. The Superfly was in serious trouble and down on the mat when out of nowhere Bruiser Brody stormed into the ring and attacked the champion. This caused the bell to ring and Rikidozan was robbed of his shot at the gold.

Jimmy Snuka was livid afterwards and shouted Brody would be taken care of in the UWF.

Next week in Spain:
Heidi Lee Morgan vs. Sherri Martel
Konnan vs. Ox Baker
Gorgeous George vs. Chris Candido
B. Brian Blair vs. Stan Lane
Steve Williams vs. Nikolai Volkoff
Ted DiBiase vs. Bob Orton Jr.
Rikidozan vs. George Hackenschmidt
Mil Mascaras vs. Buddy Rogers
Bobo Brazil vs. Don Muraco

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ICW Impact #71
Madrid, Spain
May 7, 2118

The fans are seeing members of the NWA board of directors and the championship committee a lot these days. Once again the show opened with these men in the ring. Jimmy Snuka is our world champion and he can not take part in unsanctioned matches outside of the NWA or our affiliated promotions. Should Mr. Snuka go through with a reported hardcore match against Bruiser Brody then we will have no choice but to strip him of the world championship.

Quick results:

Heidi Lee Morgan def. Sherri Martel
Ox Baker def. Konnan
Gorgeous George def. Chris Candido
B. Brian Blair def. Stan Lane by C.O.
Steve Williams def. Nikolai Volkoff
Bob Orton Jr. def. Ted DiBiase
George Hackenschmidt def. Rikidozan
Mil Mascaras def. Buddy Rogers
Bobo Brazil def. Don Muraco

Quick highlights:

Heidi Lee Morgan upset Sherri Martel with a missile dropkick. She received a brutal beating for this after the match.

Ox Baker put Konnan down for the second time with the Heart Punch.

Brian Blair keeps up the fight with the Midnight Express on his own with Jim Brunzell injured. Stan Lane couldn't make it back in the ring and was counted out.

Bob Orton Jr. pinned Ted DiBiase with the superplex. Soon after his dad came in and then Dr. Death and all four fought to the back.

George Hackenschmidt picked up a big win over Bobo Brazil after a back and forth struggle.

Mil Mascaras came off the top rope to pin Buddy Rogers. Konnan attacked the masked man afterwards and continued his verbal abuse of the legend saying Mascaras is nowhere near as big a movie and tv star as he is.

Bobo Brazil returned from his injury and got some payback on Don Muraco.

There is so much happening right now it is unbelievable. If Jimmy Snuka is stripped of the world title how will a new champion be decided. The Cauliflower Cup Tournament is coming up at the end of May and would fill that void very nicely. ICW also has Saturday Night's Main Event scheduled for two weeks from now. The UWF is working on signing matches for an event called Pain & Punishment where reportedly Jimmy Snuka and Bruiser Brody will face off one more time in some sort of special rules match.

Next week in Paris, France:
Madusa Miceli vs. Sherri Martel
Bolsheviks vs. Ox Baker & Sandman
Bobo Brazil vs. George Hackenschmidt
Mil Mascaras & Jim Duggan vs. Buff Bagwell & Konnan
Ted DiBiase vs. Buddy Rogers
Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware vs. Ortons
Steve Williams vs. Iron Sheik
Johnny Valentine vs. Don Muraco
Killer Bees vs. Midnight Express

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ICW Impact #72
Paris, France
May 14, 2118

Quick results:

Madusa Miceli def. Sherri Martel
Bolsheviks def. Ox Baker & Sandman
George Hackenschmidt def. Bobo Brazil
Mil Mascaras & Jim Duggan def. Buff Bagwell & Konnan
Ted DiBiase def. Buddy Rogers
The Ortons def. Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware by D.Q.
Iron Sheik def. Steve Williams by D.Q.
Johnny Valentine def. Don Muraco
Killer Bees def. Midnight Express

Quick highlights:

Hackenschmidt and Bobo engaged in a great power matchup that could have gone either way. It was Hackenschmidt winning by submission.

Ted DiBiase took the brunt of punishment from Buddy Rogers but kept battling back time after time and came away with the upset via the Figure Four.

Cherie Dupree got her team disqualified after coming in the ring with Gorgeous George down following a superplex by Bob Orton Jr. Koko B. Ware did not receive a tag in the match as the Ortons destroyed the Gorgeous One.

Johnny Valentine outbrawled Don Muraco to score a big win.

Jim Brunzell returned to the ring for revenge but it was Eaton and Lane pounding on him most of the match. The Bees got some offense going and won the match with the Bee Sting.

So much is happening in and out of the NWA right now. In just two days it will be the Ultimate Wrestling Federation's Pain & Punishment event. This is where world champion Jimmy Snuka is set to meet Bruiser Brody in some sort of hardcore special rules match. The NWA board has stated he will be stripped of the title if he participates.

ICW will present Saturday Night's Main Event next week in Berlin, Germany with three championship matches!

Next week on Saturday Night's Main Event:
The Russians (World Six-Man Ch) vs. the Midnight Express
Mil Mascaras vs. Konnan
Madusa Miceli vs. Sherri Martel
Vachons (I-C Tag Ch) vs. Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware
Rick Rude (I-C Ch) vs. Johnny Valentine

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Current ICW Rankings

Intercontinental Ch: Rick Rude
1. Johnny Valentine (3)
2. Bobo Brazil (2)
3. Rikidozan (1)
4. Mil Mascaras (NR)
5. George Hackenschmidt (4)
6. Iron Sheik (7)
7. Steve Williams (9)
8. Buddy Rogers (NR)
9. Ivan Koloff (8)
10. Ted DiBiase (NR)

Intercontinental Tag Team Ch: Vachons
1. Gorgeous George/Koko B. Ware (1)
2. Ted DiBiase/Steve Williams (2)
3. Bolsheviks (4)
4. Ox Baker/Sandman (7)
5. Killer Bees (5)
6. Midnight Express (NR)
7. Buff Bagwell/Konnan (3)
8. Chris Candido/Danny Doring (8)
9. Ortons (NR)

Current NWA Rankings

World Champion: Vacant
1. Ed Lewis (U.S.) (NR)
2. Rick Rude (I-C) (2)
3. Curt Hennig (5)
4. Johnny Valentine (4)
5. Bobo Brazil (3)
6. Rikidozan (5)
7. Mil Mascaras (NR)
8. Harley Race (NR)
9. Nick Bockwinkel (3)
10. Jim Londos (1)

World TV Ch: Danny Hodge
1. Don Leo Jonathan (TV)
2. Larry Zbyszko (3)
3. Steve Williams (5)
4. Ted DiBiase (6)
5. Sandman (8)
6. Ilio DiPaolo (NR)
7. Bob Orton Jr. (NR)
8. Ox Baker (NR)
9. Dick Hutton (NR)
10. B. Brian Blair (NR)

World Tag Team Ch: Kangaroos
1. Vachons (I-C) (1)
2. Valiants (U.S.) (7)
3. Nick Bockwinkel/Ray Stevens (NR)
4. Giant Baba/Antonio Inoki (4)
5. Road Warriors (5)
6. Destroyer/Dan Severn (CH)
7. Gorgeous George/Koko B. Ware (6)
8. Ted DiBiase/Steve Williams (8)
9. Armstrongs (NR)
10. Bolsheviks (10)

Womens Ch: Princess Victoria
1. Madusa Miceli (3)
2. Yumi Fukawa (4)
3. April Hunter (1)
4. Sherri Martel (2)
5. Heidi Lee Morgan (7)
6. Misty Blue Simms (NR)
7. Malia Hosaka (6)
8. Ida Mae Martinez (9)
9. Reggie Bennett (10)
10. Jazz (NR)

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Saturday Night's Main Event
Berlin, Germany
May 21, 2118

Only four days after the UWF Pain & Punishment event, ICW brings you Saturday Night's Main Event! Three championship matches highlight this card and an announcement of titanic proportions to come from the NWA championship committee.

The Russians def. the Midnight Express to retain the World Six-Man tag team titles

Jim Cornette's men tried again to take the six-man belts. George Hackenschmidt turned the tide for his team and Ivan Koloff put away Bobby Eaton for the win.

Mil Mascaras def. Konnan

These two went at it in a Mexican Death Match at Pain & Punishment. It was there that the Masked Superstar interfered and helped Konnan score the win. He was at ringside for this match but Mascaras was able to come away with the win. Killer Kowalski came out to prevent a double team on Mascaras after the match. Kowalski and the Superstar were the last two men in the double ring battle royal at Pain & Punishment.

Sherri Martel def. Madusa Miceli

One week ago in Paris, France Madusa scored a win over Martel. These two wrestled to a time limit draw at the womens world title tournament in the semifinals. They slugged it out in and out of the ring until Martel picked up the win with a top rope splash.

Vachons def. Gorgeous George & Koko B. Ware to retain the I-C tag team titles

Heenan's men had little troubling dispatching Koko and George to maintain a firm hold on the I-C tag belts.

Representatives of the NWA board of directors and the championship committee came to the ring. They quickly announced that the NWA world heavyweight title is stripped from Superfly Jimmy Snuka and is now vacant. He fought Bruiser Brody in the Hell in a Cell match at Pain & Punishment and was warned not to do so. It appears he is injured as a result and might not have been able to defend the belt anyway.

The world championship will now be decided at the annual Cauliflower Cup Tournament on May 29 in Pittsburgh, PA. The participants have been decided and the title will go to the winner of a 16-man single elimination tournament. Wrestlers from International Championship Wrestling will be: I-C champion Rick Rude, Johnny Valentine, Rikidozan, Bobo Brazil, George Hackenschmidt, Don Leo Jonathan, the Iron Sheik, Mil Mascaras and Dr. Death Steve Williams. The wrestlers from the USWA will be announced on the next edition of Glory.

Johnny Valentine def. Rick Rude to win the I-C title

Johnny Valentine was not at 100% after being the first man to enter the War Games match at Pain & Punishment. He fought Rick Rude like a man possessed and held on even when Bobby Heenan interfered. Rude battled and would not go down but finally it was Valentine putting Rude down for the three count to become a two-time Intercontinental Champion.

Next week in Iceland:
Sandman/Ox Baker vs. Chris Candido/Danny Doring
Jim Duggan vs. Don Muraco
Madusa Miceli vs. Sherri Martel
Bolsheviks vs. Justin Credible/Steve Corino
Don Leo Jonathan vs. George Hackenschmidt
Killer Bees vs. Midnight Express
The DiBiases vs. The Ortons
Steve Williams vs. Rick Rude
Mil Mascaras/Killer Kowalski vs. Konnan/Masked Superstar

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ICW Impact #74
Iceland
May 28, 2118

The world title tournament to take place tomorrow night had all the talk but the wrestlers still put on a strong show for their fans.

Chris Candido/Danny Doring def. Sandman/Ox Baker

This one seemed to be going to way of Ox and the Sandman. Candido & Doring withstood a good beating but Candido executed the Blonde Bomb on Baker to get the pin.

Jim Duggan def. Don Muraco

Hacksaw let Muraco know he didn't like the fact that he had interfered in the Hell in a Cell Match between Jimmy Snuka and Bruiser Brody. These two big men went back and forth but it was Duggan that took the victory.

Sherri Martel def. Madusa Miceli

This match would determine who received a world title match against Princess Victoria at the Cauliflower Cup. It was another great contest between these two ladies. Martel made it to the top rope after both women had been down on the canvas. A big splash gave Martel the win and a title shot.

Justin Credible/Steve Corino def. Bolsheviks

Another modes upset as Credible and Corino had trouble with Ivan Koloff but fared better against Nikolai Volkoff. It was the Old School Expulsion by Corino that won the match.

Don Leo Jonathan def. George Hackenschmidt

Both of these big men are in the world title tournament tomorrow night. Jonathan, a two-time world TV champion, controlled most of the action but former I-C and world champion Hackenschmidt didn't make things easy. Finally Jonathan scored the win with the Mormon Swing.

Midnight Express def. Killer Bees

Jim Brunzell returned from an injury at the hands of Jim Cornette's men. Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane won a short match and then Dennis Condrey came out to triple Brian Blair. For the second time in a month they injured one of the Bees, this time it was Blair.

The Ortons def. The DiBiases

The father/son tandems in ICW went at it in this one. It was Orton Jr. beating Iron Mike DiBiase with a superplex.

Rick Rude def. Steve Williams

Another match with two of the 16 wrestlers in the world title tournament. Rude looked very good after losing his I-C title last week to Johnny Valentine and goes into the tournament with a big win over Dr. Death.

Mil Mascaras/Killer Kowalski def. Konnan/Masked Superstar by countout

This feud started between Mascaras and Konnan. Then the Masked Superstar interjected himself and Kowalski returned to help out Mascaras. Mil and Kowalski were in control and Konnan was counted out of the ring after being battered by Kowalski.

The world title will be decided in Pittsburgh, Pa tomorrow night at the Cauliflower Cup. Also added to the card is a womens title match between champion Princess Victoria and challenger Sherri Martel. The Kangaroos will put the world tag team titles on the line against the I-C tag champs the Vachons. There will also be a preshow on USWA Glory.