United States Wrestling Association (USWA)

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[This will be the thread for all my USWA news, notes, results, etc. Some of this first post will be repeated in the ICW thread, sorry but there are some news items in common.]

With the new year comes change. Both ICW and USWA have seen their roster sizes trimmed down as some wrestlers switch promotions while others leave for various reasons.

2117 ended in strong fashion with Bobby Heenan building a stable of wrestlers in both promotions as he plans to jump back and forth to be at ringside with his charges. In ICW he has Harley Race, Rick Rude and the I-C tag team champions the Vachons. In the USWA he has gathered Curt Hennig, Ray Stevens and King Kong Bundy. Heenan also manages the World champion Nick Bockwinkel.

There are plenty of people ready to oppose the Brain in his attempt at taking over the sport. Lining up for the fight in ICW are Jimmy Snuka and Bruiser Brody. In the USWA it's Mil Mascaras and the Crusher.

Bobby Heenan wasn't prepared for the surprising opponent that voiced his plan to stop him. Captain Lou Albano is also going to field a team in both companies to go up against the Heenan Family. Albano will manage Don Muraco, Bob Orton Jr. and Jimmy Snuka in ICW. In USWA he will come to the ring with Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake and Jimmy Valiant. Albano is going to have a hard time though as he has people on both teams that don't really like each other.

Newcomers to the USWA include the father/son combinations of Larry and Curt Hennig and Bob and Brad Armstrong. The Destroyer & Dan Severn are on the trail of the Road Warriors and the World tag team titles. Jim Cornette is looking for his Midnight Express to dominate the tag team scene with the addition of Dennis Condrey to work with Bobby Eaton and Stan Lane.

A new major event will take place in January. The Royal Rumble with be a unique interpretation of the battle royal as 30 men will enter the ring according to the number they have drawn.

The NWA board of directors announced that 2118 will open with a 32-man tournament to determine the first ever World Television champion. The ICW and the USWA will each hold their own 16-man tournament over the course of a month or so on regular television and the two winners will then face off at a date to be determined for the World TV title.

USWA
First Round
Danny Hodge vs. Frank Gotch
Brutus Beefcake vs. Ray Stevens
Larry Hennig vs. Bob Armstrong
Dallas Page vs. Killer Kowalski
Greg Valentine vs. Missing Link
Justin Credible vs. Jimmy Valiant
Buddy Rose vs. Brad Armstrong
King Kong Bundy vs. Larry Zbyszko

ICW
First Round
Buff Bagwell vs. Ted DiBiase
Sabu vs. Bob Orton Jr.
Yukon Eric vs. Don Leo Jonathan
Ox Baker vs. Koko B. Ware
Steve Williams vs. Konnan
Gorgeous George vs. Sandman
Nikolai Volkoff vs. Terrible Turk
Richard Hutton vs. Jim Duggan

NWA 2118 Rosters

World Ch: Nick Bockwinkel
World Tag: Road Warriors

ICW (30)

I-C Ch: Johnny Valentine
I-C Tag Ch: Vachons

Faces (14): Rikidozan, Bobo Brazil, Jim Duggan, Bruiser Brody, Jimmy Snuka, Johnny Valentine, George Hackenschmidt, Ted DiBiase, Steve Williams, Killer Bees, Gorgeous George, Koko B. Ware, Don Leo Jonathan.

Heels (14): Sandman, Terrible Turk, Sheik, Sabu, Rick Rude, Harley Race, Vachons, Iron Sheik, Don Muraco, Bob Orton Jr, Ox Baker, Buff Bagwell, Konnan.

Neutral: Ivan Koloff, Nikolai Volkoff.

USWA (30)

U.S. Ch: Mil Mascaras
U.S. Tag Ch: Antonino Rocca & Ilio DiPaolo

Faces (15): Jim Londos, Ed Lewis, Antonio Inoki, Giant Baba, Dallas Page, Crusher, Mil Mascaras, Larry Hennig, Armstrongs, Antonino Rocca, Ilio DiPaolo, Jimmy Valiant, Danny Hodge, Missing Link.

Heels (15): Larry Zbyszko, Ray Stevens, King Kong Bundy, Curt Hennig, Kangaroos, Midnight Express (Eaton, Lane, Condrey), Destroyer, Dan Severn, Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Buddy Rose, Justin Credible.

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The USWA opens 2118 on Jan. 2 in Puerto Rico. In a rematch from last week's Clash of the Champions II the Road Warriors put the world tag team titles on the line again against the Destroyer & Dan Severn.

Giant Baba teams with newcomer to the USWA Antonio Inoki against Heenan Family members Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy.

The first two matches in the NWA World Television Title Tournament will see Larry Hennig against Bob Armstrong and Jimmy Valiant against Justin Credible. Those two have been feuding for months now and Valiant won a Lumberjack match at the Clash.

Former world tag team champions the Dream Team are back together and will take on Jim Londos & Ed Lewis. Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, the Kangaroos and Brad Armstrong are all on the card making their USWA debuts.

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USWA Glory
Jan. 2, 2118
Puerto Rico

The New Year began in the USWA with an excellent show in front of a capacity crowd. Brad Armstrong faced Midnight Express member "Sweet" Stan Lane. This one almost reached the time limit as it was a marathon that went back and forth many times. Brad Armstrong came away with a huge win in his debut.

The Kangaroos made their wrestling debut against Danny Hodge & the Missing Link. Hodge was in his first USWA match and started out against Al Costello and had things going his way. Roy Heffernan came in and took over against the Link. The Kangaroos impressive doubleteam finisher won the match.

Ed Lewis and Jim Londos, both men coming in from ICW, took on the former world tag team champions the Dream Team. This one didn't last long as Lewis had Valentine in the headlock and then Londos used the airplane spin. Beefcake stormed the ring and got himself DQed to end the match.

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig made his first USWA appearance against one-half of the U.S. tag team champions Ilio DiPaolo. This one didn't take long as Perfect caught DiPaolo off the ropes and won with the Perfect Plex.

Playboy Buddy Rose, with his manager Sherri Martel, talked about the NWA world television title tournament. "I came to the USWA because I wasn't being treated fairly in ICW. I was the Intercontinental champion but didn't get my fair shot at getting the belt back. I think that tv strap will do just fine for me."

TV Title Tournament Round 1
Larry Hennig vs. Bob Armstrong

A family affair began the TV title tournament. Armstrong dominated the contest with Hennig only able for brief moments to stop his offense with some sort of power move. Hennig wouldn't go down though until finally Armstrong advanced with the sleeper.

TV Title Tournament Round 1
Jimmy Valiant vs. Justin Credible

The past history between these two played a big part in the outcome of this one as both men have been feuding for months. To close out 2117 at Clash of the Champions Valiant won a Lumberjack match against Credible. These two just started brawling and Credible forgot what was at stake and was DQed early on. He battered Valiant after the match but it is the Boogie Woogie Man moving to the second round.

Antonio Inoki joined forces with Giant Baba to face Heenan Family members Ray Stevens and King Kong Bundy. Baba brought Inoki in and he hammered Stevens with both his finishing moves. Outside Stevens was fired into the post and was counted out of the ring.

Road Warriors (World Tag CH) vs. Destroyer & Dan Severn

This was a rematch from the Clash where the LOD won by D.Q. It was also one of the greatest tag title matches of all-time.

The bout could have gone either way on so many occasions. All four men were in serious trouble at one point or another. The LOD and the challengers were able to break up pin attempts and Paul Ellering even saved the titles once. The Destroyer and Severn were able to apply their submission finishers while the Road Warriors landed the Doomsday Device. After an epic battle the champions took the win as the result of a count out, only adding more fuel to the fire when these teams meet again.

Next week in Hawaii:
Ed Lewis & Jim Londos vs. Dream Team
Dallas Page vs. Larry Zbyszko
Antonino Rocca vs. Curt Hennig
Mil Mascaras & Crusher vs. Kangaroos
Danny Hodge vs. Frank Gotch (TV Title Tourney First Round)
Brad Armstrong vs. Buddy Rose (TV Title Tourney First Round)
Antonio Inoki vs. Ray Stevens
Jimmy Valiant vs. Justin Credible (Steel Cage)

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USWA Glory #54
Hawaii
January 9, 2118

In a rematch from last week, Ed Lewis and Jim Londos took on the Dream Team to open the show. This was another fast encounter as the old-school contingent quickly put Beefcake down on the mat and never gave Valentine a chance to come in the ring. Beefcake submitted in the Boston Crab.

Larry Zbyszko mouthed off about Diamond Dallas Page before getting in the ring and then backed up his word. Page managed little offense but fought hard and wouldn't quit. Zbyszko leveled Page in the corner and won with the piledriver.

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig squared off against the other half of the U.S. tag team champions after having beaten Ilio DiPaolo last week. Rocca went on the attack and had Hennig in trouble with a lot of high risk moves. Hennig rallied and got the win with the Perfect Plex.

Backstage the Destroyer & Dan Severn talked about recent events with the Road Warriors. "Those belts are coming to us! Twice we have been robbed, by DQ and countout. At the Royal Rumble we will finish the job.

U.S. champion Mil Mascaras joined forces with the Crusher to take on the new team of the Kangaroos. Mascaras nearly won the match on his own with incredible dives out to the floor and moves off the top rope. The Kangaroos made the exchange and then the match went back and forth. Finally it was the Boomerang that got the win after interference from Wild Red Berry.

TV Title Tourney Rd. 1
Danny Hodge vs. Frank Gotch

A great matchup between two technicians but it was Hodge that dominated the match. He looked spectacular diving to the floor and was equally dangerous coming off the top rope. Gotch hung on but wasn't give any chance to fight back. Hodge took advantage while Gotch was tied up in the ropes and later the referee was knocked down briefly. The Oklahoma Sideroll moved Hodge to the second round.

TV Title Tourney Rd. 1
Brad Armstrong vs. Buddy Rose

B.A. got off to a good start but Rose soon turned the tide. Armstrong survived Rose's Bomb's Away but a foreign object further infuriated the fans as Rose got the win.

Antonio Inoki went one-on-one with Ray Stevens. Heenan's man never had a chance as Inoki quickly won with the Enzuiguri.

Steel Cage
Jimmy Valiant vs. Justin Credible

These two stepped into the cage to try and end their feud. After a brutal match Valiant came out on top with the sleeper.

Next week in Venice Beach, CA:
Missing Link vs. Ray Stevens
Danny Hodge vs. Buddy Rose
Bob Armstrong vs. Mr. Perfect
Dallas Page vs. Killer Kowalski (TV Tourney Rd. 1)
Larry Zbyszko vs. King Kong Bundy (TV Tourney Rd. 1)
Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki vs. Midnight Express
Mil Mascaras & Crusher vs. Kangaroos & Wild Red Berry
Ed Lewis, Jim Londos & George Hackenschmidt (Six-Man CH) vs. Albano's Army (Dream Team & Jimmy Valiant)

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USWA Glory
Venice Beach, CA
January 16, 2118

The Missing Link, with Ida Mae Martinez, opened the show against Ray Stevens. The Link tossed the Crippler all over the place, never letting up on him. A nice power slam finished him off for the upset. Stevens looked around and might have been wondering why Bobby Heenan is still overseas in ICW.

An amazing match between Danny Hodge and Buddy Rose followed. Hodge flew all over the place, nailing Rose with dives to the floor. Rose fought back and used whatever he could on the outside and landed his Bombs Away finisher. Hodge came back and Sherri Martel prevented the pin of Rose. Later Rose narrowly avoided being counted out. Hodge dropkicked Martel off the apron and beat Rose with the Oklahoma Sideroll.

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig almost took his first loss to Bob Armstrong. At the start Armstrong came close to winning with chops, an atomic drop, suplex and the Sleeper. Hennig came back and won with the Perfect Plex.

Larry the "Axe" Hennig briefly talked about being in the USWA. He was ready for the Royal Rumble and was here to pit himself against the best wrestlers out there. He also talked about how proud he was for his son Curt but that he wasn't completely sold on Bobby Heenan as his manager.

TV Title Tourney Rd. 1
Dallas Page vs. Killer Kowalski

Kowalski completely mauled DDP. After a choke slam and knee drop a power slam put away Page. Kowalski will meet Bob Armstrong in the second round.

TV Title Tourney Rd. 1
Larry Zbyszko vs. King Kong Bundy

Zbyszko was all offense in this one. After a sleeper, kicks and a knee smash Bundy retreated to the floor. Zbyszko blasted Bundy with a knee as he was coming back in and got the pin to advance and face Buddy Rose in the second round. Ray Stevens ran in a little too late and double teamed Zbyszko.

A big tag team match between Antonio Inoki & Giant Baba and the Midnight Express (Eaton & Condrey). Condrey was down early but got the tag to Eaton. Baba survived both the Vegomatic and the Rocket Launcher. Inoki got back in and wiped out both men, beating Eaton with the Enzuigiri.

After last week's count out loss to the Kangaroos, Mil Mascaras & the Crusher signed for a handicap match against the Kangaroos and their manager Wild Red Berry. Crusher started out good but the Kangaroos hit their Boomerang finisher. Mil made the save and later Berry came in with the cane on the Luchador. The Crusher got the tag and beat on Berry. The Kangaroos made a save but Berry was counted out after Mascaras crushed him with a dive on the floor.

The main event was for the World Six-Man tag team titles. Co-holder George Hackenschmidt no-showed and Ed Lewis & Jim Londos had to defend by themselves against Albano's Army (Dream Team & Jimmy Valiant.)

It was as if they had a third man as Lewis and Londos were all over Brutus Beefcake and then Greg Valentine. Jimmy Valiant got things going their way but Lewis and Londos took over again. Finally Valentine was able to lock on the Figure Four and wear down Londos. Lewis came in once but Londos had to give it up and Albano's Army are the new Six-Man tag team champions!

Lewis and Londos had no explanation for Hackenschmidt not being there but said they would be on the lookout for him at the Royal Rumble.

The following wrestlers were announced as being confirmed entrants for the Royal Rumble: Heenan Family members Curt Hennig, Ray Stevens and King Kong Bundy; U.S. champion Mil Mascaras, and the Crusher.

Other matches announced for the Royal Rumble:
World tag team champions the Road Warriors vs. Destroyer & Dan Severn (2/3 Falls)

Next week in Portland, OR
Valiant Brothers vs. Destroyer & Dan Severn
Larry Hennig vs. Justin Credible
Brutus Beefcake vs. Ray Stevens (TV Title Tourney Rd. 1)
Missing Link vs. Greg Valentine (TV Title Tourney Rd. 1)
Larry Zbyszko vs. King Kong Bundy
Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki vs. Midnight Express
Antonino Rocca & Ilio DiPaolo (U.S. Tag CH) vs. Ed Lewis & Jim Londos
Mil Mascaras (U.S. CH) vs. Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig

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USWA Glory #56
Portland, OR
January 23, 2118

For the first time in eight months, Johnny Valiant returned to the square circle to team with Jimmy Valiant to go up against the Destroyer & Dan Severn. Johnny had not wrestled since last May when the Valiants lost the I-C tag titles to the Vachons.

The Valiants looked awesome in the ring as the Destroyer & Severn never had a chance in this one. Lou Albano's men did everything right and Johnny pinned the Destroyer and upset the No. 1 contenders for the world tag team titles.

After the match Johnny said he was back to help Jimmy and Lou Albano's Army fight the Heenan Family and that's all that needs to be said.

Larry Hennig didn't need much time to put away Justin Credible.

TV Title Tourney Rd. 1
Brutus Beefcake vs. Ray Stevens

A matchup that featured Albano's Army against the Heenan Family and the match tore the house down. A lot of fighting was done on the outside as this was a knock down, drag out affair. Both men were on the verge of defeat but would get back up and score a nearfall on the opponent. Both wrestlers took every high risk they could and the two managers just let them go at it. The two fought to the extent of the 15-minute time limit and both were eliminated from the tournament, giving Danny Hodge a bye.

TV Title Tourney Rd. 1
Missing Link vs. Greg Valentine

Albano managed to get the Hammer into the second round by a D.Q. win over the Link.

King Kong Bundy got revenged on Larry Zbyszko after he was knocked out of the tourney last week. Zbyszko felt the Avalanche and didn't get up.

Jim Cornette sent Eaton & Lane against Baba & Antonio Inoki after the Japanese contingent defeated Eaton & Condrey last week. Inoki got the advantage and Baba came in with a boot and the Neckbreaker Drop for the win.

U.S. tag team champions Antonino Rocca & Ilio DiPaolo took on Ed Lewis and Jim Londos. It was a good back and forth contest and Rocca got the win with the backbreaker to retain the titles.

Mil Mascaras put the U.S. title on the line against Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig. Bobby Heenan returned to the states to be at ringside with his man. Mascaras handled Hennig without too much trouble in this one and held on to the gold with the Flying Bodypress.

The list of participants in the Royal Rumble next week from the USWA was announced:
Mil Mascaras (U.S. champ)
Heenan Family: Curt Hennig, Ray Stevens, King Kong Bundy
Albano's Army: Greg Valentine, Brutus Beefcake, Jimmy Valiant
Danny Hodge
Buddy Rose
Dallas Page
Crusher
Larry Hennig
Missing Link
Larry Zbyszko

Also on the card in Anchorage, Alaska:
Road Warriors (World Tag CH) vs. Destroyer & Dan Severn (2/3 Falls)
Bob Armstrong vs. Killer Kowalski (TV Title Tourney Rd. 2)
Antonio Inoki & Giant Baba vs. Midnight Express vs. Kangaroos

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The first ever Royal Rumble is here in Anchorage, Alaska! Thirty men from both the ICW and USWA will draw numbers to determine the order they will enter the ring with another man joining the fray every two minutes.

As fans were getting settled they enjoyed a womens dark match between Reggie Bennett and Madusa Miceli. The awesome power of Bennett dominated this one as Madusa struggled to find any offense. Bennett couldn't get the win even after a top rope splash. Madusa showed power of her own with a back suplex on the outside. Madusa pulled out the win with a roll up in the corner and her feet on the ropes.

USWA Glory hosted the preshow to the Royal Rumble. From ICW the Killer Bees faced Buff Bagwell and Konnan, the men who injured Brian Blair a few weeks ago. The Bees attacked before the bell and worked over Konnan with a double elbow smash. Brunzell hit a dive to the floor sending Konnan crashing into the railing. Konnan finally got away after hitting Brunzell of the ropes. Blair quickly got a tag but Bagwell hit a double axe off the ropes and scored a quick pin on Blair.

The Royal Rumble opened with an USWA bracket world TV title tournament match between Bob Armstrong and Killer Kowalski. Kowalski looked to win in quick fashion with an elbow smash and clothesline off the second rope. After being slammed on the floor Armstrong avoided being counted out. Armstrong rallied with chops and the sleeper. It was back and forth until both men went down off the ropes. Armstrong slapped on the Figure Four and got the submission to advance in the tournament and will face Danny Hodge in the semifinals of the USWA bracket.

The ICW TV title tournament match was Ted DiBiase against his former employee in the Million $ Team Bob Orton Jr. The match started with a brawl on the floor. DiBiase used his black glove off the second rope and secured a fast pin on Orton and will now meet either Don Leo Jonathan or Ox Baker.

Ed "Strangler" Lewis looked for payback against George Hackenschmidt who no-showed a six-man tag title defense, leaving him and Jim Londos alone to lose the belts to the Dream Team and Jimmy Valiant. Lewis took over with a full nelson and neck snap but Hackenschmidt came back on the floor. Hack powered to a surprisingly easy win with the Bear Hug and then the Bolsheviks rushed in the ring and triple teamed Lewis.

Nikolai Volkoff returned to ICW with Ivan Koloff to help him against the Iron Sheik. Iron Sheik tried to use a chair before the match but it was Volkoff blasting him with it. Volkoff nailed him with a shoulder block off the middle rope and knocked out referee Tommy Young. Volkoff hammered his former partner with his fininsiher but got a win by D.Q. when the Grand Wizard attacked him outside the ring. Ivan Koloff came out again and help work over the Iron Sheik.

Up next was a Triple Threat Match between Giant Baba/Antonio Inoki, the Midnight Express and the Kangaroos. With Baba and Al Costello both down Stan Lane landed a superkick on Baba. Al used the Greek Cross on Lane but Baba saved the pin. Inoki took over on Lane then a three way brawl broke out. The Kangaroos hit the Boomerang to put away Bobby Eaton.

An Interpromotional challenge match put the U.S. tag champs Ilio DiPaolo & Antonino Rocca against I-C tag champs the Vachons. The Butcher took a beating after a dropkick by Ilio and a somersault off the apron but was not counted out. Rocca took over but Butcher got the tag after a figure four by Ilio. The match was back and forth and Ilio almost won with a small package. Rocca had the backbreaker on Mad Dog and the Butcher stormed in and was D.Q.ed.

The 2/3 Falls match between world tag team champions the Road Warriors and the Destroyer/Dan Severn combination was one of the greatest matches in wrestling history. The LOD had won by D.Q. and by C.O. in previous encounters.

The Destroyer took over on Hawk in the corner and used the boston crab and suplexes. Severn battered Hawk with firemans carry slam. Hawk fought back on the outside but the LOD didn't seem together in this one as they usually are. Animal power bombed Severn hit a flying shoulder ram before both men went down in the corner. A power slam and double sledge hammer off the ropes had Hawk in trouble and then the Figure Four by the Destroyer won the first fall.

Destroyer tried to put Hawk away again but hit the referee off the top rope. The masked man laid into Hawk with the referee out of it. Animal got back in with the ref on his feet and a spike pilderiver on Destroyer. Outside Severn came back and put the bow and arrow on Hawk with Animal making the save. Hawk made the tag but Animal missed his charge in the corner. Severn back suplexed him off the top rope and planted him with a firemans carry slam.

Animal rallied with a press slam and power slam off the 2nd rope on Severn. Severn came back on the floor and the Destroyer put the Figure Four on Animal but Hawk saved the titles again. Animal got up first after a double clothesline but Severn caught him with a piledriver. Paul Ellering kept the LOD in the match after the Wakigatame. A double boston crab on Animal still didn't get a submission. Animal caught the Destroyer with a power slam and the LOD somehow were able to hit the Doomsday Device to even the match at one fall apiece.

The Road Warriors tried to pull off the Decapitator but Destroyer got off of Animal's shoulders and both LOD members went down. Destroyer couldn't finish Animal off and Hawk came in. They spilled to the outside and the LOD leveled him with a double clotheseline.

The Destroyer came off the top rope with a dropkick and applied the boston crab. Severn then laid Hawk out one last time with the firemans carry slam and got the pin to win the world tag team titles!

Up next is the Royal Rumble!

Introducing the man who drew No.1 --- the Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant!

The man who drew No. 2 --- the world heavyweight champion Nick Bockwinkel!

Bockwinkel is on top of Valiant in the first two minutes

#3 U.S. champion Mil Mascaras in, double teams with Valiant on Bock

#4 Ivan Koloff in, battles Mil, on top of him with Bear Hug; Bock a big clothesline on Valiant

#5 Jim Duggan in, piledriver on Bock; Nick back on top, Valiant attacks; Ivan & Mil back and forth

#6 Bobo Brazil in, all over Bock, nearly elim; Valiant jumps in, Bock comes back, Sleeper on Valiant; Duggan stops Bock, Nick almost has him out, Bobo saves Duggan, big punch almost sends Bock out; Ivan all over Mil, chain shot, backbreaker, Mil hanging on

#7 Don Muraco in, goes after Mil, masked man comes back, flying cross body hits both Muraco and Koloff out to the floor as Mil hangs on to the ropes; Bobo hammers on Bock; Valiant/Duggan square off

#8 King Kong Bundy in, saves Bock, Bobo fires back, picks up Bundy but Bock stops him from dumping him out; Duggan overpowers Valiant; Mil flies in on Bock and almost eliminates the champ but Bundy returns the favor and keeps him in

#9 Rikidozan in, goes back and forth with Bundy; Bock takes over on Bobo; Mil moves in on Bock with Bundy occupied, slingshot plancha, crossbody sends Bock over the top rope; Valiant sleeper on Duggan near ropes and sends him out of the ring

#10 Curt Hennig in too late to help Bock, goes up against Valiant and eliminates him with a big knee lift; Bundy puts Dozan in bad shape; Bobo vs. Hennig, Curt dropkick Bobo who goes over the top rope just as Mascaras leapt at Hennig, missed and also sailed out of the ring

#11 Sandman in, immediately attacks Hennig, Heinekanrana, grabs cane and smashes Hennig in the head, knocking him over the top rope and the fans erupt; Bundy misses charge at Dozan, got under and powered him out of the ring; 1on1 Sandman/Dozan piledriver on Sandman

#12 Dallas Page in, works with Dozan against Sandman

#13 Crusher in, Page leaping neckbreaker across top rope and drags Sandman over the top rope, then with Dozan reaching to help him back in snap mares the Japanese star to the floor as well; 1on1 Page/Crusher, body slam attempt Crusher hit with D. Cutter but able to stay in the ring

#14 I-C champion Johnny Valentine in, goes after Page, DDP comes back Crusher in the fight, Page back on top of Crusher

#15 Missing Link in, fights Crusher; Page holding own against Valentine

#16 Larry Hennig in, takes on Link but nailed by headbutt, almost out but Crusher saves Hennig, Valentine and Page back and forth

#17 Harley Race in, fights Hennig, piledriver and almost eliminates him; Crusher bear hug almost has Link out then comes back on offense; Valentine in control of Page

#18 Jimmy Snuka in, right after Race and close to putting him out, Hennig comes in but Race counters and then attacks Snuka and nearly gets the Superfly out; Link very close to putting Crusher out; Valentine Atomic Skullcrusher over and over but Page hangs on and battles back before catching a boot in the corner and Valentine puts Page out

#19 Larry Zbyszko in, hits Valentine but Johnny V. quickly turns it around, forearm and skullcrusher puts Larry Z out of the ring; Link headbutt almost puts out Crusher, then he muscles Crusher to the floor; Hennig helps Snuka but Race quickly fights him off and piledrives Snuka but can't get him out, Superfly rallies again

#20 Sabu in, all over Valentine; then Link attacks Sabu and comes close to putting him out; Race has Snuka down again but Hennig interferes, Race this time puts Hennig down with a piledriver and gets rid of him before returning to Snuka

#21 Brutus Beefcake in, fights Race but is no match, Race on top of Beefcake when Snuka comes back to the fight, Snuka reverses piledriver but Race still in; Link flying head butt puts Sabu over the top rope; then Valentine goes to work on the Link

#22 Steve Williams in, goes at it with Link, Oklahoma Stampede and throws the Link out; Valentine takes on Doc but Williams pounds him down; Snuka with a head butt off the 2nd rope eliminates Race; Beefcake tries to take on Williams to no avail

#23 Terrible Turk in, he goes after Doc, back and forth until Turk with Neck Wrencher; Valentine then attacks Turk, Turk ends up fighting Snuka and then Beefcake and gets Beefcake over the top rope

#24 Rick Rude in, fights Snuka but Superfly gets fired up and hammers Rude before whipping him over the top rope; Doc works over Turk then Valentine comes in, Turk lays into Johnny V and with the stranglehold powers him out of the ring

#25 Bruiser Brody in, jumps the Turk but Turk applies Stranglehold, Snuka comes up from behind and dumps out the Turk and Brody stays alive; Williams goes up against Brody and finds himself in trouble after a huge clothesline off the second rope

#26 Danny Hodge in, tries to take on Snuka but Superfly quickly fires him out of the ring; Brody has Doc tied up in the ropes but Williams escapes as Brody dives at him

#27 Ray Stevens in, fights with Snuka; Brody and Doc back and forth, Williams backdrop driver on Brody and then powers him out of the ring

#28 Buddy Rose in, tries his hand at Doc but gets beat down by the Doctor; Snuka misses a leap off the second rope, Stevens Bombs Away and able to put Snuka over the top rope

#29 Greg Valentine in, fights with Stevens; Doc and Rose back and forth

#30 Sheik last man in, takes on Dr. Death and beats him down and eliminates him; Valentine and Stevens fighting, Sheik and Rose pair off; Valentine has Stevens down in the corner; Sheik misses Rose with the fireball but still has the Playboy down, second time Rose takes the flame full in the face and is easily eliminated

both Valentine and Stevens go down in the corner, Sheik attacks Stevens but can't get him out of the ring before Valentine recovers, Hammer puts Sheik down and returns to Stevens, Figure Four enables Valentine to dump Stevens

1on1 Valentine/Sheik, Hammer catches knee in the corner and Sheik backdrops him out of the ring to win the Royal Rumble!

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Royal Rumble Order of Entry

1. Jimmy Valiant
2. Nick Bockwinkel
3. Mil Mascaras
4. Ivan Koloff
5. Jim Duggan
6. Bobo Brazil
7. Don Muraco
8. King Kong Bundy
9. Rikidozan
10. Curt Hennig
11. Sandman
12. Dallas Page
13. Crusher
14. Johnny Valentine
15. Missing Link
16. Larry Hennig
17. Harley Race
18. Jimmy Snuka
19. Larry Zbyszko
20. Sabu
21. Brutus Beefcake
22. Steve Williams
23. Terrible Turk
24. Rick Rude
25. Bruiser Brody
26. Danny Hodge
27. Ray Stevens
28. Buddy Rose
29. Greg Valentine
30. Sheik

Name/ who they eliminated and the number that wrestler was eliminated

Mil Mascaras: 1. Don Muraco, 2. Ivan Koloff (simulatenously); 3. Nick Bockwinkel
Jimmy Valiant: 4. Jim Duggan
Curt Hennig: 5. Jimmy Valiant; 6. Bobo Brazil, 7. Mil Mascaras (simultaneously)
Sandman: 8. Curt Hennig
Rikidozan: 9. King Kong Bundy
Dallas Page: 10. Sandman, 11. Rikidozan (simultaneously)
Johnny Valentine: 12. Dallas Page; 13. Larry Zbyszko
Missing Link: 14. Crusher; 16. Sabu
Harley Race: 15. Larry Hennig
Steve Williams: 17. Missing Link, 24. Bruiser Brody
Jimmy Snuka: 18. Harley Race; 20. Rick Rude; 22. Terrible Turk; 23. Danny Hodge
Terrible Turk: 19. Brutus Beefcake; 21. Johnny Valentine
Buddy Rose: 25. Jimmy Snuka
Sheik: 26. Steve Williams; 27. Buddy Rose; 29. Greg Valentine
Greg Valentine: 28. Ray Stevens

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Following the Royal Rumble, USWA Glory comes to Seattle, WA on February 6, 2118.

The main event is a six-man tag team match as the former world tag team champions the Road Warriors team up with U.S. champion Mil Mascaras to battle Bobby Heenan's team of Curt Hennig, Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy.

In a rematch from the Royal Rumble, the Midnight Express, Kangaroos and Giant Baba/Antonio Inoki will go at it again in a Triple Threat Match.

There will be two World TV title tournament second round matches: Greg Valentine vs. Jimmy Valiant and Buddy Rose vs. Larry Zbyszko.

Also on the card: the Armstrongs take on Ed Lewis & Jim Londos; co-holder of the U.S. tag team titles Ilio DiPaolo vs. Dennis Condrey; Larry Hennig vs. the Missing Link; and Danny Hodge vs. Justin Credible.

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USWA Glory #58
Seattle, WA
February 6, 2118

The first Glory following the Royal Rumble. The Road Warriors interrupted the opening of the show to say they will be laying a serious hurting on the Heenan Family tonight. The LOD are still upset over losing the world tag team titles to the Destroyer & Dan Severn at the Royal Rumble.

Co-holder of the U.S. tag team titles Ilio DiPaolo faced Jim Cornette's Dennis Condrey. This was an intense and back and forth match with Cornette interjecting himself on behalf of Condrey. DiPaolo came away with the win after the Airplane Spin.

Larry "the Axe" Henning faced the unorthodox Missing Link. This was another very hard-hitting evenly fought contest. The match went in and out of the ring and Hennig picked up a victory by C.O.

Danny Hodge scored a fast win over Justin Credible with the Oklahoma Sideroll.

The Armstrongs went up against Jim Londos & Ed Lewis. This match was all Londos as he hit an inside-out crossbody block on Bob Armstrong. Brad had to enter the ring to save his dad and Londos took Bob to the floor and ended up being DQed with Lewis never being in the match.

TV Title Tourney Rd. 2
Jimmy Valiant vs. Greg Valentine

These men are both managed by Lou Albano and are 2/3 of the new world six-man tag team champions. The Hammer didn't seem to care about that and pounded away on Valiant controlling most of the match. They fought on the floor and Valentine advanced with the Figure Four.

TV Title Tourney Rd. 2
Buddy Rose vs. Larry Zbyszko

The Living Legends dominated most of the match with the Playboy. Rose continually ran to the outside but Zbyszko was there to throw him back in. Sherri Martel kept the match going for Rose. Her interference with Rose down on the mat gave him the opening to come back with the Bombs Away and pull out a win. Rose advances to the semifinals to meet Greg Valentine.

A Triple Threat rematch from the Royal Rumble put the Midnight Express, the Kangaroos and Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki in the ring together. There were many nearfalls and almost a count out. Bobby Eaton missed a dive to the floor and the Neckbreaker Drop by Baba ended the match.

The Road Warriors and Mil Mascaras took on Ray Stevens, King Kong Bundy & Curt Hennig in the main event. The LOD attacked and beat on Stevens. The Doomsday Device real early brought Bundy in for the save but they cleared the ring and hoisted Stevens up again. The pin came and Warriors didn't need any help from Mascaras to get the win.

Before the show went off the air fans were told that the finals of the world TV title tournament would take place on Saturday Night's Main Event. Another major event before the end of the month would be the Champions Cup Tournament. Already entered from the USWA are United States champion Mil Mascaras and the Giant Baba.

Next week in Butte, Montana:
Brad Armstrong vs. Jim Londos
Jimmy Valiant vs. Curt Hennig
Larry Hennig vs. Missing Link
Road Warriors vs. Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy
Greg Valentine vs. Buddy Rose (TV Tourny)
Danny Hodge vs. Bob Armstrong (TV Tourny)
Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki vs. Kangaroos
Nick Bockwinkel (World CH) vs. Mil Mascaras

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USWA Glory #58
Butte, MT
February 13, 2118

Brad Armstrong went one-on-one with Jim Londos after last week his father Bob was attacked outside the ring. Brad didn't do very much at all and the Airplane Spin gave Londos the win.

Jimmy Valiant got off to a fast start against Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig. It didn't last long and Perfect came back with a slam on the floor. Then the Perfect Plex ended the match.

Larry "the Axe" Hennig took on the Missing Link in a rematch from last week. This one went the same way, back and forth the entire time until Hennig picked up a win with the Axe.

The Road Warriors tore right through Ray Stevens with King Kong Bundy never getting in the ring. The LOD were all over him and Stevens quickly got DQed outside the ring.

TV Title Tourney Semifinals
Greg Valentine vs. Buddy Rose

The Hammer went right to work on the Playboy with chops and elbows. The Figure Four didn't put him away the first time and Sherri Martel kept her man alive. They fought to the outside and Valentine missed a clothesline in the corner and Rose rolled him up for a fast pin to reach the final.

TV Title Tourney Semifinals
Danny Hodge vs. Bob Armstrong

This one was back and forth the whole way with Armstrong's slight power advantage coming into play. Armstrong pulled out the win with the Sleeper and will meet Rose next week.

Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki took on the Kangaroos. After an early advantage for the Japanese the tide turned in favor of the Kangaroos. They worked over Baba and landed the Boomerang three times before getting the win.

Nick Bockwinkel (World CH) vs. Mil Mascaras (U.S. CH)

Only the world title was on the line in this contest. Bockwinkel came out strong and had the Figure Four and the Sleeper hold early on the Luchador. Mascaras landed a double axe handle to the floor and almost won by C.O. Bockwinkel rallied with a piledriver and came out on top with the Sleeper to retain the title.

Next week in North Dakota:
Larry Hennig vs. Dallas Page
Larry Zbyszko vs. Justin Credible
Valiants vs. Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy
Ed Lewis & Jim Londos vs. Midnight Express
Crusher vs. Curt Hennig
Bob Armstrong vs. Buddy Rose (TV Tourney Final)
Antonino Rocca & Ilio DiPaolo (U.S. Tag CH) vs. Dream Team
Destroyer & Dan Severn (World Tag CH) vs. Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki

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USWA Glory #60
Bismarck, ND
February 20, 2118

Bismarck, capital of North Dakota, hosted a hugh USWA Glory prior to the Champions Cup Tournament and Saturday Night's Main Event.

Diamond Dallas Page took on veteran Larry "the Axe" Hennig to open the show. Page started fast with the Diamond Cutter, but Hennig rallied on the floor. Page took the Axe and the match went back and forth. A double forearm smash from Hennig put away Page.

Next was another solid match between Larry Zbyszko and Justin Credible. Larry Z. used the piledriver early on and then again a short time later. Credible battled back but was caught again with the piledriver off the ropes to give Zbyszko the win.

Albano's Army met the Heenan Family when the Valiants took on Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy. After a short brawl, Johnny Valiant came out on top off the ropes and quickly landed the top rope elbow with his brother. Jimmy Valiant put the sleeper on and then the neckbreaker put away Stevens as Bundy never made it into the match.

Jim Cornette sent Lane & Eaton against Ed Lewis & Jim Londos with the Midnight Express in desperate need of a win. Londos fought off both opponents and then Lewis put a double wristlock on Lane and then ended the match with his side headlock.

Bobby Heenan accompanied Mr. Perfect as he took on the Crusher. After a fight on the floor, Crusher kicked out of the Perfect Plex. Crusher slammed Perfect off the top rope but Hennig took over again on the outside. An Axe off the second rope, a sleeper and then the neck snap put away the Crusher.

World TV Title Tourney Final
Bob Armstrong vs. Buddy Rose

The winner of this match will meet ICW representative Don Leo Jonathan at Saturday Night's Main Event for the world tv title. Rose attacked before the bell with a forearm smash. He then planted him with the Brainbuster and got a fast pin on Bob Armstrong to reach the championship match.

U.S. tag team titles were on the line when Antonino Rocca & Ilio DiPaolo defended against the Dream Team with Lou Albano. Beefcake got the upper hand on the floor and a double body slam on Ilio brought Valentine in the ring. DiPaolo missed a dive to the outside and crashed into the rail. The Hammer used a shoulder breaker, elbow drop, and then slapped on the Figure Four Leglock and the Dream Team won the United States tag team titles.

Before the main event, the Kangaroos made it known they should have gotten the title shot and both teams should be on the lookout for them.

Destroyer & Dan Severn (World Tag CH) vs. Antonio Inoki & Giant Baba

Inoki put the Destroyer down early but then each team made a tag. The match went back and forth. Severn hammered Inoki outside the ring and used the Wakigatame. After a pair of tags Baba and Destroyer traded blows. The masked man was DQed on the floor, and then the Kangaroos charged out and attacked both teams before making their escape.

This week the USWA and ICW will send representatives to compete in the Champions Cup Tournament, hosted by the Ultimate Wrestling Federation. Then it will be Saturday Night's Main event with the finals of the 32-man World TV Title Tournament.

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USWA Glory #61
Sioux Falls,South Dakota
February 27, 2118

Missing Link vs. Larry Zbyszko

Larry Z. didn't take much time in beating the Link after a forearm from the second rope.

Danny Hodge vs. Stan Lane

Hodge annihilated one of Jim Cornette's Midnight Express team members. Bobby Eaton and Dennis Condrey were called to storm the ring, resulting in an automatic DQ.

Larry Hennig vs. Antonino Rocca

Hennig really asserted himself in this match with Rocca returning to singles after losing the U.S. tag team titles. Rocca was DQed outside the ring.

Ilio DiPaolo vs. Justin Credible

An old feud was renewed once again. Credible was on the verge of a much-needed win, but Ilio rallied and won with the Airplane Spin.

Armstrongs vs. Midnight Express

The Armstrongs came up with a quick win after Brad cradled Eaton coming back into the ring.

Road Warriors & Paul Ellering vs. Kangaroos & Red Berry

Another meeting between these teams ended in a premature DQ after wild brawling with the LOD getting the win.

Dream Team & Jimmy Valiant (World Six-Man Tag Ch) vs. Ray Stevens, King Kong Bundy & Curt Hennig

Albanos unit worked over Stevens. After fighting outside, Mr. Perfect pinned Beefcake with the Perfect Plex to bring the six-man belts to the Heenan Family.

Don Leo Jonathan (TV CH) vs. Buddy Rose

First title defense of the new television title, a day after beating Rose at Saturday Night's Main Event in the tournament final. DLJ took the fight right to Rose but this one ended up as a double DQ.

Next week in Cheyenne, WY:
Armstrongs & Danny Hodge vs. Midnight Express
Antonio Inoki vs. Al Costello
Hawk vs. Roy Heffernan
Larry Hennig vs. Antonino Rocca
Ed Lewis & Jim Londos vs. Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy
Ilio DiPaolo vs. Larry Zbyszko
Jimmy Valiant vs. Curt Hennig
Don Leo Jonathan & Crusher vs. Buddy Rose & Dallas Page

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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

USWA Rankings

United States Ch: Mil Mascaras

1. Curt Hennig
2. Buddy Rose
3. Jimmy Valiant
4. Antonio Inoki
5. Jim Londos
6. Crusher
7. Giant Baba
8. Larry Hennig
9. Dallas Page
10. Missing Link

United States Tag Team Ch: Dream Team

1. Road Warriors
2. Ilio DiPaolo/Antonino Rocca
3. Giant Baba/Antonio Inoki
4. Kangaroos
5. Ed Lewis/Jim Londos
6. Armstrongs
7. Valiants
8. Ray Stevens/King Kong Bundy
9. Midnight Express
10. Danny Hodge/Missing Link

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USWA Glory #62
Cheyenne, WY
March 6, 2118

Armstrongs & Danny Hodge vs. Midnight Express

A super six-man tag opened Glory. All three of Jim Cornette's men took their turn working over Bob Armstrong. Later they almost had Brad Armstrong counted out of the ring. The MX put Hodge down but he survived until finally going down to the Superkick by Stan Lane.

Antonio Inoki vs. Al Costello

Wild Red Berry couldn't help Costello in this one, and Inoki didn't need much time before winning with the top rope knee drop.

Hawk vs. Roy Heffernan

Both men battered each other, but Hawk started to take over and a series of flying clotheselines finished off the Kangaroo.

Larry Hennig vs. Antonino Rocca

This was a rematch from last week when Hennig got the win by D.Q. This one was an excellent contest with both men nearly pulling off the win. Rocca repeatedly missed his high risk moves to the outside, but the Axe wasn't able to capitalize. Rocca eventually got another win with the body scissors.

Ed Lewis & Jim Londos vs. Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy

Heenan's men never let Lewis make a tag. Stevens was able to get the Strangler down, and Bundy entered the ring with the Avalanche for the win.

Ilio DiPaolo vs. Larry Zbyszko

Larry Z. took over in this one and after wearing his man down a little scored the pin with the piledriver.

Jimmy Valiant vs. Curt Hennig

The Boogie Woogie man got a fast start and hammered Mr. Perfect with everything he could. It wasn't enough and Hennig got the pin with the Axe.

Don Leo Jonathan (TV CH) & Crusher vs. Buddy Rose & Dallas Page

Rose and Page kept the Crusher in their corner. Jonathan came in with the Mormon Swing on Page, but then got himself disqualified on the outside.

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!

Next week is a HUGE show in Butte, MT:
Missing Link vs. Justin Credible
Danny Hodge vs. Buddy Rose
Crusher vs. Dallas Page
Antonino Rocca vs. Larry Zbyszko
Greg Valentine vs. Curt Hennig
Valiants vs. Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy
Don Leo Jonathan (World TV CH) vs. Bob Armstrong
Road Warriors, Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki vs. Destroyer & Dan Severn (World Tag CH) & Kangaroos
Mil Mascaras (U.S. CH) vs. Jim Londos

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USWA Glory #63
Salt Lake City, UT
March 13, 2118

Missing Link def. Justin Credible

Glory opened with one of the fastest matches ever. The Link leveled Credible with flailing forearms and then got the pin with the flying head butt.

Danny Hodge def. Buddy Rose

This was another quick match with Hodge putting away the #1 contender to the world television title. After several fast moves, a huge dropkick got the three count.

Crusher def. Dallas Page

Page started out on top, but the Crusher soon began pounding away. The Crusher Bolo finished off DDP.

Larry Zbyszko def. Antonino Rocca

This one went back and forth, and both men came close to winning. The Living Legend picked up the dupe with a sleeper.

Curt Hennig def. Greg Valentine

Mr. Perfect attacked the Hammer before the bell, and that proved to be the difference. After a Perfect Plex, a 'perfect' drop put Valentine down for the three count.

Ray Stevens & King Kong Bundy def. Valiants

The Crippler nailed Jimmy V. before the bell. A double underhook suplex set Valiant up for the Avalanche and a five-count for Bundy to win the match. They double teamed the Boogie Woogie Man after the match.

Don Leo Jonathan def. Bob Armstrong to retain the World TV title

A super title defense for DLJ. Armstrong very nearly pulled off the upset with the Sleeper and a sustained offensive attack. Jonathan used all his big moves but couldn't get the pin. Finally Armstrong went down after the Mormon Swing, then Buddy Rose hit the ring to get some shots in on Jonathan.

Kangaroos, Destroyer & Dan Severn def. Road Warriors, Antonio Inoki & Giant Baba

This one barely got started before it was over and turned into a huge brawl in and out of the ring. Destroyer set Inoki up and Severn won the match with the Wakigatame. Then all four men battled to the back.

Jim Londos def. Mil Mascaras to win the United States title

Only two weeks before Wrestlemania II, Jim Londos pulled off the big upset to take the U.S. title away from Mil Mascaras. The masked man won the belt in a 25-man battle royal just over five months ago. It was an amazing title match, with Londos keeping the pressure on Mascaras, who would not give up. Mil had his share of nearfalls as well. Finally Londos scored the win with the Airplane Spin.

The final show before Wrestlemania II in Ames, IA:
Ed Lewis vs. Ilio DiPaolo
Johnny Valiant vs. Dan Severn
Jimmy Valiant vs. King Kong Bundy
Giant Baba vs. Destroyer
Antonio Inoki vs. Dan Severn
Road Warriors & Paul Ellering vs. Kangaroos & Wild Red Berry
Mil Mascaras vs. Curt Hennig
Dream Team (U.S. Tag CH) vs. Midnight Express

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USWA Glory #64
Ames, IA
March 20, 2118

Ed Lewis def. Ilio DiPaolo

A very technical contest opened the last Glory before Wrestlemania II. The Strangler controlled the majority of the match, wearing down DiPaolo to get the pin.

Johnny Valiant def. Ray Stevens

An Albano's Army vs. Heenan Family encounter. It was fast paced and back and forth. Stevens withstood several high impact moves. The Crippler came back, but Valiant got the pin with the Neckbreaker.

Jimmy Valiant def. King Kong Bundy

Bundy power slammed the Boogie Woogie Man at the bell and almost won. Valiant quickly applied the Sleeper and scored the win.

Destroyer def. Giant Baba

Singles action between co-holder of the world tag team titles the Destroyer and his opponent at Wrestlemania II the Giant Baba. It was a great match, each man going move for move with the other. There were several opportunities for either to take the win. The Destroyer came out on top with the Figure Four.

Antonio Inoki def. Dan Severn

The other partners in the world tag team title match at Wrestlemania II. After going back and forth, Inoki got the win with the belly to belly suplex.

Road Warriors & Paul Ellering def. Kangaroos & Wild Red Berry

These teams will meet at Wrestlemania II. It was a hard-hitting, high-impact bout. Both teams landed their finishers but the match continued. The LOD got the win after a spike piledriver.

Mil Mascaras def. Curt Hennig

These men were scheduled to wrestle for the U.S. title at Wrestlemania II, but Mascaras lost the strap to Jim Londos. The Man of 1,000 Masks was a blur of speed in and out of the ring as Hennig never had a chance. Mascaras came off the top rope to crush Hennig and get the pin.

Dream Team def. Midnight Express to retain the U.S. tag team titles

Albano's men put the belts on the line a week before Wrestlemania. Condrey & Eaton landed the Rocket Launcher but Greg Valentine broke up the pin. He then planted Eaton with a full nelson suplex and got a three-count to end the match.

Wrestlemania II is next week. Stay tuned for a full preview of the event.

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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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USWA Glory #66
Denver, CO
April 3, 2118

One week after Wrestlemania II.

Danny Hodge def. Brad Armstrong

This one was very even and well fought. Brad took things to the outside and that helped give him the upper hand. Hodge got back to wrestling in the ring. A dropkick, Indian Deathlock and the Oklahoma Sideroll put away Armstrong.

Antonino Rocca def. Ilio DiPaolo

This match pitted former U.S. tag team champions against each other, as both men have decided to focus on singles wrestling. Rocca caught Ilio early with a crushing body scissors and quickly scored the win with the Argentinian Backbreaker.

Paul Ellering def. Wild Red Berry

The two managers took their feud into the ring with the Road Warriors and Kangaroos barred from ringside. Both men received multiple two counts. Precious Paul finally won following a knee drop and the Full Nelson.

Kangaroos def. Valiants

Jimmy Valiant got things going in his team's favor. The Kangaroos were able to turn it around and put a hurting on Jimmy V. Lou Albano kept his men in the match and Johnny V. made a save and interferred before the Kangaroos pinned Jimmy after a body block catapult.

Larry Zbyszko def. Ed Lewis by D.Q.

The Strangler wanted to get his hands on the Living Legend after his brutal beating of U.S. champ Jim Londos at Wrestlemania II. Zbyszko kept away from the power of Lewis and wore the bigger man down. Zbyszko also got the turnbuckle cover off and used that to his advantage. The fans were outraged when after all of this it was Lewis who was disqualified for his actions outside the ring.

Crusher def. Dallas Page by C.O.

Both men landed their finishers in the early going. The Crusher soon overpowered DDP and got a win by countout.

Interview: Frank Gotch has not been actively wrestling in recent months. The quiet man had a few words. He announced that the U.S. title is his primary goal at this time. To that end he is undertaking a personal challenge to defeat every man in the top 10 rankings of the USWA before taking the U.S. strap. After that his ultimate goal is the world heavyweight title.

Bob Armstrong def. Buddy Rose

Things continue to go down hill for Buddy Rose. He lost a TV title match to Don Leo Jonathan at Wrestlemania II and then Sherri Martel seemingly left him for good. She was not at ringside for this match. Armstrong dominated the match and blasted the Playboy twice off the top rope before going up again and winning with a crossbody.

Interview: Nick Bockwinkel made his return to the USWA in stunning fashion. He said Harley Race was looking for him yesterday in ICW. Well I'm over here now with my friend Ray Stevens. I'm the one that will get a world title rematch with Jimmy Snuka. We have been partners for a long time Race, but don't get in my way. I protected you all that time you had the belt. I finally had my turn and I aim to get it back. Bobby Heenan was not with the former world champion.

Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki def. Road Warriors

A huge tag team match with a possible title shot on the line at the Parade of Champions. The Road Warriors blasted Baba with the Doomsday Device but he kicked out. They then landed it again and Inoki interferred and took over the match. Hawk survived the attack before finally being pinned after a back suplex. Baba and Inoki lost a title match to the Destroyer & Dan Severn at Wrestlemania II but will now be lobbying for another one, as will the Kangaroos.

Next week in Reno, NV:

Larry Hennig vs. King Kong Bundy
Bob Armstrong vs. Antonino Rocca
Road Warriors vs. Valiants
Crusher vs. Dallas Page
Ed Lewis vs. Larry Zbyszko
Giant Baba & Antonio Inoki vs. Kangaroos
Dream Team vs. Nick Bockwinkel & Ray Stevens