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WCCW 06-28-86

Taped from Dallas, TX

Airdate: June 28, 1986 (taped 06/13)

Attendance: unknown

Hosted by Bill Mercer

Can Adams get the better of Rude ahead of their title match? Also, the US Express battles the Grapplers. It’s a hot day in Texas, so turn on the A/C and enjoy some exciting ‘rasslin’!

Opening montage.

Match 1: Mark Youngblood versus the Assassin

Highlights:

Rating: **

Summary: Assassin brought some workrate, but the Dallas faithful was interested in neither it nor what Youngblood was trying to sell. The psychology during the finish made the match watchable at the very least.

At ringside, Mercer interviews Sunshine who has invested in a new hairdo. It’s quite an improvement too! She cuts a promo first on Missy Hyatt and threatens Raven. Next, Blackjack Mulligan runs down Bruiser Brody referring to him as a “dirty, stinking polecat.” Mercer wants to “show the tape,” but Mulligan cuts him off and challenges Brody to a bunkhouse match.

Sorry, Chester.

When Mulligan flaunts spurs on his boots, Brody interrupts by telling folks that Mulligan’s from Hoboken, NJ. HA! They brawl, head into the ring, and Mulligan removes his boot. As Mulligan tries to maim him with the spur, Brody blocks it at first, but Mulligan succeeds in busting Brody open. Brody returns fire with Mulligan until the locker rooms empty to break it up. Brody was a bloody mess.

Match 2: The US Express versus the Grapplers

Highlights:

Rating: ***½

Summary: While not as good as a Fantastics versus Midnight Express match, these teams worked hard, gelled well, and entertained the fans quite favorably.

Match 3 (non-title): WCWA World champion “Ravishing” Rick Rude (w/ Percy Pringle) versus “Gentleman” Chris Adams

Highlights:

Rating: **½

Summary: Despite losing, Adams still has his chance against the champ at the spectacular.

WAIT A MINUTE! David Manning comes into the ring to inform Lubich of Pringle’s chicanery. Immediately, Lubich reverses the decision to an enormous reaction. Rude blasts Adams from behind, tears at his still-healing eye, and removes the patch. Upon giving Adams a cross corner whip, Rude tries to nail him, but Adams retaliates with extra ketchup on it. He annihilates Rude with a superkick sending the champion scurrying.

Conclusion: Despite the Dusty finish, Adams stands tall as the #1 contender. 1986 was a great year for tag teams, so the US Express and Grapplers got in on the act and didn’t disappoint. Speaking of disappointment, the opener needs more seasoning. Nonetheless, it’s a good show that set up the card for the spectacular.

Next week, Kevin battles Matt Borne while Adams and Simpson face Rude and Kabuki.

TV Rating: NONE

Stay tuned for WCCW 07-05-86!

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