August 23, 1986: Oh, Baby Doll. On syndicated television, we get our first look at what went down in Charlotte on August 18. Dusty Rhodes has his rematch against Ric Flair and things are looking good, until a true jezebel rears her evil head. A mare now trots with the Horsemen.
August 22, 1987: Ox Baker has been cuffed to the ropes by Rip Rogers and is taking a beating as Bart Batten is shown recovering on the floor. When The Hustler won't let up on the 53-year old Ox, 63-year old ref Sonny Myers and 62-year old promoter Bob Geigel have to make the save
The removal of the announcer as the centerpiece of wrestling television was hugely detrimental to the art form.
A good announcer helped the wrestlers make clear both the narrative and emotional stakes. Even bad promos were redeemable by talents like Gordon Solie or Mean Gene.
The commercial spot for the Bluegrass Brawl. I'm sharing this for two reasons.
One, because it's cool. Two, because Cornette used Lonesome Road Blues by Flatt & Scruggs. I LOVE me some Flatt & Scruggs:
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Missy Hyatt’s merchandise was in high demand, and her WCW Hotline brought in serious money for the company, but very little of it ever made its way to Missy.
Don’t miss her story tomorrow at 9PM on @VICETV and @CraveCanada.
"This could be the last chance I get to compete."
Despite his injury, @McGuinnessNigel is going to push forward in the Continental Challenge Cup for the chance to go to Wembley Stadium at #AEWAllIn London, Sunday 8/30!