MCW 35

MCW 35 – Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis, TN – April 14, 1980

15 Man $1000 Battle Royal
Winner will get a shot at the Southern Heavyweight Title Tonight
Order of eliminations:

1. Tommy Gilbert eliminated by Jackie Fargo.
2. Robert Gibson eliminated by Tommy Rich.
3. Dutch Mantell eliminated by Paul Ellering.
4. Bill Dundee eliminated by Sputnik Monroe.
5. Frogman LeBlanc eliminated by Rick McCord.
6. Keith Steinborn eliminated by Koko Ware.
7. Bobby Eaton eliminated by Ricky Morton.
8. Jackie Fargo eliminated by Koko Ware.
9. Sputnik Monroe eliminated by Ricky Morton.
10. Jimmy Hart and Paul Ellering eliminated by Tommy Rich. – DOUBLE ELIMINATION!
11. Ric McCord eliminated by Tommy Rich.
12. Koko Ware eliminated by Ricky Morton.
13. Ricky Morton eliminated by Tommy Rich.
    WINNER: Tommy Rich

Ric McCord d. Keith Steinborn with a quick pin after a missed turnbuckle charge – ★ – The inexperience of Keith Steinborn leads to a quick victory by Ric McCord.

Sputnik Monroe d. Ricky Morton after choking him out on the ropes – ★★1/2 – Bad blood spilling out the battle royal, Sputnik Monroe demanded this match after Morton eliminated him. He was able to get some revenge, for sure.

Paul Ellering d. Dutch Mantell with a chop to the chest that took the wind out of Dirty Dutch and left him gasping for air – SQUASH – After the match, Ellering continued to attack Mantell and delivered a piledriver on the concrete floor! Several wrestlers came out to chase Ellering off. Mantell will be out with an injury for 5 cards.

Texas Death Match
Koko Ware d. Tommy Gilbert with a perfect cross body block from the top rope – ★★ – Tommy, blinded by his rage for Koko injuring Eddie Gilbert, made some mistakes in this one, allowing Koko to win.

Southern Heavyweight Championship
Austin Idol d. Tommy Rich via DQ when Rich refuses to stop brawling and bring the action back int he ring – ★ – Idol goaded Rich to bring the action outside. Rich followed and lost his cool, ignoring the ref and getting himself disqualified. Idol retains.