The Mavericks of Wrestling Podcast, Episode 3

Jeff Jarrett: Hello all and welcome to… this is not My World. And this is not The Jim Cornette Experience. Nor is this Corney’s Drive Thru… No, This is the Mavericks of Wrestling podcast! Episode Three.. I am The Last Outlaw, a member of the four horsemen, and now an honorary West Texas Redneck, Jeff Jarrett! And my co-host is as always, the Louisville Slugger himself:, Mr. Jim Cornette. How you doing, Corney?

Jim Cornette: I’ve been better, Jeff, but I’ve been worse. Teatime was absolute madness.

JJ: let’s dive into it, Corney. Teatime started and ended with our own Terry Gordy. Gordy was acting crazy at the event. We spoke to him briefly disciplinary committee meeting, but he’s not returned my calls since. Have you spoken with Bam Bam?

JC: I think Bam Bam needs a little space right now.

JJ: anyway, after Gordy got himself ejected from the building, the Original Midnight Express tried, and sadly failed, to take the World Tag Team titles from the Road Warriors.

JC: I know Randy and Dennis gave it their all, but needless to say, we’re disappointed. That was the way we were going to get our rematch with Bobby and Stan, since they’re too chicken to face us. We’ll make it happen some day. Like I said, we’re destined to do this forever.

JJ: But things looked up from there, as The Valiants got an impressive win over the Taylors.

JC: Nice to see Boogie Woogie back in form.

JJ: Barry found the win column as well, beating Jimmy Snuka in the qualifying match for the United States title.

JC: Barry should have gotten his rematch without having to go through a qualifier, but the right man won.

JJ: Then came the China shop gauntlet match. Corney… have you ever seen anything like it?

JC: Never. I hope I never do again.

JJ: You weren’t a fan?

JC: I’ve never seen anything so ridiculous in my entire career.

JJ: Me neither… I loved it.

JC: Not long after that insanity, we got a five star classic in Thesz vs Rogers. Now that? That was wrestling.

JJ: No argument here, match of the year contender.

JC: Then Johnny Valentine survived Andre.

JJ: But didn’t beat him.

JC: No.

JJ: DiBiase got the win, but didn’t look like much of winner as he took a shot right in, as Taz would say, the yam bag.

JC: You can’t tell me that didn’t put a smile on your face.

JJ: Then we had a little musical number… What are you doing?

JC: looking for the Roadie.

JJ: Would please stop. Then, unfortunately, Curt came up a little short against Harley Race.

JC: Hell of a match though.

JJ: No doubt about that. We bounced back though.

JC: yeah we did.

JJ: Barry Windham defeated the Destroyer to become the first two time champion in TCW history.

JC: then there was that shameful display by the Rock & Roll Express.

JJ: they clearly were in no condition to be out there. I can not believe they retained their titles.

JC: I can. Ricky and Robert have forgotten more about tag team wrestling than most people will ever know.

JJ: And then there was the madness of the main event. I’m going to assume that we’re going to hear more nonsense from DiBiase about ‘owning’ the title rather than winning it. But think we all know that’s BS.

JC: what I can’t wrap my brain around is the Executioner.

JJ: Corney…

JC: Yeah okay, Bam Bam.

JJ: You were there Corney. He offered us at the team meeting no reason, no excuses, really no defense of any time. We have to trust Bam Bam that he’ll give his reasons in his own time.

JC: Well, speaking of, fans, after this word from our sponsors: Simply Greens and ringside collectables, we’ll be joined by the first of two guests on today's episode.

JJ: That’s right Mavericks Nation, our first guest is none other than commissioner Bryan Danielson, stay tuned!

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Jeff Jarrett: Folks, Mavericks Nation, our surprise guest at this time, making his second appearance on the show, TCW Commissioner Bryan Danielson!

Jim Cornette: Welcome back to the podcast, Commissioner.

Bryan Danielson: I'm glad to be back, although I wish our current circumstances were a little different.

JJ: We should get into it right away, we know you’re busy and we don’t want to keep King Harley, our next guest, waiting.

JC: We wanted you on the show today for two reasons, Bryan. First we wanted you here for the match announcements for TCW 5: Global Gold: The Lethal Lottery.

JJ: and we wanted to talk about what happened at Teatime.

BD: Well, I appreciate that consideration, guys, and I'm happy to have the platform to talk about Teatime tonight.

JC: okay, we have an official statement from the team, it’s been signed off on by myself, Double J, and team captain Tully Blanchard.

JJ: The Mavericks of Wrestling want to perfectly clear. As a team, we do not condone the actions of The Executioner at Teatime. We convened a disciplinary panel, with the three of us and a fourth member from the Mavericks roster drawn by lot, which turned out to be Johnny Valiant. The four of us voted unanimously to fine Terry Gordy a sum of fifteen thousand dollars for his actions, which we acknowledge he performed under the mask of the Executioner and which Mr Gordy does not deny.

BD: Good, I'm glad to hear that. It doesn't change what I'm here to announce today, though: Gordy is officially suspended until TCW VI, where he'll participate in the previously announced main event.

JC: Aw hell.

JJ: Well, Bryan, I’m not going to pretend to be happy about it, but I think it’s the same call I would make if I was in your shoes.

BD: There has to be a line, Jim, and that line has to be drawn at ignoring actual punishment. Things get rowdy and chairs are going to get swung backstage sometimes, and you're going to get punished for that. Gordy went above and beyond in coming back to interfere in the main event, though. We just can't have that. So, he gets a little extra time off ahead of TCW VI, and then we'll let the trial by combat decide who gets the rest of the punishment. In the ring. Like it should be.

JC: I honestly don’t know what got into Bam Bam.

JJ: We’re going to have to work it out, Corney. But let’s turn our attention to the other reason Commissioner Dragon is here, Global Gold: The Lethal Lottery!

BD: You've got an announcement for us, then? I'm excited for some good news. Let's hear it.

JC: Absolutely. Let’s start with the championship matchups!

JJ: As previously announced, the World Tag Team championship will be on the line when The other Midnight Express, Bobby and Stan, face The Road Warriors!

BD: <*chuckles and smirks*> Well, that's the least surprising thing I'm gonna hear all day, I'd imagine.

JJ: we are nothing if not men of our word. The United States tag team titles will be defended by the Rock & Roll Express, either against the winning team in the Lethal Lottery or, if the winning team chose to fight each other for the bonus point or disagree, against The Original Midnight Express, Randy and Dennis.

JC: Yes!

BD: See, I'm surprised you didn't throw the Valiants in there given their performance at Teatime.

<<*Jarrett fold down the paper he’s reading from and smiles wistfully at Bryan*>>

JJ: I’m not gonna blow smoke at you, Daniel. This here is what we might call ‘plan B’. Gordy isn’t the only one facing consequences for his actions.

JC: For the TCW world championship, Bruiser Brody will defend against Lou Thesz! That should be a barn burner.

BD: <*appluads enthusiastically.*> Thesz deserves the shot, and this is going to be a great match. You know what they say, right? ‘Styles make fights.’

JC: and our own United States champion Barry Windham will defend the eight pounds of gold against… Sam Houston!

JJ: Corney…

JC: What’s the point of having the pencil if you can’t abuse it?

JJ: Corney!

JC: Fine… Barry Windham will defend the United States championship against… King Harley Race.

BD: <*laughs*> And here I was gonna scold good ol' James E., there, but he did the right thing. I will say, though, he's not wrong about having the book for these shows. You could have done that, but I 'd imagine that you'd have been more excited about answering to me about it than you would have been about answering to Barry.

JJ: We’ve got some special attraction matches to announce as well.

JC: First, stepping up to the challenge of Andre the Giant will be the West Texas Redneck himself, Curt Hennig.

BD: Great choice. I'm interested in seeing how speed and technique holds up to the big man.

JJ: This would have been Terry’s spot, but Curt is more than up to the challenge.

JC: speaking of challenges, we’ve got a doozy on tap, as Dr Death Steve Williams will face Jimmy Snuka.

BD: <*nods*> A chance for a little retribution for Natural Selection here. I like it.

JC: we’re gonna have us an old school southern six man tag.

JJ: The Taylors, Scott, Chaz, and Tugboat, vs Brutus Beefcake, Greg Valentine, and Angelo Poffo.

BD: Nice, more tag action. Always like to see that.

JJ: and then we have the Lethal Lottery matches, the drawing for which will be announced later in this episode.

BD: Sounds like a good show so far, guys. I'm excited for it.

JC: Thank you for joining us, Bryan.

JJ: Thank you, Dragon.

BD: Thanks guys, always a pleasure.

JJ: Mavericks Nation, coming up after this word from our sponsors Manscape and Wrestlecrate, we will be joined by our second guest.

JC: The one and only King Harley Race!

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Jim Cornette: and we are back, Mavericks Nation.

Jeff Jarrett: You said it!

JC: damn it!

JJ: fans, joining us now, from the Million Dollar Team, King Harley Race.

JC: Welcome, Harley.

Harley Race: Thank you, Mr. Cornette. It’s a pleasure being here.

JJ: Credit where due, Mr. Race, congratulations.

JC: Hell of a match between you and Curt.

HR: Thank you. That one could have gone either way--Curt is young, and strong, and hungry...when he's not distracted.

JJ: Here we go.

JC: Harley, you made no secret of how little you care for the shenanigans of the Horsemen.

HR: Let me make something clear--the Horsemen, in their time, were hands down the greatest collection of talent in this business. Ric, Arn, Tully, and Ole were at the top of their game. They had a little hiccup, in my opinion, with Lex, but with Barry in their group, they were just as strong as ever.

But Tully's day has come and gone. Barry has shown he can succeed in spite of the nonsense. That's the example that Curt Hennig needs to follow. Not this ten-gallon hat, poor man's country music, four fingers nonsense.

JC: Believe me, I was on the other side of the horsemen business once or twice in my time so I can understand the feeling but…

JJ: Curt’s not distracted, Harley. Curt’s enjoying himself. Why do you have such a hard time with that?

HR: I have a problem with that, Jeff, because this is a serious business, for serious people. I've known Curt a long time. A *long* time. And I know what he's capable of, when some washed up wannabe promoter isn't twisting his head around.

JJ: You know, Mr Race, I’m getting more than a little tired of you casting aspersions on my character.

JC: Easy, Jeff.

JJ: Now, Mr. Race, myself, Tully, Barry, and Curt are proud to be Horsemen. To be part of that famous legacy. But most of all, we are proud to be Mavericks. And Curt makes up his own mind.

HR: That "legacy," Jeff is one of greatness. Of success. Of *championships.* Do you think Arn Anderson would put on a ten-gallon hat? Do you think Ric Flair would grab a microphone and sing? And by the way, Curt, you can do many things perfectly, but--with all respect--singing isn't one of them. If you want to be a Horseman, by God, be a Horseman. Don't be a sideshow attraction for some guy who wanted to use wrestling to become a singer.

JJ: alright Race, you better watch your m-

JC: I think what we have here is the difference in mindset between a wrestler and a sports entertainer. And Curt is one of those rare talents who excels at both.

HR: Watch my mouth, Jeff? What are you going to do about it? Steal my wife? Start a promotion and rank me last? Give yourself a... Damn, I'm sorry, Mr. Cornette. You're absolutely right--Curt can do anything in that ring, and he can do anything, except sing, out of it. And by God, he does it well. Perfectly even.

But, Curt, let me talk to you as a man who actually worked for his championships and didn't get them handed to him by his father. You could lead this business for years to come. You just need to *lead.* I told you at Tea Time, you don't need to bow to anyone. And you certainly don't need to follow someone whose fifteen minutes of fame went down the drain with some so-called Global Farce.

<<*Jarrett takes off his headphones and exits the studio quickly*>>

JC: Jeff! … Bringing up the wife was below the belt, Harley.

HR: Mr. Cornette, you've been watching me wrestle for many years now. Have I ever had a problem hitting below the belt?

JC: <*laughs ruefully*>I suppose not. You know you would have made a hell of a Horseman yourself, Harley.

Anyway, you weren’t privy to our talk with Commissioner Danielson earlier on this episode, but Curt is no longer the Horseman you need worry about. It was announced earlier that you will be facing the United States champion Barry Windham at Global Gold for the title.

HR: Really? Well, I'll be honest--I'm surprised. Barry is a hell of an athlete, and everyone saw what he is capable of at Tea Time, and I think I've got as good a chance as anyone of beating him. And I'll go one further: if I do beat him, I want the first man I defend the title against to be Curt Hennig.

JC: JC: Well, in spite of anything that’s been said or any shenanigans, we all have the utmost respect for you Harley. Believe me, if I had my way, Barry would be defending against Chaz Taylor or Ron Hutchinson. But Curt advocated for you to get the shot and the other horsemen agreed.

HR: Curt advocated and they agreed, huh? I guess I'll need to keep my eyes out for stray guitars.

JC: Commissioner Dragon has put the horsemen on warning, so I think Barry is the only one you have to worry about. But, considering what you’ve been saying about him, his friends, and his fellow horsemen, you best wear your working boots, Harley. You’re going to need them.

HR: I look forward to the challenge, and I thank you, Mr. Cornette for having me on.

JC: Fans, after these messages from our sponsors, Below Decks Mediterranean on Peacock and THQ, publisher of the new video game TCW Zero available on all systems Q1 of next year, hopefully Jeff will be back and we will have the drawing of the teams for the lethal lottery.

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<<*Jeff Jarrett had retaken his seat. He has in front of him a bingo hopper with six capsules inside it*>>

Jeff Jarrett: We’re back!

Jim Cornette: You’re back! I was worried I was gonna have to land this plane solo.

JJ: Sorry, Corney. I had to leave before I said something I would regret. Particularly since TCW bylaws won’t let me fight, since I’m on a non-wrestler contract.

JC: I hear you, Jeff. Dragon wouldn’t let me challenge Bobby Heenan to a match.

JJ: Alright! It’s time now for the Lethal Lottery!

JC: You really are excited about this.

JJ: Absolutely. I’ve got in the names of the six TCW stars, representing each team, who will be randomly paired together now.

<<*Jarrett spins the tumbler and a capsule tumbles out*>>

JJ: the first member of the first of three teams is:

<<*Jarrett opens the capsule and reads the slip of paper inside*>>

JJ: The Iron Sheik!

JC: Representing the Million Dollar Team. Sheiky baby is coming off a big win at Teatime.

<<*while Cornette spoke, Jarrett removed a second ball from the tumbler and retrieved the name from inside*>>

JJ: and his partner will be… the man he beat at Teatime, former TCW World Champion, Pampero Firpo!

JC: Representing OBE! Can these two co-exist after the china shop match?

JJ: They will face in the first match…

<<*Jarrett opens the third capsule*>>

JJ: ‘Ballbuster’ David Taylor!

JC: Representing Natural Selection. Shieky baby better wear a cup!

JJ: and Taylor’s partner will be…

<<*Jarrett opens the fourth capsule*>>

JJ: Rob Van Dam!

JC: Coming back from injury! RVD will be representing Wasteland!

JJ: the loser of that first match will then face the team of …. Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant!

JC: The Mavericks’ own Jimmy Valiant. He’s the only pure Tag Team Specialist in the lethal lottery.

JJ: and his partner, representing the Macho Machines, will be… Macho Man Randy Savage!

JC: Randy is also coming back from injury and I’m sure is looking forward to finally getting to show the fans what he’s capable of!

JJ: So to review: first Iron Sheik and Firpo will take on Taylor and RVD. The loser of that match then faces Savage and Boogie Woogie. Regardless of the outcome of that match, Savage and Boogie Woogie will face the winner of the first match in the third match. Which ever team ends up with two wins, or in the event that all three teams win one match who ever has the shortest match time, will win the Lethal Lottery!

JC: Then what happens?

JJ: Right then and there, each member of the winning duo will earn a point for their team. We will then reveal, and Corney, you are going to love how we do the reveal, if each team chose ‘FIGHT’ or ‘TITLE’. If they both chose FIGHT, then right then and there they will face off in a one on one match with the third bonus point on the line. If they both chose TITLE, they will face the Rock & Roll Express for the US Tag Team championship and with the third bonus point at stake, going to the winner of the fall. And if one chooses FIGHT and the other TITLE, then nothing happens and that third point is forfeited.

JC: and if either both choose FIGHT, or they don’t agree, then The Original Midnight Express gets the US Title shot?

JJ: Correct.

JC: But not with the third point on the line?

JJ: Also correct.

JC: So can you tell me what the odds are of us facing the R&R?

JJ: Sorry, Corney, you are just going to have to wait and find out with everyone else.

JC: Damn it.

JJ: But Folks, we’ve got two last matches to announce. First, we’re going to give two men who’ve not gotten much of a shot a chance to shine as Sam Houston will face Ron Hutchinson.

JC: and in tag team action, Vanity will take on DDP and Jim Duggan.

JJ: That’s it then. The full card for TCW V: Global Gold: The Lethal Lottery.

JC: That’s also it for this month’s episode of the Mavericks of Wrestling podcast.

JJ: Mavericks Nation join us next time when we’ll have more guests, we’ll talk about what happens at the Lethal Lottery, and hopefully have an update of Bam Bam Terry Gordy heading into TCW 6 and the torture chamber match!