Mid-South Wrestling (1981)
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Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Jan 2, 1982 - 43m
As the year comes to a close, 'Cowboy' Bill Watts takes everyone on a journey through the most exciting matches and moments of 1981. From Junkyard Dog and Mike George taking on The Wild Samoans, to Ted DiBiase challenging Paul Orndorff for the North American Heavyweight Championship, relive the best of the year that was.
Jan 16, 1982 - 42m
Dreams become reality on this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, as Andre the Giant partners with Junkyard Dog and Dusty Rhodes to take on Ernie Ladd and The Wild Samoans in a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Bob Orton Jr. meets Mike George in singles action, Dick Murdoch goes one-on-one with Bob Roop, and much more!
Jan 23, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Bob Orton Jr. puts the Mississippi Heavyweight Championship on the line in a match against Mr. Olympia. Dick Murdoch and North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase face Bob Roop and Paul Orndorff in a Tag Team Match. Plus, The Wild Samoans, Mike George, and more in action!
Jan 30, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Mr. Olympia begins his reign as the Mississippi Heavyweight Champion by defending his newly won title against Ed Wiskoski. Plus, Junkyard Dog and Mike George take on Bob Orton Jr. and Paul Orndorff in a Tag Team Match, Dick Murdoch battles Tom Renesto, and much more!
Feb 6, 1982 - 42m
The Wild Samoans challenge Junkyard Dog and Mike George for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles. Ernie Ladd gets into a dangerous situation.
Feb 13, 1982 - 41m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Junkyard Dog puts his coveted Louisiana Heavyweight Championship on the line in a match against Bob Roop. North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase teams with Mississippi Heavyweight Champion Mr. Olympia to take on Bob Orton Jr. and Ed Wiskoski. All this and much more!
Feb 20, 1982 - 41m
Junkyard Dog and Mr. Olympia battle The Grappler and Bob Sweetan. Dusty Rhodes takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Ed Wiskoski.
Feb 27, 1982 - 41m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Ted DiBiase puts the North American Heavyweight Championship on the line in a main event battle against The Grappler. Plus, Dusty Rhodes gets into a physical altercation, Junkyard Dog and Brian Blair unite to take on Mid-South Tag Team Champions The Wild Samoans, and much more!
Mar 6, 1982 - 42m
For the first time since suffering an assault at the hands of The Wild Samoans, Ernie Ladd returns to give everyone an update on his future in wrestling. Louisiana Heavyweight Champion Junkyard Dog takes to the ring to go one-on-one with The Grappler. Plus, Iron Mike Sharpe in action, Bob Orton Jr. takes on Killer Karl Kox, and much more!
Mar 13, 1982 - 42m
While the situation over the North American Heavyweight Title causes confusion between himself and Paul Orndorff, Bob Roop takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Mississippi Heavyweight Champion Mr. Olympia in the main event. Plus, Bob Orton Jr. takes on Iron Mike Sharpe in singles action, Paul Orndorff battles Tony Torres, and much more!
Mar 20, 1982 - 42m
When Paul Orndorff is mysteriously absent from this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Bob Roop seizes his partner's opportunity to challenge Ted DiBiase for the North American Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Junkyard Dog teams up with Mr. Olympia for action, One Man Gang takes on Buddy Landel, and much more!
Mar 27, 1982 - 42m
Paul Orndorff looks for revenge on North American Heavyweight Champion Bob Roop. Junkyard Dog and Killer Karl Kox take on The Wild Samoans.
Apr 3, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Junkyard Dog partners with Mr. Olympia to take on Tully Blanchard and Wayne Ferris in a Tag Team Match main event. Suspicions arise over Skandor Akbar's involvement in Killer Karl Kox's recent absence. Plus, One Man Gang, North American Heavyweight Champion Bob Roop, and many more in action!
Apr 10, 1982 - 41m
Ernie Ladd receives some help against Skandor Akbar's army. Plus, Tully Blanchard in action, Junkyard Dog takes on Wayne Ferris, and more!
Apr 17, 1982 - 41m
Dick Murdoch returns to take on North American Heavyweight Champion Bob Roop. Ernie Ladd's plans for revenge on Skandor Akbar backfire.
Apr 24, 1982 - 42m
Junkyard Dog, Dick Murdoch, and Mr. Olympia face One Man Gang and The Wild Samoans in the main event. Wendi Richter battles Velvet McIntyre.
May 1, 1982 - 43m
While Skandor Akbar and his army continue to wage a war of devastation in Mid-South Wrestling, Hacksaw Jim Duggan joins Akbar in his crusade by going one-on-one with Dick Murdoch. Plus, Junkyard Dog and Mr. Olympia take on Kelly Wayne and Bob Sweetan in a Tag Team Match, Buddy Landel battles The Grappler, and much more action!
May 8, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Ted DiBiase makes his presence felt when Ernie Ladd and Iron Mike Sharpe unite to take on Skandor Akbar's One Man Gang and The Assassin in a Tag Team Match. Plus, Bob Sweetan challenges Junkyard Dog for the Louisiana Heavyweight Championship, Dick Murdoch in action, and much more!
May 15, 1982 - 42m
Ted DiBiase and Ernie Ladd take on The Assassin and North American Heavyweight Champion Bob Roop. One Man Gang faces Mr. Olympia.
May 22, 1982 - 42m
Ted DiBiase takes to the ring to battle The Turk in the main event. Paul Ellering continues to demonstrate his physical fitness.
May 29, 1982 - 42m
Skandor Akbar gives 'Hangman' Rick Harris some incentive when he faces Dick Murdoch. Ted DiBiase in action. Dr. Death Steve Williams debuts.
Jun 5, 1982 - 40m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Skandor Akbar tries to stack the deck against Louisiana Heavyweight Champion Junkyard Dog when he takes to the ring to challenge Bob Roop for the North American Heavyweight Championship. Plus, Dr. Death Steve Williams in action, Dick Murdoch goes one-on-one with The Turk, and much more!
Jun 12, 1982 - 41m
Ted DiBiase gives Mid-South Officials an ultimatum. Ernie Ladd goes one-on-one with Skandor Akbar's One Man Gang. Junkyard Dog in action.
Jun 19, 1982 - 43m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Junkyard Dog puts the Louisiana Heavyweight Championship on the line in a match against The Grappler. While his pursuit of the North American Heavyweight Championship continues, Ted DiBiase turns his attention to singles action against Billy Starr. All this and much more!
Jun 26, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Ted DiBiase shows everyone the value of gold over friendship when he challenges Junkyard Dog for his newly won North American Heavyweight Championship in the main event. Plus, an update on Andre the Giant's condition, Dr. Death Steve Williams in action, and much more!
Jul 3, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Ted DiBiase begins his reign as the new North American Heavyweight Champion by taking to the ring to go one-on-one with Tom Jones. In the main event, Mr. Olympia faces off against The Grappler. Plus, Iron Mike Sharpe competes in a Tag Team Match, Junkyard Dog takes on Bob Roop, and more!
Jul 10, 1982 - 42m
Ernie Ladd and Buck Robley take on 'Hangman' Rick Harris and Bob Roop. North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase faces Jesse Barr.
Jul 17, 1982 - 42m
Ernie Ladd and Junkyard Dog vow to get revenge on Ted DiBiase. Bob Roop challenges Mr. Olympia for the Mississippi Heavyweight Championship.
Jul 31, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Killer Khan puts the Louisiana Heavyweight Championship on the line against Iron Mike Sharpe. Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan make for a dangerous pair when they unite for a Tag Team Match. Plus, One Man Gang, Dr. Death Steve Williams, and many more in action!
Aug 7, 1982 - 32m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase takes to the ring for singles competition. Paul Ellering partners with Mr. Olympia to take on Skandor Akbar's duo of Killer Khan and One Man Gang. Plus, Buck Robley in action, Hacksaw Jim Duggan faces Tony Torres, and much more!
Aug 14, 1982 - 42m
While everyone buzzes over Dick Murdoch returning to Mid-South Wrestling to challenge Ted DiBiase for the North American Heavyweight Championship, DiBiase takes to the ring to partner with Hacksaw Jim Duggan for a Tag Team Match. Plus, Mr. Olympia meets Vinnie Romeo in singles action, Iron Mike Sharpe battles Tug Taylor, and much more!
Aug 21, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Junkyard Dog's chances at reclaiming the North American Heavyweight Championship depend on whether JYD and Mr. Olympia can successfully defend the Mid-South Tag Team Titles against Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Plus, Kevin Von Erich arrives, Skandor Akbar faces Buck Robley, and more!
Aug 28, 1982 - 42m
Two longtime friends become bitter enemies when Ted DiBiase takes to the ring to defend the North American Heavyweight Championship against Dick Murdoch. Mr. Wrestling II gears up for in-ring competition against Billy Starr. Plus, One Man Gang in action, Hacksaw Jim Duggan faces off with Frank Monte, and much more!
Sep 11, 1982 - 42m
One Man Gang goes one-on-one with Junkyard Dog. Ted DiBiase takes on Tim Horner. Plus, Dick Murdoch, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and more in action!
Sep 18, 1982 - 42m
One Man Gang and Killer Khan challenge Mr. Olympia and JYD for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles. Skandor Akbar makes a monetary wager.
Sep 25, 1982 - 42m
Violence erupts when Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan demand a shot at the Mid-South Tag Team Championship. One Man Gang takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Col. Buck Robley in a Lumberjack Match. Plus, Mr. Wrestling II in singles action, Dick Murdoch assists Junkyard Dog, and much more on this edition of Mid-South Wrestling!
Oct 2, 1982 - 41m
Ted DiBiase issues a challenge to Mr. Wrestling II. Kamala makes his debut in the territory. A look at JYD taking on Nick Bockwinkel.
Oct 9, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Dick Murdoch partners with Iron Mike Sharpe to take on The Rat Pack's Ted DiBiase and Hacksaw Jim Duggan in a Tag Team Match. Time is the enemy when Tim Horner goes one-on-one with Jesse Barr in a fast-paced confrontation. Plus, The Mongolian Stomper, Kamala, Junkyard Dog, and more in action!
Oct 16, 1982 - 37m
North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase faces Mississippi Heavyweight Champion Mr. Olympia. Plus, Kamala, Marty Lunde, and more!
Oct 23, 1982 - 42m
With the epic showdown between The Rat Pack and the duo of The Junkyard Dog and Mr. Olympia rapidly approaching, both teams take to the ring to compete in a pair of Tag Team Matches. Plus, Kamala's path of destruction continues, Mr. Wrestling II battles Rick Harris, and much more on this edition of Mid-South Wrestling!
Oct 30, 1982 - 42m
As Junkyard Dog and Mr. Olympia ready to defend their Tag Team Titles in a Loser Leaves Mid-South match, a monkey wrench is thrown in.
Nov 6, 1982 - 42m
While The Rat Pack celebrates their success in forcing Junkyard Dog to leave the Mid-South territory, the trio finds themselves faced with a new enemy to contend with. Tony Atlas teaches Hacksaw Jim Duggan a lesson in respect. Plus, Kamala, Mr. Wrestling II, and more in action!
Nov 13, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, The Rat Pack's Matt Borne and Ted DiBiase look to prove that Stagger Lee is really Junkyard Dog by unmasking their new enemy. In the main event, Chavo Guerrero goes one-on-one with The Grappler. Plus, Tony Atlas, Mr. Wrestling II, and many more in action!
Nov 20, 1982 - 42m
After teaming with Colonel Buck Robley to take on Kelly Kiniski and The Grappler, Mr. Wrestling II offers a warning to the person that has been stalking him. While mystery over his identity abounds, Stagger Lee takes to the ring to face Vladic Smirnoff. Plus, Ted DiBiase and Matt Borne in action, Tony Atlas battles Marty Lunde, and much more!
Nov 27, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Hiro Matsuda partners with Yoshi Yatsu to take on King Cobra and Tim Horner in a Tag Team Match main event. After purchasing the services of Kamala, General Skandor Akbar sends his newest acquisition to the ring for action. Plus, Mr. Olympia in action, Marty Lunde battles Mr. Wrestling II, and much more!
Dec 4, 1982 - 42m
Stagger Lee comes to Mr. Wrestling II's rescue. Hacksaw Jim Duggan issues a challenge to Tony Atlas. Matt Borne and Ted DiBiase in action.
Dec 11, 1982 - 44m
Ted DiBiase turns to Paul Boesch for a favor. Plus, 'Gorgeous' Gino Hernandez in action, Tug Taylor takes on Tony Atlas, and much more!
Dec 18, 1982 - 42m
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Hacksaw Jim Duggan puts the Louisiana Heavyweight Championship on the line in a match against Tony Atlas. Stagger Lee teams with Mr. Wrestling II to take on Mid-South Tag Team Champions Matt Borne and Ted DiBiase. Plus, Kamala in action, 'Gorgeous' Gino Hernandez takes on Mr. Olympia, and more!
Dec 25, 1982 - 36m
Mr. Olympia teams with Stagger Lee to take on Ted DiBiase and Matt Borne in a 'Loser Leaves Mid-South' main event. Gino Hernandez in action.
