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St Louis Wrestling Payroll
Steve Yohe obtained this info from the estate of Pat O'Connor:
Years ago Harry White sent me photocopies of the General Ledger of the St Louis Wrestling Club (Sam Muchnick). I believe Harry got the papers from the estate of Pat O’Connor. I found the paper in my garage this morning. Some of it is hard to read & figure out, but I’m going to attempt to give the payoffs for some of the St. Louis cards. The earliest one are the hardest. So:
Jan. 4, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,055—sellout)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race drew David Von Erich 2/3 falls (60:00 1-1)
-) Kevin Von Erich drew Dick Murdoch via DDQ
(WWF WC)
-) Bob Backlund over Tom Andrews
(Woman WTC)
-) Leilani Kai & Judy Martin over Winona Little Heart & Kandi Maloy 2/3 falls
-) Lord Alfred Hayes drew Pat O’Connor
-) Ed Wiskoski & Bob Brown over Ronnie Etchison & Art Thomas
-) Eddie Gilbert over Ron McFarlane
Owners listed as Verne Gagne, Robert Geigel, Patrick J. O’Connor & H. Race received a payment of $2,713.35 in Jan. Sam Muchnick got $11,524.76
Harley Race = $3,512.24
David Von Erich = $3,433.02
Kevin Von Erich = $742.50
Bob Backlund = $844.50
Tom Andrews = $462
Dick Murdock = $624.50
Leilani Kai = $512.25
Judy Martin= $512.25
Winona Little Heart= $512.25
Kandi Maloy= $512.25
Alfred Hayes = $571
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Jan. 25, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,053—sellout)
-) King Kong Brody & Dick Murdoch over Andre the Giant & Dick the Bruiser (Dick pined Dick)
-) Battle Royal-won by Andre & Bruiser
(Mo State Title)
-) Kevin Von Erich over Jack Brisco
-) David Von Erich & Art Thomas over Bob Brown & Lord Alfred Hayes
-) Pat O’Connor over Ed Wiskoski
-) Takachiho (Kabuki) over Kerry Brown
-) Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Sharpe over Ron McFarlane & Billy Howard
Andre Roussemoff = $1,852.26
Richard Afflis = $910
King Kong Bundy = $916
Jack Brisco = $1,140
Kevin Von Erich = $1.000
Alfred Hayes = $521.50
Bob Brown = $346.50
David Von Erich = $554.50
Art Thomas = $494.50
Ed Wiskoski = $321.75
Pat O’Connor = $407.50
Kerry Brown = $297
Billy Howard = $297
Eddie Gilbert = $297
Tommy Sharpe = $297
Frank Valois = $357.50
Vince McMahan = $740
Feb. 8, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,465)
(Mo. State Title)
-) Kevin Von Erich over Dick Murdoch 2/3 falls via DQ
-) King Kong Brody drew David Von Erich via DDQ
-) Wendi Richter & Tom Andrews over Fabulous Moolah & Bob Brown (Richter pined Moolah)
-) Art Thomas drew Ed Wiskoski
-) Tiny Tim over Billy the Kid
-) Pat O’Connor & Eddie Gilbert & Kerry Brown over Takachiho & Carlos Rodriguez & Ron Mc Farlane
Kevin Von Erich = $1,300.00
Dick Murdoch = $867
King Kong Brody=$612.50
David Von Erich = $653.50
Lillian Ellison = $451.50
Bob Brown = $331
Wanda Richter =$481.50
Tom Andrews = $331
Art Thomas = $237.35
Ed Wiskoski = $296.35
Takachiho = $296.35
Eddie Gilbert = $296.35
Kerry Brown = $296.35
Pat O’Connor = $296.35
Tiny Tim = $163.35
Billy the Kid = $163.35
Keil Aud. = $2,967.50
Feb. 22, 1980—Kiel Aud. (Att: 8,681)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Kevin Von Erich 2/3 falls
-) David Von Erich over Lord Alfred Hayes
-) King Kong Brody over Art Thomas
-) Jack Brisco over Bob Brown
-) Pak-Song & Takachiho over Pat O’Connor & Tom Andrews
-) Ed Wiskoski over Tommy Sharp
-) Eddie Gilbert & Kerry Brown over Ron McFarlane & Billy Howard
Harley Race = $2,135.83
Kevin Von Erich = $2,135.83
David Von Erich = $505
Lord Alfred Hayes=$472
King Kong Brody= $515.75
Art Thomas =$420.25
Jack Brisco = $744
Bob Brown = $321.75
Pak-Song = $272.25
Takachiho = $272.25
Pat O’Connor = $390.75
Tom Andrews = $272.25
Tommy Sharp= $257.40
Ed Wiskoski = $257.40
Eddie Gilbert= $257.40
Kerry Brown= $257.40
Ron McFarlane =$257.40
Billy Howard= $257.40
NWA Booking of Champion=$475
March 7, 1980- St Louis (Att: 7,896)
-) Ric Flair over Jack Brisco 2/3 falls (ref-O’Connor)
-) David Von Erich & The Bruiser over King Kong Brody & Bob Brown
(Mo State Title)
-) Kevin Von Erich over Ed Wiskoski
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund over Dick Murdoch via DQ
-) Pak-Song & Takachiho over Kerry Brown & George Wells
-) Eddie Gilbert over Billy Howard
-) Tom Andrews drew The Mongol
Ric Flair = $1,875.77
Jack Brisco = $1,885.77
David Von Erich = $490.15
Richard Afflis = $392.75
King Kong Brody = $575.75
Bob Brown = $297
Kevin Von Erich = $490.15
Ed Wiskoski = $282.15
Bob Backlind = $723
Dick Murdoch = $501,75
Pak-Song = $257.40
Takachiho = $257.40
Kerry Brown = $257.40
George Wells = $257.40
Eddie Gilbert = $257.40
Billy Howard = $257.40
Tom Andrews = $393.40
The Mongol = $247.40
Keil Aud. Rent = $2,967.50
March 28,1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,781)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race drew Ric Flair 2/3 falls via DCOR
-) King Kong Brody & Dick Murdoch over Kevin Von Erich & Jerry Oates
-) Dick The Bruiser over Takachiho
-) Ken Patera over Tom Andrews
-) George Wells & Pat O’ Connor over Pak-Song & Ron McFalane
-) Bob Brown over Billy Howard
-) Ed Wiskoski over Eddie Gilbert
Harley Race = $3,414.63
Ric Flair = $3,414.63
King Kong Brody = $618.25
Dick Murdoch = $580.25
Kevin Von Erich = $672.25
Jerry Oates = $534
Dick The Bruiser = $592.25
Takachiho = $321.75
Ken Patera = 693.50
Tom Andrews = $321.75
George Wells = $376.20
Pat O’ Connor = $541.25
Pak-Song = $297
Ron McFalane = $297
Bob Brown = $321.75
Billy Howard = $297
Ed Wiskoski = $297
Eddie Gilbert = $297
NWA Booking of Champion = $650
Pat O’Connor got an advance on 1sr QT = $2,000
Money in account= $55,713.30
April 11, 1960 Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,258)
-) Kevin Von Erich over King Kong Brody via DQ
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund drew Ken Patera (30:00)
-) George Wells & Dick The Bruiser & Pat O’Connor
over
Dick Murdoch & Ed Wiskoski & Bob Brown
-) Rocky Johnson over Lord Alfred Hayes
-) Jerry Oates drew Takachiho
-) Ron McFarlane & Pak-Song over Eddie Gilbert & Tom Andrews
Kevin Von Erich = $891
King Kong Brody = $891
Bob Backlund = $795
Ken Patera = $665
George Wells = $198
Dick The Bruiser = $325.50
Pat O’Connor = #317.50
Dick Murdoch = $422.75
Ed Wiskoski = $198
Bob Brown = $198
Rocky Johnson = $533.50
Lord Alfred Hayes = $397.75
Jerry Oates = $328
Takachiho = $198
Ron McFarlane = $198
Pak-Song = $198
Eddie Gilbert = $198
Tom Andrews = $198
1st Qt cut to owners
Verne Gagne = $12,843.75
Bob Brown = $12,843.75
Harley Race = $12,843.75
Sam Muchnick = $23,625
Pat O’ Connor = $10,843.75
April 25, 1980 – Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,196)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ric Flair 2/3 falls
(Mo State Title)
-) Kevin Von Erich lost to Ken Patera (title change)
-) Dick The Bruiser & Pat O’Connor over King Kong Brody & Dick Murdoch
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund over Bob Brown
-) George Wells drew Ed Wiskoski
-) Jerry Oates over Scandor Akbar via DQ
-) Pak-Song & Takachiho over Tommy Sharp & Kerry Brown 2/3 falls (2-0)
Harley Race = $2,631.34
Ric Flair = $2,631.34
Kevin Von Erich = $667
Ken Patera = $820
Dick The Bruiser = $536
Pat O’Connor = $466
King Kong Brody = $606
Dick Murdoch = $571
Bob Backlund = $801
Bob Brown = $396
George Wells = $272.25
Ed Wiskoski = $272.25
Jerry Oates = $472.25
Scandor Akbar = $272.25
Pak-Song = $272.25
Takachiho = $272.25
Tommy Sharp = $272.25
Kerry Brown = $272.25
NWA = $550
Ric Flair’s air fare for 3 = $181
Romana Isbell’s fare = $86.80
June 13,1980-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 9,546)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Rocky Johnson 2/3 falls via UTC
-) Dick Murdoch & Killer Karl Kox over King Kong Brody & Pat O’Connor
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund over Lord Alfred Hayes (sub for Wiskoski)
-) David Von Erich over Bob Brown
-) Takachiho over George Wells
-) Bobby Jaggers over Billy Howard
-) Kerry Brown & Tom Andrews over Scandor Akbar & Tommy Sharp
Harley Race = $2,557.33
Rocky Johnson = $2,157.33
Dick Murdoch = $566.50
Killer Karl Kox = $586.50
King Kong Brody = $509.50
Pat O’Connor = $419.50
Bob Backlund = $721
Lord Alfred Hayes = $493
David Von Erich = $541.75
Bob Brown = $321.75
Takachiho = $297
George Wells = $197
Bobby Jaggers = $297
Billy Howard = $297
Kerry Brown = $297
Tom Andrews = $297
Scandor Akbar = $297
NWA= $525
Money in account=$30,745.56
July 12, 1980-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,490)
-) David Von Erich over Ric Flair
-) Dick The Bruiser drew Dick Murdoch via DCOR
-) Ted DiBase & Rufus R. Jones & Pat O’Connor
over
Killer Karl Kox & Bob Brown & Ox Baker
-) Baron Von Raschke over Kerry Brown
-) Winona Little Heart & Wendi Richter over Vivian St John & Judy Martin 2/3 falls
-) Bobby Jaggers over Yoshi Momota
David Von Erich = $787.56
Ric Flair = $787.56
Dick The Bruiser = $787.56
Dick Murdoch = $787.56
Ted DiBase = $492.50
Rufus R. Jones = $247.50
Pat O’Connor = $309.50
Karl Kox = $382.50
Bob Brown = $247.50
Bob Baker = $415.50
Baron Von Raschke = $475.50
Kerry Brown = $198
Winona Little Heart = $237.50
Wendi Richter = $237.50
Vivian St John = $237.50
Judy Martin = $237.50
Bobby Jaggers = $270
Yoshi Momota = $198
David Von Erich expenses = $50
Lillian Ellison Ent. = $100
Owner Payoff (Remember St Louis was a seasonal promotion)
Sam Muchnick = $6,300
Verne Gagne = $3,425
Harley Race = $3,425
Bob Geigel = $3,425
Pat O’Connor = $3,425
Aug. 8, 1980-St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,420)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ken Patera 2/3 falls (referee Lou Thesz)
-) David Von Erich over Baron Von Raschke
-) Rufus R. Jones & Dick The Bruiser & Pat O’Connor & Kevin Von Erich
over
Dick Murdoch & Takachiho & Roger Kirby & Killer Karl Kox
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund over Buzz Tyler
-) Bob Brown over Jesse Barr
-) Kerry Brown drew Billy Howard
Harley Race = $2,968.42
Ken Patera = $ 2,968.42
Lou Thesz = Don’t see any note that might be his payoff
David Von Erich = $682.75
Baron Von Raschke = $699.25
Rufus R. Jones = $396
Dick The Bruiser = $476
Pat O’Connor = $476
Kevin Von Erich = $682.75
Dick Murdoch = $663
Takachiho = $371.25
Roger Kirby = $472
Killer Karl Kox = $554
Bob Bachlund =$912
Buzz Tyler=$321.75
Bob Brown = $346.50
Jesse Barr = $311.75
Kerry Brown = $321.75
Billy Howard = $321.75
Richard M. Kawanishi = $150
Kiel Auditorium rent = $2,967.50 (may be rent on the next show—money paid in advance)
(Yohe: The following was a huge show, that Sam had been building to sense a Jan. 4, 1980 draw between Race & David. That match drew a 11,055 sellout, but Sam build it up for 9 months before a rematch in St Louis took place. Shows Sam’s booking skills & smarts.)
Oct. 3, 1980—St Louis Checkerdome (Att: 15,464)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over David Von Erich 2/3 falls
-) King Kong Brody & Baron Von Raschke & Dick Murdoch
over
Pat O’Connor & Dick The Bruiser & Rufus Jones
(Mo State Title)
-) Ken Patera drew Ted DiBiase
-) Fabulous Moolah & Sandy Partlow over Kandi Maloy & Betty Torres 2/3 falls
-) Kevin Von Erich over Takachiho
-) Bob Sweetan over Spike Huber
-) Mike George drew Bob Brown
Harley Race = $5,222.52
David Von Erich = $5,222.52
King Kong Brody = $643
Baron Von Raschke = $755
Dick Murdoch = $725
Pat O’Connor = $664
Dick The Bruiser = $641
Rufus Jones = $495
Ken Patera = $1,047.50
Ted DiBiase = $894
Fabulous Moolah = $779
Sandy Parttao = $396
Kandi Maloy = $496
Betty Torres = $284
Robin Jones = $396
Kevin Von Erich = $656.50
Takachiho = $396
Bob Sweetan = $396
Spike Huber = $396
Mike George = $396
Bob Brown = $396
NWA Booking = $1,000
Referee = $250
Referee = $250
Referee = $250
Police = $29.77
Larry M. bonus = $250
(Yohe: Thru time, I’ve seen very few super cards that Moolah couldn’t get herself booked on. No wonder the women hate her.)
Oct. 30, 1980 Owner Payoff
Sam Muchnick = $3,150
Verne Gagne = $1,712.50
Harley Race = $1,712.50
Bob Geigel = $1,712.50
Pat O’Connor = $1,712.50
The United Way = $400
Nov. 7, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 7,896)
(NWA WC vs WWF Champion)
-) Harley Race over Bob Backlund 2/3 falls via DQ
-) Dory Funk Jr (sub for DiBiase) over Baron Von Raschke
-) Pat O’Connor & Rufus Jones over Mike George & Bob Sweetan
-) Dick The Bruiser over Buzz Tyler
-) Kevin Von Erich over Billy Howard
-) Takachiho drew Spike Huber (sub for Brody, who’s son was born Nov. 7)
-) Akiro Sato & Pepper Torres over Bob Brown & Leilani Kai 2/3 falls
Harley Race = $1,793.12
Bob Backlund = $1,793.12
Dory Funk Jr = $297
Baron Von Raschke = $407.50
Pat O’Connor = $307.75
Rufus Jones = $222.75
Mike George = $222.75
Bob Sweetan = $222.75
Dick The Bruiser = $343.50
Buzz Tyler = $207.90
Kevin Von Erich = $565.50
Billy Howard = $207.90
Takachiho = $207.90
Spike Huber = $355.90
Akiro Sato = $207.90
Pepper Torres = $307.90
Bob Brown = $207.90
Leilani Kai = $307.90
Someone got $469 (Yohe: Could it have been Brody?)
NWA = $400
Advance to Pat O’Connor = $3,000
(Yohe: I love Backlund matches, but to me, it’s a big negative that he couldn’t draw more than 7,898 in St Louis for a title unification match with Harley. It’s also looks terrible for Sam & booker O’Conner that they couldn’t get the St Louis fans interested in such a super match. You would think they could get fans from all over the mid-west and the East to travel to see the match. It seems like a disaster and a black eye to everyone involved.)
Nov. 21, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 7,905)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ken Patera lost to Ted DiBiase (Title change)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Ric Flair (Lumberjack match)
(WWF Title)
-) Bob Backlund over Bob Sweetan
-) King Kong Brody drew Dick Murdoch via DDQ
-) Takachiho & Buzz Tyler over Rufus Jones & Pat O’Connor
-) Bob Brown over Art Crews
-) Mike George & Roger Kirby over Eddie Gilbert & Akio Sato
Ken Patera =$1,028.46
Ted DiBiase =$1,028.46
Dick The Bruiser =$1,028.46
Ric Flair =$1,028.46
Bob Backlund =$796
Bob Sweetan = not listed
King Kong Brody =$680.50
Dick Murdoch =$664.50
Takachiho =$297
Buzz Tyler =$297
Rufus Jones =$297
Pat O’Connor =$377
Bob Brown =$272.25
Art Crews =$247.50
Mike George =$247.50
Roger Kirby =$247.50
Eddie Gilbert =$348.50
Akio Sato =$247.50
Money in account=$47,452.25
(Yohe: That’s all the info I have on 1980.)
Jan. 2, 1981-Keil Auditorium (Att: 8,580)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ken Patera 2/3 falls
-) King Kong Brody & Pat O’Connor over Big John Studd & Mike Kelly (sub for Murdoch)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ted DiBiase over Ox Baker
-) David Von Erich over Bob Brown
-) Rufus Jones over Mike Kelly
-) Buzz Tyler & Sandy Partlow over Kerry Brown & Jean Antone
-) Bruce Reed over Ben Deleone
(Yohe: I’ve hear it said that wrestlers didn’t no show in St Louis, but you do find them doing it. My guess is they’re human & it happens everywhere.)
Harley Race = $2,332.25
Ken Patera = $ 2,242.25
King Kong Brody = $395
Pat O’Connor = $394
Big John Studd = $523
Mike Kelly = $ 297
Ted DiBiase = $621.50
Ox Baker = $792
David Von Erich = $648.50
Bob Brown = $321.75
Rufus Jones = $272.25
Mike Kelly = $272.25
Buzz Tyler = $272.25
Sandy Partlow = $272.25
Kerry Brown = $272.25
Jean Antone = $272.25
Bruce Reed = $272.25
Ben Deleone = $272.25
NWA Booking = $400
Jan. 23, 1981—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,081—sellout)
-) Battle Royal (Draw between Andre The Giant and Bruce Reed)
-) King Kong Brody & Andre The Giant over Ric Flair & Dick Murdoch (Brody pined Murdoch)
-) Kevin Von Erich over Big John Studd via DQ
-) Dick The Bruiser & Spike Huber over Ox Baker & Buzz Tyler
-) Pat O’Connor over Billy Starr
-) Pat & Mike Kelly over Jerry Roberts & Bruce Reed
-) Terry Taylor drew Bob Brown
(Yohe: In my opinon, a draw in a battle royal is bad booking.)
King Kong Brody =$1,089
Andre The Giant =$1,839.37
Ric Flair =$1,089
Dick Murdoch =$1,089 (not listed in B.R. by Larry)
Kevin Von Erich =$769.50 (not listed in B.R. by Larry)
Big John Studd =$777.50
Dick The Bruiser =$625
Spike Huber =$396
Ox Baker =$745.50
Buzz Tyler =$396
Pat O’Connor =$539.50
Billy Starr =$396
Pat Kelly =$371.25
Mike Kelly =$371.25
Jerry Roberts =$371.25
Bruce Reed =$371.25
Terry Taylor =$371.25
Bob Brown =$420.75
Kiel Aud = $2,967.50
(Yohe: Muchnick’s wife dies on Jan. 31. Sam states he plans to retire at the end of 1981. Will spits his shares between Gagne, Geigel & Race. Booker O’Connor was short on money. Sam told Larry not to join in and buy stock, because he had very little faith in the future of St Louis wrestling (without him). Tells Larry to never put his own money into the business.)
Feb. 6, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 9,840)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race lost to Ted DiBiase 2/3 falls via DQ
-) The Bruiser & King Kong Brody & Spike Huber
over
Dick Murdoch & Bob Brown & Big John Studd
-) Rufus Jones over JJ Dillon via DQ
-) Bruce Reed drew Buzz Tyler
-) Sandy Partlow over Karen Harrington
-) Terry Taylor & Jerry Roberts over Mike & Pat Kelly
(O’Connor booked the “Dusty finish in the main event.)
Harley Race =$2,580.49
Ted DiBiase =$2,580.49
Dick The Bruiser (always listed as Dick Afflis) =$581.50
King Kong Brody =$703.50
Spike Huber =$445.50
Dick Murdoch =$781.50
Bob Brown =$445.50
Big John Studd =$667.50
Rufus Jones =$396
JJ Dillon =$396
Bruce Reed =$371.25
Buzz Tyler =$371.25
Sandy Partlow =$346.50
Karen Harrington =$346.50
Terry Taylor =$346.50
Jerry Roberts =$346.50
Mike Kelly =$346.50
Pat Kelly =$346.50
NWA Booking =$500
Kiel Aud. =$1,075.49
March 20, 1981—Kiel Auditorium (10,822)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Dick The Bruiser 2/3 falls (Dick lost 1st fall via DQ)
-) Baron Von Raschke & Dick Murdoch over David Von Erich & Pat O’Connor
-) Rufus Jones over John Studd
-) Pat & Mike Kelly drew Bob Brown & Terry Taylor
-) Spike Huber over John Valiant
-) Bruce Reed over Ox Baker via DQ
-) J. J. Dillon over Tom Andrews
Harley Race =$3,173.36
Dick The Bruiser =$3,173.36
Baron Von Raschke =$679.50
Dick Murdoch =$751.50
David Von Erich =$734.50
Pat O’Connor =$445.50
Rufus Jones =$445.50
John Studd =$679.50
Pat Kelly =$381.15
Mike Kelly =$381.15
Bob Brown =$381.15
Terry Taylor =$381.15
Spike Huber =$381.15
John Valiant =$546.15
Bruce Reed =$381.15
Ox Baker =$627.15
J. J. Dillon =$381.15
Tom Andrews =$463.15
NWA booking=$600
Kiel Aud. =$2,967.50
(Yohe: O’Connor had been having trouble with keeping tract of his booking since Sam’s wife’s death. So Larry had been helping out. Around this time Larry replaced O’Connor (I would have firer Pat for booking Rufus over Studd), even tho O’Connor was given credit as co-booker. Sam agreed to stay on another year as a consultant.)
Money in account=$91,703.16
April 3, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 4,983)
-) Ric Flair over David Von Erich
-) Rufus Jones over Dick Murdoch via DQ
-) Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown (sub for Butch Reed) over Baron Von Raschke & John Studd
-) Kerry Von Erich over Pat Kelly (sub for Ox Baker)
-) J. J. Dillon over Art Crews (sub for Terry Taylor)
-) Pat O’Connor drew Buzz Tyler
-) Mike & Pat Kelly over Bob Brown & Art Crews
Ric Flair =$719.97
David Von Erich =$719.97
Rufus Jones =$619.97
Dick Murdoch =$719.97
Dick The Bruiser =$409.50
Bob Brown =$257.40
Baron Von Raschke =$511.50
John Studd =$481.50
Kerry Von Erich =$545.50
Pat Kelly =$ ?
J. J. Dillon =$168.30
Art Crews =$257.40
Pat O’Connor =$341.50
Buzz Tyler =$168.30
Mike Kelly =$ ?
Bob Brown =$257.40
Art Crews =$ ?
Kiel Aud. =$2,967.50
Chase-Park Hotel =$359.50
1st Qt advance ?
Giegel =$2,500
O’Connor =$1,000
1st QT payoff
Muchnick =$6,670
Gagne =$12,832.50
Geigel =$11,782.50
O’Connor =$6,932.50
Race =$14,282.50
Buddy Fund =$92
Account total =$21,829.67
April 24,1981—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 8,465)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race drew Ric Flair 2/3 falls (60:00)
-) Bobby Jaggers & Dick Murdoch over Bob Brown & Dick The Bruiser
-) Big John Studd over Pat O’Connor
-) Kerry & David Von Erich over Mike & Pat Kelly
-) J. J. Dillon drew Spike Huber via DCOR
-) Terry Taylor drew Buzz Tyler
-) Bruce Reed over Mike Blood
Harley Race =$2,269.42
Ric Flair =$2,269.42
Bobby Jaggers =$345.50
Dick Murdoch =$697.25
Bob Brown =$371.25
Dick The Bruiser =$645.50
Big John Studd =$605.25
Pat O’Connor =$467.25
Kerry Von Erich =$669.25
David Von Erich =$669.25
Mike Kelly =$297
Pat Kelly =$297
J. J. Dillon =$297
Spike Huber =$297
Terry Taylor =$297
Buzz Tyler =$297
Bruce Reed =$297
Mike Blood =$297
NWA Booking =$450
Police bullproof vest =$100
Kiel=$666.16
Chase Park Plaza =$341.17
Kiel=$2,967.50
Checkerdome =$3,000
May 15, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 8,159)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ted DiBiase over Ric Flair 2/3 falls
-) Baron Von Raschke & Dick Murdoch over Kerry & David Von Erich
-) Dusty Rhodes over Bobby Jaggers
-) Dick The Bruiser over Big John Studd
-) Rufus Jones over J. J. Dillon
-) Buzz Tyler & Sandy Partlow over Bob Brown & Shirley Black
Ted DiBiase =$1,854.92
Ric Flair =$1,854.92
Baron Von Raschke =$531
Dick Murdoch =$589
Kerry Von Erich =$595
David Von Erich =$595
Dusty Rhodes =$569.75
Bobby Jaggers =$297
Dick The Bruiser =$476.75
Big John Studd =$581
Rufus Jones =$272.25
J. J. Dillon =$272.25
Buzz Tyler =$257.40
Sandy Partlow =$257.40
Bob Brown =$272.25
Shirley Black =$257.40
Office of Athletes =$1,374.01
TV payoffs
Bruce Reed =$257.40
Steve Lawler =$257.40
June 12, 1981—Checkerdome (Att: 16,088 with a record gate)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ted DiBiase 2/3 falls
-) 18 man Battle Royal won by Pat O’Connor over Flair (Pat had subbed for injured Steve Lawler)
-) Dick The Bruiser & Dusty Rhodes over Ric Flair & Ken Patera via DQ
-) Dick Murdoch drew Kerry Von Erich via DCOR
-) Rocky Johnson & Bob Brown over Buzz Tyler & J. J. Dillon
-) Jack Brisco over Bobby Heenan
-) Rufus Jones & Terry Gibbs over Gene Lewis & Bob Sweetan
-) Spike Huber over Steve Lawler
Harley Race =$5,390.24
Ted DiBiase =$5,390.24
Pat O’Connor =$896
Dick The Bruiser =$863
Dusty Rhodes =$851
Ric Flair =$933
Ken Patera =$889
Dick Murdoch =$1,039
Kerry Von Erich =$991
Rocky Johnson =$981
Bob Brown =$495
Buzz Tyler =$396
J. J. Dillon =$495
Jack Brisco =$1,001
Bobby Heenan =$741
Rufus Jones =$396
Terry Gibbs =$396
Gene Lewis =$396
Bob Sweetan =$396
Spike Huber =$396
Steve Lawler =$396
NWA Booking =$900
Chas venator =$300
Joe Tangaro =$200
Lee Warren =$200
Chuck Brown =$200
TV Money
Bob Brown =$185
City Tax =$818.93
July 17, 1981—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,840)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ted Dibiase over Baron Von Raschke
-) Ric Flair over Pat O’Connor
-) Jack Brisco & Dick The Bruiser & Kerry Von Erich
over
Dick Murdoch & Ken Patera & J. J. Dillon
-) Bob Sweetan over Gene Lewis
-) Wendi Richter & Joyce Grable over Jill Fontaine & Carol Sommers
-) Bob Brown drew Buzz Tyler
Ted Dibiase =$723.87
Baron Von Raschke =$723.87
Ric Flair =$723.87
Pat O’Connor =$623.87
Jack Brisco =$605.50
Dick The Bruiser =$365.50
Kerry Von Erich =$545.50
Dick Murdoch =$
Ken Patera =$543.50
J. J. Dillon =$247.50
Bob Sweetan =$158.40
Gene Lewis =$158.40
Wendi Richter =$158.40
Joyce Grable =$158.40
Jill Fontaine =$475.20
Carol Sommers =$158.40
Bob Brown =$148.40
Buzz Tyler =$158.40
Kiel Auditorium =$2,967.50
Aug. 7, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,414)
(NWA WC)
-) Dusty Rhodes over Ric Flair 2/3 falls
-) Jack Brisco drew Ken Patera via DDQ
-) Rocky Johnson drew David Von Erich
-) Kerry Von Erich & Dick The Bruiser over Baron Von Raschke & Dick Murdoch
-) Pat O’Connor over Bobby Jaggers
-) Bobo Brazil over Gene Lewis via DQ
-) Buzz Tyler & J.J. Dillon over Bob Sweetan & Ron Sexton
Dusty Rhodes =$2,883.86
Ric Flair =$2,383.86
Jack Brisco =$813
Ken Patera =$765
Rocky Johnson =$646.50
David Von Erich =$642.50
Kerry Von Erich =$642.50
Dick The Bruiser =$547.50
Baron Von Raschke =$592.50
Dick Murdoch =$681.50
Pat O’Connor =$346.50
Bobby Jaggers =$272.25
Bobo Brazil =$272.25
Gene Lewis =$272.25
Buzz Tyler =$272.25
J.J. Dillon =$272.25
Bob Sweetan =$272.25
Ron Sexton =$272.25
Kiel Aud=$1,627.82
NWA=$600
Sept. 11, 1981—(Att: 10,985)
-) Harley Race over Kerry Von Erich
-) Jack Brisco over Ken Patera (Texas Death Match)
-) David Von Erich & Dick The Bruiser over Sgt Slaughter & John Valiant (sub for Murdoch)
-) Rufus Jones drew Baron Von Raschke
-) Billy Robinson drew Pat O’Connor via No Contest
-) Bob Sweetan over Buzz Tyler
-) Gene Lewis & J. J. Dillon over Bob Brown & Terry Gibbs
Harley Race =$1,494.13
Kerry Von Erich =$1,494.13
Jack Brisco =$1,494.13
Ken Patera =$1,494.13
David Von Erich =$741.50
Dick The Bruiser =$648.50
Sgt Slaughter =$691.50
John Valiant =$681.50
Rufus Jones =$445.50
Baron Von Raschke =$691.50
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TV Talent=$1,500
Oct. 2, 1981—Checkerdome (Att: 18,055-record attendance & gate record)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair drew Harley Race 2/3 falls (60:00 1-1)
-) Andre The Giant & Rocky Johnson over Sgt Slaughter & Ken Patera via DQ
(Mo State Title)
-) Ted DiBiase lost to Jack Brisco (Title Change)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Baron Von Raschke
-) Kevin, David, & Kerry Von Erich over Greg Valentine & J. J. Dillon & John Valiant
-) Rufus Jones over Gene Lewis
-) Dewey Robertson drew Bob Brown
Ric Flair =$4,950
Harley Race =$4,950
Andre The Giant =$2,960
Rocky Johnson =$
Sgt Slaughter =$696
Ken Patera =$954
Ted DiBiase =$1,033
Jack Brisco =$1,028
Dick The Bruiser =$1,011
Baron Von Raschke =$840
Kevin Von Erich =$892
David Von Erich =$892
Kerry Von Erich =$892
Greg Valentine =$794
J. J. Dillon =$694
John Valiant =$852
Rufus Jones =$396
Gene Lewis =$396
Dewey Robertson =$396
Bob Brown =$495
NWA =$700
Vince McMahon =$400
O’Connor advance =$2,000
Trans O’Connor=$206
Owner Payoff
Muchnick =$2,403.50
Gagne =$4,624.13
Geigel =$5,146.62
Race =$5,146.62
O’Connor =$1,579.13
NWA Convention =$131
Office of Athletes =$924.11
Sales – use taxes =$4,613.61
Oct. 23, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,840)
(Mo State Title)
-) Jack Brisco lost to Ken Patera 2/3 falls (Title change)
-) David Von Erich over Sgt Slaughter
-) Dusty Rhodes & Kerry Von Erich over Greg Valentine & Ox Baker
-) Billy Robinson drew Baron Von Raschke
-) Rocky Johnson over J. J. Dillon
-) Joyce Grable over Kandi Maloy
-) Bob Brown & Dewey Robertson over Gene Lewis & Ron McFarlane
Jack Brisco =$786.23
Ken Patera =$786.23
David Von Erich =$786.23
Sgt Slaughter =$786.23
Dusty Rhodes =$348
Kerry Von Erich =$496
Greg Valentine =$526
Ox Baker =$198
Billy Robinson =$444
Baron Von Raschke =$444
Rocky Johnson =$343.25
J. J. Dillon =$173.25
Joyce Grable =$283.50
Kandi Maloy =$138.50
Bob Brown =$?
Dewey Robertson =$148.50
Gene Lewis =$?
Ron McFarlane =$?
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Nov. 6, 1981-St Louis Keil Auditorium (Att: 8,965)
-) Kerry Von Erich over Greg Valentine
-) Harley Race over Rocky Johnson
-) Sgt Slaughter drew Dick The Bruiser via DDQ
-) David Von Erich & Rufus Jones over Ken Patera & Bob Sweetan
-) Pat O’ Connor over Ox Baker
-) Bob Brown over Gene Lewis
-) Dewey Robertson & Tommy Martin over Ron McFarlane & Jerry Brown
Kerry Von Erich =$1,009.29
Greg Valentine =$1,009.29
Harley Race =$1,009.29
Rocky Johnson =$1,009.24
Sgt Slaughter =$662.50
Dick The Bruiser =$541.35
David Von Erich =$642.50
Rufus Jones =$346.50
Ken Patera =$592.50
Bob Sweetan =$346.50
Pat O’ Connor =$404
Ox Baker =$567
Bob Brown =$272.25
Gene Lewis =$272.25
Dewey Robertson =$272.25
Tommy Martin =$272.25
Ron McFarlane =$272.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Kiel Aud =$2,967.50
Other checks
Pat O’Connor =$350
11/22 TV talent = $1.500
office of Athletes= $1,640.57
Sales & Use Tax =$2,656.51
Fred Stockhorn post =$100
Sgt Gallagher post =$100
Nov. 20, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 8,760)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over David Von Erich 2/3 falls
-) Dusty Rhodes over Sgt Slaughter
(Mo State Title)
-) Ken Patera over Bob Brown
-) Crusher Blackwell & Bob Sweetan drew Rufus Jones & Pat O’Connor via DDQ
-) Dewey Robertson over Ron McFarlane
-) Billy Robinson drew Gene Lewis
-) Chan Chung & Jerry Brown over Tommy Martin & Buzz Tyler
Ric Flair =$2,253.41
David Von Erich =$2,253.41
Dusty Rhodes =$477.50
Sgt Slaughter =$662.50
Ken Patera =$592.50
Bob Brown =$297
Crusher Blackwell =$533
Bob Sweetan =$297
Rufus Jones =$297
Pat O’Connor =$404
Dewey Robertson =$379.25
Ron McFarlane =$272.25
Billy Robinson =$543
Gene Lewis =$272.25
Chan Chung =$272.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Tommy Martin =$272.25
Buzz Tyler =$272.25
NWA =$450
Pat O’Connor =$400
NWA Meeting=$116.35
Bob Brown =$25
11/22 TV show-- Blackwell = $268 Patera = $325
( Yohe: Sam Muchnick's farewell as promoter card took place on Jan. 1, 1982. Larry Matysik took over as booker with help from Bob Brown. Larry waas called General Manager. Bob Geigel was billed as President. To the public O'Connor was called matchmaker. Muchnick was a consultant. Owners were Geigel, Race, Gagne, and O'Connor. Larry had troubles with Brown & Geigel who wanted to run St Louis like it was Kansas City. So I can’t tell who is the author of this ledger. I’ll type Sam’s last card, because it’s major, but I have no info.)
Jan. 1, 1982—St Louis Checkerdome (Att: 19,819—all-time attendance & gate record)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Dusty Rhodes 2/3 falls (referee: Gene Kiniski)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ken Patera lost to Dick The Bruiser (Title Change)
-) David Von Erich & Rufus Jones drew Harley Race & Greg Valentine via DDQ
-) Dewey Robertson over Baron Von Raschke
-) Crusher Blackwell over Butch Reed & Ox Baker (handicap match)(Ox got pinned)
-) Pat O’Connor over Bob Sweetan
-) Wendi Richter & Joyce Grable over Sandy Partlow & Early Dawn
-) Bob Brown drew Jerry Brown
(Yohe: Got nothing on the card.)
(Yohe: The check numbers start at 102)
Bob Brown = $50
RMK = $150
Dome Associates = $13,198.67
Jan. 22, 1982—St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 8,450)
-) Harley Race over David Von Erich
-) Kerry Von Erich over Dick Murdoch via DQ
-) Dick The Bruiser & Gene Kiniski over Sgt Slaughter & Roger Kirby (sub for Patera)
-) Dewey Robertson over Kerry Brown (sub for Blackwell)
-) Rufus Jones over Gene Lewis
-) Roger Kirby drew Bob Brown
-) Spike Huber & Eddie Gilbert over Jerry Brown & Ron McFarlane
(Blackwell & Patera trapped in Minneapolis by a blizzard.)
Harley Race =$1,031.39
David Von Erich =$1,031.39
Kerry Von Erich =$644.50
Dick Murdoch =$672.50
Dick The Bruiser =$525
Gene Kiniski =$646
Sgt Slaughter =$618
Roger Kirby =$331.65
Dewey Robertson =$1,031.39 (don’t know why?)
Kerry Brown =$331.65
Rufus Jones =$222.75
Gene Lewis =$222.75
Roger Kirby =$331.65
Bob Brown =$297
Spike Huber =$381.80
Eddie Gilbert =$217.80
Jerry Brown =$331.65
Ron McFarlane =$217.80
(Yohe: Larry says that the IRS people showed up at the boxoffice because of part owner O’Connor’s tax problems. O’Connor moved back to New Zealand soon after.)
RMK =$1,673.50
Muchnick =$5,641.31
Gagne =$11,430.57
Geigel =$12,722.17
Race =$12,722.17
O’Connor =$4,385.39
Kiel Aud =$2,967.50 (seems Kiel always got paid a head of time)
Feb. 19, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,093-sellout)
-) 18 Man Battle Royal
-) Andre The Giant & Terry Funk (sub for Rhodes) drew Harley Race & Crusher Blackwell via DDQ
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Greg Valentine
-) Ken Patera over Bobo Brazil
-) Gene Kiniski over Baron Von Raschke
-) Dewey Robertson over Dick Murdoch via DQ
-) Kerry Von Erich over Gene Lewis
-) Spike Huber drew Roger Kirby
-) Jerry Brown & Jerry Valiant over Ricky Romero & Bob Brown
Andre The Giant =$1,754.38
Terry Funk =$1,403.50
Harley Race =$1,403.50
Crusher Blackwell =$1,403.50
Dick The Bruiser =$624.50
Greg Valentine =$862
Ken Patera =$662
Bobo Brazil =$602.50
Gene Kiniski =$710.50
Baron Von Raschke =$465.75
Dewey Robertson =$297
Dick Murdoch =$607
Kerry Von Erich =$547.25
Gene Lewis =$272.25
Spike Huber =$272.25
Roger Kirby =$272.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Jerry Valiant =$272.25
Ricky Romero =$272.25
Bob Brown =$297
Vince McMahon =$708.84
Pat O’Connor =$570
Richard Afflis =$400
Spike Huber =$100
Gene Kiniski =$100
Kiel Aud (2-19-82) =$1,739.25
March 12, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,888)
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Ken Patera 2/3 falls via DQ
-) Harley Race over Kerry Von Erich
-) Terry Funk & Dewey Robertson & Rufus Jones
over
Roger Kirby & Jerry Valiant & Jerry Brown
-) Gene Lewis drew Bob Brown
-) Superfly (manager-Oliver Humperdink) over Eddie Gilbert
-) Ricky & Mark Romero over Ray Hernandez & Billy Howard
Dick The Bruiser =$904.61
Ken Patera =$904.61
Harley Race =$904.61
Kerry Von Erich (not listed)
Terry Funk =$302.75
Dewey Robertson =$222.75
Rufus Jones =$222.75
Roger Kirby =$222.75
Jerry Valiant =$222.75
Jerry Brown =$222.75
Gene Lewis =$222.75
Bob Brown =$222.75
Superfly =$222.75
Eddie Gilbert =$222.75
Ricky Romero =$222.75
Mark Romero =$222.75
Ray Hernandez =$222.75
Billy Howard =$222.75
ADV Profit
Geigel =$15,915.62
Gagne =$13,750
O’Connor =$9,418.75
Race =$15,915.63
TV Talent (4-28-82) =$1,300
Office of Athletes =$25
Office of Athletes =$2,224.96
City of St Louis =$2,199.96
March 26, 1982-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,272)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Dick The Bruiser 2/3 falls (Referee-Sonny Myers)
-) Gene Kiniski & Dewey Robertson over Ken Patera & Crusher Blackwell via DQ
-) Terry Funk over Mark Romero (sub for Jack Brisco)
-) Rufus Jones over Jerry Brown
-) Roger Kirby over Kerry Von Erich via COR
-) Superfly over Ricky Romero
-) Bob Brown & Steve Regal over Gene Lewis & Jerry Valiant
Ric Flair =$3,131.94
Dick The Bruiser =$3,131.94
Gene Kiniski =$859
Dewey Robertson =$445
Ken Patera =$761
Crusher Blackwell =$761
Terry Funk =$521
Mark Romero =$??
Rufus Jones =$371.25
Jerry Brown =$371.25
Roger Kirby =$371.25
Kerry Von Erich =$520.25
Superfly =$371.25
Ricky Romero =$371.25
Bob Brown =$346.50
Steve Regal =$346.50
Gene Lewis =$346.50
Jerry Valiant =$346.50
NWA =$550
(Yohe: Larry claims that the win over Bruiser was surposed to be a blow off, but dumb ass KC guys, Brown & Geigel, booked the screw finish where Flair was pinned 10 second after a referee bump had KO ref Myers. St Louis fans were used to clean finishs, so Larry argued that Bruiser/Flair would have to be the Checkerdome card because of all the heat from the screw. The KC guys also booked the Kirby win over Kerry because they thought the crowd would enjoy a surprise (sounds like WCW). Brown also was going to phone Jack Brisco in Florida to tell Jack he was booked on the card, but forgot. The guys also wanted the April 30 card to be Flair vs Rufus Jones. And the result was going to be hour draw. Larry resigned, but Sam returned to consult & Larry was brought back & got his way. Larry is my hero.)
April 16, 1982—Kiel Auditoium (Att: 8,024)
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Jerry Blackwell via DQ
-) Ken Patera over Dewey Robertson
-) Gene Kiniski & Rufus Jones over Sgt Slaughter & Superfly
-) Kerry Von Erich over Jerry Brown
-) Roger Kirby over Steve Regal
-) Mark Romero over Ray Hernandez
-) Bob Brown & Art Crew over Gene Lewis & Ron McFarlane
Dick The Bruiser =$1,088.61
Jerry Blackwell =$1,088.61
Ken Patera =$1,088.61
Dewey Robertson =$1,088.61
Gene Kiniski =$685.75
Rufus Jones =$272.25
Sgt Slaughter =$633
Superfly =$297
Kerry Von Erich =$570.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Roger Kirby =$247.50
Steve Regal =$247.50
Mark Romero =$247.50
Ray Hernandez =$247.50
Bob Brown =$272.25
Art Crew =$247.50
Gene Lewis =$247.50
Ron McFarlane =$247.50
April 18, 1982 TV show
David Von Erich =$536
Ken Patera =$328
Unemployment ins.=$518.42
Burglary ins. =$100
1st Qt owner payoffs
Robert Geigel =$6,850.95
Harley Race =$6,850.95
Verne Gagne =$5,918.75
Patrick J. O’Connor =$4,054.35
April 30, 1982-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 9,775)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Gene Kiniski 2/3 falls via UTC
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Harley Race via COR
-) Ken Patera & Crusher Blackwell over Dewey Robertson & Rufus Jones
-) Kelly Kiniski over Jerry Brown
-) Sabrina & Princess Victoria over Joyce Grable & Wendi Richter
-) Michael Hayes over Ron McFarlane
-) Steve Regal (sub for Bob Brown) drew Roger Kirby
(Flair won the 2nd fall with the fig-4 leg lock and Kiniski couldn’t come out for 3rd fall. Seems to me (Yohe) that the KC promoters were having trouble getting guys to do clean jobs, which the talent used to do for Sam without any complain.)
Ric Flair =$3,067.02
Gene Kiniski =$3,067.02
Dick The Bruiser =$742 (He later got another check for an unreadable amount)
Harley Race =$495
Ken Patera =$676
Crusher Blackwell =$676
Dewey Robertson =$
Rufus Jones =$396
Kelly Kiniski =$608.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Sabrina =$267.30
Princess Victoria =$267.30
Joyce Grable =$267.30
Wendi Richter =$365.30
Michael Hayes =$685
Ron McFarlane =$267.30
Steve Regal =$ ?
Roger Kirby =$267.30
Bob Brown =$267.30
NWA booking =$550
Pat O’ Connor =$114
Sam Muchnick =$4,555
Kiel Auditorium =$2,967.50
Kiel Aud. =$4,197.06
Money in account =$21,738.90
May 14, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,119)
-) Andre The Giant & Dick The Bruiser over Dick Murdoch & Crusher Blackwell 2/3 falls via DQ
-) Dewey Robertson over Ray Hernandez (sub for Jack Brisco)
-) David & Kerry Von Erich over Ken Patera & Roger Kirby
-) Bob Brown over Superfly via DQ
-) Ray Hernandez over Art Crews
-) Jerry Brown drew Mark Romero
-) Rufus Jones over Ron McFarlane
(Yohe: Bob Brown again screwed up the phone call to Jack Brisco & Brisco didn’t know he was booked on the card. Larry was trying to set Jack up for a Flair title match.)
Andre The Giant =$1,651.60
Dick The Bruiser =$1,321.27
Dick Murdoch =$1,321.27
Crusher Blackwell =$1,321.27
Dewey Robertson =$321.75
Ray Hernandez =$371.25
David Von Erich =$596.75
Kerry Von Erich =$619.75
Ken Patera =$601.75
Roger Kirby =$321.75
Bob Brown =$297
Superfly =$297
Ray Hernandez =$
Art Crews =$247.50
Jerry Brown =$247.50
Mark Romero =$247.50
Rufus Jones =$247.50
Ron McFarlane =$247.50
Pat O’Connor =$464
Vince McMahon =$500
Frank Valois =$100
TV Talent (5-15-82) =$1,500
Checkerdome =$3,000
Checkerdome =$3,019.38
Money in account=$39,776.31
RMK =$2,948
RMK =$150
Chase Park Plaza =$360
Pat O’Connor =$293.86
IRS for Pat O’Connor =$1,000
Pat O’Connor =$1,500
Pat O’Connor =$105
IRS for Pat O’Connor =$45
June 12, 1982—Checkerdome (Att: 19,27)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Dick The Bruiser 2/3 falls
-) Dusty Rhodes & Ted DiBiase drew Harley Race & Dick Murdoch via DDQ
-) Dory Funk Jr over Dewey Robertson
-) King Kong Brody over Bob Sweetan
-) David & Kerry Von Erich over Ken Patera & Crusher Blackwell
-) Rufus Jones over Superfly (announced as Ray Candy)
-) Mark Romero over Kabuki via DQ
-) Mike George drew Roger Kirby
(Yohe: Jones beat the masked Superfly. Masked wrestlers were rare in St Louis but when used the rule was they made to unmasked. The KC guys didn’t know this and Superfly was just going to walk out of ring after the match. Larry, defending the old rule, got in ring & told Superfly to unmask. When he was refused, he announced that Superfly was in reality Ray Candy. (I think you can see why The Destroyer (Beyer) was never used in St Louis.) This resulted in an argument between Larry & Geigel back stage. The attendance for Bruiser/Flair seemed like a big victory for Larry’s booking ideas.)
Ric Flair =$5,841
Dick The Bruiser =$5,841
Dusty Rhodes =$1,491
Ted DiBiase =$1,489
Harley Race =$1,089
Dick Murdoch =$1,369
Dory Funk Jr =$1,053
Dewey Robertson =$693
King Kong Brody =$991
Bob Sweetan =$936
David Von Erich =$902
Kerry Von Erich =$892
Ken Patera =$886
Crusher Blackwell =$786
Rufus Jones =$544.50
Superfly =$544.50
Mark Romero =$495
Kabuki =$605
Mike George =$495
Roger Kirby =$495
Humperdink =$396
Hart =$506
NWA Booking =$900
Money in account =$52,885.64
IRS for O’Connor =$225
Dome Assoc rent =$10,600.68
KPLR Settlement =$7,524.84
Gagne =$13,062.50
Race =$15,119.84
Geigel =$15,119.85
O’ Connor =$6,447.81
RMK =$150
Chase park—office =$364.50
TV Talent (8-8-82) =$1,300
RMK & Acc. =$150
RMK & Acc. =$1,114
Aug. 6,1982-Keil Auditorium (Att: 7,125)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Dory Funk Jr 2/3 falls
-) Crusher Blackwell & Harley Race drew Dick The Bruiser & Dewey Robertson via DDQ
-) Dusty Rhodes over Baron Von Raschke
-) Rufus Jones & Mark Romero drew Hercules Hernandez & Roger Kirby via DCOR
-) Mike George drew Kim Duc
-) Manny Fernandez over The Great Tio
-) Buzz Tyler over Tapu
Ric Flair =$2,049.70
Dory Funk Jr =$2,049.70
Crusher Blackwell =$663.25
Harley Race =$371.25
Dick The Bruiser =$563.25
Dewey Robertson =$371.25
Dusty Rhodes =$604.90
Baron Von Raschke =$306.90
Rufus Jones =$247.50
Mark Romero =$247.50
Hercules Hernandez =$247.50
Roger Kirby =$247.50
Mike George =$247.50
Kim Duc =$247.50
Manny Fernandez =$217.80
The Great Tio =$217.80
Buzz Tyler =$207.90
Tapu =$207.90
O’ Connor =$2,014.93
The Bruiser (TV) =$85
O’ Connor (TV) =$150
Kiel Aud. =$2,967.50
Kiel Aud. =$271.31
TV Talent (8-29-82) =$1,500
Money in account =$33,003.90
Aug. 27, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 4,328)
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser drew Harley Race 2/3 falls via DDQ
-) Dusty Rhodes over Greg Valentine (sub for John Studd)
-) Dewey Robertson over Roger Kirby
-) Hercules Hernandez & Kim Duc drew Omar Atlas & Mark Romero
-) Manny Fernandez over Tapu
-) Mike George over The Great Tio
-) Spike Huber & Buzz Tyler over Tom Andrews & Jim Lancaster
Dick The Bruiser =$990
Harley Race =$990
Dusty Rhodes =$546
Greg Valentine =$750
Dewey Robertson =$168.30
Roger Kirby =$168.30
Hercules Hernandez =$158.40
Kim Duc =$158.40
Omar Atlas =$148.40
Mark Romero =$158.40
Manny Fernandez =$148.50
Tapu =$148.50
Mike George =$138.60
The Great Tio =$138.60
Spike Huber =$128.70
Buzz Tyler =$128.70
Tom Andrews =$128.70
Jim Lancaster =$368.70
TV (8-29-82)
The Bruiser =$292
Race =$100
Sept. 17, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 9,561)
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser lost to Harley Race (cage match-no DQ)(Title Change)
-) Crusher Blackwell over Dewey Robertson
-) Mark Romero & Bobo Brazil over Hercules Hernandez & Kim Duc via DQ
-) Bruce Reed over Roger Kirby
-) Manny Fernandez drew Ivan Koloff
-) Omar Atlas over Gary Royal
-) Buzz Tyler & Mike George over Tapu & The Great Tio
(Yohe: No info but I typed it by mistake, so I’m leaving it.)
Money in Account =$19,236.96
Oct. 8, 1982—Checkerdome (Att: 17,002)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair lost to Harley Race 2/3 falls via LOF (60:00)
-) Andre The Giant drew Crusher Blackwell via DCOR (referee: Leo Nomellini)
-) Ken Patera & Hercules Hernandez & Kim Duc
over
Dusty Rhodes & Dewey Robertson & Bruce Reed via DQ
-) Hulk Hogan over Greg Valentine & The Great Tio (Handicap match)
-) Mark Romero over Roger Kirby
-) Manny Fernandez over Baron Von Raschke
-) Bob Brown & Buzz Tyler drew Mike George & Rufus Jones 2/3 falls
Ric Flair =$5,445
Harley Race =$5,445
Andre The Giant =$3,244
Crusher Blackwell =$2,767
Leo Nomellini =$550
Ken Patera =$792
Hercules Hernandez =$1,068
Kim Duc =$693
Dusty Rhodes =$1,098
Dewey Robertson =$693
Bruce Reed =$993
Hulk Hogan =$1,773
Greg Valentine =$934
The Great Tio =$445.50
Mark Romero =$445.50
Roger Kirby =$445.50
Manny Fernandez =$445.50
Baron Von Raschke =$733.50
Bob Brown =$445.50
Buzz Tyler =$445.50
Mike George =$445.50
Rufus Jones =$445.50
Sonny Myers =$200
Ed Warren =$200
Leo Warren =$200
NWA Booking =$600
(Yohe: In Larry’s notes, he says there was trouble in the office between him and the KC boys…even after drawing a crowd of 17,000. They changed accountants from St Louis’ Richard Kawanishi (could the be the mysterious RMK) to someone in KC. There also was complaints that the owner were not leaving enough money in the account to pay local bills. Sam was telling Larry he was doing too much and should back away…and let the KC guys fail. It seems the plan was for the promotion to die…and then Larry would start one of his own. Sam had no faith in the promoters of the 80’s and could see the end coming. Sam then told the group that he would stop being a consultant after 1982. Larry started looking for other options.
All of this is from Larry’s result book. I hope everyone buys a copy so I don’t get sued.
Gagne wasn’t saying much and seemed to feel like Sam & Larry. He did recommen the use of Hogan, but mostly stayed away from the mess coming out of KC.)
Money in Account =$50,526.96
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(Yohe: We’re now in 1983.)
Larry Matysik=$1,143.32
Jan. 1, 1983-St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,029- sellout)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Butch Reed 2/3 falls (60:00) via WOF
(Mo State Title)
-) Harley Race lost to Kerry Von Erich via DQ
-) King Kong Brody over Crusher Ayala
-) Greg Valentine & Bob Orton over Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown
-) Bobby Duncum over Mike George
-) Rick Martel over Roger Kirby
-) Manny Fernandez & Mark Romero over Jerry Brown & Kim Duc
(Yohe: How come, in St Louis, Brody couldn’t be Bruiser Brody because of Dick but Ayala could be Crusher Ayala will Blackwell & Lisowski around? Larry wanted to get Kerry over, to set up a title match with Flair, by beating Race, but Harley refused to put him over clean.)
Ric Flair =$4,207.04
Butch Reed =$4,207.04
Harley Race =$584.10
Kerry Von Erich =$894.10
King Kong Brody =$875.60
Crusher Ayala =$534.60
Greg Valentine =$1,011
Bob Orton =$1,011
Dick The Bruiser =$815
Bob Brown =$722
Bobby Duncum =$795.10
Mike George =$485.10
Rick Martel =$760.35
Roger Kirby =$460.35
Manny Fernandez =$435.60
Mark Romero =$435.60
Jerry Brown =$435.60
Kim Duc =$435.60
NWA Booking =$500
TV (1-2-83)
Bob Brown =$250
Chasepark Plaza =$486.95
Bob Brown hotel bill =$34
RMK =$150
Secretarial =$108
Advertising =$275
Repair broken sign =$3,461.45
Geigel-trans exp =$159.57
Geigel =$3,027.39
Race =$777.38
IRS-O’Connor =$4,138.75
Gagne =$6,071.17
Advertising =$125
Money in Account =$52,736.30
Jan. 21, 1983-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 5,425)
-) King Kong Brody over Bobby Duncum
(Mo State Title)
-) Harley Race lost to Kerry Von Erich via DQ (DQ rule waiver, so Title Change)
-) Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown over Crusher Blackwell & Crusher Ayala
-) Rick Martel over Ox Baker via DQ (Martel “arrived” late so Spike Huber began match until Martel showed up in street clothes.)
-) Bob Orton Jr over Brad Armstrong (Sub for Tommy Rich)
-) Greg Valentine over Bobo Brazil
-) Brad Armstrong & Spike Huber drew The Beast & Kim Duc
(Yohe: Larry was a fan of Rick Martel and wanted to get him over. Larry wanted him to pin Ox Baker, but Bob Geigel would alow the pin finish, because he was doing something with him in KC. Ox was & is a stiff and had been jobbed in St Louis for years. The screw finish died with the crowd, hurting Martel more than helping. Larry saw this as a sign that St Louis was no longer the “focus of the promotion.)
King Kong Brody =$900.42
Bobby Duncum =$900.42
Harley Race =$900.42
Kerry Von Erich =$900.42
Dick The Bruiser =$597.25
Bob Brown =$272.25
Crusher Blackwell =$721.75
Crusher Ayala =$272.25
Rick Martel =$515.70
Ox Baker =$227.70
Bob Orton Jr =$222.75
Brad Armstrong =$
Greg Valentine =$682.50
Bobo Brazil =$492.70
Brad Armstrong =$306.90
Spike Huber =$207.90
The Beast =$307.90
Kim Duc =$307.90
Chase Park Plaza =115.28
Feb. 11, 1983—Checkerdome (Att: 16,695)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair drew King Kong Brody 2/3 falls (60:00)
(PWF TITLE)
-) Harley Race lost to Shohei Baba (Title Change)
(Mo State Title)
-) Kerry Von Erich over Greg Valentine
-) Bob Orton Jr & Dick Murdoch over Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown
-) Butch Reed over Bobby Duncum
-) Ken Patera over Ox Baker
-) Rick Martel & Bill Cody & Buzz Tyler over Kim Duc & Dewey Robertson & Crusher Ayala
-) Roger Kirby over Manny Fernandez
Ric Flair =$5,958.81
King Kong Brody =$5,958.81
Shohei Baba =$1,782
Harley Race =$1,782
Kerry Von Erich =$1,250
Greg Valentine =$1,450
Bob Orton Jr =$495
Dick Murdoch =$857
Dick The Bruiser =$655
Bob Brown =$644
Butch Reed =$795
Bobby Duncum =$929
Ken Patera =$895
Ox Baker =$495
Rick Martel =$882
Bill Cody =$ missing (page ran out)
Buzz Tyler =$ missing
Kim Duc =$ missing
Dewey Robertson =$ missing
Crusher Ayala =$ missing
Roger Kirby =$ missing
Manny Fernandez =$ missing
Lee Warren =$200
Ed Warren =$200
Eddie Smith =$200
Terry Garvin =$250
(Yohe: Larry resigned after the day after the show. He saw the future of St Louis wrestling & the NWA as bleak. So he moved on.
I can see why Race didn't want to put over Kerry clean. He had plans for the Baba match and the whole card was shown in Japan as a big deal. He was PWF Champion from 10-26-82 to this card. Baba most likely told Race not to do anymore clean jobs away from AJW. There is nothing on the ledger noting a payoff from Baba, for the TV going to Japan.)
(Yohe: In Roger Deem’s super book “THE STRAP”, Race is quoted that he was doing jobs for Kerry in Texas and he didn’t want to become the ex-champ, like Brisco, losing all the big matches in St Louis. So he wasn’t going to put Kerry over clean in his home territory. Sound Ok to me.)
(Yohe; Larry resigned on Feb. 12, but did TV thru March. He joined the WWF in Feb 1984, but wasn’t used right and promoted wrestling in St Louis. Word got out that the promotion no longer had local representation & it died with the old time fans. Ratings dropped for the TV show & “Wrestling at the Chase” was cancelled at the end of 1983. It was replaced by a WWF show. Larry’s results end hear, but I’ll continue with the payoff until they run out, using other result sources. Till the end of 1983.)
Feb. 25, 1983—Keil Auditorium (Att: 3,503)
-) Andre The Giant won 13 man Battle Royal (only guys from first 4 matches used.)
(Mo State Title)
-) Kerry Von Erich over Bob Orton Jr
-) Harley Race & Greg Valentine drew King Kong Brody & Dick The Bruiser via DDQ
-) Rick Martel over Dewey Robertson
-) Manny Fernandez & Bob Brown over Ox Baker & Hercules Hernandez
-) Buzz Tyler over Bobby Duncum via DQ
-) Mark Romero & Spike Huber over The Convict (Jerry Brown) & Yasu Fuji
Andre The Giant =$767.25
Kerry Von Erich =$767.25
Bob Orton Jr =$767.25
Harley Race =$247.50
Greg Valentine =$655.50
King Kong Brody =$535.50
Dick The Bruiser =$405.50
Rick Martel =$486
Dewey Robintson =$198
Manny Fernandez =$143.55
Bob Brown =$
Ox Baker =$143.55
Buzz Tyler =$143.55
Hercules Hernandez =$143.55
Bobby Duncum =$539
Mark Romero =$138.60
Spike Huber =$138.60
Jerry Brown =$138.60
Yasu Fuji =$138.60
Vince McMahon =$200
March 11, 1983-Keil Auditorium (Att: 3,300)
-) King Kong Brody over Crusher Blackwell
-) Harley Race over Rick Martel
(Mo State Title)
-) Kerry Von Erich over The Super Destroyer
-) Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown over Dewey Robertson & Greg Valentine
-) Ray Hernandez over Spike Huber
-) Kim Duc & Yasu Fuji over Mark Romero & Manny Fernandez
-) Roger Kirby over Buzz Tyler
Yohe: Pat O’Connor returned to be booker.)
King Kong Brody =$656.49
Crusher Blackwell =$656.49
Harley Race =$656.49
Rick Martel =$656.49
Kerry Von Erich =$247.50
The Super Destroyer (Erwin) =$462.50
Dick The Bruiser =$380.75
Bob Brown =$248
Dewey Robertson =$198
Greg Valentine =$552.75
Ray Hernandez =$148.50
Spike Huber =$
Kim Duc =$143.55
Yasu Fuji =$143.55
Mark Romero =$143.55
Manny Fernandez =$143.55
Roger Kirby =$143.60
Buzz Tyler =$143.60
Race =$100
Geigel =$150
Terry Garvin =$50
Money in Account =$20,406.64
March 25, 1983-St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,322)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Kerry Von Erich
-) King Kong Brody & David Von Erich drew Harley Race & Greg Valentine
-) Dick The Bruiser over Hercules Hernandez
-) Manny Fernandez over Jerry Brown
-) Bobby Duncum over Mark Romero
-) Spike Huber over Roger Kirby
Ric Flair =$2,424.50
Kerry Von Erich =$2,424.50
King Kong Brody =$830
David Von Erich =$755
Harley Race =$495
Greg Valentine =$813
Dick The Bruiser =$643
Hercules Hernandez =$272.25
Manny Fernandez =$272.25
Jerry Brown =$247.50
Bobby Duncum =$817
Mark Romero =$247.50
Spike Huber =$227.60
Roger Kirby =$237.60
Kim Doc =$247.50 (?)
Yasu Fuji =$247.50 (?)
Rufus Jones =$422.50 (?)
Bob Brown =$322.50 (?)
Money in Account =$32,111.71
Robert Geigel div =$21,124.38
Harley Race div =$4,124.37
Pat O’Connor div =$12,501.25
Verne Gagne div =$18,250
Kiel Aud =$2,967.50
Kiel Aud. =$769
RMK =$300
(Yohe: There is other money coming in or I can read this right. Account is $64,193.47. Many of these card’s main events are being played on Japanese TV. Maybe )
April 15, 1983-St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 2,972)
(Mo State Title)
-) Kerry Von Erich lost to Crusher Blackwell 2/3 falls (Title Change)
-) Greg Valentine over Dick The Bruiser
-) Rick Martel over Bob Orton Jr
-) George Wells over Bobby Duncum
-) Yasu Fuji & Kim Duc over Spike Huber & Bob Brown
-) Roddy Piper over Omar Atlas
-) Dewey Robertson & Eddie Mansfield drew Manny Fernandez & Buzz Tyler
Kerry Von Erich =$597.96
Crusher Blackwell =$597.96
Greg Valentine =$597.96
Dick The Bruiser =$597.96
Rick Martel =$486
Bob Orton Jr =$198
George Wells =$148.50
Bobby Duncum =$398
Yasu Fuji =$138.60
Kim Duc =$138.60
Spike Huber =$138.60
Bob Brown =$188.60
Roddy Piper =$533
Omar Atlas =$138.60
Dewey Robertson =$128.70
Eddie Mansfield =$128.70
Manny Fernandez =$128.70
Buzz Tyler =$128.70
Kiel Aud =$2,967
Kiel Aud =$124
April 29, 1983-Kiel Auditorium (Att:4,355)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Jerry Blackwell 2/3 falls via COR
-) Harley Race over David Von Erich
-) Rick Martel & Bob Brown over Kim Duc & Grizzly Adams (sub Yasu Fuji)
-) Greg Valentine over Buzz Tyler
-) George Wells drew Roddy Piper
-) Bob Orton Jr over Dewey Robertson
-) Manny Fernandez & Mark Romaro & Liz Chase
over
Hercules Hernandez & Bill Cody (sub for Eddie Mansfield) & Leilani Kai
Ric Flair =$1,987.92
Jerry Blackwell =$1,987.92
Harley Race =$396
David Von Erich =$740
Rick Martel =$510.75
Bob Brown =$247.50
Kim Duc =$222.75
Grizzly Adams =$222.75
Greg Valentine =$490
Buzz Tyler =$222.75
George Wells =$222.75
Roddy Piper =$490
Bob Orton Jr =$396
Dewey Robertson =$222.75
Manny Fernandez =$207.90
Mark Romaro =$207.90
Liz Chase =$207.90
Hercules Hernandez =$207.90
Bill Cody =$207.90
Leilani Kai =$207.90
Gary Nelson =$200
Terry Garvin =$100
Sonny Myers =$200
Yasufeti =$100
Ed Warren =$100
Lee Warren =$100
NWA =$500
NWA =$400
Money in Account =$5,561.18
May 13, 1983—Kiel Auditorium (Att:1,590)
(Mo State Title)
-) Crusher Blackwell lost to Harley Race 2/3 falls (Title Change)
-) Kerry Von Erich & George Wells over Kim Duc & Roger Kirby (sub Yasu Fuji)
-) Greg Valentine drew Bruce Reed via N.C.
-) Bobby Duncum over Bob Brown
-) Bob Orton Jr over Manny Fernandez
-) Rick Martel drew Dewey Robertson
-) Mark Romero & Jerry Ho over Hercules Hernandez & Jerry Brown
Crusher Blackwell =$732.60
Harley Race =$732.60
Kerry Von Erich =$247.50
George Wells =$128.70
Kim Duc =$128.70
Tasu Fuji =$108.90
Roger Kirby =$
Greg Valentine =$517.50
Bruce Reed =$247.50
Bobby Duncum =$198
Bob Brown =$128.70
Bob Orton Jr =$198
Manny Fernandez =$108.90
Rick Martel =$498
Dewey Robertson =$108.90
Mark Romero =$108.90
Jerry Ho =$108.90
Hercules Hernandez =$108.90
Jerry Brown =$108.90
Terry Garvin =$75
Kiel Aud =$2,967
Money in account =$14,502.50
RMK =$2,954
Money in Account =$8,816.65
June 10, 1983—Kiel Auditorium (Att: ?)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair lost to Harley Race 2/3 falls (Title Change)
-) Crusher Blackwell won 18 Man Battle Royal
-) Andre The Giant & Bruce Reed & Dick The Bruiser
over
Crusher Blackwell & John Studd & Bobby Duncan
-) Bob Orton Jr drew David Von Erich
-) Gene Kiniski drew Dick Murdoch
-) Roddy Piper drew Bob Brown
-) George Wells & Mark Romero over Dewey Robertson & Hercules Hernandez
Ric Flair =$4,554
Harley Race =$4,554
Crusher Blackwell =$
Andre The Giant =$2,210.88
Bruce Reed =$495
Dick The Bruiser =$661
Crusher Blackwell =$798
John Studd =$ missing
Jesse Ventura =$495 (Wonder if results are wrong & Ventura replaced John Studd ?
Bobby Duncan =$847
Bob Orton Jr =$916.50
David Von Erich =$789.50
Gene Kiniski =$770.50
Dick Murdoch =$765.50
Roddy Piper =$523.75
Bob Brown =$397
George Wells =$297
Mark Romero =$297
Dewey Robertson =$297
Hercules Hernandez =$297
Greg Valentine =$321.75 (?)
NWA =$500
Vince McMahon =$500
Valios =$100
In St Louis you had to lose the Mo State Title if you won the World Title. You couldn’t have both. So Harley was stripped and a tournament was set up to find a new Mo champ on July 15.
Larry Matysik’s first card was on June 18, 1983:
June 18, 1983—St Louis Checkerdome (Att: 4,121)
-) King Kong Brody over Dick Young & Larry Powers (Subs for Black Jack Mulligan) (Ref-Lou Thesz)
-) Bob Sweetan & Sweet Brown Sugar over Tully Blanchard & Bobby Jaggers
(SCW World Title)
-) Adrian Adonis over Scott Casey
-) Randy Savage over Doug Vines
-) Angelo Poffo & Lanny Poffo over Moose Cholak (Handicap match)
-) Debbie Combs over Donna Day
-) Mark Dartelli over Max Blue
-) Spike Huber over Vic Peterson
(Yohe: So Mulligan no showed main event & then ends up on Geigel’s Aug. 5 card. What do you think happened? Larry seems to be getting his talent from San Antonino & the outlaw Poffo group. Adonis jumped from the SCW (S.A. & Blanchard) on Aug 30. He was stripped of they title & the office claimed he lost the world title in St Louis to Casey. His belt might have been the Thesz Belt he won in a tournament over Orton. Thesz hadn’t been used in St Louis for some time because Sam thought he was too old, but kept using washed up Bruiser and O’Connor. I’m sure Larry has talked about this, but I’m moving on & not in the mood to look it up.)
July 15, 1983—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,282)
(Mo State Title Tour Final)
-) Ric Flair over David Von Erich 2/3 falls (Title Change) (20:24)
-) Ric Flair over Butch Reed (12:00)(Semi-final)
-) David Von Erich over Jack Lanza (7:14)(Semi-final)
-) Ric Flair over George Wells (7:17)
-) Butch Reed over Jesse Ventura (7;32)
-) Jack Lanza over Dick The Bruiser (7:12) via DQ
-) David Von Erich over Bob Orton Jr (15:00) via decision
-) Hulk Hogan drew Crusher Blackwell via DCOR Both Eliminated
-) Ric Flair over Bob Brown (11:03)
-) George Wells over Dewey Robertson (15:00) via decision
-) Jesse Ventura over Emil Vachon (4:07)
-) Butch Reed over Baron Von Raschke (9:40)
-) Jack Lanza over Jerry Ho (6:41)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Bobby Duncum (4:16)
-) David Von Erich over Tonga John (4:07)
-) Bob Orton Jr over Manny Fernandez (11:42)
-) Crusher Blackwell over Buzz Tyler (11:15)
-) Hulk Hogan over Korsika Korchenko (2:22)
Ric Flair =$693
Bob Brown =$357.40
George Wells =$297
Dewey Robertson =$257.40
Jesse Ventura =$321.75
Emil Vachon =$257.40
Butch Reed =$495
Baron Von Raschke =$297
Jack Lanza =$495
Jerry Ho =$257.40
Dick The Bruiser =$511.75
Bobby Duncum =$649
David Von Erich =$1,037
Bob Orton Jr =$647.50
Manny Fernandez =$257.40
Tonga John =$257.40
Crusher Blackwell =$782
Buzz Tyler =$257.40
Hulk Hogan =$829
Korsika Korchenko =$257.40
Ed Warren =$125
Lee Warren =$125
Terry Garvin =$75
E. Smith =$125
Kiel Aud.=$2,967.50
Kiel Aud =$3,267.83
(Yohe: Flair wanted to be Mo State Champion & asked for it, so they gave it to him. Maybe that explains $693. A historical card that might have had the first ever Flair/Hogan match drew only 6,282. The real star in St Louis seemed to be the world title more than any wrestler. )
Aug. 5, 1983—Kiel Auditorium
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ric Flair 2/3 Falls
-) Hulk Hogan & Dick The Bruiser & Ron Ritchie (Sub for David Von Erich)
over
Crusher Blackwell & Blackjack Mulligan & Baron Von Raschke
-) Bob Orton Jr over Rick Martel
-) Super Destroyer over George Wells
-) Barry Windham over Tonga John
-) Bob Brown & Princess Victoria over Roger Kirby & Leilani Kai
-) Ron Ritchie over Steve Hall
Harley Race =$3,069
Ric Flair =$3,069
Hulk Hogan =$1,058.30
Dick The Bruiser =$784
Ron Ritchie =$495
Crusher Blackwell =$1,031.30
Blackjack Mulligan =$
Baron Von Raschke =$594
Bob Orton Jr =$819
Rick Martel =$577
Scott Erwin =$346.50
George Wells =$272.25
Barry Windham =$866
Tonga John =$272.25
Bob Brown =$472
Princess Victoria =$247.50
Roger Kirby =$272.25
Leilani Kai =$247.50
Steve Hall =$297.50
Ed Warren =$140
Lee Warren =$140
Ed Smith =$140
Terry Garvin =$75
Kiel Aud =$2,967.50
(Yohe: Roger Deem, in his book, said that Muchnick was paid $1,500 by the KPLR owner for each TV taping, and that money was used to pay the talent. Jobbers & minor guys got $20 to $25 per match worker. Stars got between $150 to $350. Depended on how many guys were used. Three shows were made from each taping. Referees got $50 and announcer Joe Garagiola got $40. Matysik got $50. All of this matches up pretty well with the ledger but names aren’t always noted. Around this time, Geigel started to use the KC program & not tape in St Louis…..to save money. Sept 10, 1983 was the last “Wrestling At The Chase” program.)
Aug. 26, 1983—Kiel Auditorium
-) Hulk Hogan over Crusher Blackwell via COR
-) Dick The Bruiser drew The Super Destroyer via N. C.
-) David Von Erich & Jerry Lawler over Blaskjacks Jack Mulligan & Jack Lanza
-) Barry Windham over Baron Von Raschke
-) Roger Kirby over Jerry Ho (sub for Dusty Rhodes)
-) Bob Orton Jr over George Wells
-) Ron Ritchie & Mark Romero over Sheik Abdulah (Jack Cougar) & Buck Robley
Hulk Hogan =$990
Crusher Blackwel=$990
Dick The Bruiser =$792
The Super Destroyer =$792
David Von Erich =$740
Jerry Lawler =$759
Jack Mulligan =$866
Jack Lanza =$396
Barry Windham =$742.25
James Raschke =$297
Roger Kirby =$262.85
Jerry Ho =$ missing
Bob Orton Jr =$609
George Wells =$198
Ron Ritchie =$248
Mark Romero =$198
Sheik Abdulah (Jack Cougar) =$ missing
Buck Robley =$547
Yohe: Larry was using Randy Savage on his cards, so it’s interesting to see Lawler show up.
Sept. 16, 1983—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 4,107)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ric Flair lost to David Von Erich 2/3 falls (Title Change) (won clean with the faceclaw)
-) Hulk Hogan over Crusher Blackwell
-) Barry Windham & Austin Idol (sub for The Bruiser) over Super Destroyer & Bob Orton Jr
-) King Parsons over Roger Kirby
-) Jack Mulligan over Jerry Ho
-) Buck Robley over Ron Ritchie
-) George Wells & Bob Brown over Jerry Brown & Sheik Abdullah
Ric Flair =$990
David Von Erich =$990
Hulk Hogan =$990
Crusher Blackwell =$990
Barry Windham =$866
Austin Idol =$ missing ?
Super Destroyer =$396
Bob Orton Jr =$708
King Parsons =$520.25
Roger Kirby =$297.50
Jack Mulligan =$767
Jerry Ho =$222.75
Buck Robley =$347
Ron Ritchie =$277.70
George Wells =$222.75
Bob Brown =$222.75
Jerry Brown =$ missing
Sheik Abdullah =$ missing
Yohe: This was the last page & I have no more. So this project ends. Thanks again to Harry White.
Steve Yohe obtained this info from the estate of Pat O'Connor:
Years ago Harry White sent me photocopies of the General Ledger of the St Louis Wrestling Club (Sam Muchnick). I believe Harry got the papers from the estate of Pat O’Connor. I found the paper in my garage this morning. Some of it is hard to read & figure out, but I’m going to attempt to give the payoffs for some of the St. Louis cards. The earliest one are the hardest. So:
Jan. 4, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,055—sellout)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race drew David Von Erich 2/3 falls (60:00 1-1)
-) Kevin Von Erich drew Dick Murdoch via DDQ
(WWF WC)
-) Bob Backlund over Tom Andrews
(Woman WTC)
-) Leilani Kai & Judy Martin over Winona Little Heart & Kandi Maloy 2/3 falls
-) Lord Alfred Hayes drew Pat O’Connor
-) Ed Wiskoski & Bob Brown over Ronnie Etchison & Art Thomas
-) Eddie Gilbert over Ron McFarlane
Owners listed as Verne Gagne, Robert Geigel, Patrick J. O’Connor & H. Race received a payment of $2,713.35 in Jan. Sam Muchnick got $11,524.76
Harley Race = $3,512.24
David Von Erich = $3,433.02
Kevin Von Erich = $742.50
Bob Backlund = $844.50
Tom Andrews = $462
Dick Murdock = $624.50
Leilani Kai = $512.25
Judy Martin= $512.25
Winona Little Heart= $512.25
Kandi Maloy= $512.25
Alfred Hayes = $571
Page runs out
Jan. 25, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,053—sellout)
-) King Kong Brody & Dick Murdoch over Andre the Giant & Dick the Bruiser (Dick pined Dick)
-) Battle Royal-won by Andre & Bruiser
(Mo State Title)
-) Kevin Von Erich over Jack Brisco
-) David Von Erich & Art Thomas over Bob Brown & Lord Alfred Hayes
-) Pat O’Connor over Ed Wiskoski
-) Takachiho (Kabuki) over Kerry Brown
-) Eddie Gilbert & Tommy Sharpe over Ron McFarlane & Billy Howard
Andre Roussemoff = $1,852.26
Richard Afflis = $910
King Kong Bundy = $916
Jack Brisco = $1,140
Kevin Von Erich = $1.000
Alfred Hayes = $521.50
Bob Brown = $346.50
David Von Erich = $554.50
Art Thomas = $494.50
Ed Wiskoski = $321.75
Pat O’Connor = $407.50
Kerry Brown = $297
Billy Howard = $297
Eddie Gilbert = $297
Tommy Sharpe = $297
Frank Valois = $357.50
Vince McMahan = $740
Feb. 8, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,465)
(Mo. State Title)
-) Kevin Von Erich over Dick Murdoch 2/3 falls via DQ
-) King Kong Brody drew David Von Erich via DDQ
-) Wendi Richter & Tom Andrews over Fabulous Moolah & Bob Brown (Richter pined Moolah)
-) Art Thomas drew Ed Wiskoski
-) Tiny Tim over Billy the Kid
-) Pat O’Connor & Eddie Gilbert & Kerry Brown over Takachiho & Carlos Rodriguez & Ron Mc Farlane
Kevin Von Erich = $1,300.00
Dick Murdoch = $867
King Kong Brody=$612.50
David Von Erich = $653.50
Lillian Ellison = $451.50
Bob Brown = $331
Wanda Richter =$481.50
Tom Andrews = $331
Art Thomas = $237.35
Ed Wiskoski = $296.35
Takachiho = $296.35
Eddie Gilbert = $296.35
Kerry Brown = $296.35
Pat O’Connor = $296.35
Tiny Tim = $163.35
Billy the Kid = $163.35
Keil Aud. = $2,967.50
Feb. 22, 1980—Kiel Aud. (Att: 8,681)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Kevin Von Erich 2/3 falls
-) David Von Erich over Lord Alfred Hayes
-) King Kong Brody over Art Thomas
-) Jack Brisco over Bob Brown
-) Pak-Song & Takachiho over Pat O’Connor & Tom Andrews
-) Ed Wiskoski over Tommy Sharp
-) Eddie Gilbert & Kerry Brown over Ron McFarlane & Billy Howard
Harley Race = $2,135.83
Kevin Von Erich = $2,135.83
David Von Erich = $505
Lord Alfred Hayes=$472
King Kong Brody= $515.75
Art Thomas =$420.25
Jack Brisco = $744
Bob Brown = $321.75
Pak-Song = $272.25
Takachiho = $272.25
Pat O’Connor = $390.75
Tom Andrews = $272.25
Tommy Sharp= $257.40
Ed Wiskoski = $257.40
Eddie Gilbert= $257.40
Kerry Brown= $257.40
Ron McFarlane =$257.40
Billy Howard= $257.40
NWA Booking of Champion=$475
March 7, 1980- St Louis (Att: 7,896)
-) Ric Flair over Jack Brisco 2/3 falls (ref-O’Connor)
-) David Von Erich & The Bruiser over King Kong Brody & Bob Brown
(Mo State Title)
-) Kevin Von Erich over Ed Wiskoski
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund over Dick Murdoch via DQ
-) Pak-Song & Takachiho over Kerry Brown & George Wells
-) Eddie Gilbert over Billy Howard
-) Tom Andrews drew The Mongol
Ric Flair = $1,875.77
Jack Brisco = $1,885.77
David Von Erich = $490.15
Richard Afflis = $392.75
King Kong Brody = $575.75
Bob Brown = $297
Kevin Von Erich = $490.15
Ed Wiskoski = $282.15
Bob Backlind = $723
Dick Murdoch = $501,75
Pak-Song = $257.40
Takachiho = $257.40
Kerry Brown = $257.40
George Wells = $257.40
Eddie Gilbert = $257.40
Billy Howard = $257.40
Tom Andrews = $393.40
The Mongol = $247.40
Keil Aud. Rent = $2,967.50
March 28,1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,781)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race drew Ric Flair 2/3 falls via DCOR
-) King Kong Brody & Dick Murdoch over Kevin Von Erich & Jerry Oates
-) Dick The Bruiser over Takachiho
-) Ken Patera over Tom Andrews
-) George Wells & Pat O’ Connor over Pak-Song & Ron McFalane
-) Bob Brown over Billy Howard
-) Ed Wiskoski over Eddie Gilbert
Harley Race = $3,414.63
Ric Flair = $3,414.63
King Kong Brody = $618.25
Dick Murdoch = $580.25
Kevin Von Erich = $672.25
Jerry Oates = $534
Dick The Bruiser = $592.25
Takachiho = $321.75
Ken Patera = 693.50
Tom Andrews = $321.75
George Wells = $376.20
Pat O’ Connor = $541.25
Pak-Song = $297
Ron McFalane = $297
Bob Brown = $321.75
Billy Howard = $297
Ed Wiskoski = $297
Eddie Gilbert = $297
NWA Booking of Champion = $650
Pat O’Connor got an advance on 1sr QT = $2,000
Money in account= $55,713.30
April 11, 1960 Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,258)
-) Kevin Von Erich over King Kong Brody via DQ
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund drew Ken Patera (30:00)
-) George Wells & Dick The Bruiser & Pat O’Connor
over
Dick Murdoch & Ed Wiskoski & Bob Brown
-) Rocky Johnson over Lord Alfred Hayes
-) Jerry Oates drew Takachiho
-) Ron McFarlane & Pak-Song over Eddie Gilbert & Tom Andrews
Kevin Von Erich = $891
King Kong Brody = $891
Bob Backlund = $795
Ken Patera = $665
George Wells = $198
Dick The Bruiser = $325.50
Pat O’Connor = #317.50
Dick Murdoch = $422.75
Ed Wiskoski = $198
Bob Brown = $198
Rocky Johnson = $533.50
Lord Alfred Hayes = $397.75
Jerry Oates = $328
Takachiho = $198
Ron McFarlane = $198
Pak-Song = $198
Eddie Gilbert = $198
Tom Andrews = $198
1st Qt cut to owners
Verne Gagne = $12,843.75
Bob Brown = $12,843.75
Harley Race = $12,843.75
Sam Muchnick = $23,625
Pat O’ Connor = $10,843.75
April 25, 1980 – Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,196)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ric Flair 2/3 falls
(Mo State Title)
-) Kevin Von Erich lost to Ken Patera (title change)
-) Dick The Bruiser & Pat O’Connor over King Kong Brody & Dick Murdoch
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund over Bob Brown
-) George Wells drew Ed Wiskoski
-) Jerry Oates over Scandor Akbar via DQ
-) Pak-Song & Takachiho over Tommy Sharp & Kerry Brown 2/3 falls (2-0)
Harley Race = $2,631.34
Ric Flair = $2,631.34
Kevin Von Erich = $667
Ken Patera = $820
Dick The Bruiser = $536
Pat O’Connor = $466
King Kong Brody = $606
Dick Murdoch = $571
Bob Backlund = $801
Bob Brown = $396
George Wells = $272.25
Ed Wiskoski = $272.25
Jerry Oates = $472.25
Scandor Akbar = $272.25
Pak-Song = $272.25
Takachiho = $272.25
Tommy Sharp = $272.25
Kerry Brown = $272.25
NWA = $550
Ric Flair’s air fare for 3 = $181
Romana Isbell’s fare = $86.80
June 13,1980-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 9,546)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Rocky Johnson 2/3 falls via UTC
-) Dick Murdoch & Killer Karl Kox over King Kong Brody & Pat O’Connor
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund over Lord Alfred Hayes (sub for Wiskoski)
-) David Von Erich over Bob Brown
-) Takachiho over George Wells
-) Bobby Jaggers over Billy Howard
-) Kerry Brown & Tom Andrews over Scandor Akbar & Tommy Sharp
Harley Race = $2,557.33
Rocky Johnson = $2,157.33
Dick Murdoch = $566.50
Killer Karl Kox = $586.50
King Kong Brody = $509.50
Pat O’Connor = $419.50
Bob Backlund = $721
Lord Alfred Hayes = $493
David Von Erich = $541.75
Bob Brown = $321.75
Takachiho = $297
George Wells = $197
Bobby Jaggers = $297
Billy Howard = $297
Kerry Brown = $297
Tom Andrews = $297
Scandor Akbar = $297
NWA= $525
Money in account=$30,745.56
July 12, 1980-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,490)
-) David Von Erich over Ric Flair
-) Dick The Bruiser drew Dick Murdoch via DCOR
-) Ted DiBase & Rufus R. Jones & Pat O’Connor
over
Killer Karl Kox & Bob Brown & Ox Baker
-) Baron Von Raschke over Kerry Brown
-) Winona Little Heart & Wendi Richter over Vivian St John & Judy Martin 2/3 falls
-) Bobby Jaggers over Yoshi Momota
David Von Erich = $787.56
Ric Flair = $787.56
Dick The Bruiser = $787.56
Dick Murdoch = $787.56
Ted DiBase = $492.50
Rufus R. Jones = $247.50
Pat O’Connor = $309.50
Karl Kox = $382.50
Bob Brown = $247.50
Bob Baker = $415.50
Baron Von Raschke = $475.50
Kerry Brown = $198
Winona Little Heart = $237.50
Wendi Richter = $237.50
Vivian St John = $237.50
Judy Martin = $237.50
Bobby Jaggers = $270
Yoshi Momota = $198
David Von Erich expenses = $50
Lillian Ellison Ent. = $100
Owner Payoff (Remember St Louis was a seasonal promotion)
Sam Muchnick = $6,300
Verne Gagne = $3,425
Harley Race = $3,425
Bob Geigel = $3,425
Pat O’Connor = $3,425
Aug. 8, 1980-St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,420)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ken Patera 2/3 falls (referee Lou Thesz)
-) David Von Erich over Baron Von Raschke
-) Rufus R. Jones & Dick The Bruiser & Pat O’Connor & Kevin Von Erich
over
Dick Murdoch & Takachiho & Roger Kirby & Killer Karl Kox
(WWF)
-) Bob Backlund over Buzz Tyler
-) Bob Brown over Jesse Barr
-) Kerry Brown drew Billy Howard
Harley Race = $2,968.42
Ken Patera = $ 2,968.42
Lou Thesz = Don’t see any note that might be his payoff
David Von Erich = $682.75
Baron Von Raschke = $699.25
Rufus R. Jones = $396
Dick The Bruiser = $476
Pat O’Connor = $476
Kevin Von Erich = $682.75
Dick Murdoch = $663
Takachiho = $371.25
Roger Kirby = $472
Killer Karl Kox = $554
Bob Bachlund =$912
Buzz Tyler=$321.75
Bob Brown = $346.50
Jesse Barr = $311.75
Kerry Brown = $321.75
Billy Howard = $321.75
Richard M. Kawanishi = $150
Kiel Auditorium rent = $2,967.50 (may be rent on the next show—money paid in advance)
(Yohe: The following was a huge show, that Sam had been building to sense a Jan. 4, 1980 draw between Race & David. That match drew a 11,055 sellout, but Sam build it up for 9 months before a rematch in St Louis took place. Shows Sam’s booking skills & smarts.)
Oct. 3, 1980—St Louis Checkerdome (Att: 15,464)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over David Von Erich 2/3 falls
-) King Kong Brody & Baron Von Raschke & Dick Murdoch
over
Pat O’Connor & Dick The Bruiser & Rufus Jones
(Mo State Title)
-) Ken Patera drew Ted DiBiase
-) Fabulous Moolah & Sandy Partlow over Kandi Maloy & Betty Torres 2/3 falls
-) Kevin Von Erich over Takachiho
-) Bob Sweetan over Spike Huber
-) Mike George drew Bob Brown
Harley Race = $5,222.52
David Von Erich = $5,222.52
King Kong Brody = $643
Baron Von Raschke = $755
Dick Murdoch = $725
Pat O’Connor = $664
Dick The Bruiser = $641
Rufus Jones = $495
Ken Patera = $1,047.50
Ted DiBiase = $894
Fabulous Moolah = $779
Sandy Parttao = $396
Kandi Maloy = $496
Betty Torres = $284
Robin Jones = $396
Kevin Von Erich = $656.50
Takachiho = $396
Bob Sweetan = $396
Spike Huber = $396
Mike George = $396
Bob Brown = $396
NWA Booking = $1,000
Referee = $250
Referee = $250
Referee = $250
Police = $29.77
Larry M. bonus = $250
(Yohe: Thru time, I’ve seen very few super cards that Moolah couldn’t get herself booked on. No wonder the women hate her.)
Oct. 30, 1980 Owner Payoff
Sam Muchnick = $3,150
Verne Gagne = $1,712.50
Harley Race = $1,712.50
Bob Geigel = $1,712.50
Pat O’Connor = $1,712.50
The United Way = $400
Nov. 7, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 7,896)
(NWA WC vs WWF Champion)
-) Harley Race over Bob Backlund 2/3 falls via DQ
-) Dory Funk Jr (sub for DiBiase) over Baron Von Raschke
-) Pat O’Connor & Rufus Jones over Mike George & Bob Sweetan
-) Dick The Bruiser over Buzz Tyler
-) Kevin Von Erich over Billy Howard
-) Takachiho drew Spike Huber (sub for Brody, who’s son was born Nov. 7)
-) Akiro Sato & Pepper Torres over Bob Brown & Leilani Kai 2/3 falls
Harley Race = $1,793.12
Bob Backlund = $1,793.12
Dory Funk Jr = $297
Baron Von Raschke = $407.50
Pat O’Connor = $307.75
Rufus Jones = $222.75
Mike George = $222.75
Bob Sweetan = $222.75
Dick The Bruiser = $343.50
Buzz Tyler = $207.90
Kevin Von Erich = $565.50
Billy Howard = $207.90
Takachiho = $207.90
Spike Huber = $355.90
Akiro Sato = $207.90
Pepper Torres = $307.90
Bob Brown = $207.90
Leilani Kai = $307.90
Someone got $469 (Yohe: Could it have been Brody?)
NWA = $400
Advance to Pat O’Connor = $3,000
(Yohe: I love Backlund matches, but to me, it’s a big negative that he couldn’t draw more than 7,898 in St Louis for a title unification match with Harley. It’s also looks terrible for Sam & booker O’Conner that they couldn’t get the St Louis fans interested in such a super match. You would think they could get fans from all over the mid-west and the East to travel to see the match. It seems like a disaster and a black eye to everyone involved.)
Nov. 21, 1980—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 7,905)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ken Patera lost to Ted DiBiase (Title change)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Ric Flair (Lumberjack match)
(WWF Title)
-) Bob Backlund over Bob Sweetan
-) King Kong Brody drew Dick Murdoch via DDQ
-) Takachiho & Buzz Tyler over Rufus Jones & Pat O’Connor
-) Bob Brown over Art Crews
-) Mike George & Roger Kirby over Eddie Gilbert & Akio Sato
Ken Patera =$1,028.46
Ted DiBiase =$1,028.46
Dick The Bruiser =$1,028.46
Ric Flair =$1,028.46
Bob Backlund =$796
Bob Sweetan = not listed
King Kong Brody =$680.50
Dick Murdoch =$664.50
Takachiho =$297
Buzz Tyler =$297
Rufus Jones =$297
Pat O’Connor =$377
Bob Brown =$272.25
Art Crews =$247.50
Mike George =$247.50
Roger Kirby =$247.50
Eddie Gilbert =$348.50
Akio Sato =$247.50
Money in account=$47,452.25
(Yohe: That’s all the info I have on 1980.)
Jan. 2, 1981-Keil Auditorium (Att: 8,580)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ken Patera 2/3 falls
-) King Kong Brody & Pat O’Connor over Big John Studd & Mike Kelly (sub for Murdoch)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ted DiBiase over Ox Baker
-) David Von Erich over Bob Brown
-) Rufus Jones over Mike Kelly
-) Buzz Tyler & Sandy Partlow over Kerry Brown & Jean Antone
-) Bruce Reed over Ben Deleone
(Yohe: I’ve hear it said that wrestlers didn’t no show in St Louis, but you do find them doing it. My guess is they’re human & it happens everywhere.)
Harley Race = $2,332.25
Ken Patera = $ 2,242.25
King Kong Brody = $395
Pat O’Connor = $394
Big John Studd = $523
Mike Kelly = $ 297
Ted DiBiase = $621.50
Ox Baker = $792
David Von Erich = $648.50
Bob Brown = $321.75
Rufus Jones = $272.25
Mike Kelly = $272.25
Buzz Tyler = $272.25
Sandy Partlow = $272.25
Kerry Brown = $272.25
Jean Antone = $272.25
Bruce Reed = $272.25
Ben Deleone = $272.25
NWA Booking = $400
Jan. 23, 1981—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,081—sellout)
-) Battle Royal (Draw between Andre The Giant and Bruce Reed)
-) King Kong Brody & Andre The Giant over Ric Flair & Dick Murdoch (Brody pined Murdoch)
-) Kevin Von Erich over Big John Studd via DQ
-) Dick The Bruiser & Spike Huber over Ox Baker & Buzz Tyler
-) Pat O’Connor over Billy Starr
-) Pat & Mike Kelly over Jerry Roberts & Bruce Reed
-) Terry Taylor drew Bob Brown
(Yohe: In my opinon, a draw in a battle royal is bad booking.)
King Kong Brody =$1,089
Andre The Giant =$1,839.37
Ric Flair =$1,089
Dick Murdoch =$1,089 (not listed in B.R. by Larry)
Kevin Von Erich =$769.50 (not listed in B.R. by Larry)
Big John Studd =$777.50
Dick The Bruiser =$625
Spike Huber =$396
Ox Baker =$745.50
Buzz Tyler =$396
Pat O’Connor =$539.50
Billy Starr =$396
Pat Kelly =$371.25
Mike Kelly =$371.25
Jerry Roberts =$371.25
Bruce Reed =$371.25
Terry Taylor =$371.25
Bob Brown =$420.75
Kiel Aud = $2,967.50
(Yohe: Muchnick’s wife dies on Jan. 31. Sam states he plans to retire at the end of 1981. Will spits his shares between Gagne, Geigel & Race. Booker O’Connor was short on money. Sam told Larry not to join in and buy stock, because he had very little faith in the future of St Louis wrestling (without him). Tells Larry to never put his own money into the business.)
Feb. 6, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 9,840)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race lost to Ted DiBiase 2/3 falls via DQ
-) The Bruiser & King Kong Brody & Spike Huber
over
Dick Murdoch & Bob Brown & Big John Studd
-) Rufus Jones over JJ Dillon via DQ
-) Bruce Reed drew Buzz Tyler
-) Sandy Partlow over Karen Harrington
-) Terry Taylor & Jerry Roberts over Mike & Pat Kelly
(O’Connor booked the “Dusty finish in the main event.)
Harley Race =$2,580.49
Ted DiBiase =$2,580.49
Dick The Bruiser (always listed as Dick Afflis) =$581.50
King Kong Brody =$703.50
Spike Huber =$445.50
Dick Murdoch =$781.50
Bob Brown =$445.50
Big John Studd =$667.50
Rufus Jones =$396
JJ Dillon =$396
Bruce Reed =$371.25
Buzz Tyler =$371.25
Sandy Partlow =$346.50
Karen Harrington =$346.50
Terry Taylor =$346.50
Jerry Roberts =$346.50
Mike Kelly =$346.50
Pat Kelly =$346.50
NWA Booking =$500
Kiel Aud. =$1,075.49
March 20, 1981—Kiel Auditorium (10,822)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Dick The Bruiser 2/3 falls (Dick lost 1st fall via DQ)
-) Baron Von Raschke & Dick Murdoch over David Von Erich & Pat O’Connor
-) Rufus Jones over John Studd
-) Pat & Mike Kelly drew Bob Brown & Terry Taylor
-) Spike Huber over John Valiant
-) Bruce Reed over Ox Baker via DQ
-) J. J. Dillon over Tom Andrews
Harley Race =$3,173.36
Dick The Bruiser =$3,173.36
Baron Von Raschke =$679.50
Dick Murdoch =$751.50
David Von Erich =$734.50
Pat O’Connor =$445.50
Rufus Jones =$445.50
John Studd =$679.50
Pat Kelly =$381.15
Mike Kelly =$381.15
Bob Brown =$381.15
Terry Taylor =$381.15
Spike Huber =$381.15
John Valiant =$546.15
Bruce Reed =$381.15
Ox Baker =$627.15
J. J. Dillon =$381.15
Tom Andrews =$463.15
NWA booking=$600
Kiel Aud. =$2,967.50
(Yohe: O’Connor had been having trouble with keeping tract of his booking since Sam’s wife’s death. So Larry had been helping out. Around this time Larry replaced O’Connor (I would have firer Pat for booking Rufus over Studd), even tho O’Connor was given credit as co-booker. Sam agreed to stay on another year as a consultant.)
Money in account=$91,703.16
April 3, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 4,983)
-) Ric Flair over David Von Erich
-) Rufus Jones over Dick Murdoch via DQ
-) Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown (sub for Butch Reed) over Baron Von Raschke & John Studd
-) Kerry Von Erich over Pat Kelly (sub for Ox Baker)
-) J. J. Dillon over Art Crews (sub for Terry Taylor)
-) Pat O’Connor drew Buzz Tyler
-) Mike & Pat Kelly over Bob Brown & Art Crews
Ric Flair =$719.97
David Von Erich =$719.97
Rufus Jones =$619.97
Dick Murdoch =$719.97
Dick The Bruiser =$409.50
Bob Brown =$257.40
Baron Von Raschke =$511.50
John Studd =$481.50
Kerry Von Erich =$545.50
Pat Kelly =$ ?
J. J. Dillon =$168.30
Art Crews =$257.40
Pat O’Connor =$341.50
Buzz Tyler =$168.30
Mike Kelly =$ ?
Bob Brown =$257.40
Art Crews =$ ?
Kiel Aud. =$2,967.50
Chase-Park Hotel =$359.50
1st Qt advance ?
Giegel =$2,500
O’Connor =$1,000
1st QT payoff
Muchnick =$6,670
Gagne =$12,832.50
Geigel =$11,782.50
O’Connor =$6,932.50
Race =$14,282.50
Buddy Fund =$92
Account total =$21,829.67
April 24,1981—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 8,465)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race drew Ric Flair 2/3 falls (60:00)
-) Bobby Jaggers & Dick Murdoch over Bob Brown & Dick The Bruiser
-) Big John Studd over Pat O’Connor
-) Kerry & David Von Erich over Mike & Pat Kelly
-) J. J. Dillon drew Spike Huber via DCOR
-) Terry Taylor drew Buzz Tyler
-) Bruce Reed over Mike Blood
Harley Race =$2,269.42
Ric Flair =$2,269.42
Bobby Jaggers =$345.50
Dick Murdoch =$697.25
Bob Brown =$371.25
Dick The Bruiser =$645.50
Big John Studd =$605.25
Pat O’Connor =$467.25
Kerry Von Erich =$669.25
David Von Erich =$669.25
Mike Kelly =$297
Pat Kelly =$297
J. J. Dillon =$297
Spike Huber =$297
Terry Taylor =$297
Buzz Tyler =$297
Bruce Reed =$297
Mike Blood =$297
NWA Booking =$450
Police bullproof vest =$100
Kiel=$666.16
Chase Park Plaza =$341.17
Kiel=$2,967.50
Checkerdome =$3,000
May 15, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 8,159)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ted DiBiase over Ric Flair 2/3 falls
-) Baron Von Raschke & Dick Murdoch over Kerry & David Von Erich
-) Dusty Rhodes over Bobby Jaggers
-) Dick The Bruiser over Big John Studd
-) Rufus Jones over J. J. Dillon
-) Buzz Tyler & Sandy Partlow over Bob Brown & Shirley Black
Ted DiBiase =$1,854.92
Ric Flair =$1,854.92
Baron Von Raschke =$531
Dick Murdoch =$589
Kerry Von Erich =$595
David Von Erich =$595
Dusty Rhodes =$569.75
Bobby Jaggers =$297
Dick The Bruiser =$476.75
Big John Studd =$581
Rufus Jones =$272.25
J. J. Dillon =$272.25
Buzz Tyler =$257.40
Sandy Partlow =$257.40
Bob Brown =$272.25
Shirley Black =$257.40
Office of Athletes =$1,374.01
TV payoffs
Bruce Reed =$257.40
Steve Lawler =$257.40
June 12, 1981—Checkerdome (Att: 16,088 with a record gate)
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ted DiBiase 2/3 falls
-) 18 man Battle Royal won by Pat O’Connor over Flair (Pat had subbed for injured Steve Lawler)
-) Dick The Bruiser & Dusty Rhodes over Ric Flair & Ken Patera via DQ
-) Dick Murdoch drew Kerry Von Erich via DCOR
-) Rocky Johnson & Bob Brown over Buzz Tyler & J. J. Dillon
-) Jack Brisco over Bobby Heenan
-) Rufus Jones & Terry Gibbs over Gene Lewis & Bob Sweetan
-) Spike Huber over Steve Lawler
Harley Race =$5,390.24
Ted DiBiase =$5,390.24
Pat O’Connor =$896
Dick The Bruiser =$863
Dusty Rhodes =$851
Ric Flair =$933
Ken Patera =$889
Dick Murdoch =$1,039
Kerry Von Erich =$991
Rocky Johnson =$981
Bob Brown =$495
Buzz Tyler =$396
J. J. Dillon =$495
Jack Brisco =$1,001
Bobby Heenan =$741
Rufus Jones =$396
Terry Gibbs =$396
Gene Lewis =$396
Bob Sweetan =$396
Spike Huber =$396
Steve Lawler =$396
NWA Booking =$900
Chas venator =$300
Joe Tangaro =$200
Lee Warren =$200
Chuck Brown =$200
TV Money
Bob Brown =$185
City Tax =$818.93
July 17, 1981—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,840)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ted Dibiase over Baron Von Raschke
-) Ric Flair over Pat O’Connor
-) Jack Brisco & Dick The Bruiser & Kerry Von Erich
over
Dick Murdoch & Ken Patera & J. J. Dillon
-) Bob Sweetan over Gene Lewis
-) Wendi Richter & Joyce Grable over Jill Fontaine & Carol Sommers
-) Bob Brown drew Buzz Tyler
Ted Dibiase =$723.87
Baron Von Raschke =$723.87
Ric Flair =$723.87
Pat O’Connor =$623.87
Jack Brisco =$605.50
Dick The Bruiser =$365.50
Kerry Von Erich =$545.50
Dick Murdoch =$
Ken Patera =$543.50
J. J. Dillon =$247.50
Bob Sweetan =$158.40
Gene Lewis =$158.40
Wendi Richter =$158.40
Joyce Grable =$158.40
Jill Fontaine =$475.20
Carol Sommers =$158.40
Bob Brown =$148.40
Buzz Tyler =$158.40
Kiel Auditorium =$2,967.50
Aug. 7, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,414)
(NWA WC)
-) Dusty Rhodes over Ric Flair 2/3 falls
-) Jack Brisco drew Ken Patera via DDQ
-) Rocky Johnson drew David Von Erich
-) Kerry Von Erich & Dick The Bruiser over Baron Von Raschke & Dick Murdoch
-) Pat O’Connor over Bobby Jaggers
-) Bobo Brazil over Gene Lewis via DQ
-) Buzz Tyler & J.J. Dillon over Bob Sweetan & Ron Sexton
Dusty Rhodes =$2,883.86
Ric Flair =$2,383.86
Jack Brisco =$813
Ken Patera =$765
Rocky Johnson =$646.50
David Von Erich =$642.50
Kerry Von Erich =$642.50
Dick The Bruiser =$547.50
Baron Von Raschke =$592.50
Dick Murdoch =$681.50
Pat O’Connor =$346.50
Bobby Jaggers =$272.25
Bobo Brazil =$272.25
Gene Lewis =$272.25
Buzz Tyler =$272.25
J.J. Dillon =$272.25
Bob Sweetan =$272.25
Ron Sexton =$272.25
Kiel Aud=$1,627.82
NWA=$600
Sept. 11, 1981—(Att: 10,985)
-) Harley Race over Kerry Von Erich
-) Jack Brisco over Ken Patera (Texas Death Match)
-) David Von Erich & Dick The Bruiser over Sgt Slaughter & John Valiant (sub for Murdoch)
-) Rufus Jones drew Baron Von Raschke
-) Billy Robinson drew Pat O’Connor via No Contest
-) Bob Sweetan over Buzz Tyler
-) Gene Lewis & J. J. Dillon over Bob Brown & Terry Gibbs
Harley Race =$1,494.13
Kerry Von Erich =$1,494.13
Jack Brisco =$1,494.13
Ken Patera =$1,494.13
David Von Erich =$741.50
Dick The Bruiser =$648.50
Sgt Slaughter =$691.50
John Valiant =$681.50
Rufus Jones =$445.50
Baron Von Raschke =$691.50
Page ends
TV Talent=$1,500
Oct. 2, 1981—Checkerdome (Att: 18,055-record attendance & gate record)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair drew Harley Race 2/3 falls (60:00 1-1)
-) Andre The Giant & Rocky Johnson over Sgt Slaughter & Ken Patera via DQ
(Mo State Title)
-) Ted DiBiase lost to Jack Brisco (Title Change)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Baron Von Raschke
-) Kevin, David, & Kerry Von Erich over Greg Valentine & J. J. Dillon & John Valiant
-) Rufus Jones over Gene Lewis
-) Dewey Robertson drew Bob Brown
Ric Flair =$4,950
Harley Race =$4,950
Andre The Giant =$2,960
Rocky Johnson =$
Sgt Slaughter =$696
Ken Patera =$954
Ted DiBiase =$1,033
Jack Brisco =$1,028
Dick The Bruiser =$1,011
Baron Von Raschke =$840
Kevin Von Erich =$892
David Von Erich =$892
Kerry Von Erich =$892
Greg Valentine =$794
J. J. Dillon =$694
John Valiant =$852
Rufus Jones =$396
Gene Lewis =$396
Dewey Robertson =$396
Bob Brown =$495
NWA =$700
Vince McMahon =$400
O’Connor advance =$2,000
Trans O’Connor=$206
Owner Payoff
Muchnick =$2,403.50
Gagne =$4,624.13
Geigel =$5,146.62
Race =$5,146.62
O’Connor =$1,579.13
NWA Convention =$131
Office of Athletes =$924.11
Sales – use taxes =$4,613.61
Oct. 23, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,840)
(Mo State Title)
-) Jack Brisco lost to Ken Patera 2/3 falls (Title change)
-) David Von Erich over Sgt Slaughter
-) Dusty Rhodes & Kerry Von Erich over Greg Valentine & Ox Baker
-) Billy Robinson drew Baron Von Raschke
-) Rocky Johnson over J. J. Dillon
-) Joyce Grable over Kandi Maloy
-) Bob Brown & Dewey Robertson over Gene Lewis & Ron McFarlane
Jack Brisco =$786.23
Ken Patera =$786.23
David Von Erich =$786.23
Sgt Slaughter =$786.23
Dusty Rhodes =$348
Kerry Von Erich =$496
Greg Valentine =$526
Ox Baker =$198
Billy Robinson =$444
Baron Von Raschke =$444
Rocky Johnson =$343.25
J. J. Dillon =$173.25
Joyce Grable =$283.50
Kandi Maloy =$138.50
Bob Brown =$?
Dewey Robertson =$148.50
Gene Lewis =$?
Ron McFarlane =$?
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Nov. 6, 1981-St Louis Keil Auditorium (Att: 8,965)
-) Kerry Von Erich over Greg Valentine
-) Harley Race over Rocky Johnson
-) Sgt Slaughter drew Dick The Bruiser via DDQ
-) David Von Erich & Rufus Jones over Ken Patera & Bob Sweetan
-) Pat O’ Connor over Ox Baker
-) Bob Brown over Gene Lewis
-) Dewey Robertson & Tommy Martin over Ron McFarlane & Jerry Brown
Kerry Von Erich =$1,009.29
Greg Valentine =$1,009.29
Harley Race =$1,009.29
Rocky Johnson =$1,009.24
Sgt Slaughter =$662.50
Dick The Bruiser =$541.35
David Von Erich =$642.50
Rufus Jones =$346.50
Ken Patera =$592.50
Bob Sweetan =$346.50
Pat O’ Connor =$404
Ox Baker =$567
Bob Brown =$272.25
Gene Lewis =$272.25
Dewey Robertson =$272.25
Tommy Martin =$272.25
Ron McFarlane =$272.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Kiel Aud =$2,967.50
Other checks
Pat O’Connor =$350
11/22 TV talent = $1.500
office of Athletes= $1,640.57
Sales & Use Tax =$2,656.51
Fred Stockhorn post =$100
Sgt Gallagher post =$100
Nov. 20, 1981-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 8,760)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over David Von Erich 2/3 falls
-) Dusty Rhodes over Sgt Slaughter
(Mo State Title)
-) Ken Patera over Bob Brown
-) Crusher Blackwell & Bob Sweetan drew Rufus Jones & Pat O’Connor via DDQ
-) Dewey Robertson over Ron McFarlane
-) Billy Robinson drew Gene Lewis
-) Chan Chung & Jerry Brown over Tommy Martin & Buzz Tyler
Ric Flair =$2,253.41
David Von Erich =$2,253.41
Dusty Rhodes =$477.50
Sgt Slaughter =$662.50
Ken Patera =$592.50
Bob Brown =$297
Crusher Blackwell =$533
Bob Sweetan =$297
Rufus Jones =$297
Pat O’Connor =$404
Dewey Robertson =$379.25
Ron McFarlane =$272.25
Billy Robinson =$543
Gene Lewis =$272.25
Chan Chung =$272.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Tommy Martin =$272.25
Buzz Tyler =$272.25
NWA =$450
Pat O’Connor =$400
NWA Meeting=$116.35
Bob Brown =$25
11/22 TV show-- Blackwell = $268 Patera = $325
( Yohe: Sam Muchnick's farewell as promoter card took place on Jan. 1, 1982. Larry Matysik took over as booker with help from Bob Brown. Larry waas called General Manager. Bob Geigel was billed as President. To the public O'Connor was called matchmaker. Muchnick was a consultant. Owners were Geigel, Race, Gagne, and O'Connor. Larry had troubles with Brown & Geigel who wanted to run St Louis like it was Kansas City. So I can’t tell who is the author of this ledger. I’ll type Sam’s last card, because it’s major, but I have no info.)
Jan. 1, 1982—St Louis Checkerdome (Att: 19,819—all-time attendance & gate record)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Dusty Rhodes 2/3 falls (referee: Gene Kiniski)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ken Patera lost to Dick The Bruiser (Title Change)
-) David Von Erich & Rufus Jones drew Harley Race & Greg Valentine via DDQ
-) Dewey Robertson over Baron Von Raschke
-) Crusher Blackwell over Butch Reed & Ox Baker (handicap match)(Ox got pinned)
-) Pat O’Connor over Bob Sweetan
-) Wendi Richter & Joyce Grable over Sandy Partlow & Early Dawn
-) Bob Brown drew Jerry Brown
(Yohe: Got nothing on the card.)
(Yohe: The check numbers start at 102)
Bob Brown = $50
RMK = $150
Dome Associates = $13,198.67
Jan. 22, 1982—St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 8,450)
-) Harley Race over David Von Erich
-) Kerry Von Erich over Dick Murdoch via DQ
-) Dick The Bruiser & Gene Kiniski over Sgt Slaughter & Roger Kirby (sub for Patera)
-) Dewey Robertson over Kerry Brown (sub for Blackwell)
-) Rufus Jones over Gene Lewis
-) Roger Kirby drew Bob Brown
-) Spike Huber & Eddie Gilbert over Jerry Brown & Ron McFarlane
(Blackwell & Patera trapped in Minneapolis by a blizzard.)
Harley Race =$1,031.39
David Von Erich =$1,031.39
Kerry Von Erich =$644.50
Dick Murdoch =$672.50
Dick The Bruiser =$525
Gene Kiniski =$646
Sgt Slaughter =$618
Roger Kirby =$331.65
Dewey Robertson =$1,031.39 (don’t know why?)
Kerry Brown =$331.65
Rufus Jones =$222.75
Gene Lewis =$222.75
Roger Kirby =$331.65
Bob Brown =$297
Spike Huber =$381.80
Eddie Gilbert =$217.80
Jerry Brown =$331.65
Ron McFarlane =$217.80
(Yohe: Larry says that the IRS people showed up at the boxoffice because of part owner O’Connor’s tax problems. O’Connor moved back to New Zealand soon after.)
RMK =$1,673.50
Muchnick =$5,641.31
Gagne =$11,430.57
Geigel =$12,722.17
Race =$12,722.17
O’Connor =$4,385.39
Kiel Aud =$2,967.50 (seems Kiel always got paid a head of time)
Feb. 19, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,093-sellout)
-) 18 Man Battle Royal
-) Andre The Giant & Terry Funk (sub for Rhodes) drew Harley Race & Crusher Blackwell via DDQ
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Greg Valentine
-) Ken Patera over Bobo Brazil
-) Gene Kiniski over Baron Von Raschke
-) Dewey Robertson over Dick Murdoch via DQ
-) Kerry Von Erich over Gene Lewis
-) Spike Huber drew Roger Kirby
-) Jerry Brown & Jerry Valiant over Ricky Romero & Bob Brown
Andre The Giant =$1,754.38
Terry Funk =$1,403.50
Harley Race =$1,403.50
Crusher Blackwell =$1,403.50
Dick The Bruiser =$624.50
Greg Valentine =$862
Ken Patera =$662
Bobo Brazil =$602.50
Gene Kiniski =$710.50
Baron Von Raschke =$465.75
Dewey Robertson =$297
Dick Murdoch =$607
Kerry Von Erich =$547.25
Gene Lewis =$272.25
Spike Huber =$272.25
Roger Kirby =$272.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Jerry Valiant =$272.25
Ricky Romero =$272.25
Bob Brown =$297
Vince McMahon =$708.84
Pat O’Connor =$570
Richard Afflis =$400
Spike Huber =$100
Gene Kiniski =$100
Kiel Aud (2-19-82) =$1,739.25
March 12, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,888)
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Ken Patera 2/3 falls via DQ
-) Harley Race over Kerry Von Erich
-) Terry Funk & Dewey Robertson & Rufus Jones
over
Roger Kirby & Jerry Valiant & Jerry Brown
-) Gene Lewis drew Bob Brown
-) Superfly (manager-Oliver Humperdink) over Eddie Gilbert
-) Ricky & Mark Romero over Ray Hernandez & Billy Howard
Dick The Bruiser =$904.61
Ken Patera =$904.61
Harley Race =$904.61
Kerry Von Erich (not listed)
Terry Funk =$302.75
Dewey Robertson =$222.75
Rufus Jones =$222.75
Roger Kirby =$222.75
Jerry Valiant =$222.75
Jerry Brown =$222.75
Gene Lewis =$222.75
Bob Brown =$222.75
Superfly =$222.75
Eddie Gilbert =$222.75
Ricky Romero =$222.75
Mark Romero =$222.75
Ray Hernandez =$222.75
Billy Howard =$222.75
ADV Profit
Geigel =$15,915.62
Gagne =$13,750
O’Connor =$9,418.75
Race =$15,915.63
TV Talent (4-28-82) =$1,300
Office of Athletes =$25
Office of Athletes =$2,224.96
City of St Louis =$2,199.96
March 26, 1982-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,272)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Dick The Bruiser 2/3 falls (Referee-Sonny Myers)
-) Gene Kiniski & Dewey Robertson over Ken Patera & Crusher Blackwell via DQ
-) Terry Funk over Mark Romero (sub for Jack Brisco)
-) Rufus Jones over Jerry Brown
-) Roger Kirby over Kerry Von Erich via COR
-) Superfly over Ricky Romero
-) Bob Brown & Steve Regal over Gene Lewis & Jerry Valiant
Ric Flair =$3,131.94
Dick The Bruiser =$3,131.94
Gene Kiniski =$859
Dewey Robertson =$445
Ken Patera =$761
Crusher Blackwell =$761
Terry Funk =$521
Mark Romero =$??
Rufus Jones =$371.25
Jerry Brown =$371.25
Roger Kirby =$371.25
Kerry Von Erich =$520.25
Superfly =$371.25
Ricky Romero =$371.25
Bob Brown =$346.50
Steve Regal =$346.50
Gene Lewis =$346.50
Jerry Valiant =$346.50
NWA =$550
(Yohe: Larry claims that the win over Bruiser was surposed to be a blow off, but dumb ass KC guys, Brown & Geigel, booked the screw finish where Flair was pinned 10 second after a referee bump had KO ref Myers. St Louis fans were used to clean finishs, so Larry argued that Bruiser/Flair would have to be the Checkerdome card because of all the heat from the screw. The KC guys also booked the Kirby win over Kerry because they thought the crowd would enjoy a surprise (sounds like WCW). Brown also was going to phone Jack Brisco in Florida to tell Jack he was booked on the card, but forgot. The guys also wanted the April 30 card to be Flair vs Rufus Jones. And the result was going to be hour draw. Larry resigned, but Sam returned to consult & Larry was brought back & got his way. Larry is my hero.)
April 16, 1982—Kiel Auditoium (Att: 8,024)
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Jerry Blackwell via DQ
-) Ken Patera over Dewey Robertson
-) Gene Kiniski & Rufus Jones over Sgt Slaughter & Superfly
-) Kerry Von Erich over Jerry Brown
-) Roger Kirby over Steve Regal
-) Mark Romero over Ray Hernandez
-) Bob Brown & Art Crew over Gene Lewis & Ron McFarlane
Dick The Bruiser =$1,088.61
Jerry Blackwell =$1,088.61
Ken Patera =$1,088.61
Dewey Robertson =$1,088.61
Gene Kiniski =$685.75
Rufus Jones =$272.25
Sgt Slaughter =$633
Superfly =$297
Kerry Von Erich =$570.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Roger Kirby =$247.50
Steve Regal =$247.50
Mark Romero =$247.50
Ray Hernandez =$247.50
Bob Brown =$272.25
Art Crew =$247.50
Gene Lewis =$247.50
Ron McFarlane =$247.50
April 18, 1982 TV show
David Von Erich =$536
Ken Patera =$328
Unemployment ins.=$518.42
Burglary ins. =$100
1st Qt owner payoffs
Robert Geigel =$6,850.95
Harley Race =$6,850.95
Verne Gagne =$5,918.75
Patrick J. O’Connor =$4,054.35
April 30, 1982-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 9,775)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Gene Kiniski 2/3 falls via UTC
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Harley Race via COR
-) Ken Patera & Crusher Blackwell over Dewey Robertson & Rufus Jones
-) Kelly Kiniski over Jerry Brown
-) Sabrina & Princess Victoria over Joyce Grable & Wendi Richter
-) Michael Hayes over Ron McFarlane
-) Steve Regal (sub for Bob Brown) drew Roger Kirby
(Flair won the 2nd fall with the fig-4 leg lock and Kiniski couldn’t come out for 3rd fall. Seems to me (Yohe) that the KC promoters were having trouble getting guys to do clean jobs, which the talent used to do for Sam without any complain.)
Ric Flair =$3,067.02
Gene Kiniski =$3,067.02
Dick The Bruiser =$742 (He later got another check for an unreadable amount)
Harley Race =$495
Ken Patera =$676
Crusher Blackwell =$676
Dewey Robertson =$
Rufus Jones =$396
Kelly Kiniski =$608.25
Jerry Brown =$272.25
Sabrina =$267.30
Princess Victoria =$267.30
Joyce Grable =$267.30
Wendi Richter =$365.30
Michael Hayes =$685
Ron McFarlane =$267.30
Steve Regal =$ ?
Roger Kirby =$267.30
Bob Brown =$267.30
NWA booking =$550
Pat O’ Connor =$114
Sam Muchnick =$4,555
Kiel Auditorium =$2,967.50
Kiel Aud. =$4,197.06
Money in account =$21,738.90
May 14, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 10,119)
-) Andre The Giant & Dick The Bruiser over Dick Murdoch & Crusher Blackwell 2/3 falls via DQ
-) Dewey Robertson over Ray Hernandez (sub for Jack Brisco)
-) David & Kerry Von Erich over Ken Patera & Roger Kirby
-) Bob Brown over Superfly via DQ
-) Ray Hernandez over Art Crews
-) Jerry Brown drew Mark Romero
-) Rufus Jones over Ron McFarlane
(Yohe: Bob Brown again screwed up the phone call to Jack Brisco & Brisco didn’t know he was booked on the card. Larry was trying to set Jack up for a Flair title match.)
Andre The Giant =$1,651.60
Dick The Bruiser =$1,321.27
Dick Murdoch =$1,321.27
Crusher Blackwell =$1,321.27
Dewey Robertson =$321.75
Ray Hernandez =$371.25
David Von Erich =$596.75
Kerry Von Erich =$619.75
Ken Patera =$601.75
Roger Kirby =$321.75
Bob Brown =$297
Superfly =$297
Ray Hernandez =$
Art Crews =$247.50
Jerry Brown =$247.50
Mark Romero =$247.50
Rufus Jones =$247.50
Ron McFarlane =$247.50
Pat O’Connor =$464
Vince McMahon =$500
Frank Valois =$100
TV Talent (5-15-82) =$1,500
Checkerdome =$3,000
Checkerdome =$3,019.38
Money in account=$39,776.31
RMK =$2,948
RMK =$150
Chase Park Plaza =$360
Pat O’Connor =$293.86
IRS for Pat O’Connor =$1,000
Pat O’Connor =$1,500
Pat O’Connor =$105
IRS for Pat O’Connor =$45
June 12, 1982—Checkerdome (Att: 19,27)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Dick The Bruiser 2/3 falls
-) Dusty Rhodes & Ted DiBiase drew Harley Race & Dick Murdoch via DDQ
-) Dory Funk Jr over Dewey Robertson
-) King Kong Brody over Bob Sweetan
-) David & Kerry Von Erich over Ken Patera & Crusher Blackwell
-) Rufus Jones over Superfly (announced as Ray Candy)
-) Mark Romero over Kabuki via DQ
-) Mike George drew Roger Kirby
(Yohe: Jones beat the masked Superfly. Masked wrestlers were rare in St Louis but when used the rule was they made to unmasked. The KC guys didn’t know this and Superfly was just going to walk out of ring after the match. Larry, defending the old rule, got in ring & told Superfly to unmask. When he was refused, he announced that Superfly was in reality Ray Candy. (I think you can see why The Destroyer (Beyer) was never used in St Louis.) This resulted in an argument between Larry & Geigel back stage. The attendance for Bruiser/Flair seemed like a big victory for Larry’s booking ideas.)
Ric Flair =$5,841
Dick The Bruiser =$5,841
Dusty Rhodes =$1,491
Ted DiBiase =$1,489
Harley Race =$1,089
Dick Murdoch =$1,369
Dory Funk Jr =$1,053
Dewey Robertson =$693
King Kong Brody =$991
Bob Sweetan =$936
David Von Erich =$902
Kerry Von Erich =$892
Ken Patera =$886
Crusher Blackwell =$786
Rufus Jones =$544.50
Superfly =$544.50
Mark Romero =$495
Kabuki =$605
Mike George =$495
Roger Kirby =$495
Humperdink =$396
Hart =$506
NWA Booking =$900
Money in account =$52,885.64
IRS for O’Connor =$225
Dome Assoc rent =$10,600.68
KPLR Settlement =$7,524.84
Gagne =$13,062.50
Race =$15,119.84
Geigel =$15,119.85
O’ Connor =$6,447.81
RMK =$150
Chase park—office =$364.50
TV Talent (8-8-82) =$1,300
RMK & Acc. =$150
RMK & Acc. =$1,114
Aug. 6,1982-Keil Auditorium (Att: 7,125)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Dory Funk Jr 2/3 falls
-) Crusher Blackwell & Harley Race drew Dick The Bruiser & Dewey Robertson via DDQ
-) Dusty Rhodes over Baron Von Raschke
-) Rufus Jones & Mark Romero drew Hercules Hernandez & Roger Kirby via DCOR
-) Mike George drew Kim Duc
-) Manny Fernandez over The Great Tio
-) Buzz Tyler over Tapu
Ric Flair =$2,049.70
Dory Funk Jr =$2,049.70
Crusher Blackwell =$663.25
Harley Race =$371.25
Dick The Bruiser =$563.25
Dewey Robertson =$371.25
Dusty Rhodes =$604.90
Baron Von Raschke =$306.90
Rufus Jones =$247.50
Mark Romero =$247.50
Hercules Hernandez =$247.50
Roger Kirby =$247.50
Mike George =$247.50
Kim Duc =$247.50
Manny Fernandez =$217.80
The Great Tio =$217.80
Buzz Tyler =$207.90
Tapu =$207.90
O’ Connor =$2,014.93
The Bruiser (TV) =$85
O’ Connor (TV) =$150
Kiel Aud. =$2,967.50
Kiel Aud. =$271.31
TV Talent (8-29-82) =$1,500
Money in account =$33,003.90
Aug. 27, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 4,328)
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser drew Harley Race 2/3 falls via DDQ
-) Dusty Rhodes over Greg Valentine (sub for John Studd)
-) Dewey Robertson over Roger Kirby
-) Hercules Hernandez & Kim Duc drew Omar Atlas & Mark Romero
-) Manny Fernandez over Tapu
-) Mike George over The Great Tio
-) Spike Huber & Buzz Tyler over Tom Andrews & Jim Lancaster
Dick The Bruiser =$990
Harley Race =$990
Dusty Rhodes =$546
Greg Valentine =$750
Dewey Robertson =$168.30
Roger Kirby =$168.30
Hercules Hernandez =$158.40
Kim Duc =$158.40
Omar Atlas =$148.40
Mark Romero =$158.40
Manny Fernandez =$148.50
Tapu =$148.50
Mike George =$138.60
The Great Tio =$138.60
Spike Huber =$128.70
Buzz Tyler =$128.70
Tom Andrews =$128.70
Jim Lancaster =$368.70
TV (8-29-82)
The Bruiser =$292
Race =$100
Sept. 17, 1982—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 9,561)
(Mo State Title)
-) Dick The Bruiser lost to Harley Race (cage match-no DQ)(Title Change)
-) Crusher Blackwell over Dewey Robertson
-) Mark Romero & Bobo Brazil over Hercules Hernandez & Kim Duc via DQ
-) Bruce Reed over Roger Kirby
-) Manny Fernandez drew Ivan Koloff
-) Omar Atlas over Gary Royal
-) Buzz Tyler & Mike George over Tapu & The Great Tio
(Yohe: No info but I typed it by mistake, so I’m leaving it.)
Money in Account =$19,236.96
Oct. 8, 1982—Checkerdome (Att: 17,002)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair lost to Harley Race 2/3 falls via LOF (60:00)
-) Andre The Giant drew Crusher Blackwell via DCOR (referee: Leo Nomellini)
-) Ken Patera & Hercules Hernandez & Kim Duc
over
Dusty Rhodes & Dewey Robertson & Bruce Reed via DQ
-) Hulk Hogan over Greg Valentine & The Great Tio (Handicap match)
-) Mark Romero over Roger Kirby
-) Manny Fernandez over Baron Von Raschke
-) Bob Brown & Buzz Tyler drew Mike George & Rufus Jones 2/3 falls
Ric Flair =$5,445
Harley Race =$5,445
Andre The Giant =$3,244
Crusher Blackwell =$2,767
Leo Nomellini =$550
Ken Patera =$792
Hercules Hernandez =$1,068
Kim Duc =$693
Dusty Rhodes =$1,098
Dewey Robertson =$693
Bruce Reed =$993
Hulk Hogan =$1,773
Greg Valentine =$934
The Great Tio =$445.50
Mark Romero =$445.50
Roger Kirby =$445.50
Manny Fernandez =$445.50
Baron Von Raschke =$733.50
Bob Brown =$445.50
Buzz Tyler =$445.50
Mike George =$445.50
Rufus Jones =$445.50
Sonny Myers =$200
Ed Warren =$200
Leo Warren =$200
NWA Booking =$600
(Yohe: In Larry’s notes, he says there was trouble in the office between him and the KC boys…even after drawing a crowd of 17,000. They changed accountants from St Louis’ Richard Kawanishi (could the be the mysterious RMK) to someone in KC. There also was complaints that the owner were not leaving enough money in the account to pay local bills. Sam was telling Larry he was doing too much and should back away…and let the KC guys fail. It seems the plan was for the promotion to die…and then Larry would start one of his own. Sam had no faith in the promoters of the 80’s and could see the end coming. Sam then told the group that he would stop being a consultant after 1982. Larry started looking for other options.
All of this is from Larry’s result book. I hope everyone buys a copy so I don’t get sued.
Gagne wasn’t saying much and seemed to feel like Sam & Larry. He did recommen the use of Hogan, but mostly stayed away from the mess coming out of KC.)
Money in Account =$50,526.96
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(Yohe: We’re now in 1983.)
Larry Matysik=$1,143.32
Jan. 1, 1983-St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 11,029- sellout)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Butch Reed 2/3 falls (60:00) via WOF
(Mo State Title)
-) Harley Race lost to Kerry Von Erich via DQ
-) King Kong Brody over Crusher Ayala
-) Greg Valentine & Bob Orton over Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown
-) Bobby Duncum over Mike George
-) Rick Martel over Roger Kirby
-) Manny Fernandez & Mark Romero over Jerry Brown & Kim Duc
(Yohe: How come, in St Louis, Brody couldn’t be Bruiser Brody because of Dick but Ayala could be Crusher Ayala will Blackwell & Lisowski around? Larry wanted to get Kerry over, to set up a title match with Flair, by beating Race, but Harley refused to put him over clean.)
Ric Flair =$4,207.04
Butch Reed =$4,207.04
Harley Race =$584.10
Kerry Von Erich =$894.10
King Kong Brody =$875.60
Crusher Ayala =$534.60
Greg Valentine =$1,011
Bob Orton =$1,011
Dick The Bruiser =$815
Bob Brown =$722
Bobby Duncum =$795.10
Mike George =$485.10
Rick Martel =$760.35
Roger Kirby =$460.35
Manny Fernandez =$435.60
Mark Romero =$435.60
Jerry Brown =$435.60
Kim Duc =$435.60
NWA Booking =$500
TV (1-2-83)
Bob Brown =$250
Chasepark Plaza =$486.95
Bob Brown hotel bill =$34
RMK =$150
Secretarial =$108
Advertising =$275
Repair broken sign =$3,461.45
Geigel-trans exp =$159.57
Geigel =$3,027.39
Race =$777.38
IRS-O’Connor =$4,138.75
Gagne =$6,071.17
Advertising =$125
Money in Account =$52,736.30
Jan. 21, 1983-Kiel Auditorium (Att: 5,425)
-) King Kong Brody over Bobby Duncum
(Mo State Title)
-) Harley Race lost to Kerry Von Erich via DQ (DQ rule waiver, so Title Change)
-) Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown over Crusher Blackwell & Crusher Ayala
-) Rick Martel over Ox Baker via DQ (Martel “arrived” late so Spike Huber began match until Martel showed up in street clothes.)
-) Bob Orton Jr over Brad Armstrong (Sub for Tommy Rich)
-) Greg Valentine over Bobo Brazil
-) Brad Armstrong & Spike Huber drew The Beast & Kim Duc
(Yohe: Larry was a fan of Rick Martel and wanted to get him over. Larry wanted him to pin Ox Baker, but Bob Geigel would alow the pin finish, because he was doing something with him in KC. Ox was & is a stiff and had been jobbed in St Louis for years. The screw finish died with the crowd, hurting Martel more than helping. Larry saw this as a sign that St Louis was no longer the “focus of the promotion.)
King Kong Brody =$900.42
Bobby Duncum =$900.42
Harley Race =$900.42
Kerry Von Erich =$900.42
Dick The Bruiser =$597.25
Bob Brown =$272.25
Crusher Blackwell =$721.75
Crusher Ayala =$272.25
Rick Martel =$515.70
Ox Baker =$227.70
Bob Orton Jr =$222.75
Brad Armstrong =$
Greg Valentine =$682.50
Bobo Brazil =$492.70
Brad Armstrong =$306.90
Spike Huber =$207.90
The Beast =$307.90
Kim Duc =$307.90
Chase Park Plaza =115.28
Feb. 11, 1983—Checkerdome (Att: 16,695)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair drew King Kong Brody 2/3 falls (60:00)
(PWF TITLE)
-) Harley Race lost to Shohei Baba (Title Change)
(Mo State Title)
-) Kerry Von Erich over Greg Valentine
-) Bob Orton Jr & Dick Murdoch over Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown
-) Butch Reed over Bobby Duncum
-) Ken Patera over Ox Baker
-) Rick Martel & Bill Cody & Buzz Tyler over Kim Duc & Dewey Robertson & Crusher Ayala
-) Roger Kirby over Manny Fernandez
Ric Flair =$5,958.81
King Kong Brody =$5,958.81
Shohei Baba =$1,782
Harley Race =$1,782
Kerry Von Erich =$1,250
Greg Valentine =$1,450
Bob Orton Jr =$495
Dick Murdoch =$857
Dick The Bruiser =$655
Bob Brown =$644
Butch Reed =$795
Bobby Duncum =$929
Ken Patera =$895
Ox Baker =$495
Rick Martel =$882
Bill Cody =$ missing (page ran out)
Buzz Tyler =$ missing
Kim Duc =$ missing
Dewey Robertson =$ missing
Crusher Ayala =$ missing
Roger Kirby =$ missing
Manny Fernandez =$ missing
Lee Warren =$200
Ed Warren =$200
Eddie Smith =$200
Terry Garvin =$250
(Yohe: Larry resigned after the day after the show. He saw the future of St Louis wrestling & the NWA as bleak. So he moved on.
I can see why Race didn't want to put over Kerry clean. He had plans for the Baba match and the whole card was shown in Japan as a big deal. He was PWF Champion from 10-26-82 to this card. Baba most likely told Race not to do anymore clean jobs away from AJW. There is nothing on the ledger noting a payoff from Baba, for the TV going to Japan.)
(Yohe: In Roger Deem’s super book “THE STRAP”, Race is quoted that he was doing jobs for Kerry in Texas and he didn’t want to become the ex-champ, like Brisco, losing all the big matches in St Louis. So he wasn’t going to put Kerry over clean in his home territory. Sound Ok to me.)
(Yohe; Larry resigned on Feb. 12, but did TV thru March. He joined the WWF in Feb 1984, but wasn’t used right and promoted wrestling in St Louis. Word got out that the promotion no longer had local representation & it died with the old time fans. Ratings dropped for the TV show & “Wrestling at the Chase” was cancelled at the end of 1983. It was replaced by a WWF show. Larry’s results end hear, but I’ll continue with the payoff until they run out, using other result sources. Till the end of 1983.)
Feb. 25, 1983—Keil Auditorium (Att: 3,503)
-) Andre The Giant won 13 man Battle Royal (only guys from first 4 matches used.)
(Mo State Title)
-) Kerry Von Erich over Bob Orton Jr
-) Harley Race & Greg Valentine drew King Kong Brody & Dick The Bruiser via DDQ
-) Rick Martel over Dewey Robertson
-) Manny Fernandez & Bob Brown over Ox Baker & Hercules Hernandez
-) Buzz Tyler over Bobby Duncum via DQ
-) Mark Romero & Spike Huber over The Convict (Jerry Brown) & Yasu Fuji
Andre The Giant =$767.25
Kerry Von Erich =$767.25
Bob Orton Jr =$767.25
Harley Race =$247.50
Greg Valentine =$655.50
King Kong Brody =$535.50
Dick The Bruiser =$405.50
Rick Martel =$486
Dewey Robintson =$198
Manny Fernandez =$143.55
Bob Brown =$
Ox Baker =$143.55
Buzz Tyler =$143.55
Hercules Hernandez =$143.55
Bobby Duncum =$539
Mark Romero =$138.60
Spike Huber =$138.60
Jerry Brown =$138.60
Yasu Fuji =$138.60
Vince McMahon =$200
March 11, 1983-Keil Auditorium (Att: 3,300)
-) King Kong Brody over Crusher Blackwell
-) Harley Race over Rick Martel
(Mo State Title)
-) Kerry Von Erich over The Super Destroyer
-) Dick The Bruiser & Bob Brown over Dewey Robertson & Greg Valentine
-) Ray Hernandez over Spike Huber
-) Kim Duc & Yasu Fuji over Mark Romero & Manny Fernandez
-) Roger Kirby over Buzz Tyler
Yohe: Pat O’Connor returned to be booker.)
King Kong Brody =$656.49
Crusher Blackwell =$656.49
Harley Race =$656.49
Rick Martel =$656.49
Kerry Von Erich =$247.50
The Super Destroyer (Erwin) =$462.50
Dick The Bruiser =$380.75
Bob Brown =$248
Dewey Robertson =$198
Greg Valentine =$552.75
Ray Hernandez =$148.50
Spike Huber =$
Kim Duc =$143.55
Yasu Fuji =$143.55
Mark Romero =$143.55
Manny Fernandez =$143.55
Roger Kirby =$143.60
Buzz Tyler =$143.60
Race =$100
Geigel =$150
Terry Garvin =$50
Money in Account =$20,406.64
March 25, 1983-St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,322)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Kerry Von Erich
-) King Kong Brody & David Von Erich drew Harley Race & Greg Valentine
-) Dick The Bruiser over Hercules Hernandez
-) Manny Fernandez over Jerry Brown
-) Bobby Duncum over Mark Romero
-) Spike Huber over Roger Kirby
Ric Flair =$2,424.50
Kerry Von Erich =$2,424.50
King Kong Brody =$830
David Von Erich =$755
Harley Race =$495
Greg Valentine =$813
Dick The Bruiser =$643
Hercules Hernandez =$272.25
Manny Fernandez =$272.25
Jerry Brown =$247.50
Bobby Duncum =$817
Mark Romero =$247.50
Spike Huber =$227.60
Roger Kirby =$237.60
Kim Doc =$247.50 (?)
Yasu Fuji =$247.50 (?)
Rufus Jones =$422.50 (?)
Bob Brown =$322.50 (?)
Money in Account =$32,111.71
Robert Geigel div =$21,124.38
Harley Race div =$4,124.37
Pat O’Connor div =$12,501.25
Verne Gagne div =$18,250
Kiel Aud =$2,967.50
Kiel Aud. =$769
RMK =$300
(Yohe: There is other money coming in or I can read this right. Account is $64,193.47. Many of these card’s main events are being played on Japanese TV. Maybe )
April 15, 1983-St Louis Kiel Auditorium (Att: 2,972)
(Mo State Title)
-) Kerry Von Erich lost to Crusher Blackwell 2/3 falls (Title Change)
-) Greg Valentine over Dick The Bruiser
-) Rick Martel over Bob Orton Jr
-) George Wells over Bobby Duncum
-) Yasu Fuji & Kim Duc over Spike Huber & Bob Brown
-) Roddy Piper over Omar Atlas
-) Dewey Robertson & Eddie Mansfield drew Manny Fernandez & Buzz Tyler
Kerry Von Erich =$597.96
Crusher Blackwell =$597.96
Greg Valentine =$597.96
Dick The Bruiser =$597.96
Rick Martel =$486
Bob Orton Jr =$198
George Wells =$148.50
Bobby Duncum =$398
Yasu Fuji =$138.60
Kim Duc =$138.60
Spike Huber =$138.60
Bob Brown =$188.60
Roddy Piper =$533
Omar Atlas =$138.60
Dewey Robertson =$128.70
Eddie Mansfield =$128.70
Manny Fernandez =$128.70
Buzz Tyler =$128.70
Kiel Aud =$2,967
Kiel Aud =$124
April 29, 1983-Kiel Auditorium (Att:4,355)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair over Jerry Blackwell 2/3 falls via COR
-) Harley Race over David Von Erich
-) Rick Martel & Bob Brown over Kim Duc & Grizzly Adams (sub Yasu Fuji)
-) Greg Valentine over Buzz Tyler
-) George Wells drew Roddy Piper
-) Bob Orton Jr over Dewey Robertson
-) Manny Fernandez & Mark Romaro & Liz Chase
over
Hercules Hernandez & Bill Cody (sub for Eddie Mansfield) & Leilani Kai
Ric Flair =$1,987.92
Jerry Blackwell =$1,987.92
Harley Race =$396
David Von Erich =$740
Rick Martel =$510.75
Bob Brown =$247.50
Kim Duc =$222.75
Grizzly Adams =$222.75
Greg Valentine =$490
Buzz Tyler =$222.75
George Wells =$222.75
Roddy Piper =$490
Bob Orton Jr =$396
Dewey Robertson =$222.75
Manny Fernandez =$207.90
Mark Romaro =$207.90
Liz Chase =$207.90
Hercules Hernandez =$207.90
Bill Cody =$207.90
Leilani Kai =$207.90
Gary Nelson =$200
Terry Garvin =$100
Sonny Myers =$200
Yasufeti =$100
Ed Warren =$100
Lee Warren =$100
NWA =$500
NWA =$400
Money in Account =$5,561.18
May 13, 1983—Kiel Auditorium (Att:1,590)
(Mo State Title)
-) Crusher Blackwell lost to Harley Race 2/3 falls (Title Change)
-) Kerry Von Erich & George Wells over Kim Duc & Roger Kirby (sub Yasu Fuji)
-) Greg Valentine drew Bruce Reed via N.C.
-) Bobby Duncum over Bob Brown
-) Bob Orton Jr over Manny Fernandez
-) Rick Martel drew Dewey Robertson
-) Mark Romero & Jerry Ho over Hercules Hernandez & Jerry Brown
Crusher Blackwell =$732.60
Harley Race =$732.60
Kerry Von Erich =$247.50
George Wells =$128.70
Kim Duc =$128.70
Tasu Fuji =$108.90
Roger Kirby =$
Greg Valentine =$517.50
Bruce Reed =$247.50
Bobby Duncum =$198
Bob Brown =$128.70
Bob Orton Jr =$198
Manny Fernandez =$108.90
Rick Martel =$498
Dewey Robertson =$108.90
Mark Romero =$108.90
Jerry Ho =$108.90
Hercules Hernandez =$108.90
Jerry Brown =$108.90
Terry Garvin =$75
Kiel Aud =$2,967
Money in account =$14,502.50
RMK =$2,954
Money in Account =$8,816.65
June 10, 1983—Kiel Auditorium (Att: ?)
(NWA WC)
-) Ric Flair lost to Harley Race 2/3 falls (Title Change)
-) Crusher Blackwell won 18 Man Battle Royal
-) Andre The Giant & Bruce Reed & Dick The Bruiser
over
Crusher Blackwell & John Studd & Bobby Duncan
-) Bob Orton Jr drew David Von Erich
-) Gene Kiniski drew Dick Murdoch
-) Roddy Piper drew Bob Brown
-) George Wells & Mark Romero over Dewey Robertson & Hercules Hernandez
Ric Flair =$4,554
Harley Race =$4,554
Crusher Blackwell =$
Andre The Giant =$2,210.88
Bruce Reed =$495
Dick The Bruiser =$661
Crusher Blackwell =$798
John Studd =$ missing
Jesse Ventura =$495 (Wonder if results are wrong & Ventura replaced John Studd ?
Bobby Duncan =$847
Bob Orton Jr =$916.50
David Von Erich =$789.50
Gene Kiniski =$770.50
Dick Murdoch =$765.50
Roddy Piper =$523.75
Bob Brown =$397
George Wells =$297
Mark Romero =$297
Dewey Robertson =$297
Hercules Hernandez =$297
Greg Valentine =$321.75 (?)
NWA =$500
Vince McMahon =$500
Valios =$100
In St Louis you had to lose the Mo State Title if you won the World Title. You couldn’t have both. So Harley was stripped and a tournament was set up to find a new Mo champ on July 15.
Larry Matysik’s first card was on June 18, 1983:
June 18, 1983—St Louis Checkerdome (Att: 4,121)
-) King Kong Brody over Dick Young & Larry Powers (Subs for Black Jack Mulligan) (Ref-Lou Thesz)
-) Bob Sweetan & Sweet Brown Sugar over Tully Blanchard & Bobby Jaggers
(SCW World Title)
-) Adrian Adonis over Scott Casey
-) Randy Savage over Doug Vines
-) Angelo Poffo & Lanny Poffo over Moose Cholak (Handicap match)
-) Debbie Combs over Donna Day
-) Mark Dartelli over Max Blue
-) Spike Huber over Vic Peterson
(Yohe: So Mulligan no showed main event & then ends up on Geigel’s Aug. 5 card. What do you think happened? Larry seems to be getting his talent from San Antonino & the outlaw Poffo group. Adonis jumped from the SCW (S.A. & Blanchard) on Aug 30. He was stripped of they title & the office claimed he lost the world title in St Louis to Casey. His belt might have been the Thesz Belt he won in a tournament over Orton. Thesz hadn’t been used in St Louis for some time because Sam thought he was too old, but kept using washed up Bruiser and O’Connor. I’m sure Larry has talked about this, but I’m moving on & not in the mood to look it up.)
July 15, 1983—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 6,282)
(Mo State Title Tour Final)
-) Ric Flair over David Von Erich 2/3 falls (Title Change) (20:24)
-) Ric Flair over Butch Reed (12:00)(Semi-final)
-) David Von Erich over Jack Lanza (7:14)(Semi-final)
-) Ric Flair over George Wells (7:17)
-) Butch Reed over Jesse Ventura (7;32)
-) Jack Lanza over Dick The Bruiser (7:12) via DQ
-) David Von Erich over Bob Orton Jr (15:00) via decision
-) Hulk Hogan drew Crusher Blackwell via DCOR Both Eliminated
-) Ric Flair over Bob Brown (11:03)
-) George Wells over Dewey Robertson (15:00) via decision
-) Jesse Ventura over Emil Vachon (4:07)
-) Butch Reed over Baron Von Raschke (9:40)
-) Jack Lanza over Jerry Ho (6:41)
-) Dick The Bruiser over Bobby Duncum (4:16)
-) David Von Erich over Tonga John (4:07)
-) Bob Orton Jr over Manny Fernandez (11:42)
-) Crusher Blackwell over Buzz Tyler (11:15)
-) Hulk Hogan over Korsika Korchenko (2:22)
Ric Flair =$693
Bob Brown =$357.40
George Wells =$297
Dewey Robertson =$257.40
Jesse Ventura =$321.75
Emil Vachon =$257.40
Butch Reed =$495
Baron Von Raschke =$297
Jack Lanza =$495
Jerry Ho =$257.40
Dick The Bruiser =$511.75
Bobby Duncum =$649
David Von Erich =$1,037
Bob Orton Jr =$647.50
Manny Fernandez =$257.40
Tonga John =$257.40
Crusher Blackwell =$782
Buzz Tyler =$257.40
Hulk Hogan =$829
Korsika Korchenko =$257.40
Ed Warren =$125
Lee Warren =$125
Terry Garvin =$75
E. Smith =$125
Kiel Aud.=$2,967.50
Kiel Aud =$3,267.83
(Yohe: Flair wanted to be Mo State Champion & asked for it, so they gave it to him. Maybe that explains $693. A historical card that might have had the first ever Flair/Hogan match drew only 6,282. The real star in St Louis seemed to be the world title more than any wrestler. )
Aug. 5, 1983—Kiel Auditorium
(NWA WC)
-) Harley Race over Ric Flair 2/3 Falls
-) Hulk Hogan & Dick The Bruiser & Ron Ritchie (Sub for David Von Erich)
over
Crusher Blackwell & Blackjack Mulligan & Baron Von Raschke
-) Bob Orton Jr over Rick Martel
-) Super Destroyer over George Wells
-) Barry Windham over Tonga John
-) Bob Brown & Princess Victoria over Roger Kirby & Leilani Kai
-) Ron Ritchie over Steve Hall
Harley Race =$3,069
Ric Flair =$3,069
Hulk Hogan =$1,058.30
Dick The Bruiser =$784
Ron Ritchie =$495
Crusher Blackwell =$1,031.30
Blackjack Mulligan =$
Baron Von Raschke =$594
Bob Orton Jr =$819
Rick Martel =$577
Scott Erwin =$346.50
George Wells =$272.25
Barry Windham =$866
Tonga John =$272.25
Bob Brown =$472
Princess Victoria =$247.50
Roger Kirby =$272.25
Leilani Kai =$247.50
Steve Hall =$297.50
Ed Warren =$140
Lee Warren =$140
Ed Smith =$140
Terry Garvin =$75
Kiel Aud =$2,967.50
(Yohe: Roger Deem, in his book, said that Muchnick was paid $1,500 by the KPLR owner for each TV taping, and that money was used to pay the talent. Jobbers & minor guys got $20 to $25 per match worker. Stars got between $150 to $350. Depended on how many guys were used. Three shows were made from each taping. Referees got $50 and announcer Joe Garagiola got $40. Matysik got $50. All of this matches up pretty well with the ledger but names aren’t always noted. Around this time, Geigel started to use the KC program & not tape in St Louis…..to save money. Sept 10, 1983 was the last “Wrestling At The Chase” program.)
Aug. 26, 1983—Kiel Auditorium
-) Hulk Hogan over Crusher Blackwell via COR
-) Dick The Bruiser drew The Super Destroyer via N. C.
-) David Von Erich & Jerry Lawler over Blaskjacks Jack Mulligan & Jack Lanza
-) Barry Windham over Baron Von Raschke
-) Roger Kirby over Jerry Ho (sub for Dusty Rhodes)
-) Bob Orton Jr over George Wells
-) Ron Ritchie & Mark Romero over Sheik Abdulah (Jack Cougar) & Buck Robley
Hulk Hogan =$990
Crusher Blackwel=$990
Dick The Bruiser =$792
The Super Destroyer =$792
David Von Erich =$740
Jerry Lawler =$759
Jack Mulligan =$866
Jack Lanza =$396
Barry Windham =$742.25
James Raschke =$297
Roger Kirby =$262.85
Jerry Ho =$ missing
Bob Orton Jr =$609
George Wells =$198
Ron Ritchie =$248
Mark Romero =$198
Sheik Abdulah (Jack Cougar) =$ missing
Buck Robley =$547
Yohe: Larry was using Randy Savage on his cards, so it’s interesting to see Lawler show up.
Sept. 16, 1983—Kiel Auditorium (Att: 4,107)
(Mo State Title)
-) Ric Flair lost to David Von Erich 2/3 falls (Title Change) (won clean with the faceclaw)
-) Hulk Hogan over Crusher Blackwell
-) Barry Windham & Austin Idol (sub for The Bruiser) over Super Destroyer & Bob Orton Jr
-) King Parsons over Roger Kirby
-) Jack Mulligan over Jerry Ho
-) Buck Robley over Ron Ritchie
-) George Wells & Bob Brown over Jerry Brown & Sheik Abdullah
Ric Flair =$990
David Von Erich =$990
Hulk Hogan =$990
Crusher Blackwell =$990
Barry Windham =$866
Austin Idol =$ missing ?
Super Destroyer =$396
Bob Orton Jr =$708
King Parsons =$520.25
Roger Kirby =$297.50
Jack Mulligan =$767
Jerry Ho =$222.75
Buck Robley =$347
Ron Ritchie =$277.70
George Wells =$222.75
Bob Brown =$222.75
Jerry Brown =$ missing
Sheik Abdullah =$ missing
Yohe: This was the last page & I have no more. So this project ends. Thanks again to Harry White.