April 30, 1983

River City Wrestling (since 1980)

April 30, 1983

April 30, 1983

River City Wrestling #97

Winnipeg Convention Cente, Winnipeg, MB

We are welcomed by the hosts Ron Strong & Mike Stone.

This week we have a special card in store for the fans. Tonight's match, and I do mean match in the singular term, was a classic confrontation that has been building for months. Chris Lyon puts his RCW Heavyweight title on the line, in a best 2 out of 3 falls match against two time former champion, and current #1 contender thanks to his victory over Greg Valentine, RCW's own, The Destroyer !!

This match will be shown in its entirety. Enjoy !!

RCW Heavyweight Championship

Best 2 out of 3 Falls

60-minute time limit

Chris Lyon, (champion) 236 lbs., Winnipeg, Canada

The Destroyer, (#1 contender), 252 lbs., parts unknown

They lock up.

The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon.

Chris Lyon kicks The Destroyer.

The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer is getting a good reaction from the crowd.

The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer goes for a bodyslam, but Chris Lyon counters it with

a small package.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, shoulder up.

Chris Lyon goes for an armdrag takedown, but The Destroyer counters it with

a lariat.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a vertical suplex.

The Destroyer uses a monkey flip on Chris Lyon.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a shoulderblock.

Chris Lyon executes a punch on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a bodyslam.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the turnbuckle.

The Destroyer runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Chris Lyon

moves out of the way.

Chris Lyon executes a kick to the midsection on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon kicks The Destroyer.

Quite a few boos are audible.

The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer kicks Chris Lyon.

The crowd is cheering on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer.

Quite a few boos are audible.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes, but Chris Lyon reverses it.

Chris Lyon hits a dropkick on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon takes The Destroyer down with the Mexican hiptoss.

Chris Lyon uses the Mexican hiptoss on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon locks The Destroyer in a boot choke.

Lynn Powell warns Chris Lyon to let go.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three, four.

Lynn Powell threatens Chris Lyon with disqualification.

Chris Lyon goes for a snap mare, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a standing wristlock.

Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 7 seconds.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a hammerlock.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes.

Chris Lyon uses a high knee on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a dropkick.

Chris Lyon goes for a monkey flip, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer hits a belly-to-back suplex on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the turnbuckle, but Chris Lyon reverses it.

Chris Lyon charges in with a monkey flip, but The Destroyer lifts his leg.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a clothesline.

Chris Lyon is going for the pin.

Lynn Powell counts: One, kickout.

Chris Lyon goes for a piledriver, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes, but Chris Lyon reverses it.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a clothesline.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a waistlock takedown.

Chris Lyon locks The Destroyer in a side headlock.

The Destroyer reaches the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.

Chris Lyon takes The Destroyer down with a punch.

Chris Lyon goes for a dropkick, but The Destroyer side-steps and Chris Lyon

only hits air.

The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way.

The Destroyer uses a waistlock suplex on Chris Lyon.

Lynn Powell counts: One, shoulder up.

The Destroyer complains about a slow count.

The Destroyer uses a snap mare on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer uses a waistlock takedown on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer nails Chris Lyon with a drop toe hold.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon.

The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way.

The Destroyer kicks Chris Lyon.

The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with an arm wringer.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer uses a backbreaker on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a forearm smash.

The Destroyer hits a drop toe hold on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer goes for a backbreaker, but Chris Lyon blocks it.

Chris Lyon goes for a pumphandle slam, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer executes flying headscissors on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes.

Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a high knee.

Chris Lyon executes a piledriver on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon is going for the pin.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up.

Chris Lyon throws The Destroyer out of the ring.

Chris Lyon goes through the ropes.

Lynn Powell counts: 1.

Chris Lyon reenters the ring.

The Destroyer follows him back in.

Chris Lyon goes for an armdrag takedown, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes.

Chris Lyon misses with an elbow.

The Destroyer misses with a clothesline.

Chris Lyon hits a high knee on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon gets a half Boston on The Destroyer.

The Destroyer tries to escape the hold.

The Destroyer reaches the ropes after being trapped for 9 seconds.

Chris Lyon goes for a chokehold, but The Destroyer blocks it.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer hits a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon.

The chants for The Destroyer are deafening.

The Destroyer kicks Chris Lyon.

The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way.

The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon.

The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer hits a belly-to-back suplex on Chris Lyon.

The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Destroyer.

The Destroyer goes for a wristlock, but Chris Lyon counters it with a go-behind.

The Destroyer re-reverses it.

The Destroyer goes for a waistlock takedown, but Chris Lyon counters it with

an elbowsmash.

Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon chops The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon further incites the crowd.

The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon.

Chris Lyon chops The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon goes for a slingshot suplex, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer goes for an arm wringer, but Chris Lyon reverses it.

Chris Lyon runs into the ropes.

Chris Lyon misses with a shoulderblock.

The Destroyer executes a Samoan Drop on Chris Lyon.

The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon chops the Destroyer.

Chris Lyon goes for a piledriver, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer goes for a monkey flip, but Chris Lyon blocks it.

Chris Lyon executes a bodyslam on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a pumphandle slam.

Chris Lyon is being booed like there is no tomorrow.

Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a pumphandle slam.

Chris Lyon uses a kneebreaker on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon goes for a monkey flip, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer executes an armbreaker on Chris Lyon.

Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a snap mare.

The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer executes a Samoan Drop on Chris Lyon.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer takes Chris Lyon down with an armbreaker.

The Destroyer executes a monkey flip on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer is going for the pin.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, kickout.

The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a bow-and-arrow submission.

Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds.

The Destroyer hits a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon.

The crowd erupts.

The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a grapevine.

Chris Lyon is struggling to reach the ropes.

Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 19 seconds.

The Destroyer goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but Chris Lyon counters it with a side suplex.

Chris Lyon is going for the pin.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, kickout.

Chris Lyon executes a pumphandle slam on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon runs into the ropes.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with an elbow.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer puts Chris Lyon in a headscissors submission.

The Destroyer lets go after 13 seconds.

The Destroyer executes flying headscissors on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer uses a snap mare on Chris Lyon.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a high knee.

Chris Lyon runs into the ropes.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a kick.

Chris Lyon goes for a bodyslam, but The Destroyer counters it with an elbowsmash.

The Destroyer executes a belly-to-back suplex on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer hits a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon.

The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Destroyer.

The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a side headlock.

Chris Lyon is valiantly trying to break the hold.

Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 11 seconds.

The Destroyer uses a drop toe hold on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer nails Chris Lyon with a snap mare.

The Destroyer executes the Crucifix into a pin on Chris Lyon.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three.

The crowd is giving The Destroyer a standing ovation.

The winner is The Destroyer. Time of fall: 0:13:22

The Destroyer wins the first fall in this match using his signature move. The fans are really behind the former champ and are smelling a title change tonight.

Before we go to the 2nd fall we have a special interview to show.

Ron Strong interviews Jeannie Rahib, who after losing a loser leaves town match to Tawney England was called back by Tawney last week to team with her against her sister Corrie, after apparently having changed her evil ways. But it was all a rouse to embarrass her even more, as Tawney turned on her and made it a 3 on 1. However due to a referee ruling and the match's stipulations, Jeannie has won her reinstatement in RCW. In the interview Jeannie throws out a challenge to the champ. She wants a pound of flesh, not just the RCW ladies title. She offers to meet the champ in a non-title strap match with Corrie banned from ringside. Tawney is not there to reply but Ron Strong advises the viewers that based on preliminary talks with RCW matchmaker Marty Goldstein who is very upset at what the England sisters did last week, you can pretty much bet that match will take place next week.

After a one minute break the 2nd fall begins.

They lock up.

The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer goes for a monkey flip, but Chris Lyon blocks it.

Chris Lyon whips The Destroyer into the turnbuckle.

Chris Lyon charges in with a monkey flip.

Chris Lyon goes for a side headlock, but The Destroyer counters it with

a back suplex.

The Destroyer goes for a waistlock suplex, but Chris Lyon counters it with

a facerake.

Chris Lyon executes a pumphandle slam on The Destroyer.

Numerous fans are using Chris Lyon for target practice.

Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a kneebreaker.

Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a monkey flip.

Chris Lyon takes The Destroyer down with the Mexican hiptoss.

Chris Lyon goes for a side cradle, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer throws Chris Lyon out of the ring.

The Destroyer goes through the ropes.

The Destroyer throws Chris Lyon back into the ring.

The Destroyer uses a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer takes Chris Lyon down with a snap mare.

The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a short arm scissors.

Chris Lyon breaks the hold after 5 seconds.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a monkey flip.

Chris Lyon takes The Destroyer down with a monkey flip.

Chris Lyon goes for a piledriver, but The Destroyer blocks it.

The Destroyer hits a hammerlock on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer hits a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer hits an armdrag takedown on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes, but Chris Lyon reverses it.

The Destroyer goes for a fireman's carry takedown, but Chris Lyon blocks it.

Chris Lyon throws The Destroyer out of the ring.

Chris Lyon goes through the ropes.

Lynn Powell counts: 1.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a piledriver.

They're brawling inside the ring area.

The Destroyer hits a piledriver on Chris Lyon.

Lynn Powell counts: 2.

Lynn Powell counts: 3.

Lynn Powell counts: 4.

Chris Lyon is busted wide open.

The Destroyer knocks Chris Lyon into the ringsteps.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the guardrail.

Lynn Powell counts: 5.

The Destroyer goes for the Crucifix into a pin, but Chris Lyon counters it with

a Samoan Drop.

Chris Lyon uses a dropkick on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon whips The Destroyer into the guardrail.

Chris Lyon goes for a piledriver, but The Destroyer blocks it.

Lynn Powell counts: 6.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes, but Chris Lyon reverses it.

Chris Lyon puts The Destroyer in a chokehold.

Lynn Powell warns Chris Lyon to let go.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three, four.

Chris Lyon goes for a side headlock, but The Destroyer throws him off.

The Destroyer uses a hammerlock on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a kick.

Chris Lyon executes the Boston Crab on The Destroyer.

The Destroyer is valiantly trying to break the hold.

The Destroyer tries to fight the pain.

The Destroyer submits after 24 seconds.

Numerous fans are using Chris Lyon for target practice.

The winner is Chris Lyon. Time of fall: 0:21:05

The champion strikes back with a 2nd fall win. One would think that had it been a one fall match, or the deciding fall that The Destroyer would not have tapped out as easily. Hopefully he has something extra left for the 3rd and deciding fall.

But before we get to the final fall we have a special message from a newcomer to RCW, a huge signing by Marty Goldstein to bring in this legend and true international superstar.

Ray Stevens on videotape;

The former star of San Fransisco, California, the AWA, and other territories is coming to River City Wrestling. Stevens says that the fans have every right to boo him when he comes to Winnipeg but he hopes they don't. He says Greg Valentine is no longer a friend of his. The way Valentine has conducted business as of late is not any where near reasonable or civilized. Even at their worst behaviour he says that he and Pat Patterson never sunk that low. There's other guys too running around Winnipeg who need an attitude adjustment, including the television champion Bounty Hunter. Stevens says he is looking forward to his premiere in RCW next week!

We return to the main event for the 3rd and final fall after a one minute break. The fans were a bit subdued after the 2nd fall victory by Lyon, but they come back to their feet when the champ does not wait for the 3rd fall to start before attacking the challenger.

Chris Lyon attacks the Destroyer before the bell.

The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer nails Chris Lyon with a forearm smash.

The Destroyer uses a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the turnbuckle.

The Destroyer takes Chris Lyon down with a fireman's carry takedown.

Chris Lyon begs off.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the turnbuckle.

The Destroyer charges into the corner.

The Destroyer goes for a waistlock suplex, but Chris Lyon counters it with

a go-behind.

In turn, The Destroyer counters it with a single-leg takedown into a leglock.

Chris Lyon is struggling to reach the ropes.

Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 8 seconds.

The Destroyer executes a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer goes for a fireman's carry takedown, but Chris Lyon blocks it.

Chris Lyon whips The Destroyer into the ropes, but The Destroyer reverses it.

Chris Lyon goes for a high knee, but The Destroyer ducks out of the way.

The Destroyer uses a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon.

The crowd erupts.

The Destroyer goes for a snap mare, but Chris Lyon blocks it.

Chris Lyon executes a bodyslam on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon uses a backbreaker on The Destroyer.

Numerous fans are using Chris Lyon for target practice.

Chris Lyon goes for the Boston Crab, but The Destroyer counters it with

a kick-off.

The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a kick.

Chris Lyon whips The Destroyer into the ropes.

The Destroyer goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but Chris Lyon counters it with a side suplex.

Chris Lyon hits a pumphandle slam on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon hits a reverse Russian legsweep on The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon is going for the pin.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, thr... kickout.

Chris Lyon runs into the ropes.

Chris Lyon and The Destroyer get hit with a double clothesline.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer.

The decibel level in the building is unbelievable.

Chris Lyon chops The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon goes for a punch, but The Destroyer reverses it.

The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon.

The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon.

The crowd erupts.

Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer.

Chris Lyon goes for a dropkick, but The Destroyer side-steps and Chris Lyon

only hits air.

The Destroyer executes the Crucifix into a pin on Chris Lyon.

Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three.

Chris Lyon complains about a fast count.

The crowd erupts.

The winner is The Destroyer.

Two-out-of-three-Falls Match:

The Destroyer beat Chris Lyon 2 falls to 1:

x Destroyer beat Lyon via the Crucifix into a pin in 0:13:22

x Lyon beat Destroyer via the Boston Crab in 0:21:05

x Destroyer beat Lyon via the Crucifix into a pin in 0:24:20

[The Destroyer won the RCW Heavyweight Championship]

The fans give The Destroyer a standing ovation as he accepts the Heavyweight title belt for the 3rd time. Lyon is quite distraught, holding his head in his hands, pounding the mat, and kicking the bottom rope repeatedly. The Destroyer offers a handshake to Lyon but the former champ just waves him off and leaves the ring in anger.

That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling. Next week is an off week but RCW will be back in 2 weeks time with the premiere of Ray Stevens, a strap match between Jeannie Rahib and Tawney England, and the crowning of a new #1 contender for the heavyweight crown.


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		April 30, 1983 River City Wrestling #97 Winnipeg Convention Cente, Winnipeg, MB We are welcomed by the hosts Ron Strong & Mike Stone. This week we have a special card in store for the fans. Tonight's match, and I do mean match in the singular term, was a classic confrontation that has been building for months. Chris Lyon puts his RCW Heavyweight title on the line, in a best 2 out of 3 falls match against two time former champion, and current #1 contender thanks to his victory over Greg Valentine, RCW's own, The Destroyer !! This match will be shown in its entirety. Enjoy !! MAIN EVENT RCW Heavyweight Championship Best 2 out of 3 Falls 60-minute time limit Chris Lyon, (champion) 236 lbs., Winnipeg, Canada v The Destroyer, (#1 contender), 252 lbs., parts unknown They lock up. The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon. Chris Lyon kicks The Destroyer. The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon. The Destroyer is getting a good reaction from the crowd. The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon. The Destroyer goes for a bodyslam, but Chris Lyon counters it with a small package. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, shoulder up. Chris Lyon goes for an armdrag takedown, but The Destroyer counters it with a lariat. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a vertical suplex. The Destroyer uses a monkey flip on Chris Lyon. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a shoulderblock. Chris Lyon executes a punch on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a bodyslam. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the turnbuckle. The Destroyer runs shoulder-first into the corner, but Chris Lyon moves out of the way. Chris Lyon executes a kick to the midsection on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon kicks The Destroyer. Quite a few boos are audible. The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon. The Destroyer kicks Chris Lyon. The crowd is cheering on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer. Quite a few boos are audible. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes, but Chris Lyon reverses it. Chris Lyon hits a dropkick on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon takes The Destroyer down with the Mexican hiptoss. Chris Lyon uses the Mexican hiptoss on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon locks The Destroyer in a boot choke. Lynn Powell warns Chris Lyon to let go. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three, four. Lynn Powell threatens Chris Lyon with disqualification. Chris Lyon goes for a snap mare, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a standing wristlock. Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 7 seconds. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a hammerlock. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes. Chris Lyon uses a high knee on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a dropkick. Chris Lyon goes for a monkey flip, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer hits a belly-to-back suplex on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the turnbuckle, but Chris Lyon reverses it. Chris Lyon charges in with a monkey flip, but The Destroyer lifts his leg. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a clothesline. Chris Lyon is going for the pin. Lynn Powell counts: One, kickout. Chris Lyon goes for a piledriver, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes, but Chris Lyon reverses it. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a clothesline. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a waistlock takedown. Chris Lyon locks The Destroyer in a side headlock. The Destroyer reaches the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds. Chris Lyon takes The Destroyer down with a punch. Chris Lyon goes for a dropkick, but The Destroyer side-steps and Chris Lyon only hits air. The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way. The Destroyer uses a waistlock suplex on Chris Lyon. Lynn Powell counts: One, shoulder up. The Destroyer complains about a slow count. The Destroyer uses a snap mare on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer uses a waistlock takedown on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer nails Chris Lyon with a drop toe hold. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon. The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way. The Destroyer kicks Chris Lyon. The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with an arm wringer. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer uses a backbreaker on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with a forearm smash. The Destroyer hits a drop toe hold on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer goes for a backbreaker, but Chris Lyon blocks it. Chris Lyon goes for a pumphandle slam, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer executes flying headscissors on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes. Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a high knee. Chris Lyon executes a piledriver on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon is going for the pin. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, thr... shoulder up. Chris Lyon throws The Destroyer out of the ring. Chris Lyon goes through the ropes. Lynn Powell counts: 1. Chris Lyon reenters the ring. The Destroyer follows him back in. Chris Lyon goes for an armdrag takedown, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes. Chris Lyon misses with an elbow. The Destroyer misses with a clothesline. Chris Lyon hits a high knee on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon gets a half Boston on The Destroyer. The Destroyer tries to escape the hold. The Destroyer reaches the ropes after being trapped for 9 seconds. Chris Lyon goes for a chokehold, but The Destroyer blocks it. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer hits a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon. The chants for The Destroyer are deafening. The Destroyer kicks Chris Lyon. The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way. The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon. The crowd is behind The Destroyer all the way. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer hits a belly-to-back suplex on Chris Lyon. The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Destroyer. The Destroyer goes for a wristlock, but Chris Lyon counters it with a go-behind. The Destroyer re-reverses it. The Destroyer goes for a waistlock takedown, but Chris Lyon counters it with an elbowsmash. Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer. Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer. Chris Lyon chops The Destroyer. Chris Lyon further incites the crowd. The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon. Chris Lyon chops The Destroyer. Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer. Chris Lyon goes for a slingshot suplex, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer goes for an arm wringer, but Chris Lyon reverses it. Chris Lyon runs into the ropes. Chris Lyon misses with a shoulderblock. The Destroyer executes a Samoan Drop on Chris Lyon. The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Destroyer. Chris Lyon chops the Destroyer. Chris Lyon goes for a piledriver, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer goes for a monkey flip, but Chris Lyon blocks it. Chris Lyon executes a bodyslam on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a pumphandle slam. Chris Lyon is being booed like there is no tomorrow. Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a pumphandle slam. Chris Lyon uses a kneebreaker on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon goes for a monkey flip, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer executes an armbreaker on Chris Lyon. Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a snap mare. The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon. The Destroyer executes a Samoan Drop on Chris Lyon. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer takes Chris Lyon down with an armbreaker. The Destroyer executes a monkey flip on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer is going for the pin. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, kickout. The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a bow-and-arrow submission. Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 5 seconds. The Destroyer hits a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon. The crowd erupts. The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a grapevine. Chris Lyon is struggling to reach the ropes. Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 19 seconds. The Destroyer goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but Chris Lyon counters it with a side suplex. Chris Lyon is going for the pin. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, kickout. Chris Lyon executes a pumphandle slam on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon runs into the ropes. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon with an elbow. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer puts Chris Lyon in a headscissors submission. The Destroyer lets go after 13 seconds. The Destroyer executes flying headscissors on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer uses a snap mare on Chris Lyon. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a high knee. Chris Lyon runs into the ropes. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a kick. Chris Lyon goes for a bodyslam, but The Destroyer counters it with an elbowsmash. The Destroyer executes a belly-to-back suplex on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer hits a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon. The crowd is on its feet cheering for The Destroyer. The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a side headlock. Chris Lyon is valiantly trying to break the hold. Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 11 seconds. The Destroyer uses a drop toe hold on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer nails Chris Lyon with a snap mare. The Destroyer executes the Crucifix into a pin on Chris Lyon. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three. The crowd is giving The Destroyer a standing ovation. The winner is The Destroyer. Time of fall: 0:13:22 The Destroyer wins the first fall in this match using his signature move. The fans are really behind the former champ and are smelling a title change tonight. Before we go to the 2nd fall we have a special interview to show. Interview: Ron Strong interviews Jeannie Rahib, who after losing a loser leaves town match to Tawney England was called back by Tawney last week to team with her against her sister Corrie, after apparently having changed her evil ways. But it was all a rouse to embarrass her even more, as Tawney turned on her and made it a 3 on 1. However due to a referee ruling and the match's stipulations, Jeannie has won her reinstatement in RCW. In the interview Jeannie throws out a challenge to the champ. She wants a pound of flesh, not just the RCW ladies title. She offers to meet the champ in a non-title strap match with Corrie banned from ringside. Tawney is not there to reply but Ron Strong advises the viewers that based on preliminary talks with RCW matchmaker Marty Goldstein who is very upset at what the England sisters did last week, you can pretty much bet that match will take place next week. After a one minute break the 2nd fall begins. They lock up. The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon. The Destroyer goes for a monkey flip, but Chris Lyon blocks it. Chris Lyon whips The Destroyer into the turnbuckle. Chris Lyon charges in with a monkey flip. Chris Lyon goes for a side headlock, but The Destroyer counters it with a back suplex. The Destroyer goes for a waistlock suplex, but Chris Lyon counters it with a facerake. Chris Lyon executes a pumphandle slam on The Destroyer. Numerous fans are using Chris Lyon for target practice. Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a kneebreaker. Chris Lyon nails The Destroyer with a monkey flip. Chris Lyon takes The Destroyer down with the Mexican hiptoss. Chris Lyon goes for a side cradle, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer throws Chris Lyon out of the ring. The Destroyer goes through the ropes. The Destroyer throws Chris Lyon back into the ring. The Destroyer uses a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer takes Chris Lyon down with a snap mare. The Destroyer catches Chris Lyon in a short arm scissors. Chris Lyon breaks the hold after 5 seconds. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a monkey flip. Chris Lyon takes The Destroyer down with a monkey flip. Chris Lyon goes for a piledriver, but The Destroyer blocks it. The Destroyer hits a hammerlock on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer hits a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer hits an armdrag takedown on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes, but Chris Lyon reverses it. The Destroyer goes for a fireman's carry takedown, but Chris Lyon blocks it. Chris Lyon throws The Destroyer out of the ring. Chris Lyon goes through the ropes. Lynn Powell counts: 1. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a piledriver. They're brawling inside the ring area. The Destroyer hits a piledriver on Chris Lyon. Lynn Powell counts: 2. Lynn Powell counts: 3. Lynn Powell counts: 4. Chris Lyon is busted wide open. The Destroyer knocks Chris Lyon into the ringsteps. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the guardrail. Lynn Powell counts: 5. The Destroyer goes for the Crucifix into a pin, but Chris Lyon counters it with a Samoan Drop. Chris Lyon uses a dropkick on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon whips The Destroyer into the guardrail. Chris Lyon goes for a piledriver, but The Destroyer blocks it. Lynn Powell counts: 6. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes, but Chris Lyon reverses it. Chris Lyon puts The Destroyer in a chokehold. Lynn Powell warns Chris Lyon to let go. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three, four. Chris Lyon goes for a side headlock, but The Destroyer throws him off. The Destroyer uses a hammerlock on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a kick. Chris Lyon executes the Boston Crab on The Destroyer. The Destroyer is valiantly trying to break the hold. The Destroyer tries to fight the pain. The Destroyer submits after 24 seconds. Numerous fans are using Chris Lyon for target practice. The winner is Chris Lyon. Time of fall: 0:21:05 The champion strikes back with a 2nd fall win. One would think that had it been a one fall match, or the deciding fall that The Destroyer would not have tapped out as easily. Hopefully he has something extra left for the 3rd and deciding fall. But before we get to the final fall we have a special message from a newcomer to RCW, a huge signing by Marty Goldstein to bring in this legend and true international superstar. Ray Stevens on videotape; The former star of San Fransisco, California, the AWA, and other territories is coming to River City Wrestling. Stevens says that the fans have every right to boo him when he comes to Winnipeg but he hopes they don't. He says Greg Valentine is no longer a friend of his. The way Valentine has conducted business as of late is not any where near reasonable or civilized. Even at their worst behaviour he says that he and Pat Patterson never sunk that low. There's other guys too running around Winnipeg who need an attitude adjustment, including the television champion Bounty Hunter. Stevens says he is looking forward to his premiere in RCW next week! We return to the main event for the 3rd and final fall after a one minute break. The fans were a bit subdued after the 2nd fall victory by Lyon, but they come back to their feet when the champ does not wait for the 3rd fall to start before attacking the challenger. Chris Lyon attacks the Destroyer before the bell. The Destroyer punches Chris Lyon. The Destroyer nails Chris Lyon with a forearm smash. The Destroyer uses a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the turnbuckle. The Destroyer takes Chris Lyon down with a fireman's carry takedown. Chris Lyon begs off. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the turnbuckle. The Destroyer charges into the corner. The Destroyer goes for a waistlock suplex, but Chris Lyon counters it with a go-behind. In turn, The Destroyer counters it with a single-leg takedown into a leglock. Chris Lyon is struggling to reach the ropes. Chris Lyon reaches the ropes after being trapped for 8 seconds. The Destroyer executes a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon. The Destroyer goes for a fireman's carry takedown, but Chris Lyon blocks it. Chris Lyon whips The Destroyer into the ropes, but The Destroyer reverses it. Chris Lyon goes for a high knee, but The Destroyer ducks out of the way. The Destroyer uses a swinging neckbreaker on Chris Lyon. The crowd erupts. The Destroyer goes for a snap mare, but Chris Lyon blocks it. Chris Lyon executes a bodyslam on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon uses a backbreaker on The Destroyer. Numerous fans are using Chris Lyon for target practice. Chris Lyon goes for the Boston Crab, but The Destroyer counters it with a kick-off. The Destroyer whips Chris Lyon into the ropes. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer with a kick. Chris Lyon whips The Destroyer into the ropes. The Destroyer goes for a swinging neckbreaker, but Chris Lyon counters it with a side suplex. Chris Lyon hits a pumphandle slam on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon hits a reverse Russian legsweep on The Destroyer. Chris Lyon is going for the pin. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, thr... kickout. Chris Lyon runs into the ropes. Chris Lyon and The Destroyer get hit with a double clothesline. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer. The decibel level in the building is unbelievable. Chris Lyon chops The Destroyer. Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer. Chris Lyon goes for a punch, but The Destroyer reverses it. The Destroyer hits Chris Lyon. The Destroyer chops Chris Lyon. The crowd erupts. Chris Lyon hits The Destroyer. Chris Lyon punches The Destroyer. Chris Lyon goes for a dropkick, but The Destroyer side-steps and Chris Lyon only hits air. The Destroyer executes the Crucifix into a pin on Chris Lyon. Lynn Powell counts: One, two, three. Chris Lyon complains about a fast count. The crowd erupts. The winner is The Destroyer. Two-out-of-three-Falls Match: The Destroyer beat Chris Lyon 2 falls to 1: x Destroyer beat Lyon via the Crucifix into a pin in 0:13:22 x Lyon beat Destroyer via the Boston Crab in 0:21:05 x Destroyer beat Lyon via the Crucifix into a pin in 0:24:20 [The Destroyer won the RCW Heavyweight Championship] The fans give The Destroyer a standing ovation as he accepts the Heavyweight title belt for the 3rd time. Lyon is quite distraught, holding his head in his hands, pounding the mat, and kicking the bottom rope repeatedly. The Destroyer offers a handshake to Lyon but the former champ just waves him off and leaves the ring in anger. That's it for another edition of River City Wrestling. Next week is an off week but RCW will be back in 2 weeks time with the premiere of Ray Stevens, a strap match between Jeannie Rahib and Tawney England, and the crowning of a new #1 contender for the heavyweight crown.