Series synopsis
Mid-South Wrestling is an American action & adventure television series that premiered on Syndication on December 12, 1981. It ended on March 3, 1986. It was created by Bill Watts. It stars Brian Blair, Tony Charles, Michael George and Aaron Holt.
Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Premise
Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1981s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Brian Blair as Brian Blair
- Tony Charles as Tony Charles
- Michael George as Mike George
- Aaron Holt as Aaron Holt
- Paul Orndorff as Paul Orndorff
- Katie Glass as Diamond Lil
- James Kimble as King Cobra
- Steve 'Monk' Miller as The Monk
Supporting cast
- Terry Orndorff as Terry Orndorff
- Thomas Renesto Jr. as Tom Renesto Jr.
- Mike Bond as Mike Bond
- Mike Boyette as Mike Boyer
- Jack Howe as Jack Howe (Referee) (Archive footage)
- Frank Monte as Frank Monte
- Don Serrano as Don Serrano
- Khosrow Vaziri as The Iron Sheik
- Bob Orton, Jr. as Bob Orton Jr.
- Afa Anoa'i as Afa
- Sika Anoa'i as Sika
- Ferrin Barr Jr. as Jesse Barr
Guest cast
- Brian Blair as Brian Blair
- Tony Charles as Tony Charles
- Michael George as Mike George
- Aaron Holt as Aaron Holt
- Paul Orndorff as Paul Orndorff
- Katie Glass as Diamond Lil
- James Kimble as King Cobra
- Steve 'Monk' Miller as The Monk
- Terry Orndorff as Terry Orndorff
- Thomas Renesto Jr. as Tom Renesto Jr.
- Mike Bond as Mike Bond
- Mike Boyette as Mike Boyer
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 206 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | December 11, 1981 | December 26, 1981 |
| Season 2 | 49 | January 2, 1982 | December 25, 1982 |
| Season 3 | 53 | January 1, 1983 | December 31, 1983 |
| Season 4 | 51 | January 14, 1984 | December 29, 1984 |
| Season 5 | 49 | January 6, 1985 | December 14, 1985 |
| Season 6 | 1 | March 3, 1986 | March 3, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec 12, 1981 Ted DiBiase takes to the ring to take on Paul Orndorff in the main event. Plus, The Junkyard Dog, The Iron Sheik, and more in action! |
December 12, 1981 |
| 2 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec 19, 1981 Paul Ellering issues a challenge to The Iron Sheik. Junkyard Dog defends the Louisiana Heavyweight Championship against Mike Boyer. |
December 19, 1981 |
| 3 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 26, 1981 On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, The Iron Sheik meets Paul Ellering in a special Persian Club Challenge. Bob Orton Jr. teams up with Bob Roop to take on Mike Bond and Frank Monte. Plus, North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase in action, Paul Orndorff goes one-on-one with Brian Blair, and more! |
December 26, 1981 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 02, 1982 As the year comes to a close, 'Cowboy' Bill Watts takes everyone on a journey through the most exciting matches and moments of 1981. From Junkyard Dog and Mike George taking on The Wild Samoans, to Ted DiBiase challenging Paul Orndorff for the North American Heavyweight Championship, relive the best of the year that was. |
January 2, 1982 |
| 2 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 16, 1982 Dreams become reality on this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, as Andre the Giant partners with Junkyard Dog and Dusty Rhodes to take on Ernie Ladd and The Wild Samoans in a Six-Man Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Bob Orton Jr. meets Mike George in singles action, Dick Murdoch goes one-on-one with Bob Roop, and much more! |
January 16, 1982 |
| 3 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 23, 1982 On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Bob Orton Jr. puts the Mississippi Heavyweight Championship on the line in a match against Mr. Olympia. Dick Murdoch and North American Heavyweight Champion Ted DiBiase face Bob Roop and Paul Orndorff in a Tag Team Match. Plus, The Wild Samoans, Mike George, and more in action! |
January 23, 1982 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 01, 1983 With 1982 in the books, 'Cowboy' Bill Watts takes everyone on a journey through the most exciting matches and moments from the year that was. Relive action featuring Junkyard Dog, Mr. Wrestling II, Ted DiBiase, and many more top Supertstars of Mid-South Wrestling. |
January 1, 1983 |
| 2 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 08, 1983 After addressing Mr. Olympia's departure from Mid-South Wrestling, Mr. Wrestling II takes to the ring to go one-on-one with 'Gorgeous' Gino Hernandez in the main event. Plus, Mid-South Tag Team Champions Matt Borne and Ted DiBiase in action, Dick Murdoch takes on Marty Lunde, and much more! |
January 8, 1983 |
| 3 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 15, 1983 On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, the incomparable Chavo Guerrero goes one-on-one with 'Gorgeous' Gino Hernandez in a Special Challenge Match. A savage alliance is formed when The Great Kabuki teams with Kamala to take on Tim Horner and Buddy Landel. Plus, Kevin Von Erich in action, Mr. Wrestling II faces Hiro Matsuda, and much more! |
January 15, 1983 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 14, 1984 Jim Cornette and his Midnight Express take things too far when they target Magnum T.A. for some public humiliation. Things get ravishing in the main event as Butch Reed goes one-on-one with a young Rick Rude. Plus, Junkyard Dog, Dr. Death Steve Williams, and many more in action on this edition of Mid-South Wrestling! |
January 14, 1984 |
| 2 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 21, 1984 After suffering a bizarre form of public humiliation at the hands of Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, Magnum T.A. resolves not to let history repeat itself. Rick Rude takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Masao Ito in the main event. Plus, Buddy Landel, Terry Taylor, and many more in action on this edition of Mid-South Wrestling! |
January 21, 1984 |
| 3 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 28, 1984 The situation between Jim Cornette's Midnight Express and Mid-South Tag Team Champions Magnum T.A. and Mr. Wrestling II deteriorates when both duos clash in a Tag Team Match. Plus, Terry Taylor takes to the ring for singles competition, Buddy Landel goes one-on-one with Lanny Poffo, and much more on this edition of Mid-South Wrestling! |
January 28, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 06, 1985 Skandor Akbar leads 'Sheik' Hercules Hernandez to the ring to go one-on-one with North American Heavyweight Champion Brad Armstrong. Buddy Landel challenges Terry Taylor for the Mid-South Television Title. Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Private Terry Daniels team up to battle Ted DiBiase and Dr. Death Steve Williams. All this and much more! |
January 6, 1985 |
| 2 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 12, 1985 The North American Heavyweight Championship is at stake when Brad Armstrong puts the title on the line against Dr. Death Steve Williams. 'Sheik' Hercules Hernandez challenges Terry Taylor for the Mid-South Television Title. Plus, Jake Roberts, Kamala, and many more are in action! |
January 12, 1985 |
| 3 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 26, 1985 Buddy Landel takes to the ring to try to reclaim the Mid-South Television Championship from Terry Taylor. 'Iceman' King Parsons goes one-on-one with 'Sheik' Hercules Hernandez. Plus, Jake Roberts is in action, a look at the battle between Billy Jack Haynes and Kamala, and much more! |
January 26, 1985 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 03, 1986 Mid-South Tag Team Champions Dr. Death Steve Williams and Ted Dibiase are faced with a new threat. Koko B. Ware lets "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert know that he cannot be bought as they meet one-on-one. Dick Murdoch and The Masked Superstar face Ricky Gibson and Tracy Smothers in the main event. |
March 3, 1986 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 12, 1981 |
| Last aired | March 3, 1986 |
| Status | ended |