Series synopsis
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling is an American action & adventure television series that premiered on Syndication on September 12, 1981. It ended on May 17, 1986. It was created by Jim Crockett Promotions. It stars Larry Shreve, Alan Rogowski, Ali Bey and Bob Caudle.
Relive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
Premise
Relive the glory days of the National Wrestling Alliance through Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling's weekly television show.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Larry Shreve as Abdullah the Butcher
- Alan Rogowski as Ole Anderson
- Ali Bey as Ali Bey
- Bob Caudle as Bob Caudle (Color Commentator)
- David Crockett as David Crockett (Color Commentator)
- Michael Davis as Mike Davis
- Robert Bédard as Sgt. Jacques Goulet
- Mike McCord as Austin Idol
Supporting cast
- Terry Lathan as Terry Lathan
- Edward McDaniel as Wahoo McDaniel
- Scott McGhee as Scott McGhee
- Ronald Rychliski as Ron Ritchie
- Aurelian Smith Jr. as Jake "The Snake" Roberts
- Stu Schwartz as Stu Schwartz (Referee)
- Steve Romero as Jay Youngblood
- Charlie Fulton as Charlie Fulton
- Len Denton as The Grappler
- Rick Blood Sr. as Ricky Steamboat
- Paul Frederick as Paul Jones
- Frank Monte as Frank Monte
Guest cast
- Larry Shreve as Abdullah the Butcher
- Alan Rogowski as Ole Anderson
- Ali Bey as Ali Bey
- Bob Caudle as Bob Caudle (Color Commentator)
- David Crockett as David Crockett (Color Commentator)
- Michael Davis as Mike Davis
- Robert Bédard as Sgt. Jacques Goulet
- Mike McCord as Austin Idol
- Terry Lathan as Terry Lathan
- Edward McDaniel as Wahoo McDaniel
- Scott McGhee as Scott McGhee
- Ronald Rychliski as Ron Ritchie
Episodes
This series spans 6 seasons with 204 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 11 | September 12, 1981 | December 26, 1981 |
| Season 2 | 48 | January 2, 1982 | December 25, 1982 |
| Season 3 | 44 | January 1, 1983 | December 24, 1983 |
| Season 4 | 35 | January 14, 1984 | December 29, 1984 |
| Season 5 | 46 | January 5, 1985 | December 28, 1985 |
| Season 6 | 20 | January 4, 1986 | May 17, 1986 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Sep. 12, 1981 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Mid-Atlantic Television Champion Ron Bass partners with Jay Youngblood for a Tag Team Match main event. Roddy Piper leads Abdullah the Butcher into action against Ron Ritchie. Plus, Sgt. Slaughter, Jake Roberts, and many more in action! |
September 12, 1981 |
| 2 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Sep. 19, 1981 On this edition Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Roddy Piper partners with Ole Anderson to take on Paul Jones and Frank Monte in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Sgt. Slaughter in action, 'Outlaw' Ron Bass defends the Mid-Atlantic Television Championship, and more! |
September 19, 1981 |
| 3 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Sep. 26, 1981 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, The Grappler makes his presence felt during a main event bout between Jay Youngblood and Ole Anderson. Plus, 'Outlaw' Ron Bass defends the Mid-Atlantic Television Championship, Jake Roberts teams with Bad Leroy Brown, and more! |
September 26, 1981 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 02, 1982 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Terry Taylor partners with Bob Davis to take on Pvt. Jim Nelson and Sgt. Slaughter in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Ivan Koloff defends the Mid-Atlantic Television Championship, Ray Stevens in action, and more! |
January 2, 1982 |
| 2 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 09, 1982 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Buddy Landel and Tony Anthony take to the ring to battle the formidable duo of Ivan Koloff and Ole Anderson in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Terry Taylor competes in singles action, 'Pretty Boy' Carl Fergie addresses his relationship with Ox Baker, and much more! |
January 9, 1982 |
| 3 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 16, 1982 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Buddy Landel takes to the ring to go one-on-one with NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Sgt. Slaughter in the main event. Plus, Austin Idol, Jake Roberts, and many more in action! |
January 16, 1982 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 01, 1983 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Ricky Steamboat teaches Don Kernodle a lesson after taking to the ring to go one-on-one with Masa Fuchi in the main event. Plus, The Brisco Brothers in action, Jimmy Valiant partners with Mid-Atlantic Television Champion Mike Rotundo, and much more! |
January 1, 1983 |
| 2 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 08, 1983 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Red Dog Lane partners with Dory Funk Jr. and NWA United States Champion Greg Valentine to take on Dick Slater, Jerry Brisco, and Bob Orton Jr. in a Six-Man Tag Team Match. Plus, Jay Youngblood, Johnny Weaver, and many more in action! |
January 8, 1983 |
| 3 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 15, 1983 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Dick Slater replaces Red Dog Lane to partner with Dory Funk Jr. in battling Gerald Brisco and Sweet Brown Sugar in a Tag Team Match main event. Plus, Jimmy Valiant, Sgt. Slaughter, and many more in action! |
January 15, 1983 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 14, 1984 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Paul Jones looks to further humiliate Jimmy Valiant by showing off his recent spoil of war. With championship gold around his waist, Dick Slater lets everyone know the next accolade in his sights. Plus, Greg Valentine, Ernie Ladd, The Assassins, and many more in action! |
January 14, 1984 |
| 2 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 21, 1984 NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair vows to teach NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Dick Slater a lesson as the competitors engage in singles action. Plus, Dory Funk Jr. partners with Rufus R. Jones to take on The Assassins in a Tag Team Match. |
January 21, 1984 |
| 3 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 28, 1984 Angelo Mosca Jr. looks to put gold around his waist as he battles Ivan Koloff for the coveted Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Championship. Plus, NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Dick Slater continues to pursue another championship and Rufus R. Jones takes on Hans Schroeder. |
January 28, 1984 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 05, 1985 The new year kicks off in a huge way when Manny Fernandez goes one-on-one with Nikita Koloff in the main event. Magnum T.A. continues to prove his in-ring abilities in a match against The Super Destroyer. Plus, Tommy Lane challenges Denny Brown for the NWA World Junior Heavyweight Championship. |
January 5, 1985 |
| 2 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 12, 1985 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Ricky Steamboat begins his pursuit of championship by gold by first going one-on-one with Joel Deaton. After taking to the ring to compete in singles action, Magnum T.A. sets his sights on the NWA United States Heavyweight Championship. All this and much more! |
January 12, 1985 |
| 3 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 19, 1985 NWA United States Heavyweight Champion Wahoo McDaniel explains his unforeseen actions against NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. Sam Houston and Tommy Lane join forces to take on the dangerous duo of The Barbarian and "Superstar" Billy Graham. |
January 19, 1985 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 04, 1986 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, witness J.J. Dillon get what he deserves in a Texas Bull Rope Match against 'Outlaw' Ron Bass. Pez Whatley challenges Krusher Khruschev for the Mid-Atlantic Heavyweight Title. All this and much more! |
January 4, 1986 |
| 2 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 11, 1986 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, Jim Cornette leads his Midnight Express into action against Pez Whatley and Pat Tanaka. Plus, The Russians compete in a Six-Man Tag Team Match, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair responds to Dusty Rhodes, and much more! |
January 11, 1986 |
| 3 |
Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling - Jan. 18, 1986 On this edition of Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling, chaos erupts when Tully Blanchard targets Jimmy Valiant during a match against Black Bart. Plus, Ronnie Garvin, The Rock 'n' Roll Express, Manny Fernandez, and many more take to the ring for action! |
January 18, 1986 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Syndication |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 12, 1981 |
| Last aired | May 17, 1986 |
| Status | ended |