Pro Wrestling America (4/8/26)

·15 min·1 clip

Teddy Long's biased refereeing sparks chaos, with Dr. Death accused of paying him off.

The episode opens with Southern Dynamite introducing the show from the State Farm Center in Champaign, Illinois, highlighting contract extensions for Scott Taylor and Larry Zbysko. The first match features Barry Horowitz defending the Dark Horse title against Doug Gilbert, ending in a quick submission victory. An IAW update covers title matches in Indianapolis and Toronto, including Stan Hanson winning the Canadian heavyweight title. The United States Heavyweight Tournament sees Magnum TA advance by defeating Kerry Vonn. Greg Valentine faces Dr. Death Steve Williams, but the match is marred by referee Teddy Long's biased officiating, leading to a confrontation where Long admits Dr. Death paid him. Million Dollar Man DiBiase fires Long and announces an investigation. Another IAW update reveals IWGP and BTW are ceasing operations due to financial issues, making their wrestlers free agents. The American tag team titles are defended by Dirty Dick Slater and Italian Stallion against Too Cool, with the champions retaining after a chaotic match. The main event is a cage match between former Gorgeous Gentlemen members Garvin and Adams, ending with Garvin's victory after a brutal fight. Southern Dynamite signs off, teasing future developments in the fantasy league.

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A busy fantasy wrestling card where title stakes, rule-breaking, and a public firing push the feuds forward.

Pro Wrestling America frames its five-match fantasy card around shaky authority and title pressure, with Barry Horowitz defending the Dark Horse title against Dangerous Doug Gilbert.

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You want a fantasy wrestling card where a title defense starts with a belt shot, a referee scandal breaks open in the ring, and a cage match ends ugly.

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