Mid-South Wrestling: Mid-South Wrestling - 1983
Mid-South Wrestling stands as one of the most prominent and successful professional wrestling territories active during the 1980s. The third season of this weekly episodic series continues to showcase the high-stakes environment that defined the promotion under the leadership of Bill Watts. Throughout this season, the program features a diverse roster of talent, including several individuals who would go on to be rec
Season 3 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Mid-South Wrestling is established as one of the most successful professional wrestling territories of the 1980s.
- The series operates as a weekly episodic program featuring consistent athletic competition.
- Bill Watts serves as a central figure in the production and management of the wrestling territory.
- The roster includes established performers such as Jim Duggan and Ted DiBiase who anchor the ongoing storylines.
Season overview
Mid-South Wrestling stands as one of the most prominent and successful professional wrestling territories active during the 1980s. The third season of this weekly episodic series continues to showcase the high-stakes environment that defined the promotion under the leadership of Bill Watts. Throughout this season, the program features a diverse roster of talent, including several individuals who would go on to be recognized as WWE Legends and Hall of Famers. Notable figures appearing in the series include Nikolai Volkoff, Mil Mascaras, Jim Duggan, and Ted DiBiase. The production is characterized by its weekly format, which captures the ongoing rivalries and athletic competitions within the territory. With commentary and presentation provided by figures such as Boyd Pierce and Bill Watts, the show documents a significant era in the history of the sport. The narrative arc of the season is defined by the recurring appearances of these iconic performers, who contribute to the legacy of the territory as a primary hub for wrestling entertainment during the decade. As an archival record of the 1980s wrestling landscape, the season serves as a testament to the influence and reach of the Mid-South promotion during its peak years of operation.
Episode Guide
Season 3 Progress Shield
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 01, 1983
Jan 1, 1983 · 42 min
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,
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 08, 1983
Jan 8, 1983 · 42 min
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-S
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 15, 1983
Jan 15, 1983 · 42 min
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 whe
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 22, 1983
Jan 22, 1983 · 42 min
On a night where Junkyard Dog finally makes his return to the Mid-South, Stagger Lee is mysteriously absent when he is set to defend the North American Heavyweight Championship aga
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 29, 1983
Jan 29, 1983 · 42 min
When Stagger Lee once again doesn't show up to defend the North American Heavyweight Title against him, Ted DiBiase receives a challenge to face his old nemesis, Junkyard Dog. Chav
Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 05, 1983
Feb 5, 1983 · 42 min
The controversy surrounding Stagger Lee's identity thickens when the North American Heavyweight Title is mysteriously vacated. Junkyard Dog teams up with Mr. Olympia to battle Don
Mid-South Wrestling - Feb 12, 1983
Feb 12, 1983 · 42 min
Tony Atlas and Andre the Giant challenge Ted DiBiase and Matt Borne for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles. Plus, JYD and many more in action!
Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 19, 1983
Feb 19, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Tim Horner partners with Tony Torres to battle with Mid-South Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase and 'Maniac' Matt Borne. Tiger Conway Jr. takes
Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 26, 1983
Feb 26, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes to the ring to assist Mid-South Tag Team Champion Ted DiBiase and 'Maniac' Matt Borne in a Tag Team Match against J
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 05, 1983
Mar 5, 1983 · 40 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Marty Lunde and Tim Horner push themselves to the limit when they meet in the main event. 'Maniac' Matt Borne takes to the ring to go one-on
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 12, 1983
Mar 12, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Tiger Conway Jr. partners with Mr. Wrestling II to take on Mid-South Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase and 'Maniac' Matt Borne in a Tag Team Ma
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 19, 1983
Mar 19, 1983 · 43 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, the main event sees Junkyard Dog take to the ring to battle 'Maniac' Matt Borne in singles competition. Hacksaw Jim Duggan partners with The
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 26, 1983
Mar 26, 1983 · 44 min
Hacksaw Jim Duggan proves that there is no loyalty amongst rats when he and 'Maniac' Matt Borne take to the ring to battle Mid-South Tag Team Champions Tiger Conway Jr. and Mr. Wre
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 02, 1983
Apr 2, 1983 · 42 min
On this special edition of Mid-South Wrestling, 'Cowboy' Bill Watts recaps the recent tournament to crown a new North American Heavyweight Champion after the title was vacated by S
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 09, 1983
Apr 9, 1983 · 43 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, King Kong Bundy continues to assert his dominance by taking to the ring to battle John Davidson. Skandor Akbar leads Mr. Olympia into single
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 16, 1983
Apr 16, 1983 · 42 min
Skandor Akbar shows everybody that money is no object by making a substantial offer for his mystery team to receive a shot at challenging Mr. Wrestling II and Tiger Conway Jr. for
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 23, 1983
Apr 23, 1983 · 43 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Mr. Wrestling II takes to the ring to battle 'The Black Ninja' Kendo Nagaski in singles competition. Skandor Akbar leads Mr. Olympia into ac
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 30, 1983
Apr 30, 1983 · 41 min
When Ted DiBiase's alliance with Skandor Akbar causes Hacksaw Jim Duggan to decide to sever his ties with the notorious 'Rat Pack', Duggan finds himself with a bounty on his head.
Mid-South Wrestling - May. 07, 1983
May 7, 1983 · 42 min
Hacksaw Jim Duggan's rivalry with Skandor Akbar and his associates continues to escalate when Duggan takes to the ring to battle 'The Black Ninja' Kendo Nagasaki. In a clash betwee
Mid-South Wrestling - May. 14, 1983
May 14, 1983 · 42 min
While his problems with Ted DiBiase and Skandor Akbar intensify, Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes to the ring for a Lumberjack Match main event against one of Akbar's most dangerous client
Mid-South Wrestling - May. 21, 1983
May 21, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Ted DiBiase makes his presence felt when Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes to the ring to go one-on-one with 'Butcher' Paul Vachon. Plus, Junkyard Do
Mid-South Wrestling - May. 28, 1983
May 28, 1983 · 39 min
When Dick Murdoch fails to show up to partner with Junkyard Dog for a Tag Team Match against Kendo Nagasaki and Yoshi Yatsu, Hacksaw Jim Duggan steps up to replace him. A young Ter
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun 04, 1983
Jun 4, 1983 · 42 min
Magnum T.A. battles Kendo Nagasaki. Hacksaw Jim Duggan goes one-on-one with The Super Destroyer. Plus, King Kong Bundy and more in action!
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 11, 1983
Jun 11, 1983 · 42 min
After a brawl with Butch Reed leaves Junkyard Dog laid out, Johnny Rich steps up to replace JYD as Hacksaw Jim Duggan's partner for a Tag Team Match against Mr. Olympia and Boris Z
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 18, 1983
Jun 18, 1983 · 42 min
With the fans of Mid-South Wrestling buzzing over his recent betrayal of Junkyard Dog, Butch Reed takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Tim Horner. Tito Santana tries to use his
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 25, 1983
Jun 25, 1983 · 42 min
For the first time ever, Mil Mascaras brings his incredible in-ring skills to Mid-South Wrestling for a match with The Super Destroyer. Junkyard Dog defends the North American Heav
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 02, 1983
Jul 2, 1983 · 41 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, the main event sees Junkyard Dog partner with Hacksaw Jim Duggan to challenge Ted DiBiase and Mr. Olympia for the Mid-South Tag Team Champio
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 09, 1983
Jul 9, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, North American Heavyweight Champion Junkyard Dog takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Boris Zhukov in a non-title bout. Butch Reed is giv
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 16, 1983
Jul 16, 1983 · 43 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Ted DiBiase gets more than he bargained for when a former friend steps up to replace the injured Johnny Rich as his opponent in the headline
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 23, 1983
Jul 23, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Johnny Rich and Tim Horner unite to take on Mid-South Tag Team Champions Mr. Olympia and Ted DiBiase in a non-title bout. Boris Zhukov goes
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul 30, 1983
Jul 30, 1983 · 42 min
Magnum T.A. challenges Butch Reed for the North American Heavyweight Title. Johnny Rich and Dr. Death face Ted DiBiase and King Kong Bundy.
Mid-South Wrestling - Aug 06, 1983
Aug 6, 1983 · 41 min
Boris Zhukov interferes when Dr. Death Steve Williams takes on King Kong Bundy. Plus, Magnum T.A., Butch Reed, and many more in action!
Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 13, 1983
Aug 13, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, the fans are treated to some incredible action from the Superdome in New Orleans featuring the likes of Butch Reed, Junkyard Dog, Kamala, an
Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 20, 1983
Aug 20, 1983 · 42 min
Hacksaw Jim Duggan battles North American Heavyweight Champion Butch Reed for a chance to get his hands of Skandor Akbar. Krusher Darsow looks to make an impact when he goes one-on
Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 27, 1983
Aug 27, 1983 · 42 min
Controversy reigns supreme when Dr. Death Steve Williams partners with Magnum T.A. to take on the duo King Kong Bundy and Ted DiBiase in a Tag Team Match. With his ribs taped follo
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 03, 1983
Sep 3, 1983 · 39 min
Two incredible duos clash when The Road Warriors journey to Mid-South Wrestling to battle Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Magnum T.A. in a Tag Team Match. With Skandor Akbar arguing his san
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 10, 1983
Sep 10, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Junkyard Dog looks to topple King Kong Bundy in one-on-one action. Plus, Hacksaw Jim Duggan goes up against Ted DiBiase in singles competiti
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 17, 1983
Sep 17, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Hacksaw Jim Duggan partners with Magnum T.A. to take on King Kong Bundy and The Missing Link in a Tag Team Match. Junkyard Dog takes to the
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 24, 1983
Sep 24, 1983 · 43 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Skandor Akbar leads One Man Gang to the ring to go one-on-one with Junkyard Dog. The Missing Link partners with King Kong Bundy for a Tag Te
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 01, 1983
Oct 1, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Magnum T.A. takes to the ring to go one-on-one with North American Heavyweight Champion Butch Reed in a non-title confrontation. King Kong B
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 08, 1983
Oct 8, 1983 · 40 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart joins forces with Butch Reed to take on the duo of Marty and Jerry Oates in a Tag Team Match. Nikolai Volkoff takes
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 15, 1983
Oct 15, 1983 · 42 min
After taking to the ring to defend the North American Heavyweight Championship against Magnum T.A., Butch Reed partners with Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart to compete for the Mid-South T
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct 22, 1983
Oct 22, 1983 · 42 min
Magnum T.A. defends the North American Heavyweight Title against King Kong Bundy. Junkyard Dog takes on The Missing Link. All this and more!
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct 29, 1983
Oct 29, 1983 · 42 min
Dusty Rhodes acts as special referee when Butch Reed defends his North American Title against the Junkyard Dog. Plus, Magnum T.A. and more!
Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 05, 1983
Nov 5, 1983 · 42 min
Dusty Rhodes journeys to Mid-South Wrestling and partners with Hacksaw Jim Duggan to challenge Butch Reed and Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles. Junkyard D
Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 12, 1983
Nov 12, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Krusher Darsow takes to the ring to go one-on-one with his mentor, Nikolai Volkoff. NWA National Tag Team Champions The Road Warriors arrive
Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 19, 1983
Nov 19, 1983 · 43 min
After Magnum T.A. partners with Mr. Wrestling II to take on Doug Vines and Jeff Sword in a Tag Team Match, The Road Warriors send both men a message. Mid-South Tag Team Champions B
Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 26, 1983
Nov 26, 1983 · 42 min
On a night where Ted DiBiase sends each man a warning of his impending return, Hacksaw Jim Duggan and North American Heavyweight Champion Junkyard Dog take to the ring to compete i
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 03, 1983
Dec 3, 1983 · 42 min
After assisting Nikolai Volkoff when he takes to the ring to battle Dr. Death Steve Williams in singles competition, Krusher Darsow explains his appreciation for Russia and his new
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 10, 1983
Dec 10, 1983 · 39 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Junkyard Dog takes exception to Krusher Darsow's recent actions and alliance with Nikolai Volkoff. Magnum T.A. is guided by Mr. Wrestling II
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 17, 1983
Dec 17, 1983 · 40 min
The fans of Mid-South Wrestling receive the royal treatment when Jerry 'The King' Lawler arrives to go one-on-one with Larry Higgens. A young Koko B. Ware takes to the ring to batt
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 24, 1983
Dec 24, 1983 · 42 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, 'Leaping' Lanny Poffo partners with 'Ice Man' King Parsons to take on Butch Reed and Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart in a Tag Team Match main event
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec 31, 1983
Dec 31, 1983 · 42 min
As 1983 comes to a close, 'Cowboy' Bill Watts takes the fans of Mid-South Wrestling on a journey to witness some exciting action!