Mid-South Wrestling: Mid-South Wrestling - 1984
Mid-South Wrestling stands as one of the most successful professional wrestling territories of the 1980s. During this period, the promotion operated under the leadership of Bill Watts, who oversaw a roster that showcased talent destined for significant recognition within the industry. The fourth season of the series continues to document the high-stakes action and athletic competition that defined the territory durin
Season 4 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Mid-South Wrestling was established as one of the most successful wrestling territories of the 1980s.
- The promotion was under the leadership of Bill Watts during this era.
- The roster featured a collection of athletes who would later be recognized as WWE Hall of Famers.
- The series captures the competitive environment of the professional wrestling territory between 1981 and 1986.
Season overview
Mid-South Wrestling stands as one of the most successful professional wrestling territories of the 1980s. During this period, the promotion operated under the leadership of Bill Watts, who oversaw a roster that showcased talent destined for significant recognition within the industry. The fourth season of the series continues to document the high-stakes action and athletic competition that defined the territory during its peak years. Viewers are presented with a series of matches and segments featuring a variety of prominent performers who would eventually be inducted into the WWE Hall of Fame. Notable figures appearing throughout the season include Magnum T.A., the Junkyard Dog, and Mr. Wrestling II. These athletes represent the core of the Mid-South roster, engaging in the physical contests that solidified the promotion's reputation for success during the decade. The season serves as a historical record of the territorial wrestling era, capturing the performances of legendary figures as they competed within the Mid-South circuit. By highlighting these specific Hall of Fame talents, the season provides insight into the roster composition and the competitive landscape that characterized this influential period of professional wrestling history.
Episode Guide
Season 4 Progress Shield
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 14, 1984
Jan 14, 1984 · 42 min
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
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 21, 1984
Jan 21, 1984 · 42 min
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
Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 28, 1984
Jan 28, 1984 · 40 min
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,
Mid-South Wrestling - Feb 04, 1984
Feb 4, 1984 · 41 min
The tournament to crown a Mid-South TV Champion begins. Magnum T.A. and Mr. Wrestling II send a message to Jim Cornette's Midnight Express.
Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 11, 1984
Feb 11, 1984 · 42 min
After taking to the ring for tag team action, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express targets Mr. Wrestling II for another assault. The tournament to crown a new Mid-South Television Champ
Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 18, 1984
Feb 18, 1984 · 43 min
The intensity of Mid-South Wrestling escalates with the territory debut of The Rock 'n' Roll Express. News of a golden opportunity causes a rift between Magnum T.A. and Mr. Wrestli
Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 25, 1984
Feb 25, 1984 · 42 min
Things get more than a little colorful when Terry Taylor and The Rock 'n' Roll Express take exception to Krusher Darsow's anti-American sentiments. Butch Reed takes to the ring to
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 03, 1984
Mar 3, 1984 · 42 min
Despite suffering a violent assault at the hands of Krusher Darsow, Magnum T.A. shows everyone the measure of his resolve by taking to the ring to battle Darsow in the tournament t
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 10, 1984
Mar 10, 1984 · 42 min
The tournament to crown a new Mid-South Television Champion continues with Terry Taylor going one-on-one with Masao Ito. The Rock 'n' Roll Express show everyone what they are made
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar 17, 1984
Mar 17, 1984 · 42 min
Jim Cornette learns the hard way that vengeance is sweet. The tournament to crown the Mid-South Television Champion continues.
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar 24, 1984
Mar 24, 1984 · 42 min
Bill Watts is targeted by Jim Cornette's Midnight Express. Butch Reed and Terry Taylor battle in the Mid-South Television Title Tournament.
Mid-South Wrestling - Mar 31, 1984
Mar 31, 1984 · 41 min
Cowboy Bill Watts enlists a partner to get even with Jim Cornette and his Midnight Express. Plus, Magnum TA, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and more!
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 07, 1984
Apr 7, 1984 · 43 min
After leading his Midnight Express to the ring for action, Jim Cornette makes his presence felt when The Rock 'n' Roll Express battles the duo of Butch Reed and Buddy Landel in a T
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 14, 1984
Apr 14, 1984 · 42 min
The tournament to crown a Mid-South Television Champion concludes with Terry Taylor going one-on-one with Krusher Khruschev. Magnum T.A. takes exception when Mr. Wrestling II leads
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr 21, 1984
Apr 21, 1984 · 42 min
Jim Cornette goes undercover to help his Midnight Express defend the Mid-South Tag Team Titles against The Rock 'n' Roll Express.
Mid-South Wrestling - Apr 28, 1984
Apr 28, 1984 · 42 min
Butch Reed makes a color statement. Jim Cornette has his Midnight Express defend the Mid-South Tag Team Titles in three bouts.
Mid-South Wrestling - May. 05, 1984
May 5, 1984 · 42 min
Fresh off of capturing the Mid-South Tag Team Championships, The Rock 'n' Roll Express begin their reign by taking to ring to battle Buddy Landel and Pat Rose. Plus, Terry Taylor f
Mid-South Wrestling - May 12, 1984
May 12, 1984 · 42 min
Terry Taylor challenges Krusher Khruschev for the Mid-South TV Title. Jim Cornette makes The Rock 'n' Roll Express a special offer.
Mid-South Wrestling - May. 19, 1984
May 19, 1984 · 42 min
The rivalry between The Rock 'n' Roll Express and Jim Cornette's Midnight Express continues as both duos meet to sign the contract for their upcoming battle for the Mid-South Tag T
Mid-South Wrestling - May. 26, 1984
May 26, 1984 · 38 min
More than gold is on the line when The Rock 'n' Roll Express takes to the ring to defend the Mid-South Tag Team Championship against Jim Cornette's Midnight Express in a No Disqual
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 02, 1984
Jun 2, 1984 · 42 min
A shot at challenging Magnum T.A. for the North American Heavyweight Championship causes problems between Mr. Wrestling and his pupil. Mid-South Television Champion Krusher Khrusch
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 09, 1984
Jun 9, 1984 · 39 min
On this edition of Mid-South Wrestling, Jay Youngblood arrives to go one-on-one with a formidable opponent in Mr. Wrestling II. Highlights from Brad Armstrong's recent battle with
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun 16, 1984
Jun 16, 1984 · 42 min
Mr. Wrestling and Jay Youngblood battle Jim Cornette's Midnight Express. Plus, more exciting highlights from the event in Oklahoma City!
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 23, 1984
Jun 23, 1984 · 42 min
In an attempt to gain retribution for recent humiliations, Buddy Landel issues a challenge to Junkyard Dog to meet him in singles competition. The Fantastics takes to the ring to b
Mid-South Wrestling - Jun 30, 1984
Jun 30, 1984 · 42 min
Dr. Death Steve Williams makes a shocking decision. The new Mr. Wrestling II battles Sonny King. Plus, The Fantastics and more in action!
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 07, 1984
Jul 7, 1984 · 42 min
After enlisting the services of Mr. Wrestling II as his bodyguard, Jim Cornette leads his Midnight Express to the ring to take on newly formed Pretty Young Things in a Tag Team Mat
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 14, 1984
Jul 14, 1984 · 39 min
When Ernie Ladd is absent from challenging Magnum T.A. for the North American Heavyweight Championship, Buddy Landel replaces him in a non-title confrontation. Terry Taylor partner
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 21, 1984
Jul 21, 1984 · 40 min
Jim Cornette and his minions cause chaos during a Tag Team Match main event that sees Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Junkyard Dog battle Buddy Landel and Butch Reed. Without the Mid-South
Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 28, 1984
Jul 28, 1984 · 41 min
As a result of Sonny King's recent injuries, 'Cowboy' Bill Watts resolves to make some stern policies within Mid-South Wrestling. Despite having his Mid-South Television Title in p
Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 04, 1984
Aug 4, 1984 · 42 min
Despite the new regulations against the use of weapons in Mid-South Wrestling, Jim Cornette finds away to bend the rules when his Midnight Express defends their Tag Team Titles aga
Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 11, 1984
Aug 11, 1984 · 41 min
Junkyard Dog takes to the ring to do battle with the dangerous Russian sympathizer, Krusher Khruschev. Dr. Death Steve Williams makes a special announcement regarding Terry Taylor.
Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 18, 1984
Aug 18, 1984 · 39 min
Jim Cornette selects Krusher Khruschev to replace an injured Bobby Eaton to partner with Dennis Condrey against The Fantastics in a Tag Team Match main event. Living up to his prom
Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 25, 1984
Aug 25, 1984 · 40 min
The Pretty Young Things battle Jim Cornette's Midnight Express in a Tag Team Match main event. After an attack from Koko Ware, Hercules Hernandez looks for revenge. Buddy Landel tr
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 01, 1984
Sep 1, 1984 · 36 min
Some hairy stipulations surround a main event battle between Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Krusher Khruschev. 'Exotic' Adrian Street lives up to his name when he takes to the ring for act
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 08, 1984
Sep 8, 1984 · 39 min
Krusher Khruschev and Ernie Ladd team up to take on Johnny Mantell and Terry Taylor in a featured bout. 'Gentleman' Chris Adams goes one-on-one with Dr. Death Steve Williams in mat
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 15, 1984
Sep 15, 1984 · 40 min
Hercules Hernandez partners with Dr. Death Steve Williams to take on Johnny Mantell and Steve Miller in a Tag Team Match. A turn of events sees Butch Reed finding himself at the me
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 22, 1984
Sep 22, 1984 · 42 min
Terry Taylor puts the Mid-South Television Title on the line against Hercules Hernandez in the main event. Butch Reed looks to get some payback on Master G for his recent attack. P
Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 29, 1984
Sep 29, 1984 · 43 min
Magnum T.A. partners with Sonny King to battle the dangerous combination of Hercules Hernandez and Dr. Death Steve Williams in a Tag Team Match. Jim Cornette's Midnight Express tak
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 06, 1984
Oct 6, 1984 · 42 min
Terry Taylor takes to the ring to defend the Mid-South TV Title against 'Exotic' Adrian Street. The Fantastics look to showcase their speed and agility against the size and strengt
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 13, 1984
Oct 13, 1984 · 42 min
Magnum T.A. puts the coveted North American Heavyweight Championship on the line against Skandor Akbar's Killer Khan. As The Rock 'n' Roll Express begins their reign as the new Mid
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 20, 1984
Oct 20, 1984 · 42 min
The Mid-South Television Title is on the line when 'Exotic' Adrian Street defends the gold against 'Gentleman' Chris Adams. Buddy Landel and Johnny Mantell meet one-on-one in a rem
Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 27, 1984
Oct 27, 1984 · 42 min
Before making his return to action against Johnny Mantell, Ted DiBiase becomes the subject of controversy when Hacksaw Jim Duggan makes a shocking revelation. Magnum T.A. defends t
Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 03, 1984
Nov 3, 1984 · 42 min
With the North American Heavyweight Title no longer in his possession, Magnum T.A. takes to the ring to go one-on-one with The Missing Link. 'Exotic' Adrian Street defends the Mid-
Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 10, 1984
Nov 10, 1984 · 39 min
After selling the contract of Hercules Hernandez over to Skandor Akbar during a special press conference, Jim Cornette leads his Midnight Express to the ring to battle Master G and
Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 17, 1984
Nov 17, 1984 · 41 min
After taking to the ring to meet Magnum T.A. in singles competition, Ted DiBiase calls out Hacksaw Jim Duggan for an unexpected battle. 'Superstar' Bill Dundee challenges 'Exotic'
Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 24, 1984
Nov 24, 1984 · 40 min
Skandor Akbar leads 'Sheik' Hercules Hernandez and Ted DiBiase to the ring to battle Mid-South Tag Team Champions The Rock 'n' Roll Express. Tensions between Buddy Landel and Butch
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 01, 1984
Dec 1, 1984 · 41 min
Terry Taylor unites with Magnum T.A. to take on 'Sheik' Hercules Hernandez and Ted DiBiase in a Tag Team Match. Ernie Ladd defends the North American Heavyweight Title against Mast
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 08, 1984
Dec 8, 1984 · 41 min
Kamala turns the dreams of many into a nightmare when Butch Reed challenges Ernie Ladd for the North American Heavyweight Championship. Brad Armstrong makes his Mid-South debut aga
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 15, 1984
Dec 15, 1984 · 41 min
In a Dream Match, Magnum T.A. takes to the ring for a little vengeance on Kamala. Brad Armstrong challenges Ernie Ladd for the North American Heavyweight Title. A young Shawn Micha
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 22, 1984
Dec 22, 1984 · 40 min
The Dream Matches keep coming from the fans of Mid-South Wrestling, as The Rock 'n' Roll Express takes on the duo of Ted DiBiase and 'Sheik' Hercules Hernandez. Kamala is in action
Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 29, 1984
Dec 29, 1984 · 41 min
While General Skandor Akbar's reign of terror continues with likes of Kamala and Hercules Hernandez running rampant in Mid-South Wrestling, 'Hacksaw' Jim Duggan delivers a powerful