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Mid-South Wrestling: Mid-South Wrestling - 1985

49 episodes Premiered Jan 6, 1985 Updated Oct 4, 2026

Mid-South Wrestling stands as one of the most prominent and successful professional wrestling territories operating during the 1980s. As the program progressed into its fifth season, the production continued to serve as a significant platform for talent development within the industry. The narrative arc of this season is defined by the presence of high-profile performers who would go on to achieve legendary status wi

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Season 5 Lore Primer

Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.

  • ⚡ Mid-South Wrestling operated as a highly successful regional professional wrestling territory throughout the 1980s.
  • ⚡ The series was under the leadership of Bill Watts, who oversaw the promotion and its televised content.
  • ⚡ The program served as a foundational platform for numerous athletes who later attained recognition as WWE Hall of Famers.
  • ⚡ The series maintained a consistent production schedule from its inception in 1981 until its conclusion in 1986.
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Season overview

Mid-South Wrestling stands as one of the most prominent and successful professional wrestling territories operating during the 1980s. As the program progressed into its fifth season, the production continued to serve as a significant platform for talent development within the industry. The narrative arc of this season is defined by the presence of high-profile performers who would go on to achieve legendary status within the sport. Episodes throughout this period feature appearances by notable figures including Shawn Michaels and Kamala, both of whom are recognized as WWE Hall of Famers. Under the guidance of Bill Watts, the promotion maintained its reputation for high-stakes action and athletic competition. By showcasing these future icons, the fifth season highlights the territory's role in shaping the careers of athletes who would eventually influence the broader landscape of professional wrestling. The season remains a documented chapter in the history of the promotion, reflecting the standard of talent and production quality that established Mid-South Wrestling as a major force in the regional wrestling circuit during its active years from 1981 through 1986.

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5·E1 Mytharc

Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 06, 1985

Jan 6, 1985 · 41 min

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 Mi

S5·E2 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 12, 1985

Jan 12, 1985 · 42 min

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

S5·E3 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 26, 1985

Jan 26, 1985 · 42 min

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. Plu

S5·E4 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Feb 02, 1985

Feb 2, 1985 · 42 min

Shawn Michaels' early career may spell 'DDT' as he faces Jake 'The Snake' Roberts in the main event. Plus, Ted Dibiase, Kamala, and more!

S5·E5 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 09, 1985

Feb 9, 1985 · 40 min

Two of Mid-South Wrestling's biggest stars collide when Hacksaw Jim duggan goes one-on-one with his nemesis, Dr. Death Steve Williams. Hector Guerrero challenges Terry Taylor for t

S5·E6 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 16, 1985

Feb 16, 1985 · 39 min

The Rock 'n' Roll Express defends the Mid-South Tag Team Titles against Chavo and Hector Guerrero. Hacksaw Jim Duggan and Ted DiBiase look to impress the fans of Mid-South Wrestlin

S5·E7 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 23, 1985

Feb 23, 1985 · 41 min

The Rock 'n' Roll Express takes to the ring for a Tag Team Match main event against Hector and Chavo Guerrero. Ted DiBiase meets Hackaw Jim Duggan in another Best Dressed Man conte

S5·E8 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 02, 1985

Mar 2, 1985 · 38 min

Kerry Von Erich journeys to the Mid-South territory to go one-on-one with Buddy Landel in a featured bout. Tim Horner challenges Terry Taylor for the Mid-South Television Title. Ac

S5·E9 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 09, 1985

Mar 9, 1985 · 42 min

Terry Taylor's reign as Mid-South Television Champion may be snakebit when he defends his title against Jake Roberts. Hacksaw Jim Duggan unites with Kerry Von Erich to take on the

S5·E10 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 16, 1985

Mar 16, 1985 · 42 min

Amidst frustrations with Jake Roberts, Terry Taylor puts his Mid-South Television Title on the line against Ted DiBiase's North American Heavyweight Championship. Plus, 'Gentleman'

S5·E11 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Mar 23, 1985

Mar 23, 1985 · 42 min

The Rock 'n' Roll Express compete in a Four Corners Elimination Tag Team main event. Plus, Dr. Death Steve Williams, Terry Taylor, and more!

S5·E12 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 30, 1985

Mar 30, 1985 · 42 min

A snake lies in wait during a battle between Kerry Von Erich and Thor. 'Gentleman Chris Adams partners with Dr. Death Steve Williams to take on Tom Prichard and Pvt. Terry Daniels.

S5·E13 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 06, 1985

Apr 6, 1985 · 39 min

Tim Horner, 'Gentleman' Chris Adams, and more kick off a tournament to crown a new Mid-South Television Champion. Kerry Von Erich and Terry Taylor untie for a Tag Team Match. Plus,

S5·E14 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 13, 1985

Apr 13, 1985 · 42 min

The tournament to crown a new Mid-South Television Champion continues with Dr. Death Steve Williams taking on Pvt. Terry Daniels. The Rock 'n' Roll Express takes to the ring to bat

S5·E15 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 20, 1985

Apr 20, 1985 · 42 min

Jake Roberts battles Steve Casey in the tournament to crown a new Mid-South Television Champion. Tim Horner is faced with the unfortunate task of taking on 'Dirty' Dutch Mantell. P

S5·E16 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 27, 1985

Apr 27, 1985 · 42 min

The Mid-South Television Title tournament continues with Hacksaw Jim Duggan going one-on-one with Tom Prichard. The Nightmare is led to the ring by 'Hot Stuff' Eddie Gilbert for a

S5·E17 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - May. 04, 1985

May 4, 1985 · 42 min

"Superstar" Bill Dundee & Terry Taylor battle The Dirty White Boys in tag team action. Jake "The Snake" Roberts goes head-to-head with Brad Armstrong in the semifinal round of the

S5·E18 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - May. 11, 1985

May 11, 1985 · 42 min

Ted DiBiase & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams defend the Mid-South Tag Team Titles against The Rock 'n' Roll Express. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan gives an update on his health following Genera

S5·E19 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - May. 18, 1985

May 18, 1985 · 42 min

Jake "The Snake" Roberts faces "The Snowman" in the finals of the Mid-South TV Title Tournament. Terry Taylor gives a special Figure-Four Leglock demonstration. Plus, Jim Ross inte

S5·E20 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - May. 25, 1985

May 25, 1985 · 42 min

Jake "The Snake" Roberts & The Barbarian take on "Brickhouse" Brown & Brad Armstrong. Plus, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan returns to get payback on General Skandor Akbar, NWA World Heavywei

S5·E21 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 01, 1985

Jun 1, 1985 · 42 min

Terry Taylor defends the North American Championship against "The Nightmare." Plus, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan confronts NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, Kamala is in action and

S5·E22 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 08, 1985

Jun 8, 1985 · 42 min

See Muhammad Ali get involved in Jake "The Snake" Roberts' battle with Mid-South TV Champion "The Snowman" in the Superdome. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan continues his search for payback a

S5·E23 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 15, 1985

Jun 15, 1985 · 41 min

Mid-South Tag Team Champions Ted DiBiase & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams clash with The Fantastics. North American Champion "The Champion" faces "Superstar" Bill Dundee. Plus, The Roc

S5·E24 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 22, 1985

Jun 22, 1985 · 42 min

General Skandor Akbar's new protege "The Zambui Express" Kareem Muhammad is in action along with Mid-South TV Champion "The Snowman." "Dirty" Dutch Mantell clashes with Brad Armstr

S5·E25 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 29, 1985

Jun 29, 1985 · 42 min

Ted DiBiase & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams put their Mid-South Tag Team Titles on the line against the Rock 'n' Roll Express. "Dirty" Dutch Mantell challenges "The Snowman" for the M

S5·E26 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 06, 1985

Jul 6, 1985 · 41 min

Terry Taylor and Ted DiBiase battle for the right to challenge "The Champion" for the North American Title. "The Snowman" puts the Mid-South TV Championship on the line against "Di

S5·E27 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 13, 1985

Jul 13, 1985 · 42 min

If "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan can overcome the massive "Zambui Express" Kareem Muhammad, he will face General Skandor Akbar in the ring. Terry Taylor challenges "Dirty" Dutch Mantell for

S5·E28 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 20, 1985

Jul 20, 1985 · 42 min

"Hacksaw" Butch Reed returns while top amateur wrestler Mike Graham makes his Mid-South Wrestling debut against Tommy Pritchard. Plus, Jim Ross interviews country music legend Jerr

S5·E29 Mytharc

Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 27, 1985

Jul 27, 1985 · 41 min

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & "Cowboy" Bill Watts join forces to take on The Bounty Hunters. General Skandor Akbar continues to wreak havoc on Mid-South Wrestling as he interrupts Mike Gr

S5·E30 Mytharc

Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 03, 1985

Aug 3, 1985 · 42 min

"Dirty" Dutch Mantell tries to regain the Mid-South TV Championship against "Hacksaw" Butch Reed. "Cowboy" Bill Watts and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan's rivalry with General Skandor Akbar

S5·E31 Mytharc

Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 10, 1985

Aug 10, 1985 · 42 min

See highlights of "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & "Cowboy" Bill Watts' showdown with Devastation Inc. at the Superdome. North American Heavyweight Champion "The Nightmare" battles his forme

S5·E32 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 17, 1985

Aug 17, 1985 · 42 min

General Skandor Akbar's newest henchman El Corsario is in action. Plus, "The Nightmare" battles Al Perez, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert takes on Brody Chase, Humongous clashes with Pat

S5·E33 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 24, 1985

Aug 24, 1985 · 41 min

The Midnight Rider sends a message to Mid-South Wrestling. "Dirty" Dutch Mantell battles Tommy Rogers. Plus, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts and The Barbarian, "Hack

S5·E34 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 31, 1985

Aug 31, 1985 · 43 min

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan battles One Man Gang in a Bounty Match. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams & Bob Sweetan defend the Tag Team Championship against Al Perez & Wendell Cooley. Plus, an a

S5·E35 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 07, 1985

Sep 7, 1985 · 43 min

Newly-crowned Mid-South Tag Team Champions Al Perez & Wendell Cooley defend against One Man Gang & Kareem Mohammed. Plus, Jake "The Snake" Roberts faces The Nightmare, Humongous co

S5·E36 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 14, 1985

Sep 14, 1985 · 41 min

"Dirty" Dutch Mantell & Bill Dundee challenge Al Perez & Wendell Cooley for the Mid-South Tag Team Championship. Plus, The Fantastics, Humongous, an announcement about NWA World He

S5·E37 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 21, 1985

Sep 21, 1985 · 41 min

"Dr. Death" Steve Williams takes on "Capt. Redneck" Dick Slater for the NWA North American Championship. Plus, "Hacksaw" Butch Reed, "Dirty" Dutch Mantell and more in action.

S5·E38 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 28, 1985

Sep 28, 1985 · 41 min

Ted DiBiase returns and issues a challenge to NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair. Plus, Dick Slater, "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer, and many more in action.

S5·E39 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 05, 1985

Oct 5, 1985 · 42 min

Jake "The Snake" Roberts faces El Corsario. Ted DiBiase & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams take on Pat Rose & Tony Faulk. Plus, Dutch Mantell & Bill Dundee compete against The Fantastics

S5·E40 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 12, 1985

Oct 12, 1985 · 40 min

Ted DiBiase takes on Nick Patrick. Plus, a special interview with NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan, Jake "The Snake" Roberts, Dick Slater, and more.

S5·E41 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 19, 1985

Oct 19, 1985 · 42 min

"Hacksaw" Butch Reed defends the Mid-South Television Championship against El Corsario. Plus, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, Bobby Fulton, NWA North American Champion Dick Slater and m

S5·E42 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 26, 1985

Oct 26, 1985 · 42 min

"Hacksaw" Butch Reed celebrates winning the NWA North American Championship. Jake "The Snake" Roberts takes on "Dirty" Dutch Mantell. Plus, The Bruise Brothers, Humongous, and many

S5·E43 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 02, 1985

Nov 2, 1985 · 42 min

A confrontation between Jim Duggan and Dick Slater explodes. Ted DiBiase & "Dr. Death" Steve Williams face Mid-South Tag Team Champions Al Perez & Wendell Cooley, "Hacksaw" Butch R

S5·E44 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 09, 1985

Nov 9, 1985 · 42 min

The Bruise Brothers compete in tag team action. Plus, Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare team up for the first time, Bill Watts interviews NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair and m

S5·E45 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 16, 1985

Nov 16, 1985 · 37 min

Ric Flair defends the NWA World Heavyweight Championship against Ted DiBiase. Plus, "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan takes on El Corsario, The Bruise Brothers in action, Eddie Gilbert unveils

S5·E46 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 23, 1985

Nov 23, 1985 · 37 min

Ted DiBiase reacts to his World Heavyweight Championship Match from the previous week. Plus, "The Hacksaws" Jim Duggan & Butch Reed face "Dr. Death" Steve Williams & Rob Ricksteine

S5·E47 Core

Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 30, 1985

Nov 30, 1985 · 42 min

Jake "The Snake" Roberts takes on Rob Ricksteiner. Eddie Gilbert & The Nightmare face Steve Doll & Brad "Ring-O." Plus, "Dr. Death" Steve Williams, Dick Slater and many more in act

S5·E48 Mytharc

Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 07, 1985

Dec 7, 1985 · 43 min

NWA World Heavyweight Champion Ric Flair reacts to the disciplinary actions taken against him. Plus, "The Hacksaws" Jim Duggan & Butch Reed compete in tag team action, the Eddie Gi

S5·E49 Mytharc

Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 14, 1985

Dec 14, 1985 · 42 min

The Mid-South Television Championship Tournament gets underway, featuring competitors such as Jake "The Snake" Roberts, "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert, Nick Patrick, and more.

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