Mid-South Wrestling

Mid-South Wrestling, December 24, 1983

Season 5, Episode 52

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo and "Iceman" King Parsons take on Butch Reed and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.

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January 1, 1983
S5 E1 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Cowboy" Bill Watts recalls the most exciting matches and moments that took place in 1982.

January 8, 1983
S5 E2 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Mr. Wrestling II clashes with "Gorgeous" Gino Hernandez; Dick Murdoch takes on Marty Lunde.

January 15, 1983
S5 E3 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

The incomparable Chavo Guerrero competes in a Special Challenge Match; a savage alliance is formed.

January 22, 1983
S5 E4 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Junkyard Dog returns, but suddenly Stagger Lee is nowhere to be found; Tony Atlas vs. Tug Taylor.

January 29, 1983
S5 E5 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

A new opponent emerges during Stagger Lee's continued absence; Chavo Guerrero takes on Matt Borne.

February 5, 1983
S5 E6 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

The North American Heavyweight Title is mysteriously vacated; Andre The Giant in a Handicap Match.

February 12, 1983
S5 E7 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Tony Atlas & Andre the Giant vs. Ted DiBiase & Matt Borne for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles.

February 19, 1983
S5 E8 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Tim Horner & Tony Torres vs. Ted DiBiase & Matt Borne; Tiger Conway Jr. vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.

February 26, 1983
S5 E9 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Mr. Wrestling II partners with Junkyard Dog to battle Ted DiBiase & Matt Borne in a Tag Team Match.

March 5, 1983
S5 E10 • 40m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Marty Lunde and Tim Horner push themselves to the limit; Matt Borne takes on Mr. Olympia.

March 12, 1983
S5 E11 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Tiger Conway Jr. & Mr. Wrestling II vs. Ted DiBiase & Matt Borne; Marty Lunde vs. Mr. Olympia.

March 19, 1983
S5 E12 • 43m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Junkyard Dog battles Matt Borne; "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan is in action; Kamala faces Marty Lunde.

March 26, 1983
S5 E13 • 44m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan proves that there is no loyalty amongst rats; Junkyard Dog vs. Golden Dragon.

April 2, 1983
S5 E14 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Bill Watts recaps the tournament to crown a new North American Heavyweight Champion.

April 9, 1983
S5 E15 • 43m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

King Kong Bundy asserts his dominance against John Davidson; Junkyard Dog vs. The Super Destroyer.

April 16, 1983
S5 E16 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Skandor Akbar purchases his mystery team a Title opportunity; Junkyard Dog takes on Wild Bill Irwin.

April 23, 1983
S5 E17 • 43m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Mr. Wrestling II vs. Kendo Nagaski; Butch Reed vs. Tony Zane; Mike Jackson vs. Mr. Olympia.

April 30, 1983
S5 E18 • 41m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

North American Champion Junkyard Dog vs. Ron Cheatham; a bounty is placed on Jim Duggan's head.

May 7, 1983
S5 E19 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Mr. Wrestling II looks to teach King Kong Bundy a lesson; Kendo Nagasaki vs. "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan.

May 14, 1983
S5 E20 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan takes to the ring for a Lumberjack Match main event against Kendo Nagasaki.

May 21, 1983
S5 E21 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Ted DiBiase makes his presence felt in "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Paul Vachon; Junkyard Dog and more.

May 28, 1983
S5 E22 • 39m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Junkyard Dog gets help battling Kendo Nagasaki & Yoshi Yatsu; a young Terry Allen shows his force.

June 4, 1983
S5 E23 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Magnum T.A. battles Kendo Nagasaki; "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan goes one-on-one with The Super Destroyer.

June 11, 1983
S5 E24 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

After Junkyard Dog is laid out, Johnny Rich replaces him in a Tag Team Match; Magnum T.A. and more.

June 18, 1983
S5 E25 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Butch Reed faces off with Tim Horner; Tito Santana takes to the ring to battle King Kong Bundy.

June 25, 1983
S5 E26 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Mil Mascaras comes to take on The Super Destroyer; Junkyard Dog defends the North American Title.

July 2, 1983
S5 E27 • 41m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Magnum T.A battles Arn Anderson; Junkyard Dog and "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan challenge for the Tag Titles.

July 9, 1983
S5 E28 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Boris Zhukov battles Junkyard Dog; Butch Reed takes on Mr. Wrestling II; Ted DiBiase and more.

July 16, 1983
S5 E29 • 43m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Ted DiBiase gets more than he bargained for; "Dr. Death" Steve Williams returns.

July 23, 1983
S5 E30 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Johnny Rich & Tim Horner vs. Mr. Olympia & Ted DiBiase; Boris Zhukov vs. "Dr. Death" Steve Williams.

July 30, 1983
S5 E31 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Magnum T.A. challenges Butch Reed for the coveted North American Heavyweight Championship.

August 6, 1983
S5 E32 • 41m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Boris Zhukov makes his presence felt when "Dr. Death" Steve Williams takes on King Kong Bundy.

August 13, 1983
S5 E33 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Boris Zhukov partners with King Kong Bundy for a Tag Team Match against Tim Horner & Bill Rathke.

August 20, 1983
S5 E34 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan battles North American Heavyweight Champion Butch Reed.

August 27, 1983
S5 E35 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Controversy when "Dr. Death" Steve Williams & Magnum T.A. take on King Kong Bundy & Ted DiBiase.

September 3, 1983
S5 E36 • 39m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Two incredible duos clash when The Road Warriors battle "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & Magnum T.A.

September 10, 1983
S5 E37 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Junkyard Dogs collides with the massive King Kong Bundy; "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan takes on Ted DiBiase.

September 17, 1983
S5 E38 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan partners with Magnum T.A. to take on King Kong Bundy & The Missing Link.

September 24, 1983
S5 E39 • 43m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

One Man Gang takes on Junkyard Dog in singles competition; "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Butch Reed.

October 1, 1983
S5 E40 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Magnum T.A. takes on North American Champion Butch Reed; The Missing Link is in action.

October 8, 1983
S5 E41 • 40m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart & Butch Reed vs. Marty and Jerry Oates; Nikolai Volkoff is in action.

October 15, 1983
S5 E42 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Butch Reed defends the North American Title and challenges for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles.

October 22, 1983
S5 E43 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Magnum T.A. defends the North American Heavyweight Title; Junkyard Dog vs. The Missing Link.

October 29, 1983
S5 E44 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Dusty Rhodes acts as special referee when Butch Reed defends his Title against Junkyard Dog.

November 5, 1983
S5 E45 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Dusty Rhodes & "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. Butch Reed & Jim Neidhart for the Mid-South Tag Team Titles.

November 12, 1983
S5 E46 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Krusher Darsow gets a rare opportunity to challenge his mentor, Nikolai Volkoff.

November 19, 1983
S5 E47 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

After Magnum T.A. & Mr. Wrestling II face Doug Vines & Jeff Sword, The Road Warriors send a message.

November 26, 1983
S5 E48 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Ted DiBiase sends a warning; Rick Rude and Mike Jackson face Jim Cornette's Midnight Express.

December 3, 1983
S5 E49 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Krusher Darsow explains his alliance with Nikolai Volkoff; The Missing Link faces Mr. Wrestling II.

December 10, 1983
S5 E50 • 39m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Junkyard Dog takes exception to Krusher Darsow's recent actions and alliance with Nikolai Volkoff.

December 17, 1983
S5 E51 • 39m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

Jerry "The King" Lawler arrives in Mid-South Wrestling; Koko B. Ware battles Krusher Darsow.

December 24, 1983
S5 E52 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

"Leaping" Lanny Poffo and "Iceman" King Parsons take on Butch Reed and Jim "The Anvil" Neidhart.

December 31, 1983
S5 E53 • 42m • HDClosed CaptionedTVPG

There's a lot at stake when the Mid-South Tag Team Titles are decided inside a Steel Cage.

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  • Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1980s; featuring future WWE Hall of Famers .
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