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June 3, 1989
River City Wrestling #378
 
Estevan, Saskatchewan
 
Untelevised matches:
Bob Orton Jr. defeated Mike Reed
Jack Steele defeated Bob Crawford
Brian Jewel defeated Gene Swan
 
Televised matches:
 
Non-title match:
Don Muraco defeated Davey Boy Smith by pinfall after a piledriver at 8:20
**Bob Orton Jr made a timely appearance tripping up DBS and costing him the win.
**in the post match interview of DBS he revealed that DK's neck was okay, just a stinger but he won't be back until June 17th. Commissioner Baron von Raschke came out to tell all involved that DK will get his title rematch against Muraco on the 17th.
 
RCW Tag Team Title Match
Destruction Crew defeated High Flyers by disqualification when Brunzell was dq'd for abuse of official at 12:42
[Destruction Crew retained the RCW Tag Team Titles]
**Brunzell lost his temper when DC continued to work over the knee of Gagne, and his attempts to tag in failed. Finally when the ref tried to restrain him after a DC illegal tag, Brunzell hip tossed him out of the ring getting his team disqualified.
 
Main Event
RCW Television Title Match
Ben Bassarab and Ricky Rice battled to a double countout at 15:03
[Ben Bassarab retains the RCW Television title]
**the two continued to brawl into the crowd causing both lockerooms to empty and a massive brawl occuring as we went off the air.
 
 
 

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June 10, 1989
River City Wrestling #379
 
Regina, Saskatchewan
 
Untelevised matches:
Nicky Monroe defeated Kathy Weathers
Non-title: Don Muraco defeated Alex Dusha
Jack Steele defeated Brian Jewel
 
Televised matches:
 
Cowboy Bob Orton Jr. defeated Davey Boy Smith by pinfall after a bodyslam and with his feet illegally on the ropes at 6:39
 
RCW Tag Team Title Match
Destruction Crew (Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom) defeated The High Flyers by pinfall when Gagne's shoulders were counted down while in the figure-four from Mike Enos at 12:50
[The Destruction Crew Won the RCW Tag Team Titles]
**a valiant effort was put up by the champs but Gagne entered this match with a bum knee from last week's bout. Brunzell was often double teamed because Gagne was too slow to be able to get into the mix before being held out by the ref. Finally when Gagne was forced to wrestle extensively in the match his knee was exploited by the DC, and eventually he passed out in the ff. Brunzell came in to break up the FF one time, but after being warned by the ref and the FF being reapplied he stood on the apron in distress as his partner Gagne refused to submit before passing out.
 
Main Event
RCW Television Title Match
Coal Miner's Glove On a Pole Match
Ben Bassarab defeated Ricky Rice by pinfall after hitting him with the coal miner's glove while it was being worn by Rice at 14:04
[Ben Bassarab retained the RCW Television Title]
**Another great match between these two high flyers. The glove was actually retrieved by Bassarab around the five minute mark but Rice dropkicked him out of the ring and the glove went flying. The rest of the match saw the two men sporadically gain enough of an advantage to get the glove, but never enough to actually land a punch with the heavy steel glove. Finally after Rice took advantage of the ref diving out of position, he nailed the champ with an illegal kick to the groin and once again retrieved the glove. But before he could hit Bassarab, the champ blocked it, nailed a firemans carry, and then when Rice was getting up Bassarab kicked him in the hand, driving Rice's own hand into his face knocking the challenger completely out.
 
 

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June 17, 1989
River City Wrestling #380
 
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
 
Untelevised matches:
Jim Brunzell drew Ricky Rice 15:00
Non-title:Ben Bassarab defeated Bob Crawford
Non-title: Destruction Crew defeated Al Meijer & Alex Dusha
Jack Steele defeated Kent Kaminski
 
Televised matches:
 
Tommy Jammer defeated Brian Jewel by pinfall after the Jammer Slam at 4:19
**impressive debut for the San Diego surfboy
 
North American Women's Title Match
Wendy Richter defeated Nicky Monroe by pinfall after a superplex at 7:10
[Wendy Richter retained the North American Women's Title]
**Monroe had her chances but Richter continues to look rested and dominant
 
Re-Match:
Davey Boy Smith defeated Cowboy Bob Orton Jr by pinfall after a powerslam at 6:36
**Orton tried to use the ropes again on the pin but this time referee Buddy Lane caught it and read Orton the riot act. Smith made a quick comeback and was just too much for the veteran Orton.
 
Main Event
RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Don Muraco defeated Dynamite Kid by referee stoppage at 9:57
[Don Muraco retained the RCW Heavyweight Title]
**DK had his moments early in the match but couldn't put the champ away. Muraco though went right after the recently injured neck of DK and after a piledriver it was apparent that DK had reinjured the neck. Rather then risk further injury Buddy Lane called for the bell and awarded the match to Muraco.
**DK was again removed on a stretcher, his neck immobilzed, and tag partner Davey Boy Smith at his side.
 

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June 24, 1989
River City Wrestling #381
 
Dauphin, Manitoba
 
Untelevised matches:
Jack Steele defeated Bob Crawford
Tommy Jammer defeated Kent Kaminski
Ricky Rice defeated Bert Meijer
 
Televised matches:
 
Bobby Jaggers defeated Mike Reed by pinfall after a reverse neckbreaker at 3:32
**great debut for the hated Jaggers. The proud Jayhawk said he is here to take someone's gold, Bassarab's, Muraco's, or get himself a partner and take from the Destruction Crew
 
#1 Contenders Match for the Heavyweight Division
Non-title match
Ben Bassarab defeated Davey Boy Smith by countout at 9:55
**What was a real good match between two fan favorites was ruined after the match spilled outside the ring. Bobby Jaggers who was doing some guest commentary by his own initiative decided to get involved, going after Bassarab who had just been backflipped onto the announce table by DBS. Instead of letting Jaggers continue to land a flurry of punches on his opponent, DBS went after Jaggers. However the Jayhawk managed to DDT Davey Boy on the ground. Bassarab recovered, and stumbled to the ring, beating the 10 count. It was obvious that the TV champion had no idea what had transpired.
**Ben Bassarab is the #1 contender again for the Heavyweight title and will meet Don Muraco next week in Winnipeg.
 
Main Event
RCW Tag Team Title Match - Rematch
The Destruction Crew (Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom) defeated the High Flyers by pinfall when Bloom pinned Brunzell after a powerbomb at 12:29
[The Destruction Crew retained the RCW Tag Team Titles]
**tough match that could have gone either way. Gagne's knee seemed to have recovered and was barely a factor in this match. However, the DC proved to just be too big and powerful for the aging High Flyers to handle.
**After the match Greg Gagne shook hands with his long time partner, and announced that he was stepping out of the ring again from RCW, heading back to Minnesota and semi-retirement from wrestling.
 

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July 1, 1989
River City Wrestling #382
 
Winnipeg, Manitoba
 
Canada Day Celebration
 
Untelevised matches:
Ricky Rice defeated Mike Reed
The Hurt defeated Nicky Monroe
Sofia Molander defeated Kathy Weathers
Tommy Jammer defeated Matt Hunter
 
Televised matches:
 
Non-title: Destruction Crew (Mike Enos & Wayne Bloom) defeated Jim Brunzell & Jack Steele by pinfall when Enos pinned Steele after a spinebuster at 8:54
**some timely interference by Ricky Rice helped the champs in this match. After the bout Rice celebrated with the tag champs, so apparently they are now aligned together.
 
Bobby Jaggers and Davey Boy Smith battled to a double disqualification for using chairs outside the ring at 10:23
**after about 5 minutes of Jaggers controlling this match, it then got completely out of hand when DBS tried to mount a comeback. Both men were busted open but Jaggers took it a lot worse.
 
Main Event
RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Champion v Champion
Ben Bassarab defeated Don Muraco by countout at 8:46
[Don Muraco retained the RCW Heavyweight Title]
**Muraco had his ass handed to him by Bassarab throughout much of the match as he just couldn't handle the speed of the TV champion. Finally after a failed comeback attempt Muraco was thrown out of the ring. Instead of returning he proceeded to leave the arena.
 
 

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July 8, 1989
River City Wrestling #383
 
Brandon, Manitoba
 
Untelevised matches:
Non-title: Destruction Crew defeated Al Meijer & Alex Dusha
Jack Steele defeated Matt Hunter
Yang Cang Cook defeated Bob Crawford
 
Televised matches:
 
The Hurt defeated Nicky Monroe by pinfall after a running powerslam at 4:02
**The Hurt claims North American Women's Champion Wendy Richter is ducking her challenge
 
Bobby Jaggers defeated Davey Boy Smith by pinfall after an elbowdrop at 7:45
**the ref missed Jaggers using a pair of brass knux from his trunks
**DBS challenged Jaggers to a Street Fight next week which the Jayhawk accepted on the spot.
 
Non-Title Match
Don Muraco defeated Jim Brunzell by pinfall after a piledriver at 11:59
**hard fought and even contest but in the end Muraco was able to use his power to overcome the former champion.
 
Main Event
RCW Television Title Match
Ben Bassarab defeated Ricky Rice by pinfall after an inside cradle at 8:05 
[Ben Bassarab retained the RCW Television title]
**Bassarab was due a rematch against Don Muraco, but had to get in an obligatory titel defense. He'll have his rematch next week.
 
 
 

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July 15, 1989
River City Wrestling #384
 
The Pas, Manitoba
 
Untelevised matches:
The Hurt defeated Nicky Monroe
Sofia Molander defeated Kathy Weathers
Yang Cang Cook defeated Matt Hunter
 
Televised matches:
 
Six-Man Tag Match
Jim Brunzell, Jack Steele, & Tommy Jammer defeated Destruction Crew & Ricky Rice by pinfall when Jammer pinned Rice after the Slam Jam at 12:36
**sets ups some matches for next week's show
 
Street Fight
Davey Boy Smith defeated Bobby Jaggers by 10 count at 14:03
**total brawl of course that saw both men busted open, and the last half of this match was at a lethargic pace, but the violence was still eaten up by the crowd
 
Main Event
RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Don Muraco defeated Ben Bassarab by pinfall after a piledriver at 10:10
[Don Muraco retained the RCW Heavyweight Title]
**first half of this match was true to form of their last match two weeks ago, with Bassarab's speed undoing Muraco. However the champ managed to slow down the challenger with a series of cheating moves. It was a clean, if not tainted victory for the champ.
 
 

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July 22, 1989
River City Wrestling #385
 
Thunder Bay, Ontario
 
Untelevised matches:
Nicky Monroe defeated Kathy Weathers
Mike Reed defeated Bob Crawford
Yang Cang Cook defeated Brian Jewel
 
Televised matches:
 
The Hurt defeated Sofia Molander by submission to the bearhug at 6:49
**The Hurt continues to assert that Wendy Richter is ducking her
 
Ricky Rice defeated Tommy Jammer by pinfall after a flying dropkick at 10:23
**pretty good high flying match but Rice made Jammer look green and silly at times
 
RCW Tag Team Title Match
Destruction Crew defeated Jim Brunzell & Jack Steele by pinfall when Bloom pinned Steele after a Bloom Bomb at 9:50
[Destruction Crew retained the RCW Tag Team Titles]
**Mike Enos and Wayne Bloom continue to look dominating in the tag team division
 
Main Event
Ben Bassarab & Davey Boy Smith defeated Don Muraco & Bobby Jaggers by pinfall when Bassarab pinned Jaggers after a flying crossbody block at 8:39
**Muraco and Jaggers made it easier on their opponents as the two could not get along once the going got tough
 
 
 

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July 29, 1989
River City Wrestling #386
 
Winnipeg, Manitoba
 
Untelevised matches:
Jim Brunzell defeated Bob Crawford
Tommy Jammer defeated Brian Jewel
The Hurt & Kathy Weathers defeated Sofia Molander & Nicky Monroe
Baron von Raschke defeated Matt Hunter
 
Televised matches:
 
Jack Steele defeated Ricky Rice by pinfall after a flying clothesline at 10:17
**Steele gets a huge victory and a step up in the rankings, especially considering Rice beat Jammer last week
 
RCW Television Title Match
Ben Bassarab and Bobby Jaggers battled to a double disqualification at 7:58
[Ben Bassarab retained the RCW Television Title]
**Bassarab tried to keep the match a wrestling contest, but Jaggers eventually sucked him into a brawl outside the ring where the two started to hit each other with the hammer and ringbell causing the throw out. Jaggers busted Bassarab wide open, but the youngster retained his coveted TV title.
 
Main Event
RCW Heavyweight Title Match
Don Muraco defeated Davey Boy Smith by pinfall after a piledriver at 12:02
[Don Muraco retained the RCW Heavyweight Title]
**DBS controlled this match literally from the opening bell when Muraco tried to sneak attack him but DBS was ready, until about a minute before the fall. Finally, after getting kicked around the ring for 11 minutes Muraco snuck in a knee to the "lower abdomen", followed by a couple elbowsmashes to the back of the neck, a hip toss, shoulderblock off the ropes, and then his piledriver finisher, before a shocked crowd.