
Mid-South Wrestling - 1983 (1983)
Mid-South Wrestling was one of the most successful wrestling territories in the 1980s. This season's episodes feature WWE Legends and Hall of Famers such as Nikolai Volkoff, Mil Mascaras, and more.
Episodes: 53
Star Cast:
Episodes List

Ep.1 Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 01, 1983
Air Date: 1983-01-01
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, Mr. Wrestling II, Ted DiBiase, and many more top Supertstars of Mid-South Wrestling.

Ep.2 Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 08, 1983
Air Date: 1983-01-08
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-South Tag Team Champions Matt Borne and Ted DiBiase in action, Dick Murdoch takes on Marty Lunde, and much more!

Ep.3 Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 15, 1983
Air Date: 1983-01-15
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 when The Great Kabuki teams with Kamala to take on Tim Horner and Buddy Landel. Plus, Kevin Von Erich in action, Mr. Wrestling II faces Hiro Matsuda, and much more!

Ep.4 Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 22, 1983
Air Date: 1983-01-22
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 against Ted DiBiase. Plus, Tony Atlas and Tug Taylor meet in singles action, Louisiana Heavyweight Champion Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes on Buddy Landel, and much more!

Ep.5 Mid-South Wrestling - Jan. 29, 1983
Air Date: 1983-01-29
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. Chavo Guerrero takes to the ring to go one-on-one with The Rat Pack's Matt Borne. Plus, Tony Atlas in action, Kamala faces Iron Mike Sharpe, and much more!

Ep.6 Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 05, 1983
Air Date: 1983-02-05
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 Bass and Marty Lunde. Plus, Andre The Giant returns to Mid-South Wrestling to compete in a Handicap Match, Kamala takes on Buddy Landel, and much more action!

Ep.7 Mid-South Wrestling - Feb 12, 1983
Air Date: 1983-02-12
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!

Ep.8 Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 19, 1983
Air Date: 1983-02-19
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 to the ring to go one-on-one with Louisiana Heavyweight Champion Hacksaw Jim Duggan. Plus, Junkyard Dog, Mr. Wrestling II, and many more in action!

Ep.9 Mid-South Wrestling - Feb. 26, 1983
Air Date: 1983-02-26
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 Junkyard Dog and Mr. Wrestling II. Plus, Tiger Conway Jr. in action, Kamala looks to decimate Mike Bond, and more!

Ep.10 Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 05, 1983
Air Date: 1983-03-05
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-one with Mr. Olympia. Plus, Kendo Nagasaki, Ted DiBiase, and many more in action!

Ep.11 Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 12, 1983
Air Date: 1983-03-12
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 Match. Marty Lunde takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Mr. Olympia. Plus, Tim Horner, Kendo Nagaski, and more in action!

Ep.12 Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 19, 1983
Air Date: 1983-03-19
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 Super Destroyer for a Tag Team Match. Plus, Wild Bill Irwin gears up for action, Kamala goes one-on-one with Marty Lunde, and much more!

Ep.13 Mid-South Wrestling - Mar. 26, 1983
Air Date: 1983-03-26
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. Wrestling II. Plus, The Super Destroyer competes in singles action, Junkyard Dog goes one-on-one with The Golden Dragon, and much more!

Ep.14 Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 02, 1983
Air Date: 1983-04-02
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 Stagger Lee. Highlights feature several top competitors in action, including Junkyard Dog, Butch Reed, Tito Santana, and many more!

Ep.15 Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 09, 1983
Air Date: 1983-04-09
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 singles competition against Tim Horner. Plus, Kamala partners with 'The Black Ninja' Kendo Nagasaki for a Tag Team Match, Junkyard Dog takes on The Super Destroyer, and more!

Ep.16 Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 16, 1983
Air Date: 1983-04-16
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 Tag Team Titles. Junkyard Dog takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Wild Bill Irwin. All this and much more action!

Ep.17 Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 23, 1983
Air Date: 1983-04-23
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 action against Mike Jackson. Plus, Rip Rogers and Wild Bill Irwin unite for a Tag Team Match, Butch Reed goes one-on-one with Tony Zane, and much more!

Ep.18 Mid-South Wrestling - Apr. 30, 1983
Air Date: 1983-04-30
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. North American Heavyweight Champion Junkyard Dog takes on Ron Cheatham in a non-title bout. Plus, King Kong Bundy, Mr. Olympia, and more in action!

Ep.19 Mid-South Wrestling - May. 07, 1983
Air Date: 1983-05-07
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 between two touch competitors, Mr. Wrestling II looks to teach King Kong Bundy a lesson. Plus, Ted DiBiase, Butch Reed, and many more in action!

Ep.20 Mid-South Wrestling - May. 14, 1983
Air Date: 1983-05-14
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 clients, Kendo Nagasaki. Plus, The Super Destroyer competes in singles action, 'Butcher' Paul Vachon takes on Tony Torres, and much more on this edition of Mid-South Wrestling!

Ep.21 Mid-South Wrestling - May. 21, 1983
Air Date: 1983-05-21
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 Dog partners with Butch Reed for a Tag Team Match, Tim Horner faces Kendo Nagasaki, and much more action!

Ep.22 Mid-South Wrestling - May. 28, 1983
Air Date: 1983-05-28
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 Terry Allen takes to the ring to show his magnum force against The Super Destroyer. Plus, King Kong Bundy, Tito Santana, and many more in action!

Ep.23 Mid-South Wrestling - Jun 04, 1983
Air Date: 1983-06-04
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!

Ep.24 Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 11, 1983
Air Date: 1983-06-11
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 Zhukov. Magnum T.A. takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Tony Zane. Plus, Tim Horner, King Kong Bundy, and many more in action!

Ep.25 Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 18, 1983
Air Date: 1983-06-18
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 speed to overcome the size of King Kong Bundy when they clash in singles competition. Plus, Mr. Wrestling II, Magnum T.A., and many more in action!

Ep.26 Mid-South Wrestling - Jun. 25, 1983
Air Date: 1983-06-25
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 Heavyweight Championship against Bob Roop. Plus, Tim Horner competes in singles action, Mr. Wrestling II goes one-on-one with Arn Anderson, and much more!

Ep.27 Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 02, 1983
Air Date: 1983-07-02
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 Championship. Plus, Magnum T.A. and Arn Anderson clash in singles competition, Bob Roop takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Mr. Wrestling II, and much more!

Ep.28 Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 09, 1983
Air Date: 1983-07-09
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 given a free education by Mr. Wrestling II. Plus, King Kong Bundy competes in a Handicap Match, Ted DiBiase takes on Tim Horner, and much more!

Ep.29 Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 16, 1983
Air Date: 1983-07-16
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 match. Plus, Dr. Death Steve Williams returns for a Tag Team Match, Butch Reed goes one-on-one with George Weingroff, and much more action!

Ep.30 Mid-South Wrestling - Jul. 23, 1983
Air Date: 1983-07-23
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 one-on-one with Dr. Death Steve Williams. Plus, Mr. Wrestling II competes in singles action, highlights from the Superdome, and much more!

Ep.31 Mid-South Wrestling - Jul 30, 1983
Air Date: 1983-07-30
Magnum T.A. challenges Butch Reed for the North American Heavyweight Title. Johnny Rich and Dr. Death face Ted DiBiase and King Kong Bundy.

Ep.32 Mid-South Wrestling - Aug 06, 1983
Air Date: 1983-08-06
Boris Zhukov interferes when Dr. Death Steve Williams takes on King Kong Bundy. Plus, Magnum T.A., Butch Reed, and many more in action!

Ep.33 Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 13, 1983
Air Date: 1983-08-13
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, and more. Plus, Boris Zhukov takes to the ring to partner with King Kong Bundy for a Tag Team Match against Tim Horner and Bill Rathke!

Ep.34 Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 20, 1983
Air Date: 1983-08-20
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-one with Art Crews. Plus, Mr. Wrestling II and Tim Horner face King Kong Bundy and Ted DiBiase in a Tag Team Match, The Missing Link arrives, and much more!

Ep.35 Mid-South Wrestling - Aug. 27, 1983
Air Date: 1983-08-27
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 following his recent battle with Butch Reed, Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Boris Zhukov. Plus, Kamala, The Missing Link, and many more in action!

Ep.36 Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 03, 1983
Air Date: 1983-09-03
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 sanity, The Missing Link takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Tim Horner. Plus, King Kong Bundy, Junkyard Dog, and many more in action!

Ep.37 Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 10, 1983
Air Date: 1983-09-10
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 competition, Magnum T.A. and George Weingroff take on Boris Zhukov in tag team action, and much more!

Ep.38 Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 17, 1983
Air Date: 1983-09-17
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 ring to go one-on-one with Krusher Darsow. Plus, One Man Gang, Butch Reed, Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart, and many more in action!

Ep.39 Mid-South Wrestling - Sep. 24, 1983
Air Date: 1983-09-24
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 Team Match. Plus, Magnum T.A. competes in singles action, Hacksaw Jim Duggan battles Butch Reed, and many more!

Ep.40 Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 01, 1983
Air Date: 1983-10-01
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 Bundy represents Skandor Akbar's Devastation Inc., against the popular Junkyard Dog. Plus, The Missing Link, Nikolai Volkoff, and more in action!

Ep.41 Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 08, 1983
Air Date: 1983-10-08
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 to the ring to go one-on-one with George Weingroff. Plus, Magnum T.A. gears up for singles competition, Junkyard Dog partners with Krusher Darsow, and much more action!

Ep.42 Mid-South Wrestling - Oct. 15, 1983
Air Date: 1983-10-15
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 Tag Team Titles. Two big forces collide when King Kong Bundy goes one-on-one with Krusher Darsow. Plus, 'Leaping' Lanny Poffo arrives, Nikolai Volkoff in action, and more!

Ep.43 Mid-South Wrestling - Oct 22, 1983
Air Date: 1983-10-22
Magnum T.A. defends the North American Heavyweight Title against King Kong Bundy. Junkyard Dog takes on The Missing Link. All this and more!

Ep.44 Mid-South Wrestling - Oct 29, 1983
Air Date: 1983-10-29
Dusty Rhodes acts as special referee when Butch Reed defends his North American Title against the Junkyard Dog. Plus, Magnum T.A. and more!

Ep.45 Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 05, 1983
Air Date: 1983-11-05
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 Dog takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Bobby Duncum. Plus, 'Leaping' Lanny Poffo competes in singles action, King Parsons battles The Missing Link, and much more!

Ep.46 Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 12, 1983
Air Date: 1983-11-12
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 to compete in a Tag Team Match. Butch Reed addresses his recent fine for attacking King Cobra. All this and much more action!

Ep.47 Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 19, 1983
Air Date: 1983-11-19
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 Butch Reed and Jim 'The Anvil' Neidhart battle George Weingroff and Tony Torres in a non-title confrontation. All this and much more!

Ep.48 Mid-South Wrestling - Nov. 26, 1983
Air Date: 1983-11-26
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 in a pair of singles bouts. A young Rick Rude partners with Mike Jackson to take on Jim Cornette's Midnight Express in a Tag Team Match. All this and more!

Ep.49 Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 03, 1983
Air Date: 1983-12-03
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 newly adopted anti-American sentiment. The Missing Link goes one-on-one with Mr. Wrestling II. Plus, Hacksaw Jim Duggan, Magnum T.A., and more in action!

Ep.50 Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 10, 1983
Air Date: 1983-12-10
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's invaluable instruction when he takes to the ring to battle Tom Lentz. Plus, Butch Reed, King Parsons, and many more in action!

Ep.51 Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 17, 1983
Air Date: 1983-12-17
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 battle Krusher Darsow. Plus, Junkyard Dog defends the North American Heavyweight Championship, Nikolai Volkoff takes on Hacksaw Jim Duggan, and much more action!

Ep.52 Mid-South Wrestling - Dec. 24, 1983
Air Date: 1983-12-24
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. Hacksaw Jim Duggan takes to the ring to go one-on-one with Krusher Darsow. Plus, Mr. Wrestling II, Jim Cornette's Midnight Express, and more in action!

Ep.53 Mid-South Wrestling - Dec 31, 1983
Air Date: 1983-12-31
As 1983 comes to a close, 'Cowboy' Bill Watts takes the fans of Mid-South Wrestling on a journey to witness some exciting action!