Mid South Wrestling 1982 01-21 82 and 01-28-82 124 125

Mid-South Wrestling, originally airing on January 21, 1982, and January 28, 1982. Hosted by Boyd Pierce with guest commentator Bill Watts, the episodes showcase a series of intense rivalries and championship bouts that defined the era. Key Highlights and Matches: The Iron Sheik and The Junkyard Dog Feud: The episodes cover the buildup of a heated rivalry between The Iron Sheik (managed by Skandor Akbar) and The Junkyard Dog. The conflict escalates after a "sit-down strike" protest by The Iron Sheik (0:05:25), followed by The Junkyard Dog confronting him in the ring (0:07:44). Later, General Akbar claims The Iron Sheik has been recalled to Iran by the Ayatollah Khomeini (0:10:04, 0:44:33). Mississippi Heavyweight Championship: Mr. Olympia rises to prominence by defeating Bob Orton Jr. to capture the Mississippi Heavyweight Championship (0:24:50), and subsequently defends the title against Ed Wiskowski (1:07:18). North American Heavyweight Title Drama: A high-stakes match between Ted DiBiase and Paul Orndorff ends in a historic, short-lived title change. Orndorff temporarily secures the belt, but DiBiase regains it almost immediately due to a disqualification stipulation (1:11:15-1:12:47). Tag Team Action: The Samoan Warriors (Afa and Sika), managed by Ernie Ladd, dominate their opponents (0:12:00). Meanwhile, the powerhouse team of The Junkyard Dog and Mike George successfully defend their status as top contenders against the team of Paul Orndorff and Bob Orton Jr. (0:53:43-1:01:05). Throughout the broadcasts, the commentators analyze the technical skills, stamina, and psychological warfare employed by these legendary wrestlers, keeping fans informed of upcoming match cards and developments in the promotion.