Al Perez
Biography: Perez began wrestling as an amateur in high school and was one of the top athletes in his home state of Florida. He started professional wrestling in 1982. He formed a team in ICW with Joe Savoldi known as the "New York Rockers". Al Perez worked for the World Wrestling Council in Puerto Rico were he feuded with Invader l. In 1986 Perez wrestled for Bill Watt's Mid-South Wrestling. Perez began teaming with "Wildcat" Wendell Cooley and defeated the team of Steve" Dr. Death" Williams and Bruiser Bob Sweetan for the Mid-South Tag Team Championship. Sweetan was substituting for Ted Dibiase while Dibiase was touring the Orient. Perez went on to make a name for himself as "The Latin Heartthrob" in World Class Championship Wrestling in 1987, where he was the top heel for several months. He was managed by Gary Hart and feuded with Kevin Von Erich, Kerry Von Erich and Dingo Warrior. In 1988, Perez moved to the National Wrestling Alliance's Jim Crockett Promotions with Hart and teamed with Larry Zbyszko along with feuding with Nikita Koloff and Dusty Rhodes. In 1989 he wrestled for Dusty Rhodes' Professional Wrestling Federation based in Florida. He won the PWF Florida Heavyweight Title, defeating Mike Graham for the title. He would the lose the title to Dustin Rhodes. In September 1990, Perez competed as the Black Scorpion, wrestling Sting in a losing effort at Clash of Champions XII. According to Ric Flair, Perez was always meant to be the Black Scorpion but quit after finding out he was going to lose. Perez debuted in the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) in 1989 where he wrestled against the likes of Brooklyn Brawler, Koko B. Ware, Red Rooster, and Bret Hart. In the beginning of 1990, Perez left the WWF and appeared in WCW. Over the next several years, Perez competed in several independent promotions around the United States, including a return to Liberty All-Star Wrestling (LAW) in 2001 Where he beat Jimmy Jannetty for the LAW Heavyweight title, before retiring from the business in 2002.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: July 23, 1960
Deathday: N/A
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Known For
NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88
1988-09-07
NWA Clash of The Champions III: Fall Brawl '88
Overview: NWA Clash of The Champions III took place on September 7, 1988 at the Albany Civic Center in Albany, Georgia . There were 3,700 people in attendance and the show drew a 5.4 rating on TBS. Fall Brawl would later become a regular PPV event for WCW.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-09-07
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WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87
1987-10-17
WCCW Cotton Bowl Extravaganza '87
Overview: Stadium show from deep in the heart of Texas
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-10-17
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Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1
2007-07-31
Mid-South Wrestling Giants, Midgets, Heroes & Villains vol. 1
Overview: Mid-South Wrestling is proud to present, it's 1st volume of a 4 DVD collection entitled "Giants Midgets Heroes & Villains". It captures some of the greatest moments and biggest names in professional wrestling history from 1980-1985. Until now, this footage has never before been seen on video or DVD. The only way someone could have seen this footage was if they attended a live event or caught a broadcast years ago, but now thanks to Mid-South Wrestling, fans can go back and re-live the excitement, the splendor, the raw action and the true essence of what was known by fans as the glory days. Giants Midgets Heroes & Villains is a true gift to all wrestling fans and is the long awaited arrival of some of the greatest wrestling history.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2007-07-31
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Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
2013-09-10
Legends of Mid-South Wrestling
Overview: For the first time ever, WWE presents the Legends of Mid-South Wrestling. One of the 1980’s hottest territories, Mid-South garnered national attention for its revolutionary storytelling and bruising, athletic matches orchestrated by no-nonsense promoter, “COWBOY” BILL WATTS. Now, the legends and Hall of Famers who cut their teeth in Mid-South share their tales of the fabled proving ground as we deliver OVER 20 classic confrontations from legends Ted DiBiase, Andre The Giant, Shawn Michaels, Ric Flair, Sting, Muhammad Ali, and many more…
Genres: Action Drama Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-09-10
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WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June '90
1990-06-17
WWE Maple Leaf Wrestling: June '90
Overview: The biggest superstars in WWE head to the great white north for some incredible action. Featuring a mixed tag team match between Dusty Rhodes & Sweet Sapphire and "The Macho King" Randy Savage and Sensational Queen Sherri.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-06-17
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WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
1987-12-25
WCCW Christmas Star Wars '87
Overview: The High Holidays bring high tension deep in the heart of Texas. Can The Von Erich's come out unscathed?
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1987-12-25
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The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
1988-04-23
The Third Annual NWA Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament
Overview: The third and final Jim Crockett Sr. Memorial Cup Tag Team Tournament was held over two nights, April 22 and 23, 1988. Scheduled to feature 24 teams, the tournament included a few changes to the original lineup.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-04-23
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NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
1988-06-08
NWA Clash of the Champions II: Miami Mayhem
Overview: Clash of the Champions II took place on June 8, 1988 at the James L. Knight Center in Miami, Florida. There were 2400 people in attendance and the show drew a 4.8 rating on TBS. Throughout the show, wrestlers were being interviewed as they arrived to the building, most notably, Lex Luger who was attacked by the Four Horsemen and was busted open after being slammed head first into the trunk of his limo. This was a big deal at the time as it was the first time Luger had bled while in the NWA. This would also be an important factor in the conclusion of Luger's match against Ric Flair at the 1988 Great American Bash PPV.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-06-08
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PWF Homecoming
1989-03-11
PWF Homecoming
Overview: The superstars of the wrestling world converge in Florida to crown the first ever PWF World Heavyweight Champion!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1989-03-11
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MSW WrestleFest
1985-07-28
MSW WrestleFest
Overview: The Cowboy rides again as Bill Watts walks tall with "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan and "Capt. Redneck" Dick Murdoch!
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-07-28
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NWA Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl '90: Mountain Madness
1990-09-05
NWA Clash of The Champions XII: Fall Brawl '90: Mountain Madness
Overview: WCW Clash of The Champions XII took place on September 5, 1990 at the Asheville Civic Center in Asheville, North Carolina. There were 4,000 fans in attendance and the show drew a 5.0 rating on TBS. The Master Blasters debuted at this event, however, after approximately one week Iron was replaced by Blade. Ric Flair was disqualified due to interference by Stan Hansen. After their match, Sting attempted to unmask the Black Scorpion, tearing away his black mask only to reveal a red mask underneath. The Scorpion quickly escaped when the "real" Black Scorpion appeared on the entrance ramp. Although he was never truly unmasked, the Black Scorpion that Sting wrestled was Al Perez.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-05
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TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
1990-09-15
TWA Autumn Armageddon '90
Overview: Terry Funk and Jerry Lawler renew a nearly ten-year rivalry in The City of Brotherly Love!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1990-09-15
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TWA Winter Challenge II
1991-03-02
TWA Winter Challenge II
Overview: The Tri-State Wrestling Alliance presents it's second 'Winter Challenge' event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania!
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1991-03-02
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Mid-South Wrestling: November 11, 1985
1985-11-11
Mid-South Wrestling: November 11, 1985
Overview: Bill Watts' Mid-South Wrestling from the Municipal Auditorium, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1985-11-11
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