Portland Wrestling Full Episode - 10/28/89 - Steve Doll v Brian Adams, Rip Oliver v The Grappler, Scotty The Body v Bill Francis

Tonight's events! 10/28/1989 I- Scotty the Body, Veronica T- Grappler tries to buy off Jeff Warner M- Kangaroo Lord Johnathon Boyd(w/Baby Doll the Snake) v Country Carl Stiles (w/Chicken) FG- Al Madril, Bill Francis, Scotty the Body, Brian Adams, Steve Doll, Rex King, Betelgeuse M- Steve Doll (w/Ginger) Scotty brings her candy. v Brian Adams (Run In By Rex King) -This is one of my all-time favorite matches! I- Brian Adams, The Grappler, Jeff Warner, Barry Owen M- Johnathon Holiday v Rex King (w/Ginger) Scotty brings her flowers. I- Scotty the Body, Johnathon Holiday, Veronica, Bill Francis M- Scotty the Body(w/Veronica & Johnathon Boyd) v Bill Francis (w/One hand tied behind his back.) Boyd puts the snake around Francis. Betelgeuse saves him. I- Jonathon Boyd, Betelgeuse, Kevin the Little Juicer T- Rip Oliver, Barry Owen M- Rip "The Crippler" Oliver v The Grappler (Grappler has lots of weapons.) Run in from Betelgeuse, Steve Doll, Rex King, Carl Stiles become lumberjacks and throw the Grappler back in the ring. Al Madril, Johnny Holiday, Brian Adams, Scotty the Body join, and everyone starts fighting. I- Rip Oliver, Barry Owen, Mike Ethridge(Logger) M- Betelgeuse v Al Madril (Run in by Johnny Boyd w/Baby Doll snake) I- The Grappler, Johnny Boyd

 

Dothan Eagle - Alabama Newspaper Article - 4/3/93 - Doll Performs Through Pain - Wrestler Spotlight

 In 1993, Steve Doll & Rex King changed their ways and their team name to Simply Devine.  They joined USA Wrestling in Dothan, AL, as the top heel team.  The Dothan Eagle did a story about Steve Doll on April 3, 1993.  The promotion would close within a week or two, and Steve and Rex would be back in the USWA shortly after that.  In just a few months, they would enter the WWF as Well Dunn. 

Meeting Rowdy Roddy Piper For The First Time 1989 - Fire Extinguisher Poster

 In 1989, Roddy Piper did a workout with the Grappler/Nord the Barbarian after the matches. At that event, they sold this poster. Roddy stayed and signed for hours. He was chatting with everyone. When I got to the front of the line, he asked me if it was my first time at the Sports Arena. I told him I go every Saturday night and he said that the wrestlers really appreciated my support. That kind of changed the way I thought about being a fan.

He also asked me who my favorite wrestler was. I said "Steve Doll", which made him laugh out loud. He said that I was the first person all night to not say him. I shrugged and said, "I like Steve Doll." He said, "That's okay. I like Steve Doll, too."

I sold this years ago when I needed some cash. I regret it.

Bruiser Brian v Moondog Moretti - Oregon Pro Wrestling Federation OPWF - 6-4-94

 

Newspaper Clipping - Oregon Journal - March 28, 1909 - Fans To Get Fill of Grappling Game

The Oregon Journal published this story about the upcoming wrestling events in Portland on March 28, 1909.

 

Portland Wrestling Program - Saturday, March 26, 1988 - Kids Free Tonight - Southern Rockers Defend Tag Team Titles

Thanks to Nick from Captain's Corner for selling me this program!

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Steve Doll ~ December 9, 1960 - March 22, 2009

If you've been following this page for any length of time, you are well aware that I will gladly take any opportunity to post about Steve Doll.  This isn't one of those days. I wish it were just any other day, but it's not.  Today is the 17th anniversary of Steve's death.   I can honestly say that in nearly 40 years, I don't think there's been a day that's gone by when I haven't thought about him, or smiled because I remembered some kind thing he said to me or did for me.  I don't have the eloquence to accurately describe what he meant to me.  I'm so grateful to have so many good memories, photos, clippings, videos, programs, and memorabilia. 

YouTube Playlists:  (Over 900 videos and I am still finding more!)

                Steve Doll In Portland 230 videos

                Steve Doll Outside Portland 676 videos

Our first photo together.

December 26, 1987.

Our last photo together.

October 1997.

November 1990

1989

Promo photo from USWA. 1990.

Steve and I at the Tillamook Armory. 1988.

1990

What's so funny?  I don't remember.

1991

1989

Wrestle Media Awards 1989

Autographed photo from Steve's first night in Portland. 

June 13, 1987.

"You're my favorite wrestler!" 

"You haven't even seen me wrestle yet!!" 😂

I actually had seen him wrestle in World Class, and he'd already been my

favorite wrestler for several months.

Steve beat the Mighty Sputnik and won the Battle Royal

on his first night in town.

I lived for those autograph sessions! Before I was allowed to stay in the

arena after closing, it was my best shot at meeting my goal of having some kind of interaction

with Steve every single Saturday night.  I didn't want him to forget me.  I probably drove him 

crazy in the process! 

The crowd, and I, cheering at the top of our lungs for Steve.

Always smiling!

"Hi Steve!"

Milwaukie Daze parade 1989.

In a match against Matt Borne.

This is the night Matt got bloody and angered the 

Oregon Wrestling Commissioner.

No wrestling for a week after that.

I saw Steve and Brian Adams and their significant others at the mall

 petting the bunnies in the pet store.

In a match against Col. DeBeers

Do I really want to go in this cage?

Steve & The Equalizer in Chehalis, WA

Steve always put on an entertaining match.

1992

He clearly loved what he did.

This Week In Portland Wrestling History - 3/13/1992 Eugene Card Clipping

From the Eugene Register Guard, March 13, 1992.

Friday nights in Eugene were a staple in Portland Wrestling.

I hear that the dressing room was so small that only 2 guys could change

at one time, and everyone else would have to sit in folding chairs in the hallway.