Well Dunn as Muppets!

Came across this gem and it's too cute not to share! Well Dunn as Muppets! It was from a podcast, but they didn't have nice things to say, so they aren't getting a tag. 🤬
 

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. 

WWF Event - Portland Wrestlers - Card Line Up - November 20, 1993

This card was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in 1993.

Mr. Perfect Curt Hennig, Well Dunn (The Southern Rockers Steve Doll & Rex King), 

and Crush (Brian Adams) are all on the card.

 

Well-Dunn Goofy Snippet From WWF Magazine in 1994

 

Well Dunn 1995 Trading Cards by Merlin for the German Market WWF

 

Simply Devine Aren't Interested In Your Literary Talents - Steve Doll & Rex King - Well Dunn

WWF should have allowed Well Dunn to develop their characters.

Their funny heel delivery is great, and would have made their gimmick make sense. See the entire Saga of Simply Devine on USA Wrestling here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VM6vAoL0Vjw&t=751s The original video can be found on  @ArmstrongAlley  YouTube channel.

This one just cracked me up!

January 30th Kicks off Simply Devine Week! Southern Rockers Steve Doll & Rex King Before Well Dunn

Apparently, January 30th is the start of Simply Devine week! Who knew?

Look, I don't make the laws, I just follow them!

This will kick off a week of Simply Devine/Well Dunn.

Today, I posted a video of the complete saga of Simply Devine from USA Wrestling in Alabama in 1993. If you watch it, come back and tell me how many tag titles they've won in different countries! 🤣

Steve Doll & Rex King, formerly known as the Southern
Rockers, join the new Alabama promotion called USA Wrestling.
This is their first appearance as a heel tag team.

There were some really fun
comedic elements to their characters.
How many countries did they win tag titles in?
This gimmick led directly into their
Well Dunn work in the WWF, 1993-1995. The team makes more sense when they get a chance to develop their characters. WWF never let them do that.

This was a short-lived promotion
that was associated with Austin Idol.
Other wrestlers in the promotion include Steve Armstrong,
Wendell Cooley, Junkyard Dog, The Iron Sheik, and more. They had
some big plans for the promotion.

Included in this video are all of the preserved appearances of
Simply Devine on USA Wrestling. The channel Armstrong Alley has the
full videos, which will also be linked in the description of the video.

The March 20, 1993, episode was the last shown on television, and the
promotion closed. It is unclear if the rescheduled Battle of
Boutwell actually happened, and if it did, was it taped?

Steve & Rex make their first appearance as Simply Devine in
USWA wrestling in April 1993, beating the Moondogs
for the Southern Tag Team Titles. They join the WWF as Well Dunn in July of 1993.

Rest In Peace
Steve Doll
December 9, 1960 - March 22, 2009
Timothy Smith (Rex King)
September 8, 1961 - January 9, 2017

All videos are from the @ArmstrongAlley YouTube channel.

The Saga of Simply Devine (Well Dunn) In USA Wrestling (Alabama) 1993 - Rex King & Steve Doll - You Tube Video

Steve Doll & Rex King, formerly known as the Southern Rockers, join the new Alabama promotion called USA Wrestling. This is their first appearance as a heel tag team. There were some really fun comedic elements to their characters. How many countries did they win tag titles in? This gimmick led directly into their Well Dunn work in the WWF, 1993-1995. This was a short-lived promotion that was associated with Austin Idol. Other wrestlers in the promotion include Steve Armstrong, Wendell Cooley, Junkyard Dog, The Iron Sheik, and more. They had some big plans for the promotion. Included in this video are all of the preserved appearances of Simply Devine on USA Wrestling. The channel Armstrong Alley has the full videos, which will also be linked in the description below. The March 20, 1993, episode was the last shown on television, and the promotion closed. It is unclear if the rescheduled Battle of Boutwell actually happened, and if it did, was it taped? Steve & Rex make their first appearance as Simply Devine in USWA wrestling in April 1993, beating the Moondogs for the Southern Tag Team Titles. They join the WWF as Well Dunn in July of 1993. Rest In Peace Steve Doll December 9, 1960 - March 22, 2009 Timothy Smith (Rex King) September 8, 1961 - January 9, 2017 All videos are from the  @ArmstrongAlley  YouTube channel. January 16, 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRAVi0d8-LM&list=PLq7STmcODqg9qu3rQNrB76VEDGDaBbtdM&index=82&pp=iAQBsAgC January 23, 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFWbwl9gaZs&list=PLq7STmcODqg9qu3rQNrB76VEDGDaBbtdM&index=83&pp=iAQBsAgC January 30, 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TnWw63IlPTI&list=PLq7STmcODqg9qu3rQNrB76VEDGDaBbtdM&index=84&pp=iAQBsAgC February 6, 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4tdCedIhds&list=PLq7STmcODqg9qu3rQNrB76VEDGDaBbtdM&index=85&pp=iAQBsAgC February 13, 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ULfJkWJhEA&list=PLB8FXHmaF-0rnwPjgOYTsLFbv5k7KIJeD&index=5&pp=iAQB February 20, 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEcQmfY7oj4&list=PLq7STmcODqg9qu3rQNrB76VEDGDaBbtdM&index=86&pp=iAQBsAgC February 27, 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NVhAom3Y3XI&list=PLB8FXHmaF-0rnwPjgOYTsLFbv5k7KIJeD&index=7&pp=iAQB March 20, 1993 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ri3My4cJNe4&list=PLq7STmcODqg9qu3rQNrB76VEDGDaBbtdM&index=87&pp=iAQBsAgC

Steve Doll Wrestling Buddy!

My sister created this amazing Steve Doll wrestling buddy for

me for Christmas! 

 

Well-Dunn WWF 1993-1995 Photos

1993-1995 Steve Doll and Rex King changed their team name from the Southern Rockers to Simply Devine and then ultimately Well-Dunn for their run in the WWF. 

Steve's name was changed to Steven Dunn, and Rex's name was changed to Timothy Well.

 I never quite understood the gimmick. Is it supposed to be arrogant Chippendale Dancers? I didn't like the outfits; they never rose above the mid-card level, and their time there was marred by injuries for both. They weren't used correctly, and giving them those outfits doomed them from the start. They did have some really good matches with The Bushwackers, The Smoking Guns, and even the Rock 'n Roll Express. 

The WWF tried to break their contract at one point because they both were out with injuries. They had to get an attorney and were able to get them to honor the remainder of the contract, which wasn't renewed. 

Steve and Rex never wrestled together regularly after this. Although they did come together to team and feud a few times. 

Steve remained Steven Dunn for the rest of his career, with a few exceptions. Rex King, whose real name was Timothy Smith, went back to being called Rex King for the remainder of his career.

A pen pal sent me these photos in 1994 and 1995.

She got some great shots!

Hilarious photo of Steve and Rex getting bit on the butt by the Bushwackers!

 

Happy Southern Rockers Day - August 19, 1989

 Technically, the Southern Rockers, Steve Doll & Scott Peterson, started tagging on Portland Wrestling TV on July 18, 1987. Steve & Scott won the Pacific Northwest tag titles on 7 occasions. Just over 2 years later, Scott Peterson decided to leave the business, and Rex King joined Steve Doll. They won the Pacific Northwest titles four times. As well as winning the tag titles in the USWA, Music City, and the World Wrestling Council. They even went to the WWF after changing their name to Well Dunn. On Scott's last night as a Southern Rocker, August 19, 1989, they threw a big party at the sold-out Sports Arena and declared that Southern Rockers Live Forever! I just can't let the memory of this great tag team, or these great wrestlers, fade away! So, I've decided that today is Southern Rockers Day! I hope you'll go over to YouTube and watch a Southern Rockers match to celebrate. Hopefully something from the Sports Arena!

Well-Dunn Action Figures by Kayfabe Heroes!

The Southern Rockers (Steve Doll & Rex King) are finally getting their own action figures!

The figures feature three different Well Dunn outfits from their time in the WWF.  

The little bow ties!! 

The retailers are on the graphic.

I'm sure these are pretty limited.

 

WWF 1995 Well-Dunn Dirtiest Dozen Trading Card

Steve Doll and Rex King wrestled as Well-Dunn (Timothy Well and Steven Dunn) in the

WWF from 1993-1995.

 

Steve Doll Promo Pics -80's and 90's

These photos, along with about 100 others, adorned the walls of my bedroom in my preteen years.
My friends had New Kids on the Block, and I had the Southern Rockers.

Probably 1988, taken at the Milwaukie Health Club

1990

1990, taken on Portland's Waterfront.

From USWA  

WWF or later.

1990.