Match: Grappler vs Mr. Mississippi (3/30/78)

March 30, 1978
National Guard Armory
Tupelo, MS

Grappler vs Mr. Mississippi

Littleton climbs back into the ring. A.J. leaves the ring and Andrew takes his place. Littleton begins the introduction as Grappler walks down to the ring. He receives a mixed reaction from the crowd.

“The following match is set for one fall with a ten-minute time limit. The referee for this match is Andrew Adams. Introducing first, from Starkville, weighing 233 pounds, here is the Grappler!!”

The mixed reaction continues until Mr. Mississippi emerges from the dressing rooms. The crowd gets really excited.

Littleton continues, “His opponent, from Jackson, MS, weighing 258 pounds, is Mr. Mississippi!!!”

Mississippi climbs into the ring. Andrew motions both men to the middle of the ring. He reminds both men of the rules and urges them to shake hands. Both men do. Andrew sends them back to their respective corners and calls for the bell.

Mississippi and Grappler circle each other. They lock up. Mississippi tosses Grappler across the ring with an arm drag. Grappler rolls back to his feet. Mississippi backs him into the ropes and whips him across the ring. Grappler ducks a clothesline. As he bounces off the opposite ropes, Mississippi goes for a hip toss, but Grappler counters it with a flying arm drag. Grappler charges him with a running kneelift. Grappler backs Mississippi into the corner. Grappler whips Mississippi across the ring and follows him with a running clothesline. Mississippi slumps in the corner.

Grappler tries to set Mississippi up for the Hangman, but Mississippi blocks it. Mississippi kicks Grappler in the stomach. He picks Grappler up for a powerbomb. Grappler wraps his feet around the top turnbuckle. Mississippi tries for the powerbomb, but Grappler won't move. Mississippi turns around. Grappler pushes off with his feet. Mississippi falls backwards and Grappler's shoulder crashes into Mississippi's throat. Grappler drapes his arm over Mississippi. Andrew slides down to count … one … two … three!!

Littleton announces, “The winner of the match, in a time of 4:12, is the Grappler!!”

The crowd gives a mixed reaction for the fluke win. Grappler rolls out of the ring. Mississippi sits up and makes his way to the ropes. The crowd cheers for their favorite as he gets back to his feet.