|
|
Check out the latest release by Fight Pulse: Bianca vs Andreas. Preview photos are available in this topic. Get this video at: Fight Pulse - MX-251. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
#1
|
|||||||||||
|
|||||||||||
California Dolls..What happened Next?
This story is based on a magazine article I read as a kid during
the period that All the Marbles the movie was released in the UK..Already turned on by the sport after glimpses of it on TV and being pinned by a shapely friend of my older sister in a playful match at home...I had loved the movie..especially as the wrestling scenes werent just bits put in to fill in around the ladies and Harrys lives but ...the main part of the film ...This probably explains the films lack of mainstream success...though it was and remains a cult classic...and in my view is under rated with a virtuoso performance from Falk and excellent support from the gorgeous Frederick and Landon duo, some great one liners, and believable chemistry between the trio.....However in the magazine article...the two actresses spoke of a possible sequel and mentioned wrestling v guys teams....This was music to my young ears...but never happened. In the 80s Intergender was non existent bar for Andy Kaufman and video sites like Golden Girls and Steel Kittens...but....if it had happened...how would it have played out....here is an account written from Harry Sears the managers fortunate viewpoint.... Well.....we were here.....it was just like the old days... The old days ....when me and the girls were starting out...going from one crummy venue to another.....trying to "make it".. I knew these girls could be stars as soon as I saw them train together..they looked out for each other...having bonded so fast..and had a perfect complementing style ...Iris' s silky skills were textbook stuff...she was fast and athletic and knew all the moves....and not just in the ring. Molly? She wasnt a natural like her tag partner...I had spotted her in a singles match in a small hall with a crowd that was the opposite of Bernie Sanders size....just a few shabby guys and a couple of families watching two women fight in a dilapidated arena and a ring where the ropes were so flimsy I thought the leggy blonde being pushed against them would fall through on my lap at one point She didnt impress...taking a beating from a big fat old gal...but... ..but...she showed heart...the heart of a lioness in fact...this wasnt a total fix where the moves were all planned ....Sure the outcome may have been for the good girl young blonde to win ...but the punches to her belly and kicks to her head ..looked real enough....faking wasnt an option in this blue collar stronghold..and Molly toughed it out like a good un...and suddenly I was impressed Iris had impressed me from the first seconds...Clad in a figure hugging blue swimsuit...she had outclassed her female opponent with a slick display....The fans wanted blood and guts..but I had loved her technical excellence...and had signed her up to work with Molly straight after her easy win The rest is cinematic history...A string of wins in distinctly modest company...the girls big hearts getting them through a couple of matches..but generally winning easily...as in the opening bout in the movie....at the Akron Arena...where a couple of Mexican girls had been overwhelmed mid match and to strains of "We Want the Dolls"...Iris and Molly had taken the poor broads apart after that A brave effort saw us upset a top Japanese team...despite Iris damaging her ribs...Molly stepped up to the plate and a superb Body Slam...using her full 6ft height...had set up the fall ...and kept our winning streak going A crack at the Tigers ...the Toledo Tigers had proved that these girls really could be star quality....I expected them to lose...so didnt put the fix in...The champs were in their home arena after all..but Iris secured a decisive pin...and much to the fans ire...the girls then paraded around saying "We are no 1 here"...Big mistake As they found out in a rematch....the Tigers turned nasty and a brutal display saw a tearful Iris pinned by the strapping June to see our winning run ended....It looked a body blow...but just weeks later....on the big night...it all came right.... Despite a crooked ref and another vicious display by the leopardskin clad Toledo ladies...a brilliant Double Sunset Flip had snatched the W and the belt with seconds on the clock in the 30 minute classic .We had made it.....so what next?.... Well ...a rematch with the Tigers had seen my girls step up a level ...Brimming with confidence ..with the champion status...this time we had dominated the match....I barely had to get excited as Mollys flying dropkick poleaxed Diane...and a splash and cover saw her wrap up the W...the girls first defense Several more followed...and as the girls added submission moves to their repertoire....Mollys Ceiling Hold...and Iris's Full Boston Crab being the specialities....we dominated...no team could trouble us....The California Dolls were just an unstoppable force ...and soon opponents were hard to find as ladies seemed to be beaten before they even got in the ring It was great...but....a fresh challenge is always welcome....and when a lowly male tag wrestler made a comment in a magazine stating that any of the top 50 male teams would thrash the Dolls....it was like a red rag to a pair of Bulls...or Dolls in this case...and Molly in particular was boiling mad "Who do these sexist jerks think they are" She had screamed.. before hurling down the mag..and storming out ..slamming the door with the force that she would presumably like to be slamming the "jerks" with And why not? ...I acted fast....and picked up the phone Soon the challenge was on...and accepted....but these guys were a team ranked 48 ...and were used to these grotty arenas we had left behind ....they only wanted to wrestle us in their home arena It was a step down for us...and Iris...used to the plusher surroundings now ...was sceptical and reluctant....but not Molly... "Ill fight these guys anywhere...even in that mud pit you dragged us to Harry" she said...reminding me of one of my ill fated attempts to drum up publicity for these two talented beauties who certainly hadnt needed the bout against "The Creatures from the Black Lagoon" to get to the top...a crass error by me that I still kick myself for And so it came to be....the Ladies tag team champs would relinquish their straps...and switch to the mens division. .starting at a provisional 51...and wrestling the team ranked 48 in their home town...the two "jerks" who had opened their big mouths How would it turn out...I had doubts...Maybe a humbling loss and we had burned our bridges by quitting the ladies division..it could be a disastrous career move It was too late now....as we drove up to the Arena it was going to happen..A long time before Girl Power...but I knew these girls DID have power ..and skill....and most importantly huge hearts....would that be enough? [Only Registered Users Can See LinksClick Here To Register] To be continued...... Last edited by lollydx; 22-Aug-15 at 08:22. |
The Following 2 Users Say Thank You to lollydx For This Useful Post: | ||
#2
|
||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
Re: California Dolls..What happened Next?
I remember watching this movie as a kid and really enjoying it, before I had ever heard the words 'fetish' or even 'sex'. I have always been more partial to mixed matches, but the girls were gorgeous and the acting was great and the drama worked very well. The only way it could have been better is if the Doll's fought against guys and with this story you have taken the action in the very direction I wanted most. I'm looking forward to reading more of this, mate. Thank you very much.
|
The Following User Says Thank You to mixfightor For This Useful Post: | ||
#3
|
|||||||||||
|
|||||||||||
Re: California Dolls..What happened Next?
This is great - loved the film when it came out - a rarity indeed in those days. Look forward to reading more...!
|
The Following User Says Thank You to kman3uk For This Useful Post: | ||
#4
|
|||||||||||
|
|||||||||||
Re: California Dolls..What happened Next?
The city of Flint, Michigan was known as the Vehicle City
and back in the early 80s that was for good reason We were just here for one night though...though the hotel we booked into was certainly an improvement on some of the grotty places and even sleeping in the car that went on during the "getting to the top" years Now me and the girls.....well.....we certainly werent rich ..ladies wrestling in the 80s wasnt awash with money....even for the no 1 team in the country....but we were a little more financially comfortable...and were intent on staying that way So why had I chucked our ladies titles in the trash can..and applied to wrestle in the mens division....now called the "open division" after the bigwigs...hungry for a bit of publicity and novelty value had agreed to let the girls compete Well...pride I suppose...Molly had been so mad about the article....she had to make her point . in the only way she knew..so here we were It wasnt a huge deal though...the wrestling mags had picked up on it..but the main TV and Sports people had little interest in wrestling and ignored it as the freak show they regarded most of the sports storylines as Arriving at the arena..Molly and Iris in tow.....we headed for the spartan dressing room...a far cry from the MGM and the music playing "Oh you Beautiful Dolls" all the way to the ring..no this was right back to the early days....a small crowd all hollering for the young local boys....The Flint City Freebirds.. Molly and Iris both changed out of their jeans and jumpers.. ...and became The California Dolls....clad in black leotards and long boots over bare legs...dressed as heels though both girls usually liked to keep it clean if possible...but we had worn black on occasions.....as in our bout at the Akron Arena back in the early days (see below) [Only Registered Users Can See LinksClick Here To Register] I left the Dolls to some girlie chitchat....they both seemed relaxed and confident....and I was the nervous one...so I gave them some space and headed for the arena bookies to check out the odds on tonights fights We werent even the main event...just match two on a six match bill of mens bouts and a midget match...and I was going to put a bet on...as I always did...always had....superstition demanded it In recent months my Dolls had been so dominant that the odds were barely worth punting on....but I had always stuck a token wager on in any case...even if the actual winning returns had been miserly...but I was hopeful of getting some value here tonight ..we were up against a mens team after all I was disappointed...I asked the ringside bookie for odds on the intergender tag match....he looked at his book and replied in a monotone voice...."3/1 against the Freebirds" 3/1 against?? In a 2 horse race .....My shocked face then turned serious again..and I spluttered .. "So what price are the Dolls?".... He barely registered my changes in expression before replying .."5/1 on" I pulled out a 50 dollar note...I had been intending to have a thousand bucks on at evens or near enough...but these prices were terrible....still superstition demanded a wager "Easiest ten.bucks youll ever make" he said....Male v Female or not...these guys are just kids...the Dolls are top class professional wrestlers ...champions...they wont slip up at this level" I took my ticket and returned to the dressing room...hoping that the bookie knew his stuff Fifteen minutes later.....I was pacing at ringside...watching as two young teenage boys climbed in to the ring to good applause from a crowd of locals ...many of whom were on the underdogs....believing their bravado and all at that time in the history of our world....believing that women were the weaker sex by far...and champs or no champs...these gals were going to find out its a mans world in the ring Watching the handshakes though...my worries eased...these guys werent hulks or even that strong....both Freebirds were slim and fit...but very youthful looking and nervous too...and Molly at a strapping 6ft was the tallest and strongest of the four wrestlers...with Iris being the most skilful I was suddenly more relaxed than I had been all night The booes rang out as the Dolls were introduced to the crowd.. and a yell of "Get back in the kitchen" came from one big mouthed sexist Soon though it was clear the only ones making a meal tonight were the young Flint City boys...making a meal of putting up much of a fight in this contest Iris had quickly stamped her authority on proceedings...an early side headlock..a strong take down ..forcing the younger Freebird...name of Nick ....to his knees The shapely brunette released her grip ...only to plant her boot into Nicks cheek ..and then deliver a boot to his bare spine for good measure... The white trunked young man endured a torrid opening minute and a half...the bout was a one fall..twenty minute time limit contest....but Iris knocked the stuffing out of this guy in the first 90 seconds of it A posting was powerfully delivered and a fast running move towards her stricken foe ended with a swivel and a butt crush into his chest...as Molly applauded wildly Soon the leggy blonde was in....tagged in by her friend and tag partner after the smaller Doll had flattened poor Nick with as fierce a Forearm Smash as he had probably taken.in all his men v men matches Molly came steaming in....and a flurry of forearms..a double quick double dropkick...and a huge suplex...continued the one sided beginning to this match The fans were stunned...though the Dolls were famous and had every right to be favourites...these Flint folks expected this young local team to be competitive at least and began to jeer.....jeers that grew as the older Freebird..Danny..took a tag from his desperate partner...and was immediately flattened by a crunching Molly forearm "Fight back...kick em where it hurts" yelled one desperate local...clearly seeing his ten buck bet about to disappear without trace Danny was the guy who had unwisely made the comment about the Dolls in the magazine....how unwisely he was now realising as Molly lifted him ..as easy as you like.. over her head and slammed him onto the canvas with a sickening thud from her full 6ft Amazon.height Danny was struggling to even put up token resistance..he and his partner had only had a few matches...and were being hopelessly outclassed....I was usually a cat on hot bricks at ringside....but here I was just enjoying the demolition Molly and Iris were certainly sending out a message here.. this wasnt a novelty match..or a freak...they were serious about wrestling ..and intended to make waves in.this "open" division The black clad blonde had her revenge on Danny with a punishment beating lasting three full agonizing minutes.. before handing over to her best buddy Iris was fresh and Danny wasnt....Nick on the apron seemed less than keen to help.....and soon...Iris turned the battered male over on his front....as she applied her new favourite hold...the Full Boston Crab on him Dannys face was a picture of pain....as the super shapely Doll..powered her curvacious full figured frame onto the skinny males spine...Sitting back heavily Iris smiled sexily...and said "Ask him ref" There were no heroics....the end came quickly...and as humiliatingly as the rest of the match....Danny tapped his palm on the canvas....the ref turned to the timekeeper and said "Ring the bell....he submits" Iris dropped the legs...and hugged Molly who was so fired up she gave a squeal.of delight before booting the beaten Freebird out under the ropes Booes rang out.....as they had when the Dolls had upset the Tigers in their home arena....but then as now..my girls didnt care about the boo.boys...they had shown their mettle..and their class...and were deserved...and very easy winners As they paraded around..dodging the toilet roll and coins being thrown at them..I made sure I collected my ten bucks...not my biggest winning bet sure...but one of the sweetest..though he smiled as if to say "I told you so" as he handed me the note from a bag bulging with money lost on the local no hopers by mug punters We were on our way ..women in a mens world....how far would the Dolls go?... Find out on the next post RESULT..Flint City..Michigan..August 1982 Tag Team match ..US Open (intergender) Division THE CALIFORNIA DOLLS beat The Flint City Freebirds... .....by way of an.Iris submission...5 minutes 28 seconds To be continued Last edited by lollydx; 24-Aug-15 at 21:16. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
California Supreme | BarryO | The Pioneers | 18 | 19-Jan-24 17:31 |
California Supreme Glynn Art | anthony | Wrestling & Fighting Art | 3 | 28-Feb-18 23:15 |
any women wrestlers in northern california | bigsqueeze | Wrestling & Fighting Discussion | 3 | 26-Dec-13 20:42 |
Northern California Wrestlers? | jjhay1313 | Wrestling & Fighting Discussion | 6 | 24-Jul-13 12:56 |
California Supreme | BarryO | Wrestling & Fighting Art | 6 | 07-Jan-12 13:50 |