The Book with David Crockett - January 1986 (Patreon)

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On this edition of The Book, David and Conrad say goodbye to 1985 and turn the page (literally) to JCP's 1986! It’s a new year - and a new book - and as soon as we open it up - there are big differences in how it’s presented. Whose writing is this? Why is it different? What do some of these numbers mean?  

1986 starts off with a bang, as Dusty, now teamed with Babydoll, continues his feud with the Horsemen. Ole’s leg is broken, and the target is now on Arn Anderson. Meanwhile Dusty's is healed & cleared, but why won’t he stop wearing that protective boot? Drug testing comes into play at JCP, and results in an under-the-radar title change. Meanwhile, the shows continue to bring in big gates - and big moments take place on television! There’s an upcoming ‘Superstars on the Superstation’ TBS special in the works and JCP are asking fans to submit their ‘dream matches’ - but the request also serves another purpose that will benefit the company.

And speaking of mail, Babydoll gets her first ever fan letter! The correspondence with fans, and on-air shout out to their viewers at home have created a real bonded atmosphere that seems to be really clicking with their audience as the shows continue to bring in great ratings for TBS. 

The Midnight Express & the Rock 'n' Roll Express continue to clash, and Jim Cornette is really shining as a pivotal piece of this rivalry.  And the buildup of Ron Garvin and his ‘Hands of Stone’ as he sets his sights on Ric Flair & the NWA World Heavyweight Championship - to go up against the Horsemen - he’ll need an ‘Alliance’ he can count on.  It’s all part of the January edition of ‘The Book’!