It’s 1987 and Jim Crockett Promotions is about to claim ownership of Bill Watts’ legendary territory. With that will come an influx of talent from Watts’ roster. In reality, that purchase was rather unspectacular and nothing interesting was ever made of the acquisition.But through the magic of Guest Booker, we will have Terry Taylor, a booker who has worked creatively for WWE, WCW, and TNA, analyze the purchase and use his talents to try and conjur up a more compelling use of the expanded roster. Taylor was working for UWF at the time of the purchase, but we ask him to switch hats and display the skills and philosophies that made him such a valuable creative force in the eyes of the bosses at pro wrestling’s majors. Join us as Terry Taylor gives a veritable booking master class.00:00 The Acquisition of UWF by Jim Crockett Promotions01:14 Rebooking UWF with Terry Taylor02:22 Terry Taylor's Wrestling Journey03:52 The Art of Wrestling and Booking07:43 First Booking Experience and Lessons Learned13:31 Creative Challenges in WCW and WWE21:49 Transition to WCW and the Monday Night Wars31:21 The UWF-Crockett Merger: Talent and Creative Dynamics44:36 Evaluating Talent from UWF and Crockett's Roster52:46 Setting the Stage: Wrestling Matchups53:08 TV Squashes and Compelling Angles54:26 Title Challenges and Storylines56:02 Building Up to the Pay-Per-View57:58 Booking Strategies and Match Outcomes01:04:25 Tag Team Dynamics and Rivalries01:11:55 Character Development and Storytelling01:33:54 The Art of Selling and Emotional Investment01:34:30 Final Thoughts and Reflections