Wrestling Past And Present: October 2017

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

Another Video on Corgan's NWA. What Are Three Letters Worth? (I'm beating PWInsider, The Torch and, The Observer on this. :) )

Nice that I'm beating PWInsider, The Torch and Wrestling Observer to the punch by posting this. Those guys will be playing catch up to me and posting this same thing, TOMORROW, LOL!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XwnhA2pT5aY

NWA Ten Pounds of Gold - Episode Three with William Patrick Corgan. Corgan bought the NWA/National Wrestling Alliance in summer of 2017. In Ten Pounds of Gold Episode Three, we follow The Smashing Pumpkins frontman who has been interested in professional wrestling his whole life and was the president of TNA Impact Wrestling in 2016. With so much drama around his exit from TNA, the major question asked of Corgan is what are the three letters NWA worth? The legacy of the NWA and the Worlds Heavyweight Championship is tied to the great names all the way back to 1948 when the National Wrestling Alliance was founded.

During this NWA Ten Pounds of Gold, Corgan returns to Nashville, Tennessee to perform a live concert at the CMA Theater at the Country Music Hall of Fame. Before the concert, Corgan visited the former offices of TNA Impact Wrestling at Cummins Station telling the story of what happened with his former wrestling company. He explained why the three letters NWA, representing the National Wrestling Alliance, and the Ten Pounds of Gold mean so much to him.

Interwoven in this Ten Pounds of Gold is the story of Nick Aldis challenging the current NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm. In conclusion of this episode, William Patrick Corgan announces the date and location of the first NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship match.

Wrestling's Brother Love, Twice Fired by WWE, Finds Redemption Through Hit Podcast

https://draft.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=9111071471389376614#editor/src=sidebar

Tetsuya Naito US appearances.

Tetsuya Naito will face Sami Callihan at the Logan Square Auditorium for AAW on February 17th. Naito will also be appearing for Pro Wrestling Revolver in Dayton, Ohio on February 16th and Michael Elgin’s Glory Pro Wrestling in Edwardsville, Illinois on the 18th....

As a side note, I actually was born and until I was five years old lived just a few blocks from where the Logan Square Auditorium is located (On Kedzie ave in Chicago)....

HOW YOU CAN MEET THE FOUR HORSEMEN. AN AWESOME ONE NIGHT ONLY EXPERIENCE!

STUARTS DRAFT, VA; (October 30, 2017) – Awesome Wrestling Entertainment presents an historic gathering of the most elite group in wrestling history, THE 4 HORSEMEN on Saturday February 24, 2018 at the Waynesboro High School in Waynesboro Virginia. ONE NIGHT ONLY, wrestling fans will witness ‘The Nature Boy’ RIC FLAIR, ‘The Enforcer’ ARN ANDERSON, TULLY BLANCHARD, and ‘The Total Package’ LEX LUGER together again as the 4 Horsemen. This will be the first time in 30 years these 4 men have gathered as the Horsemen and it will be ONE TIME ONLY!
“Being a Horseman isn’t something you put on in the morning and take off at night,” Arn Anderson said. “It’s a state of mind. It’s excelling to the best of your ability. It’s four individuals thinking singularly, acting collectively.” That was the attitude behind the greatest stable in sports-entertainment history and the blueprint that every future faction in wrestling has tried to copy but could never duplicate.

Through the years there have been 4 Horsemen reunions consisting of Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson and or Ole Anderson and Barry Windham. But on February 24, 2018, AWE will make history as on this special night, AWE presents Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, and Lex Luger for the first time since 1987.

The 4 Horsemen will take part in a very rare and special “HORSEMEN MEET AND GREET & PHOTO OP” with fans starting at 5pm. This special meet and greet will be limited to Ringside Ticket Holders Row 1, 2, and 3 only. You will receive a photo op with the Four Horsemen as a group, a 11×17 Horsemen Autographed Poster, a limited addition Total Horsemen T Shirt and more.

Then, later that evening, Night of the Horsemen will take place inside the Waynesboro High School Gym starting at 8pm with a rare appearance in the ring by the 4 Horsemen. Also on the card will be WWE Hall of Famers, The Rock N Roll Express taking on the Russians inside a 10ft high STEEL CAGE. Also appearing with be Tracy Smothers, CW Anderson, Short Sleeve Sampson, Prince Akeem, Jamin Olivencia, Dani Fererra, Jesse Belle Smothers, and many more!
Tickets are on sale now at: www.officalawe.com or www.facebook.com/officialawe

Edge Says He Doesn't Get The Hype Surrounding Asuka...

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1031/633602/edge-says-he-doesnt-get-the-hype-surrounding-asuka/

Impact is losing it's best talents left and right.

Add former two-time X Division Champion Rockstar Spud to the list of recent Impact departures..

Taryn Terrell, Eddie Kingston, Robbie E, and Reno Scum have all parted ways with the company in recent weeks.

Guess Anthem or, Impact's creative really have no clue what to do if they're allowing all these people to leave, especially so frequently?

THAT, says a lot about how bad a company really is if so many people are being released.

Bully Ray Reveals His Biggest Piece Of Advice To Young Talent...

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1031/633609/bully-ray-reveals-his-biggest-piece-of-advice-to-young-talent/

OUTLAW WRESTLING DEBUTING IN LONG ISLAND & BROOKLYN, NY THIS WEEKEND WITH BILLY GUNN, TOMMY DREAMER, ADAM ROSE, BULL JAMES AND MORE....

Outlaw Wrestling presented by NYWC

Friday November 3rd

Ronkonkoma Fire Department

177 Portion Rd. Ronkonkoma, NY

Featuring:

Billy Gunn vs Joey Mercury

Maria Manic vs Karen Q vs Xia Brookside

Adam Rose

Bull James

Danny Burch

& more!

Saturday November 4th

St Bernard’s School

E 69th St & Ave U

Brooklyn, NY

Tommy Dreamer vs Mike Verna

“Miss USA NY” Anna Theresa & Nunzio vs Danny Doring & Maria Manic

Billy Gunn

Joey Mercury

Bull James

Adam Rose

Danny Burch

& much more!

Tickets for both events are available at WrestlingOutlaws.net or at the door!

For wrestlers and referees at ANY experience level. There will be a one of a kind seminar Sunday November 5th at the NYWC Training Academy hosted by Joey Mercury, Billy Gunn and Bull James. Don’t miss this incredible learning opportunity!

Reserve your spot at WrestlingOutlaws.net

10/29 BEYOND WRESTLING IN WORCESTER, MA LIVE REPORT...

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113249/1029-beyond-wrestling-in-worcester-ma-live-report.html?p=1

These two letters (and answers) say all there needs to say about how lame and bad WWE booking is...

I get that Vince likes to do the RAW vs. Smackdown angle at Survivor series, which seems to be turning into a yearly occurence. But why are we, the fans, expected to just accept that the heels and faces are now working together on the same team? For example, why are guys like Ziggler and Roode all of a sudden friends after feuding for the past several months? And why are guys all of a sudden attacking their friends just because they happen to be on the other roster?

Because that is how WWE creative books it. Seriously, they don’t care about logic holes. Hell, they don’t even explain them much of the time. They see the product as they give you what they want you to see.

Is it just me? Last night, when SD invaded Raw, the announcers kept talking about how the "entire SD roster" was there. When it clearly was not! Who do they think they are fooling? Why do they say such things when it is so clear that they are not true?

Thee fact of the matter is that in WWE’s world, the truth is whatever they say it is. Always has been, always will be.

And this is one of the many reasons why, I refuse to watch WWE programming.

Impact Wrestling updates...

Eli Drake, LAX, Sienna, Alberto el Patron, Sonjay Dutt and KM are scheduled to work the 12/9 WrestlePro event in Rahway, NJ, which will double as a One Night Only PPV taping. For details, visit www.WrestleProOnline.com.

Also of note in regard to Callis: When Impact management visited Pro Wrestling NOAH a few weeks back, they made a visit to one of the New Japan events and while there, Scott D'Amore addressed the NJPW locker room and told them Impact would love to work with New Japan again and specifically mentioned Callis was coming to work for Impact. D'Amore also, during that same meeting, specifically apologized to IWGP champion Kazuchika Okada for how he was used in TNA years ago. At the time, Okada was booked to dress like Kato from The Green Hornet and play Samoa Joe's lackey. It was not good, and it looked even worse when Okada returned to NJPW and exploded into one of the best workers in the world overnight. We are told that New Japan already have two potential replacements in mind as an announcer if/when Callis does depart. We were also told New Japan is quite aware how badly Impact wants to work with them but NJPW is still focused on working with Ring of Honor.

Expect lots of Canadian talents at the tapings next week as well as the company will be using as many Canadians as possible, which is smart, as if they hit a certain level of Canadians on the shows, they will be eligible for production tax breaks. The belief is that Canadian locals will likely be referees, underneath talent and ring announcing. There will be a lot of production rolled back from the usual Orlando tapings as we are hearing they are not bringing a portion of the regular team into Canada.

Homicide, who is slated for the TV tapings next week, is working on opening a wrestling school in the Northeast.

The word making the rounds is that the company is not bringing Braxton Sutter or Dutch Mantel to Canada for the PPV or TV. Sutter is an odd choice as he's been a regular on TV with Allie and lives in Buffalo. Mantel has been working on creative but with the rise in power of John Gaburick, D'Amore and Sonjay Dutt, has not been as involved.

WILDKAT SPORTS 6th ANNIVERSARY SHOW THIS SATURDAY, FULL DETAILS....

New Orleans, LA based promotion, WildKat Sports & Entertainment is celebrating their 6 year anniversary -

The "Revolution RUMBLE" on Saturday night, November 4th - after a successful year of television and a huge RED CARPET movie premier event of their annual Halloween Spooktacular! Watch the special, as well as all their weekly episodes exclusively at: wildkattv.wildkatwrestling.com for only $4.99 a month!

WildKat Sports' 6 year anniversary event the “Revolution RUMBLE” will feature a HUGE MAIN EVENT including all your favorite WildKat Sports pro wrestling superstars and the returns of Maryland Championship Wrestling superstars in a 15 man, over the top elimination (Revolution) Rumble! After thirteen men are eliminated - the final two will compete against each other until one competitor wins - via pin fall or submission - to earn a future opportunity match for the prestigious, Revolution Championship (Currently held by Ken Dixon)!

Scheduled Matches:

-WildKat Heavyweight Championship match: “WildCard” J. Spade [C] vs. MCW Superstar “Bruiser”

-Revolution Championship match: Ken Dixon [C] vs. Socorro with “Hardbody” Harper

-Three on two tag team match: “Pump Patrol” Curt Matthews, Jared Wayne, & Jonny Flex vs. “Southern Stomper” Luke Hawx & “Outlaw” Matt Lancie

-Grudge match: “Ruthless” Ryan Davidson vs. “Situ-Asian” Bu Ku Dao

-First time ever match: BLK JEEZ vs. Steve Anthony

-Ruby Raze’s OPEN CHALLENGE to any women or man in the W.K. locker room!

-For more match announcements & updates - follow @wildkatsports on Instagram, Twitter, and #WatchWildKatSports at: wildkattv.wildkatwrestling.comand on YouTube.

-ALL FLOOR SEATS ARE SOLD OUT!

-$15 General admission tickets are still available and can be purchased via: www.wildkatwrestling.com

WildKat Wrestling returns LIVE! THIS SATURDAY at Grace King Gymnasium located on 4301 Grace King Pl. Metairie, LA 70002!

Monday, October 30, 2017

There's also THIS I just found on old Mid-Atlantic Wrestling as well....

http://www.midatlanticgateway.com/

For you fans of old Mid- Atlantic Wrestling. There's this. (updated almost everyday)...

You can tell him I sent you. :)

http://mid-atlanticgrapplingreats.blogspot.com/

Fight Pro Wrestling Episode 14.....

Jenny Rose makes her Fight Pro Wrestling return after 5 long years going against Gemma Cross. Cory Bush vs Ron Holiday and Sicend Takes on Ricky Reyes in a Hybrid Match in the main event...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uguK_ZD58tk

I like the concept of Fight Pro Wrestling. Click the link and read.

And I guess that explains why it caught my attention and now, has kept it. :)

http://www.fightprowrestling.com/concept.html

Since I'm catching up on Fight Pro Wrestling tv shows, here's this. their webpage....

http://www.fightprowrestling.com/

Fight Pro Wrestling Episode 15...

Published on Oct 29, 2017

Samantha Heights makes her Fight Pro Wrestling in ring debut against the returning Zoey Skye. The main event sees Tanner Reynolds defending his championship against Ernie Osiris in a Hybrid Match.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDHZ39vjUGQ

Checking this out, someone suggested i watch some of this. Evolution Championship Wrestling Evolution Wrestling 10/14/17

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=istlexPpi8Y

Published on Oct 14, 2017

This week in action see Jamie Gibson defend the Evolution Heavyweight championship against arch nemesis Jeff Storm.

Plus the Black Swamp Bandits in action

Various Indy stuff for you....

Progress 56 from last night in London, UK: Omari & Kyle Fletcher & Mark Davis b Alex Cupid & Dillon D'Angelo & Conor Mills, Strangler Davis b Timothy Thatcher, Zack Gibson & James Drake b Chris Brookes & Jimmy Havoc, Walter b Wolfgang to retain the Atlas title, Tyler Bate & Trent Seven b David Starr & Jack Sexsmith, Toni Storm b Charli Evans to keep the women's title, Travis Banks b Keith Lee to retain the Progress title. Mark Haskins turned on Starr & Sexsmith after their match. They return on 11/28 at the Electric Ballroom in London. They also run 11/12 in Manchester..

United Pro Wrestling and Ultimate Championship Wrestling have a Toys for Tots show on 12/9 in Bowling Green, KY at the National Guard Armory. Tickets are $8 if you bring a new unwrapped toy for donations...

NWL from last night in Springfield, MO: Leo Howlette b Thor Theriot, Gary Jay b Shane Sanders, Dak Draper b Jet Royal to keep the KC title, Mike Outlaw b Buddy Shepherd, Carolina b Marti Belle, Maverick b Anthony Gutierrez to win the NWL St. Louis title, Jack Foster & Ray Briggs & Flex Zebra b Ace Steel & Jeremy Wyatt & Michael Strider....

Dynamo Pro Wrestling from yesterday in St. Louis: Jackal b Tony Esteem, Viktor Van Stein & Xavier Shadowz b Keon Option & Justin D'Air, Brandon Aarons b Jaden Roller, Savanna Stone b Rahne Victoria, Roy Lewis b The Snitch, Brandon Espinosa b Justin D'Air....

Smash Wrestling on 11/10 in Cobourg, ONT at the Community Centre in a show to raise money for awareness of mental illness as well as alcohol and substance abuse in sports.

Hamilton Pro Wrestling on 11/18 at the Christopher Banquet Hall.

Great North Wrestling on 11/5 in Rockland, ONT at the Jean Marc Lalonde Arena with Hannibal vs. Savio Vega and a Battle Royal that includes Pierre Carl Ouellet plus Wes Brisco.....

For fans of Live Audio Wrestling....

From the F4/WON webpage.

Very sorry to report that Live Audio Wrestling has been canceled and John Pollock and Jason Agnew were let go by The Fight Network. It's sad that the Impact acquisition has devastated Anthem's television network, first losing Robin Black and now Pollock, who is the total real deal as a reporter. I've been doing that show every weekend for 19 years and have enjoyed it greatly. John, Jason and Dan Lovranski have been great to work with and I wish the best to all of them.

PWInsider wanted people to pay to see THIS....

Latest on Kurt Angle, see? Why pay for something you can read for free elsewhere. Proves what idiots those at PWInsider really are.
http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/wwe-raw-notes-kurt-angle-wrestling-survivor-series-245436

Nick Aldis Wants to be NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion - Targets Tim Storm....

Published on Oct 30, 2017

Nick Aldis (formerly known as Magnus on TNA Impact Wrestling) arrived in Championship Wrestling From Hollywood and made an immediate challenge to NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm. Aldis wrestles Will Hobbs on Championship Wrestling From Hollywood.

After the match, Nick Aldis makes it clear to Tim Storm he's waiting for an answer for his challenge to wrestle for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ei88Mvpt8v8

Jerry Lawler vs. Tommy Rich in Jonesboro,AR Oct 2017....

part 1.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RN1Qt7bswAI

Part 2..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ueS-LrjTE64

Jerry "The King" Lawler vs Buff "The Stuff" Bagwell....

From the Memphis Wild Fire Wrestling event "Downtown Meltdown" on 10/19/17, at Handy Park Memphis Tennessee...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R_RCRejrdt4

You don't need to 'pay' to see news like this like PWInsider wants you to do.

From the F4/WON webpage. And it's free if you go there to red this. :)

WWE officials confirmed today that Roman Reigns is currently not medically cleared and will not be leaving tonight for the WWE's tour of Europe.
Reigns' absence wasn't unexpected since the announcement on Friday of Triple H appearing to wrestle on at least the first week of the Raw U.K. tour seemed to be to give the shows a major replacement for Reigns not being there.
In addition, since the tour was built around The Shield reunion in matches with The Miz, Sheamus & Cesaro, and that Seth Rollins & Dean Ambrose were instead announced as being switched to tag team title matches against Sheamus & Cesaro also seemed to confirm Reigns' absence.
The current projection is for Reigns to return on the November 13th Raw show in Atlanta.
Both Bray Wyatt and Nia Jax are confirmed as appearing on the tour. Both are expected to be in Baltimore today to take the flight out from after Raw to Glasgow, Scotland, where the tour begins on Wednesday.
Either or both could return on Raw but it is confirmed both are expected in Baltimore.
Bo Dallas is being evaluated today regarding whether or not he will be cleared to wrestle.
As noted in last week's Observer, the stories regarding Jax that have been reported elsewhere were overblown as there were never any issues regarding her leaving, nor any walking out, nor any issues regarding doing a job. She had asked for a few weeks off and was always scheduled to return for the European tour and was always booked on Survivor Series.

Kevin Sullivan hosted Wrestling Seminar....

From thwe Wrestlinginc. webpage.

This is how stupid PWInsider is.....

See this picture? WHY.. Would anyone want to PAY to read the ahem, 'latest' when you can go to other wrestling news sites and read it for free? There's a number of different sites and hell, I can post links to them sites that'll show you for free what these guys want you to PAY FOR. only an idiot would pay to see something they can see for free elsewhere. Too bad the ones that be at PWInsider are too ignorant or whatever to realize that.

Info on upcoming West Coast Wrestling Connection tv tapings....

The Young Bucks, The Addiction and Bad Luck Fale Panel at LA Comic Con...

Published on Oct 30, 2017

The Young Bucks, The Addiction and Bad Luck Fale took part in a panel moderated by Wrestling Sheet Radio at Stan Lee’s Comic Con this weekend...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqOuWR4k-_w

WHW's Tony Schiavone is BACK in the STARRCADE Control Center!

WHW's Tony Schiavone is BACK in the STARRCADE Control Center!
Tony breaks down the card for www.wwe.com STARRCADE 2017 at the Greensboro Coliseum Complex on November 25th. Get your tickets now at www.ticketmaster.com search WWE Starrcade....
https://www.facebook.com/whwmonday/videos/1312413882237075/

SPECIAL “APTERTORIAL:”THE MAIN REASON WWE RELEASES TALENTS....

http://www.1wrestling.com/2017/10/29/special-aptertorialthe-main-reason-wwe-releases-talents/

Eric Bischoff says WWE should choose whether Roman Reigns is a babyface or a heel, feels there is too much WWE programming...

https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/10/30/eric-bischoff-says-wwe-choose-whether-roman-reigns-babyface-heel-feels-much-wwe-programming/

"Nature Boy" roundtable with Charlotte Flair, Triple H and Mick Foley....

Published on Oct 26, 2017

After a screening of the ESPN 30 for 30 "Nature Boy" about Ric Flair, a roundtable featuring Ric's daughter Charlotte Flair, Triple H, and Mankind discuss not only the film but Ric himself. Over 30 minutes of Q&A led by Peter Rosenberg... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6rlEfiFdVo

Jim Cornette on Suspended Wrestlers Returning Under a Mask (& Other Overused Angles)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDhjw_IYdz0

10/28 Wrestling Revolver in Clive, Iowa: Swagger, Riddle, Callihan, Tessa Blanchard, Ricochet, Joey Ryan...

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/29/1028-wrestling-revolver-clive-iowa-swagger-riddle-callihan-tessa-blanchard-ricochet-joey-ryan/

Brutus Beefcake says he’s writing a tell-all book, gets into war of words with Hulk Hogan on Twitter ....

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/29/brutus-beefcake-says-hes-writing-tell-book-gets-war-words-hulk-hogan-twitter/

Jim Cornette: Most Indie Wrestlers Don't Know How to Work Properly ....

Published on Aug 17, 2017..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RItDdWXh8d0

I Guess Cornette stuff is my theme for today, so far, LOL. Jim Cornette: Don't Bother Getting Into Wrestling...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmMSrOWPccM

Jim Cornette on His Surprise ECW Run-In (1997)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxbsSK736IU

Interesting article here. Should Pedro Morales be in the Wrestling Observer HoF?

http://www.f4wonline.com/other-wrestling/should-pedro-morales-be-wrestling-observer-hof-245351

Bruce Prichard: No Mercy 1999 – Vince Russo leaves the WWF, Terry Taylor’s power play, the absurdity of shooting the “funeral” of Big Show’s dad (Pt. 1)...

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2017/10/30/written-podcast-recap-something-wrestle-bruce-prichard-no-mercy-1999-vince-russo-leaves-wwf-terry-taylors-power-play-absurdity-shooting-funeral/

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Prime Time with Sean Mooney w/ Bruce Prichard on how his WWF career started, the creation of Brother Love, the wrestlers who thought the gimmick went too far....

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2017/10/29/written-podcast-recap-prime-time-sean-mooney-w-bruce-prichard-wwf-career-started-creation-brother-love-wrestlers-thought-gimmick-went-far-ep-19/

Bobby Lashley Says A Fight With Brock Lesnar 'Needs To Be Done'....

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1030/633567/bobby-lashley-says-a-fight-with-brock-lesnar-needs-to-be-done/

From me to you all, here's a nice rarity I bet not many have seen. Dynamite Kid Documentary - A Matter Of Pride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfYGjCi9Iis

Appalachian Mountain Wrestling AMW-TV: October 28, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9D_GfJg-n_U

Published on Oct 28, 2017

Jordan Clearwater takes on Beau James for a shot at the AMW Heavyweight championship! Plus interviews from Phil Phair, Kyle Maggard, Stan Lee, Lemonjuice McGee and More! Clinton Stacy's returns to AMW-TV vs. JR Roc!

Sunday, October 29, 2017

Haku receives Award at Wrestling Legends Event!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pz9wShUyvxo

Published on Oct 28, 2017

Haku receives Award at Wrestling Legends Event!

WWE and WCW Legend Haku/Meng/King Tonga receives an award from former WWE Star and Cauliflower Alley Club president Brian Blair of the Killer Bees and a wrestling legends event in Tampa October 27th 2017 which "The HANNIBAL TV" covered.

Bruce Tharpe on selling the NWA to Billy Corgan......

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r8YjrVTLliA

Since the first two eposodes were great, let's go for the third and latest show of this fed. :) S01E03: Absolute Wrestling: Uprising.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DbS7HSsIWjs

Tonight’s episode includes the showdown between Martin Kirby and Liam Slater plus the Supreme Heavyweight Title 4 way between HT Drake, Nathan Cruz, Adam Maxted and Rampage Brown.

•A documentary on the World Championship Wrestling era in Australia.

http://overthetoprope.com.au/

Indy Wrestling Things......

Action Packed Wrestling on 11/12 in Huntington, WV at the Roll-a-Rama with Jock Samson vs. Progressive Liberal Daniel Richards.

Big West Wrestling on 11/10 at Lake City Bowling and Billiards.

Dynamo Pro Wrestling on 11/11 in St Charles, MO at the Lamborghini Gold Coast Athletic Center is doing a show to benefit autism research.

NWL Kansas City from last night in Kansas City: Anthony Gutierrez b Ken Dharma, Mike Outlaw b Buddy Shephard, Dak Draper b Lakota Warrior Red Cloud to keep the NWL title, The Howlettes b Leach Talent Agency, Michael Strider & Ace Steel b The Union, Jet Royal b Niles Plonk-DQ, Thor Theriot b Maverick to get five minutes with Drew Gold, Thor Theriot b Drew Gold, Jack Foster b Jeremy Wyatt in a dog collar match. (thanks to Brian Hoops)

Mid States Wrestling on 11/12 in Harrison, AR at the Fairgrounds headlined by Matt Riviera vs. Michael Barry.

Kenny Omega will be wrestling on 11/25 in Winnipeg at Doubles Bar for the PCW promotion. Results of their Friday night show in Winnipeg: Antonio Scorpio b DRAGNEEL, Jack Lydon b Kevin O'Doyle, Alix Vanna b Bobby Schink, London Dynasty b Blaze N' Dick & Moses Luke & JL Spiker, Bobby Schink b London's, Jackie Lee & Jack Lydon b Robby Royce & Darren Dalton.

Scott Steiner worked Friday night in Melbourne, Australia for Battle Championship Wrestling against Alex Payne. He also worked last night for All Action wrestling against Maniac in a match called a beautiful disaster and worst match of the year level. Sabu works for Battle Championship Wrestling on 12/1 against Mad Dog.

Best of the West TV tapings on 11/18 in Merced, CA with Buddy Royal & Levi Shapiro vs. Sledge & Marcus Ericks for the tag titles at the American Legion Post. They also tape TV on 12/16 in Fresno at Fresno City College. The show was originally booked for 12/9 but moved because UFC is in Fresno on 12/9.

California Wrestling Association on 11/15 in Hilmar, CA at the Hilmar Grange Hall. There will also be a seminar conducted by Funnybone at noon that day for wrestlers or those interested in wrestling on ring psychology, marketing, booking and selling of a match for $20.

Lucha Xtreme TV from yesterday in Fresno: Gary Galaxy b Daquets, Spirito won three-way over SoCal Crazy and Dark Usage, Calder McCall b Koto Hiro......

Maybe PWInsider shouldn't be quick to report false stories....

From the F4/WON Webpage.
Regarding two notes on Don Callis yesterday, PWInsider reported yesterday that Callis was leaving New Japan and would be coming to Impact. Callis denied it, saying he was going to Osaka this coming weekend and wouldn't be at Bound for Glory or the Impact TV tapings. There is smoke in the sense this isn't a made up story or one where there's no substance to it, but Callis said that he will be with New Japan as long as they want him.They also reported Tessa Blanchard to Impact which those at Impact have denied to us. They reported Sami Callihan to Impact, which last we heard was scheduled for the next tapings, and talks with Ricochet. As noted by us many times, everyone has made an offer for Ricochet, who becomes a free agent in mid-January. But we're told he turned down the Impact offer...

You just know that the WWE probably ordered him to do this, Lio Rush apologizes for tweet about WWE releasing Emma.....

http://www.f4wonline.com/wwe-news/lio-rush-apologizes-tweet-about-wwe-releasing-emma-245386

Kevin Nash Talks Having Heat With Eric Bischoff In WCW, Bischoff Pitching Him NWO Idea.........

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1029/633553/kevin-nash-talks-having-heat-with-eric-bischoff-in-wcw/

Petey Williams On Returning To Impact And Their Status, How Long He'll Stay, Canadian Destroyer.....

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1029/633559/petey-williams-on-returning-to-impact-and-their-status/

EMMA COMMENTS ON HER RELEASE FROM WWE, SUPERSTARS ARE SAD TO SEE HER GO, LIO RUSH TICKS OFF HIS PEERS....

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113218/emma-comments-on-her-release-from-wwe-superstars-are-sad-to-see-her-go-lio-rush-ticks-off-his-peers.html?p=1

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Since I liked watching the first episode yesterday, here's another one today. :) S01E02 - Absolute Wrestling: Uprising

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlyVGHtDRvw

Matches include -
Sandy Beach vs HT Drake
Primate vs The Forgotten

Apparences from
Martin Kirby
Liam Slater
Miss Roxxy
and more

UPCOMING EVENTS -
2nd Anniversary Super Show - Absolution,
28/10/2017

Uprising Tapings -
02/11/2017...

•Don Callis denied rumors that he’s leaving NJPW’s English-language commentary team.

https://twitter.com/CyrusOverHuge/status/924336567761608704

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Jim Cornette Experience – The Great American Bash ’87, the highs and lows of the tour, what Ric Flair thought the company could have done to last longer, how Jim tore his..,.....

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2017/10/29/written-podcast-recap-jim-cornette-experience-great-american-bash-87-highs-lows-tour-ric-flair-thought-company-done-last-longer-jim-tore-ac/

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Killing The Town – Road Warrior Hawk tribute show with Bret Hart, Paul and Rachael Ellering, Mick Foley, Jim Cornette, Magnum T.A., and Scott Norton...

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2017/10/28/written-podcast-recap-killing-town-road-warrior-hawk-tribute-show-bret-hart-paul-rachael-ellering-mick-foley-jim-cornette-magnum-ta-scott-norton-ep-53/

LMAO At this title. IMPACT HITS & MISSES 10/26: The Company Jeff Jarrett Used To Be In Charge Of Proudly Presents: Random Nonsense For Two Hours!!!

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/28/impact-hits-misses-1026-company-jeff-jarrett-used-charge-proudly-presents-random-nonsense-two-hours/

Jeff Jarrett's Daughter Takes Shot At Karen Jarrett Over His Recent Issues....

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1027/633526/jeff-jarrett-daughter-throws-shade-at-karen-jarrett-over-his/

Laurel Van Ness On Fans' Sexist Comments, Making A Living On The Indies, 'Zack Ryder' Chants....

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1028/633531/laurel-van-ness-on-fans-sexist-comments/

Brandi Rhodes On Getting Stuck In Ring Announcing Role, Proving Herself In The Ring, Cody Rhodes..

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1028/633538/brandi-rhodes-on-getting-stuck-in-ring-announcing-role/
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Gail Kim Talks Helping With Second Season Of GLOW, Mae Young Classic, Her Injuries, Retirement, More....

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1028/633542/gail-kim-talks-helping-with-second-season-of-glow/
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RYBACK, WARBEARD HANSON, JT DUNN & MORE: 10/27 CHAOTIC WRESTLING 'BREAKING POINT' IN HAVERMILL, MA LIVE REPORT...

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113198/ryback-warbeard-hanson-jt-dunn-more-1027-chaotic-wrestling-breaking-point-in-havermill-ma-live-report.html?p=1

INTERESTING NAMES IN DISCUSSION WITH IMPACT, BOUND FOR GLORY TICKET UPDATE, ALBERTO'S ROLE AT PPV AND MORE...

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113200/interesting-names-in-discussion-with-impact-bound-for-glory-ticket-update-albertos-role-at-ppv-and-more.html?p=1
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Looks Like I found another Indy company I like.S01E01 - Absolute Wrestling: Uprising..

Came across it by accident, and right from the opening segment it hooked me. That's always a good sign. :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=isgolunlWKY

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Friday, October 27, 2017

Indy things....

Jake Hager (Jack Swagger) vs. Eli Drake vs. Johnny Impact will headline the 11/25 WrestleCade show in Winston-Salem, NC which goes head-to-head with WWE's Starrcade show.

NWL tomorrow night in Kansas City is headlined by a dog collar match with Jeremy Wyatt vs. Jack Foster. Sunday in Springfield, MO has Dak Draper vs. Foster for the Kansas City title and The Foundation vs. Leech Talent Agency for the tag titles.

Added to WrestleCircus on 11/18 in Austin, TX is Extra Talented vs. Troll Boyz for the tag titles, Sammy Guevara vs. Matt Riddle and Shane Strickland vs. Scorpio Sky. Jimmy Jacobs is also on the show.

AIW on 11/24 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in Cleveland, OH has Jody Fleisch from the U.K. appearing in a four-way with Matt Cross, Laredo Kid and DJZ, plus Tom Lawlor vs. Tracy Williams and Ethan Page vs. Dominic Garrini.

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This company with it's last season really grew on me, I'm now hooked. :) Rocky Mountain Pro Charged 10/25/17 - Lottery...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcBK6H_IaH4

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MCMAHON’S IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT 10/26: More Bound for Glory build, Lashley vs. Moose

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/26/mcmahons-impact-wrestling-report-1026/

QUICK QUOTES: Jim Cornette recalls the time the Midnight Express considered jumping to the WWF..

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2017/10/27/quick-quotes-jim-cornette-recalls-time-midnight-express-considered-jumping-wwf/

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Tommy Dreamer On Which ROH Wrestler Is A Breakout Star, Bring Former WWE Diva Back For Final Match...

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1027/633507/tommy-dreamer-on-which-roh-wrestler-is-a-breakout-star/

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Jack Swagger On Advice For Wrestlers Who Might Want To Leave WWE, Possibly Doing MMA, More.

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1027/633514/jack-swagger-on-advice-for-wrestlers-who-might-want-to-leave-wwe/

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I got a good laugh from this. :) BILLY CORGAN HAS A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR...

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113188/billy-corgan-has-a-great-sense-of-humor.html?p=1

Another flies the coup from Impact Wrestling...

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113192/another-impact-wrestling-departure.html?p=1
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Kevin Nash on Working in Japan..

Published on Oct 26, 2017

Kevin Nash toured Japan with WCW and also worked for All Japan Pro Wrestling. Nash discusses what it's like to work in Japan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IpCSDREXPg

Thursday, October 26, 2017

I am a fan of House of Glory and a fan of Michael Elgin. The Amazing Red vs Michael Elgin (Live Stream) - House of Glory

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBoVKmYgT6k

Some indy dates. A bunch in Canada for viewers there who read this. :)

CWF on Sunday in Tillsonburg, ONT at the Community Centre at 3 p.m.

NWX on Friday night in St. Catharines, ONT at the CWF Studios at 20 Hartzel Rd.

IHWE on 11/5 in Fort Worth at the Ridglea Theater at 6 p.m. has Michael Elgin vs. Shane Taylor, Myron Reed vs Curt Stallion, Anthony Henry vs. Kevin Lee Davidson and more.

HPW on 11/4 in Columbus, IN at the 4-H Fairgrounds has their 19th anniversary show.

Justin Sharpe will talk the state of Irish Wrestling at a Survivor Series party at Buskers On The Ball in Dublin. Fans can watch Survivor Series live and the NXT War Games show right before, with WWE 2K 18 available to play on the big screen.

Announced for the 11/18 WrestleCircus show in Austin, TX is Brian Cage vs. Keith Lee and Tessa Blanchard vs. Chelsea Green.

Chaotic Wrestling on 10/27 in Haverhill, MA at the Northern Essex Community College with Ryback vs. Brick Mastone.

Wrestling with Stigma on 12/10 in Peterborough,ONT at The Venue headlined by Petey Williams.

PW Eclipse on 11/26 in Oshawa, ONT at the Oshawa Legion 43.

MCW on 11/25 in Brantford ONT at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 90.

Alpha One Wrestling on 11/26 in Hamilton, ONT at 222 Queenston Road has Cody Rhodes, DJZ, Keith Lee and Jody Fleisch. ..

for whatever this is worth.

KM from Impact will be appearing on "The Kevin James Show" on CBS next week.

Jessie Godderz from Impact will be in a movie called Days Like This. He's listed as one of the four lead stars in the movie. The movie was produced by Gemelli Films in conjunction with CB3TV.

Logic would state, go back to the Ballroom, but of course, Logic doesn't make sense in WWE.

PWInsider reported the company is planning a major episode of Raw on 1/12 from the Barclays Center which would be the 25th anniversary special for the show that debuted at the Hammerstein Ballroom in New York in January, 1993...

Sinclair Broadcasting has come one step closer to purchasing Tribune Media...

Sinclair Broadcasting has come one step closer to purchasing Tribune Media after stockholders of Sinclair voted to approve the $3.9 billion acquisition. This would give Sinclair 42 new television stations and have television in 39 of the top 50 markets. This acquisition would greatly benefit ROH because it would be expected to get television exposure in those new markets.

PWInsider wants viewers of their webpage to 'pay'(to be in their elite section) so you can hear this...

There's no paywalls here so why should one have to ;pay' when you can go to Youtube or other wrestling sites and get it for free? DUH! Wrestling Epicenter #488 - Allie and Sienna Impact Teleconference Call COMPLETE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQhKxJ7qj8I

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Kenny Omega added to ROH show in San Antonio

Kenny Omega has added another Ring of Honor date to his calendar.
ROH announced today that Omega would be appearing at their show in San Antonio, Texas on November 17th, which will go directly against an NXT house show in the same city that night. NXT has Drew McIntyre defending his title against Adam Cole with Shawn Michaels as the special guest referee.
ROH posted a promo earlier this week of the Bullet Club hyping up going against NXT, with them doing a skit where they extended an offer to any member of the McMahon family to purchase tickets to ROH at a 10 percent discount.
The ROH show in San Antonio will be the first night of this year's Survival of the Fittest. The final two nights of the tournament will take place in Dallas and Oklahoma City the following two days, with the winner getting a future ROH World title shot.
Before wrestling in San Antonio, Omega will be in action for ROH in Fort Lauderdale and Lakeland, Florida on November 11th and 12th.

The Week In Japanese Wrestling: Joe Doering wins AJPW's Triple Crown..

http://www.f4wonline.com/japan/week-japanese-wrestling-joe-doering-wins-ajpws-triple-crown-245236

Gangrel on Stampede Wrestling....

WWE Legend and leader of "The Brood" Gangrel "The Vampire Warrior talks about his time wrestling for Stampede Wrestling in Calgary as one of the ''Black Harts,'' the ribbing that was common in the territory, training in the duengeon and ultimately having to leave Stampede due to alleged issues with his pay...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WL2zUZKbb0E

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Kamala Shoots on Hulk Hogan, Refusing To Do Jobs & The Bruiser Brody Incident...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AGYVT7nO2M
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House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling Turnbuckle TV Season 2 Episode 32..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNHt_kuQYdU

On this week's episode of House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling #TurnbuckleTV, the opening contest is a FIRST TIME EVER match as Teddy Goodz takes on "R.I.O.T." Kellan Thomas. More names will be added to the #VeteranSlamRumble taking place NEXT SATURDAY NIGHT at HoB Veteran Slam 3 11/04/17. And in this week's #TurnbuckleTV MAIN EVENT, in a rematch from #Brickaversary, former #HouseOfBricks Heavyweight Champion, "The Brick" David Baker takes on King León The 6TH! All this and MUCH MORE on this week's episode of #TurnbuckleTV!
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These are fucking awesome to watch. Tim Storm's Mountaintop - NWA Ten Pounds of Gold - Episode Two..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5XpNxu17Eg

Podcast Highlights: Waltman talks about Jeff Jarrett situation, Rock-Nia Jax rumors, in-ring post-match promos, slo-mo schtick..

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/26/podcast-highlights-waltman-talks-jeff-jarrett-situation-rock-nia-jax-rumors/
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Eric Bischoff On Why He Signed With TNA, His Role In TNA, Who He Would've Pushed If He Bought WCW

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1026/633463/eric-bischoff-on-why-he-signed-with-tna/

Finally, Jeff Jarrett does something worthwhile, and I really do mean this.

The Wrestling Observer Newsletter reports that Karen Jarrett worked with WWE to send Jeff Jarrett to WWE sponsored rehab. Jarrett checked into rehab on Wednesday. As noted, Impact Wrestling announced on Monday that they have officially terminated their business relationship with Jarrett and Global Force Entertainment Inc. Jarrett also had an incident at the Real Canadian Wrestling show in Calgary last Friday, where he was in no condition to perform, but still wrestled in the main event.

Allie And Sienna Talk Gail Kim's Impending Retirement, Gail Taking A Backstage Position..

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1026/633478/allie-and-sienna-talk-gail-kim-impending-retirement/

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KEVIN SULLIVAN JOINS RICKY MORTON'S PODCAST..

http://www.pwinsiderxtra.com/ViewArticle.php?id=33923&p=1

BULLY RAY TALKS RETIREMENT..

Bully Ray appeared this morning on 95.9 The FOX's First Thing Fairfield County with Ken Tuccio in Connecticut. You can listen to the in-studio appearance at this link. He talks retirement in the clip below....

Jim Cornette & Honky Tonk Man BURY Eric Bischoff & Honky's Brief WCW Tenure

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7BmGVt1RFzU

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

AWA Supreme Last Word Episode 4: Hair vs Hair..

Published on Oct 25, 2017

On this edition of AWA Supreme, our spotlight match of the week is the big hair vs hair, No DQ, falls count anywhere title match between "The Boston City Bad Boy" Angus Barnett w/ "Real Deal" Darrin O'Neil and AWA Supreme Heavyweight Champion "Custom Made" Eric Draven. Plus, hear from your favorite AWA Supreme stars!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-N0VvpzQUA

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If anyone thinks I'm incorrect about Jarrett's Drunken behavior. Here's this. Dave Meltzer on Jeff Jarrett Getting FIRED For Being DRUNK....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsB054ccwNg
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Matt Jackson Cuts Promo On WWE Cease And Desist, Jimmy Jacobs Release And More...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xtk8nP6UqNM

I like the honesty of Celeste Bonin, who was formerly known as Kaitlyn in WWE...

Celeste Bonin, who was formerly known as Kaitlyn in WWE, revealed that today marks a year since she checked herself into a hospital for a medical drug detox. Bonin wrote that she was in a bad place mentally and physically then and in a “terrible” marriage. She said that it took her a long time to admit that she was an addict but urged others to never be too proud to ask for help....

here's the video. Jeff Jarrett Allegedly Wrestles Drunk for Promotion in Canada...

Credit Pro Wrestling Sheet for this video.. Jeff Jarrett allegedly passed out from drinking in a locker room at an indie show on Friday, then insisted on wrestling — and this video sadly shows he was in no condition to be in the ring...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWwM2xUyVS4
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and If Jeff Jarrett's drunken antics aren't enough, here's a story about someome else doing something stupid....

Adam Blampied, who recently departed WhatCulture and was their promotion’s on-screen general manager, put out a statement publicly apologizing for falsely claiming to several women that he was in an open relationship in an effort to get them to send pictures of themselves to him. Shortly after that, a woman detailed her experiences with Blampied and posted screenshots of messages between them. Cultaholic, the new website and YouTube channel that Blampied is involved with, announced that they’d be delaying the launch of their YouTube channel as Blampied is taking a short leave of absence...

Here's the article where the RCW says Jeff Jarrett passed out at his show.....

http://www.prowrestlingsheet.com/jeff-jarrett-drunk-wrestling-video/#.WfFII5Uo4oB
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Well Wrestlecade has annouced that Jeff Jarrett won't be passing out, er, 'appearing' at their shows next month in North Carolina.

And if you don't believe me about Jarrett passing out at a show? wweeell..

Pro Wrestling Sheet spoke to Steven Ewaschuk, the promoter for Real Canadian Wrestling, about Jarrett’s behavior at their show last Friday. Ewaschuk claimed that Jarrett showed up late to the show and appeared slightly intoxicated, then passed out in the locker room during the show before getting ready for his match. Jarrett denied that he passed out in the locker room and called Ewaschuk an “amateur.”

Of Course Jarrett's still staying in denial so this IS, a typical response from someone in denial of his own actions...

Johnny Hot Body, Kevin Sullivan & The Tazmaniac w/Woman vs Bad Company & Tommy Dreamer (Jan/18/1994) ..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nb2oE4kRtUg

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Josh Mathews On Impact Wrestling Cutting Ties With Jeff Jarrett, If Belts Will Be Changed Again

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1025/633446/josh-mathews-on-impact-wrestling-cutting-ties-with-jeff-jarrett/

Jeff Jarrett makes claim that isn't true, just like a disgruntled employee who was fired would do...

- As noted, Impact Wrestling officially announced on Monday that it has terminated their business relationship with Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Entertainment Inc. Jarrett had been on a leave of absence since early September to "focus on personal matters." Jarrett had only returned to Impact Wrestling in January of this year after Anthem Sports & Entertainment purchased it from Dixie Carter. Nick Hausman of WrestleZone reached out to Jarrett for comment about his termination earlier this week, to which Jarrett replied, "Anthem is out of money." Anthem sent Hausman the following response to Jarrett's claim:

"That statement is inaccurate. Anthem and IMPACT Wrestling are looking forward to a successful 6-day tour in Ottawa, Nov. 5-10, and much more."

Maybe Jarrett, Anthem is out of money to hand YOU, LOL. Face it the shuck and jive of "buy my bullshit wrestling company' plan failed and you got caught trying to sell Anthem nothing but really, a bag of shit. So accept the fact you're bad for the wrestling business and live with it.....

ROH HITS & MISSES 10/14: Scurll vs. White, The Addiction, Jay Briscoe confronts Mark Briscoe, Fatal Four-way.

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/25/49945/

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Ross Report w/ Ted DiBiase on who his dream opponent would be, wrestling Junkyard Dog and Steve Williams in the territory days, his new documentary

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2017/10/25/written-podcast-recap-ross-report-w-ted-dibiase-dream-opponent-wrestling-junkyard-dog-steve-williams-territory-days-new-documentary/

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Goldust On Which WWE Hall Of Famer Fought Against His Character Backstage...

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1025/633427/goldust-on-which-wwe-hall-of-famer-fought-against-his-character/

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Jimmy Jacobs If He Sensed WWE Firing Was Coming, Past Thoughts On Talent Leaving WWE For The Indies

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1025/633438/jimmy-jacobs-if-he-sensed-wwe-firing-was-coming/

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Tuesday, October 24, 2017

I posted the story on this earlier today but here's the link to the actual video. :) Cody Rhodes Invites McMahon’s To ROH Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dByXRXcrbjU

By the way, this Blog? is at 502 posts now, woo woo!

And it's thanks to all of you for constantly viewing reading and liking what I post here. So thank you, again. :)

Here's another thing I'm sure you want to see. :) Cody Rhodes Cuts Promo On Roman Reigns’ Failed Drug Test

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLr25VsjOqg

Want to see this? I am sure, you do. :) "Bullet Club Invades RAW" - Being The Elite Ep. 73

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SngRskLscAw

Figured you'd all would want to see this. :) Bullet Club Shoot fires on WWE and take a selfie with Jimmy Jacobs at Global Wars 2017 !!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8v6hAVYonD4

Jimmy Jacobs returns to the indies at WrestleCircus CircusMania

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ns27pdH8CPE

Published on Oct 24, 2017

Jimmy Jacobs makes his first appearance in a wrestling ring in over two and a half years by making a surprise debut at WrestleCircus CircusMania, and calling out Sami Callihan.

ROH posted a promo where the Bullet Club offered the McMahon family a 10 percent discount on tickets to ROH's show in San Antonio

ROH posted a promo where the Bullet Club offered the McMahon family a 10 percent discount on tickets to ROH's show in San Antonio, Texas on November 17th. The promo was in response to NXT having a house show in San Antonio (with Shawn Michaels refereeing a title match between Drew McIntyre and Adam Cole) the same night...

https://twitter.com/ringofhonor/status/922611272599908352

Bruce Prichard Shoots on Fans Cheering Heels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrND9AjZ38E

Published on Oct 13, 2017

The tide turned for WWF as the fans cheered for Stone Cold Steve Austin during his feud with Bret Hart in late 1996 and 1997. Bruce Prichard discusses previous era fans cheering heels along with todays fans cheering heels, and gives his theory as to why this happens.

DDP and Bret Hart discuss their WCW Matches

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U8uPwyoTHuk

Published on Oct 24, 2017

Diamond Dallas Page and Bret Hart had a handful of matches in WCW, and both DDP and The Hitman remember these matches very fondly. Both men discuss the hardships of WCW while discussing their feud.

KELLER’S TAKE: What wrong with Under Siege and how it could have been executed without glaring flaws

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/24/kellers-take-wrong-siege-executed-without-glaring-flaws/

Lanny Poffo On 'Macho Man' Randy Savage Being Terrified Of Doing Promos, Advice He Gave, HOF Speech

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1024/633408/lanny-poffo-on-macho-man-randy-savage-being-terrified-of-doing/

STAN LEE’S L.A. COMIC CON TEAMS WITH WOW - WOMEN OF WRESTLING TO PRESENT FIRST EVER FANDOM EXPERIENCE IN A PRO WRESTLING RING

http://www.pwinsiderxtra.com/ViewArticle.php?id=33922&p=1

If you ever wanted to know everything that's wrong with Impact Wrestling's tv show? Read this. THIS says it all about Jarrett's Jarrett is Russo kind of booking.

Hopefully After Bound For Glory, the new booking team will take notes and learn from shit booking like this.

IMPACT HITS & MISSES 10/19: Knockouts Main Event, Mitchell Returns, Eli Drake stripped, AAA five-way, Konnan’s challenge, Borash

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2017/10/23/impact-hits-misses-1019-knockouts-main-event-mitchell-returns-eli-drake-stripped-aaa-five-way-konnans-challenge-borash/

Eric Bischoff On Which Two WWE Stars He Would Make The Cornerstones Of A New Wrestling Promotion

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1024/633385/eric-bischoff-on-which-two-wwe-stars-he-would-make-the/

Erik Watts On Friendship With Triple H, Triple H Changing Finish To Their WCW Match, His WWE Run

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1024/633397/erik-watts-on-his-locker-room-heat-in-wcw/

I remember a great angle where he was feuding with Arn Anderson and Anderson jumped Watt's at a gas station.

Jimmy Jacobs On If He Wanted An On-Air Role With WWE, If He Had To Prove Himself With WWE Talent

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1024/633402/jimmy-jacobs-on-if-he-wanted-an-on-air-role-with-wwe/

Bet the McMahons and everyone at WWE won't come to this, lol.

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1024/633400/cody-rhodes-invites-the-mcmahons-to-roh-show-the-night-before/

I guess we have more lackluster in ring performances by Jeff Jarrett to come (rolls eyes)

- As noted, Impact Wrestling officially announced on Monday that it has terminated their business relationship with Jeff Jarrett and Global Force Entertainment Inc. Jarrett had been on a leave of absence since early September to "focus on personal matters." Jarrett, who had only returned to Impact Wrestling in January of this year after Anthem Sports & Entertainment purchased it from Dixie Carter, issued a short statement to The Tennessean. While Jarrett declined to comment on his Impact departure, he told the newspaper that he was staying in the business.

"I've spent 31 years in the wrestling business," Jarrett said. "I'm not getting out of the wrestling business."

Jarrett had founded Global Force Wrestling in 2014, and reportedly still owns the brand. This past June, Anthem announced that Impact Wrestling had acquired Global Force Wrestling and began to merge the two brands, however that deal was reportedly never officially completed.

At least Anthem Sports smartened up and realized what they were getting was indeed GFW-Global Farce Wrestling. Jarrett's shuck and jive plan failed and that's, a good thing. :)

Letters from fans to PWInsider that show how bad WWE Booking is.

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113074/wwe-forgot-they-had-a-brand-split-wasting-the-club-should-wwe-go-to-seasonal-programming-and-more.html?p=1

Here's a rarity for you (just came across this myself, never knew she was in this company) Sensational Sherri in the USWA

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T--EKNZL68

Bill Apter's reaction to Sherri Martel in the opening seconds of this is classic, lol. Bill Apter and Sherri Martel Outtake

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ogy0h72fnQc

Published on Jun 16, 2007

Bill Apter tries to stay focus during a interview with the late great Sherri Martel.

Gangrel on Luna Vachon & her Death

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6R5peug0K8

WWE Legend and leader of "The Brood" Gangrel "The Vampire Warrior talks about his former manager/wife Luna Vachon who's uncle was WWE Hall of Famer "Mad Dog Vachon." He talks about his first meetings with her, dealings with Mad Dog, past abuse issues she allegedly had with Dick Slater, her unfortunate and untimely death and more.

This is a few years old but was worth watching in my opinion, especially if you're an AWA fan. AWA Q & A

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN7AsNkNMy0

Published on Jul 15, 2013

AWA Legends Q & A from Waterloo, Iowa HOF weekend, July 12 and 13. Featuring Baron Von Raschke, Danny Hodge, Larry Hennig, Jim Brunzell, Mick Karch and George Schire.

Monday, October 23, 2017

Raven on his early ECW days

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fIo56yYNeBk

Published on Oct 19, 2017

Raven was introduced to ECW by Stevie Richards. In late 1994, Richards had developed an "identity crisis", performing under the ring names "Stevie Flamingo", "Stevie the Body", and "Stevie Polo" — all references to former ring names used by Levy. After sustaining another loss to Tommy Dreamer, Richards became irate and claimed he would present "the real Johnny Polo". Raven made his first appearance on the January 10, 1995 episode of ECW TV, with Richards revealing that he had a vendetta against Tommy Dreamer.

Raven formed a stable of lackeys known as "Raven's Nest", with Richards the first member. In February, Johnny Hotbody and Tony Stetson joined the stable, calling Raven the "voice of [their] generation".On the March 24, 1995 episode of ECW TV, Dreamer lost to the four members of Raven's Nest in a gauntlet match.

Marc Mero Shoots on Sable and Brock Lesnar

Published on Oct 19, 2017

Former WWF Star Marc Mero was once married to WWF Diva Sable. After their breakup, Sable would marry The Beast Brock Lesnar. Marc Mero shoots on the couple, how his relationship is with both Brock Lesnar and Sable, and how surprised he was was Sable returned to the WWE.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7wJ0oU5Vop4

Take note, Bischoff says he didn't see it but yet he's going to comment on it anyway, which really in some ways, makes him sound and look like a dumb ass. Eric Bischoff Shoots on Bullet Cub Invading WWE Raw .

At least SEE it first before you comment, moron.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAqoCSPwnxI

Cody Rhodes Shoots on Working With NJPW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5mZqxW5NsU

Published on Oct 20, 2017

On December 10, 2016, Cody Rhodes, billed as "The American Nightmare" Cody, appeared at New Japan Pro-Wrestling's (NJPW) World Tag League finals via video package, announcing himself as the newest member of Bullet Club. On January 4, 2017, Cody defeated Juice Robinson in his debut match at Wrestle Kingdom 11 in Tokyo Dome. Cody returned to NJPW in February during the NJPW and ROH co-produced Honor Rising: Japan 2017 shows

Kevin Nash shoots on nWo Souled Out

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K3k9UDWH8zo

Kevin Nash runs down the problems with the nWo's own WCW PPV event nWo Souled Out...

Oh God (rolls eyes) Some guys really shouldn't be running a wrestling school, and here's one of them.

This would be as bad as Jeff Jarrett running a school, seriously.

Tommy Rich is now running a wrestling school in Myrtle Beach, SC at the X Gym. He's running a show at his gym on Saturday night with Austin Idol, Homicide and Manny Fernandez. All have helped train at his school. The show opened in August and Rich said to the Myrtle Beach Sun News that it has had its ups and downs. He's doing a Halloween themed show and hopes to do two more shows this year, a food drive show in November and a toys for tots show in December.

More various Indy things.

BRAWL (Bloody Rage American Wrestling League) on Saturday night in Cherry Hill, NJ at Cherry Hill West High School. It will be an Iron Mike Sharpe Memorial show as guys working the show used to train with Sharpe at his school in Asbury Park.

Defy Wrestling on Thursday night in Seattle at the Washington Hall Lodge has Sammy Guevara vs. Randy Myers, Ethan HD & Mike Santiago vs. Nick Radford & Kaine Jaiden and more.

Bodyslam Pro Wrestling from Kolding, Denmark yesterday: Harley Rage b Jaxon Stone & Rayo Blanco, Rich Dominick & Shooter Schjotler b Kimball & Zach White, Tank b Emeritus-DQ, Peter Olisander b Matthew Burnett, Michael Fynne b Alexander James. Next show is 1/13 in Aslborg.

You knew it had to happen sooner or later. Bullet Club? NOW we have 'Bullet Kliq' (rolls eyes)

Scott Steiner will be wrestling soon in Australia for All Action Wrestling in Perth, against Wayne Maniac Mattei, who is said to be a giant jacked up guy who has done security for WWE and celebrities and heads a group called, get this, The Bullet Kliq

Acouple Indy Dates for Canadian fans.

Acclaim Pro Wrestling on 10/28 at Dom Polski Hall in Ottawa.

Capital City Championship Combat on 11/24 in Ottawa at the Vanier Columbus Club.

Battlarts on 10/28 at the Don Kolov Arena in Mississauga, ONT.

Don't know if this adds anything more to the Jarett thing but, it IS a good reason not to book him anywhere.

Hint hint Jarrett, if you want to be booked on shows, GET IN SHAPE AND BE WILLING TO WORK! Being lazy for your money doesn't work anymore and with social media as it is, EVERYONE NOW KNOWS you're not worth booking anywhere anymore. Congrats, hope that lazy behavior was worth it, idiot.

From the f4/won webpage.

What happened was Jarrett was to work shows in Calgary and Edmonton this weekend for Real Canadian Wrestling (we had mistakenly called it River City Wrestling yesterday as our first report just came in as RCW). He showed up in Calgary, in no condition to perform although he did do a match and it was said to be similar to his performance at TripleMania. The promoter said he didn't know Jarrett was in such bad shape until the match started but others there said that couldn't be the case because it was clear backstage. He told the promotion that he was held at customs and was told he had to return the next morning and would have to miss Edmonton. The promotion later found out that Jarrett rebooked his flight from Sunday morning to Saturday morning and left before the Saturday night show in Edmonton. The promotion said that Jarrett boarded a plane and left the country on

Roman Reigns has the mumps, LOL. I thought that disease went by the waste side when i was growing up, LOL.

From the f4/won webpage.

Roman Reigns is out of action with the mumps. It's not certain when he'll be back but it's not going to be a longtime thing, a couple of weeks is what people are saying. No word on Bray Wyatt or Bo Dallas but all are scheduled to be evaluated this coming Monday.

Facebook LIVE Q & A with NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u594u6-sZvo

Since Tim Storm walked out onto Championship Wrestling From Hollywood carrying the NWA Ten Pounds of Gold, the world has been wanting to know more about him.

This Facebook Live Q &A (http://www.Facebook.com/NWA) was done Saturday talking about various subjects

QUICK QUOTES: Bruce Prichard discusses the inspiration for Doink the Clown

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2017/10/23/quick-quotes-bruce-prichard-discusses-inspiration-doink-clown/

Former WWE Superstar Saves Suicidal Woman On Bridge In Calgary This Weekend

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1023/633364/former-wwe-superstar-saves-suicidal-woman-on-bridge-in-calgary/

And here it is, PROOF why Jeff Jarrett is bad for business on any wrestling show.

New details have emerged about an incident involving Jeff Jarrett at a Real Canadian Wrestling (RCW) independent show over the weekend.

Sources say Jarrett didn't appear to be in condition to perform when he wrestled a 25-minute main event in Calgary at the show on Friday night. His performance was so lackluster that some of the people in attendance walked out of the main event before it was over.

What promoter would want to go thru this? This is why the name Jeff Jarrett is now pretty worthless to have on any show, anywhere. Waste of money on someone who won't even 'work' for the money he asked for, truly pathetic. I bet his father would be real proud.

You can see this over on the wrestlinginc webpage if you think what I said here was incorrect.

Statement from Real Canadian Wrestling, the group that Jeff Jarrett fucked over

https://www.facebook.com/groups/realcanadianwrestling/permalink/10159487300215274/

STATUS OF THE GFW AMPED PPVS AND MORE IMPACT-JARRETT NOTES (proving that Jeff Jarrett IS BAD for business as I've said elsewhere for months)

For those wondering how today's announced termination of Jeff Jarrett will impact the current GFW Amped! PPV series, we are told the final installment of that PPV series will air as scheduled.

Impact Wrestling executives have declined to comment on the Jarrett situation and stated they will not comment going further. They also declined comment on the status of Karen Jarrett with the company.

It is interesting to note that Jeff Jarrett was booked to work for a Canadian independent company, RCW, over the weekend in Edmonton and Calgary. Jarrett appeared on the Edmonton show and there was apparently some sort of issue with him. RCW promoter Steven Ewaschuki issued an apology following the show and stated Jarrett would not appear in Calgary via the promotion's Facebook, writing, "RCW has the unfortunate news to report that Jeff Jarrett will be not appearing at tonight's event in Edmonton due to reasons beyond the company's control as Jeff Jarrett has boarded a plane and left the country on his own accord this morning. Jeff Jarrett did appear last night in Calgary at the RCW event but again has chosen to leave the country due to his own issues."

PWInsider.com has been told that the decision to terminate Jarrett took place over the last several days, but anything that took place in Canada over the weekend had no bearing on that situation.

Jarrett has not commented publicly.

IMPACT TERMINATES RELATIONSHIP WITH JEFF JARRETT, GLOBAL FORCE, see what happens when you book Jarrett anywhere? it's come back to haunt him.

http://www.1wrestling.com/2017/10/23/impact-terminates-relationship-with-jeff-jarrett-global-force/

This is a nice read on Nelson Royal, I've been a fan of his for years

Some of his best heel stuff was in 1988 for Robert Fuller's Knoxville promotion where he's facing Steve Armstrong over the Jr. Heavyweight title. I have a multi disc set of the tv shows and a lot of it you can find on Youtube.
http://mid-atlanticgrapplingreats.blogspot.com/

In the WWE it's Better to blame the wrestlers if the dumb gimmick they're handed doesn't work (rolls eyes)

Read this, this happens more than you think. Golden opportunity my ass, give him a golden gimmick that'll get over then, jack ass.

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1023/633349/former-wwe-writer-on-vince-mcmahon-having-raw-main-event-in/

Kevin Nash On Why A Match With CM Punk Never Happened

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1023/633350/kevin-nash-on-why-a-match-with-cm-punk-never-happened/

ULTIMO DRAGON RETURNING TO AAW NEXT MONTH, FULL DETAILS

http://www.pwinsiderxtra.com/ViewArticle.php?id=33918&p=1

The Michael Elgin vs Shane Strickland match would be the match to see for me. :)

EXPO LUCHA SET FOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND 2018 IN LAS VEGAS, COMPLETE DETAILS

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/112611/expo-lucha-set-for-labor-day-weekend-2018-in-las-vegas-complete-details.html?p=1

HOW KURT ANGLE WAS ABLE TO COMPETE AT WWE TLC

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113091/how-kurt-angle-was-able-to-compete-at-wwe-tlc-.html?p=1

Stan 'Krusher' Kowalski, a former AWA Tag team Champion passes away at 91 years old.

https://www.pwinsider.com/article/113096/stan-krusher-kowalski-one-half-of-first-awa-world-tag-team-champions-passes-away-at-91.html?p=1

Sunday, October 22, 2017

Appalachian Mountain Wrestling AMW TV: October 21, 2017..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1VAbrOf5Oc

This week's episode features Kyle Maggard in main event action, Stan Lee vs. Krutch and tempers flare at a contract signing.

Eli Drake on Dusty Rhodes, Bill Demott & Jim Cornette!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-6M6zr3PQE

Impact Wrestling Global Champion Eli Drake talks to Zach McGibbon about working with "WWE Hall of Famer" Dusty Rhodes during his time in NXT, the problems he had with controversial trainer Bill Demott in WWE developmental, winning the Global Championship & working with Jim Cornette on TV recently.

I posted a link (which had the story behind it) earlier, but here's the video itself. NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Tim Storm Wrestles in Hollywood | Nick Aldis Challenge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGXhS1lPBpY

this was before my time but, still an interesting read.

http://www.draugas.org/news/karolis-poze%cc%87la-proper-gentleman-and-champion-of-the-mat/

Various indy stuff.

ECWA women's Super 8 tournament results from last night in Woodbury Heights, NJ: Deonna Purrazzo b Allie Recks, Skylar Mane b Kaitlin Diamond, Karen Q b Christine Marie, Santana Garrett b Samantha Heights, Deonna Purrazzo b Skyler Marie, Karen Q d Santana Garrett, Karen Q won three-way over Santana Garrett and Deonna Purrazzo to win the tournament.

AAW announced for 11/3 in Berwyn, IL at the Eagles Club David Starr & Jeff Cobb vs. GFW tag champs Dave & Jake Crist, plus Delilah Doom vs Veda Scott and Su Yung vs. Kyle Rae in their womens' tournament. (GFW? I don't think that promotion exists anymore, LOL! Anthem Sports tanked it to call itself Impact wrestling, DUH!)

IPW from last night in Eastbourne, UK: Kip Sabian b Speedball Mike Bailey, Rob Sharpe b Jonny Storm, Nightshade b Veda Scott, Moose b Travis Banks to keep the IPW title, Aussie Open b Sammy Smooth & James Castle, Adam Maxted b Brian Storm & Johnny Hurricane, Sid Scala b Lewis Howley-COR. Next show is 11/1 in Milton Keynes with Matt Riddle, Keith Lee and Dave Mastiff. The show aired live on the International Wrestling Network, a paid streaming service.

California Wrestling Association on 11/5 in Hilmar, CA at the Hilmar Granite Hall called the Evolution of Evil.

Lucha Xtreme TV from yesterday in Fresno: Guy Cool b Snipes, Hoss Hogg b Eli Everfly, Mike Cambin & Hunter Freeman b Dirty Doug & Chris Myra, Shaggy McLovin b Matt Andergrift.

Michigan Insane Wrestling Revolution from Thursday night in Allen Park, MI: Willie Watts b Ingrid Isley, Caleb Stills b Alex Weir, Try Miguel b Malcolm Monroe III, Brian Castle b Benjamin Boone, Mysterious Movado b Fat Tony, Zach Gowen & DBA & Jaimy Coxx b Gavin Quinn & Joe Coleman & Kef Sweat, Petey Williams won over Kaito Kiyomiya and Idris Abraham. Rhyno owns this promotion.

"Comics, Beer & Sci-Fi” is a television series that airs late Saturday night on The CW Network in Michigan. It is an entertainment news and discussion program that covers topics such as comic books, movies, tv shows, gaming, collectibles, famous cars, and beer. They did a pro wrestling themed episode that premiered last night featuring “Million Dollar Man” Ted DiBiase, Kevin Nash

And THIS, is why you shouldn't book Jeff Jarrett on any indy shows.

Jeff Jarrett was not at the Rise of Legends War Games show last night in Edmonton. River City Wrestling said that Jarrett boarded a plane and left the country Saturday morning after working the night before in Calgary. The promotion announced this yesterday before the show and said anyone who purchased a VIP package can get a free ticket to the show in November in Edmonton as an apology and advanced ticket holders can get a November ticket for just $10. From what we understand, there was an issue when Jarrett flew in and this led to him flying back home after the first show rather than staying for the second show.

HHH returns to the ring, and gee, he wouldn't put a guy over, imagine that. Nothing new in the world of HHH I guess.

HHH beat Rusev on today's show in Santiago, Chile, using a pedigree for the clean finish.

If WWE can sell out a smaller arena when they can't bigger arenas, maybe they should take the hints

Like book smaller places, OR. make the product better so it doesn't suck so much on a week to week basic as it has been for years. Hell of a concept I know.

from f4/won webpage.

Raw is supposed to be a big show on Monday in Green Bay. It's a smaller arena so it's expected to be the first Raw sellout in several weeks.

Uh oh, a WWE PPV not selling out? nnooo way, say it ain't so, lol. Then again their product has been pretty lame, for years.

From The f4/won webpage.

As of last night, it didn't look like tonight's TLC PPV would sell out although it'll be a good crowd. It's possible it could sell out with a very strong walkup.

Cesaro’s two-word response to Vince McMahon saying he was “too Swiss” on the Stone Cold Podcast, explains why he tore the beachball at WWE SummerSlam

https://prowrestling.net/site/2017/10/22/cesaros-two-word-response-vince-mcmahon-saying-swiss-stone-cold-podcast-explains-tore-beachball-wwe-summerslam/

Kevin Nash On Wrestlers Using 'Too Sweet' Gesture, Breezango, Former TNA Stars Succeeding In WWE

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1021/633300/kevin-nash-on-wrestlers-using-too-sweet-gesture/

Former WWE Writer On Vince McMahon Not Turning John Cena Heel Because Of K-Mart Deal, Roman Reigns

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1022/633308/former-wwe-writer-on-vince-mcmahon-not-turning-john-cena-heel/

John Morrison On Life After WWE, Being Challenged By Prince Puma's In-Ring Talent, Taya Valkyrie

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1022/633317/john-morrison-on-life-after-wwe/

Hopefully Bound For Glory will draw fans than THIS Impact Wrestling PPV did.

Impact Wrestling taped a One Night Only PPV in Shawnee, Oklahoma last night. We have complete results of the show on the main page. It will air in January. The show was not well attended, with one person estimating 161 fans. I hope that's wrong.

BOOM WWE, suck on that. Jimmy Jacobs said this at the Wrestlecircus show last night

Jacobs talked about it being the first time he's stepped through the curtain and into the ring in 2 1/2 years. He said that he had spent that time writing promos for guys that couldn't hold his mic and that getting fired for taking a selfies with the Young Bucks was actually cool. Jacobs then said he was training to return in a few months and the Zombie Princess was back to claim the throne. Sami and Jimmy then exchanged blows before Sami retreated.