Wednesday, November 1, 2017
Just like PWInsider, Wrestlinginc and ProWrestling.net had to do, NOW The Observer is playing catch up to me. :)
Just like I said they all would because I, was the one who posted the NWA video first, LAST NIGHT! Makes you wonder how many at those other sites came here and saw it first before they had to catch up to me. :)
This picture is from the F4/WON webpage's daily update for today. So proof in what I said that al the others would have to play catch up to me? Was proven correct. :)
Dudley Boyz - When Public Enemy Refused to Sell for Them
Published on Nov 1, 2017
Public Enemy came back to ECW & refused to sell for the Dudley Boyz ..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DFk_lw_F10
Newest episode of an indy company I'm really having a fun time watching. S01E04 - Absolute Wrestling: Uprising
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0YDdhYLF6w
Tonight’s is the Supreme Heavyweight Title match from Absolution 2017 featuring HT Drake and Rampage Brown.
You’ll want to watch this one all the way to the end!
Tonight’s is the Supreme Heavyweight Title match from Absolution 2017 featuring HT Drake and Rampage Brown.
You’ll want to watch this one all the way to the end!
Speak your mind in the WWE? Get released for it apparently. Guess McMahon doesn't like the fact his employees have their own opinions that go against his, lol.
http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1101/633660/backstage-news-on-sunday-wwe-releases/
Backstage News On Sunday's WWE Releases, What Emma Did To Make Her Backstage Heat Worse, More
Backstage News On Sunday's WWE Releases, What Emma Did To Make Her Backstage Heat Worse, More
Backstage News On Taryn Terrell's Impact Wrestling Release..
Source: Wrestling Observer Newsletter
As noted, former TNA Knockouts Champion Taryn Terrell has left TNA and was removed from the Fatal 4-Way Knockouts Championship match at Bound for Glory this Sunday. The match now features GFW Knockouts Champion Sienna defending her title against Allie and Gail Kim. The explanation given on commentary was that doctors would not clear Terrell after she was slapped by Kim.
Terrell had just returned to the company this past August at Destination X. Her previous stint with the company lasted from 2012 until January of 2016. During a media conference call last week, Josh Mathews addressed her short stint with the company.
"Taryn's deal wasn't a short deal, it's just that some things happened," Mathews said. "The release was requested and given, it wasn't a three week contract or anything like that. I always tell my wife that there's different rules for different players, so I don't know the ins and outs of every contract of every person that steps foot onto our television. I know a few of them - a majority of them - but as it relates to the people you want around or are building around for the long term, then yeah, you should have a long term contract. I'm not saying that those people don't, I think that they do. I can only speak to my contract, and it's quite lengthy."
According to Dave Meltzer in the latest of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the reason she was granted her release is because she can't get into Canada. The company for now is doing all of their tapings in Canada, which made it impossible for them to use her, similar to what happened with Jim Cornette. Meltzer noted that the split was said to be amicable on both sides.
As noted, former TNA Knockouts Champion Taryn Terrell has left TNA and was removed from the Fatal 4-Way Knockouts Championship match at Bound for Glory this Sunday. The match now features GFW Knockouts Champion Sienna defending her title against Allie and Gail Kim. The explanation given on commentary was that doctors would not clear Terrell after she was slapped by Kim.
Terrell had just returned to the company this past August at Destination X. Her previous stint with the company lasted from 2012 until January of 2016. During a media conference call last week, Josh Mathews addressed her short stint with the company.
"Taryn's deal wasn't a short deal, it's just that some things happened," Mathews said. "The release was requested and given, it wasn't a three week contract or anything like that. I always tell my wife that there's different rules for different players, so I don't know the ins and outs of every contract of every person that steps foot onto our television. I know a few of them - a majority of them - but as it relates to the people you want around or are building around for the long term, then yeah, you should have a long term contract. I'm not saying that those people don't, I think that they do. I can only speak to my contract, and it's quite lengthy."
According to Dave Meltzer in the latest of The Wrestling Observer Newsletter, the reason she was granted her release is because she can't get into Canada. The company for now is doing all of their tapings in Canada, which made it impossible for them to use her, similar to what happened with Jim Cornette. Meltzer noted that the split was said to be amicable on both sides.
More proof I beat the 'big names' of wrestling sites on the NWA video :) ...
It seems that McMahon doesn't understand much these days, Ryback On Vince McMahon McMahon Thinking He Was Fat, Vince Not Understanding His Entrance...
Source: The Art of Wrestling
Ryback recently was a guest on The Art of Wrestling podcast with Colt Cabana and discussed his working relationship with Vince McMahon. Ryback said the WWE chairman had issues with both his physique and his entrance.
Ryback has wrestled in a singlet throughout his career and sees it as his trademark look. He took some inspiration from Rob Van Dam for the design of his attire. He said it was McMahon's decision to have him in wrestle in a singlet because he thought he was overweight.
"Its' funny because [Vince] was the one that put me in a singlet because he thought I was fat at one point. I have never been fat at any point in my career but this was a real thing. Word had gotten back to me that I needed to lose 30 lbs, and this was right before I debuted as Ryback, he said. "I was in trunks, but they put me in a black singlet, which made me look like a black Big Show. I thought to myself that I had to do something with this, so I got a hold of RVD and asked him if It was cool that I airbrushed my singlet because I had to do something. I had done this the week before and everybody was like, oh that looks good, so I thought, OK, this is going to work.
Ryback became so synonymous with his singlet that when the WWE tried to change his attire and have him wear trunks, he refused. Multiple WWE officials argued with him backstage, and he eventually had to have a conversation with McMahon himself. Ryback was allowed to continue wearing his singlet, but the argument accelerated the end of his run with the WWE.
"I responded back that it wasn't happening, and that he can talk to me if he wants to, but I'm wearing my singlet. I'm in control, I'm not wearing trunks. So, afterwards I started not to trust anything that was going on. Finally, everyone was pissed off so I went to the back and talked to Vince McMahon and said that we needed to talk," Ryback said. "I went to his office, we talked, and had a conversation about the singlet. I felt that I won the conversation, but not really since he controls everything. Eventually I went to trunks because I knew I was leaving and it became a mindgame at that point. John Cena approached me later and said to me, 'Congratulations. You won that conversation.' Ultimately, did I really win? I didn't win on TV after that."
Ryback also detailed a story about McMahon not understanding his entrance routine and having to explain it to him.
"One day Billy Kidman came up to me in 'Gorilla,' and he goes, 'Vince was on the headset and he wants you to explain your entrance.' I was just to the ring to bulls**t with some of the guys, and I asked him what he meant? Kidman responded that he doesn't understand my entrance. Like, why you do the arm thing, and then all the arms, and then all your legs," he said. "I said to him that I am collecting all of the energy in the arena, feeding off the energy off the crowd. I am collecting the left side, collecting the right side and then I am collecting everything and then eject it into my quads because I go I know Vince will understand that. This is really the discussion and Kidman can hear me explain it over the headset while I explain all of this. I inject their energy into me and then I shut down, and then I wake up, it's feeding time! I had to explain that to him, and then Kidman just goes, 'That is just so f***ng weird.'
Ryback recently was a guest on The Art of Wrestling podcast with Colt Cabana and discussed his working relationship with Vince McMahon. Ryback said the WWE chairman had issues with both his physique and his entrance.
Ryback has wrestled in a singlet throughout his career and sees it as his trademark look. He took some inspiration from Rob Van Dam for the design of his attire. He said it was McMahon's decision to have him in wrestle in a singlet because he thought he was overweight.
"Its' funny because [Vince] was the one that put me in a singlet because he thought I was fat at one point. I have never been fat at any point in my career but this was a real thing. Word had gotten back to me that I needed to lose 30 lbs, and this was right before I debuted as Ryback, he said. "I was in trunks, but they put me in a black singlet, which made me look like a black Big Show. I thought to myself that I had to do something with this, so I got a hold of RVD and asked him if It was cool that I airbrushed my singlet because I had to do something. I had done this the week before and everybody was like, oh that looks good, so I thought, OK, this is going to work.
Ryback became so synonymous with his singlet that when the WWE tried to change his attire and have him wear trunks, he refused. Multiple WWE officials argued with him backstage, and he eventually had to have a conversation with McMahon himself. Ryback was allowed to continue wearing his singlet, but the argument accelerated the end of his run with the WWE.
"I responded back that it wasn't happening, and that he can talk to me if he wants to, but I'm wearing my singlet. I'm in control, I'm not wearing trunks. So, afterwards I started not to trust anything that was going on. Finally, everyone was pissed off so I went to the back and talked to Vince McMahon and said that we needed to talk," Ryback said. "I went to his office, we talked, and had a conversation about the singlet. I felt that I won the conversation, but not really since he controls everything. Eventually I went to trunks because I knew I was leaving and it became a mindgame at that point. John Cena approached me later and said to me, 'Congratulations. You won that conversation.' Ultimately, did I really win? I didn't win on TV after that."
Ryback also detailed a story about McMahon not understanding his entrance routine and having to explain it to him.
"One day Billy Kidman came up to me in 'Gorilla,' and he goes, 'Vince was on the headset and he wants you to explain your entrance.' I was just to the ring to bulls**t with some of the guys, and I asked him what he meant? Kidman responded that he doesn't understand my entrance. Like, why you do the arm thing, and then all the arms, and then all your legs," he said. "I said to him that I am collecting all of the energy in the arena, feeding off the energy off the crowd. I am collecting the left side, collecting the right side and then I am collecting everything and then eject it into my quads because I go I know Vince will understand that. This is really the discussion and Kidman can hear me explain it over the headset while I explain all of this. I inject their energy into me and then I shut down, and then I wake up, it's feeding time! I had to explain that to him, and then Kidman just goes, 'That is just so f***ng weird.'
UPSTATE PRO WRESTLING RETURNING TO ROCHESTER WITH COLIN DELANEY AND MORE...
Upstate Professional Wrestling returns to the Eagles Club in Rochester, New
York Saturday, November 11th for "November To Dismember." Doors open at 5:30 PM.
Bell time is at 6 PM. Tickets are available and are $20 front row, $15 presale,
and $18 at the door for general admission.
UPW Heavyweight Title Match
"Your Captain" Nick Ando (c) vs. ????
Ando was originally scheduled to face "All Ego" Ethan Page, but unfortunately due to prior commitments Page will be unable to appear at the show. Nick Ando is a fighting champion and is determined to defend his UPW Heavyweight Championship. But who will the Captain defend his title against?
UPW No Limits Title Match
"The King of the North" Carter Mason (c) vs. "Eh Plus" Ryan Cassidy
Ryan Cassidy will get his biggest opportunity of his young career on November 11th at November To Dismember when he challenges Carter Mason for the UPW “Canadian” No Limits Championship.
"The Young Lion of the West" Mattick (w/Kount C) vs. Jay Freddie
As made by Commissioner Casey Doyle, Jay Freddie and Mattick will go one on one at November To Dismember after Mattick pinned Freddie to win the Upstate 8 in controversial fashion.
"The Amazing Canadian" Lionel Knight vs. "Extremely Cute Wrestler" Colin Delaney
In a rematch from Headlocks & Homeruns Colin Delaney & Lionel Knight will go one on one November 11th at November To Dismember.
Eight Person Elimination Match
The Faculty vs. Team Icon Ace
Icon Ace has picked his team for November 11th at November To Dismember when Charlie Locke, Fireheart, and Eric Rosecroft join him to face The Faculty
Ten Man Elimination Match
Team Wrecking U vs. Team Defiance
The feud between KDW Tag Team Champions Defiance and Wrecking U has reached new limits this year and on November 11th at November To Dismember they face off in a 5 on 5 Elimination Tag Team Match. Who will be on each side?
"Just" Jeremy Jensen vs. "The Alpha & The Omega" Jason Savior
On November 11th at November To Dismember Jeremy Jensen and Jason Savior go one on one as per Commissioner Casey Doyle based on Jensen's actions at KDW's Monster's Brawl when Jensen cost Savior the KDW Heavyweight Championship against Eric Rosecroft.
All this and much more...
UPW Heavyweight Title Match
"Your Captain" Nick Ando (c) vs. ????
Ando was originally scheduled to face "All Ego" Ethan Page, but unfortunately due to prior commitments Page will be unable to appear at the show. Nick Ando is a fighting champion and is determined to defend his UPW Heavyweight Championship. But who will the Captain defend his title against?
UPW No Limits Title Match
"The King of the North" Carter Mason (c) vs. "Eh Plus" Ryan Cassidy
Ryan Cassidy will get his biggest opportunity of his young career on November 11th at November To Dismember when he challenges Carter Mason for the UPW “Canadian” No Limits Championship.
"The Young Lion of the West" Mattick (w/Kount C) vs. Jay Freddie
As made by Commissioner Casey Doyle, Jay Freddie and Mattick will go one on one at November To Dismember after Mattick pinned Freddie to win the Upstate 8 in controversial fashion.
"The Amazing Canadian" Lionel Knight vs. "Extremely Cute Wrestler" Colin Delaney
In a rematch from Headlocks & Homeruns Colin Delaney & Lionel Knight will go one on one November 11th at November To Dismember.
Eight Person Elimination Match
The Faculty vs. Team Icon Ace
Icon Ace has picked his team for November 11th at November To Dismember when Charlie Locke, Fireheart, and Eric Rosecroft join him to face The Faculty
Ten Man Elimination Match
Team Wrecking U vs. Team Defiance
The feud between KDW Tag Team Champions Defiance and Wrecking U has reached new limits this year and on November 11th at November To Dismember they face off in a 5 on 5 Elimination Tag Team Match. Who will be on each side?
"Just" Jeremy Jensen vs. "The Alpha & The Omega" Jason Savior
On November 11th at November To Dismember Jeremy Jensen and Jason Savior go one on one as per Commissioner Casey Doyle based on Jensen's actions at KDW's Monster's Brawl when Jensen cost Savior the KDW Heavyweight Championship against Eric Rosecroft.
All this and much more...
COME MEET STARS OF H20 WRESTLING FOR FREE THIS SUNDAY IN NEW JERSEY...
FREE EVENT! H20 Wrestling " Promotional Day"
at Bulldozer's Collectibles inside the Berlin Farmers Market in Berlin,NJ
(41 Clementon Rd)
SUNDAY - November 5th - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet some of your Favorite H20 Wrestling Stars. We will be giving out FREE promotional sample H20 DVD's. Passing out filers for upcoming H20 Live events. H20 Merchsindse will be on sale along with merch from the wrestlers that are appearing and check out all the great wrestling collecitbles inside the store!
Come hang out and enjoy a FREE Promotional event with H20!!!
H20 Stars to to appear:
- MARIA MANIC
- TERRA CALAWAY
- AMY LEE
- STOCKADE
- JEFF CANNONBALL
- JIMMY LLYOD
- MATT TREMONT
- JIMMY LYON
- SEAN HENDERSON
- H20 Commisioner JIM MOLINEAUX
RSVP to the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1490472537697593/
https://www.facebook.com/BulldozersCollectibles/
https://www.facebook.com/HardcoreHustleOrg/
Questions call "Bulldozer's Collectibles" at 609 - 289 - 7198
at Bulldozer's Collectibles inside the Berlin Farmers Market in Berlin,NJ
(41 Clementon Rd)
SUNDAY - November 5th - 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meet some of your Favorite H20 Wrestling Stars. We will be giving out FREE promotional sample H20 DVD's. Passing out filers for upcoming H20 Live events. H20 Merchsindse will be on sale along with merch from the wrestlers that are appearing and check out all the great wrestling collecitbles inside the store!
Come hang out and enjoy a FREE Promotional event with H20!!!
H20 Stars to to appear:
- MARIA MANIC
- TERRA CALAWAY
- AMY LEE
- STOCKADE
- JEFF CANNONBALL
- JIMMY LLYOD
- MATT TREMONT
- JIMMY LYON
- SEAN HENDERSON
- H20 Commisioner JIM MOLINEAUX
RSVP to the Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/1490472537697593/
https://www.facebook.com/BulldozersCollectibles/
https://www.facebook.com/HardcoreHustleOrg/
Questions call "Bulldozer's Collectibles" at 609 - 289 - 7198
SHANE DOUGLAS RETURNS TO WORLD-1 WRESTLING THIS SATURDAY IN NEW JERSEY...
WORLD-1 returns HOME to Morganville NJ this Saturday November 4th at
7pm!
As a special thank you to all of our fans World-1 has a special ticket offer for you. All General Admission tickets are $18 no matter your age! Simply visit W1wrestling.com and purchase any amount of children's tickets to guarantee admission to our end of the year event as we return home to Morganville NJ this Saturday night November 4th!
The Franchise returns to WORLD-1
“The Franchise” Shane Douglas makes his return to WORLD-1 to challenge for the W-1 championship in a match he made famous! A Three Way Dance between current champion, Jay D Luscious and former fan favorite, Travis Lee! Will the innovator of the Dance be returning home to Pittsburgh as the WORLD-1 champion? Last year Shane was able to walk out of Morganville as the W1 Television champion when he battled Travis Lee. Will lightning strike twice?
SPIN THE WHEEL MAKE THE DEAL MATCH
Current W1 North American champion, Pelle Primeau has been avoiding any and all challengers for his title since winning it several months ago after defeating Kyle The Beast, Archadia and Matt Tremont all in one night. Now Pelle must take on his biggest challenge to date, literally. The monster of a man, Chuck Payne, who towers over everyone in WORLD-1 is looking forward to delivering a beat down in a match that will be drawn randomly in front of the live crowd on November 4th at the DUGOUT in Morganvllle NJ.
BROTIEN Pack will find their own challengers
The current WORLD-1 Tag Team Champions, the BROtien Pack of TJ Blade and Mike C-Way have made it clear to W1 officials that there is no need to schedule a match for them on November 4th. The Champions claim that they will find their own opponents in Morganville NJ! What does that mean? Find out on November 4th when W1 returns home to the Dugout inMorganville NJ (712 Ginesi Dr) with this match
Mayor is hoping to recapture W1 gold
The Mayor once again challenges for the W1 Television title as he battles L.A Vin! Will Vin’s reign continue or will Boonton’s favorite son take back the championship! Join us on November 4th at the Dugout (712 Ginesi dr in Morganville NJ) for a night of exciting, family friendly pro wrestling action! Tickets are on sale at www.w1wrestling.com
Travis Lee - WORLD-1’s favorite son, turned evil?
Travis Lee stood across the ring from his brother holding the W1 Championship he failed to capture. He had just viciously attacked the new champion, Jay D Luscious to the shock of the W1 fans. Travis Lee has been a fan favorite since he started with WORLD-1 in 2007 and has never captured the W1 title and apparently that frustration manifested last month. When W1 returns back home to Morganville NJ on November 4th, Travis Lee will address his actions!
You will not want to miss a great night of family friendly pro wrestling action this Saturday night at 7pm at the DUGOUT, 712 Ginesi Drive, Morganville NJ. Tickets are available at www.w1wrestling.com
As a special thank you to all of our fans World-1 has a special ticket offer for you. All General Admission tickets are $18 no matter your age! Simply visit W1wrestling.com and purchase any amount of children's tickets to guarantee admission to our end of the year event as we return home to Morganville NJ this Saturday night November 4th!
The Franchise returns to WORLD-1
“The Franchise” Shane Douglas makes his return to WORLD-1 to challenge for the W-1 championship in a match he made famous! A Three Way Dance between current champion, Jay D Luscious and former fan favorite, Travis Lee! Will the innovator of the Dance be returning home to Pittsburgh as the WORLD-1 champion? Last year Shane was able to walk out of Morganville as the W1 Television champion when he battled Travis Lee. Will lightning strike twice?
SPIN THE WHEEL MAKE THE DEAL MATCH
Current W1 North American champion, Pelle Primeau has been avoiding any and all challengers for his title since winning it several months ago after defeating Kyle The Beast, Archadia and Matt Tremont all in one night. Now Pelle must take on his biggest challenge to date, literally. The monster of a man, Chuck Payne, who towers over everyone in WORLD-1 is looking forward to delivering a beat down in a match that will be drawn randomly in front of the live crowd on November 4th at the DUGOUT in Morganvllle NJ.
BROTIEN Pack will find their own challengers
The current WORLD-1 Tag Team Champions, the BROtien Pack of TJ Blade and Mike C-Way have made it clear to W1 officials that there is no need to schedule a match for them on November 4th. The Champions claim that they will find their own opponents in Morganville NJ! What does that mean? Find out on November 4th when W1 returns home to the Dugout inMorganville NJ (712 Ginesi Dr) with this match
Mayor is hoping to recapture W1 gold
The Mayor once again challenges for the W1 Television title as he battles L.A Vin! Will Vin’s reign continue or will Boonton’s favorite son take back the championship! Join us on November 4th at the Dugout (712 Ginesi dr in Morganville NJ) for a night of exciting, family friendly pro wrestling action! Tickets are on sale at www.w1wrestling.com
Travis Lee - WORLD-1’s favorite son, turned evil?
Travis Lee stood across the ring from his brother holding the W1 Championship he failed to capture. He had just viciously attacked the new champion, Jay D Luscious to the shock of the W1 fans. Travis Lee has been a fan favorite since he started with WORLD-1 in 2007 and has never captured the W1 title and apparently that frustration manifested last month. When W1 returns back home to Morganville NJ on November 4th, Travis Lee will address his actions!
You will not want to miss a great night of family friendly pro wrestling action this Saturday night at 7pm at the DUGOUT, 712 Ginesi Drive, Morganville NJ. Tickets are available at www.w1wrestling.com
THE MID-SOUTH COLISEUM UNDER NEW PLAN
The future of the legendary Mid-South Coliseum, home of classic professional
wrestling for decades under Jarrett Promotions, looks to be grim indeed.
According to today's
Memphis Commercial-Appeal, the venue, which was shuttered in 2006, will
be "mothballed" by the city, as opposed to upgrading the venue and utilizing
it.
Mothballing means the city plans to secure and seal off the venue, leaving it standing but not making any attempts at upgrading it. Instead of rehabilitating the Coliseum, the city will spend roughly $40 million on redevelopment of Orange Mound community to enhance its competitive sports locally.
The future of the Coliseum has been a big topic of discussion when it was shuttered in 2006 due to the costs needed to renovate the venue in order to bring it into modern standards. An attempt by Jerry Lawler to run the venue one last time, featuring a proposed match between himself and Hulk Hogan was denied by the city.
Wiseacre Brewing had previoiusly researched a plan that would have seen the company invest $12 million into renovating and lease of the former entertainment venue. That plan would have seen them yake over the the first floor of the Coliseum and rent the remaining space to a mix of businesses would have potentially included restaurants, a bowling alley, climbing walls, a wrestling museum and a Civil Rights homage."
There has been a huge push from Memphis residents to save the facility, as opposed to paying to have it destroyed. Memphis wrestling historian and author Mark James has been very involved in the campaign and noted in an interview with PWInsider.com several years ago it would actually cost the city more to destroy the venue then to renovate and repurpose it.
In today's Commercial-Times piece, the city's plan to mothball the arena, Roy Barnes, president of the Coliseum Coalition, an advocacy group that has pushed for the Arena to be repurposed, described today's decision as "real slap in the face to citizens" and claimed the move was made for political reasons, not to better the city.
The city is portraying the move as a chance to help the Coliseum, adding time towards potential investments in improving the facility or to allow the Coliseum Coalition the chance to raise their own funds towards that goal.
For decades, Monday nights in Memphis meant professional wrestling at the Mid-South Coliseum, which housed such moments as Jerry Lawler's feud with Bill Dundee, Andy Kaufman's foray into professional wrestling, Lawler's AWA World championship win over Curt Hennig and a bevy of names including Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Dutch Mantel, Randy Savage, Austin Idol, Tommy Rich, Paul Heyman, Jim Cornette, The Rock N' Roll Express, The Fantastics, The Fabulous Ones, The Midnight Express and even the earliest incarnation of what would eventually become the "Mr. McMahon" character with Vince McMahon playing heel
Mothballing means the city plans to secure and seal off the venue, leaving it standing but not making any attempts at upgrading it. Instead of rehabilitating the Coliseum, the city will spend roughly $40 million on redevelopment of Orange Mound community to enhance its competitive sports locally.
The future of the Coliseum has been a big topic of discussion when it was shuttered in 2006 due to the costs needed to renovate the venue in order to bring it into modern standards. An attempt by Jerry Lawler to run the venue one last time, featuring a proposed match between himself and Hulk Hogan was denied by the city.
Wiseacre Brewing had previoiusly researched a plan that would have seen the company invest $12 million into renovating and lease of the former entertainment venue. That plan would have seen them yake over the the first floor of the Coliseum and rent the remaining space to a mix of businesses would have potentially included restaurants, a bowling alley, climbing walls, a wrestling museum and a Civil Rights homage."
There has been a huge push from Memphis residents to save the facility, as opposed to paying to have it destroyed. Memphis wrestling historian and author Mark James has been very involved in the campaign and noted in an interview with PWInsider.com several years ago it would actually cost the city more to destroy the venue then to renovate and repurpose it.
In today's Commercial-Times piece, the city's plan to mothball the arena, Roy Barnes, president of the Coliseum Coalition, an advocacy group that has pushed for the Arena to be repurposed, described today's decision as "real slap in the face to citizens" and claimed the move was made for political reasons, not to better the city.
The city is portraying the move as a chance to help the Coliseum, adding time towards potential investments in improving the facility or to allow the Coliseum Coalition the chance to raise their own funds towards that goal.
For decades, Monday nights in Memphis meant professional wrestling at the Mid-South Coliseum, which housed such moments as Jerry Lawler's feud with Bill Dundee, Andy Kaufman's foray into professional wrestling, Lawler's AWA World championship win over Curt Hennig and a bevy of names including Ric Flair, Hulk Hogan, Dutch Mantel, Randy Savage, Austin Idol, Tommy Rich, Paul Heyman, Jim Cornette, The Rock N' Roll Express, The Fantastics, The Fabulous Ones, The Midnight Express and even the earliest incarnation of what would eventually become the "Mr. McMahon" character with Vince McMahon playing heel
Justin Credible vs. Big Van Vader (featuring ICP)
This is actually a rematch from WCW, where future-ECW champion Justin jobbed to Vader, only this time, Insane Clown Posse (ICP) of Violent J & Shaggy 2 Dope are involved.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtAdoHZhGQ0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtAdoHZhGQ0
Jim Cornette on Jeff Jarrett "Holding Vince McMahon Hostage" Over the Chyna-IC Title Debacle
"It's a Jeff Jarrett quit", LMAO!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbaQVyCKG8M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbaQVyCKG8M
JJ Dillon responds to Eric Bischoff Allegations
Published on Oct 30, 2017
In this clip legendary Professional wrestling manager, leader of the 4 horsemen and former WWE office Executive and WCW office worker James J. Dillon responds to some recent allegations Eric Bischoff has made about JJ from their days working the the World Championship Wrestling office together.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Mz_tZbolFg
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