Indy things

Melbourne City Wrestling results from last night in Melbourne: Syd Parker & Caveman Ugg b Brat Pack to win tag titles, Toni Storm b Shazza McKenzie to keep Progress women's title, Jonathan Preston b Emmanuel, Lochy Hendricks b Krackerjack in a four-corners of hell match so Krakerjack must retire (he's been a major name in the Australia indie scene since 2000 and was considered the top Hardcore wrestler in the country), Jake Andrewartha & Ali b Gino Gambino & JXT, Indi Hartwell b Kellyane, Robbie Eagles b Adam Brooks to win the Inter commonwealth title and PWA title, Dowie James b Jonah Rock in a cage match to win MCW title. Next show is 2/24 with Will Ospreay.

Shine from last night in Ybor City, FL: Rain won women's Rumble when Jessicka Havok threw everyone out and then eliminated herself to chase after Brandi Lauren, Natalia Markova b Ariel Monroe, Dynamite Didi won over Tessa Price and Kikyo, Leva Bates b Dementia D'Rose-DQ, Priscilla Kelly b Aja Perera to keep Shine Nova title, Shotzi Blackheart b Keira Hogan, Jessicka Havoc b Brandi Lauren, Mercedes Martinez & Ivelisse retained the tag titles over Candy Cartwright & Aria Blake, Stormie Lee b Rain

Pro Wrestling Eve drew 130 fans for a show announced with just 24 hours notice on Thursday night in London: Candy Floss b Chakara, Sadie Gibbs b Chakara, Bea Priestley b Livviii Grace, Charlie Morgan & Smash Nikko (an on-line TV star) b Rhea O'Reilly & Lionessa the Finessa (a UK radio personality). The show was taped for the YouTube show "Greatness."

Powerbomb.TV has signed a multi-year distribution deal with Smart Mark Video for 100 hours of content monthly. Beyond Wrestling has signed a multi-year live streaming deal with Powerbomb including a live show called the New Year's Eve party which will continue past midnight and is billed as the first wrestling match of 2018 with Joey Janela vs. David Starr. Powerbomb said they will stream a minimum of 52 events in 2018.

Best in the West did a TV taping last night at Fresno City College with a great show featuring Impact champion Eli Drake and other Northern California based stars. Funnybone beat Mike Rayne in a controversial main event to set up a cage match on 3/17 (St. Patrick's Day) in a cage in the same building. Drake and James Storm are scheduled and it'll be an iPPV on FITE TV.

Statement from Bltzkrieg Pro on Justin Incredible incident.

https://twitter.com/Blitzkrieg_Pro/status/942113901654790145

24 hours later and The Torch still scared to post my comment

I guess the truth is to much for The Torch to handle. :)

Former Impact Star On Why They Left Impact Wrestling

Tyrus (also known as Brodus Clay/The Funkasaurus in WWE) spoke with Arm Drag Takedown with Pollo Del Mar on a number of pro wrestling topics. Here are some of the highlights via the Huffington Post:

 

Impact not wanting Tyrus to work for Jeff Jarrett when GFW was still a separate company:
"They didn't want me working for Jeff. Basically, it came down to either stay with Impact or I could go with Global. I was making more with Impact, and Global didn't have the resources to pay me what I was making."
Jarrett attempting to get Tyrus to come to GFW and then Jarrett showing up at Impact's tapings:
"He was basically saying it was better for me to come to Global, because Impact was about to fold. He was very adamant about that. Two weeks later, at the TV tapings, guess whose ass is there working the shows? Jeff Jarrett. I was like, 'B----, [are] you crazy?' Who does that? Check it: If I would have quit and taken money out of my family's mouths, went and worked there and then, 'Oh, we're going to have to go work Impact…' How would that have gone?"

Once Jarrett began working with Impact, Tyrus knew he had to leave:
"When Jeff Jarrett came along — because him and I have an uncomfortable history — I just wasn't comfortable with the management. ... Unless [Jarrett] and I were going to have a sit down - which just wasn't going to happen - I knew this was not going to be a spot for me. I just wasn't comfortable with it."
Source: Huffington Post

Former WWE Women's Champion Talks Sexual Assault, Says She Felt Suicidal After Being Raped

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2017/1216/635031/former-wwe-women-champion-talks-sexual-assault/

Justin Credible To Seek Help From DDP

strong language in this video.

https://youtu.be/vIoXk5gtH1A

Above, Justin Credible made a video apologizing for his actions at a Blitzkrieg! Pro wrestling event. On Friday in Enfield, CT, Credible showed up to the event to do a pre-show signing and in-ring promo, but ended up getting drunk before the event. He got into the ring during the show, despite the promotion asking him not to and was eventually ushered away from ringside by the other wrestlers. In the video above, Credible said he's already talked with Diamond Dallas Page and looks to go on a journey to redeem himself with Page's help. Credible went on to thank a number of others who have helped him, including Sean Waltman and the WWE.

Z-MAN TOM ZENK PASSES AWAY AT 59

The Minneapolis Star Tribune is reporting that Tom "Z-Man" Zenk passed away on December 9th at the age of 59.  He was part of the Robbinsdale MN crew that included Nikita Koloff, Brady Boone, Curt Hennig, Rick Rude, John Nord and Barry Darsow.  His biggest run came in WCW in the early 90s.

We pass along our deepest condolences to him and his family.  You can read his obituary below.

Thomas Erwin Zenk

Zenk, Thomas Erwin age 59, of Golden Valley, MN, passed away on Dec. 9, 2017 at the North Memorial Medical Center. Survived by parents, Robert J. and Lois Zenk; siblings, Robert Jr. (Beth), Kathryn Zenk James (Raymond) and James L. (Jo); 8 nieces and nephews, A celebration of Tom's life will be held on Saturday 1/13/18 at 11:00 AM at St. Olaf Catholic Church, 215 S. 8th St., Mpls. Visitation one hour prior to Mass at church. Private family burial will take place at St. Nicholas Cemetery, in Carver, MN Washburn-McReavy.com Robbinsdale Chapel 763-537-2333