Wednesday, February 20, 2019
Mat Memory- Austin Idol vs Stan Hansen (Bunkhouse Match, 10-10-83, Memphis Wrestling
The Universal Heartthrob Austin Idol versus Stan The Man Hansen in a brutal "anything goes" Bunkhouse Match in Memphis at the Mid-South Coliseum. Best quality available.
During the match, referee Paul Morton, a slight man, will unbelievably deliver a few impressive forearms to Hansen's chest while trying to make him stop choking Idol with the hangman's noose. I assume the ref was acting on behalf of the crowd--which is typical for Memphis--but would Stan actually hang his little butt from the top rope for it? Hmm, I wonder... Special Guest appearance by Eddie Marlin.
Date: October 10, 1983
Location: Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis
Play-by-play commentary by Lance Russell.
Referee: Paul Morton. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9WZShKF6_I
Mat Memory- Randy Savage vs Austin Idol (Mid-South Coliseum, 5-14-84) Memphis Wrestling
Fast paced action at the Mid-South Coliseum as champion Randy Savage takes on Austin Idol in a grudge match with the International Heavyweight title on the line.
Their grudge was touched off when Idol put Angelo Poffo in a patented "Las Vegas leg lock" (the figure four), causing an injury which forced Angelo to walk on crutches. Now Randy has his chance to get a piece of Idol but, unfortunately, he must defend his title too. Can "The Macho Man" keep his emotions in check? Can he avoid Idol's Las Vegas leg lock by beating all the snot out of him?
Date: May 14, 1984
Location: Mid-South Coliseum, Memphis
Play-by-play commentary by Randy Hales
Referee: Paul Morton https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXfEauy9c0o
Mat Memory- Rick Rude feuds with Austin Idol (1984) Classic Memphis Wrestling
In 1984, "Ravishing" Rick Rude is feuding with Austin Idol in pursuit of the Heartthrob's CWA International Heavyweight Championship. In an interview with Lance Russell, Rude, with his valet Angel by his side, insults Idol but he isn't aware Idol is watching the interview on a monitor in the back. Rude is confronted by Austin Idol about his comments and Rude backpedals, but Idol doesn't buy his baloney and slaps the taste out of his mouth.
Date: March 1984
Location: WMC TV-5 Studios in Memphis, TN
Interview: Lance Russell https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQT5bUnGiyc
RICOCHET NOT WRESTLING AT EVOLVE SHOWS
With Ricochet making his WWE main roster debut, he'll no longer be wrestling at EVOLVE's March shows.
EVOLVE announced today that Velveteen Dream is replacing Ricochet at EVOLVE 123 in Melrose, Massachusetts and EVOLVE 124 in Queens, New York. Ricochet will still be in attendance at both shows and doing meet and greets.
Gabe Sapolsky confirmed that the change means Dream vs. Orange Cassidy will be happening in Melrose. Ricochet had been set to face Cassidy at the show. In Queens, Ricochet & The Street Profits (Angelo Dawkins & Montez Ford) were scheduled to face Eddie Kingston, Shane Strickland & Joe Gacy in a six-man tag match.
This won't be the first time that Velveteen Dream has wrestled for EVOLVE. He appeared at two EVOLVE shows in September 2018 and defeated Austin Theory and Darby Allin.
EVOLVE 123 is taking place at Melrose Memorial Hall on Friday, March 15, while La Boom is hosting EVOLVE 124 on Saturday, March 16.
Ricochet teamed with Finn Balor to defeat Bobby Lashley & Lio Rush on this week's episode of Raw. He also wrestled on last night's SmackDown, defeating Eric Young.
OVW TV- oVe/Tony Gunn confrontation
oVe sits ringside & mocks OVW Heavyweight Champion Tony Gunn who confronts Sami Callihan & Jake Crist before things get explosive! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YqaD4X1MxGs
Defiant Wrestling's ReLoaded Podcast #11: Starr Injured; Kidd Suspended.
Join Dave Bradshaw and James R Kennedy for another edition of ReLoaded https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWjBr09W36o
Wes Brisco & Garett Bischff (C) vs. Anarchy - 1/11/2019 - New Years Extreme
On Friday January 11th 2019 - Atomic Revolutionary Wrestling held it's 1st event of the year called "New Years EXTREME" at the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa FL. We had the Atomic Tag Team Championships on the line when it was the champions WES BRISCO & GARETT BISCHOFF (C) vs. ANARCHY (Apolo Jr & Alex Todd). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_yEqJsphYiE
Capitol Wrestling - Episode 98: Sonny Kiss vs Anthony Gangone vs Chuck Payne
This Week on Capitol Wrestling TV, the Road to Episode 100 begins with an Epic Triple Threat encounter between Sonny Kiss, Anthony Gangone, and Chuck Payne! Also, "The Rock God" Ronnie Burton sends a very important message to Machete Killen. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pF6ggghFEtM
AEW - The Road to Double Or Nothing - Episode 04
AEW EVP Cody Rhodes talks about the recent ticket sell out as well as brining back the Over Budget Battle Royale Special and what makes it so special. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rNWR2-9b58
ROH- LifeBlood Challenges Jay Lethal
On the most recent episode of ROH TV Juice Robinson challenged Jay Lethal to find 4 like minded individuals to join him and face off with LifeBlood.
Challenge accepted, and it all goes down in this week's main event! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsVq_j-DLlE
Tom Lawlor vs. Tracy Williams | Beyond Wrestling
his week's "Twofer Tuesday" comes to us courtesy of the Beyond Wrestling 2018 "Somebody's Farewell, Probably..." event and features former UFC fighter and current MLW Champion "Filthy" Tom Lawlor challenge current Ring Of Honor wrestler and former Independent Wrestling Champion "Hot Sauce" Tracy Williams. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sj5IGLdlPcs
Tye Dillinger Requests His WWE Release
Tye Dillinger has requested his release from WWE. Dillinger revealed on his Instagram that he asked for his release this evening.
"Before rumors being to spread, let me set things straight ahead of time," Dillinger wrote. "This evening, I requested my release from WWE.
"In the past 5 and a half years with them, I have seen and done some wonderful things. Things that I am proud of and will never forget. I have met and worked with unquestionably, some of the greatest talent on this earth and the pleasure has been all mine."
Dillinger noted that he felt the decision was best for himself and WWE, and that he wishes to grow as a performer.
"I feel at this time this decision, as extremely difficult as it was, is what is best for myself and WWE. I wish to continue to grow as a performer and offer those paying hard earned money to watch a show I'm performing on, a little more of myself.
"To the male and female locker rooms, coaches and producers, to the production/ring crew, all the way up to the very top of WWE and most of all the fans… l wish you all the very best and thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything."
Dillinger did not specify if his release was granted, although it would appear to be the case with his post.
Dillinger had originally signed with WWE in 2006 and was trained at Ohio Valley Wrestling. He was released from his contract in January 2009. He re-signed with the company in 2013 and worked in NXT through 2017, before moving to the main roster on the SmackDown brand in April of that year. During that time, he was never really featured.
Dillinger was last seen on television in a match with then-United States Champion Shinsuke Nakamura on an episode of SmackDown Live last September. He suffered a hand injury that required surgery the following month at a WWE live event in Macon, Georgia. He returned to action at live events earlier this month, however had not been used on television.
Vince McMahon Is Reportedly Upset With The Undertaker's Starrcast Appearance
The Undertaker signed a deal and is scheduled to appear at the Starrcast 2 wrestling convention in Las Vegas on Saturday, May 25. The convention falls on the same date as All Elite Wrestling's Double Or Nothing event, and the two are affiliated with one another, but Starrcast is not considered to be an official AEW event.
The news about Taker appearing at Starrcast 2 was apparently a big deal to WWE CEO Vince McMahon and it did not go down well with him, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio. He notes that McMahon is under the impression that Starrcast and All Elite Wrestling are directly related to one another, and he's not happy with the developing situation.
Just days before it was officially announced, AEW announcer and the founder of Starrcast, Conrad Thompson gave out a hint of The Undertaker's appearancde at Starrcast.
"With [a few] exceptions, I got everybody I wanted," Thompson said. "There will be a lot of star power at Starrcast 2. And I started with - hey, let me make a list of everybody that wasn't available for the first one for whatever reason, and let me try to book those guys. I was successful in doing so. Hypothetically, if Undertaker were at Starrcast, that would be a pretty big deal, huh?"
Thompson also reiterated that AEW and Starrcast are separate.
"It was a thrill as a wrestling fan to be a part of something so historic [at the rally]," Thompson stated. "No, I don't work there (AEW) and there's lots of people saying, 'Oh, Starrcast is an AEW event.' No, we're featuring a ton of AEW talent, but Starrcast is owned by me and it's an independent thing. There will be a ton of wrestlers from other companies there. It's the exact same as the first [Starrcast]. It's sort of the official unofficial – if that makes any sense."
Meltzer also mentioned that there are still no definite plans for The Undertaker at this year's WrestleMania, including any set special appearances. A large portion of the WrestleMania card is still in flux and has yet to be established. Even John Cena is reported as not having a determined opponent for this year's "Show Of Shows".
Starrcast II will be taking place in Las Vegas from May 23-26 and tickets are now available.
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