PWCI This Week - #183 Proving Ground Pro

On the program we head out to Havana to check out action from Proving Ground Pro.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTZ-zWJHfe8

zeus vs ryoji sai (All Japan Pro Wrestling From Two Weeks Ago)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mm-cWS5j2WU

Lex Luger on Elizabeth Abuse Allegations

Lex Luger on Elizabeth Abuse Allegations 2 time World Champion "The Total Package" Lex Luger explains what the hoopla was all about regarding the allegations he had abused legendary wrestling valet Elizabeth during the time they were living together shortly before her death while Lex was separated from his then wife and she was newly divorced from the husband she was with after her marriage to Macho Man.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_83LOL__MY

Jon Moxley vs. Taichi | New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) G1 Climax 29 A- Block Full Fight July13,2019

Jon Moxley vs. Taichi | New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) G1 Climax 29 A- Block Full Fight July13,2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAjYj4t6zLc

Update on Jeff Hardy's Arrest And John Nord Sentenced For DUI Arrests

TMZ.com reported today that the police report for Jeff Hardy's arrest over the weekend in Myrtle Beach, SC stated that authorities found Hardy unconscious in a stairwell smelling of alcohol when he was arrested on Saturday morning.  Hardy told officers that he had been drinking vodka.

Hardy was taken into custody near 1600 North Ocean Boulevard, which is the address of Ocean Enclave by Hilton Grand Vacation.    Myrtle Beach PD has the arrest listed as taking place at 11:30 AM.

Under South Carolina law, public disorderly conduct is a misdemeanor.  Typical protocol is that the $153 Hardy paid to bond himself our doubles as the fine for first time offenders in Myrtle Beach. Hardy won't be required to appear in court if he doesn't wish to contest the charge.  The arrest won't hurt his ability to appear in South Carolina and locally, is seen as similar to a parking ticket.  Since he's paid the fine, that's likely the end of the situation unless Hardy wishes to argue the charge.  

WWE issued the following statement in regard to Jeff Hardy's arrest: "Jeff Hardy is responsible for his own personal actions."

The Minnesota Star-Tribune reported that former WWF and AWA star John Nord aka the Bezerker was sentenced yesterday to five years' probation, to be placed in restrictive housing and banned from any driving "whatsoever" following a series of arrests for driving under the influence, seven in total, in recent years. 

Court records indicate there were 16 incidents where authorities charged Nord with either a felony or misdemeanor over the last decade.  The most recent was March 23, 2019, where Nord was arrested for felony for driving while intoxicated/operating a car under the influence of a controlled substance as well as driving after his license was canceled. His license had been revoked after Nord was named “inimical to public safety.”   There were six incidents where Nord was arrested for driving after his license was revoked.

According to the Star-Tribune, the prosecution pushed for four years in prison, arguing that Nord "represents a significant public safety threat" as he has continued to drive after his arrests and being ordered not to do so. 

Nord's defense attorney argued that Nord, who has been diagnosed with ALS, had been using painkillers to deal with the physical and mental damage his work as a pro wrestler has left him with, is currently in treatment for his issues and for the rest of his life, will need to live in an assisted-living facilities.

Hennepin County District Judge Jay Quam noted that Nord's sentencing was hard to make a decision on, commenting, "Life has handed you a lot of special things  On the other hand, it's taken away a lot of what makes you you."

Nord, 59 years old, was trained by Eddie Sharkey and wrestled for a number of promotions, including the AWA, World Class Championship Wrestling, All Japan Pro Wrestling and the Pacific Northwest territory.  He had a run in the early 1990s in the WWF as The Bezerker, the character he is probably best remembered for.  He was among the former professional wrestlers who filed a class action lawsuit against WWE with allegations the company had hid the potential of CTE (which had not been discovered at the point Nord worked for the company) and other potential head trauma from the talents they contracted.  That lawsuit had been dismissed, but an attempt to appeal that decision is currently making its way through the courts.

Nord is required to return to court in three months to show an update on his personal progress.