Wrestling Past And Present: 11/03/19

Sunday, November 3, 2019

USA Championship Wrestling Episode 80 11-03-19

The Destroyers take on The Diamond Exchange, Matt Starr deals with a “Queen” problem, Nathan Starr takes on a savage, and much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cDSP32A9wQ

Kelly Klein Comments About Going Public On Issues With Ring Of Honor

With the permission of Kelly Klein, Joey Mercury released e-mails on Twitter between Klein and ROH GM Greg Gilleland about concerns (termination rights, royalties, waiver and release of liability) Klein had in her 2019 ROH contract. In the e-mails it was also revealed Klein was making under $24,000 a year with the promotion.

Earlier this week it was reported Joey Mercury was released from Ring of Honor where he began his time in May of 2018, overseeing the company's dojo along with working as a producer and on the creative team. Over the past week, Mercury has blasted Gilleland for his treatment of talent, fans, and how the company has handle live events.

As noted, Klein asked Gilleland about ROH's concussion protocol after she sustained one and said he never got back to her. Her husband, former ROH Star BJ Whitmer, also said it doesn't exist.

Earlier today, Klein commented on going public because she's hoping to make Ring of Honor a better place to work.

"I didn't bring issues up publicly before," Klein wrote on Twitter. "I was afraid for my job and the jobs of my colleagues. I don't want to take away their place of work. I want to make their place of work better and safer. Maybe someone will finally listen and let me and others help make things better."

Kelly Klein, BJ Whitmer Claim ROH Has No Concussion Protocol

Women of Honor World Champion Kelly Klein spoke to Gerweck.Net about how Joey Mercury was the only one who helped her while she had a concussion. She also claimed that ROH still has no concussion protocol.

According to Klein, she contacted ROH GM Greg Gilleland about it and he ignored her question.

Her husband former ROH star BJ Whitmer retweeted the article from Gerweck.Net and wrote, "Ask the company to see this protocol. I bet they can't produce it because it doesn't exist. Maybe @ChrisNowinski1 can help with this and ask @ringofhonor and GM Greg Gilleland to produce this concussion protocol they claim to have..."

As reported earlier, Joey Mercury commented before about ROH and its lack of a proper concussion protocol. He was upset at ROH for letting Klein travel to South Africa.

Below is BJ Whitmer's tweet:

WWE Stars Venting On Social Media Over WWE's Statement About Saudi Arabia Delays

WWE posted a statement on their website in regards to a portion of the WWE roster being delayed in Saudi Arabia after Crown Jewel, causing this past Friday Night SmackDown to be rewritten, and NXT stars flown in for the show.

Due to the initial delay, WWE attempted to charter out a smaller group of talent, in an attempt to get them to SmackDown on time, which didn't happen. Below is a portion of WWE's statement:

"More than 175 Superstars, production crew and employees boarded a 747 charter flight back to the United States on Thursday. After the door closed, due to several aircraft problems including mechanical issues, all passengers sat on the tarmac for more than six hours. With SmackDown emanating live from Buffalo, N.Y., several Superstars felt so strongly that they arranged for their own separate charter in order to make it back to the U.S. for the show. Due to unforeseen issues, that charter did not land until after the live broadcast on FOX.

The remainder of WWE's Superstars, staff and crew departed on a charter set to depart Saudi Arabia on Friday."

That part of the statement came off as a certain group wanted to get back for the show while the rest were going to remain in Saudi Arabia, basically making the group that was forced to stay look unmotivated and lazy. On the latest Wrestling Observer Radio, the story of wrestlers chartering their own flight out was not true and WWE put it together.

On social media, numerous WWE Superstars have commented about not being the "Top 20," or the first group that WWE flew out of Saudi Arabia.

Curtis Axel wrote on Twitter, "Not the #Top20? [middle finger emoji] I'm #1 at home! We don't leave each other behind. @WWE"

On his Instagram, Luke Harper commented, "Larry, I'm home. I guess I didn't want it enough to pay for my own charter, but I'm home now. #NotTop20"

In the comments for Harper's post, a handful WWE stars talked about being the last to get out of the country.

Tyson Kidd: "Next time we'll pool our money together instead of being lazy."

Eric Young: "I'll pitch in guys. Next time I'll have more pride in myself and take it upon myself to be better! What a world. What a F'N UNIVERSE"

Scott Dawson: "#poor"

AEW World Champion Chris Jericho even chimed in: "Shame on you lazy embarrassments to the company...Glad everybody made it home safely!"

We will see how things shake out on Monday's RAW, Karl Anderson is hoping for a leader to step up, "Looking forward to seeing who the locker room leader is on Monday. [popcorn and heart emojis]

Continental Championship Wrestling - November 2, 2019

Fatal 4 Way for the Double Crown Championship! New episodes air Saturdays at 11PM Central on WDHN in Dothan, AL and are uploaded to YouTube .

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbgOhicK3Rk

Championship Wrestling From Hollywood presented by Pro Shingle Episode #31

Fresh off Battle of the Bras 2019, Dustin & Maria somehow made it in studio for the fastest hour in pro wrestling! Not only do we have an action-packed hour headlined by "Hollywood's Own" Joey Ryan - but we'll also reveal our next Dave & Buster's Watch Party, announce the largest mask expo in the Mid-South + Lucha Libre is coming to Memphis - ALL FREE! Here's the line-up - but you never know what might happen: SINGLES ACTION INCLUDES | DJ Talamantez has a death wish, as he climbs in the ring with an angry Heritage Champion - WATTS. This is non-title.. and one can only think Rogelio will not be far behind. Dan Joseph is back again this week. We will see how his knee holds up this week against "Tuscaloosa tic tac toe Champion" Jayme Beachler II. Yep - Beachler is back.. WOMEN'S ACTION | Sandra Moone cannot wait to get her hands on Heather Monroe after Monroe attacked her a few weeks back. Will Sandra Moone get even? Halston Boddy is sure to be at ringside in Monroe's corner. TAG TEAM ACTION | Ty Matthews & Dicky Mayer square off with Wasted Youth. Matthews & Mayer have been interfering with Dan Joseph's matches, as of late - but they'll have to focus on the young, up and coming tag team of Noctus & Sketch! MAIN EVENT | "Hollywood's Own" Joey Ryan is back in Main Event action this week against "Young Fuego" Adrian Quest! Ryan, with lollypop in tow, will have his hands full in the lightning speed of Adrian Quest. Can Quest pull of the upset?? PLUS | We'll hear from one of the nastiest tag teams in Championship Wrestling - VERMIN. They have a lot of explaining to do! Also scheduled for interview time is our Heritage Champion WATTS! And of course, anytime Jayme Beachler is around - he's always talking.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ig8LHSUD7xw

Supreme Wrestling's Supreme Last Word 11/2/2019

A fast paced look at the action from Supreme Wrestling's 10/26/2019 show. Be there tonight as former 2 time NWA World's Heavyweight Champion "The Ironman" Rob Conway teams with "The Face of Supreme" Leon Elliot to challenge the Supreme United States Tag Team Champions Custom Made!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRzcEprV4E4

AMW-TV Episode 165: November 2, 2019

AMW-TV 165: Beau James takes on Eric Porter TV MAIN EVENT Kyle Maggard & Marty Clay face the AMW Tag Team Champions The Heatseekers With John Noble fired how will WAR GAMES at Thanksgiving Turmoil Shape up?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzmMj9lTFBg