Strong Style Evolution
May 3, 1997 in Osaka, Japan
Osaka Dome drawing 53,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE8etOHz434
May 3, 1997 in Osaka, Japan
Osaka Dome drawing 53,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE8etOHz434
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
MATT HARDY DEBUTS ON AEW DYNAMITE, JOINS BLOOD & GUTS MATCH
He wasn't the Exalted One after all, but Matt Hardy did make his anticipated AEW debut Wednesday nonetheless and already has a high profile match booked.
At the close of Dynamite, Chris Jericho and The Inner Circle were running down members of The Elite for being a man down in their upcoming Blood & Guts double cage match when a buzzing could be heard, followed by Hardy's Vanguard 1 drone landing in the ring.
Matt Jackson said their team wasn't actually outnumbered (Nick Jackson is injured in storyline) as he had made a phone call to someone that owed him a favor. The piano music from Hardy's "Free The Delete" series played and the camera panned up in the stands where he appeared, dressed up in his "Broken" garb.
Hardy will join Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Jackson, and Cody Rhodes in the War Game-style match against Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager which is planned for next week's Dynamite assuming that is still possible due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
On his YouTube series, Hardy has teased coming to AEW with the Young Bucks making appearances. His WWE deal ran up earlier this month.
You can see the video here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC1oqNMGK5M
At the close of Dynamite, Chris Jericho and The Inner Circle were running down members of The Elite for being a man down in their upcoming Blood & Guts double cage match when a buzzing could be heard, followed by Hardy's Vanguard 1 drone landing in the ring.
Matt Jackson said their team wasn't actually outnumbered (Nick Jackson is injured in storyline) as he had made a phone call to someone that owed him a favor. The piano music from Hardy's "Free The Delete" series played and the camera panned up in the stands where he appeared, dressed up in his "Broken" garb.
Hardy will join Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Jackson, and Cody Rhodes in the War Game-style match against Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager which is planned for next week's Dynamite assuming that is still possible due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
On his YouTube series, Hardy has teased coming to AEW with the Young Bucks making appearances. His WWE deal ran up earlier this month.
You can see the video here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC1oqNMGK5M
CAULIFLOWER ALLEY CLUB 2020 REUNION POSTPONED
This year's Cauliflower Alley Club reunion is one of the latest pro wrestling-related events to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Cauliflower Alley Club has announced that this year's reunion is being postponed. It was originally scheduled to take place at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 27-29.
"Due to the COVID-19 protocol and our concern for everyone’s health, we will be postponing the 55th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion scheduled for April 27–29," the Cauliflower Alley Club wrote.
"We are currently working with the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for new dates for the 55th in the fall, most likely mid-September. However, we will keep you abreast as soon as we get the exact dates nailed down."
Here's the list of this year's award winners:
Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award: Rob Van Dam
Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Madusa
Lucha Libre Award: Rey Mysterio
Tag Team Award: The Road Warriors w/ Paul Ellering
Women's Wrestling Award: Jazz
Men's Wrestling Award: Ricky Santana
Trainer's Award: Dominic DeNucci
Rising Star Award: Maddison Miles
Rising Star Award: Brian Pillman Jr.
James C. Melby Historian Award: Greg Oliver
Charlie Smith Referee Award: Art Williams
Posthumous Award: Jim Londos
The full statement from the Cauliflower Alley Club is available below:
Dear cherished CAC members and reunion attendees,
Due to the COVID-19 protocol and our concern for everyone’s health, we will be postponing the 55th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion scheduled for April 27–29.
We are currently working with the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for new dates for the 55th in the fall, most likely mid-September. However, we will keep you abreast as soon as we get the exact dates nailed down.
Please contact the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for a 100% refund of your deposit (room reservations 888-402-6278). If you so desire to still go to Vegas during the April dates, the Gold Coast will honor your discounted room rates; however, please remember that this will not be an official gathering by the CAC.
As far as reunion tickets purchased, you have 3 options:
Get a refund by contacting Dean Silverstone
Apply your reunion ticket to the new dates, most likely in mid-September
Donate your ticket purchase to the benevolent fund and get a tax receipt
As far as flights go, the airlines are being very flexible due to the COVID-19 virus.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that this pandemic runs its course sooner than later. We also hope and pray that neither you or your families have contacted this serious virus.
Thank you very much for your understanding and we greatly appreciate your support of the CAC and the many people from the wrestling industry in which your generosity has helped so much, during their most dire financial challenges.
Healthy wishes from all of our CAC volunteers.
The Cauliflower Alley Club has announced that this year's reunion is being postponed. It was originally scheduled to take place at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 27-29.
"Due to the COVID-19 protocol and our concern for everyone’s health, we will be postponing the 55th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion scheduled for April 27–29," the Cauliflower Alley Club wrote.
"We are currently working with the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for new dates for the 55th in the fall, most likely mid-September. However, we will keep you abreast as soon as we get the exact dates nailed down."
Here's the list of this year's award winners:
Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award: Rob Van Dam
Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Madusa
Lucha Libre Award: Rey Mysterio
Tag Team Award: The Road Warriors w/ Paul Ellering
Women's Wrestling Award: Jazz
Men's Wrestling Award: Ricky Santana
Trainer's Award: Dominic DeNucci
Rising Star Award: Maddison Miles
Rising Star Award: Brian Pillman Jr.
James C. Melby Historian Award: Greg Oliver
Charlie Smith Referee Award: Art Williams
Posthumous Award: Jim Londos
The full statement from the Cauliflower Alley Club is available below:
Dear cherished CAC members and reunion attendees,
Due to the COVID-19 protocol and our concern for everyone’s health, we will be postponing the 55th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion scheduled for April 27–29.
We are currently working with the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for new dates for the 55th in the fall, most likely mid-September. However, we will keep you abreast as soon as we get the exact dates nailed down.
Please contact the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for a 100% refund of your deposit (room reservations 888-402-6278). If you so desire to still go to Vegas during the April dates, the Gold Coast will honor your discounted room rates; however, please remember that this will not be an official gathering by the CAC.
As far as reunion tickets purchased, you have 3 options:
Get a refund by contacting Dean Silverstone
Apply your reunion ticket to the new dates, most likely in mid-September
Donate your ticket purchase to the benevolent fund and get a tax receipt
As far as flights go, the airlines are being very flexible due to the COVID-19 virus.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that this pandemic runs its course sooner than later. We also hope and pray that neither you or your families have contacted this serious virus.
Thank you very much for your understanding and we greatly appreciate your support of the CAC and the many people from the wrestling industry in which your generosity has helped so much, during their most dire financial challenges.
Healthy wishes from all of our CAC volunteers.
Gary Cappetta Talks Problems With Today's Pro Wrestling Style
Gary Cappetta has been a wrestling ring announcer since 1974 so he's seen several different eras of pro wrestling. This current era is emphasizing the athleticism and aerial abilities of performers and no one does a better job of that than AEW.
Cappetta was a guest ring announcer for Dynamite a few weeks ago and he was asked about the promotion's high-flying style on The Wrestling Epicenter.
"Well, I keep up with it. I have seen a change in AEW – and this is just a guess on my part – that it is a result of the coaches that they have brought in like Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Bully Gunn, and Dean Malenko," said Cappetta. "I've seen them get a little bit more grounded. It is not the flying I have a problem with in any kind of pro wrestling, it is when people do things that are not logical…
"That is what I don't understand. I don't get it. If you're trying to bring people into the moment, you wouldn't do something that was illogical in a situation where your goal is to either pin someone or make them submit. We can't get away from that. Once you get away from that, then it is not pro wrestling. That is fine if it entertains people but then call it something different. But, once you start doing things that are illogical towards those goals, you lose me."
He said that type of wrestling should be called something else and many have labeled this style as "performance art" rather than pro wrestling or sports entertainment. Cappetta was asked for his thoughts on that phrase.
"You can call it that but you still have the same goals. I think the problem is too many of today's wrestlers are impatient and they need some kind of reaction from the crowd every 45 seconds," stated Cappetta. "If you look at it that way, it makes perfect sense why there's very little selling, why it is strike after strike after strike as opposed to understanding that if you're working well, you can have an audience that is taking in everything that you're doing.
"The only action isn't a 'WOW' reaction and it doesn't mean that you're not entertaining folks. We always had different styles – usually different styles on one card. I think you fall into the trap of everyone doing the same style. It would be like going to a concert and hearing the same song over and over and over again. After a while, you're going to be beyond that."
Some think that the current style of pro wrestling has alienated many of the older fans who grew up on a different style. Cappetta talked about wrestling's current state and what can be attributed to what we see on TV now.
"Wrestling has evolved. I think what has happened, and what has happened for the past couple of decades, is probably because of the internet. Younger people have been able to view wrestling styles from all over the world and those styles are now being incorporated into US wrestling," stated Cappetta. "Then there are those older folks who haven't been exposed to that."
He then compared it to when Garth Brooks held concerts and propelled from the rafters onto the stage. That was something that old-school country fans weren't used to and probably didn't think it belonged in country music.
"I think we have a tendency to pit generations against one another. I'll never be the kind of guy that says what we had in the past was great and what we have today is not. I think we tend to forget the stuff that was not so great in the past and things in the past that were not believable at all. But we just tend to overlook them," Cappetta said before using Gorilla Monsoon as an example.
"When he first made his debut in the WWWF, he was the Manchurian Giant. He didn't speak English. He was this wild man who just grunted and he had Wild Red Berry as his manager [laughs]. How realistic is that? And then, somehow, the people just accepted that this man became a well-spoken individual! He was away for a few months, came back, and had a full vocabulary! A lot of old-time fans have a tendency to forget those types of things and they really shouldn't do that."
Cappetta was a guest ring announcer for Dynamite a few weeks ago and he was asked about the promotion's high-flying style on The Wrestling Epicenter.
"Well, I keep up with it. I have seen a change in AEW – and this is just a guess on my part – that it is a result of the coaches that they have brought in like Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Bully Gunn, and Dean Malenko," said Cappetta. "I've seen them get a little bit more grounded. It is not the flying I have a problem with in any kind of pro wrestling, it is when people do things that are not logical…
"That is what I don't understand. I don't get it. If you're trying to bring people into the moment, you wouldn't do something that was illogical in a situation where your goal is to either pin someone or make them submit. We can't get away from that. Once you get away from that, then it is not pro wrestling. That is fine if it entertains people but then call it something different. But, once you start doing things that are illogical towards those goals, you lose me."
He said that type of wrestling should be called something else and many have labeled this style as "performance art" rather than pro wrestling or sports entertainment. Cappetta was asked for his thoughts on that phrase.
"You can call it that but you still have the same goals. I think the problem is too many of today's wrestlers are impatient and they need some kind of reaction from the crowd every 45 seconds," stated Cappetta. "If you look at it that way, it makes perfect sense why there's very little selling, why it is strike after strike after strike as opposed to understanding that if you're working well, you can have an audience that is taking in everything that you're doing.
"The only action isn't a 'WOW' reaction and it doesn't mean that you're not entertaining folks. We always had different styles – usually different styles on one card. I think you fall into the trap of everyone doing the same style. It would be like going to a concert and hearing the same song over and over and over again. After a while, you're going to be beyond that."
Some think that the current style of pro wrestling has alienated many of the older fans who grew up on a different style. Cappetta talked about wrestling's current state and what can be attributed to what we see on TV now.
"Wrestling has evolved. I think what has happened, and what has happened for the past couple of decades, is probably because of the internet. Younger people have been able to view wrestling styles from all over the world and those styles are now being incorporated into US wrestling," stated Cappetta. "Then there are those older folks who haven't been exposed to that."
He then compared it to when Garth Brooks held concerts and propelled from the rafters onto the stage. That was something that old-school country fans weren't used to and probably didn't think it belonged in country music.
"I think we have a tendency to pit generations against one another. I'll never be the kind of guy that says what we had in the past was great and what we have today is not. I think we tend to forget the stuff that was not so great in the past and things in the past that were not believable at all. But we just tend to overlook them," Cappetta said before using Gorilla Monsoon as an example.
"When he first made his debut in the WWWF, he was the Manchurian Giant. He didn't speak English. He was this wild man who just grunted and he had Wild Red Berry as his manager [laughs]. How realistic is that? And then, somehow, the people just accepted that this man became a well-spoken individual! He was away for a few months, came back, and had a full vocabulary! A lot of old-time fans have a tendency to forget those types of things and they really shouldn't do that."
WWE Shows How Petty They Are By Issuing A Cease & Desist Order To Freelance Wrestling Promotion Hours After Mustafa Ali Gives Major Plug
Freelance Wrestling should just tell WWE to go fuck themselves.. All the shit that's going on right now they want to be THIS PETTY? Over old logos of old shows not many people give two shits about anymore? WWE with this petty ass bitch move should, just go fuck themselves and you can tell every staff member there i said that.. They issue a cease and desist order to me, I'll just wipe my ass with it.
WWE has issued a Cease & Desist letter to Freelance Wrestling over their "In Our Warehouse" logo, which is similar to WWE's old "In Your House" logo.
Black Label Pro owner Mikey Blanton took to Twitter today and revealed the C&D.
"Looks like the crack legal team over at WWE sent out another cease and desist. This time to @FreelanceWres over their 'In Our Warehouse' event. Apparently that's going to hurt all their In Your House WWE Network views. Petty af. Damn the man, save the empire," he tweeted.
It's interesting that WWE's C&D came less than 24 hours after SmackDown Superstar Mustafa Ali tweeted a big plug for the Freelance indie promotion. The promotion announced earlier this week that they were going to run empty arena shows with an option for fans to PayPal money to wrestlers as a way to help talents earn money amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The shows were announced to stream on IndependentWrestling.TV, airing from the Freelance Wrestling Academy that is hosted inside the Pro Wrestling Tees warehouse in Chicago, where Ali is from. Ali tweeted a plug to Freelance and declared that he would be making a donation to cover all performers for the first "In Our Warehouse" event.
While Ali's tweet is still live, the original Freelance tweet has been deleted as it featured the "In Our Warehouse" logo.
Ali re-tweeted that now-deleted post and wrote, "Scary times only exist when you feel like you're on your own. I'll be donating to cover all of the performers pay for the 1st event. I encourage anyone that is in the position to do so, please donate and allow these incredible artists to perform for you. @FreelanceWres is home."
While this may not be related, Ali took to Twitter this afternoon, shortly after news of the C&D came out, and posted a cryptic message.
"Just wait," he wrote, attaching a photo of himself from SmackDown.
Freelance will now air "Warehouse Wars" instead of the "In Our Warehouse" event.
WWE has issued a Cease & Desist letter to Freelance Wrestling over their "In Our Warehouse" logo, which is similar to WWE's old "In Your House" logo.
Black Label Pro owner Mikey Blanton took to Twitter today and revealed the C&D.
"Looks like the crack legal team over at WWE sent out another cease and desist. This time to @FreelanceWres over their 'In Our Warehouse' event. Apparently that's going to hurt all their In Your House WWE Network views. Petty af. Damn the man, save the empire," he tweeted.
It's interesting that WWE's C&D came less than 24 hours after SmackDown Superstar Mustafa Ali tweeted a big plug for the Freelance indie promotion. The promotion announced earlier this week that they were going to run empty arena shows with an option for fans to PayPal money to wrestlers as a way to help talents earn money amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The shows were announced to stream on IndependentWrestling.TV, airing from the Freelance Wrestling Academy that is hosted inside the Pro Wrestling Tees warehouse in Chicago, where Ali is from. Ali tweeted a plug to Freelance and declared that he would be making a donation to cover all performers for the first "In Our Warehouse" event.
While Ali's tweet is still live, the original Freelance tweet has been deleted as it featured the "In Our Warehouse" logo.
Ali re-tweeted that now-deleted post and wrote, "Scary times only exist when you feel like you're on your own. I'll be donating to cover all of the performers pay for the 1st event. I encourage anyone that is in the position to do so, please donate and allow these incredible artists to perform for you. @FreelanceWres is home."
While this may not be related, Ali took to Twitter this afternoon, shortly after news of the C&D came out, and posted a cryptic message.
"Just wait," he wrote, attaching a photo of himself from SmackDown.
Freelance will now air "Warehouse Wars" instead of the "In Our Warehouse" event.
Capitol Wrestling - Episode 154: Dreams or Night Terrors
In his ongoing war with Mr. Entertainment, Anthony Gangone looks to derail the “The Night Train” Justin Sane in his debut match! Can the Wrestling God land another successful strike in the War on Entertainment?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD7eQW1ManY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AD7eQW1ManY
Mat Memory- NWA Clash Of The Champions IV
Eddie Gilbert & Ron Simmons vs The Fantastics
Dusty Rhodes vs Road Warrior Animal
Midnight Express vs Ric Flair & Barry Windham
And more...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwecClXs85Q
Dusty Rhodes vs Road Warrior Animal
Midnight Express vs Ric Flair & Barry Windham
And more...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JwecClXs85Q
Mat Memory- AAW- Never Say Die - 11/4/16
Never Say Die
11/4/16
115 Bourbon Street - Merrionette Park, IL
1. Joey Janela vs. Dezmond Xavier
2. Kimber Lee vs. Heidi Lovelace vs. Jessicka Havok
3. AAW Tag Team Championship: Officer and a Gentleman (Dan Barry & Chuck Taylor) vs. Besties in the World (Mat Fitchett & Davey Vega)
4. AAW Heritage Championship: Jack Evans vs. AR Fox
5. Jeff Cobb vs. Kongo Kong
6. Trevor Lee & Andrew Everett vs. Chris Hero & Matt Hardy
7. Prince Mustafa Ali vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
8. The Killer Cult (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, & Sami Callihan) vs. Outlaw Inc. (Eddie Kingston, Homicide, & ???)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbYDzIULDts
11/4/16
115 Bourbon Street - Merrionette Park, IL
1. Joey Janela vs. Dezmond Xavier
2. Kimber Lee vs. Heidi Lovelace vs. Jessicka Havok
3. AAW Tag Team Championship: Officer and a Gentleman (Dan Barry & Chuck Taylor) vs. Besties in the World (Mat Fitchett & Davey Vega)
4. AAW Heritage Championship: Jack Evans vs. AR Fox
5. Jeff Cobb vs. Kongo Kong
6. Trevor Lee & Andrew Everett vs. Chris Hero & Matt Hardy
7. Prince Mustafa Ali vs. Zack Sabre Jr.
8. The Killer Cult (Jake Crist, Dave Crist, & Sami Callihan) vs. Outlaw Inc. (Eddie Kingston, Homicide, & ???)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbYDzIULDts
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