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Tuesday, April 14, 2020
USA Championship Wrestling Episode 98 - 4/11/20
Matty Star, Chris Styles, Danny Dollar, Cam The Prince, and many more are in action on this episode!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37TX0Xm8i6A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37TX0Xm8i6A
Sheriff's Deputies Called To WWE PC Over COVID-19 Order
The Orange County Sheriff's Department reportedly visited the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL several times over the last few weeks, in March and April, to tell the company that it was not in compliance with the "stay-at-home" Executive Order issued by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, and that they had to shut the tapings down, according to Orlando reporters Jon Alba and Stephanie Coueignoux.
Alba reports that Orange County deputies were called again on Monday regarding the live RAW that aired on the USA Network. However, the new Executive Order from DeSantis, signed on April 9, already allowed for WWE to continue operations as an essential business. There's no word on who was calling the sheriff's department or how many calls they received since March. Coueignoux said deputies told her that on Monday "someone called to say there would be taping at the location that evening" and they responded to the Performance Center again before RAW, but the April 9 order allowed WWE to continue.
As noted, Governor DeSantis issued an amended Executive Order this past Thursday, April 9, that deemed WWE an essential business, allowing them to stay in business.
The full memo from the Division of Emergency Management, from the amended Executive Order from DeSantis, allows WWE and other sports-related businesses to resume operations. The amended order, issued to the Florida Division of Emergency Management from DeSantis and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz, includes the following:
As Director of the Division of Emergency Management, designated the State Coordinating Officer per Executive Order 20-52 for the public health emergency (COVID-19), in accordance with Executive Order 20-91 I approve the following as additions to the list of "essential services" for the purposes of that Executive Order:
1. Employees at services and programs addressing metal health, substance abuse, domestic violence and other urgent counseling, to the extent those services may be offered within social distancing guidelines.
2. Employees at theme park and entertainment complexes, zoological parks and facilities, and aquarium facilities, all of which are closed to the general public, who are necessary for: (a) ensuring the health, safety and security of persons, animals, and property (b) maintaining the value of inventory; (c) preserving plant, property and equipment condition; (d) maintaining regulatory compliance; (e) processing payroll and employee benefits; (f) facilitating the availaility of employees working remotely; and (g) other activities otherwise necessary to preserve and maintain the facilities.
3. Employees at a professional sports and media production with a national adience - including any athletes, entertainers, production team, executive team, media team and any others necessary to facilitate including services supporting such production - only if the location is closed to the general public.
That last item would apparently allow WWE and AEW to continue taping in the state of Florida, on closed sets, as they have national audiences. There's no word yet on if this means AEW will return to Daily's Place in Jacksonville, or if they will remain in Norcross, GA for their next set of tapings. They reportedly have enough content to run through mid-May.
Alba noted that DeSantis commented on WWE at a press conference today.
DeSantis said he feels the people need to support events if they can be done safely like NASCAR, and Woods-Mickelson. The Governor said, "Obviously WWE, there's no crowd or anything, so it's a very small number of people. So we just look at it at a case by case basis."
DeSantis was also asked specifically about essential businesses being given the OK to operate and WWE was used as the example, according to Alba. It was noted that DeSantis briefly touched the topic, then spoke at length on other sports he'd like to see back operating in the Sunshine State, emphasizing their importance. He then walked off the podium. Alba stressed that the amended order means just about any Florida sports league can resume operations now, but they're choosing not to. The NBA's Orlando Magic could hold a scrimmage game tomorrow if they wanted to.
We noted on Monday that Orange County, FL Mayor Jerry Demings revealed at a press conference how WWE was originally deemed non-essential, but that was changed after "some conversation" with DeSantis' officer in regards the stay-at-home order. Demings said then WWE was allowed to remain open, but he did not mention other sports leagues being included in that amended order. As noted in a later report on Monday, spokesperson from DeSantis office told ESPN on Monday evening that such services were deemed essential "because they are critical to Florida's economy."
Regarding Monday's press conference held by Orange County Mayor Demings, it was noted that county officials are the ones that originally deemed WWE to be an unessential business, after a review. That was overturned by DeSantis' office with the amended Executive Order, which allowed all sports leagues to continue, as mentioned above.
Alba reports that Orange County deputies were called again on Monday regarding the live RAW that aired on the USA Network. However, the new Executive Order from DeSantis, signed on April 9, already allowed for WWE to continue operations as an essential business. There's no word on who was calling the sheriff's department or how many calls they received since March. Coueignoux said deputies told her that on Monday "someone called to say there would be taping at the location that evening" and they responded to the Performance Center again before RAW, but the April 9 order allowed WWE to continue.
As noted, Governor DeSantis issued an amended Executive Order this past Thursday, April 9, that deemed WWE an essential business, allowing them to stay in business.
The full memo from the Division of Emergency Management, from the amended Executive Order from DeSantis, allows WWE and other sports-related businesses to resume operations. The amended order, issued to the Florida Division of Emergency Management from DeSantis and State Coordinating Officer Jared Moskowitz, includes the following:
As Director of the Division of Emergency Management, designated the State Coordinating Officer per Executive Order 20-52 for the public health emergency (COVID-19), in accordance with Executive Order 20-91 I approve the following as additions to the list of "essential services" for the purposes of that Executive Order:
1. Employees at services and programs addressing metal health, substance abuse, domestic violence and other urgent counseling, to the extent those services may be offered within social distancing guidelines.
2. Employees at theme park and entertainment complexes, zoological parks and facilities, and aquarium facilities, all of which are closed to the general public, who are necessary for: (a) ensuring the health, safety and security of persons, animals, and property (b) maintaining the value of inventory; (c) preserving plant, property and equipment condition; (d) maintaining regulatory compliance; (e) processing payroll and employee benefits; (f) facilitating the availaility of employees working remotely; and (g) other activities otherwise necessary to preserve and maintain the facilities.
3. Employees at a professional sports and media production with a national adience - including any athletes, entertainers, production team, executive team, media team and any others necessary to facilitate including services supporting such production - only if the location is closed to the general public.
That last item would apparently allow WWE and AEW to continue taping in the state of Florida, on closed sets, as they have national audiences. There's no word yet on if this means AEW will return to Daily's Place in Jacksonville, or if they will remain in Norcross, GA for their next set of tapings. They reportedly have enough content to run through mid-May.
Alba noted that DeSantis commented on WWE at a press conference today.
DeSantis said he feels the people need to support events if they can be done safely like NASCAR, and Woods-Mickelson. The Governor said, "Obviously WWE, there's no crowd or anything, so it's a very small number of people. So we just look at it at a case by case basis."
DeSantis was also asked specifically about essential businesses being given the OK to operate and WWE was used as the example, according to Alba. It was noted that DeSantis briefly touched the topic, then spoke at length on other sports he'd like to see back operating in the Sunshine State, emphasizing their importance. He then walked off the podium. Alba stressed that the amended order means just about any Florida sports league can resume operations now, but they're choosing not to. The NBA's Orlando Magic could hold a scrimmage game tomorrow if they wanted to.
We noted on Monday that Orange County, FL Mayor Jerry Demings revealed at a press conference how WWE was originally deemed non-essential, but that was changed after "some conversation" with DeSantis' officer in regards the stay-at-home order. Demings said then WWE was allowed to remain open, but he did not mention other sports leagues being included in that amended order. As noted in a later report on Monday, spokesperson from DeSantis office told ESPN on Monday evening that such services were deemed essential "because they are critical to Florida's economy."
Regarding Monday's press conference held by Orange County Mayor Demings, it was noted that county officials are the ones that originally deemed WWE to be an unessential business, after a review. That was overturned by DeSantis' office with the amended Executive Order, which allowed all sports leagues to continue, as mentioned above.
HHMM, Isn't THIS Quite Convenient - FLORIDA DEEMING WWE 'ESSENTIAL' DRAWS CRITICISM, POLITICAL TIES EXAMINED
Florida governor Ron DeSantis' decision to deem "professional sports and media production with a national audience" as essential businesses, clearing the path for WWE, AEW, and UFC to run events, drew criticism Tuesday with Linda McMahon coming into focus.
WWE resumed their regular weekly TV schedule at the Orlando, FL, Performance Center Monday, just three days after Vince McMahon changed his mind on the doorstep of a multi-day taping that would have covered the company for weeks.
Questions were raised at how they were able to make that decision given the state's previous order that only essential businesses remain open. On Monday, that was answered as it was revealed the state government issued a memo on April 9th that all professional sports could return to business if the location was closed to the public.
Coverage of the decision was featured in a variety of news outlets that don't normally cover wrestling like CNBC, The Guardian, USA Today, and more.
Stephanie Coueignoux and Jon Alba of Central Florida's Spectrum News 13 performed a further investigation into the situation Tuesday, noting that the Orange County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to the PC in both March and April, advising WWE they were not in compliance and would have to close down. Days later, pro sports, including WWE, ere added to the essential business list.
However, Spectrum News 13, providing a timeline, found that the change of heart came on the same day as a pro-President Donald Trump super PAC (political action committee) announced that they were going to spend $18.5 million in both the Tampa and Orlando markets. That super PAC is headed up by Linda McMahon, Vince McMahon's wife, and the former head of Trump's Small Business Administration. DeSantis has been known as an ally of Trump, a WWE Hall-of-Famer and friends with Vince.
Vince's decision to resume live WWE programming at the PC happened the next day.
In a statement to Spectrum 13, DeSantis' office said WWE was critical to Florida's economy and the employees at those locations benefit. WWE was set to hold WrestleMania in Tampa this year, generating millions for the local economy, before having to move it to the PC.
While no make-good for WrestleMania has been announced, Tampa could be a fallback option if WWE is unable to hold next year's event in Los Angeles, CA, as previously scheduled due to lingering issues related to the pandemic.
On Tuesday afternoon, Trump said at a press conference that Vince and UFC president Dana White would join a group of sports commissioners in helping figure out how to get things "re-opened" in the country.
WWE resumed their regular weekly TV schedule at the Orlando, FL, Performance Center Monday, just three days after Vince McMahon changed his mind on the doorstep of a multi-day taping that would have covered the company for weeks.
Questions were raised at how they were able to make that decision given the state's previous order that only essential businesses remain open. On Monday, that was answered as it was revealed the state government issued a memo on April 9th that all professional sports could return to business if the location was closed to the public.
Coverage of the decision was featured in a variety of news outlets that don't normally cover wrestling like CNBC, The Guardian, USA Today, and more.
Stephanie Coueignoux and Jon Alba of Central Florida's Spectrum News 13 performed a further investigation into the situation Tuesday, noting that the Orange County Sheriff's Department was dispatched to the PC in both March and April, advising WWE they were not in compliance and would have to close down. Days later, pro sports, including WWE, ere added to the essential business list.
However, Spectrum News 13, providing a timeline, found that the change of heart came on the same day as a pro-President Donald Trump super PAC (political action committee) announced that they were going to spend $18.5 million in both the Tampa and Orlando markets. That super PAC is headed up by Linda McMahon, Vince McMahon's wife, and the former head of Trump's Small Business Administration. DeSantis has been known as an ally of Trump, a WWE Hall-of-Famer and friends with Vince.
Vince's decision to resume live WWE programming at the PC happened the next day.
In a statement to Spectrum 13, DeSantis' office said WWE was critical to Florida's economy and the employees at those locations benefit. WWE was set to hold WrestleMania in Tampa this year, generating millions for the local economy, before having to move it to the PC.
While no make-good for WrestleMania has been announced, Tampa could be a fallback option if WWE is unable to hold next year's event in Los Angeles, CA, as previously scheduled due to lingering issues related to the pandemic.
On Tuesday afternoon, Trump said at a press conference that Vince and UFC president Dana White would join a group of sports commissioners in helping figure out how to get things "re-opened" in the country.
Mat Memory- The Best of Matt Hardy | Future Stars of Wrestling
FSW: The Best of Matt Hardy
1) Matt Hardy vs. Brian Cage | October 24, 2014
2) Matt Hardy vs. Killer Kross | Steel Cage Match | August 28, 2016
3) Lava Lounge: Matt Hardy | March 12, 2017
4) Matt Hardy vs. Eli Drake | March 12, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCL8z2Ace-w
1) Matt Hardy vs. Brian Cage | October 24, 2014
2) Matt Hardy vs. Killer Kross | Steel Cage Match | August 28, 2016
3) Lava Lounge: Matt Hardy | March 12, 2017
4) Matt Hardy vs. Eli Drake | March 12, 2017
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCL8z2Ace-w
Mat Memory- Maria Kanellis v Angelina Love (Warriors Of Wrestling)
Maria Kanellis and Angelina Love is taken from Warriors of Wrestling presents "UNDER THE LIGHTS" back on 8/24/13...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOebjWGwVb8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yOebjWGwVb8
Mat Memory- Matt Striker v Chris Steeler (Warriors Of Wrestling)
MATCH is between former WWE superstar Matt Striker and Chris Steeler and is taken from the Warriors of Wrestling "10 Year Anniversary Night 2" back on 12/2/17..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6o6AN-GCOU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6o6AN-GCOU
AWF (Minnesota) On 45TV - Episode 151 (No DQ: The System vs Petey Brown)
Original Air Date - April 11th, 2020
This week on the AWF, it's the final dance between "Downtown" Petey Brown and the Current AWF General Manger The System!! Everything is on the line! If Petey Brown wins, The System is fired and gone from AWF! But if The System wins, Petey Brown will be forced to join 0 Sympathy and he will have to kiss The System's a$$.
Plus, catch the wild finale to JDX vs Gordon III
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38CnxP-eoyE
This week on the AWF, it's the final dance between "Downtown" Petey Brown and the Current AWF General Manger The System!! Everything is on the line! If Petey Brown wins, The System is fired and gone from AWF! But if The System wins, Petey Brown will be forced to join 0 Sympathy and he will have to kiss The System's a$$.
Plus, catch the wild finale to JDX vs Gordon III
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38CnxP-eoyE
Mat Memory- Shawn Spears (AEW) vs. MOOSE (Impact Wrestling) - Atomic Wrestling - 1st Time Ever!
On Friday June 14th 2019 - Atomic Revolutionary Wrestling held it's 3rd Annual "Star Spangled Slammer" event at the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa Florida. We had this historic 1st time ever match up between current AEW star SHAWN SPEARS vs. Current Impact Wrestling star MOOSE and it all took place at ARW.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TujerSDZ9oo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TujerSDZ9oo
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