Wrestling Past And Present: 06/02/20

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

Mat Memory- Kerry Von Erich vs. Greg Valentine - Missouri State Title (Japanese Commentary)

From February 11, 1983. Von Erich defends the NWA Missouri State Title against Greg Valentine on a card that saw Ric Flair and Bruiser Brody go to a 60 minute Broadway. This footage, as is quickly apparent, came from Japanese television. All-Japan was on hand that night to capture Giant Baba winning the PWF title from Harley Race.

It should also be noted that Valentine was at this time the United States champion in the Mid-Atlantic region, making this a match between the holders of what were widely considered the two most prestigious regional belts in the NWA during this era.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSxCOJp6a0s

Mat Memory- Tito Santana vs Cowboy Bob Orton (WWF)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLNwICd15OA

Mat Memory- Harley Race vs Wahoo McDaniel (NWA Title Match, February 10, 1978)

From the Sam Houston Coliseum, February 10, 1978 for the NWA Title. Perhaps the only surviving footage of a complete match between these two double-tough competitors.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfXbvQS5YHU

Mat Memory- Kerry Von Erich vs Harley Race 1981

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXEGOqsY7F4

Tony Khan Reveals That Hulk Hogan Is Banned From AEW Shows (Like Hogan Really Gives Two Shits)

I guess this is the only thing Khan could scrape up to try, and keep his name relevant, LMAO!

AEW President & CEO Tony Khan took to Twitter today and revealed that WWE Hall of Famer Hulk Hogan is banned from all AEW events.

It appears Khan is banning Hogan due to the racist comments debacle that he was involved in from a few years back. Khan revealed the ban when responding to Hogan's ex-wife Linda Hogan and her comments on the rioting & looting going on around the country amid the positive protests for George Floyd.

Linda wrote, "watching the looting , it's all afro Americans, not sure how robbing and stealing set the record straight but if they want to be heard they need to be civilized."

Khan responded and referred to Linda as Hogan's wife. They have been divorced since 2009.

"You've now joined your husband in being banned from all AEW shows. Congratulations," Khan wrote to Linda".

Trust me when I say, they BOTH, probably don't give two shits.

Of all the things Tony Khan could do to bring attention to himself, THIS, is it? Really?

Instead of looking for weak, lame ways to bring attention to yourself, why not go and find a way to change Brodie Lee's lame gimmick that isn't getting over with anyone? Why not explain the reason why one of your EVP's insisted on booking himself to be champion (Cody)?

Why not do that? NNAA, that would make too much sense. Just go ahead and proclaim someone, who isn't even interested in working for your wrestling company (Because he's under a WWE contract, dumb ass) is banned from coming to your wrestling company's shows. Yeah do that, that makes 'just sssoo much more sense'..

And uum, Tony.. YYOO HHOOO, Tony.. Guess what, there's one small thing you forgot when you were trying to make your name relevant again.. Guess what dipshit.. LINDA ISN'T MARRIED TO HIM ANYMORE, JACK ASS!!

Feel stupid Tonyboy? We know you do.

Another example of why Tony Khan, is a fucking moron.

STAR STEVENS, LUIS 'CASANOVA' DASA AND MICHAEL BLADE HAVE PASSED AWAY

also sad to report the passing of long-time Florida and Georgia referee Steven "Star Stevens" Perry. Perry, 63, passed away on 5/25, but his passing was only just announced. For more information on his passing and his services this Thursday click here. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/tampa-fl/steven-perry-9198545

GRONKOWSKI GONE FROM WWE, BOBBY FULTON HEALTH UPDATE, ANGLE TURNS DOWN WWE

Rob Gronkowski has executed a release from his WWE deal and will not be working for the company going forward. Many wrestling news sites have been told by WWE sources that is accurate.

Gronkowski was originally slated to appear and compete at Summerslam, but with that event no longer taking place in Boston, those plans had been less likely to go forward, especially after Gronkowski opted to return to the National Football League. He captured the WWE 24/7 title at Wrestlemania 36 and showcased it during media appearances in recent weeks. R-Truth recaptured the title on last night's episode of Raw.

Gronkowski, who is extremely close to Mojo Rawley, announced his retirement from the NFL only to be later traded to the Tampa Bay Bucaneers in order to return to playing alongside Tom Brady, who had also joined that team.

On his Facebook page, Bobby Fulton announced, "Most of my cancer is gone except for a small tumor. They will be looking into it more on Friday. Please continue to keep me in your thoughts and prayers."

Fulton announced in December 2019 that he had been diagnosed with throat cancer.

Fulton, 59, has been wrestling since he was 16, originally in Ohio before working for a number of different territories including Memphis, Mid-South, World Class Championship Wrestling, Jim Crockett Promotions, WCW, Smoky Mountain Wrestling and internationally, Stampede Wrestling and All Japan Pro Wrestling. He and the late Tommy Rogers, as The Fantastics, were one of the best teams of the 1980s, specifically when feuding with The Midnight Express and The Sheepherders. Fulton made at least one appearance in the WWF in the late 1990s. In recent years, Fulton has remained active around professional wrestling, promoting and occasionally still wrestling while making appearances at different wrestling convention and signing events.

In an interview with CBR.com, WWE Hall of Famer Kurt Angle revealed that he turned down an offer to return to WWE TV regularly as Matt Riddle's manager on Smackdown.

"I think that Matt Riddle is going to be one of the faces of the [WWE], he has all the ability, said Angle. "His personality is great. At first, it's a little odd. But once you get to know him, he's very likable and that's what he's going to get from the fans. They're going to love this kid. And he proves it in the ring. He's phenomenal in the ring. There's no doubt about that. But his whole bro gimmick thing works really well. And he's going to do extremely well. WWE has offered me a job to manage him. Unfortunately, I turned it down due to a few different reasons, but I would have loved to manage him. It just wasn't the right time."

Interview with CBR.Com is here.. https://www.cbr.com/kurt-angle-turned-down-wwe-offer-manage-matt-riddle/

Angle officially announced Riddle would be coming to the blue brand this past Friday.

Angle, who was released as a talent and producer in April, appeared on WWE NXT last week as the guest official for Riddle's farewell on WWE NXT against Timothy Thatcher.

05/30/20 - Warren Hayes interviews LuFisto!

Mr. Warren Hayes interviews legendary wrestler LuFisto to talk about CZW's rebranding of women pay-per-view events with misrepresenting and sexualized names.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRH3bMT0_BA

Mat Memory- Tony Atlas vs. Kamala (Houston 1983/02/25)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vv6p_ZUYAyQ

Over The Top Wrestling Presents: National Stadium Showcase

Join us as we take a look at some of the best independent wrestling action
from The National Stadium in #Dublin #Ireland

Hosted by Tony Kelly

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bBQ9F0C00I

Cowboy James Storm & Nick Aldis | What's Causin Aldis 002

On the 2nd episode of What's Causin Aldis, Nick Aldis sits down with the Cowboy James Storm for an in-depth discussion between two rivals and contemporaries in professional wrestling

James Storm and Nick Aldis discuss their time in TNA Impact Wrestling telling stories about facing each other, road stories and their exits from the company. James discusses the real-life issues with Billy Corgan during the TNA era and how it is to work with him on #NWAPowerrr. Also James Storm shares the real reason he did not join WWE NXT back in 2015 and it's not what you think.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VL-aKu3Y59k