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Friday, September 4, 2020
Cease & Desist Order To Former WWE Star Paul Roma's Wrestling School Rescinded
the Paradise Pro Wrestling school and promotion was recently hit with a cease & desist letter from the city of East Haven, Connecticut, forcing them to close. The school is owned by former WWE and WCW star Paul Roma, and former WWE enhancement talent Mario Mancini.
PAPW, which bills itself as family-friendly entertainment with a mix of old school wrestling & modern professional wrestling, was issued the C&D in late August, ordering them to shut down because their school was deemed a violation of local zoning laws, which list "wrestling studios" as Adult Oriented Businesses. The city order classifies Adult Oriented Businesses as adult book stores, adult motion picture theaters, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult video sales and/or rentals, adult cabarets, adult novelty businesses, and adult personal service business and/or establishment, which was bold in the C&D that the promotion received, indicating that this is what they are accusing PAPW of being.
The city classified PAPW of being a "wrestling studios" business, as mentioned in the order. They ordered PAPW to immediately cease & desist all wrestling activity at the location, noting that failure to comply could result in fines and/or criminal charges. The promotion did have 30 days to appeal from the date of the order.
In an update, the C&D has been officially rescinded, and the promotion has been given permission to resume training and events.
Mancini posted a Facebook video explaining the situation and thanking everyone for their support, as seen below. Mancini also thanked local officials for stepping in to help with the situation.
Mancini thanked longtime East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. for calling him this week and expeditiously taking care of the issue. He noted that PAPW has been asked to stay in East Haven, and have been given permission to operate business as usual. It was also noted that the city is changing the laws on the code due to what happened with PAPW. City officials are said to be very grateful for everything PAPW has done for East Haven, especially the PAPW charity events that Mancini's brother, "Big" Steve Tracy, has organized for local people and organizations in need.
This was not mentioned in Mancini's video but PWInsider reports that it's believed the original C&D may have come from someone who actually misunderstood what pro wrestling was. As noted, the law is being changed to prevent this from happening in the future.
Mancini noted that in 30 days or so he will be announcing a special PAPW "Thank You" show for East Haven, which will include a low price ticket that comes with other perks.
PAPW, which bills itself as family-friendly entertainment with a mix of old school wrestling & modern professional wrestling, was issued the C&D in late August, ordering them to shut down because their school was deemed a violation of local zoning laws, which list "wrestling studios" as Adult Oriented Businesses. The city order classifies Adult Oriented Businesses as adult book stores, adult motion picture theaters, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult video sales and/or rentals, adult cabarets, adult novelty businesses, and adult personal service business and/or establishment, which was bold in the C&D that the promotion received, indicating that this is what they are accusing PAPW of being.
The city classified PAPW of being a "wrestling studios" business, as mentioned in the order. They ordered PAPW to immediately cease & desist all wrestling activity at the location, noting that failure to comply could result in fines and/or criminal charges. The promotion did have 30 days to appeal from the date of the order.
In an update, the C&D has been officially rescinded, and the promotion has been given permission to resume training and events.
Mancini posted a Facebook video explaining the situation and thanking everyone for their support, as seen below. Mancini also thanked local officials for stepping in to help with the situation.
Mancini thanked longtime East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. for calling him this week and expeditiously taking care of the issue. He noted that PAPW has been asked to stay in East Haven, and have been given permission to operate business as usual. It was also noted that the city is changing the laws on the code due to what happened with PAPW. City officials are said to be very grateful for everything PAPW has done for East Haven, especially the PAPW charity events that Mancini's brother, "Big" Steve Tracy, has organized for local people and organizations in need.
This was not mentioned in Mancini's video but PWInsider reports that it's believed the original C&D may have come from someone who actually misunderstood what pro wrestling was. As noted, the law is being changed to prevent this from happening in the future.
Mancini noted that in 30 days or so he will be announcing a special PAPW "Thank You" show for East Haven, which will include a low price ticket that comes with other perks.
Patera Paralyzes Opponent, Gets Fined And Lou Albano Reacts 10-18-77
What begins as a typical squash match becomes a catastrophic crisis as Ken Patera, "World's Strongest Human Being", paralyzes his opponent with the dreaded swinging neck breaker. He refuses to break the hold, six wrestlers hit the ring and WWWF President Willie Gilzenberg suspends Patera. The aftermath shows manager, Captain Lou Albano, negotiating a truce with Gilzenberg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBu3Kj6xD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBu3Kj6xD4
WCW Fabulous Freebirds vs Dick Slater & Dick Murdoch - 1991
The first match of WCW's World Tag Team Title Tournament took place in 1991 on TBS's "WCW Saturday Night". It was heels vs. heels as The Hardliners, Dirty Dick Murdoch & Dick Slater battled The Fabulous Freebirds, Michael PS Hayes & Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin.
Commentators: Jim Ross & Paul E. Dangerously.
Interviewer: Gordon Solie
Ring Announcer: Gary Michael Cappetta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWjv5wVG5Uk
Commentators: Jim Ross & Paul E. Dangerously.
Interviewer: Gordon Solie
Ring Announcer: Gary Michael Cappetta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWjv5wVG5Uk
Ox Baker Attacks Chicago Wrestling Office Exec
During an interview to promote an upcoming Chicago event, Ox Baker thought representatives from Bob Luce's Chicago wrestling office were making fun of him. You can see the anger rising in Ox and then WHAM! Judging from the interview and the outrageous fashion, this happened in the mid-1970s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG08WVs5E1E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG08WVs5E1E
MWA Rated X's Greatest Hits
*Video rolls during the second match, but does straighten up*
Mountain Wrestling Association
This is a compilation video featuring some of the classic matches of Rated X from the MWA.
1. Rated X vs Wolfie D. w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
2. Rated X w/ "Gentleman" Jim Chadwick vs "Superstar" Bill Dundee
3. Dog Kennel Cage Match
Rated X vs Paul Diamond
4. Rated X vs Prince Justice (AKA The Monster Abyss/Joseph Park) w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
5. Dog Kennel Cage Match
Rated X vs Prince Justice w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
6. Rated X vs Tracy Smothers w/ Princess Patty
7. Rated X vs Tracy Smothers w/ Princess Patty
8. Rated X vs Paul Diamond w/ Princess Patty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Y2hj6CSZY
Mountain Wrestling Association
This is a compilation video featuring some of the classic matches of Rated X from the MWA.
1. Rated X vs Wolfie D. w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
2. Rated X w/ "Gentleman" Jim Chadwick vs "Superstar" Bill Dundee
3. Dog Kennel Cage Match
Rated X vs Paul Diamond
4. Rated X vs Prince Justice (AKA The Monster Abyss/Joseph Park) w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
5. Dog Kennel Cage Match
Rated X vs Prince Justice w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
6. Rated X vs Tracy Smothers w/ Princess Patty
7. Rated X vs Tracy Smothers w/ Princess Patty
8. Rated X vs Paul Diamond w/ Princess Patty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Y2hj6CSZY
Laynie Luck vs. Brooke Valentine - Women's Championship - Zelo Pro
Sat. Aug. 15, 2020
Chicago, IL - Joe's On Weed St.
Zelo Pro presents Stronger Together was the return event for the promotion after the global pandemic began.
Main Event
Women's Championship Match
Laynie Luck (c) vs. Brook Valentine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq0_cQPBOVA
Chicago, IL - Joe's On Weed St.
Zelo Pro presents Stronger Together was the return event for the promotion after the global pandemic began.
Main Event
Women's Championship Match
Laynie Luck (c) vs. Brook Valentine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq0_cQPBOVA
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