Friday, April 30, 2021
Lou Thesz interviews: Ox Baker
Air date: june/july 1986 From the PAWA promotion Int: Ox Baker Ox Baker vs ??? (Lou thesz & Spike Huber on commentary) Int: Ox Baker
Gaston LaRue and Billy Mattern vs Angus Barnett and Kash Jackson Supreme Wrestling 4/24/21
"Mr. By the Book" Gaston LaRue and "The Misfit" Billy Mattern take on Angus Barnett and "The Gatekeeper" Kash Jackson at Supreme Wrestling 4/24/2021
Victory Championship Wrestling- VCW 2021 Episode 09
In this episode, The Zero Alliance Heavyweight Champion, Spi Ral defends his championship against Ben Buchanan. Aidan Miles goes one-on-one with Chris Mason. The Superstars battle it out with the Violent Gentlemen. Plus in a triple treat match, The “Bun” Christian Pierce, AJ Cazana, & Dany Only go to war. Don’t miss out on this one.
Supreme Wrestling Last Word 4/29/2021
Hear from your favorite Supreme stars as they gear up for Final Friday for April 2021
Border Town Pro Wrestling- Ep.88 Lethal Lottery Battle Royal
26 men will enter only 1 will walk away with guaranteed BTPW Title shot at One Hell of a Show Vol.3 Who will survive the Lethal Lottery Battle Royal?
Warriors of Wrestling presents "New Breed" March 2021
This FREE EVENT is Warriors of Wrestling presents "New Breed" back in March of 2021. Match Listing: 1. Prolific v Destination NOw 2. W.O.W Women's championship - Nikki Addams v Tina San Antonio 3. Abraham Khan v Benjamin Quinn 4. Setting the standard - Chris Steeler show with Team Talent 5. Max Bane v E-Roc 6. Midnight Classics v Big Action Dones & Cuda Monatana 7. Intergender Match - Jade v El Italiano 8. W.O.W tag team championship - Hostile Collecitve v Frat Party v Chris Steeler & Scotty Priest 9. W.O.W Heavy Weight championship - Darius Carter v Vinny Pacifico v Roger Mendez
World League Wrestling Thursday Night Showdown - Episode #132 | Never-before-seen matches!
Welcome back to World League Wrestling Thursday Night Showdown! Tonight, you'll see some video that has never hit the airwaves here at WLW, and that's footage from WLW Night of Champions 2! To kick off, you'll hear from the World's Strongest Man and #WWE Superstar/Legend- Mark Henry and then see the following matches: Kyle Roberts vs. Steve Anthony Crowning of the first-ever WLW Jr. Heawvyweight Champion - Jon Webb vs. Jayden Dominic Rose This episode does not feature commentary Continue supporting professional wrestling!
Gaston LaRue vs Angus Barnett Supreme Wrestling 4/24/2021
"Mr. By the Book" Gaston LaRue takes on Angus Barnett at Supreme Wrestling 4/24/2021
Thursday, April 29, 2021
Rocky Mountain Pro CHARGED; ep 239
This week on CHARGED, Danger Dean looks to regain the Rocky Mountain Pro Championship as he takes on Dustin Uhrich in the Main Event. Rachelle Riveter defends the Lockettes Championship against Lola. And the First Sgt of Grunt Styles brings the Violence of Action to Rocky Mountain Pro.
It's That Time Again, To Put A "Mark" In Their Place.. Because As Usual, It's Always Easy To Do.
I keep saying, over and over, that "Marks" shouldn't try bracing up on me.. BUT, they never learn and they always, as usual, reply the same way.
Anyone who truly knows the wrestling business knows that a booker, "booking" his buddy to be champion, is one of the oldest tricks in the wrestling book.
Don Callis, booker for Impact, booking Kenny Omega to win the Impact World title, was something you knew was coming. I knew it was going to happen the moment it was announced.
Because of INSTEAD, putting a younger wrestler over, or raising him up to a higher level (Rich Swann in this case), which WOULD'VE been, the thing to do if you truly 'wanted' to help create or boost a newer star (so to speak).. Callis went and just gave his ol buddy and pal the Impact title and only Callis and Omega see this as a 'major' thing, while 98% of the fans, sans the AEW "Marks" mind you, have pretty much said "eeehhh, so what".
If you truly wanted a "buzz" you would've had Swann go over and win the AEW World Title.. EVEN, if the title was held by Swann for say, two weeks.. THAT would've created a bigger, yet better buzz than Omega not doing the job for Swann.
But, when you know something like that, like i do, and called it the way it went down, BEFORE it went down, like I did.. There's ALWAYS gonna be some 'Mark" Somewhere with hurt feelings that's gonna try and get himself over at my expense.
Needless to say.. THIS 'mark', like all the other ones I've put in check, failed and was indeed, put in his place as well.
It's to the point I could almost predict ahead of time what reply is gonna come because 'Marks' when they brace me, ALWAYS, ALWAYS.. Give the same ol replies. Which makes it so easy for me to run rings around them with basically, no effort needed, whatsoever.
I keep saying, someday "Marks' will make it a challenge for me.. Someday, won't be.. Today. :)
Someone at "Keep It 100" Gets Checked Because I.. "Kept It 100" And Obviously Know The Truth.
I mean, seriously.. Why would someone AT "Keep It 100" even Thin k they could get over with a lie when the proof they're lying can easily be pulled up?
This makes whoever AT "Keep it 100" look just as stupid as the "Marks" I put in check on a regualar basis.
BUT... People insist on being stupid so since they insist on, being stupid? Why not show just how, stupid they really are.
This was, as you're gonna see, WAY TOO EASY to accomplish. Then again, it usually is always this way. :)
Wednesday, April 28, 2021
Ric Flair vs Jerry Lawler Whos The NWA Champion (August 1982 Memphis)
EC3 vs. Midas Kreed - Match Madness 1st Round Contest
Daily Wrestling stars EC3 and Midas Kreed go one-on-one in the opening round of the Match Madness tournament! See a new match EVERY day throughout March 2021! First round matches have a 15 minute time limit. Your host is Lena Gonzales, with commentary from Kevin "KG" Gill and Jake Black!
EC3 vs. Hero Leu - Match Madness 2nd Round Contest
Daily Wrestling stars EC3 and Hero Leu go one-on-one in the second round of the Match Madness tournament! See a new match EVERY day throughout March 2021! Second round matches have a 20 minute time limit. Your host is Lena Gonzales, with commentary from Kevin "KG" Gill and Jake Black!
EC3 vs. Lee Moriarty - Match Madness Quarter Final Contest
Daily Wrestling stars EC3 and Lee Moriarty are back for the Quarter-Final Round of the Match Madness tournament! See a new match EVERY day throughout March 2021! Quarter-final round matches have a 25 minute time limit. Your host is Lena Gonzales, with commentary from Kevin "KG" Gill and Jake Black!
MLW Fusion 130: Tom Lawlor vs. Marshall Von Erich | Salina's final opportunity?
•“Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Marshall Von Erich •Ross Von Erich vs. Dominic Garrini •Hijo de La Park vs. Bu Ku Dao For the first-time ever Marshall will meet Tom Lawlor ONE-on-ONE, by newlawoffice.com! Fresh off winning the New Japan Strong Openweight Championship, Lawlor looks to keep his winning streak intact but does an iron claw await him? Marshall spent a month on the sidelines with an injured knee. Cleared to return to competition, Marshall Von Erich is chomping at the bit to get the 2020 Opera Cup winner inside the squared circle. Lawlor and the Von Erichs have a long history and were once best friends. Lawlor even recruited the Von Erichs to join MLW… only for Lawlor to become bitter and betray the Von Erichs. Now the stage is set for a big 1-on-1 clash. Who will have their hand raised? In a prelude to the main event, Ross Von Erich will square off against world class Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gold medalist Dominic Garrini. The bout marks Ross' return to the states. The elder Von Erich had spent several weeks on an excursion in Japan training under the tutelage of Keiji Mutoh, better known as the Great Muta. Despite going rogue on Azteca Underground’s proprietor, Salina de la Renta has been given one more opportunity by the mysterious El Jefe. With Los Parks last week seemingly unhappy with her, Salina finds herself at a crossroads after going into business for herself and ignoring El Jefe's game plan for the Muertes/Hammerstone match. Hijo de LA Park faces a man entering the middleweight contest with immense momentum in Bu Ku Dao. The 5' fan favorite defeated TJP last week in the biggest win of his career. Could Salina face severe consequences if Hijo de LA Park losses? Alicia Atout chats one on one with Alex Hammerstone as he responds to CONTRA and continues to push for his ultimate goal, a one on one World Heavyweight title fight with Jacob Fatu! World Middleweight Champion Lio Rush and “The Young GOAT” Myron Reed take questions from the media ahead of their blockbuster World title rematch next Wednesday night! Join Ray Flores, fight analyst Saint Laurent, and backstage correspondent Alicia Atout for a night of top ranked competition.
Dishonor At Ring Of Honor Continues As Danny Cage Calls Out Joey Mercury, Will Ferrara For Their Conduct In ROH
Dan McDonald, also known as Danny Cage, took to Twitter to make some eye-opening allegations against Joey Mercury and Will Ferrara for their behavior as trainers at the Ring of Honor Dojo.
First, Cage claimed that students and coaches at the facility dealing drugs and having sex with spouses and other students was the reason he left ROH.
Cage focused on Ferrara, a veteran coach and wrestler, by criticizing his “recycled pin drill” and hinting that Ferrara engaged in sexual relations with other talent.
In another tweet, Cage explicitly alleged that Ferrara had sex with other wrestlers at the time and claimed that he still is. Then, Cage critiqued trainer Joey Mercury’s conduct. “Do gas & get someone fired,” wrote Cage.
Next, Cage accused Mercury of being intoxicated during a tryout and snapping at Hana Kimura.
In additional comments, Cage stated that Mercury has a pattern of using undesirable information to get people fired, and he also accused Mercury of assaulting a student in front of his peers.
WWE NXT Referee Was Reportedly Suspended & Banned From The WWE PC Over Controversial Heat
WWE NXT referee Drake Younger (Drake Wuertz) was reportedly suspended earlier this year and was not allowed into the Capitol Wrestling Center at the WWE Performance Center for a period of time.
Younger has found himself caught up in some controversies in recent months and now Fightful Select reports that he had his duties reduced at one point.
Younger previously worked as the head referee of NXT, but Darryl Sharma is now working that role. Younger was also considered for the job of timing NXT matches, but officials ended up offering the job to Scott Armstrong, who was briefly furloughed by the company. WWE Hall of Famer and Producer “Road Dogg” Brian James was said to be instrumental in getting his brother Scott back into the fold. Younger was also not offered the back-up timing position, which can and has also led to timing matches for WWE 205 Live. DA Brewer has taken over those duties instead.
The issues surrounding Younger continued into 2021 as he was either formally or informally suspended earlier this year, and was not allowed at the WWE Performance Center for better or for worse for a short period of time, according to the report.
An article referring to Younger as a problem for WWE was published in November 2020 and several WWE higher-ups were said to be “horrified” by what they read. This was compounded by a March incident where Younger and friends interrupted a County Commissioner’s meeting and tested how far county officials would be willing to go to enforce their mask mandate, accusing the county of being more concerned about protecting adults from COVID-19 while being unconcerned about protecting children from violence and trafficking.
When Drake was allowed to return to the WWE Performance Center, the report noted that he appeared to have subdued many mannerisms that got him “substantial heat” with co-workers in the first place.
It was also said that many in NXT are surprised Drake is still with the company, and are worried that his “radical beliefs” may have actually helped him from being fired.
A link to something on that March incident is here.
Bret Hart Names Who He Believes Triple H “Stabbed In The Back A Lot”
In an interview with Asif Zulfiqar Ali on The 81 Podcast, WWE Hall of Famer Bret Hart talked about Impact Wrestling Hall of Famer Ken Shamrock. While they never wrestled together, Hart was instrumental in getting Shamrock into the WWE in 1997 and was really hoping to work with The World’s Most Dangerous Man.
“Right from the start I wanted to wrestle Ken. I would’ve loved to have worked with him,” Hart said. “I got Ken in and trained him. I put Vader and Ken, Vader and Ken trained in my house. I had a gym in my house. But I trained Ken in there. I had a lot to do, I was the guy that brought him in and kind of got him to do wrestling. H told me he broke his hand in UFC and said ‘I can’t fight for awhile.’ I said ‘well why don’t you wrestle? Make some money doing wrestling. You’d be a big star in wrestling.’
“Ken used to be a pro wrestler before he did the UFC stuff. It wasn’t that hard to go ‘okay I’ll go back to the pro wrestling stuff.’ I said ‘let your hand mend up and heal and we’ll do wrestling stuff.’
So why didn’t the two get to work together? As Hart speculates, it was a combination of management and backstage politics at work.
“I’d have loved to work with Ken; it just never happened,” Hart stated. “I don’t know why, probably more to do with the office. In fact, I remember that Vince was going to fire him. And he (Vince) called me up and basically said ‘I’m just getting ready to call Ken Shamrock. I’m gonna fire him.’ And I said ‘why would you fire him?’ Vince was like ‘lot of guys didn’t like him in management.’ And I said ‘I don’t think you should fire him. We really need a guy like Ken Shamrock. We can use a guy like that, he can be a star and we can make money with him.’ And I changed his mind. He goes ‘okay I’ll keep him.’ And they kept him.
“He (Shamrock) did pretty good. That was all in the early going when he first showed up and did the match where he refereed me and Stone Cold. That was before he got signed so that was a few weeks before WrestleMania. But I always thought he was someone who could’ve been a way better pro wrestling star than what they allowed him to be.
“To be honest, I think Triple H didn’t like him, mostly because he was connected to me. But Triple H I remember didn’t like him and I remember Triple H was working with him a lot, was always criticizing him and talking about him. I think that was one of the guys that stabbed him in the back a lot.”
MEXICO'S CMLL SAYS ''"ADIOS AMIGOS" TO RING OF HONOR AS IT SEVERS ITS WORKING RELATIONSHIP WITH THEM
Mexico's Consejo Mundial de Lucha Libre, CMLL, has announced the termination of its strategic alliance with Ring of Honor.
CMLL has worked with ROH since 2016, with the likes of Matt Taven gaining major exposure in Mexico through the relationship.
However, some of ROH’s top stars have left CMLL on sour terms in recent times. (So much for "Honor" In Ring Of Honor, eh? ) Dragon Lee and Rush were publicly fired by the company in September 2019 and CMLL also announced Bandido will not wrestle on future shows earlier this month.
The news also comes as Rush’s new promotion, Federación Wrestling, is set to make its debut in June. Bandido and Taven have both been confirmed for the show and the company has teased some big stars will appear at the show. Silhouettes on a graphic posted on Twitter strike an uncanny resemblance to Andrade (the top middle render) and ROH’s Kenny King (the top right render).
Tuesday, April 27, 2021
Gangrel vs Blood Hunter w/Salina De La Renta (Texas Title Match)
WWE Legend "The Vampire Warrior" Gangrel and The Blood Hunter managed by Salina De La Renta battle for the SWE Fury Texas Heavyweight Title!
King Konga (The Barbarian) vs. Kimala/Ronnie Garvin & Superstar promo. WCW/Mid-Atlantic, June 1984.
King Konga takes on Kimala, the Ugandan Giant with Friday at ringside. Ronnie Garvin is ready to defend his TV Title against Jake "The Snake" Roberts and The Superstar cuts a promo on The Spoiler. WCW/Mid-Atlantic, June 1984.
Sabu Attacks Blood Hunter with Salina De La Renta After Match!
Blood Hunter Match Interrupted by Sabu Attack! Texas Heavyweight Champion The Blood Hunter managed by Salina De La Renta has an SWE Fury match that is interrupted by former WWE Superstar, The ECW Original Hardcore Legend Sabu who brutally attacks him with steel chairs and a table also gets involved in the out of control situation!
Moose vs Cody Rhodes (IMPACT! March 30, 2017)
The IMPACT Grand Championship hangs in the balance as "The American Nightmare" Cody Rhodes looks to dethrone "Mr. IMPACT Wrestling" Moose in an emotionally charged slugfest!
Monday, April 26, 2021
Victory Championship Wrestling- VCW 2021 Episode 08
In this episode, The VCW Heavyweight Champion, Big Smuve demands a match with a member of the Upper Echelon. The Lucha Samurai Takuri goes one-on-one with Justin Fleaux. Aidan Miles squares off against Sean Nelson. Action Mike Jackson returns to VCW to face off against Shane Mako. Lamar Diggs is in action against Chris Mason. Then in the Main Event. The VCW Heavyweight Champion, Big Smuve defends the championship against The Upper Echelon’s Christian Pierce.
ECW Hardcore TV | 04/26/1994
Highlights of Terry Funk taking on Sabu. A rare ECW appearance from Beautiful Bobby Eaton and Arn Anderson. The Bruise Brothers face Badd Company in tag team action. Tommy Cairo battles the Sandman. The Tazmaniac, Paul E. Dangerously, and more.
Triple H STUNS crowd at non WWE wrestling show! ( ICW- UK )
Triple H shocks the world (and fans in attendance!) by making a surprise appearance at ICW in the UK, 5 minutes away from WWE Live in the Cardiff Motorpoint Arena.
Championship Wrestling from Memphis - Episode #9
APRIL 24, 2021: We are officially on the road to the Grind City Rumble! Dustin & Maria Starr have all the action, as things are really starting to heat up with the Memphis Heritage Championship being revealed.
Here's the card for this week's Memphis Wrestling... SINGLES REMATCH | BAM BAM MALONE vs ACTION JACKSON The first match was so good, we had to have a rematch! Don't miss 2 of the fastest rising stars in Memphis Wrestling go 1 on 1, once again. WOMEN'S DIVISION MATCH | PARIS KELLY vs DIANA TAYLOR These 2 ladies are looking for their first victory in Memphis Wrestling. Who goes to the pay window, this week? TAG TEAM MATCH | PRECIOUS & RYAN REMBRANDT vs DA RUSSELL TWINS Can these 2 co-exist as a Tag Team? Cassandra Golden puts them up to the test against one of the most exciting Tag Teams in the league - Da Russell Twins! SINGLES MATCH | MEKALKOV vs BIG SWOLE Big Swole appears to be healthy and it's a good things - he has a Russian Wrecking Ball in front of him this week! 2 big men collide! SINGLES MATCH | CHRIS LEXX vs CARTER MATTHEWS It's our first look at Carter Matthews, as he squares off against Memphis mainstay Chris Lexx! MAIN EVENT CHALLENGE | AUSTIN LANE will issue a CHALLENGE to DERRICK KING - will DK accept? PLUS | Alan Steel & Johnny Dotson are not too happy with how last week ended! They aren't done with Brett Michaels just yet... and King Cobra is in their sites as well. ALSO | We'll catch up with Eric McMahon to see how things are going with Super Ed and McMahon INC.
OVW TV 1132 - "Road to OVW Retribution”
OVW National Champion "Mr. PEC-Tacular" Jessie Godderz holds a Public Amateur Wrestling Exhibition in preparation for OVW Retribution! Cash Flo is on a mission to unmask Captain Caribbean! Reverend Ronnie Roberts welcomes Mahabali Shera to “The Good Word”! Lilith Grimm takes on Arie Alexander in women’s action and much more!
Sunday, April 25, 2021
Wahoo McDaniel scuffle with The Assassins/Wahoo & Charlie Brown vs. Assassins. Mid-Atlantic, Nov 1983
Wahoo McDaniel gets rowdy with Paul Jones' Assassins during a promo. Then Wahoo and Charlie Brown From Outta Town (Boogie Woogie Man Jimmy Valiant) take them on in the ring. Mid-Atlantic, November 1983.
Sgt. Slaughter vs Col. DeBeers (Boot Camp Match)
December 13, 1988. Chicago, Illinois. The Iron Sheik and Sheik Adnan Al Kaissie interfere in the match. Diamond Dallas Page is in De Beers corner. Pre match and post match interviews included.
Saturday, April 24, 2021
Jim Cornette on Dave Meltzer Getting Punked By Charlotte Flair
Ole' Meltzer opened his mouth and inserted his foot, again.
Proving that he is a moron, Meltzer made up a lie about her and tried to have it come across as fact. And Charlotte fired right on him.
In short, Dave Meltzer got punked, period.
Here all about it, right here.
Stan Hansen confronted by Ole and Buzz till Superstar shows up. WCW, February 1983
Stan Hansen finishes his match then Ole Anderson and Buzz Sawyer show up at ringside with the intentions of ganging up on him. Then Superstar shows up and evens the odds. Hansen and Superstar cut a promo about the tag team match at the Omni. WCW, February 1983.
Friday, April 23, 2021
JAPAN ENTERS STATE OF EMERGENCY, EVENTS CANCELED
The upcoming state of emergency from April 25 to May 11 in the Tokyo, Osaka, Hyogo and Kyoto prefectures has forced various companies to cancel or postpone shows.
As such, All Japan Pro Wrestling’s Champion Carnival tournament has undergone serious changes. The Champion Carnival shows on April 25 and 29 and May 3 will all be empty arena shows instead of being held in Korakuen Hall.
The Champion Carnival show on April 28 in Yokohama is scheduled to go ahead as planned.
All Japan will hold its sixth Champion Carnival show tomorrow in Shin-Kiba 1st Ring.
The full card is:
• Atsuki Aoyagi and Rising HAYATO vs. Francesco Akira and Koji Iwamoto
• Dan Tamura and Hikaru Sato vs. Izanagi and Zeus
• Black Menso~re, Ryuki Honda, Takao Omori and Yoshitatsu vs. Hokuto Omori, Jake Lee, TAJIRI and Yusuke Kodama
• Champion Carnival: Koji Doi vs. Shinjiro Otani
• Champion Carnival: Shotaro Ashino vs. Shuji Ishikawa
• Champion Carnival: Kento Miyahara vs. Kohei Sato
• Champion Carnival: SUWAMA vs. Yuma Aoyagi
Pro Wrestling NOAH’s two THE OVATION shows on May 2 and 3 in Korakuen Hall have been cancelled due to the upcoming state of emergency.
NOAH will hold a show tomorrow in Yokohama Radiant Hall.
The full card is:
• Hajime Ohara vs. Kai Fujimura
• Junta Miyawaki and Yoshiki Inamura vs. Kinya Okada and Yasutaka Yano
• Nioh vs. Takashi Sugiura
• Katsuhiko Nakajima and Masa Kitamiya vs. Mohammed Yone and Shuhei Taniguchi
• NOSAWA Rongai vs. Yoshinari Ogawa
• HAYATA and Yuya Susumu vs. Ikuto Hidaka and Kotaro Suzuki
• Atsushi Kotoge, Daisuke Harada and Kaito Kiyomiya vs. Naomichi Marufuji, Seiki Yoshioka and YO-HEY
Big Japan Pro Wrestling has announced Isami Kodaka will attempt his fifth defense of the BJW Junior Heavyweight Championship against Great Kojika at its May Young Blood show on May 29 in Yokohama Radiant Hall.
Big Japan has cancelled its show on April 26 in Korakuen Hall.
DDT Pro-Wrestling’s two shows on May 4 and 9 will be empty arena shows instead of being held in Korakuen Hall.
Pro Wrestling FREEDOMS has cancelled its show on May 2 on Korakuen Hall.
Wednesday, April 21, 2021
Greg Valentine - Why I Refused Sting Job Match in WCW
Greg "The Hammer" Valentine talks about quitting WCW after plans for a job match to Sting. Enjoy this exclusive new shoot interview from Title Match Network, live in Las Vegas.
Magnum TA Mid-South double feature: Magnum vs. Arn Anderson/Magnum vs. Butch Reed. (1983)
Magnum TA wrestles Arn Anderson and in another match, his first title shot against "Hacksaw" Butch Reed for the North American Heavyweight Title. Mid-South Wrestling, 1983.
MLW Fusion #129: TJP vs. Bu Ku Dao | Hammerstone Press Conference | Bauer talks big MLW news
•Grudge Match: TJP vs. Bu Ku Dao •Rocky Romero vs. Gino Medina •King Mo vs. Robert Martyr Tonight 5’ tall Bu Ku Dao faces the biggest challenge of his career: defeating the bigger, more experienced TJP on Fusion, presented by http://newlawoffice.com. Teacher and student clash as popular underdog Bu Ku Dao returns to competition against the man he once idolized. The man who publicly humiliated his pupil. The man who attacked and sidelined Dao for over a month, his controversial former mentor TJP. Can Bu Ku kick off a successful comeback and teach his former mentor turned tormentor a lesson in respect? Or will TJP wipe the ring with Bu Ku Dao and send him in a career freefall? Tune in and find out! Fresh off vanquishing Mil Muertes, Alex Hammerstone has scheduled a press conference for this Wednesday night! What will the National Openweight Champ have to say? In an exclusive, “The Interview Queen” Alicia Atout will speak with MLW CEO and Founder Court Bauer. After challenging for the Caribbean Championship last week, Gino Medina looks to send a message to Holliday and the league as he faces off with Rocky Romero of New Japan Pro-Wrestling. Is Salina de la Renta in trouble? MLW will investigate rumors of ongoing issues between the empressaria and Azteca Underground’s mysterious El Jefe following allegations Salina went into business for herself in the high stakes title fight last week. Consumer alert! Caribbean Champion Richard Holliday is in the house and promises to drop an exclusive look at The Dynasty’s latest marketing campaign. PLUS: American Top Team’s King Mo in action! “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Marshall Von Erich, and more! Join Ray Flores, fight analyst Saint Laurent, and backstage correspondent Alicia Atout for a night of top ranked competition headlined by a Middleweight grudge match.
TECHNICAL MASTERPIECE? (Not this match) , X-Division On Fire! (No, Not really) | IMPACT! Highlights April 15, 2021
A three minute fifty one second highlight video of spot fest acrobatics that have no psychology or substance, "Selling" that's on the level of atrocious at best and Josh Alexander trying too many times to be Kurt Angle using the ankle lock and failing.
Mostly, it's your typical X Division match. A very LONG three minutes and fifty One seconds to say the least.
TJP's role is MLW seems to be better suited, than here in Impact.. Which would come as no surprise as this IS, Impact. Where Don Callis as a booker has been a failure, and the only one who can't seem to realized that is, Don Callis.
Instead of trying to present Josh Alexander as a poor imitation of Kurt Angle, why not just go and rehire Kurt Angle? Better to have the original than a bargain basement wannabe.
I guess Anthem doesn't wanna spend that kind of money and Alexander must come cheap, in comparison.
BUT, this is the booking 'brilliance' of Impact Wrestling (rolls eyes).
D'Lo Brown screaming "BOTH MEN ARE AMAZING" when they're clearly not, doesn't add a fucking thing to this, at all.
TJP doesn't connect with a dive off the ropes and what do we get? YET ANOTHER failed attempt at an ankle lock..
This is the point where someone in the back should be screaming "Give it a rest with the fucking ankle lock, it's too much and it's not working. Nor is it convincing after the seventh attempt at it, moron ".
Technical boredom is what this was, and here's the link so you can fall asleep to it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUzGaakNEMM
Matt Cardona Gets KNOCKED OUT, And Nobody Really Cares | IMPACT! Highlights April 15, 2021
Sami Callihan is so unconvincing in every way, I don't get why he's pushed so much here in Impact (other than, who else do they really have). He has that "Man there's got to be something better on, somewhere else" kind of feeling, every time I watch him.
A show of ECW from 1994 that I'll be watching after suffering thru this shit, WILL BE, the 'something better on, somewhere else" and that's sad.. That a show from 1994 will blow away anything that Impact has done over the last year, with ease. That says TONS about how bad this product is, and how much the bookers (Don Callkis and Scotty D'Amore) don't seem to care.
As long as they're getting paid, who cares how shitty it is, eh?
How many fucking clotheslines are they gonna do in this match? Way too many and the fact neither guy is willing to 'sell' the move? Makes using it kinda stupid at this point.
Remember when a clothesline was once considered a "deadly move"? These two obviously don't.
UUMMM, WHEN exactly was Matt Cardona 'knocked out'? After Sami got the three count Matt was STILL MOVING, DUMB ASS!
Last time I checked 'knocked out' meant you weren't moving, you were out cold.
Whoever titles these highlights really does need to get a clue, or at the least, try WATCHING the highlights all the way thru.
Then again that might be a concept that's over their head because that would involve something called logic. Which doesn't seem to exist anywhere in Impact Wrestling as I've been revealing week in, and week out, and will continue to do for weeks to come.
Here's the link to this yawner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54N4DnmtC1M
Jazz's EMOTIONAL Retirement Ceremony Where She Wrestles Again. (Retirement Doesn't Mean Wrestle One More Match, Dimwits)- IMPACT! Highlights April 15, 2021
So the new thing in Impact is, if you lose a match where your career is on the like, you actually wrestle ONE MORE MATCH, after that?
Who's the fucking dumb ass who came up with THAT logic? Don Callis, who shouldn't be booking anything, anywhere? Or Scotty D'Amore, who had his own indie company and it wasn't really that good? Either way this kind of dumb assed logic is exactly one of the things that are wrong with Impact's product. And when Anthem Sports, the owners of Impact keep allowing guys who shouldn't be booking to keep booking? THIS, is the kind of shit you're gonna get, every week.
Of course you know, some Impact 'mark' is gonna SWEAR, this was 'brilliant' booking. (rolls eyes)
Fire and Flav are more examples of how the women of Impact 'sell' better than the men. Makes you go, HHMMM, why do the male wrestlers in Impact have so much trouble 'selling' moves?
Funny how nobody seems to have an answer to that, imagine that. :)
Guess the 'do the job and just retire' idea that goes with every stipulation like that that has ever been made, wasn't for Jazz. She just HAD to get a win somehow..
"Lose and just retire? That don't work for me brother, I need a win before I leave", LOL!
I love how she says "I'm announcing my retirement". DUH! You lost a match where the stipulation was, you lose, you retire, dipshit. So there's nothing to 'announce'. You announced the obvious.
Again, logic must be something of a mystery in Impact Wrestling. Because they sure the fuck don't seem to have any when it comes to booking and writing this product.
A logic editor would be Don Callis's and Scotty D'Amore's friend right about now.
When she appears on an indie show somewhere, how much you wanna bet she'll side step the fact she's 'retired'.. Again? LOL!
Here's the link if you wanna suffer thru this nonsense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EV0RO2MKoHc
Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Havok vs Nevaeh: FULL MATCH (BTI April 15, 2021) | IMPACT Wrestling
When one of the commentators said "I think Nevaeh is gonna strike out on her own", boy was he right. On her own and right out of Impact Wrestling, LOL!
All that weight Havoc has and this is the best she can do when it comes to offensive blows?
And oh yeah, all these blows to each others faces and no blood, HHHMMMM. Guess the logic in that aspect is again lost in Impact Wrestling.
What's with the big smile on Nevaeh's face as she's being whipped from one corner to the next? Nothing like 'no selling' all the blows she's been receiving.
One good thing though, Havok 'sells' better than most of the male wrestlers on the Impact roster. Maybe they, should take notes on how to 'sell' by watching this match.
Other than that this reminds me why I'd be better off reviewing Ring Of Honor or MLW shows instead of this shit. At least with ROH and especially MLW. Their product is ten times better than this lame ass crap.
If you really want to sit thru this and have a cure for insomnia, here's the link.
Guess Spelling Correctly Doesn't Matter When Uploading Videos On YouTube
Get a load of this dumb shit.
You mean to tell me, that someone was so fucking lazy, that they couldn't take 30 seconds to get the correct spelling from Google?
Yep, as you can see. Someone was indeed, too fucking lazy.
The correct spelling is Windham, dumb ass.
The fact that someone actually thought this was correct amazes me, and what's even more amazing is that the person who did this? Is too fucking lazy to correct themselves.
Stupid is, stupid they always will be I guess.
ECW Hardcore TV | 04/19/1994
A former member of the original Dangerous Alliance makes his presence felt when Paul E. Dangerously leads Sabu to go one-on-one against the legendary Terry Funk in the main event. Plus, Kevin Sullivan and The Tazmaniac in tag team action, The Public Enemy target J.T. Smith, and much more on this edition of Eastern Championship Wrestling!
Mr. Hughes (Managed By Sheik Adnan Al Kassie) vs Superfly (Not Jimmy Snuka , Fatu Actually)- AWF 1995
From AWF 1995, Superfly(Samoan Savage/Tama of WCW/WWF fame) takes on Mr. Hughes.
Rocky Mountain Pro CHARGED; ep 237
This week on CHARGED, Mike Bennett gets his opportunity at the Rocky Mountain Pro Championship against Dustin Uhrich in the Main Event of the Night of Champions. JK Pop defend against the 3 Ring Circus. Bruce Wayans defends the CHARGED Championship against Damon Ace and The Bearded lady defends the Twitch Championship
Championship Wrestling Gulf Coast - Airdate April 18, 2021
Hosted by Bryce Boudreaux, this program airs Sundays at 10pm on CBS Lake Charles. This Week: Arizona State Championship: Ray Rosas (c) vs Dan Joseph Hollywood Heritage Championship: Richie Slade (c) vs EJ Sparks Jack Banning vs Jordan Clearwater Plus more!
Monday, April 19, 2021
WrestlingInc Columnist Is Definitely Wrong On This one
A writer at WrestlingInc made an ASSumption without really thinking it thru. So since he either doesn't see the big picture, or doesn't WANT to see the big picture.. It'll have to be up to me to show what the bigger picture is.
Here's the story I'm talking about.
It obviously DID help their situation because now they were able to get the fuck, out of the WWE. So that's one way the complaining helped.
The other way the complaining helped? NOW, they can go to another company and get the success that the WWE obviously wasn't able to give them because their creatively challenged creative department proved once again why, they are.. "Creatively challenged".
So when they debut somewhere else and get over better than they did in the WWE, everyone will be able to imagine me saying, "Hate to say I told you so, but yet again? I told you so".
Leave it to me to show the obvious bigger picture when other 'writers' insist on failing to see it.
You can go ahead and thank me now. :)
Sunday, April 18, 2021
Barbarian vs. Brutus "The Barber" Beefcake (Hardcore Match)
WWE & WCW legends Barbarian & Brute Force (Brutus Beefcake) collide at i-Generation Wrestling in Australia on 7-30-00.
Road Warriors (Hawk & Animal) vs. Public Enemy (Rocco Rock & Johnny Grunge)
WWE, WCW, ECW, & XPW stars Ted Petty & Johnny Rotten collide with The Legion Of Doom (L.O.D.) in a Tables match at i-Generation Wrestling in Australia on 7-30-00.
OVW TV 1131 - "Seeking Retribution”
Reverend Ronnie Roberts has words with Captain Caribbean and Cash Flo on “The Good Word”! Luscious Lawrence faces a roadblock on his way to face OVW National Champion "Mr. PEC-Tacular" Jessie Godderz at OVW Retribution! Mahabali Shrera is hunted by a relentless “Iron Bear”! And in our main event - “The Nephilim” D’Mone Solavino and William Lutz collide in the first EVER “Pillar to Post” match!
Chelsea Green On WWE Release, Injuries, Vince McMahon Meeting, Kevin Dunn | Post-WWE Interview
Sean Ross Sapp and Chelsea Green speak after her WWE release.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Uc1egBX0HM
ECWA Heavy Weight champion shows up at Warriors of Wrestling
After W.O.W World Heavy Weight champion Roger Mendez defeated former WWE cruiser weight champion Nunzio at Warriors of Wrestling presents "Cause n' Effect" back on 4/17/21 ECWA Heavy Weight champion "The 5 star stud" Joey Ace showed up...but why???
Saturday, April 17, 2021
Championship Wrestling from Memphis - Episode #8
APRIL 17, 2021: Get ready for one of the most action packed editions of Memphis Wrestling YET! Brett Michaels is looking to challenge Alan Steel & Johnny Dotson, Nikki Lane is set for her rematch against The Queen, Memphis legend King Cobra is back in the house + SO MUCH MORE! Dustin & Maria Starr are ringside as we are officially on the road to the Grind City RUMBLE!
American Pro Wrestling EP #30
On this episode: -Vinnie Gambino vs Jigsaw Jack -Jett Morris in action -Bootleg Dave vs Squeeks the Clown Plus much more!!!
TWA Spring Spectacular 1990 Lawler vs Kerry Von Erich
Kat LaRue vs. Misty Blue Simmes Austin Idol vs. Paul Orndorff USWA Unified World Heavyweight Title Match: Jerry Lawler (c) vs. Kerry Von Erich Steel Cage Match: Bam Bam Bigelow vs. Tully Blanchard
Mike Bennett Says AEW Never Reached Out Following WWE Release
In an appearance on The Shining Wizards Podcast, Mike Bennett talked about his recent return to Ring of Honor. The former WWE star signed a full time deal with the promotion this past week, and said that he is really happy with the current state of the ROH product.
“It’s really cool for me because I feel what Ring of Honor is doing and doing well is not trying to do too much,” Bennet said. “They have a main focus, and that main focus is, believe it or not, professional wrestling. We are focused on actual wrestling and then sprinkling in a few things here and there. It’s focused on pure wrestling, so you have the pure division. Then you got Rush as the world champion, so then you have luchador style up there mixed with the pure division mixed with strong style. It’s like a collection of every style of wrestling mixed into one, focused on the fact that all of this is pro wrestling.
“And then you can sprinkle in The Kingdom vs. The Righteous which is a little bit more entertainment side of professional wrestling. And then you have the new group of Violence Unlimited where you can sprinkle in the violent aspect of professional wrestling. But at the core, Ring of Honor right now is focusing on being professional wrestling, which is a sport.”
Crucial to ROH’s presentation, in Bennett’s mind, is the commentary. As such he had high praise for play by play announcer Ian Riccabani and color commentator Caprice Coleman.
“I feel like I need to say this, because I think this is what adds so much to our product. It’s the commentary,” Bennett said. “The commentary is so pivotal to what we do. I was watching the pay-per-view the other night and I was sitting there thinking to myself that it’s not just a seasoning on the product. It is so pivotal to what we’re trying to get across.
“And I feel like if you took away Ian or you took away Caprice, we wouldn’t get the same feeling or the same message across. It’s that this is an actual sport with two competitors, and at the end of the day winning and losing means something and it has consequences. ”
Since returning to ROH Bennett has reunited with former Kingdom teammate Matt Taven. The reunion could not be going better for Bennett.
“This is no secret, and I think I’ll tell anyone who listens to me; Taven is my best friend” Bennett said. “In the ring, outside the ring, on TV, and in real life. He’s my best friend. So being able to go back to the company that I love and also doing it with your best friend, who I’ve been able to travel the world with and have all these experiences with, it’s the best.
“He was always there when I was going through all the trouble with WWE. When I was sick and tired and bored and frustrated and this and that, so he knows the struggle. To have someone like that who is just as excited for me as I am for him, it’s just awesome. I don’t have enough nice things to say about him and us coming back as The Kingdom.”
Later Bennett was asked about a potential appearance in All Elite Wrestling. He didn’t appear to be all that interested, instead being more focused on continuing with ROH.
“You know, they didn’t reach out to me,” Bennett said. “Wrestling is very like ‘brother, brother.’ You talk to some people, you put out feelers. Everything was always put out there, but nothing was ever like attacked. I think always in my head, with Taven, it was always Ring of Honor. I never really wanted to go anywhere else. You obviously, if you’re a businessman, and a smart businessman, you put everything out to everybody because you never want to put all your eggs in one basket.
“But you know, when I got fired, one of the first people to reach out to me was Delirious. He just sent me a winky emoji on Twitter. It was just one of those ‘Hey I got ya,” you know?’ That always meant a lot to me because Delirious took over the book when I first started in ROH. We have always had a very good relationship, and it’s always meant a lot to me. So when I got that, it was just kind of like ‘I got you pal.’ It was one of these things where I was going to put out these feelers, but I know where I’m going and I know where I want to go. So it wasn’t really like attacking anything head on."
Friday, April 16, 2021
Adrian Adonis vs Lanny Poffo Boston Gardens 12/7/1985
Very rare, one of the earliest, if not THE earliest video of Adrian Adonis with bleach blonde hair and for sure the ONLY video I have ever seen of him still wearing his leather jacket with his blonde hair and being announced as "Adorable" Adrian Adonis.
The Freebirds vs. Devastation Incorporated. WCCW, April 1984.
The Fabulous Freebirds, Michael Hayes and Terry Gordy, take on Kamala (or Kimala) and The Missing Link in a wild tag team match that turns into a melee with various wrestlers hitting the ring including the Von Erich's coming to the rescue of their mortal enemies. WCCW, April 1984.
NECW Flashback - Scott Osbourne vs. Chris Venom - April 18, 2007
"The Natural" Scott Osbourne battles a former NECW Champion in "Revolution" Chris Venom from Quincy, MA back on April 18, 2007. Osbourne would later team with "The Real Deal" Brandon Locke as Real Natural.
Doink The Clown's ECW Debut/The Birth of Borne Again
Footage of Matt Borne's(Doink) Debut at ECW's (Eastern Championship Wrestling) event called NWA World Title Tournament where he faced 911(Al Poling) as a surprise wild card entrant in a brutal Squash Match on 8/27/94
Not only was this the day where Extreme Championship Wrestling was born, it was also the same day where the Borne Again gimmick was originated.
World League Wrestling Thursday Night Showdown - Episode #130
Welcome back to World League Wrestling Thursday Night Showdown! We have hit 130 episodes, and its been a wild ride over the past couple of years. We are glad to be able to present what we love to do with our television program. On tonight's episode, we are going to hear from The Legay Leland Race and then the main event will see Moses “The Deliverer” challenge the at-the-time WLW Heavyweight Champion Derek Stone for the championship. Starting next week, WLW will be airing footage from Night of Champions 4 so make sure to tune in for matches from that exciting event.
Thursday, April 15, 2021
NEVAEH SAYS ADIOS AS SHE AND IMPACT WRESTLING PART WAYS
Following her loss to Havok on Thursday's Before The Impact, Nevaeh took to social media to thank Impact Wrestling for the last year as she and the company have parted ways.
She was not under contract, nor had she been since she debuted for Impact last April.
She had teamed with Havok for nearly the entire year before the team split in late-March after a loss to Knockouts Tag Team Champions Fire 'N Flava. The two were on opposite sides of a six-woman tag on last Thursday's show and she cost Havok a shot at winning the six-woman weapons match at last Saturday's Hardcore Justice.
The two faced off on Thursday's Impact pre-show with Havok picking up the win.
The 35-year-old (real name Beth Crist) started with Impact last April, debuting on the second night of the then-two night Rebellion. All indications are that she will continue with wrestling. She is married to former Impact roster member Jake Crist and the couple has two children.
IGNITE Wrestling- IGNITE Rewind
SSEEEEE YYYAAA, NINE TALENTS RELEASED BY WWE TODAY
Guess the creatively challenged 'creative' department at WWE 'didn't have anything' for these people.
WWE announced the released of the following nine talents today:
*Wesley Blake.
*Bo Dallas.
*Chelsea Green.
*Mickie James.
*Kalisto.
*Billie Kay.
*Peyton Royce.
*Samoa Joe.
*Tucker.
Wednesday, April 14, 2021
MLW Fusion #128: Alex Hammerstone vs. Mil Muertes | National Openweight Championship
•National Openweight Championship: Alex Hammerstone (champion) vs. Mil Muertes •World Tag Team Championship: Los Parks (champions) vs. The Dirty Blondes •Caribbean Championship: Richard Holliday (champion) vs. Gino Medina For over a month Mil Muertes has paraded around Major League Wrestling as the illegitimate National Openweight Champion. Now Alex Hammerstone looks to send a thunderbolt straight through the “Man of 1,000 Deaths” and reclaim the belt that was literally stolen from him on this edition of Fusion, presented by newlawoffice.com. Can Hammerstone conquer Azteca Underground’s undefeated luchador and finally regain his title belt or will Muertes nail the coffin shut on the longest title reign in league history? In a match six months in the making, the Dynasty detonates as Richard Holliday puts the Caribbean Championship up for grabs against Gino Medina. Gino vows to prove he’s beyond dynastic and is untouchable as he looks to dethrone his former “bro” and walk away with his first championship in MLW. However, he’ll have to hang in the rarefied air of the Carribean Champ. Who’s walking out of Orlando with the belt? Tune in and find out. Fresh off a 30 day suspension following a reprehensible attack on Bu Ku Dao, Alicia Atout looks for answers as she chats one on one with controversial top ranked Middleweight TJP. Salina de la Renta and league officials brokered the deal over the weekend and now in a late addition to an already stacked fight card, Los Parks are set to defend the World Tag Team Championships against the Dirty Blondes! Will Salina’s aggressive moves impress her new boss El Jefe? Or will Azteca Underground’s luchadores be toppled and lose the gold? It’s a high risk, high reward evening PLUS: “The Young GOAT” Myron Reed speaks exclusively as he continues to call out and pressure Lio Rush for a World Middleweight title shot! MLW cameras journey to Kauai, Hawaii as the legendary Kevin Von Erich presents Ross and Marshall with the opportunity of a lifetime. Join Ray Flores, fight analyst Saint Laurent, and backstage correspondent Alicia Atout for a night of top ranked competition headlined by a blockbuster National Openweight title fight.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssh-3byXRmA
Mr. Hughes Career Shoot Interview 2021
Former WWE/WCW/AWA Superstar Mr. Hughes/Big Cat Hughes/Curtis Hughes does a full career shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such topics as his football career, breaking into Pro Wrestling though the Kansas City Territory, working with Harley Race, going into WCW, working with Lex Luger, The Steiners, Vader and others. How he joined WWE, his feud with The Undertaker, time bodyguarding Triple H, working with Chris Jericho, his time in ECW, becoming a successful wrestling trainer & more!
Mike Bennett: “WWE Taught Me What I Didn’t Want In This Industry” (LMAO.. Boom, Zing, LOL)
Former WWE and Ring of Honor star Mike Bennett sat down with the Shining Wizards podcast to talk about his career and getting sober. Bennett went in depth on how he wants to use his own experiences to help inspire others.
“Whenever I get fans, or get people that I know that say things like that, there’s nothing else in this industry that means more to me,” Bennett said. “Because at the end of the day, winning world titles and having a legacy is great, but if you can affect somebody’s life personally, what else matters?
“To me, the best feeling I ever get is when fans come up to me and say, ‘my story helped me do this’ or ‘your story helped me do that.’ I’ve had fans reach out to me and say that just the fact that you (Mike) tweet about it led to a conversation with me and my wife where I came out to her that I had an addiction.
“Those stories, it gives me goosebumps to know that I can have an affect on people like that just by talking and just by being open and honest. I feel like we’re not open enough. I feel like we demonize people when they talk about their issues or their problems and we tell them they’re strange or weird when everybody deals with something.
Bennett continued, “Everyone either knows someone who went through an addiction, everyone has a relative that deals with mental health issues like depression, OCD, or anxiety. It’s something that is so common and so prevalent in this country, but we shy away from it when it gets brought up.
“It’s like we can’t talk about the fact that huge amounts of people in this country deal with depression, let alone the fact that we just had a pandemic and we were all locked in. Now we’re dealing with horrible suicide rates and horrible mental health problems and we won’t talk about it? Won’t be open and honest about it? I don’t have a huge platform, but I have enough of a platform that I can say to people that I don’t need to put up this false bravado. I’m human, I have kids and I’m a husband. I deal with mental health issues just like everyone else and I can still find a way to live a healthy, successful career.
“If I can do it, so can you. I think that’s important to get out because there are so many people in the entertainment industry that deal with mental health issues. And if we can stop putting on this fake perfect face that everything’s perfect when it’s not and be like I have bad days and I have good days. Sometimes my bad days are really, really, really bad. And I need you to know that that’s ok. You just have to figure it out and get through it. It doesn’t make you a bad person and it doesn’t make you strange. It makes you incredibly human.”
Bennett, who wrestled in WWE under the name Mike Kanellis, didn’t shy away from both the good and the bad from his time with the promotion. Along with his wife Maria Kanellis, Bennett was among a wave of mass cuts from WWE in the spring of last year.
“It’s funny man. I took a lot of good things away from there,” Bennet said. “Everyone always assumes I hated everything about it, and I’m bitter and this and that. It’s the exact opposite. I think people get annoyed because when I get asked the question, I just speak the truth. I don’t try to sugar coat it and I don’t try to think in my head ‘what should I say so I could eventually go back.’ People ask me a question and I’m brutally honest. Whether that’s good or bad? I think that’s my sobriety talking, but that’s just the way I have been for the past four years. Like, just be honest with it.
“WWE taught me a lot. I’d be lying if I didn’t say that some of the people I met there, that I adore. I got to wrestle at WrestleMania, I got to be part of one of the biggest wrestling companies in the world and I got to travel the world with that company. It was a lot of fun. I think the biggest thing I took away, which again, some people might take this as a knock – it’s not a knock – going to WWE taught me what I didn’t want in this industry. What I didn’t want to be. It changed my love for what I wanted. It was always WWE or bust.
“I got there and I went, you know what, this isn’t for me. This isn’t what I like. And I think that’s ok. I think that’s a positive to take away from it. In WWE, I grew as a man, I grew as a husband and I got clean and sober. There’s a lot to look at in those last three years that I was there and be like, it wasn’t all bad.
“My biggest frustration was that once I got clean and sober, I wanted to work, and WWE didn’t want me to work. They didn’t want me to do anything. I would push and push, and I’m like I’m not looking for world titles. I’m not even looking for a push. I’m asking you to just put me to work so I can prove to you that I do deserve these things. They just didn’t want to do it.”