Indy results

The 2005 Tag Team of the Year, America's Most Wanted of Chris Harris & James Storm were reunited last night on an ASWA show. Ethan Wright beat Chris Harris after distraction from JJ Deville and Benjamin Bartholomew. Harris then said he was bringing in an old friend to face Deville & Bartholomew on 4/7 in Mansfield, OH, and said it was Storm. The match takes place at the Malabar School .

Preston City Wrestling from yesterday in Preston, UK before 800 fans which included a WWE vs. Impact match. Singles tournament: Dean Allmark b Adam Brooks, Apollo Crews b Iestyn Rees, Moose b Sheikh El Shan, Zack Sabre Jr. b Matt Riddle, Dean Allmark b Zack Sabre Jr., Apollo Crews b Moose, Dean Allmark b Apollo Crews to win tournament, Tel Banham & Big T Justice b Joey Hayes & Danny Hope, Matthew Brooks & Sugar Dunkerton b Henchman, Charlie Sterling & Ashton Smith b Lionheart & Sha Samuels, T-Bone & Rampage Brown b Mark Coffey & Jackie Polo, Tel Banham & Big T Justice b Matthew Brooks & Sugar Dunkerton, T-Bone & Rampage Smith b Tel Barnham & Big T Justice to win tournament, Matt Riddle b Adam Brooks, Rhio & Joey Hayes & Danny Hope & Arcadian b Jennie B & Iestyn Rees & Sheikh El Sham & Mark Alexander Price. Best matches were Riddle's matches with Sabre and Brooks.

CWE King of Transcona tournament from Friday night in Winnipeg: Petey Brown b Tasty Travis, Kevin O"Dole b Math Magician, Mike Mission b Cory Diamond, Danny Duggan b Tod Bullet, Cliff Corleone b Wildman Firpo, A.J. Sanchez b Austin Arrow, Kat Von Heez b Kevin Cannon, Rob Stardom b Jay Lanza, Adam Knight b Agent Red, A.J. Sanchez won Battle Royal to with all the winners to become King of Transcona. Next show is 3/9 at Rookie's Sports Bar.

United Wrestling Coalition on 3/10 for its 22nd Anniversary show at Kelly's Banquet Hall in Wrightstown, NJ at 7 p.m. There will also be a Hall of Fame ceremony.

New World Rising iPPV from Friday night in Parma, OH from Cleveland Knights Championship Wrestling, with Eric Bischoff and Jessica Eye. Justin Dynamite b Cisco Silver, R.c. Dupree b Shane InYaFace, Lightning Bolt Johnson b Funky White Boy, Shawn Phoenix b Tracy Smothers, Tokyo Monster Kahagas b Ricky Reyes, Vanilla Vargas b Solo Darling, Fenomeno BJ & Hiram Tua b Jaxon Argos & Jack Pollock, Star Roger b Mike Mendoza to keep CWA world title, Barbarian & Shawn Phoenix (subbing for Warlord) b Damien Angel & Eddie Taurus, Angel Fashion won ladder match over Nazareno, Justin Dynamite, Brandon Edwards, Seth Allen, Sonny Vice and JD Smooth, J-Rocc b Kongo Kong with help from Jessica Eye of UFC after Eric Bischoff made it a no DQ match. Bischoff announced Roger vs. Phoenix as the main event or another iPPV on 4/13 and also talked about J-Rocc vs. Shane Taylor and that Ron Simmons will appear.

All Star Promotion from Friday night in Leamington England: James Mason b Ringo Ryan, Max Moran b Dan Main, Screwface b Tiger Kid, Tony Spitfire b Joe Bailey, Oliver Grey & Dean Allmark b Gangrel & Harlem Bravado. Joe Bailey is Bailey Matthews, the 21 year old son of William Regal.

Battlarts Pro Wrestling on 2/17 in Mississauga, ONT at the Dan Kolov Arena.

Bodyslam! Pro Wrestling in Hasted, Denmark yesterday: Shooter Schjotker b Sonne, Rick Dominick b Zach White, Vasyl b Hombre Enmascarado, Steinbolt b Yuri Konsinski, Michael Fynne b Vecino, Betty Rose b Sixt, Tanik b Peter Olisander.  Next show is 2/17 with former UFC fighter Nicolas Dalby as guest enforcer plus appearances by Flash Morgan Webster and Chris Brookes.

Was told about this old screwjob McMahon had done (I remember the match though)

With all the talk in recent weeks about the screwjob in the 1997 Survivor Series match with Bret Hart and Shawn Michaels of late, Vince McMahon's first screwjob on a big scale is on the WWE network under Home Video Classics on "Grand Slams," at the 12:45 mark, as they showed the Wendi Richter vs. Spider Lady (Fabulous Moolah) finish from Madison Square Garden where Richter had the title taken from her without being told ahead of time, and then Richter quit the promotion and never returned until being put in their Hall of Fame.

(I never knew about Wendi not being told ahead of time, that one is news even for me, lol) I'm now wanting to know the back story on that).

Left a reply to the Impact Hits and Misses thing I posted.

How much you want to bet that, it'll either be 'waiting for moderation' forever, or the author of the report will delete it because I gave my honest opinion, again? :)

IMPACT HITS & MISSES 2/1: Sonjay Dutt on commentary, Allie’s Admirer, X Division disappointment continues, Raji repackaging, Press Conference

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/11/impact-hits-misses-2-1-sonjay-dutt-commentary-allies-admirer-x-division-disappointment-continues-raji-repackaging-press-conference/#comment-81617

Billy Corgan Says Former TNA World Champion Would Get 'Openly Buried' During Impact Meetings

NWA Owner Billy Corgan stopped by Busted Open Radio to talk pro wrestling, future plans with NWA, and some of his experiences while working in TNA/Impact. The conversation turned to current NWA World Heavyweight Champion, Nick Aldis, and how he would be openly buried by people within TNA during meetings.

 

"I sat in many TNA meetings where Nick [Aldis'] name came up and people in the company openly buried him," Corgan said. "And you would say this guy is in his prime - both as a performer and as a talent - and it was always about his attitude. People didn't want to work with him."

For Corgan, he never had any problems with Aldis since his joining with NWA and gave a possible reason why.

"Me personally, never had an issue," Corgan responded. "I've been friends with his wife, [Mickie James], for years so maybe that changed the tenor of the dynamic with working with him. So when the opportunity came up for him to be involved with the NWA, we jumped at it because we think he's a top tier talent."

Known as Magnus in TNA, he worked for the company between 2008 and 2015. Leaving for about two years, he returned for a much shorter run in 2017. Aldis himself had noted not signing an exclusive deal, financial compensation, and creative challenges as reasons for the exit. He won the TNA World Heavyweight Championship one time in December of 2013. More recently, he won the NWA World Heavyweight Championship from Tim Storm last December.

 

I've been corrected (something I'm sure Mike Johnson,(PWInsider) Dave Scherer and others won't admit)

I reported this...

Former TNA Tag Team champions America's Most Wanted, Chris Harris and James Storm, will be reuniting for the first time in a decade for Ohio independent promotion ASWA's Spring Sting event on 4/7 at the Malabar Gymnasium in Mansfield, Ohio.

But a friend of mine named Justin handed me this link showing that the report is incorrect. So, since Dave Scherer won't admit he was wrong. I will. America's Most Wanted teamed together back in 2016 and here's the proof.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eoaB-urtNaM&feature=youtu.be

Billy Gunn On Bart Gunn Getting Knocked Out At WrestleMania 15, Where Bart Is Now, Funny Road Story

former WWE Superstar Billy Gunn stopped by 317 Gimmick Street for a conversation with WWE Hall Of Famer Steve Austin on The Steve Austin Show podcast. Among other things, Gunn talked about his former tag partner, Bart Gunn, WWE's shootfight Brawl For All tournament, and Bart's WrestleMania 15 fight versus Butterbean. Also, Austin and Gunn told an amusing story about shenanigans on the road.

 

According to Billy, he met his Smoking Gunns tag partner, Bart, at Eddie Mansfield's pro wrestling school.

"Eddie Mansfield had a [pro wrestling] school and nobody ever went there except for me and Bart." Billy said, "and so I went and he went and we kind of met up and we were the only ones that would ever come. Nobody else would come that would train or anything, so me and him were kind of self-teaching each other by watching stuff on TV and then we'd get in there and implement it. But the problem with that is you have no rhyme or reason for why you're doing it. You're just doing it because it looks really cool."
During the podcast, Steve recalled traveling with the Smoking Gunns and ending up in a dive bar in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada (or possibly Red Deer, Alberta, Canada). Apparently, Steve took over the DJ booth, and made Billy and Bart dance.

"We were traveling and we stopped at a bar." Steve continued, "we [were] hitting the goddamn beers and we had a spot show down there and there wasn't [anybody] there. We got back. We had to kick it up a little bit! And I don't know how I got the gumption to get in the DJ booth and I am for damn sure no DJ Jazzy Jeff and I was over there talking on the RF mic. And back then, I'm actually a pretty shy guy, but goddangit I was on fire that night and y'all were out there tearing up the dance floor. Literally, there were only six people in the club. It was awesome!"

Billy recalled the events in question slightly differently.

"[Steve] made me dance… kicked the DJ guy out 'because 'Stone Cold''s here to spin some tunes and get out of here!' He's spinning tunes; he's making me and Bart go and dance with people." Billy added, "it was highly suggested that if you're going to spin tunes, that somebody's going to dance, and it wasn't going to be you along with the bigger lady over there."

On the subject of the Brawl For All, Billy shared that he knew that then head of talent relations at WWE, Jim Ross, wanted 'Dr. Death' Steve Williams to win the tournament and 'The One' begged 'JR' not to let 'Bang Bang' Bart compete because he knew his kayfabe brother would win.
"Of course, they did [want Dr. Death to win]. And I told JR from the get-go, 'don't put Bart in it.' I told him from the start. I said, 'don't put him in it because he's going to crush everybody.'" Billy remembered, "when they were putting that all together and he was in, I just started laughing. And, of course, JR, and I love JR to death, this was a Steve Williams thing, just because he was just coming into the business and he had that reputation, but I just think he was just in too deep."

According to Billy, he could attest to Bart's toughness and fighting ability, as he even witnessed firsthand Bart take on 15 guys at once in a barroom brawl. Billy said Bart only stopped fighting when someone stabbed him with a broken beer bottle.

"I've heard so many stories of him cleaning places out. I've seen him clean out one club in Orlando [Florida] and I think it was like 15 guys till he get a bottle stuck in his side." Billy recalled, "he already whooped 10 guys. He looked down and goes, 'oh, where did that come from?' Like, he's that guy!"


In Billy opinion, Bart lost to Butterbean at WrestleMania 15 because Bart took boxing lessons to prepare, but Bart was a fighter, not a boxer.
"I think it was a disaster all around and then you put him in there and the end result is WrestleMania with Butterbean. You put him in there with a professional fighter and it's kind of like, 'let's put an end to Bart's reign', which, to this day, Bart still wants to fight him."

Billy said, "[taking boxing lessons] is exactly where everything went awry. There was no part of boxing and no part of finesse and it was, 'ding, ding, ding, and start swinging.' So whenever they started to set this up, and said, 'hey, we're going to have you do this. We're going to have you get ready.' And now he's taking boxing lessons, so he comes out trying to box and Butterbean just ducks his head and swings them! Like, I think that's what bothers Bart the most is he knows that messed it up. That was the thing that put the brakes on it because he'd be like, 'oh, now I've got to go face him? Now I've got to learn how to box and move my feet and stuff.' What brought you to the dance was those big old mittens! Just sling those around!"

Billy said the former 'Bodacious' Bart resumed working as an electrician after his pro wrestling odyssey came to a close.

"He was a master electrician out at The Cape before he started getting into wrestling. Then when he got out of wrestling, no, he did this stint in Japan and it was a huge deal over there in Japan for eight, nine years, I think. And then, came back and redid all of his licensing. Now he's a master electrician again, loving life."

Oh, hell yeah! If you use any of the quotes from this article, please credit The Steve Austin Show with an H/T to Wrestling Inc. for the transcription.
Source: The Steve Austin Show

BOOKER T CLEARS THE AIR WITH COREY GRAVES

Booker T had Corey Graves on his radio show "Heated Conversations" today to clear the air after Booker's comments from last week, where he blamed Graves for him losing his spot on Monday Night Raw.  Right off the bat, Booker and Corey said it was all a work.  They said it was kind of curious because they said none of the reporters contacted them to ask about.  To that I would respond, reporters posted your words Booker, so that doesn't make it fake news as you assert.  And Corey please give all of the reporters your phone number and will be glad to check with you on every story pertaining to you. 

As I said last week, if Booker was working only he knows for sure, but they did talk about others speculating on what the goal of his statements were (which is what commentators are supposed to do).  As it turns out, they had one last segment of the radio show to do and had nothing to talk about, so Booker decided to make his statements and get people talking.

He also said that he was actually happy to removed from the Raw announce team, and Graves concurred.

Graves also mentioned that Big E had any problem with New Day mocking the "story" in their bits on Smackdown, and Corey said go for it.  Booker didn't know since he didn't watch Smackdown, and he laughed when he was told about it.

RARE WWE VS. IMPACT BOUT YESTERDAY, AMERICA'S MOST WANTED REUNITING AND MORE

There was a rare WWE vs. Impact Wrestling match yesterday for Great Britain's Preston City Wrestling as part of a tournament with Apollo Crews defeating Moose.  Crews was working the event as part of an agreement where WWE allowed him to work the shows yesterday in exchange for PCW helping them get into a venue that the promotion has contractual exclusivity on.

Destiny Wrestling announced the first match for the 3/4 "Impact Road Show" in Mississauga, Ontario would be Trevor Lee versus Josh Alexander.

Former TNA Tag Team champions America's Most Wanted, Chris Harris and James Storm, will be reuniting for the first time in a decade for Ohio independent promotion ASWA's Spring Sting event on 4/7 at the Malabar Gymnasium in Mansfield, Ohio.

 

JERRY LAWLER ANNOUNCES THAT WRESTLING WILL RETURN WEEKLY TO MEMPHIS TV IN APRIL

Jerry Lawler announced on the Cerrito Live podcast that Memphis Wrestling will return to local televisions in April with a weekly broadcast on Channel 30.

They will air new episodes on Saturday mornings at 11 a.m. 

You can listen to his announcement by clicking here.

Not enough? You want more Wrestling? Ok. Defiant Wrestling #9: Final Episode Before Chain Reaction!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnBZeRzb-Yw

 

Streamed live on Feb 9, 2018

Billy Wood declares that Primate must defend his Hardcore Title against Jimmy Havoc, but later forcing the fair to defend their Tag Team titles.

Plus, Gabriel Kidd attempts to make Prince Ameen see the light as they take on Pastor Eaver and Jurn Simmons.

Subscribe to Defiant Wrestling and watch a brand new episode FREE every Friday at 8pm UK (3/2c).

Saturday night wrestling you want? You get. Appalachian Mountain Wrestling AMW-TV: Feb. 10, 2017

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyTm0kPWzdA

Published on Feb 10, 2018

See some of AMW's biggest stars in action as Stan Sierra defends his title against Thunderfoot 2018 and Kyle Maggard takes on Shawn Cruz. Plus, the moment you've all been waiting for, Misty James was Stan Lee's maid for a day and we have the exclusive video from Tennessee.

PWinsider wanted people to pay to hear this. Why when you can read it for free. Austin Aries On Problems With X-Division Concept, Idea Eric Bischoff Had For It, WWE 205 Live, More

http://www.wrestlinginc.com/wi/news/2018/0209/636849/austin-aries-on-problems-with-x-division-concept/

Drew McIntyre Discusses How Being Released From WWE Helped His Wrestling Career

Former NXT Champion Drew McIntyre was interviewed by SPORTbible to discuss being inducted into the ICW Hall of Fame. McIntyre was the inaugural ICW Heavyweight Champion in 2006, and won the title again in 2014 just months after being released from WWE. After spending three years in the independent circuit, as well as stints in Impact Wrestling, McIntyre returned to WWE via the NXT brand. Just four months after he was shown on-screen at TakeOver: Orlando during WrestleMania 33 weekend, McIntyre won the NXT Championship from Bobby Roode from TakeOver: Brooklyn III.

 

McIntyre explained how his absence from WWE from 2014-2017 was what he needed to increase stock in his wrestling career, stating, "I saw being released as an opportunity, and thought 'Right Drew here you go, you can either be miserable or really show the world what you can do. Take everything you've [learned] and apply it.'"

After taking this release as an opportunity, McIntyre explained what he did to become more valuable.

"I applied everything I [learned] and traveled across the world, became the busiest wrestler on the entire planet," said McIntyre. "I built my brand and during that time I grew up a lot, as a man, but I also learned a lot as a professional – how to be a main event guy, how to conduct myself in every possible way and apply everything I'd learned in WWE. And by the time ICW got to the level it got to, everywhere I went to got to a level that it didn't need me anymore to keep growing.

"Everyone was ready, all the roster was ready, the company was ready and it was time for me to return home. So it was perfect timing and the perfect opportunity. And then I became NXT champion so it really worked out."

McIntyre also gave a status on his injury, after injuring his arm during his NXT Championship loss against Andrade "Cien" Almas.

"I'm feeling good," said McIntyre. "[ICW Hall of Fame] is my first public appearance so when everybody sees me they can judge for themselves if they think I'm ready to be back in the ring because I've got my sights set on the world."
Source: SPORTbible

REY MYSTERIO VS. JUSHIN LIGER SET FOR NEW JAPAN'S RETURN TO UNITED STATES

During today's New Japan Pro Wrestling Road to New Beginning tour finale in Osaka, Japan, a video of Rey Mysterio played with the former WWE and WWE World champion announcing that he was going to make his New Japan debut at the 3/25 Strong Style Evolved event in Long Beach, CAfrom the sold out  Walter Pyramid.

Mysterio then issued a challenge to the legendary Jushin "Thunder" Liger to face him on the show, which Liger immediately accepted.

The match will air on AXS TV live as part of the cable network's broadcast of the event.

Mysterio recently made waves with an excellent performance during his surprise return to WWE in the Royal Rumble last month.  As many news sites reported at the time, Mysterio's appearance was a one night deal.  Since then, Mysterio made it clear he and WWE are both open to working out something greater.

Before that can happen, however, two of the greatest masked wrestlers (who just happen to be two of the best junior heavyweight wrestlers of all time) will face off for the first time since WCW's Starrcade '96, which saw Mysterio get the win over Liger.

IMPACT WRESTLING TRADEMARKS UPDATE, TEDDY HART TO MAKE IMPACT RETURN

The "Brace for Impact" special is now available for VOD viewing at the Impact Wrestling Twitch channel by clicking here.

Anthem Wrestling Exhibitions have officially taken over ownership of trademarks that were previously owned by TNA Entertainment.   Most interestingly, one of those trademarks are for Jeff Jarrett.

During tonight's "Brace for Impact" special on Twitch, it was announced that Teddy Hart would be making his Impact Wrestling return at the 4/7 New Orleans live event as part of Wrestlecon.  Hart worked for the company during the TNA Asylum era PPVs in Nashville, but that was many, many years ago.

ARN ANDERSON, JJ DILLON, JIMMY HART, SCOTT STEINER & MORE TO APPEAR FOR HARLEY RACE'S WLW NIGHT OF CHAMPION 3

Anderson, Steiner, Dillon, Hart, Orton all appearing for Harley Race’s Night of Champions 3

Troy, MO - On Saturday, March 10th, professional wrestling legends and superstars “The Enforcer” Arn Anderson, “Big Poppa Pump” Scott Steiner, J.J. Dillon, “The Mouth of the South” Jimmy Hart, and “Cowboy” Bob Orton will ALL be appearing at Harley Race’s World League Wrestling’s mega-event called Night of Champions 3.

This event started in 2015 when Ric Flair joined Harley Race in starting the first Night of Champions 3. This carried into 2016 when WWE Superstar Mark Henry, 2018 Royal Rumble participant “The Hurricane”, and wrestling legend Dave Taylor all appeared at Night of Champions 2.

In 2018, Night of Champions returns to the St. Louis area at the Tri-County SportsCenter in Moscow Mills, MO.

There will be an autograph signing from 12 PM until 3 PM featuring all of the above mentioned professional wrestling legends. Following the autograph signing, there will be a live professional wrestling event featuring some of the best professional wrestlers in the Midwest. Doors for this live event will open at 6pm, and bell time is at 7pm.

Ticket prices for the event start at $15 and go up to $25. Entry into the autograph signing is free with purchase of the wrestling event ticket. Autographs and photograph prices are on the official website of Night of Champions 3 at www.harleyrace.com/nightofchampions3

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Newsweek article- Bracing for Impact Wrestling: Once the World’s Number Two Company, 2018 is Critical to Its Survival

http://www.newsweek.com/impact-wrestling-2018-jeff-jarrett-wwe-ec3-management-802632

This, is how you let a heel get over. WWE & Impact should take notes. Zack Gibson Vs Rampage's Trainee (Defiant Wrestling #7)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PKZJxQL8YRA

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: X-Pac 1,2,360 with Ken Anderson on his wrestling school, his reaction to finding out he was getting Vince McMahon’s middle name and whose idea it was, why winning the King of the Ring would have been the “death knell” for his character (Ep. 70)

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2018/02/09/written-podcast-recap-x-pac-12360-ken-anderson-wrestling-school-reaction-finding-getting-vince-mcmahons-middle-name-whose-idea-winning-king-th/

MCMAHON’S IMPACT WRESTLING REPORT (2/8): No. 1 contender 4-way, Austin Aries speaks, Hania vs. Nova, Fantasma & Raju vs. Sydal & Ishimori

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/08/mcmahons-impact-wrestling-report-2-8-austin-aries-speaks-hania-vs-nova-fantasma-raju-vs-sydal-ishimori/

Interesting read, even if I'm not, a WWE fan. IT’S JUST BUSINESS: Why WWE’s Mixed Match Challenge faltering is WWE’s fault

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/09/just-business-wwes-mixed-match-challenge-faltering-wwes-fault/

Cody Rhodes On How The Stardust Character Affected His WWE Departure

conclusion of his tenure having a run as Stardust. The Stardust character was formed following Cody and Goldust experiencing a losing streak after a successful tag team run, and Cody admonishing his brother to find another tag team partner. Goldust would team with a list of people, but would eventually team with his brother again under the Stardust character.

 

The two turned heel against the Usos, and won the WWE Tag Team Championships again. After dissension between the two, Stardust turned on his brother and commenced a singles career. While Stardust had moments such as teaming with The Ascension as the Cosmic Wasteland, competing in the ladder match at WrestleMania 31 for the Intercontinental Championship, competing against John Cena for the United States Championship, and feuding with Stephen Amell, he never peaked past a midcard level.

Regarding never reaching a main event status, Cody defended WWE by admitting that an opportunity was presented.

"In WWE, you're always given the opportunity," said Cody. "They have such a large brand — you're on the (WWE) Network, you're on YouTube, you're on USA Network, you're on so many platforms. I just think it didn't feel right. I don't know what specifically."

Rhodes expressed to FOX Sports how the Stardust character affected his departure from WWE.

"Maybe I just wasn't meant to do Stardust as long as I had done it, so it didn't feel right. I remember putting some concept art together for what I would look like as just Cody Rhodes, as just Cody, the wrestler," said Cody. "And it really just appealed to me in such a way that if I couldn't do it in WWE, I thought well, I've saved my money, I know a little bit about the game, I'm going to go and do it on my own and see how I do. And it ended up being the best decision I've ever made.

Now, Cody has spent his time competing in the independent circuit, as well as Ring of Honor, New Japan, and briefly Impact Wrestling. He won the Ring of Honor World Championship and held it for six months before losing it to Dalton Castle last December. He explained that he is experiencing a significant level of freedom being able to compete in different promotions.

"It's total freedom. And I don't think it's fear. I don't think that New Japan and Ring of Honor are afraid of the Bullet Club, they're aware," said Rhodes. "Particularly Being the Elite — they're aware that it's only a good thing, because it's a platform for talent to succeed."

Cody revealed to FOX Sports that the popular "Being the Elite" YouTube series is currently in discussions with a number of companies interested in purchasing the show's streaming rights. He also explained why the rift in Bullet Club occurred between him and Kenny Omega.

"I'm not capable of being in a group where I'm not the leader. I did it once earlier in my career with Legacy, and that was cool because I was young and green and a rookie in the industry, but now no more," expressed Cody. "After a world title run you can't really call someone else your leader. And I think that is this natural tension, that very really exists, because here [Omega] is with this reputation of being the best wrestler in the world and here I am with that mainstream appeal that helped gain a bunch of new fans for the Bullet Club. And the fact that I think Matt likes me more, and Nick likes Kenny, it's all real. So why not have a match? Why not make it real?"

Cody will be facing Kenny Omega at Ring of Honor's Supercard of Honor pay-per-view on April 7th in New Orleans.


Source: FOX Sports

Sean Waltman On Why He Didn't Want To Be WWE Lightweight Champion, Shelton Benjamin Loaded Gun Story

The latest episode of Sean Waltman's X-Pac12360 podcast dropped this week. You can watch it in the video above, or download the podcast version on iTunes. They sent us these highlights:

 

Waltman on Shelton Benjamin finding a loaded gun in his rental car:
"Here's the thing, in all the years of traveling around and trying to rent cars like we do. There have been a few times when you find things leftover from the last person that rented the car, but come on man, a loaded gun?! Who freaking forgets something like that... Let's just use our imaginations and think of all the bad scenarios that could come from something like that."

Not wanting to be pigeon-holed in the lightweight division:
"I was the very last WWF Light Heavyweight champion. I fought a long time to not have to have that belt. One time, I got my payoff and I gave him [Jim Ross] a call. It was a SummerSlam payoff and I asked him if they were paying me by the pound? So that's how I felt about the pay scale there. That you were paid by the pound sometimes, and it's not really, but you can get that being in the WWE at times. I didn't want that. There was no way I wanted that. That was a pay cut for me. So that was the issue."
The episode also contains an interview with Johnny Gargano, who talked about his NXT Takeover match with Andrade "Cien" Almas, goals for 2018 and more.

New Japan opening US Dojo?

NJPW announced the opening of their U.S. based Dojo in Los Angeles, California with two five-day camp sessions to those with and without wrestling experience. The first is from March 19-23 and the second is March 26-30 for $500 a session. In the FAQ, NJPW notes that "NJPW decision makers will be present. NJPW is always on the lookout for new talents to join their ranks." No word yet on if they will be running a full-time US Dojo or if they will just hold mini-camps like the ones in March

AUSTIN ARIES' IMPACT STATUS, SONJAY ANNOUNCING, TWITCH 'BRACE FOR IMPACT' SPECIAL, WHAT HAPPENED WITH REY AND MORE IMPACT WRESTLING NEWS

During his media call yesterday promoting Impact Wresting, Impact champion Austin Aries noted he is not currently under contract to the company.  His discussions to return began as soon as he was a "free agent" but they initially began as talks of Aries working behind the scenes to get involved to help "right the ship."  When the new team became in charge, those talks turned to him returning as an in-ring talent.  Aries said he didn't feel pressure being the nucleus of the company as they try to rebuild.  He said that one of the aspects of the return that interested him was the ability to continue to work independently and go off to different companies and "collect belts."  He came off very well as a rep for the company, as did Braxton Sutter and Allie last week.

In regard to Rey Mysterio, the word that has made the way among the talents in the company is that the company had negotiated a deal with Mysterio for him to debut, but once Konnan (who reps Rey) got involved to seal the deal, something went wrong leading to the agreement never getting finalized and signed.  Thus, Rey's debut was canceled.  That explains why we heard travel was set at one point.  There was hope of trying to get him to debut in April at the TV taping, but with Mysterio making it clear that he and WWE are in a courtship phase of trying to work something out, he obviously won't be coming into Impact unless something falls through with WWE.  The big sticking point with WWE and Rey is that they want him back full-time, but he, at 43 and with an infinite number of knee surgeries under his belt, wants to work part-time.

Sonjay Dutt replaced Jeremy Borash as the lead announcer on last night's edition of Impact Wrestling.  He was very good and since he is the one writing the TV shows right now, it's a smart move to have him in the booth as he above all will know exactly what he's trying to highlight and get over, similar to how Bill Watts knew exactly what to say when he did color commentary alongside Jim Ross in Mid-South Wrestling.    With Dutt having a long rehab before he can return the ring, I think the best think Impact can do is keep him in the booth until then, then run an angle setting up his return.  That gives them someone obviously very good in the lead announcing role until they decide on someone else, as opposed to scrambling to replace Borash.

Josh Mathew was also on commentary last night.  The plan had been to replace Mathews with Don Callis, so we will see if that continues.

With no venue announced and no tickets on sale for Toronto, it's becoming more and more likely the April Redemption PPV and post-PPV tapings will be back at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida.   A number of talents are actually hoping that's the case as they'd rather spend a week in Florida obviously, especially if they are going to bring their families.

Tonight's Impact Wrestling's Twitch channel will debut "Brace for Impact" the 2/3 WrestlePro event from Rahway, NJ that drew in excess of 1,000 to the Rahway Rec Center at 8 PM Eastern.   Pat Buck and his promotion are excellent in local promotion and have some great young talents.  Buck is actually one of the most underrated bookers out there.  The lineup for the show, when it took place, featured:

*Tenille Dashwood  (fka Emma) vs. Angelina Love
*Fallah Bahh vs. Alberto El Patron
*Bobby Wayward vs. Eddie Edwards
*Chris Payne vs. Matt Sydal
*Johnny Impact vs. Danny Maff
*Braxton & Allie vs. Nikos Rikos and Nikki Adams

Next week's Impact Wrestling will feature Impact Wrestling champion Austin Aries vs. Eli Drake, Hijo del Fantasma challenging X-Division champion Taiji Ishimori, Rosemary vs. Hania the Huntress and the debut of Brian Cage.

Rosemary, while keeping in character, acknowledged this week on Twitter that she had suffered an injury while wrestling Jessicka Havok over the weekend for AAW in Illinois.

Hania the Huntress, who debuted yesterday, is already done with the company, as previously noted, so don't get used to her on TV.

There's been zero contact between Impact and Jeff Jarrett to the best of my knowledge.

Impact's social media channels are now being run by Garrett Kidney, a long-time Impact Wrestling fan.  It was a smart move to hire him as one can feel the legitimate excitement from the person handling the social media in the postings.

JUSHIN LIGER TRAINING SEMINAR ANNOUNCED FOR LAS VEGAS

Future Stars of Wrestling in Las Vegas, will be hosting a seminar with Japanese Legend Jushin Liger, Sunday March 11th, at 12pm.

Cost of the Seminar is $75 and open to all wrestlers and students.  The seminar will be limited to 30 partcipants.

Payment must be made thru PayPal to Joe DeFalco at lvfuturestars@yahoo.com.  For more info contact Joe, at lvfuturestars@yahoo.com

PPPSSSST. ROH Test Streaming tomorrow night.

ROH will be test streaming tomorrow night's house show from Concord, NC free on Fite TV, Facebook Live and ROHWresttling.com.

AWA Supreme Last Word S02/E06: They All Want to be King!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXil1kw3B9g

 

Published on Feb 7, 2018

On this edition of AWA Supreme Last Word, hear from your favorite AWA Supreme stars as they gear up for the 2018 King of Supreme tournament. Plus, our spotlight match of the week features the current King of Supreme Leon Elliot taking on "Tailor Made" Roger Malcolm.

Who needs PWInsider's paywall membership when I find this for you free. IMPACT WRESTLING TELECONFERENCE 2/8/18 WITH NEW WORLD CHAMPION AUSTIN ARIES!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vzhuz1rJhMU

 

Published on Feb 8, 2018

Big Ray Hernandez joins a panel of Pro Wrestling reporters as we chat with the new Impact Wrestling World Champion Austin Aries in this week’s teleconference.

Jim Cornette on What If Nick Bockwinkel Joined The Four Horsemen

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QpXUJO4Kg8Y

The Aldis Address launches NWA Network (this is the audio)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U5Wc2L_R464

 

Published on Feb 8, 2018

The Aldis Address is the first episode of the newly launched NWA Network (an audio wrestling podcast network). Make sure you subscribe on iTunes, Soundcloud and Podbean as it will be the home for this content moving forward. We're presenting the first episode as a sneak peek and why you need to subscribe.

Lightning One is proud to launch the NWA Network to this historic brands ever growing media offerings. The NWA Network intends to bring unique content to the voice space as the journey into the 70th year of National Wresting Alliance is just beginning. This channel will feature original series like the inaugural Aldis Address, exclusive full interviews done for the Ten Pounds of Gold Series, archived media interview with NWA executives and staff, and so much more.

The NWA Network is on iTunes, Podbean and Soundcloud. And coming coming soon to Stitcher and other platforms.
https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/n...
https://nwanetwork.podbean.com
https://soundcloud.com/nwanetwork

Impact Wrestling fucking up (again, but really when aren't they?)

Dave Meltzer noted in The Wrestling Observer Newsletter that some Impact Wrestling talent are upset about the company paying them six weeks after an appearance, which includes indie dates booked by the company. Because Impact is booking them for their independent dates, they are forced to drop their bookings where they're paid the night of the appearance and are instead paid six weeks later.

(SIX WEEKS!? They can't do better than that? Anyone with the I.Q. higher than a door knob I'm sure can get it done in a more simpler way. More proof that Anthem Sports maybe shouldn't have gotten into the wrestling business in the first place).

There was a media call today with new Impact World Champion Austin Aries. During the teleconference, Aries confirmed that he is not under a long-term contract with Impact Wrestling. He said that his deal is for a certain number of dates, and that there "aren't really any restrictions" regarding working for other companies. He said that he hopes that the relationship is beneficial so that continue to work together for years to come, but it's important for him to be able to be flexible with his schedule. He referred to his relationship with Impact as a partnership.

THE NWA NETWORK LAUNCHES WITH NICK ALDIS ADDRESS

THE NWA NETWORK LAUNCHES WITH NICK ALDIS ADDRESS

By Mike Johnson on 2018-02-08 11:20:00

The NWA issued the following:



Lightning One is proud to launch the NWA Network to this historic brands ever growing media offerings.  The NWA Network intends to bring unique content to the voice space as the journey into the 70th year of National Wresting Alliance is just beginning.  This channel will feature original series like the inaugural Aldis Address, exclusive full interviews done for the Ten Pounds of Gold Series, archived media interview with NWA executives and staff, and so much more.



The NWA Network is on iTunes, Podbean and Soundcloud. And coming coming soon to Stitcher and other platforms.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/nwa-network/id1346415923

https://nwanetwork.podbean.com

https://soundcloud.com/nwanetwork



Episode One “Fortune Favors The Brave” focuses on the famous Ten Pounds of Gold and the man who currently holds it… Nick Aldis



On Feburary 11th from Champiosnhip Wrestling From Hollywood, the currrent reigning and defending NWA Worlds Heayvweight Champion Nick Aldis will embark on a journey.  Entitled The Aldis Crusade with Ten Pounds of Gold, the champion has declared he will face over twenty opponents in sixty days with the NWA Worlds Championship on the line each day.  In this very special address, Mr. Aldis take time to let the audience into his mindset, drive and reason behind making such a bold move as the Worlds Heavyweight Champion.

This Aldis Crusade with Ten Pounds of Gold will be documented in the critically acclaimed Ten Pounds of Gold series on YouTube.com/NWA and here on the NWA network with longer cuts of interviews and moments not found anywhere else.

Make sure you subscribe to the NWA Network and follow

http://www.youtube.com/NWA http://www.twitter.com/NWA

http://www.facebook.com/NWA http://www.instagram.com/NWA

Jim Cornette Talks About The WWF's ECW Invasion In 1996

Published on Jan 31, 2017

Jim Cornette Talks About The WWF's ECW Invasion In 1996.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UcLgC79FkQw

Jim Cornette on Nick Bockwinkel

Published on Feb 7, 2018

Jim Cornette remembers the AWA's greatest Heavyweight Champion of all time in Nick Bockwinkel

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GiTnH3CzLYY

SHELTON BENJAMIN FINDS LOADED GUN IN HIS CAR

So you mean to tell me that he wasn't smart enough to check the car out, BEFORE he took it? Dumb ass.

Shelton Benjamin tweeted:

Thank you @Budget (LIT) for your great service of putting my reputation, freedom and quite possibly my life in jeopardy I’ve unknowingly been driving your car around the last 4 days with a F’N LOADED GUN in the Glove compartment!!???????????????????????? pic.twitter.com/NZj7GmtA8V

— Shelton J. Benjamin (@Sheltyb803) February 7, 2018

Like this wasn't very obvious. IMPACT TAPING ONE NIGHT ONLY PPV IN WINDSOR

The Impact Wrestling event being promoted in conjunction with Scott D'Amore's Border City Wrestling on 3/3 in Windsor, Ontario will be a One Night Only PPV taping.

Of course it'll be with D'Amore's company, he's one of the head bookers so why not 'pull a Jeff Jarrett' and hype your own company's show as an 'Impact' show. (rolls eyes).

Nothing changes if nothing changes, The bookers change yet the same kind of Jarrett bullshit still stays the same, only now D'Amore is in the "Jeff Jarrett' Position. Am I the ONLY ONE who sees this?

MAJOR CHANGES BEHIND THE SCENES OF 205 LIVE

you may have noticed that the series feels far closer in essence to the Cruiserweight Classic tournament that spawned it than what has been the overall presentation of 205 Live itself over the last year. 

There is a very good reason for that, PWInsider.com and others have confirmed.   As of last week's episode kicking off the tournament for the vacant WWE Cruiserweight championship, Vince McMahon has stepped aside and is no longer personally putting 205 Live together.

Various wrestling news sources have confirmed that the series is now being overseen by Triple H, who has brought back many of the hallmarks of the Cruiserweight Classic including the style and presentation of the Cruisers inside the ring.  While Vince McMahon had been personally working with the 205 Live stars to bring out their personalities to present them in a certain light, there has been more a focus on the in-ring work and competition under Triple H's vision.

In recent months, there had been talk behind the scenes about why the brand wasn't firing on all cylinders.  People were told that McMahon believed that a character-driven show was the best way to get the 205 Live brand over, as seen by his decision to have Enzo Amore shifted there and become the nucleus of the brand, since he was such a strong character.

While Enzo led to an uptick in viewership and interest (before being fired by the company), others in the company still argued that presenting 205 Live similar to how the Cruiserweight Classic was presented was the right way to go.  The belief among those who pushed for a return to the CWC presentation was that having smaller talents echoing Raw and Smackdown personalities wasn't going to showcase what made the Cruisers different and unique and it wasn't going to help 205 Live grow beyond being an hour of WWE TV on the Network.

It should be noted that aspects of the CWC were dropped almost immediately from 205 Live after the series debuted, including personality packages that had been produced to introduce viewers to the performers that were almost immediately discarded.

McMahon finally made the decision to allow Triple H to take over as show runner two weeks ago in an attempt to reboot and fix the brand.  While there's always a chance McMahon could place himself back in control (it is, after all, his company), the last two weeks of 205 Live have been compared by those behind the scenes to WWE NXT, in that Triple H has been the alpha and omega when it came to being the decision-maker for the product.

The lead writer for 205 Live is currently Jonathan Baeckstrom, who has been part of the company's creative team since August 2013.  He's been working for the company as a lead writer since November 2016, coming into the company after working in talent management.  Adam Pearce, the former NWA champion who transitioned into a WWE Performance Center Coach before being moved up to a Producer for the main roster, remains the lead Producer for the 205 Live brand.

Sources were also told that the vision seen the last several weeks is very much in line with the original plans for 205 Live series before Vince McMahon decided to get personally involved with the direction of the product and the nurturing of the 205 Live talents, who may end up being the last generation of talents McMahon worked with on a specific one-on-one basis to groom.

Various sources were also told that 205 Live house shows are not off the table after the two test shows in Lowell, MA and Poughkeepsie, NY last month, but there are no current plans for additional live events at this time.  Instead, the focus is going to be building the brand up by presenting strong athletic characters and in-ring competition before taking the brand back on the road for another experimental house show run.

So, if you enjoyed the likes of Hideo Itami vs. Roderick Strong last night, expect more of that in-ring style going forward as Strong was specifically brought up as a way to help freshen up the 205 Live roster and product - and there may be other additions in the weeks to come.

The first of those additions, WWE UK star Mark Andrews (who had a run with Impact prior to signing with WWE) will face Akira Tozawa next week. Drew Gulak vs. Tony Nese is also set for next week's episode with both matches taking place as part of the Cruiserweight championship tournament.

NECW Legendary Ep 7 - Malia Hosaka Comes to World Women's Wrestling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4vH_k0UrSyI

King Haku Joins Bullet Club at Wrestle Kingdom 10 in a New Japan Rumble Match

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

COLLECTIBLES COLUMN: Interview with Florida Indie Star Salina de la Renta

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/05/collectibles-column-interview-florida-indie-star-salina-de-la-renta/

I bet I won't be making any new friends with this comment.

I replied to the Torch editorial on Booker T being responsible for himself being off WWE commentary. I'm sure I won't be making many fans happy but hey, truth is truth.

MCMAHON’S TAKE: Booker T is the reason Booker T is no longer on Raw commentary

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/06/mcmahons-take-booker-t-reason-booker-t-no-longer-raw-commentary/

ROH HITS & MISSES 2/5: Best Friends vs. Motor City Machine Guns, Bruiser, Milonas, & Young, Martinez Video Package, Taylor vs. Scurll, Women of Honor, Cody vs. Taven

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/06/roh-hits-misses-2-5-best-friends-vs-motor-city-machine-guns-bruiser-milonas-young-martinez-video-package-taylor-vs-scurll-women-honor-cody-vs-taven/

Upcoming WWA Event in Indiana.

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th at the VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM in EVANSVILLE, IN (300 Court Street)!

W.W.A. presents Hysteria: RETURN to EVANSVILLE featuring WWE Star, THE BOOGEYMAN!...

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Just send $10 for each ticket and note who will pick them up. Then just pick them up at the door, the day of the show!

WWE LOCKS TOP STAR INTO NEW LONG-TERM CONTRACT

The WWE Intercontinental champion The Miz  has signed a new deal with World Wrestling Entertainment, according to multiple sources.

The belief among those we've spoken with is that while the company was seeking to lock Miz up for a longer deal, the two sides finally agreed upon a four-year deal that would keep him tied to the company through 2022.

Miz, 37, parlayed his professed love of professional wrestling on MTV's The Real World and turned it into a career that sees him, today, as one of the most successful, longest-tenured members of the WWE locker room.

Miz was signed to a developmental contract after appearing on the $1 Million edition of Tough Enough and has built a career that has seen him become the second heel to successfully win a Wrestlemania main event (the first being Triple H) and starring in a series of WWE Studios movies, including taking over The Marine franchise, the latest of which will be released later this year.  Beyond that, he has continously improved his work inside the ring as well as his promo skills and has tirelessly worked to promote WWE.

Late last year, WWE announced plans for a new reality series starring Miz and his wife Maryse for the USA Network, titled Miz and Mrs. that will debut later this year with a six episode first season.

Let me post this before PWInsider and others do. :) Jocephus Reacts to Tommy Dreamer vs. Nick Aldis and Aldis Crusade

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ePfFtD__Fw8

Published on Feb 6, 2018

Jocephus submitted the following interview upon the news of the Aldis Crusade and the impending Tommy Dreamer vs. Nick Aldis NWA Worlds Championship Match at House of Hardcore in March. In mid January, Jocephus defeated Tim Storm in an Empty Arena Match at Impact Wrestling to take Storm's automatic rematch for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Championship.

As seen here - Jocephus celebration got out of hand with his Spiritual Advisor.

The tension is mounting with The Aldis Crusade with Ten Pounds of Gold starting on February 11th at Championship Wrestling From Hollywood. Who will Aldis face this Sunday for the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title? And will Jocephus show up?

Learn more about Championship Wrestling From Hollywood
http://www.hollywoodwrestling.com

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Some thank yous to acouple people here.

Thank you for acknowledging you liked something I posted. It may take me forever to finally post it, but I do notice it and will always appreciate it. People like you gys are the reason why I made this blog and it's become very successful.

2/4 ROH TV Report: Cody vs. Matt Taven, Best Friends vs. Motor City Machine Guns for the tag team titles, Marty Scurll vs. Shane Taylor

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/05/2-4-roh-tv-report-cody-vs-matt-taven-best-friends-vs-motor-city-machine-guns-tag-team-titles-marty-scurll-vs-shane-taylor/

PODCAST RECAP AND REVIEW: The Jim Cornette Experience on the last months of Jim Crockett Promotions, why Tully Blanchard was banned from the Crockett plane, tensions between Ric Flair and Dusty Rhodes, the reason the Midnight Express won the tag titles (Ep. 214)

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2018/02/06/podcast-recap-review-jim-cornette-experience-last-months-jim-crockett-promotions-tully-blanchard-banned-crockett-plane-tensions-ric-flair-dusty-rhodes/

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: The Jim Cornette Experience on the Great American Bash 1989, how the Iron Sheik made $100,000 to not wrestle, why Dr. Death hit Ron Garvin with a chair, Ric Flair refusing to drop the World Title (Ep. 215)

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2018/02/06/written-podcast-recap-jim-cornette-experience-great-american-bash-1989-iron-sheik-made-100000-not-wrestle-dr-death-hit-ron-garvin-chair-ric-flair-refusing-dr/

THE HORSEMEN RIDE AGAIN IN BALTIMORE FOR MCW, COMPLETE DETAILS

MCW "Horsemen Anniversary" Feb 17 w/ Flair, Anderson, Blanchard, Windham, Dillon, More

MCWProWrestling.com - Saturday, February 17, meet WWE Hall of Famers Ric Flair, Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Barry Windham, JJ Dillon, former WWE Diva Rosa Mendez, and more at the MCW Arena, 1000 Joppa Farm RD in Joppa, MD!

This very special event begins with a Meet and Greet at 4 pm and live wrestling action at 7:30 pm.

Also confirmed for February 17:

- MCW Heavyweight champion Bruiser faces new #1 contender, Napalm (with The Bomb Squad)

- For the MCW Rage TV Title, champion Greg Excellent defends against one of the men who interfered in his Heavyweight Title opportunity...Jimmy Starz of The Hell Cats

- MCW Tag Team champions The Cartel (Joe Keys and Dante Caballero) vs. The Carnies (Nick Iggy and Kerry Awful)

- In a grudge match, Ken Dixon vs. Sean Studd

- Robby and Bobby vs. The Rock N Bowl Express (Nick "The Bowler", Thick Vic, Stroker Lane)

- Brandon Scott vs. Bobby Wayward

- And more to be announced. Eight matches in total!

Visit MCWProWrestling.com for ticket and event information. Tickets also available day of, at the door. Show support on Facebook at bit.ly/4mcw217.

MCW returns Saturday, February 24 to the Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department in Hollywood, MD with WWE Hall of Famer Tammy Sytch (fka Sunny), Kruger (fka Adam Rose), Swoggle, and more! Show support on Facebook at bit.ly/blast24.

(rolls eyes) don't even have me start with an opinion on this. WWE SEEKING MORE WRITERS

WWE put out another job posting looking for writers. This time, the key responsibilities are:

*Develop and implement creative storylines for broadcast and the WWE Network
*Collaborate with a team of Road-based and Home-based Writers to build compelling RAW/ Smackdown stories that capture the audience and generate buzz
*Consistently improve and refine storylines
*Use consumer insights and social media to deliver impactful storylines that are consistent with the WWE brand and each talent’s skills and history

To apply, click here.

YOUNG BUCKS MAIN EVENTING NEW JAPAN IN ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA

New Japan Pro Wrestling announced Kazuchika Okada and Tomohiro Ishii vs. The Young Bucks will main event the 2/16 NJPW event in Adelaide, Australia.

The tour, being held under the moniker "The Fallout Down Under" will kick off Friday 2/16 in Adelaide at the Titanium Arena with additional dates on Saturday  2/17 in Melbourne at Festival Hall, Sunday 2/18 in Sydney at Quay Centre and Monday 2/19 in Perth at HBF Stadium.

Indy results

Blue Water Championship Wrestling from Saturday night in Port Huron, MI: Alex Weir b Blake Acumen, Nate Coy (son of Luke Perry) b Devils' Right Hand, Jordan Clearwater b Billy Ray Daniels, Brian Pillman Jr. (son of Brian Pillman) b Sean Casey, Alex Weir b Malcolm Monroe III, Nate Coy b Justin Mane, Cyrus Satin b Jordan Clearwater, Brian Pillman Jr. b Michael Barnes, Alex Weir b Nate Coy, Brian Pillman Jr. b Cyrus Satin, Alex Weir b Brian Pillman Jr. to win the tournament for the Rising Star championship, Roach & Anabella b Atlas Hytower & Tony Scott & Ingrid Isley, Buddy the Bulldog b Matt Prada, Mr. Fitness & Rob Clooney b Sean Casey & Michael Barnes-DQ. (thanks to Leonard Brand).

EWF from yesterday in Baldwin Park, CA: Andy Brown b Rico Dynamite, Maritza Janet b Ayoka, Dicky Mayer b Adrian Quest, Fidel Bravo b Jorel Nelson, Mariachi Loco & SoCal Crazy b Akiyori Takizawa & Shunsuke Sayama, Super Beetle b Saint Synclair, Rico Dynamite won Battle Royal. This was Taklizawa and Sayama's last Southern California matches before returning home to Japan and the K-Dojo promotion.

Total Combat Wrestling from yesterday in Rozzano, Milan, Italy: Pain b Carlo Birra, Claudio Campari b Death Mask, Scandolo I b Jacob, Rocco Gioilello b Antonino Bellavita-DQ, Fenice Rossa b Black Ice in a hardcore match.

XCW 10th anniversary show from yesterday in El Paso: Danny Gee b Aguila, Awesome Andy b Alvaric Reiner, Nicktendo b Skybirde, Brothers of Wrestling b Lucha Starr & Red Miracle, Super Crazy b JC Watson.

Pro Wrestling on 2/24 in Fort Erie, ONT at the Native Friendship Centre with Kongo Kong vs. Tarik.

The wrestling classic for this week is, Great Muta vs Great Kabuki

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PGp1A_7l62Y

AWA Supreme Lars Umlaut vs Eric Draven 2017 King of Supreme Finals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oOY-1TM-6x8&t=15s

Published on Feb 5, 2018

"The German Assassin" Lars Umlaut w/ The King's Court takes on "Custom Made" Eric Draven to determine the 2017 King of Supreme.

Ric Flair Talks Hating WCW, Problems With Eric Bischoff, Charlotte Being Bigger Than Ronda Rousey

WWE Hall of Famer Ric Flair was recently interviewed by The Mirror. Below are a few highlights:

 

During the early years of Raw you were one of the opposition, because you rejoined World Championship Wrestling (WCW) a month later and then went head-to-head with Raw on Monday Nitro. Did you used to watch both shows? Was the rivalry as fierce as people say now?
"Worse. I hated WCW. I've said it on record. Not the guys, but the way it was run. It was ridiculous. Literally, my prediction, I said they will kill themselves. And they did. You can't go out on Nitro and say openly to Vince, 'we're putting you out of business'. He's forgiven a lot of people."
Do you think that approach turned fans off?
"Yeah. They wanted me to go out there and say that. I said 's*** no' I'm not going to go out and say that. 'I'm not doing it'. It's one of the reasons me and [Eric] Bischoff didn't get along. They wanted me to go out and put WWE down like Hulk [Hogan], Scott Hall and [Kevin] Nash and those guys were. Not a chance."
[Vince McMahon] even hired Eric Bischoff as the general manager of Raw in July 2002 after WCW went out of business.
"I was really shocked. I wouldn't badmouth WWE on air out of loyalty to Vince. I used to work for his dad [Vincent J. McMahon]. He's forgiven a lot of people man, Bruno [Sammartino], the Ultimate Warrior, Kevin, Scott..."
How excited would you be to see Asuka face your daughter Charlotte, or as has been rumoured, Ronda Rousey to face Charlotte at WrestleMania. That would be a box office attraction.
"Oh huge. Ronda because Ronda gets so much exposure from ESPN as well, which we do a lot of stuff with. That's why Brock [Lesnar] brings so much to the table, because Brock used to get so much ESPN stuff, which gives us an audience that might not normally watch it."

If Ronda Rousey was to come into WWE, she couldn't be in better hands than in a match with Charlotte.
"No. Charlotte will beat her when she wants to! Ronda better watch out. I can tell you this, Charlotte is not afraid of her in any way, shape of form. She is a lot bigger than she is. [5ft 10in to 5ft 7in and 144lb to 135lb]. She can deadlift 300lb and squad 250lb."
Flair also discussed not having a WrestleMania match with Hulk Hogan in WWE, his big 1992 Royal Rumble win, Bobby Heenan and more. You can read the full interview by clicking here.

Ted DiBiase On 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin Exceeding Expectations In WWE

Ted Dibiase spoke to the Mirror on Steve Austin exceeding expectations and working with Austin early on in WWE. Here are some of the highlights:

 

Working with Steve Austin early on:
"I did make 'Stone Cold' Steve Austin the Million Dollar Champion on Raw. You know I saw the talent in Steve and I remember telling him - because a lot of people were telling him 'You need to do more' - I remember telling him, 'Don't do anything different, because what you do is believable, it's real.' And I said 'That's what I've always tried to sell is real.' I said 'It will take you a little longer, but once you're over, you're over.' Well nobody knew just how over he would get! It was unbelievable."
Being someone who helped cultivate Austin in WWE:
"Yeah, well, I was just that rub. It's kind of like in the movies, they see a potential great young actor and they put him in a movie as a co-star to an A-list guy and that helps elevate them. That's what they did with Steve and I happened to be an A-list guy at the time. So I was just the right guy at the right place, at the right time."

Austin exceeding expectations as the "Stone Cold" gimmick continued to grow in popularity:
"I think he exceeded everybody's expectations, I really do. What's funny is you know everybody is talking about how we're now a PG program. I think that's great, because I'm a minister now and I have been for a long time, so I was not a big fan of the Attitude Era. There were some things they did that were very funny and that was great, but I was never a fan of the sleazy stuff. What's funny is, I was part of a panel, Steve and I, and they said 'Ted, you have been quoted as saying that you would never allow your son's hero to be a beer guzzling, swearing, finger-flipping wrestler'. I said 'exactly, I still believe that today'. Steve was sitting by me and he looked at me and said 'That's the same thing my mother said!'"
Ted Dibiase also discussed Ted DiBiase Jr. getting into pro wrestling and Money Inc. You can check out the full interview by clicking here.

WRITTEN PODCAST RECAP: Something To Wrestle With Bruce Prichard on The Main Event on NBC: Hogan vs. Andre ’88: The orchestration and execution of the biggest pro wrestling broadcast of all time (Ep. 85)

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2018/02/03/written-podcast-recap-something-wrestle-bruce-prichard-main-event-nbc-hogan-vs-andre-88-orchestration-execution-biggest-pro-wrestling-broadcast-tim/

ATRISTRY OF WRESTLING: WWE takes strike one in their introduction of Ronda Rousey at the Royal Rumble

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/03/atristry-wrestling-wwe-takes-strike-one-introduction-ronda-rousey-royal-rumble/

IT’S JUST BUSINESS: The pros and cons of WWE moving Raw and Smackdown to either Facebook or Amazon instead of a cable network

https://www.pwtorch.com/site/2018/02/04/just-business-pros-cons-wwe-moving-raw-smackdown-either-facebook-amazon-instead-cable-network/

REY MYSTERIO DISCUSSES RETURN AT ROYAL RUMBLE, WHETHER A LARGER WWE RETURN IS IN HIS FUTURE & MORE

Rey Mysterio was interviewed interview with an interview with The Mirror in the UK promoting 5 Star Wrestling, discussing being the new figurehead of the British promotion and the mixture of new and old faces.  During the interview, the conversation naturally turned to his return at the Royal Rumble in Philadelphia.

Highlights:

The online reception of his appearance getting millions of views online: "It's been incredible. I have nothing to say but to thank the fans for their loyalty, for their respect, for being a Rey Mysterio fan from day one... and for all those fans that have never seen me on TV, because this is a new generation of fans that are watching the WWE.  So to all the new fans that have heard about Rey Mysterio, or played as me in a video game, or seen me on the Network, for the first time if you got the chance to see me at the Royal Rumble, thank you very much for being part of it as a fan."

Going through the curtain at the Royal Rumble: "It's indescribable... It was one of those moments that you had to be there, to really live it. You know, I don't think I've ever felt that type of reaction, in a massive fanbase, like it was in Philly. Man, it was just - unforgettable. It was just one of those feelings that you're going to cherish and it will be with me for the rest of my life.

The previous reception he received in Philadelphia when fans wanted Daniel Bryan to be number 30: "Of course, you're right, you have nothing to say, except that has to do with timing. When they are expecting to see a face that they want to see and you give them the wrong one, then they are going to boo. Not at you, but at the way that show was written.  So this time I was very fortunate to be number 27, to come out after three years and to have that emotional feeling of being loved and being wanted to be seen again. To be able to be seen again in front of the WWE Universe, was just incredible."

The generational showdown in the Rumble match: "Incredible yes, three of the OGs and three of the new era, the new generation. I think it was a good standoff. When you have situations like that, I don't think the WWE fans or WWE Universe have seen a moment like that arise. Who knows? Maybe that will lead into something else in the future."

A relationship going forward with WWE: "I want to say that there is a big possibility that I will be back. [We're] figuring out what the situation is, you know from both ends. But there is definitely a positive feedback on behalf of the fans, on behalf of the WWE staff and behalf of myself man.   I think we're possibly going to sit down and negotiate something where we can both work together and have a good time and enjoy."

Here's the Audio of, Booker T Calls Out Corey Graves To A Fight

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CP1up5jSFls

Billy Corgan announces NWA Worlds Title Match for Nick Aldis (Tommy Dreamer)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yM3_Qvs_3PU

Published on Feb 5, 2018

Last week, Idolmania Sports Management announced the Aldis Crusade with Ten Pounds of Gold where the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis would defend the title over twenty times in just over sixty days. During filming for an upcoming Ten Pounds of Gold, Billy Corgan took the opportunity to talk about the Aldis Crusade and follow through with a promise he made back in November. With the Philadelphia Eagles winning the Super Bowl last night in Minneapolis, the NWA is announcing a historic NWA Worlds Heavyweight Title match for the city of Brotherly Love with one of the cities most iconic wrestling heroes on March 24th, 2018.

This underdog, like the Philadelphia Eagles, has always embodied the spirit of Philadelphia and it’s hardcore wrestling scene. First making headlines in ECW (Extreme Championship Wrestling), this man was always the heart and soul of that promotion. On March 24th in his House of Hardcore, Tommy Dreamer will fight the NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion.

Rocky Mountain Pro Colorado United

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WatxfI-qELc

 

Published on Feb 4, 2018

On Saturday, January 27th, Rocky Mountain Pro was proud to partner with Colorado Springs Wrestling, Primos Pro Wrestling, New Era Wrestling and Hugo Wrestling to present Colorado United. A memorial show for Christopher Chavez, the owner and promoter of Colorado Springs Wrestling, who unfortunately passed away due to a tragic accident.

Wrestlers from all promotions came together to honor the memory of Chris and his love for professional wrestling. This is the full event including videos sent in from those who could not be at the event including Lil' Chloo & Marty The Moth from Lucha Underground.

Chris is survived by his wife and Children. If you would like to help this great family, please make a donation at https://www.gofundme.com/funeral-cost...


Matches include
Chris Chavez Memorial Battle Royal

Tremaine Island vs Vlad Balashov

Cody Devine vs Cormac Battle vs AJ Holliday vs Logan Austin

Mop Boy vs Kaiden Koyama

Police Brutality Unit vs Party Pirate Punks vs Vanity Inc vs ChongoBronson/Hunter Grey

Allie Gato vs Rachelle Riveter vs Shayde vs Dasiy vs Aria Aurora

Delta Jr vs Corsario Negro vs Red Viper vs Sol Azteca vs Jr Estrada

Mario Vanjur vs Severino Corrente

Big Guns vs Jimbo Lucas for the Vacant CSW Championship

Results and stuff

Wrestle Pro taped stuff for Impact and the Impact twitch channel (will air this coming week) last night in Rahway, NJ before 1,000 fans: Johnny Clash b CPA, Team Espana b Beach Bums and Job Security, Chris Queleling & Delroy & Habib b Kevin Matthews & Chris Steeler & Talon, Colby Covington b Tyquil Woodley, Matt Sydal & Chris Payne b Heavenly Bodies, Moose b Shawn Donovan, Alberto El Patron b Fallah Bahh, Bobby Wayward b Teddy Hart, Craig Steele over Buster Jackson, John Hartnett, Joe Keys, Richard Sharp, and Micah Jennings, Anthony Bowens won three-way over Eli Drake and Matt MacIntosh, Johnny Impact b Dan Maff, Tenille Dashwood (Emma) b Angelina Love.

(Hopefully the lighting will be better and the ropes tighter than at Border City Wrestling shows)

Defy Wrestling from Friday night in Seattle before a sellout of 700 fans: Schaff b Dave Turner, Nicole Matthews b Hawlee Layne, Artemis won elimination match, Penta 0M & Rey Fenix b Amerikan Gunz, Brody King b ACH, Joey Janela b Randy Myers, Shane Strickland b Matt Sydal to keep the Defy title.

Revolution Pro from today in London: Kurtis Chapman won three-way over Flash Morgan Webster and Chris Brookes, Josh Bodom b Dan Magee, Adam Brooks b Phantasmo, David Starr b Speedball Mike Bailey, Sammii Jaynes b Nina Samuels, Aussie Open b Gideon Gray & No Fun Dunne, Zack Sabre Jr. b Travis Banks.

Highlights from the last PWG show.

Santino Brothers Wrestling on Friday night in Belle Gardens, CA: Jake Atlas b Matt Vandagriff, Hoss Hogg & Jesse James b Delilah Doom & Eli Everfly, Douglas James b Tyler Bateman-DQ.

EPW from last night in Perth, Australis before 400-500 fans: Scotty Ryan b Taylor King, Tyler Jacobs & Dan Steel & Jarred Slate b DelCano & Taco Nacho & Allyson Cruz, Tipane NC Jonathan Wimbledon, David Nero won three-way over Kiel Steria and Jay Taylor, Julian Ward b Gavin McGavin-DQ, Warship b Davis Storm, Logan Grey & Alex Kingston b Marcius Pitt & Damien Slater in a Three Stages of Hell mach. Second and third falls of the main event, a tornado match and a street fight, said to be excellent. Pitt and Slater debut with New Japan on the Australia tour in a few weeks and they were pushing for a match with the Young Bucks. They were pushing future New Japan and Progress dates.

AAW from last night in LaSalle, IL before 400 fans: Myron Reed b Trey Miguel, Dave & Jake Crist b Zero Gravity, Trevor Lee b Shane Strickland, Ace Romero won over Dante Leon, Donovan Danhausen, Space Monkey, Sage Cainan, MJL and Gringo Loco, Jeff Cobb b A.R. Fox, Sami Callihan b Matt Riddle, Mike Hartenbower & Kody Rice & Paco & Mat Fitchett b Brubaker & Connor Braxton & Curt Stallion & Jake Something, Penta 0M b Eddie Kingston, Jessicka Havok b Rosemary to keep the AAW title, ACH b Rey Fenix to win the AAW title with a brainbuster.

Best of the West has a live TV taping on 2/10 in Merced, CA at American Legion Post 83 with Eli Drake vs. JR Kratos. It will air live at 9 p.m. Eastern on Twitch. It will build for an iPPV show on 3/17 at Fresno City College with Drake, James Storm and Funnybone on Fite TV.

Lucha Xtreme TV results from yesterday in Fresno: Matt Vandergrift b Alfonso Alvarez, Calder McCall b Snipes, Koto Hiro b Shaggy McLovin to win TV title.

EWF from last night in Covina, CA before a sellout 250 fans: Dicky Mayer b Akiyori Takizawa (from the K Dojo promotion in Japan), Maritza Janett b Allie Parker, Jorel Nelson & Devioin Foreman b Che Cabrera & Rico Dynamite, A Broomstick (Andy Brown) b Fidel Bravo-DQ, Adrian Quest b Shunsuke Sayama (From K Dojo), Super Beatle b Ty Ray in a loser leaves EWF tables match. A Broomstick stemmed from an angle on a prior show where Fidel Bravo said he could wrestle a broomstick and have a good match, but when the match was to start, Andy Brown came out with a mask saying his wrestling name was A Broomstick.

Hoosier Pro Wrestling from last night in Columbus, IN: Dillen Swango d Buck Sexto, Echo the Clown b Scarecrow, Drax O'Brien b Fireball, Lightning Bolt b JC Bunyan, Butcher Manson b Duke the Nuke, Flash Flanagan & Ace Jackson b Kenny Kage & Tim Lutz, Omega Pit Bull b Vic the Bruiser in a strap match. Next show is 3/3 at the 4-H Fairgrounds in Columbus, IN.

 

Rosemary Injured.

Rosemary from Impact was injured last night in a match with Jessicka Havok on an AAW show in LaSalle, IL. They were about 3:00 into the match when she was injured, and went right to the finish. Rosemary kicked Havok, and got hurt and rolled out of the ring. They could tell she was hurt, she immediately took a tombstone piledriver and the match ended. Havok broke character and helped her to the back. She couldn't put any weight on her right leg.