Contra Unit invades MLW and causes a riot

CONTRA Unit invaded MLW's Fusion taping in Chicago. The results… a near riot. Watch the shocking footage for yourself. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJnbGx_qtfc

NEW JAPAN PRO-WRESTLING- Road to MSG April 6: Juice and Finlay

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2hR20zN7DE

Chicago Blast From The Past- #26

On this episode we travel back to 2003 and to Pro Championship Wrestling.
This match takes place in Summit Ill where it is the team of Dave Storm & Wally Wild of "Animal House" putting their Tag team Titles on the line against "Big Jack" John Burk & "Psychotic" Jimmy Blaze.
Pro Championship Wrestling has since closed its doors and is no longer in operation. Wally Wild & John Burk have since retired from ring action.
Jimmy Blaze is still active on the Chicago scene and is the owner of POWW entertainment. Dave Storm still wrestles on a limited basis with POWW Entertainment.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBlxj1RN2fE

Matt Riviera Trashes "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert & Family - Doug Gilbert Responds - 3/23/19 (USACW)

Matt Riviera trashes "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert & the Gilbert family and USA Heavyweight champion "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert, brother of Eddie Gilbert responds to "The LVR Boy" Matt Riviera.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_U7766-SuQE

TOMMY DREAMER, HOUSE OF HARDCORE JOIN RETROMANIA VIDEO GAME

The following press release was issued this morning:

Tommy Dreamer and House of Hardcore are coming to RetroMania Wrestling 

Collegeville, Pennsylvania -- Retrosoft Studios, LLC is very proud to announce that Tommy Dreamer and House of Hardcore are entering the digital arena of RetroMania Wrestling when the game releases early next year. For longtime fans of the 1991 arcade classic WrestleFest?, RetroMania Wrestling is the spiritual successor that they’ve been looking for.

With beautiful 2D sprites, amazing backgrounds, and fast-paced arcade style game play that gamers and wrestling fans of all ages can enjoy, RetroMania Wrestling now welcomes House of Hardcore’s founder Tommy Dreamer as a playable Superstar within the game. In addition, players will be able to battle their opponents in the House of Hardcore arena and compete for the Television Championship.

Dreamer and the House of Hardcore branding brings an extreme dynamic to the game. The ECW Legend joins Hawk and Animal of the Road Warriors, Austin Idol, and Zack Sabre Jr. as the first announced wrestling Superstars for RetroMania Wrestling.

Since its inception in 2012, House of Hardcore has embodied the spirit of Extreme Championship Wrestling (ECW) and the promotion has run over fifty events to date across eleven states and three countries. Retrosoft Studios, LLC is ‘extremely’ excited to announce this partnership to ultimately allow fans to experience House of Hardcore in a video game for the very first time.

RetroMania Wrestling is the spiritual successor to the classic arcade game WrestleFest that was released in 1991 by Technos of Japan. It will be a “pick up and play” arcade wrestling game with beautiful 2D sprites, incredible backgrounds and fast-paced arcade style game play. Visit ? RetrosoftStudios.com

? for more information on the game and to keep up-to-date with future roster additions and gameplay announcements. For updates, you can also follow @RetrosoftStudio

Mat Memory- Bob Armstrong pins Ric Flair 2 Times. Southeastern Wrestling 12/10/83

Bullet Bob Armstrong defeats Ric Flair in a match where Armstrong is defending his Southeastern Title. The S/E Champ got a title shot each time the NWA Champion came to town. Also in a tag match Armstrong/Robert Fuller defeated Ric Flair & Mr. Olympia. Flair confronts Brad, Bobs son only to have Bob attack him. This is the angle Flair discussed in his book where when he takes his Rolex off and slides it across the ring it breaks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2Udah03kLA

Mat Memory- Bullet Bob Armstrong vs Ric Flair 1984 Boutwell Auditorium

Bullet Bob Armstrong vs Ric Flair 1984 Boutwell Auditorium - Birmingham, AL. Interference from Tennessee Stud Ron Fuller costing Armstrong the NWA World Heavyweight Title.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LZ5rtftqe1Q

Mat Memory- Bob Armstrong vs. Dick Murdoch & Jim Cornette

Smoky Mountain Wrestling 3/13/94 in Knoxville, TN.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCXuwc8R1oE

Mat Memory- Bob Armstrong vs. Hulk Hogan 12/25/79

This is a clip of a Southeastern Title match from, I think, Christmas Night in 1979 that was played on TV and narrated by Les Thatcher. Hulk is the Southeastern champion defending the belt against "Bullet" Bob Armstrong. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tcuD18BdgSQ

Mat Memory- Glacier, Earnest The Cat Miller and Bullet Bob Armstrong in Six man tag action @Rome, GA 10-13-2018

Georgia Premier Wrestling Arn Anderson’s Homecoming.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rb_1MLjKFUs

Second Time In A Week, Dave Meltzer Can't Post A Link Right if His Life Depended On It

He really should just have someone else post links for him because this is pretty fucking pathetic.

Here's the link to the story of him being incapable of doing this that I posted two days ago. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/03/once-again-meltzer-cant-post-link.html

So NOW.. Two days later? There's THIS... From Today's "Daily Update" comes this gem.

Now click where it says "Here's the match" and THIS... Is what you get.

ROFLMAO!

I seriously can't stop laughing at this... You can't make this shot up, not at all. How stupid is someone really to where twice in what, two days? Can't post a link to something correctly? Is it really that hard for Meltzer to do? Is it really that much of a challenge for him? 

Apparently... It is, the struggle for him is, just that real, LMAO!

SSOOO, since Meltzer is truly incapable of posting a link correctly. HERE.. Is the REAL Link to that match. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1-rebuMi8w

You can go ahead and thank me now, least I know how to post links on my site correctly. :)

Proof That The Current WWE Product And Wrestlemania Isn't Getting Over So Well

The current prediction for the crowd at Raw tomorrow in Boston is 10,500 to 11,000. We still haven't had a major arena Raw sellout for Mania season, Chicago was thought Monday to be one for sure and that didn't happen.

If that isn't a hint that WWE fans see the pruduct as sucking ass, I don't know what wil. But of course, WWE will ignore this, as usual.

Al Perez Full Career Shoot Interview 2019

Former WWE, WCW, World Class Championship Wrestling, Mid South Wrestling & All Japan Pro Wrestling Star "The Latin Heartthrob" Al Perez does a career interview with The Hannibal TV discussing his early athletic career, getting into professional wrestling, wrestling in the Canadian Maritimes, Florida, World Class Championship Wrestling, The Blanchards Territory, Puerto Rico, NWA, WCW and WWE. He also talks in about his dealings with Dusty Rhodes, Nikita Koloff & answers live fan questions!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zQu8UiGMhrY

PowerBomb Wrestling 03/24/19

PBW will be LIVE on 4/28 at St. Clement Hall in Toledo!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irWGsknPtQk&feature=youtu.be

This Week On The Evan Ginzburg Show

3/24/19 Evan Ginzburg Show 
Wrestler Victor El Dragon, Jr.
Lawyer, Radio Host, Stand Up Comic, Actress Pamela Roth
Horror Blogger Zainab Ali / Referee Vincent Cantoni
Wrestling Manager "Vinny The Guido / V.T.G." WATCH HERE: https://www.facebook.com/VillageConnectionNetwork/videos/1522186894580336/

C.W. Anderson Shoot Interview 3/22/2019 (Wrestling with Anything But Podcast)

Not only is he a multi-sport athlete and all around nice guy but he did our podcast while driving in a blizzard to the arena one hour before going out to the ring. Truly a pleasure for us to interview C.W. Anderson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQr8ZFpLlEc

Reality of Wrestling TV: Episode 243

(Reality of Wrestling) is a wrestling promotion owned by Booker T that runs out of Houston, Texas showcasing the top unsigned talent from around the world in a weekly episodic series. - Jacob Fatu vs Bartek - Rex Andrews Update - Luke Hawx & PJ Hawx vs Fly Def
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnqWR8VhQ5s

EP126 (The Dave Dynasty Story... so far...) | Dave Dynasty Show podcast

Dave tells his story... how he became a wrestling fan, his career in and around wrestling, and shares his views and philosophies on the business. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=COmUn127LXo

Shigehiro Irie - Huge goals for New York City ( Westside Xtreme Wrestling)

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

All Elite Wrestling Panel | C2E2 2019 | SYFY WIRE

Kenny Omega and The Young Bucks, stars of All Elite Wrestling, take the stage to answer fan questions.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2_AlqPKu0g

MLW Fusion Episode 50: LA Park vs. Mance Warner - DEATH MATCH

The destroyer LA Park is summoned by Salina de la Renta to battle Mance Warner in a Death Match in the main event. Ol Mancer faces his gravest challenge in just his second outing in MLW. Can the Bucksnort brawler overcome the Mexican masochist? Alex Hammerstone, MJF and Richard Holliday have united to form The Dynasty… and now The Hart Foundation are out for payback following the shocking ending to last week’s MLW FUSION. What type of receipt does Teddy Hart, Davey Boy Smith Jr. and Brian Pillman Jr. have in store for The Dynasty? Brian Pillman Jr. faces his biggest challenge to date in Alex Hammerstone. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor brings us inside his fight camp as he prepares to defend his World Championship at the Battle Riot on April 5th. How is Lawlor doing after CONTRA’s attack? Tune in to find out. Speaking of CONTRA Unit, the global dealers in violence finally break their silence following turning MLW on its head. The Battle Riot control center reveals more participants and a world championship title match! Matches: •DEATH MATCH: LA Park (presented by Salina de la Renta) vs. Mance Warner •Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Alex Hammerstone •Myron Reed vs. Gringo Loco Join Jim Cornette and Rich Bocchini ringside in Chicago as Major League Wrestling presents the fastest and most dangerous hour of combat sports you’ll experience anywhere in the world.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8UREtEJRq8

Defiant Westling's Loaded #16: A New Era Begins

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w_R3dk-OpTo

Low Ki Discusses His Status With Impact Wrestling

Low Ki has wrestled all over the world and for numerous promotions, but it's clear he has an affinity to Impact Wrestling. He's had four different stints with the company and is back again and will compete at United We Stand next month.

The veteran wrestler was a part of the Impact media call last Thursday where he was asked him if he would ever entertain a producer position with Impact.

"At that capacity, not at the moment although it's something that seems reasonable to be explored," revealed Low Ki. "I have the most experience in the company and I can come from a perspective of success and not just speculation. I could definitely convey stuff that would help them if that was something of interest."

Outside of Impact, Low Ki has been competing with MLW where he is a former heavyweight champion.

"I've been focused on MLW for the past year and I've succeeded rather well in maintaining that focus," said Low Ki.

With Impact, Low Ki will be taking on LAX who is managed by Konnan. Low Ki and Konnan have a long history and most recently ran into each other in Konnan's hometown of Miami.

"He had a point proven to him in Miami and now he's got my people, people from New York, people from my background," Low Ki said of LAX's Ortiz and Santana. "He's gotten in their heads thinking that they're big fish in a small pound and now they want to call out a shark."

Low Ki thinks that Konnan is exploiting Ortiz and Santana and he compared Konnan to the mafia who used to launder their money through wrestling promoters.

"He has associated himself with every generation's stars," Ortiz said of Konnan. "This is the same method that all of the hustling promoters have pulled on wrestlers for years….Now Santana and Ortiz, we were once standing side-by-side and now you wanna stand across from me? You wanna say respect "may" be there? Do you realize what you're talking about? Do you realize who you're speaking to?"

If that wasn't clear enough, Low Ki then made it official by accepting LAX's challenge.

"Yes, at United We Stand, we will be standing across from LAX," Low Ki said of he and partner Ricky Martinez.

With so many stints with Impact Wrestling, Low Ki was asked to describe his status with the promotion.

"You have to take everything one step at a time and I've always done that," stated Low Ki. "I guess that's the reason why I've been allowed to return several times because everything is a step-by-step process...

"I've always approached everything on a one-step-at-a-time basis. This is another one-step-at-a-time basis just as it was in 2017, just as it was in 2014 and before that. I don't go in with any expectations other than the expectations out of myself which is I'm showing up, I'm getting busy and I'm going home."

Low Ki will team with Ricky Martinez to take on LAX, with Konnan, at Impact Wrestling's United We Stand on April 4th. It will be streamed live via Twitch.

Mike Mooneyham Interviews Randy Rose (Of The Original Midnight Express)

https://www.postandcourier.com/sports/wrestling/ravishing-randy-rose-humbled-by-inclusion-in-pro-wrestling-hall/article_59a0fd26-4ca5-11e9-8b6b-0f53a957a0e5.html

Mat Memory- Bobby Heenan burns Pepper Gomez with a lit cigar

From Chicago in 1974, re-aired on Bob Luce's Hall of Fame Classics in 1989.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHsYr-52wRw

Mat Memory- Pepper Gomez vs Buddy Rose

"Playboy" Buddy Rose faces Bay Area wrestling legend Pepper Gomez from in episode of Roy Shire's Big Time Wrestling. After the match Gomez is stretchered out of the arena and afterwards Rose is interviewed by Hank Renner. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XA0Nj3Kp1A

Mat Memory- Pepper Gomez vs Bobby Heenan Mexican Strap Match WWA All Star Championship Wrestling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCXCwWd8_uU

Mat Memory- Pepper Gomez vs Abdullah The Butcher (July 22nd, 1975)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W8R3yPa7KXY

RCW WRESTLING: THE CHALLENGE IS LAID FOR THE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE

RCW WRESTLING: THE CHALLENGE IS LAID FOR THE CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIP TITLE Newly-crowned RCW Canadian heavyweight champion Sweet Daddy soul is confronted by Dirty inc's Mike Jones and Sydney Steele. This All Leads up to the Canadian heavyweight championship title bout in 2 weeks time in Calgary Alberta Canada.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tCST9KJuSyg

NOAH - Eddie Edwards & Masa Kitamiya vs Katsuhiko Nakajima & Go Shiozaki

Pro Wrestling NOAH GHC Heavyweight Tag Team Championship match - 2019.3.10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJk8OVFYhcA

Westside Xtreme Wrestling (wXw)- Schadenfreude - A new stable in wXw

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGPZ0qIe46Y

[3-Way Match] 2 Cold Scorpio vs Darius Carter vs JustNeph - Warriors of Wrestling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiGDpzI1rpU

Appalachian Mountain Wrestling- AMW-TV Episode 133: March 23, 2019

Stan Lee is Hot on the trail of the Heatseekers and those AMW Tag Team Titles Hear from AMW Champion Stan Sierra, plus hear from Lemonjuice McGee and his Legion TV Main Event LAST MAN STANDING MATCH Beau James vs. The Mega Destroyer Guest Commentary by Kyle Maggard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C2LSSbzwypU

OTT Wrestling Scrappermania 5- Walter vs Jordan Devlin II

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUjTFR0ZE2c

Jim Ross On The Main Reason Why He's Leaving WWE

 WWE Hall of Famer Jim Ross appeared on ESPN's Outside The Lines program and confirmed that he has been in talks with All Elite Wrestling. JR's current WWE contract does not expire until March 29. You can see full video from the OTL appearance above.

Regarding his WWE departure, Ross said he only had two bookings in 2018 and that was it. "I had two bookings in 2018, so I kind of felt the writing was on the wall," he said.

Ross technically had three dates in 2018 - the RAW 25th Anniversary show, the Andre the Giant Memorial Battle Royal on the WrestleMania 34 Kickoff pre-show, and the Greatest Royal RumbleKickoff pre-show panel. Ross said on his podcast that he recently spoke with WWE Chairman Vince McMahon and the two mutually agreed that it was time to move on.

JR told OTL host Ryan Smith that it came down to a matter of wanting to remain active and stay working. He said it was simply time to move on from WWE with the hope of finding a more creatively fulfilling role with another promotion.

"I miss being around people," JR said. "The main reason I'm leaving WWE is because they weren't using me very much, and I feel like I've got some great years left. I needed to get out of the house, and I need to be involved. I need to be on the road, and I need to be around people."

Ross noted that he did not want to sit at home stagnant and dwelling on the past. He had to deal with the sudden loss of his wife Jan back in 2017 as he was returning to WWE under the two-year contract.

"Two years ago this month I lost my wife in a car accident, about 30 seconds from our garage in Norman ... there's no grieving manual that I've ever read, or been recommended to, that tells you how to get through this stuff," he said. "All I know is you've gotta keep getting up, and you've gotta keep taking steps forward."

Ross still has nothing but praise for WWE and the McMahon Family.

"I had no issues, I wasn't mad at anybody -- there's no major controversy here," Ross said. "I believe WWE in general, as most television producers do, want to get younger. I've been around since the mid-70s doing this job that I truly love doing. When I was unable to get booked, to be utilized, I had to look for Plan B, and Plan B was, 'let's step away gracefully.' Vince McMahon and his family have been amazing to my family."

For those who missed our previous report, Ross confirmed that he's been in talks with AEW, but nothing has been signed. He said, "I don't know, we're talking. I just haven't signed anything yet. My people and their people are doing their thing. The only agent I grew up knowing was a State Farm agent in Oklahoma, I got a real agent now, man. So, they're working on it. I'd like to get into some voice-over work, I'd like to do some... I wouldn't mind having a radio gig doing college football."

Alberto El Patron Admits He Made A Mistake By Disrespecting Triple H, Talks Possible WWE Return

Former WWE Champion Alberto El Patron (Alberto Del Rio) recently spoke with Super Luchas and said he is now on good terms with WWE and specifically Triple H.

"There were many great moments in WWE, but the most special was to win the Royal Rumble of 40 wrestlers. I swore that they were going to do another Royal Rumble to take away that privilege from me, with 41 wrestler, but they have not," Alberto said in highlights sent to us. "Now everything is normal with them, I apologized and shook hands, even with Mr. Levesque [Triple H], with whom I do not agree on many things, especially how things ended and how they were done [when he was fired in 2014], but I should never have crossed the line and disrespect him. A man can only be called a man by admitting his mistakes. I lived a very difficult stage in my life: 1 year and 2 months in which I had to win the most difficult battle of my life that was against myself."

Alberto has spoken out about Triple H a few times over the years, most notably during a drunk rant on Periscope in April 2017. This was while he was dating Paige. During the rant, Alberto talked about "keyboard warriors" and made a reference to Triple H. He said, "You remind me of one of the bosses in WWE, with the big f--kin' nose, big f--kin' pussies."

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During the same rant, Alberto continued ranting on Triple H. He said, "Ya know, I'm close to the next town. Stamford. I could pay a visit to somebody. Stamford is only forty-five minutes away. That's where all the pussies live, right? I could go there and just knock on someone's door, 'Hey, big nose with the small dick.'"

Alberto says now things are normal with his former employer.

Regarding a potential return to WWE, Alberto said the door is open for him to go back there before he retires from the ring.

"Returning to WWE before retiring is not a question of whether they want to or I want to return," Alberto said. "Neither I hope nor want to return nor do they expect me to return or want me to return. But the two of us have had approaches, especially to make the peace, which opens the door to the fact that before I hang up my boots I can have some last matches in WWE. I clarify it: neither they beg me, nor I beg them. It's just that the door is open for a future."

Patron made a surprise return to WWE at Hell In a Cell 2015, defeating John Cena to win the WWE United States Title, and he last appeared for the company on the August 16, 2016 SmackDown episode, losing to Cena. He debuted for Impact Wrestling in March 2017 and last appeared for them in March 2018. He has worked just a few indie events since then.

AWA - American Wrestling Association - PART 1 - The Untold Story

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gl-20L6gtQ

Wrestling Epicenter- JJ Dillon Shoot Interview on the Four Horsemen, WCW's Demise, more

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-TBwWswU1vA

Once Again Meltzer Can't Post A Link Correctly (So I'll Do What He's Not Smart Enough To Do)

Some day he might take a lesson in how to post them the right way, but until then someone like me will always show what a dumb ass he is. because i am... "That Guy". So go ahead and thank me now. :)

The proof is in the pudding and proof will always be, a mother fucker.

From his "Daily Update comes this...

Click the wannabe link he posted? Anf you get... THIS, LMAO!

So since he's proven time and again to be incapable of getting a link posted correctly? here you go.. The link he couldn't get right. http://www.sportingnews.com/us/wwe/news/tony-schiavone-podcast-eric-bischoff-wcw-conrad-thompson-ric-flair/1jgc269x216gp1p6hgg79f4imb

Mat Memory- Bob Roop Boris Malenko Ron Garvin (PLAN B) Tennesse Wrestlers Shoot / Expose Wrestling Business

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-sLiA0cP0A

International Pro Wrestling (UK)- IPW #7: JIMMY HAVOC vs MJF : INTERNATIONAL PRO WRESTLING

Jimmy Havoc says farewell to Milton Keynes but not before one last war against someone he may get to know very well in AEW! Also: KIP SABIAN vs RICKY KNIGHT JR ANTI-FUN POLICE vs OJMO & MYLES KAYMAN JAYDE vs ZOE LUCAS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3byAdudPaxU

Col Parker on Terry Funk

Col Parker on Terry Funk Former WWE & WCW Manager/Southern Wrestling Legend Colonel Robert Parker/Robert Fuller discusses working with WWE Hall of Famer Terry Funk over the years as well as having the best match of his life with Terry in Knoxville TN on a big show. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuU8LdrPko8

週刊WRESTLE-1(Japan) TV #102 2019.03.22

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTNpRU0G878

Van Harrison vs Ayden Cristiano w/ Reyna (Reality of Wrestling)

This match is from Reality of Wrestling's iPPV (The Last Stand 2019)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kUi4kzavyHw

Insane Championship Wrestling (UK)- ICW Fight Club #120

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xtsbUuLBNw

PODCAST RECAP: The Notsam Wrestling Podcast with Jake Roberts on Andre’s dislike of Studd, the psychology of turning face or heel, his one man show

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2019/03/22/podcast-recap-the-notsam-wrestling-podcast-with-jake-roberts-on-andres-dislike-of-studd-the-psychology-of-turning-face-or-heel-his-one-man-show/

PODCAST RECAP: Jim Cornette’s Drive-Thru on title belts as props, wrestlers changing gimmicks, referee attire, and if social media existed in the 1980’s

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2019/03/22/podcast-recap-jim-cornettes-drive-thru-on-title-belts-as-props-wrestlers-changing-gimmicks-referee-attire-and-if-social-media-existed-in-the-1980s/

PODCAST RECAP: Ron Fuller’s Studcast – moving on from Bill Watts Florida territory and starting his own promotion

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2019/03/22/podcast-recap-ron-fullers-studcast-moving-on-from-bill-watts-florida-territory-and-starting-his-own-promotion/

PODCAST RECAP: 83 Weeks on Superbrawl III, the turmoil and promise surrounding one of WCW biggest events of the year

https://www.pwpodcasts.com/2019/03/22/podcast-recap-83-weeks-on-superbrawl-iii-the-turmoil-and-promise-surrounding-one-of-wcw-biggest-events-of-the-year/

David Starr pulls promo critical of ROH and Sinclair ahead of match against Jay Lethal in Israel in April, ROH statement on who was responsible for getting it pulled

David Starr cut a promo that was heavily critical of Ring of Honor and Sinclair Broadcast Group, the parent company of ROH, ahead of his upcoming match against ROH World Champion Jay Lethal on April 21 in Netanya, Israel for Israeli Pro Wrestling Association. In the video, Starr was critical of ROH and called out Sinclair for being a right win propaganda machine.

I’ll tell you something else that’s a joke. It’s that Ring of Honor Wrestling used to represent pure, independent professional wrestling instead of representing a far-right wing extremist corporate propaganda machine, said Starr. Did you think it was kind of a cute publicity stunt? Let the little Jew boy get a flight to Israel to wrestle for your championship? Is that what you thought?

Starr ended up pulling the promo and issued a statement on his Twitter saying the “powers that be” asked him to remove the promo.

Starr did not mention who asked him to remove the promo, but has since released a shirt with his face on it that says censored over his mouth with Sinclair is Scared over it.  Starr tweeted out information on how to buy the shirt with the caption “Sinclair is Scared.” You can see the shirt below in a tweet from Starr:

Pro Wrestling Sheet managed to save the promo from Starr. You can see his entire promo here. https://twitter.com/i/status/1108394083939082240

Starr is not under contract to Ring of Honor, but he has wrestled for the company several times in the past. He is currently one of the most notable free agents on the independent scene and has made a name for himself wrestling in the U.S. and internationally, especially in the WXW promotion based out of Germany and OTT recently.

Starr, who is Jewish, mentioned in the video that ROH would wake up to their worst nightmare if he won their championship. “You’ll have to wake up to the fact that your championship is now represented by a progressive Jew named David Starr,” said Starr.

Many News outlets reached out to Ring of Honor for a statement on the situation on whether or not they asked for Starr to pull the video. Ring of Honor responded by saying that this matter was handled by the promoter in Israel.

 If Starr hadn’t pulled his promo and Lethal did get pulled from the show, I think ROH would have had a PR nightmare on their hands and would have had to back down. The way things have gone down, Starr having to pull the video has proven him right in terms of the content of his promo.

ROH Star Unhappy With Booking (Then Leave, Dumb Ass)

Pretty easy solution, especially now with so many other places to go. But hey, easy concepts like that seem to fly over people's heads for some reason.

Sting On The One Opponent Who Could Bring Him Out Of Retirement (The Answer Won't be Surprising)

It's the same he always gives (yawns).

WWE Hall of Famer Sting recently spoke with Wrestling Travel and revealed that he would come out of retirement for just one opponent - The Undertaker.

"I mean, everyone knows who it would be. Taker, he's the only guy I'd come out of retirement for now. No one else," Sting said. "We could just never get it together to make it happen. When I started talking to WWE he was booked with Brock and then I did the deal with Triple H and he had another feud going on at the time, so it was just one of those things we couldn't make happen.

"But I don't regret it not happening either, I mean I got to face Triple H at my first WrestleManiaand then wrestle Seth for the world title, so I didn't do too badly out of that deal. But yeah, now, the only person I'm getting back in the ring for is Taker."

The 60 year old Stinger also confirmed that there were no concrete plans for his WWE run before he suffered the injury in the 2015 Night of Champions match against Seth Rollins, which led to his retirement.

"There weren't really any set plans for me after the Seth match if I hadn't got injured," Sting confirmed. "The idea was just for me to have one off matches here and there, but I didn't have any planned opponents or anything like that, we were just going to see what was best for business at the time."

JARRETT VS. IMPACT LAWSUIT UPDATE (Yes, This Bullshit Is STILL Going On)

Jeff Jarrett’s attorneys filed a motion asking for an extension in filing an extension allowing them until 4/12 to submit an update on where things stand with the lawsuit he and his company Global Wrestling Entertainment have filed against Impact Wrestling parent company Anthem.  

The request (which Anthem’s attorneys have agreed to) is due to Jarrett’s travel schedule, responsibilities his attorneys have on a matter not related to the lawsuit, and international travel required of Anthem’s attorneys preventing all sides from being able to meet for a conference on the case.  It was noted all sides are working on figuring out when they will be able to meet.

WWE'S ATTEMPTS TO BE DISMISSED AS DEFENDANT IN TITUS O'NEIL LAWSUIT SHOT DOWN

On 3/19, the United States District Court, Middle Division, of Florida shot down World Wrestling Entertainment’s motion arguing they should be dismissed as a defendant in the lawsuit brought by Cameraman Donald Anderson against the company and WWE performer Thaddeus "Titus O'Neil" Bullard.  Anderson has alleged he was injured by Bullard after the WWE star became upset while being filmed for a segment on WWE Network prank series Swerved.   The court did not provide details as to why they were denying the motion beyond noting the decision was made, "Upon consideration of all relevant filings, case law, and being otherwise fully advised."

WWE had argued they did not fall under jurisdiction of the court in Florida as they were a Connecticut-based company.  Anderson had specifically used quotes from Paul Levesque and WWE Executive John Saboor about the importance of the WWE Performance Center in Florida in an Amended version of his lawsuit, attempting to use those comments in order to prove that WWE would indeed fall under the court's jurisdiction as they do business regularly in the Sunshine State.

Anderson has been instructed by the court to file a supplemental response to WWE’s motion to dismiss by 5/10, at which point WWE will be allowed 14 days to respond and again argue for their dismissal as a defendant from the case. 

A mediation meeting in regard to the lawsuit was scheduled to take place on 3/13 in Tampa, Florida, but there is no word yet whether there was any movement towards the case being settled coming out of that scheduled mediation.

Anderson’s lawsuit against WWE and Bullard alleges Battery, Assault, Willful Misconduct, Negligence, Gross Negligence, Intentional Infliction of Emotional Distress and Negligent Infliction of Emotional Distress.  As been previously reported, Anderson has alleged "he was injured by Bullard after the WWE star became upset while being filmed” for a segment on WWE Network prank series Swerved.   Bullard has counter-sued Anderson.

Anderson (who had been hired through a third party, Uranus Productions) was backstage at a WWE TV taping filming a segment where Bullard was shocked by WWE performer Paige.  Bullard became, according to the lawsuit, "enraged", alleging charging and kicking the camera out of Anderson's hand, injuring him.   Bullard has denied those allegations in his response to Anderson's lawsuit.  Paige is not a party in the lawsuit.

Anderson alleged that WWE placed him in an unsafe working environment and that they had a duty to protect him from being placed in such a situation.   Anderson claims in the suit that Uranus Productions were told that WWE, "would select their own representatives to organize, manage and direct the electric shock prank activity.  Consequently, WWE undertook the job of selecting specific WWE personalities as targets, on which to use the electric shock device."  So, he is placing all the blame for the incident taking place on WWE's shoulders.  Anderson also claimed in the suit that he was instructed by WWE that he was "not safe on the premises", that Bullard "could not be controlled" and would presenting an "ongoing threat" to Anderson.  Anderson claims he was instructed to leave the WWE venue out of fear that O'Neil might go after him again and was "whisked" away.   

The lawsuit also alleged that Bullard "was known by WWE as possessing significant anger management issues" and that Bullard's alleged assault lead to injuries on Anderson's hand, wrist and fingers to the point he could not work for six months.   In the lawsuit, Anderson claiming that he has faced "bodily injury, pain and suffering, mental anguish, extreme emotional distress, disfigurement, medical expenses, physical handicap, loss of income, loss of the capacity for enjoyment of life and loss of ability to earn money.

In a response filed on 6/19/18, Bullard stated he "acted out of necessity to prevent being assaulted" again by the cattle prod during the prank and that he "did not create the danger to be avoided and stopped his action when the danger was gone."  Bullard also stated that Anderson "knowingly and voluntarily assumed the risk when he intentionally conspired, planned and participated" to "film/record the assault and battery" of Bullard with the cattle prod.  Bullard's response also stated that he "used reasonable force that was not greater than necessary to end the threat of being cattle prodded repeatedly."  Bullard is also arguing that any damages to Anderson were caused by his employer, Uranus Productions and that he should be covered by workman's compensation through them.  Bullard is also arguing that since Anderson conspired with Uranus to assault him with the cattle prod, he should be barred from bringing any claims against Bullard.

Bullard's counter-suit is in the amount of $15,000, the same amount that Anderson is suing him for.  Anderson's lawsuit seeks in excess of $15,000 in damages as well as whatever punitive damages the Sixth Judicial Court of Pasco County, Florida may rule Anderson deserves, should they rule in his favor.  The original lawsuit filed by Anderson in California had sought $1.2 million in damages and cited that Anderson allegedly faced medical bills in excess of $150,000.  The newer lawsuit filed in Florida has not made any mention of that allegation since the case was transferred to the Sunshine State.

Bullard's counter-suit against Anderson alleges conspiracy to commit battery, conspiracy to commit assault, negligence, gross negligence, intentional infliction of emotional distress.   Bullard contends that Anderson was hired by Uranus Productions, who were hired to develop the Swerved TV series for WWE and "were responsible for generating storylines for each episode and for handling all aspects of physical production." 

Bullard's lawsuit states that WWE "contractually retained all authority over all significant creative aspects" of the series and had to approve each prank, but that Bullard was assaulted with the cattle prod "unbeknownst to WWE" in the scene Anderson filmed that is now at the center of the lawsuit.   In his counter-suit, Bullard included material showing that the prank was not included on a list of sketches and pranks approved for the episode by Brian Terwillinger, at the time the WWE Vice President of Development.  Bullard also alleges that Uranus Productions, including Anderson, "intentionally directed" Saraya Jade-Bevis (WWE performer Paige) to assault him with the cattle prod without any concern for his well-being.  Bullard also states that at no time did he "consent or otherwise approve of the wrongful, malicious acts" against him.

In the counter-suit, Bullard alleges that Anderson filmed Bullard being "harmed in an offensive and reckless" way, he suffered harmful, offensive, reckless and intentional contact that he did not consent to and was injured and suffered damages, including and not limited to bodily injury, pain and suffering and mental anguish."  Bullard alleged that Anderson should have known that the stunt would have caused severe and serious injury to Bullard but was negligent and disregarded Bullard's safety.

Bullard has previously reserved his right to sue Uranus Productions at a later time.

WWE discontinued the Swerved reality series after its second season.  The first season, where the alleged incident took place, saw WWE performers pranking each other.  The second season brought a slight change in the concept of the show, as WWE performers were now pranking other parties, including fans.

Bullard signed to a developmental deal with WWE in 2009 and was called up to the main roster in 2012.  He has been heavily involved in countless community outreach and charitable programs as part of his association with WWE as well as on his own in his local community.

WWE Bringing In A "Big Name" For Wrestlemania (Who Happens To Already Be ON, The WWE Payroll)

That "BBIIGG Name"? Is Hulk Hogan (rolls eyes).

WWOOWW, how convenient. Bring in a guy who's already on the WWE Payroll. How fucking original is that? Why not spend some cash and bring in someone who isn't already getting paid by Vince McMahon? What a concept that would be, but of course it's a concept that'd be lost on the WWE. 

Mat Memory- Dan Kroffat and Alofa vs The Long Riders (March 6, 1986 International Wrestling In Canada)

Following the departure of Jacques Jr. & Raymond Rougeau, a tournament was held to determine new International Tag Team Champions. The tournament culminated in a match pitting the Irwin brothers, Bill and Scott (also known as the Long Riders) against Dan Kroffat (a future gaijin star in All-Japan and partner with Doug Furnas) and Alofa the Polynesian Prince (Rikishi Fatu). The Irwins are managed by the underrated Eddie the Brain Creatchman. This finals match was taped in Sudbury, Ontario on March 6, 1986. Milt Avruskin and Gino Brito provide commentary. I've included interviews with the Irwins & Creatchman and Kroffat & Alofa. Enjoy! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yk0qX7Lm7ik

Mat Memory- Eddie & Floyd Creatchman & Long Riders interview (January 1986 TV)

The new year of 1986 brought in fresh faces and returning faces for International Wrestling from Montreal. Bill & Scott Irwin, otherwise known as the Long Riders, trekked to Quebec to work for IW under the tutelage of Eddie the Brain Creatchman after a run in the AWA. That's not all, however! Another Creatchman would join the fray, this of course being Eddie's son Floyd Creatchman. Floyd made his return to IW after a long absence (Floyd was last seen managing King Tonga during the latter's arrival in Quebec in the summer of 1984). The year of 1986 proved to be a banner year for the Creatchmans, as Eddie would go on to lead the Long Riders to the International Tag Team Championship, while Floyd brought The Great Samu to the International Heavyweight Championship. This interview from IW TV, most likely aired in January 1986, marked Floyd's return and the Irwins' debut in the territory. That's Albert Di Fruscia, Gino Brito Sr.'s nephew, attemping to handle the interview (before the Creatchmans kick him out). Great stuff!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvS3B1qY128&t=117s

Mat Memory- The Long Riders & Harley Race vs Baba, Tenryu & Tsuruta (Superclash 85)

I was actually at this show in Comisky Park, Chicago, Illinois. STILL, the best show I've ever been to, and I've been to many many since then.

September 28, 1985. Chicago, Illinois. Six man tag team action as the team of The Long Riders, Scott Irwin and Wild Bill Irwin along with Harley Race take on the team of Giant Shohei Baba, Genichiro Tenryu and Jumbo Tsuruta. Pre-match and post match interviews included.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQS-anEftxo

Mat Memory- The Road Warriors vs The Long Riders (08/16/1985 Wrestling For A Cure Boston, Mass)

August 16, 1985. Boston, Massachusetts. The Long Riders, "Wild" Bill Irwin and Scott "The Hog" Irwin, challenge AWA World Tag Team Champions The Road Warriors, Hawk and Animal, who have in their corner "Precious" Paul Ellering. Pre-match interviews included. from Wrestling For A Cure.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZC0LwDLF6A

International Pro Wrestling (UK)- IPW #6: PAC vs MARK HASKINS vs KIP SABIAN

This week on International Pro Wrestling, a HUGE triple threat match for the World Heavyweight Championship. Recent ROH signing and reigning IPW Champion Mark Haskins defends against 2 men steeped in IPW history but who are both AEW bound in Kip Sabian and PAC. After last week's controversial ending to the number one contender match you have to believe that "The Product" David Starr will be watching closely as he challenges the winner next week. Also this week: STIXX vs "BATTLE TESTED" ROB LYNCH PRETTY DEADLY (SAM STOKER AND LEWIS HOWLEY) vs DARIUS LOCKHART AND SUGAR DUNKERTON
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BsQ8AuTS3lo