Thursday, March 26, 2020
(The Not So 'Retired' ) DJZ - All Of The Lights | AAW Films
A glimpse into DJZ's AAW career as he discusses his favorite memories, and favorite moments within AAW.
This Reminded me Of Why I Don't Watch WWE (LOL) MATT HARDY AND CHRIS JERICHO COME FACE TO FACE
Here's the video for anyone who missed it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mCu0-YEu0PU
Had I saw this live? I would've grabbed the remote and changed the channel.. And no, not to go watch NXT either.. To watch anything else.. Or I would've went to watch some decent indie stuff on YouTube.. This felt so much like something straight out of the WWE creative department.. It gave me the very same headache I get when I watch WWE programming..
But yet this is the very same AEW that claimed they were gonna be the alternative to WWE.. Watching this crap I fail to see where the alternative is. And this isn't the first time they've taken shit straight out of the WWE programming book either. I pointed that out in this story right here. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/aew-claims-it-wants-to-be-different.html
Some things change some things stay the same, like AEW claiming to be different than WWE but doing the exact same shit, WWE does. Makes you go, HHMMM.
Had I saw this live? I would've grabbed the remote and changed the channel.. And no, not to go watch NXT either.. To watch anything else.. Or I would've went to watch some decent indie stuff on YouTube.. This felt so much like something straight out of the WWE creative department.. It gave me the very same headache I get when I watch WWE programming..
But yet this is the very same AEW that claimed they were gonna be the alternative to WWE.. Watching this crap I fail to see where the alternative is. And this isn't the first time they've taken shit straight out of the WWE programming book either. I pointed that out in this story right here. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/aew-claims-it-wants-to-be-different.html
Some things change some things stay the same, like AEW claiming to be different than WWE but doing the exact same shit, WWE does. Makes you go, HHMMM.
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
Gino Medina vs E. Snow [Throwback] Reality Of Wrestling - Ladder Match
Gino Medina vs Evan Snow in a ladder match for the Row Championship with special guest Rey Mysterio awarding the champion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy86CIMedq8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uy86CIMedq8
Mat Memory- Marti Belle vs Nikki Addams (Women's Wrestling) Bombshell Ladies of Wrestling
Event: BLOW #1
Promotion: Pro Wrestling Syndicate's Bombshell Ladies of Wrestling
Featured Talent: Marti Belle, Nikki Addams
Where: Rahway, NJ
When: Oct 11, 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p94Rw69vgWk
Promotion: Pro Wrestling Syndicate's Bombshell Ladies of Wrestling
Featured Talent: Marti Belle, Nikki Addams
Where: Rahway, NJ
When: Oct 11, 2012
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p94Rw69vgWk
Capitol Wrestling - Episode 155: REP-HOT BOIZ IV: Two Out of Three Doors
From Brooklyn to Hoboken and back again, the REP and HOT BOIZ International have been at war for the Tag Team Titles since this past October! But tonight it all comes to end in the form of a 2 OUT OF 3 DOORS MATCH. Two doors to a finish, and two teams poised to prove that they are the best!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPmiC_PCijE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPmiC_PCijE
Chris Jericho Recalls Idea He Pitched To Vince McMahon And How It Was Quickly Changed
In late 2018, Vince McMahon and his family came out on an episode of Raw promising "fresh ideas" and saying that the fans "were The Authority". Matt Hardy, who made his AEW debut on the latest episode of Dynamite, was on the latest episode of Talk Is Jericho and talked about a segment that he had pitched in response to The Authority segment.
"One that I thought was great was I pitched an idea to be off TV for a while and then start broadcasting vignettes from the Hardy Compound as Broken Matt, and you don't know what's happened. I had a backstory to get there, but I just said I want a meeting with The Authority with Vince or Triple H or whatever," Hardy said. "And this was after they came out in the end of 2018 I think, and they said we're going to listen to the fans. We're going to give them what they want. We haven't been listening to you. We're going to change our ways whatever.
"I want to speak with these guys, and they won't meet with me. And then like I start showing up and attack people backstage or production assistants, whatever it may be, and then eventually I get a meeting with Vince or Triple H or someone in The Authority in the ring. 'What do you want? You want to get fired? Do you want us to release you? What do you want? Why are you out here?' No, I don't want any of those things. I want to save the show because this is my home, and I love it here and you guys said in December of 2018 you're gonna start listening the fans and I don't think you have. I want to."
Hardy went into further detail about this segment. He had planned on calling it "The Broken Block" and planned on using wrestlers that were not being utilized and give them a showcase for a segment on Raw. However, he said he did not hear anything back about the idea.
"What I pitched [was] give me 10 to 15 minutes of the show, and I want to call it 'The Broken Block'. My idea was give me underutilized guys like Chad Gable and Ali and Apollo, guys that aren't being utilized at all. Let me put them on that show. Let them do badass things. Let me put some vignettes from the Hardy compound and House Hardy and just give me like 10 to 15 minutes, and I'll call it 'The Broken Block' every show and just see how it does," Hardy said. "These guys have matches in the arena. I'm almost like the commissioner or like I'm heading up this broken block, and we try to give Ali and Chad Gable a best-of-seven. Cut them loose. Let them have great matches. They'll become stars on their own just because of the quality of their matches, and then will interject a little Vanguard 1 and we'll have some of the you know House Hardy on it. 'The Broken Block'. 10 to 15 minutes that's all I was asking for. Never heard anything about it."
Hardy's idea reminded Chris Jericho of The Highlight Heel. He said that The Highlight Reel was also meant to put a spotlight on under-utilized wrestlers and make them into stars. However, Vince McMahon had other ideas for Jericho's show.
"It's funny as the original Highlight Reel, I pitched it as 'Jericho's Junction' because I was watching a bunch of Mean Gene Okerlund interviews and myself included," Jericho said. "When I first started doing interviews, he was the Jedi. If you didn't know what you were doing, Gene would lead you through the interview and make you look like a star, and I said, why don't we do Jericho's Junction where every week like a Piper's Pit, we bring out underutilized stars whoever they were at the time. I'll lead the interview. We'll get the people over. We'll get them to do interviews and connect with the crowd.
"Vince is like, 'I love it', and your first guest is Goldberg. I'm like, well Goldberg is not really the guy. I'm thinking more like Bull Buchanan. Nope Goldberg. Next week Scott Steiner. The next week, it's Rock. I'm like the whole concept of what I had is gone, and now it's just another talk show which is fine. That's great. But the original plan was much like you just like let's give some of these underutilized guys guys a spotlight where somebody like me or you knows how to bring them along."
Hardy talked about many times that money was not a big issue for him. He told Jericho that being world champion was not a priority for him. His goal was to help contribute to WWE and help other wrestlers while also getting his character over.
"I don't want to be the world champion. You don't need to keep me strong and TV. Let me contribute to the show in a productive way," Hardy said. "I said I can help out guys, and I can get my own character over by my utilization with these guys. I just never heard anything like about it."
"One that I thought was great was I pitched an idea to be off TV for a while and then start broadcasting vignettes from the Hardy Compound as Broken Matt, and you don't know what's happened. I had a backstory to get there, but I just said I want a meeting with The Authority with Vince or Triple H or whatever," Hardy said. "And this was after they came out in the end of 2018 I think, and they said we're going to listen to the fans. We're going to give them what they want. We haven't been listening to you. We're going to change our ways whatever.
"I want to speak with these guys, and they won't meet with me. And then like I start showing up and attack people backstage or production assistants, whatever it may be, and then eventually I get a meeting with Vince or Triple H or someone in The Authority in the ring. 'What do you want? You want to get fired? Do you want us to release you? What do you want? Why are you out here?' No, I don't want any of those things. I want to save the show because this is my home, and I love it here and you guys said in December of 2018 you're gonna start listening the fans and I don't think you have. I want to."
Hardy went into further detail about this segment. He had planned on calling it "The Broken Block" and planned on using wrestlers that were not being utilized and give them a showcase for a segment on Raw. However, he said he did not hear anything back about the idea.
"What I pitched [was] give me 10 to 15 minutes of the show, and I want to call it 'The Broken Block'. My idea was give me underutilized guys like Chad Gable and Ali and Apollo, guys that aren't being utilized at all. Let me put them on that show. Let them do badass things. Let me put some vignettes from the Hardy compound and House Hardy and just give me like 10 to 15 minutes, and I'll call it 'The Broken Block' every show and just see how it does," Hardy said. "These guys have matches in the arena. I'm almost like the commissioner or like I'm heading up this broken block, and we try to give Ali and Chad Gable a best-of-seven. Cut them loose. Let them have great matches. They'll become stars on their own just because of the quality of their matches, and then will interject a little Vanguard 1 and we'll have some of the you know House Hardy on it. 'The Broken Block'. 10 to 15 minutes that's all I was asking for. Never heard anything about it."
Hardy's idea reminded Chris Jericho of The Highlight Heel. He said that The Highlight Reel was also meant to put a spotlight on under-utilized wrestlers and make them into stars. However, Vince McMahon had other ideas for Jericho's show.
"It's funny as the original Highlight Reel, I pitched it as 'Jericho's Junction' because I was watching a bunch of Mean Gene Okerlund interviews and myself included," Jericho said. "When I first started doing interviews, he was the Jedi. If you didn't know what you were doing, Gene would lead you through the interview and make you look like a star, and I said, why don't we do Jericho's Junction where every week like a Piper's Pit, we bring out underutilized stars whoever they were at the time. I'll lead the interview. We'll get the people over. We'll get them to do interviews and connect with the crowd.
"Vince is like, 'I love it', and your first guest is Goldberg. I'm like, well Goldberg is not really the guy. I'm thinking more like Bull Buchanan. Nope Goldberg. Next week Scott Steiner. The next week, it's Rock. I'm like the whole concept of what I had is gone, and now it's just another talk show which is fine. That's great. But the original plan was much like you just like let's give some of these underutilized guys guys a spotlight where somebody like me or you knows how to bring them along."
Hardy talked about many times that money was not a big issue for him. He told Jericho that being world champion was not a priority for him. His goal was to help contribute to WWE and help other wrestlers while also getting his character over.
"I don't want to be the world champion. You don't need to keep me strong and TV. Let me contribute to the show in a productive way," Hardy said. "I said I can help out guys, and I can get my own character over by my utilization with these guys. I just never heard anything like about it."
Wade Barrett Says He Told WWE "I F--king Hate It Here" When They Tried To Keep Him
On the Art of Wrestling with Colt Cabana, Stu Bennett, f.k.a. Wade Barrett, knew that his journey with the WWE was going to come to an end with the WWE back in 2016, after sliding towards the mid to lower card. He recalls that time in his life challenging, but also inspiring since it helped him move towards better opportunities like NWA this past December.
"I left [the WWE] around April or May of 2016," Bennett recalled. "I told them that my contract was coming up, and I told them that I wasn't re-signing. They tried to make a couple of offers, and I told them 'It doesn't matter what you offer me, I need to leave. I f--king hate it here.' I loved my job until, probably, the end of 2014, beginning of 2015. I did some exciting things and some not so exciting things...I thought if I kept improving my physique, and I got ripped, that'll convince them. Maybe, I need a catchphrase. Maybe, I need a t-shirt that'll be a big sell. Maybe, I need to do more with my in-ring skills. There was always something in my head like I can improve this and I can improve that.
"By the time I got to 2015, I was sliding down the card. I was getting opportunities that I thought were kind of wasted. Like, I became the King of the Ring, which sounds like it should be impressive, but what it was followed up with was zero rises. It was like 'What are we going to do with these guys today? Ah, just have them wrestle for three minutes, and have this guy [Stu] go over...' Suddenly, after putting in all that effort, I had to climb up the card and get to where I wanted to be. It wasn't rewarding, to say the least. It was a realization that it didn't matter what I was doing there, I'm just waiting for one man to give me the thumbs up or thumbs down. I'm spending my whole career waiting and hoping that I get a thumbs up.".
Bennett mentioned that it took him a solid year to go back to having a normal day-to-day schedule, after the constant traveling he did in the WWE.
"I was really down [after leaving the WWE]. It's hard going from 280 days [on the road], to being off, which you're not really off because you're doing phone calls, getting your gear made, you're constantly in wrestling mode," Bennett noted. "Being someone who was recognized at the shop for being on TV two days a week, to being home all alone, it's a big period of decompression. Especially, when, it's like 'Oh man, it's Monday [for example],' then you go 'Oh wait, I don't work there anymore.'
"Then, there were things throughout the year that would occasionally come up, and I thought 'Ok, I got it out of my system now.' Then suddenly, it would be like WrestleMania season, and everybody is sending pictures from WrestleMania. Then, I'd be thinking, 'Man, I should be at WrestleMania. No, no, I'm not there anymore.' It took me a long time, probably a year to get all of that out of my system."
One thing that Bennett did appreciate the WWE for was their generosity, in terms of how much they paid him. Whether it was towards his in-ring career, to the movie roles he did through WWE Studios (Eliminators), or his character being used in the WWE 2K video game series, he made sure to conclude his interview by saying how fortunate he was for the paychecks he received there.
"I thought they made a mistake when they sent me my first video game check," Bennett informed. "The money they were paying back then, is less than they're paying them now. But back then, it was crazy money. Like, I thought they genuinely made a mistake, and I didn't know what to do. But, when you start getting these checks, and you've had nothing, ever, and you're struggling... getting these checks was a big deal."
"I left [the WWE] around April or May of 2016," Bennett recalled. "I told them that my contract was coming up, and I told them that I wasn't re-signing. They tried to make a couple of offers, and I told them 'It doesn't matter what you offer me, I need to leave. I f--king hate it here.' I loved my job until, probably, the end of 2014, beginning of 2015. I did some exciting things and some not so exciting things...I thought if I kept improving my physique, and I got ripped, that'll convince them. Maybe, I need a catchphrase. Maybe, I need a t-shirt that'll be a big sell. Maybe, I need to do more with my in-ring skills. There was always something in my head like I can improve this and I can improve that.
"By the time I got to 2015, I was sliding down the card. I was getting opportunities that I thought were kind of wasted. Like, I became the King of the Ring, which sounds like it should be impressive, but what it was followed up with was zero rises. It was like 'What are we going to do with these guys today? Ah, just have them wrestle for three minutes, and have this guy [Stu] go over...' Suddenly, after putting in all that effort, I had to climb up the card and get to where I wanted to be. It wasn't rewarding, to say the least. It was a realization that it didn't matter what I was doing there, I'm just waiting for one man to give me the thumbs up or thumbs down. I'm spending my whole career waiting and hoping that I get a thumbs up.".
Bennett mentioned that it took him a solid year to go back to having a normal day-to-day schedule, after the constant traveling he did in the WWE.
"I was really down [after leaving the WWE]. It's hard going from 280 days [on the road], to being off, which you're not really off because you're doing phone calls, getting your gear made, you're constantly in wrestling mode," Bennett noted. "Being someone who was recognized at the shop for being on TV two days a week, to being home all alone, it's a big period of decompression. Especially, when, it's like 'Oh man, it's Monday [for example],' then you go 'Oh wait, I don't work there anymore.'
"Then, there were things throughout the year that would occasionally come up, and I thought 'Ok, I got it out of my system now.' Then suddenly, it would be like WrestleMania season, and everybody is sending pictures from WrestleMania. Then, I'd be thinking, 'Man, I should be at WrestleMania. No, no, I'm not there anymore.' It took me a long time, probably a year to get all of that out of my system."
One thing that Bennett did appreciate the WWE for was their generosity, in terms of how much they paid him. Whether it was towards his in-ring career, to the movie roles he did through WWE Studios (Eliminators), or his character being used in the WWE 2K video game series, he made sure to conclude his interview by saying how fortunate he was for the paychecks he received there.
"I thought they made a mistake when they sent me my first video game check," Bennett informed. "The money they were paying back then, is less than they're paying them now. But back then, it was crazy money. Like, I thought they genuinely made a mistake, and I didn't know what to do. But, when you start getting these checks, and you've had nothing, ever, and you're struggling... getting these checks was a big deal."
Samoa Joe's Suspension Has Ended
As of today, Samoa Joe's WWE Wellness Policy suspension has passed and he would once again be available for WWE once he is written back into company storylines.
that means it's possible he could appear in some form at Wrestlemania 36 when it is taped this week and broadcast on 4/5 and 4/6.
New Evolution Wrestling: March Madness
New Evolution Wrestling Presents: March Madness
(Match line up includes)
in a Tag Team Match
- Greg Jones & Adrian Santos vs Anthony Silva & Nightmare
in a Fatal 4-Way Match to Crown the First NEW Women's Champion
- Roxxy vs Vanity vs Joseline Navarro vs Princess Ashanti
- Black Zemis vs Hush Holiday
- Andrew Anderson w/ Mr. Big vs Greek God Papadon
in a two on one Handicap Match
- Greg Jones & Adrian Santos vs The Patriot
in a Triple Threat Match
- Azrieal vs Ghost Shadow w/Julius Smokes vs Jody Fleisch
- Lou Nova vs Smoke w/ Mr. Ruda
- Steven Person vs KC Lycan
in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match for the Tag Team Championship
- Pure Dynamite (Supa Nitro & JT Riddick) vs The New Pitbulls (Rage & Gary Wolf) vs Team Splendid (Bobby C & Fabio-lous)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps0w3bDg098
(Match line up includes)
in a Tag Team Match
- Greg Jones & Adrian Santos vs Anthony Silva & Nightmare
in a Fatal 4-Way Match to Crown the First NEW Women's Champion
- Roxxy vs Vanity vs Joseline Navarro vs Princess Ashanti
- Black Zemis vs Hush Holiday
- Andrew Anderson w/ Mr. Big vs Greek God Papadon
in a two on one Handicap Match
- Greg Jones & Adrian Santos vs The Patriot
in a Triple Threat Match
- Azrieal vs Ghost Shadow w/Julius Smokes vs Jody Fleisch
- Lou Nova vs Smoke w/ Mr. Ruda
- Steven Person vs KC Lycan
in a Triple Threat Tag Team Match for the Tag Team Championship
- Pure Dynamite (Supa Nitro & JT Riddick) vs The New Pitbulls (Rage & Gary Wolf) vs Team Splendid (Bobby C & Fabio-lous)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ps0w3bDg098
BriiCombination Wrestling- BCW Curtain Call E7- "BCW Goes Hollywood"
We have a huge episode lined up for you this week! Due to the lack of content and increase in time most of us have, BCW decided to extend the length of the Curtain Call this week and probably other weeks moving forward until things get back to normal. This episode features a promo from Brother Greatness, Mr Darius Carter vs Eric Jayden from BCW 25 last year ( in its entirety), and a SHOOT INTERVIEW with Satsujin's own "Hollywood" Marc Chouen! ALSO, We have a breaking news announcement at the end of the show... So sit back, grab your favorite snacks, and enjoy the show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=escjIAtn4Wc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=escjIAtn4Wc
Mat Memory- AAW- Destination Milwaukee 7/12/19
Destination Milwaukee
7/12/19
Turner Hall Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI
1. Curt Stallion vs. Air Wolf
2. Ace Austin & Clayton Gainz vs. Besties in the World (Mat Fitchett & Davey Vega
3. Josh Briggs vs. Josh Alexander
4. AAW Women's Championship: Taya Valkyrie vs. Jessicka Havok (c)
5. AAW Heavyweight Championship: FATU vs. Sami Callihan (c)
6. PACO vs. Joey Avalon vs. Chuck Mambo vs. Jake Something
7. Steve Manders vs. Masked Good Brother #3
8. John Hennigan vs. Juventud Guererra
9. Fiyah Fox (Myron Reed & AR Fox) vs. Lucha Bros. (Rey Fenix & Penta El Zero M)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63oXAyC4xrY
7/12/19
Turner Hall Ballroom - Milwaukee, WI
1. Curt Stallion vs. Air Wolf
2. Ace Austin & Clayton Gainz vs. Besties in the World (Mat Fitchett & Davey Vega
3. Josh Briggs vs. Josh Alexander
4. AAW Women's Championship: Taya Valkyrie vs. Jessicka Havok (c)
5. AAW Heavyweight Championship: FATU vs. Sami Callihan (c)
6. PACO vs. Joey Avalon vs. Chuck Mambo vs. Jake Something
7. Steve Manders vs. Masked Good Brother #3
8. John Hennigan vs. Juventud Guererra
9. Fiyah Fox (Myron Reed & AR Fox) vs. Lucha Bros. (Rey Fenix & Penta El Zero M)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=63oXAyC4xrY
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Tony Rush vs John Tella (Loser Leaves ECPW)
From ECPW Adrenaline: TV Taping
The Loser of the Match will Leave ECPW Forever
Tony Rush takes on John Tella
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8jOMpfsqUw
The Loser of the Match will Leave ECPW Forever
Tony Rush takes on John Tella
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F8jOMpfsqUw
PWX - Angelgate featuring Kelly Klein
Kelly Klein vs Quinn McKay
Missy Sampson vs Scarlett
Gia Scott vs Aria Palmer
PWX Angelgate Women’s Championship: Roni Nicole vs Annabelle
Kelly Klein vs Lady Frost
Kelly Klein & Queen Aminata vs Lady Frost & Quinn McKay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GhKzJ0b4w8
Missy Sampson vs Scarlett
Gia Scott vs Aria Palmer
PWX Angelgate Women’s Championship: Roni Nicole vs Annabelle
Kelly Klein vs Lady Frost
Kelly Klein & Queen Aminata vs Lady Frost & Quinn McKay
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GhKzJ0b4w8
NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis Answers Your Questions
The current NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis who has carried the Ten Pounds of Gold into huge battles with Tim Storm, James Storm, Marty Scurll and Cody Rhodes sat down with the National Wrestling Alliance to answer fans questions. Ask your questions in comments and Nick will answer those he feels need to be answered.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6QCME4cRnY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6QCME4cRnY
Monday, March 23, 2020
Mat Memory- Innovate Wrestling Collision Course XV - May 25, 2019
Collision Course XV
May 25, 2019
Kingsport, TN
United States Heavyweight Title Match
Elliott Russell (c) vs. Axton Ray
Smash Wrestling Tag Team Invitational – First Round
US Tag Team Champions Cruel Intentions vs. Jason Kincaid & Facade
Smash Wrestling Tag Team Invitational – First Round
The Ugly Ducklings vs. Myron Reed & Mickey Midas
Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match for the VIP Fast Pass
Gustavo Aguilar vs. Movie Myk vs. Jordan Kage vs. Shawn Hoodrich vs. Alex Zayne vs. Draven Lee
Best of 7 Series – Match 5 (Tied at 2-2)
Toby Farley vs. Caleb Courageous
1st Time Ever Meeting
Chase Owens vs. Blake Christian
Brother vs. Brother
Christian Cross vs. Aden Cross
TV Title Match
Tracer X vs. ???
Proving Ground Match
Tyler Foshie vs. Sigmon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lifIBC0WD7U
May 25, 2019
Kingsport, TN
United States Heavyweight Title Match
Elliott Russell (c) vs. Axton Ray
Smash Wrestling Tag Team Invitational – First Round
US Tag Team Champions Cruel Intentions vs. Jason Kincaid & Facade
Smash Wrestling Tag Team Invitational – First Round
The Ugly Ducklings vs. Myron Reed & Mickey Midas
Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match for the VIP Fast Pass
Gustavo Aguilar vs. Movie Myk vs. Jordan Kage vs. Shawn Hoodrich vs. Alex Zayne vs. Draven Lee
Best of 7 Series – Match 5 (Tied at 2-2)
Toby Farley vs. Caleb Courageous
1st Time Ever Meeting
Chase Owens vs. Blake Christian
Brother vs. Brother
Christian Cross vs. Aden Cross
TV Title Match
Tracer X vs. ???
Proving Ground Match
Tyler Foshie vs. Sigmon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lifIBC0WD7U
Mat Memory- AJPW 2000 Summer Action Series II Vol. 1
All Japan Pro-Wrestling
2000 Summer Action Series II
Volume 1
Recap: Super Parka/Super Calo vs. Damian 666/Halloween (8/20)
Recap: Parka/Damian/Halloween vs. M2K (Masaaki Mochizuki, Yasushi Kanda & Susumu Mochizuki) (8/26)
Recap: Calo/Damian/Halloween vs. M2K (8/29)
Parka/Damian/Halloween. vs. M2K (9/1)
Super Parka vs. Halloween vs. Super Calo in a Triple Threat Match
Crazy MAX (CIMA, SUMA & Sumo Dandy Fuji) vs. M2K (9/2)
Atsushi Onita returns to All Japan (8/26)
Genichiro Tenryu training session (8/1)
Toshiaki Kawada, Genichiro Tenryu & Nobutaka Araya vs. Stan Hansen, Mike Barton & Johnny Smith (8/20)
Toshiaki Kawada, Taiyo Kea & Yoshiaki Fujiwara vs. Stan Hansen, Genichiro Tenryu & Jinsei Shinzaki (8/25)
Recap: Kawada vs. Smith (8/26)
Recap: Hansen/Tenryu vs. Williams/Barton (8/26)
Recap: Kawada/Tenryu/Shinzaki vs. Hansen/Kea/Smith (8/29)
Recap: Hansen/Tenryu vs. Smith/Araya (9/1)
Recap: Kawada/Kea/Shinzaki vs Barton/Smih/Cedman (9/1)
Toshiaki Kawada & Steve Williams vs. Stan Hansen & Genichiro Tenryu (9/2)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyEhjF4h5cI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nyEhjF4h5cI
Mat Memory- AJPW 2000 Summer Action Series II Vol. 2
All Japan Pro-Wrestling
2000 Summer Action Series II
Volume 2
Manunakea Mossman name change ceremony to Taiyo Kea
Recap of Kea matches
Taiyo Kea, Jinsei Shinzaki & Mohammed Yone vs. Mike Barton, Johnny Smith & The Cedman (9/2) Shigeo Okumura vs. Sabu (8/20)
Ryuji Hijikata vs. Sabu (8/25)
Sabu vs. Damian 666 (9/2)
Statement from Masanobu Fuchi (New Japan - 8/11)
Recap of Fuchi matches
Masanobu Fuchi vs. Masahiro Chono (All Japan vs. New Japan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcumpZhXfJY
2000 Summer Action Series II
Volume 2
Manunakea Mossman name change ceremony to Taiyo Kea
Recap of Kea matches
Taiyo Kea, Jinsei Shinzaki & Mohammed Yone vs. Mike Barton, Johnny Smith & The Cedman (9/2) Shigeo Okumura vs. Sabu (8/20)
Ryuji Hijikata vs. Sabu (8/25)
Sabu vs. Damian 666 (9/2)
Statement from Masanobu Fuchi (New Japan - 8/11)
Recap of Fuchi matches
Masanobu Fuchi vs. Masahiro Chono (All Japan vs. New Japan)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hcumpZhXfJY
AWF On 45TV (Minnesota) - Episode 150 (JDX vs Roy 'Flash" Gordon III)
Original Air Date - March 21st, 2020
This week on the AWF, the rivalry between Roy "Flash" Gordon and the AWF Heavyweight Champion JDX rages on here in the American Wrestling Federation!! No longer a battle for respect and bragging rights, as these two combatants have made this personal!! The hottest rivalry in the AWF has reached its next stage; this is now a full blown vendetta!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxFfU9ozdVs
This week on the AWF, the rivalry between Roy "Flash" Gordon and the AWF Heavyweight Champion JDX rages on here in the American Wrestling Federation!! No longer a battle for respect and bragging rights, as these two combatants have made this personal!! The hottest rivalry in the AWF has reached its next stage; this is now a full blown vendetta!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxFfU9ozdVs
Mat Memory- Best of the West Wrestling- BOTW 7 15 19-P4
The FINAL 2 matches on this show featuring:
BoTW Tag Team Championship Match
Reno Scum VS The 1% (C)
BoTW Championship
Steve Tresario vs Funnybone (C)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzej2McMXiQ
BoTW Tag Team Championship Match
Reno Scum VS The 1% (C)
BoTW Championship
Steve Tresario vs Funnybone (C)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzej2McMXiQ
Mat Memory- IGNITE Wrestling Anarchy Fatal Four Way Title Match (May 20, 2017)
IGNITE Wrestling Undisputed Champion faces his first major defense in a fatal four-way against Jon Cruz, Ophidian The Cobra and Jason Cade. Filmed in Orlando, FL on May 20, 2017.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr-TS46s49Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xr-TS46s49Q
Continental Championship Wrestling - March 21, 2020
New episodes air Saturdays at 11PM Central on WDHN in Dothan, AL and are uploaded to YouTube every Sunday at 10AM Eastern.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiTBSPOmcqI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TiTBSPOmcqI
AWF On 45TV (Minnesota) - Episode 149 (Bill Williams vs Arik Cannon, Petey Brown vs Koda Jacobs)
Original Air Date - February 29th, 2020
This week on the AWF, the action continues with two big bouts as "The Revolutionist" Bill Williams steps into the ring for his biggest test yet, as he goes one on one with one of his mentors; Arik Cannon!
Plus, it's a battle of party supremacy as "Downtown" Petey Brown looks to defend the honor of partying down against the ever party politician Koda Jacobs!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz2DmIhMeOQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz2DmIhMeOQ
ICW- UK.. Shugs Hoose Party 6 - Night 2 (2019)
Check out the entire second night of Shug's Hoose Party 6, taking place at the o2 Academy in July 2019!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzYQVwXQreg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzYQVwXQreg
W.O.W No-Limits #1 contender tournament
Warriors of Wrestling hosted a 2 show tournament to decide the #1 contender to the W.O.W No-Limit championship. Round 1 consisted of 4 matches from Warriors of Wrestling presents "Cold Fury" back on 2/8/20:
Biggie Biggs v Roger Mendez
Vinny Pacifico v Mike Harvey
Tony Paige v Mr. Grim
Dexter v Chris Steeler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F2borkbwTw
Biggie Biggs v Roger Mendez
Vinny Pacifico v Mike Harvey
Tony Paige v Mr. Grim
Dexter v Chris Steeler
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_F2borkbwTw
Sunday, March 22, 2020
Mat Memory- Eddie Guerrero vs Low Ki- ICW NY.. (Eddie's 1st Match Back After Being Fired from WWE)
Eddie Guerrero returns to the ring after being fired from WWE in 2001. His 1st match back was vs Low Ki in ICW NY.
Event: Expect the Unexpected Promotion: ICW NY Featured Talent: Eddie Guerrero, Low Ki Where: Elks Lodge in New York City When: Nov 30, 2001
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUxrj2pL0f0
Event: Expect the Unexpected Promotion: ICW NY Featured Talent: Eddie Guerrero, Low Ki Where: Elks Lodge in New York City When: Nov 30, 2001
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUxrj2pL0f0
Mat Memory- Al Madril v Rip Oliver (PNW)
Veterans open the show in this Portland Wrestling match between Rip "The Crippler" Oliver and "Latin Lover" Al Madril on June 2nd, 1990!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ason8NcQbYE
The "Franchise" Shane Douglas vs. Wes Brisco (C) - 2/21/2020 (ARW- The EXTREME Torch)
On Friday February 21st 2020 - Atomic Revolutionary Wrestling held our 3 year anniversary show called "Chapter 4: The EXTREME Torch". This show was held at the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa Florida. The Main Event was ECW legend The "Franchise" SHANE DOUGLAS vs. WES BRISCO (C) for the Atomic Heavyweight Championship
Commentary Team: Alex Red / Gregg Allen / Frank Salterelli.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj99OvHqinM
Commentary Team: Alex Red / Gregg Allen / Frank Salterelli.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mj99OvHqinM
Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling Episode 95 3-21-20
The stars of USA Championship Wrestling showcase their talents and look to gain ground as we gear up for a huge event.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGiI2j2fl08
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGiI2j2fl08
Tony Schiavone Shoots on Terry Taylor Burying ECW Guys
In this clip from What Happened When, Tony Schiavone shoots on Terry Taylor burying several ECW favorites who would go on to be big stars.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWFSIgr-t-U
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWFSIgr-t-U
Benoit Part One | DARK SIDE OF THE RING
In 2007, wrestling superstar Chris Benoit murdered his wife Nancy and 7-year-old son Daniel, then then ended his own life. Those closest to the tragedy never spoken openly, until now.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XkUsAztC4Xc
Saturday, March 21, 2020
Mat Memory- Bob Backlund vs. Stan Hansen '81
3.16.1981
Bob Backlund vs Stan Hansen
WWWF Championship - MSG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65VUgphpk8k
Bob Backlund vs Stan Hansen
WWWF Championship - MSG
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65VUgphpk8k
MLW Fusion #102: Von Erichs, Killer Kross & Davey Boy Smith vs. Team Filthy | El Lindaman vs. Zenshi
Matches:
•Eight Man Main Event: The Von Erichs, Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Killer Kross vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Erick Stevens, Dominic Garrini, Kit Osbourne
•Zenshi vs. El Lindaman
•Mance Warner’s Mystery Man vs. Richard Holiday
Eight men collide in the main event as Ross & Marshall Von Erich team with Davey Boy Smith Jr. and the outsider known as Killer Kross as they go to war against Team Filthy’s Tom Lawlor, Dominic Garrini, Kit Osbourne and Erick Stevens.
After being betrayed and disrespected, Ross and Marshall Von Erich ride into Philadelphia fixing for a fight with Team Filthy. Following Davey Boy Smith’s challenge, the 3rd generation grappler will unite with two other 3rd generation wrestlers: Ross and Marshall Von Erich as they look to stomp out Team Filthy. The wild card? WWE’s newest signing Killer Kross. Can the trio trust Kross? They’ll need to in order to vanquish Team Filthy.
Mance Warner looks to knock the smug smile off of Richard Holliday’s face as he deals the Dynastic elitist a mystery opponent! Who or WHAT has Ol Mancer found for the Caribbean Heavyweight Champion? Tune in to find out!
In middleweight action, Japan’s El Lindaman returns to MLW to battle one of Chile’s best in Zenshi! Who will reign supreme in this battle between Lucha Libre and Japanese strongstyle?
All of this PLUS we LA Park invites you into his La Cocina as the lucha libre legend drops some delicious knowledge in the kitchen!
Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia Atout from Philadelphia for a night of top
ranked action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3h-wBX_cKs
•Eight Man Main Event: The Von Erichs, Davey Boy Smith Jr. & Killer Kross vs. “Filthy” Tom Lawlor, Erick Stevens, Dominic Garrini, Kit Osbourne
•Zenshi vs. El Lindaman
•Mance Warner’s Mystery Man vs. Richard Holiday
Eight men collide in the main event as Ross & Marshall Von Erich team with Davey Boy Smith Jr. and the outsider known as Killer Kross as they go to war against Team Filthy’s Tom Lawlor, Dominic Garrini, Kit Osbourne and Erick Stevens.
After being betrayed and disrespected, Ross and Marshall Von Erich ride into Philadelphia fixing for a fight with Team Filthy. Following Davey Boy Smith’s challenge, the 3rd generation grappler will unite with two other 3rd generation wrestlers: Ross and Marshall Von Erich as they look to stomp out Team Filthy. The wild card? WWE’s newest signing Killer Kross. Can the trio trust Kross? They’ll need to in order to vanquish Team Filthy.
Mance Warner looks to knock the smug smile off of Richard Holliday’s face as he deals the Dynastic elitist a mystery opponent! Who or WHAT has Ol Mancer found for the Caribbean Heavyweight Champion? Tune in to find out!
In middleweight action, Japan’s El Lindaman returns to MLW to battle one of Chile’s best in Zenshi! Who will reign supreme in this battle between Lucha Libre and Japanese strongstyle?
All of this PLUS we LA Park invites you into his La Cocina as the lucha libre legend drops some delicious knowledge in the kitchen!
Join Rich Bocchini, AJ Kirsch and Alicia Atout from Philadelphia for a night of top
ranked action.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3h-wBX_cKs
Jim Cornette on Vince McMahon Deciding To Not Postpone Wrestlemania Until The Summer
Conrad had the best line in this. "And they look stupid for forcing Wrestlemania", LMAO!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NctX8zVfOWs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NctX8zVfOWs
Mat Memory- Thunder Rosa vs Penelope Ford at the Sabotage Wrestling Event Hey Ladies 2
Sabotage Wrestling hosting the company's first even all women's event on March 2, 2019, and one of the matches featured on the event was a singles match between Thunder Rosa and Penelope Ford.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWjEzWaaUqg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWjEzWaaUqg
AMW-TV Episode 185: March 21, 2020
AMW-TV 185
Original Air Dat: March 21, 2020
The trail of the century begins as Scott Diamond has started impeachment hearings against President John Noble.
Doc will be camped out to catch all the action and keep everyone updated
TV Main Event:
Rookie Sensation Marty Clay takes on the Mysterious Stormbringer. Can Marty pick up the win against this new masked menace of AMW?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LboCcI3K8Ms
Original Air Dat: March 21, 2020
The trail of the century begins as Scott Diamond has started impeachment hearings against President John Noble.
Doc will be camped out to catch all the action and keep everyone updated
TV Main Event:
Rookie Sensation Marty Clay takes on the Mysterious Stormbringer. Can Marty pick up the win against this new masked menace of AMW?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LboCcI3K8Ms
Mat Memory- Jimmy Jacobs Throws The IWA Mid South Title In The Garbage | AAW Pro
Throwback Video
Jimmy Jacobs throws the IWA Mid South title in the garbage at the first Windy City Classic in 2005.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNOD2UyclH8
Jimmy Jacobs throws the IWA Mid South title in the garbage at the first Windy City Classic in 2005.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cNOD2UyclH8
Championship Wrestling From Hollywood presented by Pro Shingle Episode #51 - PP3 Finals P2
MARCH 21, 2020: Each week, Championship Wrestling is presented by Pro Shingle - a professional roofing company. It's finally time to crown a PP3 cup bearer! Dustin & Maria Starr are in studio with an exciting Part 2 of our blockbuster featuring the PP3 cup Finale!
Today's line-up includes:
6 MAN TAG TEAM MATCH | THE FRIENDSHIP FARM v WASTED YOUTH & ICE WILLIAMS
Gentleman Jervis is back alongside Super Beetle and Sweet Robin Shaw for 6 man action against the team of Wasted Youth and Ice Williams! Can Jervis and his friends keep the momentum going in 2020?
GRUDGE MATCH - WINNER GETS UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | LEVI SHAPIRO with HOWDY PRICE v BUDDY ROYAL
Former friends now bitter enemies with Howdy Price stirring the pot - winner gets a shot at the United TV Championship held by Dan Joseph! Can Buddy overcome the odds??
PP3 CUP FINALS MAIN EVENT | ANTHONY IDOL v RAY ROSAS
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - time to crown our 2020 PP3 cup bearer! Remember, the winner will receive Percy's Privilege - an opportunity at any Championship of their choice anytime, anyplace. We're sure Ray Rosas will have his thugs Adrian Quest and Andy Brown at ringside...
PLUS | David Marquez will be standing by with post-match interviews. Just like last week, anything can happen! Also, Jon Roberts will get a word with Buddy Royal and Anthony Idol before their high-stakes match-ups. And with Howdy Price in the house, you know we will have to hear from him, too.
ALSO | Dustin & Maria Starr provide an update on the postponement of our Birthday BASH.
All this + MORE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRV3-VgCLuU
Today's line-up includes:
6 MAN TAG TEAM MATCH | THE FRIENDSHIP FARM v WASTED YOUTH & ICE WILLIAMS
Gentleman Jervis is back alongside Super Beetle and Sweet Robin Shaw for 6 man action against the team of Wasted Youth and Ice Williams! Can Jervis and his friends keep the momentum going in 2020?
GRUDGE MATCH - WINNER GETS UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | LEVI SHAPIRO with HOWDY PRICE v BUDDY ROYAL
Former friends now bitter enemies with Howdy Price stirring the pot - winner gets a shot at the United TV Championship held by Dan Joseph! Can Buddy overcome the odds??
PP3 CUP FINALS MAIN EVENT | ANTHONY IDOL v RAY ROSAS
It's the moment we've all been waiting for - time to crown our 2020 PP3 cup bearer! Remember, the winner will receive Percy's Privilege - an opportunity at any Championship of their choice anytime, anyplace. We're sure Ray Rosas will have his thugs Adrian Quest and Andy Brown at ringside...
PLUS | David Marquez will be standing by with post-match interviews. Just like last week, anything can happen! Also, Jon Roberts will get a word with Buddy Royal and Anthony Idol before their high-stakes match-ups. And with Howdy Price in the house, you know we will have to hear from him, too.
ALSO | Dustin & Maria Starr provide an update on the postponement of our Birthday BASH.
All this + MORE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRV3-VgCLuU
Mat Memory- WWC: Iron Sheik vs. Ronnie Garvin (1988)
Match from WWC's 15th Anniversary Show on September 10, 1988.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuHZ4XLroUk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuHZ4XLroUk
Mat Memory- Stan Hansen on AWA Title Situation
Stan Hansen on his situation with the AWA World Championship
"WWE Hall of Famer" & Japanese Wrestling legend Stan "The Lariat" Hasen talks about the controversial situation he was in when he was World Champion of the American Wrestling Association and refused to drop the belt to Nick Bockwinkle, due to a disagreement with promoter Vergn Gagna which let to Hansen leaving the company and reportely returning the belt damaged from running over it with his tuck according to legend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xecKsi49nQg
"WWE Hall of Famer" & Japanese Wrestling legend Stan "The Lariat" Hasen talks about the controversial situation he was in when he was World Champion of the American Wrestling Association and refused to drop the belt to Nick Bockwinkle, due to a disagreement with promoter Vergn Gagna which let to Hansen leaving the company and reportely returning the belt damaged from running over it with his tuck according to legend.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xecKsi49nQg
Mat Memory- Stan Hansen vs Sgt. Slaughter (AWA 01/12/1986)
January 12, 1986. St. Paul, Minnesota. AWA World Heavyweight Champion Stan "The Lariat" Hansen defends his title against challenger Sgt. Slaughter. Pre match interviews with Stan Hansen included.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnADhhPklhw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EnADhhPklhw
Mat Memory- Stan Hansen vs Leon White (Vader... AWA 03/13/1986)
March 13, 1986. Las Vegas, Nevada. An early meeting between Stan "The Lariat" Hansen and Leon White before he became Big Van Vader. For the AWA World Heavyweight Championship. An ESPN TV taping.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT7xAHN9dfU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sT7xAHN9dfU
Friday, March 20, 2020
The Godfather in action at Warriors of Wrestling
In a surprise appearance WWE Hall of Famer The Godfather showed up at Warriors of Wrestling presents "Brooklyn Beatdown" back on 3/6/20...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z8s-DV8Gas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Z8s-DV8Gas
PCW Ultra MUTINY (Ep. 36) - Scorpio Sky vs. Kenny King, Lio Rush vs. Xtreme Tiger, Hammerstone
This week on Mutiny, we hear from the brand new Ultra Champion Hammerstone moments after winning the title from Mil Muertes at Anniversary 2020. We'll also take a deep dive into our extensive vault as we present two matches from the early years of Pacific Coast Wrestling - Lio Rush vs. Xtreme Tiger and Scorpio Sky vs. Kenny King.
Brought to you by THAT MEXICAN GUY CATERING in San Pedro, CA, Chemical Guys, Sapporo and DiPiazza's in Long Beach, CA.
Featured this week:
Scorpio Sky vs. Kenny King
Lio Rush vs. Xtreme Tiger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp7cYXCwEKs
Brought to you by THAT MEXICAN GUY CATERING in San Pedro, CA, Chemical Guys, Sapporo and DiPiazza's in Long Beach, CA.
Featured this week:
Scorpio Sky vs. Kenny King
Lio Rush vs. Xtreme Tiger
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yp7cYXCwEKs
Mysterious Q w/ DDP vs Samoan Beast w/ Stevie Ray [Throwback] Reality Of Wrestling - Cage Match
Welcome to our Throwback series looking back at some of the most memorable moments and matches in Reality of Wrestling history!
Mysterious Q with DDP in his corner took on the Row champions The Samoan beast with Stevie Ray in his corner inside a steel cage match.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is6sK9r1e8I
Mysterious Q with DDP in his corner took on the Row champions The Samoan beast with Stevie Ray in his corner inside a steel cage match.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Is6sK9r1e8I
Mat Memory- David Von Erich vs Mark Lewin
Mark Lewin (with Gary Hart) takes on David Von Erich on the Monday, October, 15th., 1979 edition of Texas Championship Wrestling from Fort Worth at Will Rogers Coliseum.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2l0wj35enc&list=PL8JMz0l_TrGrWg2FfuNMJmocpp6yWyAyQ&index=8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2l0wj35enc&list=PL8JMz0l_TrGrWg2FfuNMJmocpp6yWyAyQ&index=8
Mat Memory- 'Killer' Tim Brooks and Roddy Piper vs Adrian Adonis and Ron Starr (PNW 1979)
The NWA Pacific Northwest Tag Team Champions Roddy Piper and Tim Brooks take on the team of Adrian Adonis and Ron Starr at the Portland Sports Arena on Saturday, March, 31st., 1979.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGF5bWzJJho&list=PL8JMz0l_TrGr_0Kl6x9lAmwgCzeiOAmby&index=23
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yGF5bWzJJho&list=PL8JMz0l_TrGr_0Kl6x9lAmwgCzeiOAmby&index=23
Portland Wrestling "In Your Face" (Documentary)
Portland Wrestling documentary from between March, 1976-August, 1976 featuring interviews with Tony Borne, The Royal Kangaroos (Jonathan Boyd and Norman Frederick Charles III,) Johnny Eagles, Bull Ramos, Dutch Savage, Jimmy Snuka and Elton Owen.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h97j8AFUhzs&list=PL8JMz0l_TrGr_0Kl6x9lAmwgCzeiOAmby&index=15
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h97j8AFUhzs&list=PL8JMz0l_TrGr_0Kl6x9lAmwgCzeiOAmby&index=15
Mat Memory- Harley Race vs Dick Murdoch (1977)
NWA World Heavyweight Champion Harley Race takes on the Tri-State version of the NWA American Heavyweight Champion Dick Murdoch (with Skandor Akbar) on Saturday, April, 1977, unknown location.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjK_Fm-pAsY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tjK_Fm-pAsY
Mat Memory- Journey Pro: (Space Age Love Song) - Marti Belle vs. Shotzi Blackheart
The night that Marti broke Kansas City's hearts ... and Shotzi's ascent to the top of Journey Pro began.
The original matchup was changed due to some travel difficulties, leaving Shotzi in a one on one match ... and setting in play the events that would lead to Cruel Summer, several months later.
Space Age Love Song
Feb. 21, 2019
Kanza Hall
Overland Park, KS
The original matchup was changed due to some travel difficulties, leaving Shotzi in a one on one match ... and setting in play the events that would lead to Cruel Summer, several months later.
Space Age Love Song
Feb. 21, 2019
Kanza Hall
Overland Park, KS
Mat Memory- Super Star Wrestling Vol. 13 feat. Buzz Sawyer
Congress Video Group
Presents
Super Star Wrestling Volume 13
Featuring Buzz Sawyer
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer in a Dog Collar Match (Houston - 12/27/1985)
MSW North American Heavyweight Champion "Mr. Unpredictable" Dick Slater (w/Dark Journey) vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts (Houston - 1/24/1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL2nq79ME0Y
Presents
Super Star Wrestling Volume 13
Featuring Buzz Sawyer
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan vs. "Mad Dog" Buzz Sawyer in a Dog Collar Match (Houston - 12/27/1985)
MSW North American Heavyweight Champion "Mr. Unpredictable" Dick Slater (w/Dark Journey) vs. Jake "The Snake" Roberts (Houston - 1/24/1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yL2nq79ME0Y
Championship Wrestling Presented by West Coast Pro Wrestling - Airdate 3-14-20
Week 1 of the PP3 Finals Blockbuster Event!
Hosted by Levi Shapiro and "Bimbo Jimbo" James Kincaid. This program airs Saturdays at 1:30 AM on ABC7 in the Bay Area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzz1mBaZtqs
Hosted by Levi Shapiro and "Bimbo Jimbo" James Kincaid. This program airs Saturdays at 1:30 AM on ABC7 in the Bay Area.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzz1mBaZtqs
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Laynie Luck vs. Elayna Black vs. Marti Belle - Women's Championship - (Zelo Pro) 1/17/20
Women's Championship
Laynie Luck (c) vs. Elayna Black vs. Marti Belle
Zelo Pro vs. Journey Pro present Kingdom Come
Fri. January 17, 2020
Kanza Hall - Kansas City, MO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3D_5WvUMY
Laynie Luck (c) vs. Elayna Black vs. Marti Belle
Zelo Pro vs. Journey Pro present Kingdom Come
Fri. January 17, 2020
Kanza Hall - Kansas City, MO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve3D_5WvUMY
Mat Memory- Super Star Wrestling Vol. 11 feat. Kamala
Congress Video Group
Presents
Super Star Wrestling Volume 11
Featuring Kamala
"Hacksaw" Butch Reed vs. Kamala "The Ugandan Giant" (w/Gen. Skandor Akbar) in a Lumberjack Match (Houston - 3/22/1985)
Chavo Guerrero vs. Steve Keirn (Loser Gets Painted Yellow) (Houston - 1/31/1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9FYKN46pyQ
Presents
Super Star Wrestling Volume 11
Featuring Kamala
"Hacksaw" Butch Reed vs. Kamala "The Ugandan Giant" (w/Gen. Skandor Akbar) in a Lumberjack Match (Houston - 3/22/1985)
Chavo Guerrero vs. Steve Keirn (Loser Gets Painted Yellow) (Houston - 1/31/1986)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n9FYKN46pyQ
The Best Of Championship Wrestling From Florida (Featuring Dusty Rhodes And Superstar Billy Graham)
Dusty Rhodes & Dick Murdoch vs Harley Race & Bob Roop (9-13-75)
Mike Graham & Steve Keirn vs Mr. Sato & Mr. Saito (7-4-78)
Rocky Johnson & Cyclon Negro vs Harley Race & Bob Roop (7-8-75)
'Superstar' Billy Graham vs Jos LeDuc (5-21-77)
Dusty Rhodes vs Lars Anderson (11-15-77)
Ernie Ladd vs Crusher Verdu (3-29-77)
Andre The Giant vs Jackal #2, Chris Markoff & George McCreary (4-17-74)
Thunderbolt Patterson Interview (1970)
Harley Race vs 'Superstar' Billy Graham (1-25-78)
Greg Valentine Demonstrates The Power Of His Elbow Drop (1976)
Mike Graham & Steve Keirn vs The Spoilers (9-12-78)
Bobo Brazil Promo (1979)
Thunderbolt Patterson vs King Curtis (2-10-76)
Don Muraco vs Bill Watts (8-13-74)
Tosh Togo vs Stan Hansen (5-8-73)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi4oH0BAlK0
Mike Graham & Steve Keirn vs Mr. Sato & Mr. Saito (7-4-78)
Rocky Johnson & Cyclon Negro vs Harley Race & Bob Roop (7-8-75)
'Superstar' Billy Graham vs Jos LeDuc (5-21-77)
Dusty Rhodes vs Lars Anderson (11-15-77)
Ernie Ladd vs Crusher Verdu (3-29-77)
Andre The Giant vs Jackal #2, Chris Markoff & George McCreary (4-17-74)
Thunderbolt Patterson Interview (1970)
Harley Race vs 'Superstar' Billy Graham (1-25-78)
Greg Valentine Demonstrates The Power Of His Elbow Drop (1976)
Mike Graham & Steve Keirn vs The Spoilers (9-12-78)
Bobo Brazil Promo (1979)
Thunderbolt Patterson vs King Curtis (2-10-76)
Don Muraco vs Bill Watts (8-13-74)
Tosh Togo vs Stan Hansen (5-8-73)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zi4oH0BAlK0
Mat Memory- Battle Club Pro "Welcome to War" featuring Jessicka Havok, Su Yung, etc.
Battle Club Pro - Welcome To War - 3.3.18 from Ridgefield Park, New Jersey
Jessicka Havok vs Su Yung
Three Way: Mik Drake vs Gunner Miller and Mr. Grim
BCP Title Tournament First Round Six Man Tag Team: The Crusade For Change (Darius Carter, Kerry Awful & Nick Iggy) vs Latin American Exchange (Homicide, Ortiz & Santana)
BCP Title Tournament First Round: Anthony Bowens vs Clayton Jackson
The Ugly Ducklings (Lance Lude & Rob Killjoy) vs The Diamond Dogs (Graham Bell & Luke Langley)
BCP Title Tournament First Round: Shane Mercer vs Dan Maff
Matt Macintosh vs Joseph Black
BCP Title Tournament First Round: Tripp Cassidy vs Joe Gacy
The Fraternity (Channing Decker & Trent Gibson) vs Billy Brash & Chip Day
Harlow O'Hara vs Willow Nightingale
This pro wrestling special features the top wrestlers not only from promotions like AEW, WWE and Impact but also some the top rising stars in independent wrestling!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BdKl2J-wGY
Jessicka Havok vs Su Yung
Three Way: Mik Drake vs Gunner Miller and Mr. Grim
BCP Title Tournament First Round Six Man Tag Team: The Crusade For Change (Darius Carter, Kerry Awful & Nick Iggy) vs Latin American Exchange (Homicide, Ortiz & Santana)
BCP Title Tournament First Round: Anthony Bowens vs Clayton Jackson
The Ugly Ducklings (Lance Lude & Rob Killjoy) vs The Diamond Dogs (Graham Bell & Luke Langley)
BCP Title Tournament First Round: Shane Mercer vs Dan Maff
Matt Macintosh vs Joseph Black
BCP Title Tournament First Round: Tripp Cassidy vs Joe Gacy
The Fraternity (Channing Decker & Trent Gibson) vs Billy Brash & Chip Day
Harlow O'Hara vs Willow Nightingale
This pro wrestling special features the top wrestlers not only from promotions like AEW, WWE and Impact but also some the top rising stars in independent wrestling!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BdKl2J-wGY
WLW Special Episode - THURSDAY NIGHT SHOWDOWN | Episode #77
On this special episode of WLW Television, Ct Harrison and Art Sky call the action for 2 great matches at World League WreWorld League Wrestling
Jack Gamble takes on Rahim De La Suede
Brandon Espy Espinosa faces Heart Throb Jaden
During this tough time that we all are experiencing, please understand that WLW is here to give you an escape from what's happening today. We are here to entertain you - whether you are a fan or not. WLW (and every other company that is involved in entertainment) would be nothing without its fanbase. Thank you for giving us the time that you're watching this, and just know that we will continue to do so as long as possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upk3DPJV3kg
Jack Gamble takes on Rahim De La Suede
Brandon Espy Espinosa faces Heart Throb Jaden
During this tough time that we all are experiencing, please understand that WLW is here to give you an escape from what's happening today. We are here to entertain you - whether you are a fan or not. WLW (and every other company that is involved in entertainment) would be nothing without its fanbase. Thank you for giving us the time that you're watching this, and just know that we will continue to do so as long as possible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upk3DPJV3kg
Grindhouse Pro Wrestling Episode #5
1416 Spring St Jeffersonville IN. At the Arena
Grindhouse Pro Wrestling Academy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lLi91nYCis
Grindhouse Pro Wrestling Academy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lLi91nYCis
Mat Memory- AWA World Champion Stan Hansen vs Nick Bockwinkel
Wrestlerock, Minneapolis, Minnesota. April 20, 1986, AWA World Heavyweight Title match.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TKYGvZ1X0I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TKYGvZ1X0I
Mat Memory- AWA World Champion Stan Hansen vs Curt Hennig
May 31, 1986, Las Vegas, Nevada. ESPN TV taping. AWA World Heavyweight Champion defends the title against challenger Curt Hennig.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2It_P-sr8wY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2It_P-sr8wY
Jordynne Grace vs Su Yung - Ladies Night Out 9
Where: Texas City, TX (Booker T World Gym Arena)
Promotion: Title Match Network & ROW
Event: Ladies Night Out 9
When: Feb 29, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDaOjbKarAk
Promotion: Title Match Network & ROW
Event: Ladies Night Out 9
When: Feb 29, 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDaOjbKarAk
The Barbarian Full Career Shoot Interview 2020
The Barbarian Full Career Shoot Interview 2020
Former WWE/WCW/NWA Superstar The Barbarian does a full career interview with The Hannibal TV covering such topics as his days as a Sumo, growing up in The Kingdom of Tonga, how he got into pro wrestling, working in World Class Championship Wrestling, The NWA, how The Powers of Pain came to be, feuding with The Road Warriors, jumping over to WWE, feuding with Demolition, his singles career being managed by Bobby The Brain, going over to WCW for a main event run vs then Champion Ron Simmons, coming back to WWE as one of the Head Shrinkers, returning to WCW first as "The Super Assassin" under a mask with Warlord before they let Warlord go and he teamed with longtime friend Haku as "The Faces of Fear," Haku stories, Barbarian's matches with Goldberg, Hogan greatest match memories and much more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRvX_Fdd9h4
Former WWE/WCW/NWA Superstar The Barbarian does a full career interview with The Hannibal TV covering such topics as his days as a Sumo, growing up in The Kingdom of Tonga, how he got into pro wrestling, working in World Class Championship Wrestling, The NWA, how The Powers of Pain came to be, feuding with The Road Warriors, jumping over to WWE, feuding with Demolition, his singles career being managed by Bobby The Brain, going over to WCW for a main event run vs then Champion Ron Simmons, coming back to WWE as one of the Head Shrinkers, returning to WCW first as "The Super Assassin" under a mask with Warlord before they let Warlord go and he teamed with longtime friend Haku as "The Faces of Fear," Haku stories, Barbarian's matches with Goldberg, Hogan greatest match memories and much more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRvX_Fdd9h4
Why Eddie Kingston postponed his retirement, joining NWA, his promos, AEW
Eddie Kingston chats with Chris Van Vliet at the NWA Powerrr tapings in Atlanta, GA. He talks about why he originally wanted to retire at the end of 2019 and why he changed his mind, his plans to wrestle until he can't anymore, joining NWA, his thoughts on AEW, the inspiration for his promos, his time in Impact Wrestling and much more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87OQd4RA04
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z87OQd4RA04
Wednesday, March 18, 2020
Mat Memory- Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, & Masa Chono vs. Keiji Mutoh, Rick & Scott Steiner (NJPW)
Strong Style Evolution
May 3, 1997 in Osaka, Japan
Osaka Dome drawing 53,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE8etOHz434
May 3, 1997 in Osaka, Japan
Osaka Dome drawing 53,000
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE8etOHz434
MATT HARDY DEBUTS ON AEW DYNAMITE, JOINS BLOOD & GUTS MATCH
He wasn't the Exalted One after all, but Matt Hardy did make his anticipated AEW debut Wednesday nonetheless and already has a high profile match booked.
At the close of Dynamite, Chris Jericho and The Inner Circle were running down members of The Elite for being a man down in their upcoming Blood & Guts double cage match when a buzzing could be heard, followed by Hardy's Vanguard 1 drone landing in the ring.
Matt Jackson said their team wasn't actually outnumbered (Nick Jackson is injured in storyline) as he had made a phone call to someone that owed him a favor. The piano music from Hardy's "Free The Delete" series played and the camera panned up in the stands where he appeared, dressed up in his "Broken" garb.
Hardy will join Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Jackson, and Cody Rhodes in the War Game-style match against Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager which is planned for next week's Dynamite assuming that is still possible due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
On his YouTube series, Hardy has teased coming to AEW with the Young Bucks making appearances. His WWE deal ran up earlier this month.
You can see the video here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC1oqNMGK5M
At the close of Dynamite, Chris Jericho and The Inner Circle were running down members of The Elite for being a man down in their upcoming Blood & Guts double cage match when a buzzing could be heard, followed by Hardy's Vanguard 1 drone landing in the ring.
Matt Jackson said their team wasn't actually outnumbered (Nick Jackson is injured in storyline) as he had made a phone call to someone that owed him a favor. The piano music from Hardy's "Free The Delete" series played and the camera panned up in the stands where he appeared, dressed up in his "Broken" garb.
Hardy will join Kenny Omega, Hangman Page, Jackson, and Cody Rhodes in the War Game-style match against Chris Jericho, Sammy Guevara, Santana, Ortiz, and Jake Hager which is planned for next week's Dynamite assuming that is still possible due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
On his YouTube series, Hardy has teased coming to AEW with the Young Bucks making appearances. His WWE deal ran up earlier this month.
You can see the video here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC1oqNMGK5M
CAULIFLOWER ALLEY CLUB 2020 REUNION POSTPONED
This year's Cauliflower Alley Club reunion is one of the latest pro wrestling-related events to be impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
The Cauliflower Alley Club has announced that this year's reunion is being postponed. It was originally scheduled to take place at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 27-29.
"Due to the COVID-19 protocol and our concern for everyone’s health, we will be postponing the 55th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion scheduled for April 27–29," the Cauliflower Alley Club wrote.
"We are currently working with the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for new dates for the 55th in the fall, most likely mid-September. However, we will keep you abreast as soon as we get the exact dates nailed down."
Here's the list of this year's award winners:
Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award: Rob Van Dam
Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Madusa
Lucha Libre Award: Rey Mysterio
Tag Team Award: The Road Warriors w/ Paul Ellering
Women's Wrestling Award: Jazz
Men's Wrestling Award: Ricky Santana
Trainer's Award: Dominic DeNucci
Rising Star Award: Maddison Miles
Rising Star Award: Brian Pillman Jr.
James C. Melby Historian Award: Greg Oliver
Charlie Smith Referee Award: Art Williams
Posthumous Award: Jim Londos
The full statement from the Cauliflower Alley Club is available below:
Dear cherished CAC members and reunion attendees,
Due to the COVID-19 protocol and our concern for everyone’s health, we will be postponing the 55th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion scheduled for April 27–29.
We are currently working with the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for new dates for the 55th in the fall, most likely mid-September. However, we will keep you abreast as soon as we get the exact dates nailed down.
Please contact the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for a 100% refund of your deposit (room reservations 888-402-6278). If you so desire to still go to Vegas during the April dates, the Gold Coast will honor your discounted room rates; however, please remember that this will not be an official gathering by the CAC.
As far as reunion tickets purchased, you have 3 options:
Get a refund by contacting Dean Silverstone
Apply your reunion ticket to the new dates, most likely in mid-September
Donate your ticket purchase to the benevolent fund and get a tax receipt
As far as flights go, the airlines are being very flexible due to the COVID-19 virus.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that this pandemic runs its course sooner than later. We also hope and pray that neither you or your families have contacted this serious virus.
Thank you very much for your understanding and we greatly appreciate your support of the CAC and the many people from the wrestling industry in which your generosity has helped so much, during their most dire financial challenges.
Healthy wishes from all of our CAC volunteers.
The Cauliflower Alley Club has announced that this year's reunion is being postponed. It was originally scheduled to take place at the Gold Coast Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada from April 27-29.
"Due to the COVID-19 protocol and our concern for everyone’s health, we will be postponing the 55th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion scheduled for April 27–29," the Cauliflower Alley Club wrote.
"We are currently working with the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for new dates for the 55th in the fall, most likely mid-September. However, we will keep you abreast as soon as we get the exact dates nailed down."
Here's the list of this year's award winners:
Lou Thesz Lifetime Achievement Award: Rob Van Dam
Iron Mike Mazurki Award: Madusa
Lucha Libre Award: Rey Mysterio
Tag Team Award: The Road Warriors w/ Paul Ellering
Women's Wrestling Award: Jazz
Men's Wrestling Award: Ricky Santana
Trainer's Award: Dominic DeNucci
Rising Star Award: Maddison Miles
Rising Star Award: Brian Pillman Jr.
James C. Melby Historian Award: Greg Oliver
Charlie Smith Referee Award: Art Williams
Posthumous Award: Jim Londos
The full statement from the Cauliflower Alley Club is available below:
Dear cherished CAC members and reunion attendees,
Due to the COVID-19 protocol and our concern for everyone’s health, we will be postponing the 55th Cauliflower Alley Club reunion scheduled for April 27–29.
We are currently working with the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for new dates for the 55th in the fall, most likely mid-September. However, we will keep you abreast as soon as we get the exact dates nailed down.
Please contact the Gold Coast Hotel & Casino for a 100% refund of your deposit (room reservations 888-402-6278). If you so desire to still go to Vegas during the April dates, the Gold Coast will honor your discounted room rates; however, please remember that this will not be an official gathering by the CAC.
As far as reunion tickets purchased, you have 3 options:
Get a refund by contacting Dean Silverstone
Apply your reunion ticket to the new dates, most likely in mid-September
Donate your ticket purchase to the benevolent fund and get a tax receipt
As far as flights go, the airlines are being very flexible due to the COVID-19 virus.
We apologize for the inconvenience and hope that this pandemic runs its course sooner than later. We also hope and pray that neither you or your families have contacted this serious virus.
Thank you very much for your understanding and we greatly appreciate your support of the CAC and the many people from the wrestling industry in which your generosity has helped so much, during their most dire financial challenges.
Healthy wishes from all of our CAC volunteers.
Gary Cappetta Talks Problems With Today's Pro Wrestling Style
Gary Cappetta has been a wrestling ring announcer since 1974 so he's seen several different eras of pro wrestling. This current era is emphasizing the athleticism and aerial abilities of performers and no one does a better job of that than AEW.
Cappetta was a guest ring announcer for Dynamite a few weeks ago and he was asked about the promotion's high-flying style on The Wrestling Epicenter.
"Well, I keep up with it. I have seen a change in AEW – and this is just a guess on my part – that it is a result of the coaches that they have brought in like Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Bully Gunn, and Dean Malenko," said Cappetta. "I've seen them get a little bit more grounded. It is not the flying I have a problem with in any kind of pro wrestling, it is when people do things that are not logical…
"That is what I don't understand. I don't get it. If you're trying to bring people into the moment, you wouldn't do something that was illogical in a situation where your goal is to either pin someone or make them submit. We can't get away from that. Once you get away from that, then it is not pro wrestling. That is fine if it entertains people but then call it something different. But, once you start doing things that are illogical towards those goals, you lose me."
He said that type of wrestling should be called something else and many have labeled this style as "performance art" rather than pro wrestling or sports entertainment. Cappetta was asked for his thoughts on that phrase.
"You can call it that but you still have the same goals. I think the problem is too many of today's wrestlers are impatient and they need some kind of reaction from the crowd every 45 seconds," stated Cappetta. "If you look at it that way, it makes perfect sense why there's very little selling, why it is strike after strike after strike as opposed to understanding that if you're working well, you can have an audience that is taking in everything that you're doing.
"The only action isn't a 'WOW' reaction and it doesn't mean that you're not entertaining folks. We always had different styles – usually different styles on one card. I think you fall into the trap of everyone doing the same style. It would be like going to a concert and hearing the same song over and over and over again. After a while, you're going to be beyond that."
Some think that the current style of pro wrestling has alienated many of the older fans who grew up on a different style. Cappetta talked about wrestling's current state and what can be attributed to what we see on TV now.
"Wrestling has evolved. I think what has happened, and what has happened for the past couple of decades, is probably because of the internet. Younger people have been able to view wrestling styles from all over the world and those styles are now being incorporated into US wrestling," stated Cappetta. "Then there are those older folks who haven't been exposed to that."
He then compared it to when Garth Brooks held concerts and propelled from the rafters onto the stage. That was something that old-school country fans weren't used to and probably didn't think it belonged in country music.
"I think we have a tendency to pit generations against one another. I'll never be the kind of guy that says what we had in the past was great and what we have today is not. I think we tend to forget the stuff that was not so great in the past and things in the past that were not believable at all. But we just tend to overlook them," Cappetta said before using Gorilla Monsoon as an example.
"When he first made his debut in the WWWF, he was the Manchurian Giant. He didn't speak English. He was this wild man who just grunted and he had Wild Red Berry as his manager [laughs]. How realistic is that? And then, somehow, the people just accepted that this man became a well-spoken individual! He was away for a few months, came back, and had a full vocabulary! A lot of old-time fans have a tendency to forget those types of things and they really shouldn't do that."
Cappetta was a guest ring announcer for Dynamite a few weeks ago and he was asked about the promotion's high-flying style on The Wrestling Epicenter.
"Well, I keep up with it. I have seen a change in AEW – and this is just a guess on my part – that it is a result of the coaches that they have brought in like Arn Anderson, Tully Blanchard, Bully Gunn, and Dean Malenko," said Cappetta. "I've seen them get a little bit more grounded. It is not the flying I have a problem with in any kind of pro wrestling, it is when people do things that are not logical…
"That is what I don't understand. I don't get it. If you're trying to bring people into the moment, you wouldn't do something that was illogical in a situation where your goal is to either pin someone or make them submit. We can't get away from that. Once you get away from that, then it is not pro wrestling. That is fine if it entertains people but then call it something different. But, once you start doing things that are illogical towards those goals, you lose me."
He said that type of wrestling should be called something else and many have labeled this style as "performance art" rather than pro wrestling or sports entertainment. Cappetta was asked for his thoughts on that phrase.
"You can call it that but you still have the same goals. I think the problem is too many of today's wrestlers are impatient and they need some kind of reaction from the crowd every 45 seconds," stated Cappetta. "If you look at it that way, it makes perfect sense why there's very little selling, why it is strike after strike after strike as opposed to understanding that if you're working well, you can have an audience that is taking in everything that you're doing.
"The only action isn't a 'WOW' reaction and it doesn't mean that you're not entertaining folks. We always had different styles – usually different styles on one card. I think you fall into the trap of everyone doing the same style. It would be like going to a concert and hearing the same song over and over and over again. After a while, you're going to be beyond that."
Some think that the current style of pro wrestling has alienated many of the older fans who grew up on a different style. Cappetta talked about wrestling's current state and what can be attributed to what we see on TV now.
"Wrestling has evolved. I think what has happened, and what has happened for the past couple of decades, is probably because of the internet. Younger people have been able to view wrestling styles from all over the world and those styles are now being incorporated into US wrestling," stated Cappetta. "Then there are those older folks who haven't been exposed to that."
He then compared it to when Garth Brooks held concerts and propelled from the rafters onto the stage. That was something that old-school country fans weren't used to and probably didn't think it belonged in country music.
"I think we have a tendency to pit generations against one another. I'll never be the kind of guy that says what we had in the past was great and what we have today is not. I think we tend to forget the stuff that was not so great in the past and things in the past that were not believable at all. But we just tend to overlook them," Cappetta said before using Gorilla Monsoon as an example.
"When he first made his debut in the WWWF, he was the Manchurian Giant. He didn't speak English. He was this wild man who just grunted and he had Wild Red Berry as his manager [laughs]. How realistic is that? And then, somehow, the people just accepted that this man became a well-spoken individual! He was away for a few months, came back, and had a full vocabulary! A lot of old-time fans have a tendency to forget those types of things and they really shouldn't do that."
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