Britt Baker's Injuries Revealed, Brian Cage Debuts In AEW, New TNT Champion (And of Course A Person in 'Power' Happens To Win It)

Britt Baker's injuries were revealed at AEW Double or Nothing Saturday as were the dentist's intentions to appear on Dynamite Wednesday to address when she could return.

Baker did not appear on the pay-per-view, but AEW physician Michael Sampson did, revealing that she suffered a partial LCL tear, an interior tibia fracture, and a small tendon tear in a tag team match on last week's Dynamite. He then said she would be on Dynamite Wednesday to discuss the injuries.

The 29-year-old sustained the injury when Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida slammed Nyla Rose into her while she was seated in a ring corner. She immediately grabbed at her right knee and was out of the match shortly thereafter. 2020 has been rough injury wise on Baker as she also suffered a nose injury in a match with Shida in April.

Baker was scheduled to wrestle Statlander at Double or Nothing, but was replaced by Penelope Ford.

Brian Cage has arrived in AEW and is in line for a future shot at the promotion's World Championship.

Cage was accompanied by Taz and made his AEW debut as the ninth entrant in tonight's Casino Ladder Match at Double or Nothing. The finish of the match was Cage retrieving the poker chip that was hanging above the ring after a spot where he picked up a ladder with Darby Allin laying across it and threw it out of the ring.

As the winner of the Casino Ladder match, Cage will get a future shot at the AEW World Championship. Jon Moxley is defending the title against Brodie Lee at Double or Nothing later tonight.

A storyline leading into Double or Nothing was that Taz had been offering to help Allin, but Allin didn't want his advice. Taz cut a brief promo after Cage's win and said Cage will continue dropping bodies.

Scorpio Sky, Frankie Kazarian, Kip Sabian, Allin, Orange Cassidy, Colt Cabana, Joey Janela, Luchasaurus, and Cage were the entrants in the Casino Ladder Match. It started with two wrestlers in the ring, then a new participant was added every two minutes until all nine were in.

Fenix was originally set for the Casino Ladder Match but was replaced by Janela due to injury.

It was reported by SoCalUncensored.com in January that Cage had agreed to a multi-year deal with AEW. But Cage posted an update on his injury and contract status later that month. Cage confirmed that he was no longer under contract with Impact Wrestling but said he would need to undergo surgery to repair a torn right biceps. Cage said that he wasn't technically with any promotion then.

Cody is the first-ever TNT Champion, (Gee, like nobody saw THAT coming) defeating Lance Archer tonight at Double or Nothing.

Towards the end of the match, Cody’s coach Arn Anderson was ejected to the back after a second referee came out and told the referee that Anderson had crotched Lance Archer on the top turnbuckle. After Anderson was ejected, Archer’s manager Jake Roberts brought out a snake.

However, the snake was never brought to the ring as Mike Tyson, who was set to present the TNT Championship to the winner, took off his shirt and stared down Roberts. As this was going on, Cody hit two Cross Rhodes to Archer and pinned him to win the title. Tyson then presented the title to Cody.

It was noted prior to the match that the AEW TNT Championship belt hasn’t been fully completed due to COVID-19.

Cody’s first championship defense will take place on June 3. The winner of a battle royal scheduled for Dynamite this Wednesday will be the first challenger.

PCW Ultra MUTINY (Ep. 45) - Scorpio Sky vs. Ryan Taylor, Reno Scum vs. Los Luchas, Thatcher, Mr. 450

This week on Mutiny, we bring you a double-dose of action from Relentless in our inaugural year. A decade-long feud between two SoCal standouts-turned-international stars culminates in the main event as the undefeated Scorpio Sky goes one-on-one with lethal striker Ryan Taylor. Reno Scum and Los Luchas make their PCW Ultra debuts in tag team action. We'll also hear from Mr. 450 (Mecha Wolf) and relive the controversial match between another early Ultralight division pioneer - Kevin Martenson - and submission specialist Timothy Thatcher.

Featured this week:
Scorpio Sky vs. Ryan Taylor

Reno Scum vs. Los Luchas

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

Eric Bischoff shoots on the TNA Global championship

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

Mat Memory- Pro Wrestling Syndicate - 5 Year Annversary Show Night 1

Pro Wrestling Syndicate - 5 Year Annversary Show Night 1
Originally streamed LIVE on 6/1/12 - Rahway, NJ

Alex Reynolds vs. AR Fox

Tag Team Gauntlet match featuring The Nasty Boys, Modest & Mattixx, Enhancement Talent, Phat Pack and Team Energy

Samuray del Sol vs. Mil Mascaras

2 Cold Scorpio vs. Vader

Devon Moore & Kevin Matthews vs. Dan Maff & Tommy Dreamer

The Sheik, Apoliyon, QT Marshall & George South vs. Taka Suzuki, Koko B Ware, Mike Dennis & Star Man

Dynomite vs. Freight Train ($5 Wrestling Championship Match)

Brittney Savage vs. Veda Scott

Tony Nese & Sami Callihan vs. KAI & The Great Muta

*Tony Nese actually quit TNA Impact Wrestling in favor of doing this PWS event. Nese whom was part of PWS prior to signing with TNA was informed by TNA that he would not be allowed to compete in a match with Sami Callihan against The Great Muta and KAI in June. Nese responded to TNA by asking for his release. Much respect. TNA's loss as Nese is now a big star for WWE's 205 Live.*

This Ladies Night Out special features the top pro 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=RefcnD3wdlk

Jim Cornette on The Owen Hart Episode Of Dark Side Of The Ring

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MS0FAt9HgII

AMW-TV Episode 194: MAY 23, 2020

AMW-TV 194


This week we look back at some moments from past WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS events.


The Outlaws vs. Jake Braddock & JR Roc from 2019


Highlights of Hall of Famer Ronnie Garvins induction Speech


TV MAIN EVENT
AMW CHAMPION Al Snow & Kyle Maggard vs Progressive Liberal Dan Richards & Sexy Stan Sierra

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

Jim Cornette Reviews Arn Anderson & Jake Roberts on AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jn1mcoEMCiE

Baby Doll on Tully Blanchard & Slapping Incidents

Baby Doll on Tully Blanchard & Slapping Incidents

Former NWA, UWF and World Class Championship Wrestling manager Baby Doll talks about her relationship with Tully Blanchard who she managed in the National Wrestling Alliance and the infamous slapping angles with both Dusty Rhodes and Tully during their feud that caused massive heat.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkaSPTsX6nI

Whoever Is Posting Conrad's Stuff Is obviously An F'N Idiot

I mean seriously, is it really THAT HARD, to post things or title things correctly on YouTube? Shouldn't be that hard. I've done it, BBUUUTT.. As you'll see by the pattern laid out before you here. SOMEBODY needs to stay the fuck awake when they're doing this.

There's this story I did. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/conrad-thompson-seriously-needs-to.html where it's titled with Scott Hall's name but NO MENTION AT ALL of Scott Hall in the segment.


Then there's one.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/funny-how-nobody-ever-catches-this.html Where it's supposed to be Bischoff shooting on what TNA did right. BUT.. Doesn't mention one thing they did right, LOL! Plus the other segment in the story where the voices were going too fast and they sounded like they inhaled helium.

YYEPPP real professional job here, Top fucking notch, The Dave Meltlzer five stars for failure, right here. But, there's more..

There's this one here.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/can-someone-please-show-conrad-thomas.html as well.

You see the pattern of fucking up here? WHO THE FUCK OR HOW THE FUCK, CAN YOU FUCK THIS UP, SSOOO OFTEN?

WELL.. Some has, and as you're about to see? Continues to.

Here you go.. Today's fuck up by the 'ace genius' who's in charge of constantly screwing it up..

Yes indeedy, let's go ahead and put the 83 weeks logo and Bischoff's picture for a segment from the Arn Anderson podcast.. Yeah, that works really well. If YOU'RE FUCKING MORON.

The fact that all of these I've posted here to this moment HAVEN'T BEEN CORRECTED. At all. i GUESS Conrad Thompson, Eric Bischoff and Arn Anderson just don't give a shot HOW something is posted, as long as it's posted (rolls eyes)

Love the fact that Conrad I guess, feels that correcting all these things is something that's 'beneath him'. He's too good and too above it all to feel he needs to be corrected, even though the obvious is right here. 

The more they keep fucking it up, the more I'm gonna continue to show what fuck ups they are. I mean, not my fault they keep making it so easy for me to do.

Mat Memory- WWC Super Estrellas March 20th 1983

Malcolm Monroevs Abdullah the Butcher (from Detroit)
Pedro Valdez vs King Tonga
Keith Larsen vs Ox Baker
Video of The Sheik
Angel Diaz vs Buddy Landel
Frank Ruiz vs Gran Apollo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jv6RccI1VM

World League Wrestling ShowdownTV w/ Pro-Wrestling NOAH Stars Marufuji, KENTA, and Morishima!

World League Wrestling brings you another retro from the past with Pro-Wrestling NOAH Superstars KENTA, Naomichi Marufuji, and Takeshi Morishima!

In this star-studded episode, WLW brings you back to an event that took place in Eldon, MO in 2007 featuring some of the top-talent from around the world! In singles competition, Darin Waid takes on Steve Anthony - The King of the 450.

In the main event, 6-man tag-team action will take place as the DoomSayers - Brandon Tatum and current Ring of Honor star Beer City Bruiser teams with Pro-Wrestling NOAH's Takeshi Morishima to take on "Dangerous" Derek McQuinn and fan-favorites KENTA and Naomichi Marufuji.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mes0SuXFFsk

Brian Blair Full Shoot Interview 2020

Brian Blair Full Shoot Interview 2020

WWE Legend, Cauliflower Alley Club President and former UWF booker "Killer Bee" B Brian Blair does an extended shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such subjects as his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling, highly controversial ribs he was involved with, his meeting with Erich Bischoff about coming to WCW, his time as head booker for the Universal Wrestling Federation and memories of Herb Abrams the bizarre owner of the company who Blair tells numerous stories about, thoughts on Haku, his work with the CAC, wrestling in Toronto, was the Iron Sheik heat real or a gimmick & more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5060OfdYVB8

Jim Cornette on Gimmicking Objects

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIWxnbyuxa4

Eli Drake Show 001 | Eli's First Time

The Eli Drake Show is now officially available as part of the new Carnyland platform.  This unique talk show is all from the perspective of the one and only... E-LI DRAKE. I


On the debut episode entitled “Eli’s First Time”, Eli talks about his FIRST TIME, what really gets under his skin in the wrestling business including his time in Impact Wrestling, his feelings on the stock market, and the Michale Jordan Documentary Series “The Last Dance”.  Upon completion of Episode 001, Eli Drake added his thoughts on the passing of his friend Shad Gaspard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmKiCcuvS3E

Best of Thunder Rosa in Ladies Night Out (Taya Valkyrie, Ivelisse, Big Swole)

The best of Thunder Rosa in Ladies Night Out! Matches vs Taya Valkyrie, Ivelisse, Kris Stadtlander & many more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1t-aF8mnrk

Tom Prichard on WWE Backstage Mind Games

Tom Prichard on WWE Backstage Mind Games

Former WWE Executive in charge of Developmental, former WWE tag team champion and legendary trainer of Superstars Dr. Tom Prichard aka Zip discusses the behind the scenes mind games the WWE office would play with certain wrestlers to see how they'd react and to screw with their heads.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIAizNY7yzw

Mat Memory- D’Lo Brown versus The Bad Boy Joey Janela | Black Label Pro

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-z_9f2GBSI

Mat Memory- HIGHLIGHTS: Tommy Dreamer vs. Chris Dickinson - HARDCORE MATCH (Limitless Wrestling)

MATCH: Hardcore Match - Tommy Dreamer vs. Chris Dickinson

EVENT: Welcome To The Dance (3/9/19)

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

Mat Memory- Stevie Ray makes RARE Appearance on the indies & wrestles at Reality of Wrestling

This segment was from 2016 with Stevie Ray rocking his NWO / Harlem Heat gear teaming with Ryan Davidson against Abel Andrew Jackson.

Over the years Stevie Ray has taken many wrestlers under his wing and even had moment moments returning to the ring at Reality of Wrestling live events.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCydL1Sqa2A

Mat Memory- Justin Credible vs. Jonny Storm (10-18-03 - London, England)

PJ Polaco vs. Jody Fleisch's rival for the XPW European Title.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GifqN7Pa2Rw

BATEMAN (c) defends against Royce Isaacs with Jamie Iovine (Championship Wrestling From Hollywood)

UNITED TV TITLE MATCH  |  BATEMAN (c) v ROYCE ISAACS with JAMIE IOVINE

Bateman not only puts it all on the line - but he does it twice!  Special appearance by Scorpio Sky!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzENJ3igWqA

Carnyland 001 | A Long Way From NWA Powerrr

Carnyland is here!  On last week's NWAP owerrr, NWA President William Patrick Corgan announced the idea of #Carnyland.  So what is it?  That's a great question that is not easily answered in one sentence, essay or even one video.   More info here - https://www.nationalwrestlingalliance...

To the fans of #NWAPowerrr, we have asked one member of the roster to let you know from the beginning how much we miss doing the studio wrestling show.  You'll hear their authentic voice on how important each of you and how much we miss you.  We read every one of your comments and can't wait to read below as you watch this new show. 

From that moment, you'll enter #Carnyland and what you see will be just a first step into this new land we're building.  Like any new place, it will constantly be evolving based on its visitors, citizens and those who sit on the town council. 

You will see some familiar faces from the National Wrestling Alliance in this new place.  We will not over hype this moment, as our great NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis has said time and time again... under promise and over deliver. 

Carnyland is not just one thing.  And trust us, we've all been there... a lot.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_fNb1oz4pA&t=520s

Inside the NWA 001 | William Patrick Corgan & David Lagana

With the successful launch of Carnyland, the National Wrestling Alliance is proud to give the debut episode of Inside The NWA featuring an exclusive interview with NWA President William Patrick Corgan and NWA Vice-President David Lagana conducted by Joe Galli.

In this nearly 55 minute interview, Corgan and Lagana talk about where the National Wrestling Alliance now sits with the ongoing global pandemic, the decision to launch #Carnyland, the status of #NWAPowerrr, their thoughts on who in the locker room, where Carnyland came from, where they sit in the pro wrestling landscape, what the future looks like for the NWA  and so much more. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYDg1uztqk0

When You Have A Serious Story Out There But the More "Well Known" News Sites Prefer To Do Lame Stuff Instead

This is a prime example of how the more 'well known' or, 'bigger' wrestling news sites deal with stories. When you have a serious story that was handed to them and they instead, go and milk every pointless WWE, AEW, etc story they can instead? It says a lot about them. Here's proof and since proof is a mother fucker. I again, will always, have the proof.

When there's serious story, about Combat Zone Wrestling, backed up by actual talents who worked for CZW..

The sory of course, can be found, right here.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/combat-zone-wrestling-exposed-and-its.html

But then people including myself try to give the story to the other sites because it IS, a big deal.. Instead of WrestlingInc, PWInsider, Observer, etc covering it? The so called 'bigger, more well known" wrestling news sites prefer? To do lame stuff like this.

YYYEEAH I don't think millions of people give two shits about Matt Hardy 'mourning' a fucking drone.. 

Then, there's this gem too that's just 'SSOO much more important' to do over the CZW story.

Yeppers, yes indeedy, Paige showing off a new refrigerator is so damn earth shattering, so 'must see TV' so to speak, that this just HAS, to be more important than the allegations on CZW that's backed up by several people.. This story just "HAS" to be done before anything else, don't you know.. (Rolls eyes).

Nice to see that the more well known sites sure have their priorities in order, LOL.  

Combat Zone Wrestling EXPOSED! And It's Not A Pretty Sight (Added Note To This 7-27-24 12:45pm)

An added note 7-27-24 12:45 pm.

Mike Johnson at PWInsider had a question in his Q&A about this promotion, here's a screengrab of that.

Sadly Mr. Johnson chose to put the blame on the pandemic and totally failed to mention (or simply blew off reporting) this major story that involved Combat Zone Wrestling. Someone should ask Mike Johnson why he chose to not mention the truth and simply brush the blame off on the pandemic. THIS is being 'professional', HOW? 

Nothing like trying to avoid the truth, eh Mikey? What are you afraid of when it comes to mentioning this? That you won't get any of their wrestlers to do interviews for your site?

Not good when a 'major' journalist looks desperately for an easy way out for an answer and quickly takes it, over explaining real facts.

The screen shots say it all.

CZW made a statement last night and what follows is several former talent who use to work for CZW/DJ Hyde on how it was working for him.

CZW made a deal with Stonecutter Media to re-release their shows under new titles that sound like softcore porn such as “CZW Girls: All Assets Revealed” and “CZW Girlz: Top Heavy & Tough.”

Then you have this, fucking moron, chiming in. proving he really is, a dumb ass. Thanks for further proving that, dipshit.

MARTHA HART SAYS DARK SIDE OF THE RING WILL FINALLY TELL THE TRUE TALE OF OWEN HART'S DEATH, WWE'S LEAD ATTORNEY RESPONDS

Martha Hart was interviewed by CBS Sports' Brent Bookhouse in advance of tonight's season finale of Dark Side of the Ring on VICE TV, documenting the life and death of Owen Hart as well as the legal aftermath of Hart's passing in May 1999 after falling from the rafters of the Kemper Arena in Kansas City at the WWF Over the Edge PPV.  The interview prompted a response from WWE's lead attorney Jerry McDevitt and can be read in complete form at this link.

Hart on how Dark Side of the Ring finally gets the true story of Owen's passing out: "I'm just one individual and the WWE is a PR powerhouse.  They've always had the upper hand with getting their message and their side of things out. This episode really provided the opportunity to tell the real story and tell how I had the biggest fight of my life. It was a real David and Goliath battle and how awful they were to me and how disrespectful they were to Owen."

Hart on the Stunt that led to Owen's death: "First of all, the stunt itself was so negligent.  They hired hackers they knew would do anything they wanted when they knew that proper riggers they had hired in the past had told them, 'We won't do this kind of stunt, it's not safe.' Everything about that stunt was done wrong. The entire set-up was wrong. The equipment was wrong -- the harness, for example, was meant for dragging people behind a car. It was a stunt harness, but it wasn't meant to suspend someone 80 feet above the ground.  What was happening to Owen when he was sitting in that harness is, his circulation was getting cut off and he couldn't breathe. Then, the snap shackle that they used, that snap shackle is not meant for rigging humans. It's meant for the sole use of rigging sailboats. It's a sailboat clip that, by design, is meant to open on load. By the very design of the stunt, it was meant to fail, because the weight of Owen on that clip actually made it more likely it would open spontaneously.  Proper riggers have a few things they would never do. First, they would never do a stunt without redundancy. That didn't happen; there was no redundancy. Second, they never, ever, let the talent have any control into the stunt. These guys were telling Owen, 'This cord taped here, don't pull it until you get to the ground.' That would never happen; proper riggers don't rig things this way. The other thing is, WWE is a billion-dollar company. Owen never questioned his safety. He thought for sure they were hiring people that knew what they were doing. He was putting his life in their hands, and they didn't care. They didn't have any regard for Owen's life whatsoever. They went outside of qualified riggers that had good experience."

Hart on WWE's reaction to Hart falling: "When Owen died, they scooped him out like a piece of garbage and they paraded wrestlers out to wrestle in a ring that had Owen's blood, where the boards were broken from Owen's fall and where the guys could feel the dip in the ring from where he fell. Just that disrespect and lack of respect for a human life that had just been lost.  The fact that they didn't stop the show is just appalling. Vince McMahon was a poor leader, and he failed because that talent was looking for leadership and he failed them."

Jerry McDevitt's response to Martha's statement: "The reality is, we've never told our side of the story of what happened -- at least not outside of court. We told it in court, but when she talks about the way the lawsuit unfolded over the years, it really isn't accurate what she's saying. What she did whenever this happened is, she hired a lawyer in Kansas City who we caught essentially trying to fix the judicial selection process to get a judge that was more to their liking. We caught them and went all the way to the Missouri Supreme Court. The Missouri Supreme Court said, 'No, no, no. We're not going to let that happen.' They essentially appointed an independent judge to come in from outside of Kansas City to oversee the proceedings. We were basically trying to find out what happened that night. Martha was not even remotely interested in finding out what happened that night; she just wanted to used it as a vehicle to beat up a business that she didn't like that her husband was in, the wrestling business."

Hart on Not Allowing Owen into the WWE Hall of Fame: "There's always been this talk that, 'Oh, we want to put Owen in the Hall of Fame,'  Their Hall of Fame? They don't even have a Hallway of Fame. It doesn't exist. There's nothing. It's a fake entity. There's nothing real or tangible. It's just an event they have to make money. They put it on TV and have a celebration, and it's just so ridiculous. I would never even entertain it. It's garbage."

VAN HAMMER RULED GUILTY IN DUI CASE, SENTENCED

Former WCW star Mark "Van Hammer" Hildreth, 60, plead guilty to one count of Driving Under the Influence, Causing Property Damage and Injury as part of a plea deal with Florida's Palm Beach County Court and has been sentenced to one year of probation, a one year suspension of his driver's license and having an interlock device place on his vehicle for one year as well. 

Hildreth was also ruled guilty of leaving the scene of an accident while a charge of violating the speed zone was dismissed.  The guilty plea was officially made on 4/29 as part of a plea agreement that saw Hildreth sentenced only on the DUI charge.

Hildreth's car struck a five-year old boy who was riding a bicycle on Sunday 1/26, throwing the boy atop Hildreth's car's hood, according to local police.  The young boy was admitted as a trauma patient with possible internal injuries and "road rash." 

According to the police report, Hildreth was driving driving near south Seacrest Boulevard and Southeast 34th Avenue when Hildreth's car struck the boy, who was riding his bicycle with his father.  Hildreth allegedly got out of the car, stated the boy jumped out in front of him, then drove away.  Another witness followed Hildreth to his home and identified him to police.  The police report noted that Hildreth smelled of alcohol and refused to take a breathalyzer.

Hildreth was estimated to be doing 58 in a 35 mph zone, according to The Washington Times.  He clipped the boy when his bicycle veered into the street. Eric Tilghman, an industrial door-installer who lives nearby, told the Times News he was driving with a friend Sunday when he saw the car strike the child.  “The father picked up the son off the road  The kid was crying. The dad was crying. The guy was out of the car.” Tilghman said, Then, he said, “I’m looking at the guy and he’s getting back in the car. We’re yelling at him, ‘Don’t you leave. Don’t you leave!’ ”  Tilghman followed Hildreth after he left the scene of the crash, taking photos and following him home.  Hildreth was taken into custody after being found sitting on his front steps.

During a January hearing, it was noted Hildreth had two previous DUIs in the past, one in Texas in 1985 and one in Georgia in 2004.  He also has numerous traffic infractions in the State of Florida.  Hildreth was ordered at the time to not to have contact with the victim or any potential witnesses, to make himself available to random testing for drugs and alcohol and that he not use any alcohol or drugs nor carry any illegal weapons on his person:

Hildreth was given four days' credit towards his one year probation for the four days he was incarcerated.

It was noted in court records that within the term of his probation, Hildreth must attend a victim's impact session, where he will learn of how DUIs have effected those who have been victims in such circumstances.  It was also noted the victims in his case have been notified of the plea agreement and according to court records "are not seeking restitution."

SEARCH FOR SHAD GASPARD HAS BEEN SUSPENDED

Not sure how I myself feel about this, but if I was a member of Shad's family I'be really pissed off that they're suspending searching for the body. Must be nice to be able to make those kinds of decisions, knowing you're not a member of the family that has to deal, with those kind of decisions.

TMZ is reporting that the search efforts for Shad Gaspard have been suspended.

There remains still one boat still searching, according to the report, but the large-scale search has ceased.

Everyone at PWInsider.com sends our best wishes to Shad's family, friends and fans.

Shad Gaspard's family released the following statement last night - "Shad's family appreciates all the love, support, and concern through this horrible ordeal. At this time they are not ready to make any public or official statements to any media outlet And ask all to respect their wishes."

TMZ.com is reporting that former WWE star Shad Gaspard went missing yesterday afternoon after an incident while he was swimming with his son in Venice Beach, CA.

The TMZ report states that Gaspard and his son were among a group of swimmers caught in a strong rip current at 3:56 PM local time yesterday.  TMZ is reporting that Gaspard asked that his ten year old son be rescued first by Baywatch lifeguards.  His son was assisted by the lifeguards but Gaspard was not seen again after being hit by another big wave.  Gaspard has not yet been found.  A search continued until being called off at 7:30 PM last night, although periodic watch was kept from the shore.  Underwater searching using sonar and divers as well as searches from the air via helicopter resumed this morning.

Gaspard's wife went public this morning on social media, asking to be contacted if anyone has seen him.  Their son did not need to be hospitalized.

A native of Brooklyn, NY Gaspard, 39, was signed to a WWF developmental deal in 2002 after initially trying out for the second season of their MTV reality series Tough Enough.  He didn't make the cut for the series but was given guidance about where to train, including time with Tom Prichard and Sgt.  Buddy Lee Parker.  Gaspard moved to Louisville, Kentucky, bouncing with other future WWE stars as they trained as pro wrestler and worked towards their mutual goal of getting a WWE deal.

Originally debuting as "Da Beast", a nickname that remained with him in pro wrestling forever, Gaspard worked as the bodyguard to perennial OVW heel manager Kenny Bolin and teamed with Carly Colon (Carlito).  He was signed officially to a WWE developmental deal within a year of debuting.  Gaspard was put together with The Neighborhoodie (more famously known now as JTG) as a team after Gaspard had a short feud with CM Punk in OVW. 

The roots of Cryme Tyme was born in OVW with the team being called up in late 2006 with a series of vignettes that presented them as a fun-loving, over the top team that tapped into urban culture.  They were an immediate hit as an act for live audiences, who loved their promos and energy as well as the team stealing items from heels to then give them away to fans in arena or "selling them off" in vignettes - stealing title belts, cars, clothing, etc.  They were pushed hard, even teaming with John Cena and the act was easily getting over.  Since they were from NYC, they would routinely get one of the biggest pops when they appeared in Madison Square Garden.  The team was extremely popular, especially as a live act, everywhere for the company during that run.

The duo had two WWE runs as the team.  Despite their popularity and merchandise sales, they were released in 2007 after having issues with Trevor Murdoch and Lance Cade, who they were rivals with inside and outside the ring.  They returned in 2008 and were drafted to the Smackdown brand, challenging Big Show and Chris Jericho at Summerslam 2008 for the Smackdown Tag belts.  In 2010, WWE opted to split the team with Gaspard turning heel, adopting a new look for a short feud with JTG before again departing.  Truth be told, Gaspard never really had a chance to develop his singles persona enough to truly gauge whether it could have worked long-term.

Since leaving WWE, Gaspard has worked regularly as an actor and stuntman in theater, film and television and had written several projects that were in different stages of development for Hollywood.  Gaspard had worked as a stuntman on the DC Comics Harley Quinn & The Birds of Prey film released earlier this year.

In 2016, Gaspard was credited with stopping a man intent on robbing a gas station when an armed man approached him as he was planning to rob the station.  Gaspard disarmed the man and held him until police arrived. 

Mat Memory- Crash - The Very Best Of World Championship Wrestling (Australia) - Volume 2

Crash - The Very Best Of World Championship Wrestling (Australia) - Volume 2

1. Introduction with Mark "Jacko" Jackson
2. Spiros Arion Vs Abdullah The Butcher
3. Mario Milano Vs Tiger Singh
4. Dr Jerry Graham Vs Angelo "Jumping Little Joe" Savoldi
5. Mr Fuji Vs Mark Lewin
6. Larry O'Dea Vs Abdullah The Butcher
7. Mark Lewin Vs Allan Pinfold
8. Death Match: King Curtis

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

Mat Memory- Slam - The Very Best Of World Championship Wrestling (Australia) - Volume 1

Slam - The Very Best Of World Championship Wrestling (Australia) - Volume 1

1. Introduction with Mark "Jacko" Jackson
2. Mark Lewin & King Curtis Vs Big Bad John & Bulldog Brower
3. Spiros Arion Vs Jack Brisco
4. Gorgeous George Vs Andreas Lambrakis
5. Ox Baker & Brute Bernard Vs Kevin Martin & Max Tamboola
6. George Lackey Vs Dominic DeNucci
7. Killer Karl Kox & The Spoiler Vs Antonio Pugliese & Mario Milano

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jLd6Tym7zw

Mat Memory- Nailz vs Primo Carnera III (High Risk Championship Wrestling July 25th, 1999)

Taped in Australia, complete with promo by Nailz

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

Jim Cornette on Dave Meltzer Comparing The Young Bucks To The Midnight Express

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_z40Mzs4htg

Jim Cornette on The Undertaker Signing A 15 Year WWE Contract

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=upFGF8lvGcg

Mat Memory- Shawn Michaels Incident, What REALLY Happened?

We tell the story of the time Shawn Michaels had to surrender his championship because of a incident in a local bar!  WOW  (Editor's note- Shawn got his ass kicked).

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

Jim Cornette on Lio Rush & Mark Henry

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neV6EFgMvu8

For The Three people Who Actually DO Watch Impact Wrestling- SHAMROCK OUT OF CONTENDER'S TOURNAMENT

Impact Wrestling announced that Ken Shamrock would not face Rhino tomorrow, pulling out of the Impact Contender's tournament due to "injuries" suffered when he was attacked by Michael Elgin on last week's edition of Impact on AXS TV:

BREAKING: @ShamrockKen is unable to compete in the #1 Contenders Tournament as a result of @MichaelElgin25's attack last week.@The_Ace_Austin will replace Shamrock and face @Rhyno313 in the First Round TOMORROW at 8/7c on @AXSTV!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/WymjMMmVVI

— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) May 18, 2020
The updated lineup for tomorrow's edition of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV now features:

*Number One Contenders Tournament: Sami Callihan vs. Michael Elgin.

*Number One Contenders Tournament: Ace Austin vs. Rhino.

*X-Division Champion Willie Mack vs. Johnny Swinger.

*XXXL vs. TJ Perkins & Fallah Bah

Progress Wrestling's finances raise many questions

Story is at the pro Wrestling Torch's web site. Here's the link to the story right here. https://pwtorch.com/site/2020/05/17/cooling-progresss-finances-raise-many-questions-as-they-ask-for-support-during-coronavirus-live-events-pause/

Matt Rivera's Championship Wrestling From Arkansas Has Folded

Guess that means Jerry Lawler can retire the title he won there from Rivera.

Championship Wrestling from Arkansas has folded according to the promotion.  They will be offering free access to their CWA Wrestling Network library of 165 hours of footage of Jerry Lawler, A.J. Styles, Matt Hardy, Tim Storm, DDP, Jake Roberts, Scott Steiner, Jim Cornette, Fit Finlay, Rock & Roll Express, Dan Severn, Lance Archer, Tammy Sytch, Jim Duggan and many others. "We at Championship Wrestling of Arkansas would like to thank our fans for supporting us, and helping us to become one of the premiere independent wrestling promotions in the country."

Mat Memory- 30 Man Standing Tall Rumble Match (Royal Rumble Style From Five Borough Wrestling)

From Five Borough Wrestling: Standing Tall on 2/5/2016

In a 30 Man Standing Tall Rumble Match (Royal Rumble Style)

Featuring: Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Mike Verna, Matt Striker, Matt Tremont, Dan Maff, Anthony Gangone, Darius Carter, Sonny Kiss, TJ Marconi, Brandon Watts, Talon and many more!

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

PWCI This Week - #225 Proving Ground Pro

On today's program we head back to Petersburg for more of Proving Ground Pro.  In action it's the return of Kerry Awful as he takes on Handsome Dan Liplock!  And also members of two separate midwest tag teams face off in a one on one contest as Mikey McFinnigan takes on Camero Jackson!

Also, the Mad Conservative responds to viewer mail on location in Louisiana, MO!

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

Mat Memory- Chavo Guerrero vs Ethan HD (Prestige Wrestling: Viva La Raza)

Prestige Wrestling presents Viva La Raza live in Hermiston, Oregon!

Chavo Guerrero makes his Prestige Wrestling debut to take on Ethan HD in singles action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP2QKbiB0E0

Jim Cornette Reviews MJF vs. Lee Johnson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3N-tLf_OqSM

Mat Memory- Jerry Lawler mocks Adrian Street (Memphis)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkwwsSP0FS0

Memphis Wrestling Vault: Rick Rude Randy Savage Jerry Lawler Jimmy Hart Studio FIGHT!

Awesome Studio Brawl starting over Promoter Jerry Jarrett's Award, features King Kong Bundy and Rick Rude as well.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfmcxI3Q1NA

Arn Anderson shoots on working with Jim Cornette in Smokey Mountain Wrestling

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_jdAwpID7Q

Jim Cornette Reviews Brodie Lee vs. Christopher Daniels

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUgavg__16U

Lio Rush Calls Out Mark Henry Over Previous Comments, And Henry Responds, And More

Lio Rush was among those who were released or furloughed by WWE last month due to business related changes from the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, Rush and WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry had a back-and-forth on social media, stemming from comments Henry made in May of last year.

At the time, Rush was dealing with some backstage heat and Henry addressed it on Busted Open Radio, noting he attempted to help Rush, but felt lied to when he approached the former WWE Superstar.

"It's not a race issue, it's an ego issue," Henry said. "Who are you? Nobody is exempt from being respectful to the business and paying homage to the guys drawing money. We all have done it. Steve Austin did it, The Rock did it. You're better than The Rock? Get the hell out of here. ... I pulled him aside the last time I saw him and told him, 'I'm hearing stuff in the locker room, what's wrong?' He said nothing's wrong, but it was a blatant lie to my face. I let him know that if he has a question, right now is the time to do that."

Getting back to this week, Rush posted a more recent clip of Henry answering a question about what happened between himself and Rush. Henry said nothing happened aside from him "trying to navigate" Rush during his time in WWE.

"Hey @TheMarkHenry, this needs to be addressed," Rush commented in the caption. "Because you out here STILL lying on my name to this day."

Rush then posted a series of tweets addressing Henry and tagging him again on social media.

"Don't even know why I'm entertaining this," Rush wrote. "Keep my name in your mouth, if you please. You literally have nothing better to do then to continue to talk [s---] on a situation that happened over a year ago about a 25 year old who just lost his damn job. ... Sorry guys, but I've been holding my breathe for way too long. People like this need to get called out. It's sickening, it's disappointing and extremely discouraging. I love my fans and I pray that one day in the future the state of this kind of matter progresses. ... And this is why African American talent on the biggest platform will continue to not have equal opportunity because people like you constantly tear your own people down. A damn shame honestly."

Rush wanted to take the conversation to Busted Open Radio, Henry sent back the show's call-in number. Rush attempted to call-in, but said the number didn't work and a conversation didn't look to take place on the show.

In a video posted earlier today by TMZ Sports, Henry spoke more about Rush, saying he didn't appreciate Rush bringing race into the conversation in a attempt to get some buzz for his new album.

"The reason he came out with it now is because he knew I get a lot of attention and I have a lot of followers," Henry said of Rush bringing up his comments from last year. "He released an album — or a song, or something — and he wanted to use that to get some attention, get some buzz. Not mad at him, if he would have called me I would have done it anyways, we just would have worked it."

"But now, he said something slanderous, and you can't question my blackness. Nobody can pull my black card, no. Not allowed, nobody. If you go down to the Performance Center in NXT, probably 25, I think, people of color in the facility. Probably about 80-plus percent, I helped get them there. I mean, it's completely the opposite."

Henry then said he'd even considering legal action what he considered slanderous comments about him.

"For him to go there was absolutely was the worst possible thing he could have done," Henry stated. "It's one of those things if I take legal action for slander, then I will, but I'm not sure yet."

The interviewer then followed up asking if the former champion was really thinking of a lawsuit

"Yeah, this is too much, this is not a wrestling angle," Henry said. "This is him trying to get attention for himself."

Henry continued that he didn't want to go that route, noting it would cost both of them money, but he believes Rush owes him an apology.

"He needs to apologize and own up to the fact that 'I made a mistake, I embellished a little bit — a lot — and I was trying to get some buzz and I shouldn't have done that,'" Henry continued. "That's what he's going to have to do. ... He said that I'm a part of the problem. I'm one of those black people that try to keep other black people from making it. It's just hurtful."

Henry then noted current WWE Superstars who have picked up this story asked Henry if they should "go in" on Rush. Henry didn't want to go that route, instead saying he'll take "the high road."

You can see Mark Henry's comments here. https://youtu.be/W4olzGrTNOk

And here's Lio firing back..

Funny How Nobody... Ever Catches This Stuff (updated)

My reply on something I saw on YouTube.. Was absolutely spot on but yet.. Nobody else seems to catch it.

I guess it'll always be left up to me, to be 'that guy', who has the balls to say what should be said when crap like this is posted.

Fine. I'll continue to be 'that guy' since nobody else has the balls to do it. (smiles)

5-17-20 3:30 pm.

To continue with what now seems to be becoming a new trend in fucking up, which stareted with this story here.. 

https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/can-someone-please-show-conrad-thomas.html

Then it contin ued on with this story..

https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/conrad-thompson-seriously-needs-to.html

We now have some more as the stupidity of whomever is uploading, titling, etc these things just continues to fuck it up and just can't get it right. Someone really does need to go to uploading school because they sure the fuck, have no clue what the hell they're doing.. Here's proof, yet again, and you can thank me as usual, for being the one who says proof is a mother fucker and I'm always the one who has the proof.

This one right here? Someone obviously didn't want to, or was too fucking lazy to check the audio level when the uploaded it.

Don't want to believe me? Check it out yourself, right here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRxjql53pb4  

When you see that, as usual.. I'm right again? Well.. You're welcome.

Mat Memory- FWA Resolution (Australia) 23/06/18 5 STAR FLASH vs The Hurricane

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P-iaBxHS03U

Matt Striker vs. Johnny Radke vs. Ryan Clancy vs. Joey Conway (NYWC Psycho Circus 18)

At Pyscho Circus 18 Matt Striker , Johnny Radke, Ryan Clancy & Joey Conway competed for a future chance at the NYWC Fusion Championship.

From February 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mTBVy0gYPA&list=PLvUNiI4r7CmKxZml0N0klTPBDfbjRinb3

AMW-TV Episode 193: May 16, 2020

AMW-TV 193

TV Main Event

A Six Man Tag March from the Laurel County Fair in London, KY between one half of the AMW Tag Team Champions Sigmon and his partners El Degato the 6th and the Mega Destoryer taking on London’s own Ryan Dookie, Beau James and Kyle Maggard

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoOBb1wd83s

Championship Wrestling From Hollywood presented by Pro Shingle Episode #59

MAY 16, 2020: Each week, Championship Wrestling is presented by Pro Shingle - a professional roofing company. This week, our wrestlers put it all on the line - just like Dustin did when he let Maria cut his hair!

Today's line-up includes:

UNITED TV TITLE MATCH  |  BATEMAN (c) v ROYCE ISAACS with JAMIE IOVINE
Bateman not only puts it all on the line - but he does it twice!  Special appearance by Scorpio Sky!

NWA WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE MATCH  |  ALLYSIN KAY v HEATHER MONROE with HALSTON BODDY
It doesn't get any bigger than this - the NWA Women's World Title is on the line.  Will Heather & Halston find a way to win the gold??

MAIN EVENT  |  HERITAGE TITLE v MASK  |  WATTS (c) defends his Heritage Championship v ROGELIO with HOWDY PRICE
Talk about putting is ALL on the line!  If Rogelio loses, he must unmask.  It's a risk that Howdy is willing to take for a chance at the gold.

ALSO  |  Part 2 of our exclusive interview inside Mid-South Coliseum with legendary Memphis wrestler King Cobra.  Cobra pinned Jerry "The King" Lawler to become the first ever black World Champion in Memphis - Cobra tells stories of that match in the very spot it happened.

PLUS  |  Not only will we see Dustin's new haircut courtesy of his Maria - but Dustin has a special report from Middleton Independent Wrestling in Middleton, TN.

All this + MORE on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt8V58sK8s

MLW Anthology | LA Park

MLW Anthology premieres with a special spotlight on one of Mexico’s most iconic luchadores: the legendary LA Park.

Originally known as La Parka, LA Park has been one of the cornerstones of Major League Wrestling since its inception in 2002. From technical classics to heavy-hitting wars, LA Park’s storied career in the league is second to none.

Join us as we look at the legendary luchador’s timeless bouts against Shocker and the “Human Highlight Reel” Sabu featuring the original voice of MLW Joey Styles as he calls the action.

Plus, what does the world of MLW look like in the aftermath of the CONTRA attack last week? Tune in as the renegades of pro wrestling rise up!

Matches:
LA Park vs. Shocker
LA Park vs. Sabu

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

Jim Cornette Reviews Kenny Omega & Matt Hardy vs. Santana & Ortiz

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3FZ92tEx7II

Mat Memory- WWC Super Estrellas August 14th 1982

Velvet McIntyre vs Joyce Grable
Ric Flair promo followed by match vs Tommy Gilbert
The Assassins, The Moondogs, and more.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXeQ0hYLR3E

Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 28th, 1985)

1) Bruiser Brody/Gary Hart promo
2) Al Madril/Austin Idol/Killer Tim Brooks vs Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson
3) Wahoo McDaniel promo
4) Mark Youngblood vs Danny Gage
5) Chris Adams promo
6) Big Bubba/One Man Gang/Bobby Duncum vs Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins

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

Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 21st, 1985)

1) Big Bubba/Scott Casey promo
2) Chris Adams vs Buddy Vallejo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Rudy Boy Gonzales
4) Killer Tim Brooks vs David Patterson
5) Skandor Akbar promo (Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins)
6) Hacksaw Higgins/Zambuie Express vs Bobby Duncum/One Man Gang

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

Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 14th, 1985)

1) Chris Adams promo
2) Gary Hart/Bruiser Brody promo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Mike Scott/Bill Rapkey
4) Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson vs Jeff Gaylord/Mike Golden/Antonio Zapata
5) One Man Gang vs Killer Tim Brooks
6) Chris Adams vs Scott Casey

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUOIKb7cmQ

SHOCKING DEPARTURE FROM WWE (?)

Last night on Friday Night Smackdown, Drew Gulak vs. Daniel Bryan was one of the most entertaining in-ring performances in recent memory on WWE Television.  Today, however, I was  confirmed that Gulak has exited World Wrestling Entertainment.

WWE quietly moved Gulak to the Alumni section of their website this afternoon but many people have been told that Gulak was not released.  We have confirmed with multiple sources today that Gulak's WWE contract expired after last night's Smackdown was taped. We are told the two sides had been discussing a new deal, but had not yet come to terms on the deal before Gulak's existing deal expired.  This shockingly places Gulak on the open market just hours after one of his best WWE performances to date as he would have no 90-day non-compete as WWE would not be paying him going forward, which means he can appear and wrestle anywhere immediately.

If you think it's a head-scratcher WWE allowed that to happen, you wouldn't be alone, especially since Gulak has evolved into one of WWE's most solid, understated, versatile performers.  Something of a modern day Bobby Heenan, Gulak has been something of a chameleon, morphing into whatever role WWE required of him.   Whether cast as a serious in-ring performer, a comedic character taking great bumps a la Heenan, being the in-ring glue of Cruiserweight and tag team matches, commentating on WWE TV, working as a manager/second to Daniel Bryan or any other role he's been tasked with, Gulak has quietly excelled.

In many ways, Gulak has been a true jack of all trades for the company, the talent who works as connective tissue, morph into whatever is asked of him.  He accentuated everything he was involved in, even when Gulak's role was to get over everyone else instead of himself.  That is a hard job in any environment, but whether he was cast as a serious in-ring wrestler or as someone's comedic foil, Gulak nailed whatever role that he's been asked to portray.  That creates a value that makes the fact WWE allowed his deal to lapse incredibly mind-boggling.

Originally trained by Chris Hero and Mike Quackenbush, Gulak broke into the business in the early 2000s while still a Philadelphia college student, working for CZW, CHIKARA, PWG and host of other independent promotions.  He soon became a cornerstone talent for EVOLVE, including an incredible series of matches with Biff Busick (aka Oney Lorcan).   Gulak found himself on WWE's radar and was one of their first signings after the Cruiserweight Classic to help build the roster for 205 Live, where he held the Cruiserweight Championship.

While 205 Live never took off for a number of reasons, Gulak excelled and was eventually moved up to the Smackdown brand.  After an excellent match at the 2020 Elimination Chamber in Philadelphia, Gulak and Daniel Bryan were placed together into a bromance built on their mutual respect for each other.  The two began to train (as seen in some truly entertaining videos) and team with each other, while also occasionally facing off in the ring, as they did last night on Smackdown. 

If Gulak's bout with Bryan is indeed his WWE swan song, it was a tremendous showcase for what Gulak can bring to the table, a great pure wrestling match that featured no strikes and neither even climbing the ropes.  It was the 21st century equivalent of a mat classic from years ago.

Now, it's quite possible Gulak and WWE could come to terms on a new contract to bring him back to the company, but obviously he would also be a great addition to any other pro wrestling roster.  With AEW, New Japan, Ring of Honor, etc. all out there, one would think Gulak will have quite a few options in front of him shortly.

THE FORMER REVIVAL RECEIVES CEASE & DESIST OVER 'THE REVOLT' NAME

There was unhappiness among some in the North Carolina wrestling scene over former WWE stars The Revival filing a trademark on the phrase "Free the Revolt" as part of their post-WWE branding efforts exploits as Caleb Konley (Mason Burnett) and Zane Riley (Matthew Riley) have been using the team name "The Revolt" for the last five years on the independent scene.  A big part of the unhappiness originates from the fact that all four talents started out working in the same circles in the Carolinas.

A ten-page cease and desist letter sent by Andrew Gerber, an attorney representing Konley and Riley, dated 5/10, that was sent to the attorney representing the former Revival, Michael E. Dockins.

In arguing the team's position, the letter noted, “The Revolt are well-known in the independent professional wrestling circuit and are the current PWX World Tag Team Champions.   Mr. Burnett and Mr. Riley sell a range of Revolt-branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, and DVDs, as shown in Exhibit B. The Revolt has been their passion for years and they have literally put their blood and sweat into building The Revolt brand and connecting with their fans.”

Pointing out that the former WWE stars “have recently rebranded themselves as “The Revolt” and have begun using “The Revolt” and “Fear The Revolt” as trademarks in connection with professional wrestling entertainment and associated merchandise”, the letter argues that Cash Wheeler (the former Dash Wilder) declared under oath that, to the best of his knowledge and belief that, “no other persons... have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.”

The letter argues that in fact, all four of them know each other and that Konley and Riley, upon learning of the trademark filing, “tried to reach out as friends but were rebuffed.   Dax [Note from Mike: the former Scott Dawson] and Cash may enjoy playing heels, but this is not the ring. They cannot steal their former friends’ intellectual property without consequence. Their conduct is not only unlawful, it is truly shameless that they would willfully steal a name from those that worked so hard to build it up.”

The letter also claimed that under United States trademark law, that the “senior user” of a trademark “has the exclusive right to use the mark, regardless of whether the mark has been registered” and since Konley and Riley have been using the Revolt name since 2015, they “are the true and exclusive owners of rights in the Revolt name.”   The letter requested a response by 5/18 and warned that Riley and Konley could pursue additional legal remedies.  It also included proof of the team using the Revolt name, including photos of merchandise, advertising utilizing the team name for independent wrestling events and DVD releases.

After acquiring the cease and desist letter, PWInsider.com approached Dockins seeking comment on the matter.  This afternoon, we received a copy of his response to the cease and desist, dated 5/11, which makes the position of the former Revival clear and also states that the team’s new name is NOT The Revolt, but rather "FTR", which will mean different things at different times.

Dockins’ letter states that “there are a number of fundamental errors and flaws in not only what your clients have represented to you, but also in the allegations you have levied in your letter. First and foremost while our respective clients were acquaintances with one your clients and aware of his participation in the wrestling business, they are able and willing to testify under oath that they were not aware of and, at worst, have not recollection of ever knowing of your clients’ claimed rights in a REVOLT-inclusive trademark.”

Stating that Konley’s social media accounts did not even reference the “Revolt” name until after it was clear that the “Free the Revolt” trademark had been applied for and that he and Riley began “social media tirades” about the issue.

The response also claimed that the former Revival’s team name will not be “Fear the Revolt" as Dockins stated, “Secondly, our clients do not intend and have never intended to call themselves FEAR THE REVOLT. They have at all times and in every way made it clear that their tag team name would be FTR, and that FTR can and would mean different things depending on their storyline and creative. They are not responsible for and cannot be held responsible for dirt sheets and others incorrectly attributing to them a name other than the name they have chosen, FTR. In fact, when your client reached out to my clients “as friends” to resolve this matter they were informed that the tag team name is, was, and will be FTR and not REVOLT or THE REVOLT or FEAR THE REVOLT.”

All that said, however, Dockins made clear that FTR “respectfully disagree with your presumptive conclusion that use of the mark FEAR THE REVOLT creates a likelihood of confusion with and infringement of the mark THE REVOLT. Before addressing a likelihood of confusion analysis, we must first clear up what your clients claim as their mark. It appears that their use has been inconsistent and different from location to location. Such inconsistent uses could result in a finding that your clients have an unprotectable phantom mark or no rights in any mark whatsoever. In your letter you refer to the mark as THE REVOLT. In the evidence provided the mark is shown as THE REVOLT or REVOLT! or ¡REVOLT! or REVOLT.”

Dockins also explained that tag teams with similar names have always existed in professional wrestling, using The Midnight Express, The Rock N’ Roll Express and The Midnight Express as an example.    The letter also pointed out the different usages of the word “Warrior” in professional wrestling over the years, from Ultimate Warrior to The Road Warriors and beyond and that none of those led to a confusion in the marketplace.

Dockin’ letter states that whether the former Revival move forward with the trademark filing of “Fear the Revolt” or not, the team “can and will continue” to use the phrase in a “descriptive form”, noting, “The entire purpose behind use of the word “revolt” and “fear the revolt” was a commentary on our clients’ departure from the WWE; they “revolted” against the establishment. As you may know, descriptive fair use permits use of another’s trademark to describe the user’s products or services, rather than as a trademark to indicate the source of the products or services. This usually is appropriate where the trademark concerned has a descriptive meaning in addition to its secondary meaning as a trademark. In this instance, the word “revolt” clearly has a descriptive meaning and may be freely used by our clients or anyone else in the wrestling business.”

Dockins also argued that even if the Trademark Office or a court of law found that there could be a likelihood of confusion, Zane and Riley could “best’ hope for a concurrent use proceeding, where the trademark would, in blue collar terms, be carved out for usage in certain States/markets for one entity claiming original ownership and others for the second entity.

Noting that the entire situation will require everyone involved to “spend considerable amounts of time and money” and that the money will only escalate over time.  Dockins stated that the former Revival had previously offered to personally finance Riley and Konley’s own trademark filing for The Revolt name andin the letter Dockins himself also offered “to waive my fees, inclusive of the cost of a consent agreement, if one is necessary, to prosecute the application to registration. That by itself has a value of a number of thousands of dollars.”

Dockins’ letter also claimed that FTR would have been willing to even work The Revolt in the ring had the latter “not attempted to disparage our clients via social media", writing that FTR "would have discussed and been willing to work an angle with them on an independent show or two of their choosing. However they did not proceed in a manner benefiting friends and such accommodations are now off the table. At best, only uncertain results and legal fees are ahead.”

Dockins also pointed out that despite the back and forth and potential legal action, the “Fear the Revolt” trademark remains, a pending, unpublished trademark that has not yet even been used by the former Revival or anyone else in association with the team.  Dockin’s letter closed, “If your clients are willing to discuss a reasonable and mutually-beneficial resolution, and one that includes a public apology to our clients, we will take it back to them for consideration.”

We have no confirmation that Konley and Riley's representation have responded to Dockins.. 

PCW Ultra MUTINY (Ep. 44) - Fatu, Trey Miguel vs. Adam Brooks, Thatcher vs. Graves III

This week on Mutiny, submission specialist Timothy Thatcher and BJJ Black Belt Joe Graves renew hostilities in the final chapter of their best-of-three series from Fantasm. We'll also go back to Title Wave when Caesar Black unleashed the next generation of the Samoan Dynasty on Pacific Coast Wrestling - Jacob Fatu makes his PCW debut against young upstart Jorel Nelson. Finally, Adam Brooks takes on Trey Miguel in an Ultralight division bout from Wrestle Summit.

Featured this week:
The Rubber Match: Timothy Thatcher vs. Joe Graves
Trey Miguel vs. Adam Brooks
Fatu (with Caesar Black) vs. Jorel Nelson

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixG9c7ntIfc

Jim Cornette On Herb Abrams

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

Mat Memory- IWC Mountain State Madness 2011

Logan Shulo vs. Mike Sydal
Bobby Beverly & Nickie Valentino vs. Blue Collar Slaughterhouse (Bronco McBride & Matt Sagaris)
Tyler Stone vs. Dalton Castle
Justin Idol, Marshall Gambino & Necro Butcher vs. The Founding Fathers (Dennis Gregory, Jimmy Vegas & Super Hentai)
Sera Feeny vs. Veda Scott
Andy Dalton & JT LaMotta vs. Flippin' Ain't Easy (Jason Gory & Michael Facade)
IWC World Heavyweight Title Match: John McChesney vs. Val Venis
Shiima Xion vs. Rhett Titus

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANiRJvHn0H0

Mat Memory- Pro Wrestling Syndicate presents Refuse to Lose - 5/4/12

Pro Wrestling Syndicate presents Refuse to Lose - 5/4/12

Includes appearances from Bret "Hitman" Hart, Ox Baker, Becky Bayless, Virgil and more!

1. QT Marshall vs. Mike Dennis

2. Enhancement Talent vs. Demolition vs. Mark Modest & Mark Matrix vs. The Phat Pack (Tag Team Gauntlet Match)

3. Dan Maff vs. The Amazing Red

4. Matt Hardy vs. Colt Cabana vs. Teddy Hart

5. Helter Skelter vs. One Warrior Nation

6. Kevin Matthews & Devon Moore vs. The Young Bucks

7. Marty Jannetty vs. Jerry Lynn

8. Adam Cole vs. Brian XL vs. Samuray del Sol (Kalisto in WWE) vs. Zema Ion vs. Teddy Hart's Hired Gun vs. Andrew Hawkins

9. Jillian Hall & Reby Sky vs. Maria Kanellis & Brittney Savage

10. Sami Callihan vs. Jay Lethal (PWS Championship Match)

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

Mat Memory- Gino Medina vs. Damien Wayne (Vanguard Championship Wrestling 07.27.19)

Gino Medina puts the VCW Heavyweight Championship on the line against Damien Wayne in a grudge match main event from the 13th annual Liberty Lottery!

Commentary by: Blake Chadwick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sl6_vHlhkBw

Jim Cornette Reviews Episode One of Undertaker: The Last Ride

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

Jim Cornette Reviews Chris Jericho Destroying Matt Hardy's Drone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tnsgp6GoCwk

Mat memory- One Man Gang vs. Koko Ware ( Houston 1986)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QdX6n5dbNAU

Mat Memory- WWC 1986 El Super Médico VS Dory Funk jr

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQR5TEyPODg

WWN Greatest Hit #5- DragonGate's "Enter The Dragon" 2010 First Anniversary Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLlzKPfcGn4

Mat Memory- Paul London vs Bryan Danielson: Epic 2-out-of-3 Falls Match! (Ring Of Honor)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0uUHZdNs2To

WLW Thursday Night Showdown - Episode 85

On the newest episode of WLW-TV, you're going to see some RETRO WLW action!

Darin Waid will take on Dangerous Derek McQuinn in singles competition.

In the main event of this episode - the WLW Tag-Team Championships are on the line as Steve Anthony and Mark Godeker (Champions at the time of this recording) will be defending their titles against Superstar Steve and Joe Hennig!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dsk4TqcZU2I

Eric Bischoff shoots on AEW vs NXT's empty arena presentations

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0dPk4aHveQ

Mat Memory- WWC 1986 Mighty Igor VS Bruiser Brody Sept 20, 1986

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iOLrzRheY4

Mat Memory-Terry Funk Slaps Jerry Lawler On Memphis Wrestling's Saturday Morning TV Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wle5WcHAgVI&list=PLhYyrjHETQ_kgfXa9qSTatMIilhwE_HAf&index=20

Mat Memory- ECW Locker Room Fight Between Raven And Terry Funk

Terry Funk confronts Raven about his trash talk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMuXtrFWEoQ&list=PLhYyrjHETQ_kgfXa9qSTatMIilhwE_HAf

Mat Memory- Jordynne Grace (Team 🇺🇸) versus Shazza Mckenzie (Team International) | BLP Adventures in Wrestling

An incredible ten women, tag match when Team USA Kylie Rae, Nicole Savoy, Solo Darling, Samantha Heights and Captain Jordynne Grace answered the challenge of Team International consisting of Charlie Evans, Jessica Troy, Indie Hartwell, Zoe Lucas and headed by team Captain Shazza Mckenzie at Black Label Pro’s WrestleMania week debut in Jersey City, New Jersey.

Commentary: Dave Prazak, Sarah Shockey.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z-pxLHv9qGA

ECPW Adrenaline: Legends May 2020, Part 2

On This Episode of ECPW Adrenaline,

- Brian Fury vs Ricky Reyes (02/15/2013) Sparta, NJ
- "the Reinforcer" Andrew Anderson vs Jim "the Anvil" Neidhart (10/13/2007) McAdoo, PA
- Tommy Dreamer vs Salvatore Sincere (05/11/2012) Lafayette, NJ

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KbfCZ1dA0o

No Selling And More As -CODY HAS HEARD ENOUGH OF JAKE ROBERTS AND IS READY TO DESTROY LANCE ARCHER | AEW DYNAMITE 5/13/20

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEl2-dpGyps

You would think, that being around as long as he has Archer/Hoyt would already KNOW, how to sell. Or at the least.. Jake would advise pr encourage him on how to sell. Guess that's not the case. 

Why bother showing someone how to properly sell when you're only there for a payday, right? 

Baby Doll on the Infamous Dusty Envelope

Baby Doll on the Infamous Dusty Envelope

Former NWA, UWF and World Class Championship Wrestling manager Baby Doll discusses the infamous "Dusty Envelope" angle that had a lot of fan interest however didn't go anywhere due to behind the scenes issues at the time involving backstage politics leading to NWA refusing to book her.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-F98H5FdBE

Mat Memory- Billy Gunn vs. Gangrel (Vanguard Championship Wrestling 02.03.18)

VCW Heavyweight Champion Billy Gunn defends against "The Vampire Warrior" Gangrel in Norfolk, VA!

Commentary by: Blake Chadwick

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7eVrpRfhLI

Mat Memory- WWC Tony Atlas VS Stan Hansen (1987 Puerto Rico WWC)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eb51fi4bGBM

Classic AWA Wrestling 1985 #1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCCh2cQYFtY

Jim Cornette on Alberto Del Rio's Recent Arrest

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CN2gYW7e-4

Britt Baker VS. Tasha Steelz - Absolute Intense Wrestling

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

Championship Wrestling From Arizona - Air Date May 3, 2020

On this episode of Championship Wrestling From Arizona, sanctioned by the United Wrestling Network, we take a look back at Week 3 of the 2019 Grand Canyon Clash, which featured our first-ever Tomb of Terror match between Oliver Grimsley and Watson.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaOTYw1gzlI

Road Warriors & Fabulous Ones - Why Our Match Turned into a Real Life Shoot Fight

Back in the mid 1980's for Verne Gagne's AWA Wrestling, two of the most talked about tag teams entered into a program. Road Warriors (Hawk, Animal) & Fabulous One (Steve Keirn, Stan Lane) fought one some of the biggest pro wrestling stages in the country. The Fabs had done to job for the Road Warriors each time they met in the ring but it came time for Hawk & Animal to return the favor, the duo decided to change the finish mid match! 

Find out why the Road Warriors refused to do the job for the Fabulous Ones & the receipt that came later in Puerto Rico!

The Road Warriors interview was conducted in 2000 while the Fabulous Ones interview was 2017.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJgasaV0Dj8

Road Warriors & Demolition - Why Our Feud in WWF Didn't Work

Vince McMahon has wanted the Road Warriors to join WWE (known as WWF at the time) since the mid 1980s when Animal & Hawk were destroying opponents in NWA Wrestling, AWA and Japan. The Road Warriors were the most dominant tag team in pro wrestling but they didn't arrive in WWF until 1990.

In the meantime, Vince McMahon created a new tag team in 1987 called Demolition. Fans quickly saw the similarities between the Road Warriors & Demolition but the team would only grow in popularity, becoming WWF Tag Team Champions. Ax & Smash (Bill Eadie, Barry Darsow) were on fire for years until McMahon finally signed the Road Warriors in 1990. Fans knew it was time they would finally see their dream match between the two most powerful tag teams of the 1980s. Unfortunately the series came off lackluster to many fans, leaving Demolition to disappear from WWF shortly after.

The Road Warriors interview was conducted in 2000 while the Demolition interview was 2005.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4i3T7C-G1Y

Demolition - When Crush Replaced Ax in WWF & Why it Hurt the Team

It was just before Wrestlemania VII and Vince McMahon needed to find a replacement for Ax! You see Ax (Bill Eadie) had a medical incident relating to a shellfish allergy, he would no longer be available for the biggest show on the WWF calendar.

Meanwhile, Brian Adams was already doing tryouts for WWF and was on the radar to be a future talent. Vince McMahon told Smash (Barry Darsow) that Brian Adams would be repacked as Crush and temporarily replace Ax. This led to several 6-man tag team matches showcasing Ax, Smash & Crush vs Road Warriors & Ultimate Warrior.

Demolition went from getting one of the biggest pops of Wrestlemania VI to working an essential throwaway match at Wrestlemania VII. Smash & Crush would continue to team through 1991 and also worked as singles. By 1992, the team was over and Smash was repacked as Repo Man. Crush went through a gimmick change and became a surfer looking dude from Hawaii. Ax left the WWF and continued wrestling on the independents. 

This Demolition shoot interview was conducted in 2005.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvF90cWbaoA

Billy Corgan Reveals New NWA Show

NWA Owner Billy Corgan has announced a new series called NWA Carnyland.

Carnyland will premiere next Tuesday at 6:05pm ET on the NWA YouTube channel. This is the normal time slot for the weekly NWA Power series.

Corgan announced Carnyland during tonight's season 3 finale of Power, called Super Power. As seen in the video below, Corgan touted how the NWA has just passed 200,000 subscribers and they've worked hard to bring the promotion back into international prominence, with a great roster and team. Corgan added that under no circumstances do they want to fold the promotion, no matter how tough and difficult things get amid the COVID-19 outbreak.

Instead of folding, they have come up with this new Carnyland show. Corgan said the NWA can't present pro wrestling in a right like they want to right now, due to the coronavirus pandemic having a negative impact on tapings, so they went back to an idea they had back when he first acquired the promotion. Corgan said he finds the Carnyland idea to be intriguing, and said it's unlike anything else in pro wrestling.

Corgan called on fans to take one more step with the NWA and trust them on this "crazy concept called Carnyland" as they have with the Power and 10 Pounds Of Gold series.

"What is Carnyland? Well I can't quite tell you cause it's almost impossible to explain," Corgan said. "But tune in next week, Tuesday 6:05, our normal timeslot here on our YouTube channel, and you'll most certainly find out just like I will."

As seen in the tweets below, the NWA is already selling a black logo t-shirt for Carnyland, and they have a Twitter account set up for the series at @carnyland. The location for the show is set to one of the most famous locations in pro wrestling history - Parts Unknown.

Arn #34: Ask Arn Anything 15

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sd6XzKG8NwE

Marc Mero Full Career Shoot Interview 2020

Marc Mero Full Career Shoot Interview 2020

Former WWE & WCW Superstar Marc Mero aka Johnny B Badd does an extended career interview with The Hannibal TV discussing his troubled youth getting into fights, selling and using cocaine, having issues with the police as well as his amateur boxing accomplishments.  He also talks about getting into wrestling, being offered a WCW contract early, some of this big matches there, meeting Sable while on the road, switching over to WWE, meeting with Vince McMahon at his house, how Sable became his manager and her rise to be top woman there, stories about Playboy, the Brawl for All, working with Steve Austin, why he quit WWE, Sable leaving him for Brock Lesnar and issues he had personally after that, the work he does with youth now, stories on Butterbean, Mick Foley, Brian Pillman, X pac and much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wj3GxTgiRwI

Mat Memory- Championship Wrestling From Arizona - 2019 Grand Canyon Clash

On the latest episode of Championship Wrestling From Arizona, presented by the United Wrestling Network, we take a look back at the 2019 Grand Canyon Clash, featuring a main event of NWA North American Champion Willie Mack defending his title vs. Ray Rosas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2zenCZgS40

Mat Memory- AWA All Star Wrestling 8/8/81

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fC3dI8E-XH0

Mat Memory- Iron Shiek On The Howard Stern Show

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Gtomt4of64&list=FLozXySxixkivXyeQfWk7Wpg&index=15