Monday, November 9, 2020

Arn Anderson on WWE taking away Young Bucks signs in 2015

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9SnO9DvpdM 

Wrestle Birmingham June-July 2005

 Wrestle Birmingham

June 10th, 2005 1 - Rick Steiner vs. Dr. Tom Prichard 2 - Wendell Cooley (Music Video) 3 - Classic Match: Adrian Street vs. Wendell Cooley June 17th, 2005 Tag Team Title Match 4 - Robert Fuller & Jimmy Golden w/ Elix Skipper vs. "Bullet" Bob Armstrong & Scott Armstrong June 24th, 2005 5 - Highlights from Last Week's Tag Team Match 6 - McNasty vs. Brickhouse Brown 7 - Danny Fuller vs. Lash LeReaux July 1st, 2005 8 - Mike Jackson vs. Jimmy Powell's Unkown Masked Man 9 - Ricky Morton & Brad Armstrong vs. Elix Skipper & River D'Angelo (To Be Continued)

Jim Cornette Reviews Kenny Omega vs. Adam Page at AEW Full Gear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NMgABDM8Rk&t=4s 

Jim Cornette Reviews FTR vs. Young Bucks at AEW Full Gear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SwAEQbJn3ek 

Jim Cornette Reviews Cody Rhodes vs. Darby Allin at AEW Full Gear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sk3zqqDO1gs 

Jim Cornette Reviews Jon Moxley vs. Eddie Kingston (I Quit Match) at AEW Full Gear

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVzpa0IeSNs 

Jerry "The King" Lawler vs. Salvatore Sincere/Tom Brandi (8-22-01)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q6TRN7Gl2Sg 

Salvatore Sincere vs. King Kong Bundy (IPW)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R00EXy0Thi0 

Junkyard Dog (W/ Sherri Martel) vs. Kevin Sullivan (w/ Nancy Benoit) - ASWA/MEWF (11-14-93 - Essex, MD)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEH9XXTjCyQ 

KEN RESNICK ON WHO COULD HAVE CARRIED PRO WRESTLING NATIONALLY IN THE '80s IF THERE WAS NO HOGAN, WHY TODAY'S PRO WRESTLING IS LIKE A CIRQUE SHOW

 



On a recent episode of Wrestling with History on VOC Nation, Ken Resnick talked about who could have carried the ball for WWF if Hulk Hogan hadn't jumped.  He also talked about the current product being like a Cirque du Soleil show, guaranteed contracts killing the business, and more.  Here are some highlights:

On guaranteed contracts hurting the business:  "In the old days guys used to sell because it made the matches better which made the houses better, which made everyone’s payoff better.  Now guys are generally working on guaranteed contracts – right now there are no houses it’s all television – but with the guaranteed contracts (the talent is) a little more concerned about their own image than the match."

On lack of car travel hurting chemistry:  "In the old days with the small towns guys would spend hours and hours together in cars going from town to town. It’s like anything; when you’re with someone, not only at the arena but in cars, at hotels, you develop a rapport and relationships are established.  And subconsciously you want to make sure your friend looks as good as you do in the match.  I think the combination of (both guaranteed contracts and car travel) being lost has resulted in a lack of selling."

On today's booking versus the 80s:  "It’s almost like the same philosophy as Cirque du Soleil where you want to keep the audience entertained every second.  (The fans) don’t really need to think about what they just saw they just enjoy (it) and (wait for) the next high spot.  That philosophy has almost taken over wrestling where (now) you never see someone just wearing down their opponent with a hold because today that would be considered absolutely boring.  It’s gotta be one entertainment moment after another after another… There’s got to be a way to mold the two of them together…there’s got to be a way to bring back the psychology of a match, and within that body of high spots and entertainment (to) get the fans themselves more invested not only in the talent but in the ongoing match itself.  That’s what’s (been lost that is) sad to me."

On mega stars not being built anymore: "Every angle back then…it was almost like there were more stars than not.  It was done through some squash matches on TV, but the booking was to build these stars that people wanted to buy a ticket and come see…They built huge stars, and now today it’s more the 50/50 booking along with a default position (built around the brand in general)… You’re not really building any mega stars.  Today it’s more of coming to see – prior to the pandemic – the brand as opposed to coming to see the stars."

On whether Andre the Giant could have carried WWE nationally:  "Andre could have been the face of the company if they used him sparingly.  (But) if you’re trying to undo all these unwritten rules of never treading on another territory and take this company national and generate the kind of TV ratings and revenue you want, you can’t use a face of the company sparingly.  To me that would have eliminated Andre.  He was a huge attraction and certainly people would have come to see him, but would they have come to see him a second time?... Andre was a hugely important piece, but I don’t think he could have been the man nationally."

On what attributes someone would have needed to play the role Hogan did:  "This takeover was happening prior to PPV.  You needed someone on their interviews who could sell tickets (and) get someone to come to the event.  Then you needed someone whose charisma would reinforce to people that they’re glad they came to see him.  And you needed someone who was still good enough in the ring during the match itself to produce a great match and product.  You really needed all three facets. "

On Sgt Slaughter:  "I do think Sarge could have.  His GI Joe gung ho interviews would have talked people into coming to the match.  He had the charisma coming to the ring.  He wasn’t a real high flyer but neither was Hulk… To this day Sgt Slaughter is the only real life character that actually was included in the GI Joe toys (and) the GI Joe movie… Kids would have been bugging their parents to take them to see Sgt Slaughter who they saw in the comic books, whose toys they were playing with, and who they saw in the movie.  I would say Sarge could have certainly carried it, not to the degree of Hulk."

On Ric Flair:  "If Hulk had not gone, I’m almost certain Vince would have gone after Ric Flair.  He had the interviews, he had the charisma, the robes when he came out, (and) what he was able to do in the ring.  If it had not been Hulk, I think Ric Flair could have done it.  Obviously he would have been a face, he would have been great.



ECPW Adrenaline TV Episode (10/30/20) PT1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2tv0DTNKwEg 

Sunday, November 8, 2020

AJPW - The Great Kabuki vs Tiger Mask II

 All Japan Pro Wrestling singles match - 1986.1.28

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcWB6Q1WYag

Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Juventud Guerrera (Cage match In AAA Wrestling- Mexico)

 Rey Misterio Jr. vs. Juventud Guerrera (Cage Match) (1/31/1996, Aguascalientes)

- Each put their car on the line.

The Great Gama vs Davey Boy Smith (Stampede Wrestling)

 1982

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

Davey Boy Smith vs Larry Cameron (Stampede Wrestling)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l0qN3_2HnRA 

TASW Wrestling "Midnight Madness",#18, Hotstuff Hernandez -vs- Icarus, 10-29-1999, Houston, Texas

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfcX5Sox37o 

NWA Womens Champion Serena Deeb Discusses The Future Of AEW And NWA Working Together

 NWA Women's World Champion Serena Deeb defeated Allysin Kay on last night's AEW Full Gear: The Buy In. Deeb joined the post-show media scrum to discuss how she sees the women's divisions in AEW and NWA working together going forward.

"If you think back on pro wrestling, in the territory days, people were just swapping around, traveling here, working there, and working with different people," Deeb said. "When wrestling became really monopolized, it became separated, and I think to the detriment of the fans. 'So-and-so is here, so-and-so is there, you can't see that match.' As understandable as it is, this partnership between NWA and AEW is super powerful, and I think it's going to change wrestling. From a women's standpoint, I'm really excited about it.

"I think the AEW women's roster is really growing, and it has so much potential. With people coming in from the outside — when you're in wrestling, it only helps you to wrestle other people, other women, and other men. It just helps you the more you get in the ring with different people. You become a more well-rounded wrestler. I think with this partnership and different women coming in, and different women going elsewhere, it's going to benefit everybody. I think the fans are really excited about it, too, and it keeps it very interesting."

As noted, Kay — a former NWA Women's World Champion herself — announced she was a free agent, then showed up for AEW over the weekend. After Deeb defeated Kay, Thunder Rosa — the woman Deeb just beat for the title — came out to let Deeb know she wanted a rematch down the road.

OVW TV 1108 - "Road To The 2020 Nightmare Cup"

 OVW Tag Team Champions the Legacy of Brutality look to wipe out the competition heading into the Nightmare Cup - but not without consequences handed down by OVW Owner Al Snow! PLUS: Sinn Bodhi is back and you WON’T BELIEVE who he’s chosen as his partner to enter the Nightmare Cup!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iemo3EjCg8I

AJPW - Jumbo Tsuruta vs Abdullah The Butcher

 All Japan Pro Wrestling singles match - 1975.12.17

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

Abdullah the Butcher with JJ Dillon vs. Sika (Summer of 1977)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W3ECsMgSNkI 

[1986] International Wrestling - Michael 'PS' Hayes destroys Rick Martel's car. (Quebec Coliseum)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HSK1kL7a69o&list=PLE886E0483C1806E5&index=22 

Abdullah The Butcher vs Bruiser Brody (1986- International Wrestling In Canada)

 French commentary.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5k6n6ub3pg

Jacques Rougeau Jr. vs Abdullah the Butcher (International Wrestling- Canada)

French commentary.

Part 1.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J-6kimqdU-U

Part 2.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbCv_YsMe4k

Saturday, November 7, 2020

CWF Wrestling Superstars (Championship Wrestling From Florida) (1981)

 Dory Funk Jr. vs Gordon Nelson

Video of The Briscos breaking SOH's leg Jerry Brisco vs Mr. Pogo Ted DiBiase vs Gypsy Joe El Gran Apollo vs R.T. Tyler Mike Graham & Steve Keirn vs The Bounty Hunters

Jake The Snake Roberts Shoots on Vince McMahon, Overcoming Addiction, New Book + More

Jake The Snake Roberts Shoots on Vince McMahon, Overcoming Addiction, New Book + More #JakeTheSnakeRoberts #WWE #AEW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AouNLV137hI 

MLW Underground #18: Jerry Lynn vs. Homicide

 •Jerry Lynn vs. Homicide

•The Sandman vs. Simon Diamond This week, the Underground is highlighted by “The Evil F’N Show” Jerry Lynn issuing an open challenge to any young lion in MLW willing to step up and face him. With “Sinister Minister” James Mitchell by his side and a newfound “evil” edge motivating him, Jerry Lynn looks to make a big statement and continue his ascent up the MLW rankings. But could such a plan backfire? Is this open challenge just as easily a chance for some young hungry upstart to secure quite possibly one of the biggest wins of their career? The second match in the MLW Global Tag Crown Challenge sees “The Hardcore Icon” The Sandman fight Simon Diamond. Can the legendary brawler from Philly withstand The Extreme Horsemen’s numbers and mind games to finally secure a title shot for himself and “Dr. Death” Steve Williams? The vendetta between Da Hit Squad and The Samoan Island Tribe heats up. Plus: updates on MLW World Heavyweight Champion Steve Corino, CM Punk, Mikey Whipwreck, Sabu, and more! Joey Styles calls the action!

Brutal Bob Evans vs. Masshole Mike McCarthy (Top Rope Promotions)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYLkcmQ2D1s 

American Pro Wrestling EP #10

 On this episode:

-Battle Royal for APW iTV Title -Ice Cream Truk vs SDS Outlaws -Kat Daddy & Jay Stunna vs Ghost & Harlo Heights -Nick Fury vs Aaron McClure -Perfect Storm vs Jay Eagle & Joey Greene -Damien Legion vs Kay Holiday -Kilgore 99 vs Joey Rhymer Plus much more!!!!

Championship Wrestling From Hollywood Episode #84

 



Today's line-up is called by broadcasters Todd Keneley, Blake "Bulletproof" Troop and Alyssa Marino:

SINGLES MATCH | CLARK CONNORS v MAX CASTER Back by popular demand, Clark Connors goes 1 on 1 with AEW's newest signee "Platinum" Max Caster! SINGLES MATCH | ANTHONY IDOL v JORDAN CRUZ Anthony Idol is as intense as ever, as he squares off against Championship Wrestling newcomer Jordan Cruz! SINGLES MATCH | SWEET ROBIN v VSK Sweet Robin suffered a tough loss, last week. This week, he's looking for Sweet Victory over VSK! SINGLES MATCH | JORDAN CLEARWATER v SNYPES Snypes makes his debut... but enters the Golden Era. Will Clearwater continue to roll? ARIZONA STATE TITLE MATCH | RAY ROSAS (c) v EJ SPARKS Ray Rosas defends against the man he beat for the title. Will EJ Sparks win his 4th AZ State title? And will SoCal Distancing get involved? DAVE & BUSTER'S MATCH OF THE WEEK | UNITED TV TITLE MATCH LEVI SHAPIRO (c) with HOWDY PRICE defends against... well, we don't know yet. Howdy Price always has something up his sleeve. This Main Event is the Dave & Buster's Match of the Week! PLUS | MIGUEL & WATTS could collide at any moment. Could it happen this week? AND | We will have post match interviews, feature on The Bodega and former United TV Champion Dan Joseph interviewed by Jon Roberts. REMEMBER | Anything can happen on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING.

Jim Cornette Reviews Taz's Promo & Everyone Mentioning Tony Khan on AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Uhhm9UdB4U 

Jim Cornette Reviews Jon Moxley & Eddie Kingston's Face-To-Face Promos on AEW Dynamite

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

Friday, November 6, 2020

Harley Race & The Great Tenyru vs The Funks (Terry and Dory Funk Jr)

 All Japan Pro Wrestling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULdNHmSj5SQ

Ric Flair vs Great Tenyru (Japan)

 1992

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIxan8Z-g1k

Brian Christopher Spoils Jeff Jarrett vs Shawn Michaels Match - 1993 USWA Memphis Wrestling

 Dave Brown introduces tape of Shawn Michaels versus Jeff Jarrett for the WWF's Intercontinental Heavyweight title at the Mid-South Coliseum in which Brian Christopher gets involved. When Shawn Michaels accidentally super kicks the referee, Jeff slaps him in the sleeper. Suddenly, Brian Christopher runs in and comes off the top rope with a chain to nail Jeff, but Jeff is ready for it and takes the chain from Brian and clears him from the ring. When Shawn Michaels recovers, Jeff busts him with the chain. Oops, disqualified.

Date: April 1993 Location: WMC TV5 Studio, Memphis Interview by: Dave Brown

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

Nikolai Volkoff vs. King Kong Bundy (Indie show)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71g-41WBajM 

All Japan Pro-Wrestling/Battle Royale (1989)

 Giant baba, Earthquake John Tenta, Magnificent Muraco, Bryan Adams, Great Tenyru, Dynamite Kid and more. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJ283Kh3ubc

Jumbo Tsuruta & Genichiro Tenryu vs Tiger Jeet Singh & Bobby Heenan (1981 Japan)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GFA4BBz3GCU 

AWA Heavyweight Championship | Jumbo Tsuruta (C) vs Greg Gagne (Japan)

 4/19/1984

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

AJPW | Jumbo Tsuruta vs J.J. Dillon (1983)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUtdC3FH92E 

Jim Cornette on Mid South Wrestling's TV Title Medallion

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qg8uFbCq7ms 

Before the WWF Invasion: The challenge is accepted

 Creative in WWE, AEW and Impact should take notes from this. THIS is how you make compelling angles. 

Jerry Lawler's challenge to any WWF Superstar is accepted by Koko B Ware. He had been watching on tv and came down to the studio to confront Lawler. Koko respected Jeff Jarrett for actually coming down to a WWF event. Lawler comes out and before long, a Brawl breaks out.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=235XZ2nDeUM

New Unified champion: Koko B Ware

Jerry Lawler has a interview with Dave Brown and he's not happy. He lost the Unified belt thanks to interference from Mike Samples and others. Clips of the match are shown along with a backstage interview with Koko about a rematch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLwmBfmXz3A

Victory Championship Wrestling- VCW Season 2020 Episode 18

In this week’s episode, Scott Patterson takes on Justin Fleaux. Then in a Belladonnas’ Division Round 1 Tournament Match, Renee Michelle faces Kenzie Paige. Then Shane Mako with the Wicked Nemesis goes one on one with a beast named Nicholas Comoroto. Then in the Main Event, The VCW Tag Team Champions, James & Jensen, take on Rush Hour.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HweNA1vYylQ 

ARW - "Extreme Takeover Thursday" - Episode #16

 ARW - Atomic Revolutionary Wrestling is very excited to bring you Episode #16 of our weekly series. This will be a weekly TV show featuring multiple matches, promos, interviews & more with the stars of ARW.

Debut of DEATHROW JETHRO plus a THREE STAGES OF HELL MATCH for the Atomic Tag Team Championship!

World League Wrestling Thursday Night Showdown - Episode #108

 Welcome to this week's episode of World League Wrestling TV - Thursday Night Showdown! On this week's episode, you will see matches from the Harley Race Memorial Event that was held last October:

Moses "The Deliverer" vs. Rahim De La Suede Sean Patrick vs. Austin Cravens

Bruce Hart & Brian Pillman vs Des Fosses Brothers (Stampede)

 April 1987. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z8lLth7feoI

Women's Battle Royal (Capital Wrestling Alliance)

 From Capital Wrestling Alliance: Raven Black Memorial Tournament

in a 10 Women Battle Royal to Crown the First CWA Mid-Atlantic Champion Featuring: - Hyan - Nyla Rose - Amazing Maria - Jayel Cotto - Miss Hannah - Kasey Catal - Debbie Kane - Jordan Blade - Kaci Dillon

Nick Bockwinkel vs Leo Burke (Stampede)

 April 22, 1983. Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Dr. D David Schultz and Bockwinkel promos after the match.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obJc2wCh8lc

Hulk Hogan vs Paul Wight (PMG Clash of Legends 27.04.2007)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFXmBNj0j4A 

Ronnie Gossett and Chris Love (Bert Prentice) have a confrontation (Memphis)

 What the title says. Turns into a brawl with the PYTs and Jarrett/Fuller.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahxwr2RJnyU

Michael St. John gets attacked, Then Eddie Marlin Gets Attacked (Memphis)

 It all starts with a Billy Travis interview. Christopher Love comes out and is admired by Travis. Michael St. John says something and Chris attacks him. This all leads to a Fuller/Jarrett vs PYT Brawl.

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

Thursday, November 5, 2020

The Push and the Redemption of Mike Bennett

 On this week's episode of The Push, we sit down with Mike Bennett, who discusses the challenging last few years of his career, his Prime Time Live debut vs. NWA Champion Nick Aldis and his determination to become the first-ever United Wrestling Network World Champion.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AjU7yoNvp3k

Ivan Koloff slaps Pat Patterson

 "The Russian Bear" slaps Pat Patterson in late 1983. This would be Patterson's last feud in the WWF.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYy689fm1Ic

Bret Hart vs Terry Funk - November 9th, 1997 - Wrestlefest

 Famous 1997 "retirement match" between Terry Funk and Bret Hart that was featured in the documentary "Beyond The Mat" in it's entirety!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrKKKJ1pb_E

Terry Funk vs Eddie Guerrero

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=shOMTV2CtWM 

Bret Hart vs Bad News Allen (Stampede Wrestling)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8674hIUNiSI 

Hercules Ayala vs Bad News Allen (Stampede Wrestling)

 April 20, 1984. Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Bret Hart makes the save.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GYLC6mG60pQ

Championship Wrestling From Florida (November 4th, 1981) (Featuring Bugsy McGraw & The Assassin)

 Championship Wrestling From Florida

November 4th, 1981 - The Sportatorium Broadcast Date - November 7th, 1981 Host - Gordon Solie Color Commentator - Jerry Brisco Reggie Parks vs Mike Bond Interview with Bugsy McGraw Video of Bugsy McGraw vs The Assassin (Hair vs Mask) Eric Embry vs Chick Donovan Interview with Eric Embry Charlie Cook & Ron Richey vs Steve Sybert & Rick Oliver David Sierra vs Bobby Jaggers Take Five With Barbara Clary: JJ Dillon & The Spoiler Cocoa Samoa & Dorve Roach vs Eddy Mansfield & Buzz Sawyer

Wednesday, November 4, 2020

Georgia Championship Wrestling 1983

 Buzz Sawyer, Dick Slater, Wild Bill Irwin, Road Warriors and Larry Zybysko featured.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVImpVT-nN0

California Championship Wrestling June 86

 Carlos Matta vs. The Golden Star

Wildman Jack Armstrong & Ripper Savage vs. Los Medicos Charlie the Golden Cat vs. Ava Savage Ripper Collins interviews Charlie the Golden Cat & The Carefree Kitten Jay Strongbow Jr. vs. Gran Goliath Jay Strongbow Jr. interview

California Championship Wrestling June 1986

 Ava Savage w/Tux Newman & Ripper Savage vs. Charlie the Golden Cat w/The Carefree Kitten

Ripper Savage & Tux Newman interview

Jessie Hernandez vs. Magic Steel Gladiator vs. Beartrap Smith Junior Maivia & Beartrap Smith interview Gran Goliath vs. Sammy Delgado Rocky Johnson vs. The Destroyin' Samoan Billy Anderson vs. Jimmy Snuka

Jim Cornette Reviews WALTER vs. Ilja Dragunov on NXT UK

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv5nVerQ3MI 

Jim Cornette on Terry Funk As Chainsaw Charlie

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZFiO0VTyAY 

Georgia Championship Wrestling - 1983

Greg Valentine, Roddy Piper, Road Warriors, Iron Sheik and more featured.


Jim Cornette on WALTER's Wrestling Style

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

Tuesday, November 3, 2020

Backstage Incident Involving Mance Warner and Hakim Zane After ALIVE | AAW Pro

 Huge backstage incident involving Mance Warner and Hakim Zane after ALIVE on 10/29.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c55XhwzNMqM

Thunder Rosa On Busted Open Radio

Last week, NWA President Billy Corgan clarified that former NWA Women’s World Champion Thunder Rosa is under contract through 2021. While appearing on Busted Open Radio, Rosa weighed her options and stated that she’d like to be in a company where she can continue her outside projects such as Mission Pro Wrestling.

“Because of all the projects I have on the side, it has to be a place where I’m able to continue to work with what I’m working on. As you guys know, I run and I’m part-owner of Mission Pro Wrestling. It’s an all-women’s show and I’m not just talking about in the ring. Everybody that runs stuff is women and there’s so much stuff that I’m working on with other projects that I have with this to make it bigger, so if I’m able to do it in [the] NWA, then NWA. If I’m able to do it with AEW, probably, but now knowing what WWE is doing with things that we have on the side, [it’s] gonna be very difficult for me to work on my personal projects and sometimes, those personal projects are the things that bring you the most joy in life and I don’t want that joy to be taken away from me for money. If that’s what I have to sacrifice sometimes, then I’d rather be happy than be enslaved somewhere where I’m gonna be there for like, I don’t know how long.”

“I am signed with NWA. I have another year with them and when it’s my time, it’s gonna be my time and when my time comes man, I am not gonna come as just another person on the roster, mark my words. I’m coming for everything, I’m coming to be on top, just like I did this first time. My value is gonna be bigger, because I’m gonna be a better wrestler, I’m gonna cut better promos. My body’s gonna look chiseled. I’m gonna have a better record [in MMA] so when I [get out there] I’m gonna be like, ‘This is all I have to offer. What do you have to offer me?’ That’s what I want when I get to a bigger company. It’s not the opposite way like, ‘Excuse me, excuse me! Can I get a contract?’ Like no, I want them to want me. That’s how it should be.”

Rosa also spoke about the dynamic between herself and Ivelisse. Rosa first clarified that there is no issue with Ivelisse from her side and says she’ll always handle her in-ring work with professionalism.

“Well you know, I never had any issues with her [Ivelisse]. I’m just gonna put it out there, never had any issues with her. I worked with her in Lucha Underground, I worked with her in other promotions and I mean, I thought the match was going well and then you guys saw what you saw. We made it work, we finished, nobody got hurt and that to me, that’s the most important part. I am not gonna — like you said, you gotta make it work and that’s what I attempted to do and even to the finish, I made sure my opponent was safe at all times, no matter what happened in-between. So, like I said, like I told you earlier, my promise with anybody that I step in the ring [with], regardless of our relationship inside or outside is to keep my opponent safe. I’m not trying to kill you. It’s not MMA. They’re not paying me a bunch of money to try to kill you. This is a dance and I try to have the best dances possible, so, that’s what happened.”

Dick Slater vs Tracy Smothers. 1986 (UWF)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlVNy3EZvro 

Kris Statlander vs. Kylie Rae | Women's Wrestling Revolution

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azzbbPks-q4 

Sabu vs. Tracy Smothers (MWA Supercade 2001 - Georgetown, KY)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBZBhb13ssY 

Monday, November 2, 2020

EC3 & Briscoes vs Shane Taylor & SOS (ROH Highlights)

 In his ROH in-ring debut, EC3 joined forces with Ring of Honor legends the Briscoes against the formidable trio of Shane Taylor & SOS! Here are the highlights.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGbY-rd4i6E

KYLIE RAE IS NO LONGER A PROFESSIONAL WRESTLER (ACCORDING TO HER)

 In an update posted on her Patreon account on Monday morning, Kylie Rae announced that she's no longer a professional wrestler.

Rae was scheduled to challenge Deonna Purrazzo for the Knockouts Championship at Bound for Glory on October 24. With Rae not appearing at the show, Su Yung instead faced Purrazzo and won the Knockouts title. Dave Meltzer wrote about the situation in last week's edition of the Wrestling Observer Newsletter:

Purrazzo was to defend the title against Kylie Rae. In tracing back the story, Kylie Rae (Brianna Sperry, 28) was injured two weeks earlier in a match at The Collective, and missed one of her matches that weekend. But everything seemed fine for the show. She was in Nashville at the hotel on 10/23. And then, on the day of the PPV, she never showed up. She never left word. There was the hope during the show that she would show up. Because of the lack of communications, Impact never said anything.

It got weird on the broadcast. The match was held next to last. Before it started Josh Mathews talked about the match as if it was happening. At no point in the show did they indicate anything was wrong. They played the video package for the Purrazzo vs. Rae title match with all the weeks of angles leading to it. Purrazzo was in the ring and Rae’s music played. She never came out. Purrazzo cut a promo about how she wasn’t surprised by this and issued an open challenge to anyone, man or woman, who wanted to face her for the title.

Eventually Yung came out. Yung had been a babyface, Susie, dressed all in white, as Rae’s best friend. It was always pushed that innocent Susie was the alter ego of vile heel Su Yung. And in recent weeks, it was pushed that Su Yung was starting to invade Susie’s body, and how Rae doesn’t know about Su Yung. It appeared that Rae and Yung were being set up for a program. But with no transition, Su Yung came out, and ended up winning the title.

No mention was made about Rae on the broadcast and they really didn’t know anything at the time.

When she never answered messages from people in the company, the promotion contacted the hotel for a wellness check on her and found that she wasn’t there and had checked out. They also contacted her boyfriend and other friends. Later, I believe after the show was over, they did get word that she was physically okay. It was a very sensitive subject that nobody was allowed to talk about. During the show it evidently wasn’t addressed since at the time they didn’t know the situation and didn’t want to say something that could look bad in hindsight.

It was never said, but the idea they appeared to be pushing was that maybe Susie turned into Su Yung and laid out Rae, but that was never said and only slightly hinted at.

Obviously, Rae had issues in 2019 when she was in AEW and was expected to be one of the top women’s stars in the promotion. AEW was very quiet about the situation. She disappeared in June and was out of wrestling for three months, resurfacing at an independent show in Chicago in September. During that period AEW was quiet, and then in September, before she returned, Tony Khan just said that she had asked to be released from her contract and they granted her a release. When she returned, she never really gave answers but was very emotional on the return.


Sunday, November 1, 2020

AMW-TV 216

 AMW-TV 216

Sadly this past week we lost a dear friend and legend in the Wild Eyed Southern Boy Tracy Smothers. This week we continue our Hall of Fame Series and pay tribute to this great man. You we will see matches from his career, his AMW Hall of Fame speech, also various AMW Superstars give their testimonies on Tracy. Thank you to Highspots Wrestling Network for a great Tribute video as well. Air Date: October 31, 2020

American Pro Wrestling EP #9

 On this episode:

-SDS Outlaws vs Ice Cream Truk -Dylan Dollar vs Jay Stunna -Kilgore '99 vs Aaron McClure Plus much more!!!

AWF On 45TV - Episode 161 (Brandon Gore vs JDX)

Following the non title victory over AWF Heavyweight Champion JDX, Brandon Gore has set his sights on championship gold by ambushing JDX!! The gauntlet has been laid down, the time for talk is over!! Gore vs JDX for the AWF Heavyweight Championship!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwedrOa9gCU

MLW Underground#17: Steve Corino vs. Mike Awesome II

 Matches:

•World Heavyweight Championship: Steve Corino (c) vs. Mike Awesome •Da Hit Squad vs. The Samoan Island Tribe •“Dr. Death” Steve Williams vs. CW Anderson A huge title fight headlines a stacked Underground this week, as “The Gladiator” Mike Awesome challenges the reigning and defending World Heavyweight Champion Steve Corino for the belt. The top ranked, former champ Mike Awesome has vowed to not only win back the MLW gold, but to do it by knocking Steve Corino out! Brooklyn’s own Da Hit Squad, Monsta Mack and Mafia, look to make a big statement in their MLW debut when they face Samu and Ekmo, The Samoan Island Tribe. A heavyweight hoss fight kicks things off as “Dr. Death” Steve Williams faces “The Enforcer” CW Anderson in the first match of The MLW Global Tag Crown Challenge. Plus updates on CM Punk, Raven, Sabu, Los Maximos, Mikey Whipwreck and more! Joey Styles calls the action!

Stampede Wrestling May 5, 1989

Johnny Smith vs Dynamite Kid (Chain match) and Larry Cameron vs Davey Boy Smith Feature matches on this. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3tlFO0pHeOQ

Jim Cornette on Impact Wrestling's Murder Mystery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVVx_f24xPA 

Reality of Wrestling Presents “Swing Vote” Drive-In Special [Part 2]

 This taping was filmed outdoors in the parking lot of the World Gym Arena in Texas City, TX and followed the Texas Covid Regulation of Social Distancing, Masks Required in not in your group and testing our athlete's & staff.

Matches: Zack Mason vs Warren Johnson Alex Gracia vs Rok-C (Women's Championship) Abel Andrew Jackson vs Ryan Davidson (ROW Championship)

CWFH - Airdate October 31, 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6eXaQO_1lU 

Gino Medina vs Will Allday (BIW)

 BIW Presents Let's Have some FUN!

October 30th 2020 Brookhaven Mississippi 2nd match Reality of Wrestling/Championship Wrestling from Hollywood SUPERSTAR Will Allday vs Reality of Wrestling/MLW SUPERSTAR Gino Medina.

OVW TV 1107 - "The Devil’s Attic"

 Can Mr. Marvelous rescue Ms. Marvelous from the clutches of Amon once and for all when he journeys to...the Devil’s Attic? PLUS: Brian Pillman Jr. confronts OVW Heavyweight Champion Tony Gunn face to face and the march to the Nightmare Cup continues!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_j4qutGEo0

Jim Cornette on Promoters Who Never Wrestled

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PszHmjA9BXg 

Jim Cornette Reviews Cody vs. Orange Cassidy on AEW Dynamite

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

Friday, October 30, 2020

NWA Ultimate Rivals: Tim Storm Nick Aldis Part 1

 Welcome to the premiere of NWA Ultimate Rivals.

In this episode we will see the rivalry that ushered in the new era of the National Wrestling Alliance: Tim Storm & Nick Aldis. From #KingOfTheMountainTop to the #AldisCrusade, we will cover it all! Join us in two weeks for part two of this Ultimate Rivalry.

Junkyard Dog vs. Dick Slater [1993-05-29]

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

Jim Cornette on Jim Ross' Complaints About Jim's AEW Criticism

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmV71fFf_hk 

Behind the Scenes at United Wrestling Network Primetime Live

 Today we present a special behind the scenes look at how United Wrestling Network Primetime Live comes together. During a recent production we placed a camera in front of show Producer/Director David Marquez. His job is something like a Conductor of an Orchestra. Each of his commands are specific and believe it or not he’s speaking to about 28 Technicians and Engineers plus adding auditable “notes” to the Commentary team. When making live television not everything goes as planned and the director has to think on his toes causing the mood to become stressful yet energetic. For more information on United Wrestling Network programming please visit Hollywoodwrestling.com or on social media @CWFHollywood or @Unitedwrestling.

CWFH Heritage Championship Match Kevin Martenson Vs. Ray Rosas

Vader in USWA Studio 1996

 Vader comes in the studio for a interview with Dave Brown. He then destroys Tony Falk.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7xKGZb97Hw

All Star Wrestling (September 3rd, 1996) handheld

 (Taped in Washington, North Carolina. The Wahoo match was his retirement match)

(Taped in Washington, North Carolina. The Wahoo match was his retirement match) 1) ????? vs ????? 2) Wahoo McDaniel vs Billy Black (Wahoo Retirement match) 3) Mr. Hughes vs Adam Bomb 4) Gorgeous George III vs Rob Van Dam 5) Steiner Brothers vs Powers of Pain (Warlord/Barbarian) (falls count anywhere)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0a8SRM--E8

Hulk Hogan & JYD vs. The Funk Brothers

 Hulk Hogan and The Junkyard Dog managed by The Haiti Kid take on Dory and Terry Funk managed by The Mouth of The South Jimmy Hart in the funniest match I have ever seen. The commentary by Bobby "The Brain" Heenan only adds to the hilarity. Recorded in 1986.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6CAjw8g5xo