Monday, November 23, 2020
Sunday, November 22, 2020
PWCI This Week - #250 Pro Wrestling Epic
On the milestone episode of the program - we head back to Granite City for more of Pro Wrestling Epic! In action, the veteran Bradley Stephens takes on the newcomer Jaden Griffen in the opener, and in the second half it's Nick King taking on the former PWE champion Blake Steel!
Jyushin Thunder Liger vs Hiromu Takahashi
November 21, 2017 Tokyo TEKKEN7 Presents BEST OF THE SUPER Jr.24
The tournament match of B Block
Jyushin Thunder Liger vs Hiromu Takahashi
Ken Patera on Ole Anderson & N-Word use in Wrestling
How many times can Patera say the N word? Watch this and find out, lol.
Saturday, November 21, 2020
Hernandez vs Gino Medina ( Loko Wrestling)
See what happens when current Impact Wrestling star & 8x tag team champion Hernadnez takes on Gino Medina (MLW, ROW) in Houston, TX! This is from Loko's latest House of Horrors event, featuring some of the top stars in women's wrestling and lucha libre!
Gino Medina vs. Mysterious Q (World Class Revolution)
See two of the very best Texas and pro wrestling has to offer as Gino Medina does battle with Mysterious Q! Date: March 5th, 2020 Venue: Plaza Arts Center Location: Carrollton, Texas
Friday, November 20, 2020
MLW Fusion #110: Jacob Fatu vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. | Brian Pillman Jr. vs. Myron Reed
Matches:
•World Heavyweight Championship: Jacob Fatu (c) vs. Davey Boy Smith Jr. •World Middleweight Championship: Myron Reed (c) vs. Brian Pillman Jr. •National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone in action! MLW returns TONIGHT at 7pm ET with the premiere of FUSION on Fubo Sports, Pluto TV and YouTube. Learn more about where to watch. After 7 months, a new breed of fighting athletes rise up as MLW kicks off #TheRestart presented by newlawoffice.com. Although the dreaded CONTRA Unit remains at large, their shadowy presence remains a constant starting and ending with the World Heavyweight Champion Jacob Fatu. After having his back broken at the hands of CONTRA during the May 9th hostile takeover of MLW, Davey Boy Smith Jr. has endured a painful road to recovery. Months of physical therapy and training with the likes of Kazushi Sakuraba have set the table for Smith’s quest to topple Fatu and take the championship. Now, the final stage goes down as for the first-time ever Jacob Fatu fights DBS for the World Heavyweight Championship! A bitter year-long feud culminates in a World Middleweight Championship showdown. Brian Pillman Jr. challenges the longest reigning World Middleweight Champion in MLW history as he looks to take the belt from Myron Reed. Will Reed prove he truly is the “Young GOAT” or will the unpredictable and volatile Pillman get his hands on the prestigious title? Ranked #1 in MLW since the summer of 2019, National Openweight Champion Alex Hammerstone will also be in action. Leading the charge to unite MLW’s athletes to rise up and take back MLW from CONTRA, “Your Boy Hammer” looks to make a statement when he steps into the squared circle. Kevin Von Erich shares a secret about the origins of World Class Championship Wrestling with his sons, the reigning World Tag Team Champions Ross and Marshall Von Erich. Plus: the 2020 Opera Cup brackets are revealed! Fans can also watch nationwide on cable and dish via beIN SPORTS on Saturday nights at 10pm ET and on demand anytime, anywhere on DAZN. Experience a new era in combat sports as MLW hits #TheRestart button and returns to top ranked weekly competition with FUSION!Jay Briscoe Has a Problem with EC3! (Ring Of Honor)
EC3 wants to know if Honor is real. This weekend on ROH TV, he might just find out when he steps into the ring with an ROH legend he's seriously ticked off - Jay Briscoe!
Jay Briscoe Challenges EC3! (Ring Of Honor)
After EC3 made his presence felt at ringside, Jay Briscoe is putting his tag championship ambitions on hold to issue a huge challenge for next week!
Real Professional Vince, RREEAALL Professional- Zelina Vega Reportedly Escorted Out Of Building After WWE Release
And people actually WANT to work for this ass clown? Why..
WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon reportedly passed on talking with Zelina Vega after she was released from her contract last Friday.
Vega was informed of her release last Friday by WWE's Senior Director of Talent Relations, Mark Carrano. The Wrestling Observer Newsletter adds that Vega asked to talk to McMahon, but Carrano told her that Vince did not want to talk to her, and she was then escorted out of the building.
As noted, Vega was released last Friday due to reasons related to WWE's new edict on third party content with sites such as Cameo and Twitch, which Vega is active on. WWE later confirmed with Sports Illustrated that Vega was released due to a breach of contract.
McMahon was reportedly unhappy with Vega for opening up an OnlyFans account, which she was using for cosplay content under a different name, even after WWE issued the third party edict. The feeling was that Vega's actions boxed the company into a difficult situation. It was noted that Vega's release was done as a reminder to all talents that the new third party policy will be strictly enforced.
Vega appeared on the "Table Talk" podcast with WWE Hall of Famer & Producer D-Von Dudley back in September and recalled how Vince had previously told her that she was one of his favorite talents, comparing her to his daughter, WWE Chief Brand Officer Stephanie McMahon.
"It's weird because I think that too and I'm like, you know what? If quarantine didn't happen – not saying that I wouldn't have had these opportunities – but maybe it would have taken a little bit longer," Vega told Dudley. "And also, Becky's having her baby so there are people that are not here so that just leaves spots to fill and for me, I'm like, 'Give me the ball! If I drop it, screw me!' But you lose nothing and I was always ready for that and I think it started with Drew [McIntyre] when we had that back and forth. I was like, 'Man, he's like my other promo half.' It was just perfect.
"Whenever it happened, it was just magic with him and it's interesting because before even quarantine happened, Vince would always say, 'You're one of my favorites. You're one of the reasons that I watch RAW. I love your character.' It was such an honor to hear that because one of the things that he used to say to me was, 'You remind me of Stephanie because she was always working out there. You're a cutaway machine. I love that about you' and first of all, I was like, 'Are you serious?' Legit, I was going to cry. I love Stephanie. She's a huge inspiration when it comes to me and the Zelina character, but it's wild to think that if this quarantine didn't happen, I wonder where I would be. I wonder if I'd be getting a RAW Women's Title shot against Asuka."
As noted earlier this week at this link, Vega and SAG-AFTRA had a "powerful conversation" about potential unionization in pro wrestling.
John Arezzi Remembers The Late Sylvano Sousa
Mr. Arezzsi remembers his former tag team partner the late Sylvano Sousa.
Thursday, November 19, 2020
Jordynne Grace vs Miranda Gordy (Palé Pro Wrestling)
Fighting Words Promotions Presents Jordynne Grace vs Miranda Gordy From Independent Wrestling Expo Night Two August 29, 2020
Alex Gracia vs Thunder Rosa (Palé Pro Wrestling)
Fighting Words Promotions Presents Alex Gracia vs Thunder Rosa From Independent Wrestling Expo Night Two August 29, 2020
NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match Nobe Bryan vs Nick Aldis (Palé Pro Wrestling)
Fighting Words Promotions Presents NWA World Heavyweight Championship Match Nobe Bryan vs Nick Aldis From Independent Wrestling Expo Night Two August 29, 2020
Black Taurus vs EC3 (Palé Pro Wrestling)
Fighting Words Promotions Presents Black Taurus vs EC3 From Independent Wrestling Expo Night Two August 29, 2020
Jordynne Grace vs Santana Garrett (Battle Club Pro)
The Icons division features some of the best women wrestlers in the world. See what happens when former Knockouts champion, Jordynne Grace faces current NXT star Santana Garrett at Battle Club's "They All Fall Down".
The Grappler - Roddy Piper in Portland Wrestling, Scott the Body (aka Raven) & Nord the Barbarian
Back in 1989, Rowdy Roddy Piper was returning to WWF for WrestleMania V. During this time Piper also appeared in an angle for Don Owen in Portland. The Grappler & Piper had their feud which also included Nord the Barbarian (later the Berserker in WWF) and Scotty the Body (later known as Raven).
CWF Wrestling Superstars (1980) (Championship Wrestling From Florida)
Magnificent Muraco (managed by Sir Oliver Humperdink), Bugsy McGraw, featured. Ivan Koloff vs Hector Guerrero, Humperdick has angry confrontation with Gordon Solie as well.
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Former WWF Enhancement Talent And Atlantic Wrestling Federation Promoter Sylvano Sousa Passed Away
It's being reported from very reliable sources that Sylvano Sousa, Passed away from complications of the Covid-19 Virus. The sources include Associate producer of The Wrestler and 350 Days Evan Ginzburg, and I got confirmation from three people who were trained by Sousa.
Sousa (real name Dave Silva) was more than just an enhancement talent in the 80's for the WWF. He also was a mid-card star up in Canada where he feuded with Al Tomko, as well as owner and promoter of the Atlantic Wrestling Federation. Sousa's AWF ran shows in New Hampshire as well as Massachusetts and featured old WWF stars such as Rick Martel, King Kong Bundy, Captain Lou Albano as well as featured future stars such as the late Steve Bradley (who went on to get a WWF Developmental contract and worked Memphis, Puerto Rico, OVW as well as Les Thatcher's Heartland Wrestling Federation), and Matt Bloom (who was Prince Albert in the WWF, Giant Bernard in NJPW and now works as a trainer at the WWE Performance Center).
On a personal note. back in 1997 when i was living in New Hampshire, it was Sylvano Sousa who gave me my first break to live my dream of working in professional wrestling. Helping film his shows, setting up chairs, ring, cage when he had cage matches, etc. I cut my teeth and paid my dues (which helped lean me toward locally promoting shows for WWA New England and EWA which was based in Maine back then) working for Sousa, and I learned a ton of knowledge from him.
He was also inducted into the New England Pro Wrestling Hall of Fame back in 2013, link to that is here. https://youtu.be/TR2REHbWu-I
Here's a match from 1978 WWF where he and Well known wrestling personality John Arezzi teamed to face Dusty Rhodes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-iLA1XvTMU
Here, Sousa on one of his shows in Manchester, new Hampshire, gives the late Walter 'Killer' Kowalski, an award. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eFJKJ73Kvs
Here'sa a match with Sousa facing the man who in the future would be known as The Missing Link, Dewey Robertson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SrRZhjUPOeQ
Sousa vs Al Tomko in Vancouver. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eccjerQZ-qM
Sousa would go on to hold the Canadian Championship that year as well.
And this one comes from a Night Of Legends Show in Wilmington, Mass. where Sousa turns on Captain Lou Albano, leading to a match against Damon D'Archangelo. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y554VNtU3FY
And this is the match against D'Archangelo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iloz7qhpQ08
Finally, this was an article I wrote about my time working for Sousa in the AWF and how I actually got my break, thanks to Mr. Sousa. http://prowrestlingtapes.angelfire.com/awf.html
Sylvano Sousa helped many in the New England area and he will be missed by many.
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Thunder Rosa vs Lindsay Snow - (Mission Pro Wrestling)
This women's match features Thunder Rosa (also seen in Ladies Night Out, AEW, Former NWA Women's Champ) and the debut of Lindsay Snow (LNO, Game Changer, Shine) in Mission Pro.
WFWA Wrestling December 12, 1989
French Mad Dog vs Johnny Star, Kerry Brown vs Ken Patera, Golden sheik (managed by Sheik Al-Kassie) vs Scott Norton, etc. featured.
Reality of Wrestling TV: Episode 291
This taping was filmed on a closed set with all athletes and audience members tested prior to the event as well as all staff are required to wear a mask at all time.
Matches: Danni Bee vs Rok-C (Women’s Title) Nathan Bradley vs Edge Stone Tommy Bolton vs Daniel Miller Will Allday vs Jay AlexanderBest of the Rock in USWA/Memphis
Dwayne 'the Rock' Johnson's developmental days in the USWA as Flex Kavana.
Pennsylvania Premiere Wrestling- Best of PPW (Episode 11)
This week's card:
Mantequilla & Mane Event vs VILE (Foxx Vinyer & Punk Rock All Stars w/ Delilah) (PPW Juiced; 2/16/19) KC Navarro vs Evander James (PPW Showtime; 8/18/18) Juventud vs Sam Adams vs Evander James (PPW Juiced; 2/16/19)
THE UNDERTAKER DISCUSSES LONGEVITY OF HIS CHARACTER, ETC
The Undertaker appeared on Spain's Vibe & Wrestling, talking his Final Farewell this Sunday at the WWE Survivor Series. Highlights from the appearance:
On a normal day of the retired Undertaker: "Yes, I obviously have a lot more free time than I used to. Now, at the end of October, I would normally be fully in my camp getting ready for WrestleMania, but now I don't have any of that. Now that my children are in school I have free time to train if I feel like it; I love to go hunting or fishing and all these kinds of things that I had to put aside for all these years because I was traveling around the world or preparing for an event. I'm still trying to find my place and trying to fill that void of not being in the stadiums."
On what are we going to see on “30 days of the Deadman”- "You will be able to take a look at the 30 years of existence of Undertaker in WWF / WWE, there is a Brothers of Destruction documentary, we have already seen the Untold documentary about the rivalry between Randy Orton and Undertaker. There are going to be things like that, in addition to tons of special content to reel off my thirty years and, of course, you will be able to know in depth other Superstars, their thoughts and how they are throughout different parts of their careers. If you are an Undertaker fan it will be great and if you are not it will be a very long month."
One more match at Survivor Series 2020?: "I don’t know yet what we are going to do although I can tell you for sure that I will be at Survivor Series. Who knows, never say never, but what you can be sure of is that I will be live at Survivor Series. So we just have to wait and see how things develop between now and November 22nd."
On the creative process of the Undertaker persona: "He had… he explained it to me beforehand. He had this pre-created character and he was just waiting for the right person to come along and he basically told me a couple of times that he needed a big guy with no personality that could wear a hat and a coat and basically that was it. But honestly, I don't think any of us could have envision the success and longevity of this character. I'm extremely happy that I took that Undertaker from 1990 and held him all the way to 2020; There is nothing like it and I am very grateful to Vince, obviously, but also to all my fans around the world… my fans in Spain… without the fans and without their desire for this character and their support for him, we would not be having this conversation now. It does not depend only on me. I really appreciate that the fans have chosen me despite having had many other characters around and they were always by my side; when I injured myself, they injured themselves, when I got up they got up and I really appreciate all the people who have supported me throughout 3 decades… like you."
On how was the WWE locker room back in 1990: "In November 1990 I had only been in this business for a few years, I came from WCW and suddenly a young man like me finds himself surrounded by all these people: the Hulk Hogans and Ultimate Warriors, the Randy Savages ... the biggest names in our industry. Then basically I sit down and just say: "Hello, how are you sir?", "Yes sir" ... knowing my place. Back then people were a bit more reserved and they waited a bit until they met you. Basically we did not talk much, but I knew where I was, which was very low at the beginning, so I sat, watched and learned a lot from everything that was happening around me, especially in that first year when I said to myself: “Ok, I am going to take all this knowledge, because we have here many of the bests in the world and I am going to see how they do their business and the effort they put their matches ”, I was like a sponge trying to absorb as much knowledge as possible without trying to make a lot of noise and without pisssing anyone off."
On Old School wrestling vs. New School Wrestling: "That's a good question. I think athletes today are exactly that, amazing athletes in terms of what they can do physically, but what I think is that the disconnection or the problem is that they rely too much on their athletic ability and the things they can do in the ring instead of trying to develop the layers of their characters. I was talked to Bruce Prichard on the phone a couple of days ago and I told him how much I like the rivalry between Roman Reigns and Jey Uso, because it's an old-fashioned kind of rivalry. It is very easy to understand, especially if you are familiar with the Samoan heritage and linage and how proud Samoans are of family status, especially in this world of professional wrestling. Understanding that and having two cousins who grew up together and are now fighting ... there are so many layers to this story that I think it's the closest thing to old school we've done in a long time and obviously they did a great job and it was an amazing match too. But I think the big difference is that you don't have those rich characters to believe in. A lot of people used to tell me: "I don't understand, were you dead or were you alive?" They were so committed to the character and I think that's the most important thing: the story and the character development. I think they all have twisted their priorities in what they are doing in the sense that they are so athletic and they have these amazing matches, that they should, but it's always about storytelling, the good versus the evil... that's what's really important and that's what makes people invested in what you do; it's always about the story."
Monday, November 16, 2020
Sunday, November 15, 2020
Indie Wrestler Apologizes After Vulgar Remark About Eddie Guerrero (What A Dumb Ass)
Indie wrestler Alex Ocean has apologized after shouting "F--ck Eddie Guerrero" during his match yesterday at ICW: No Holds Barred.
Ocean tweeted the below statement. He apologized to the late WWE Hall of Famer's family and everyone else he offended.
November 13, 2020, marked 15 years since Eddie Guerrero passed away at the age of 38.
Championship Wrestling Episode #85
Today's line-up is called by broadcasters Todd Keneley, Blake "Bulletproof" Troop and Alyssa Marino: TAG TEAM MATCH | THE BODEGA v WASTED YOUTH The returning Wasted Youth have their hands full with Danny Limelight and Papo Esco! SINGLES MATCH | JORDAN CLEARWATER v RICHIE SLADE with FLEX BEEF Candy put their money where their mouth is and answer the challenge of Jordan Clearwater. Will the Golden Era continue? SINGLES MATCH | CLARK CONNORS v SNYPES A singles contest between 2 of the best young athletes in our league square off face to face! Who picks up with victory? MAIN EVENT | EJ SPARKS v VSK EJ Sparks has been extremely impressive lately - his opponent has been doing well in AEW himself. Today, the Main Event stage is theirs? PLUS | MIGUEL & WATTS will COLLIDE! AND | We will have post match interviews with the winners of today's contests! REMEMBER | Anything can happen on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING.
American Pro Wrestling EP #11
On this epsiode: -Jay Stunna & Kat Daddy vs Perfect Storm -Nick Fury in action -Chief Jay Eagle vs Taylor Pope -Chris James vs Joey Greene -Damien Legion & Squeeks Da Clown vs Dumptruk & Kilgore 99 Plus much more!!!
MLW Underground #19: CM Punk vs. Raven in tag team action! Sabu vs. Mikey Whipwreck
Matches: •CM Punk and Michael Shane vs. Raven and Norman Smiley •Sabu vs. Mikey Whipwreck An extreme rematch headlines The Underground this week as Sabu, with Bill Alfonso as always in his corner, looks for revenge against Mikey Whipwreck and his manager, “The Sinister Minister” James Mitchell. Sabu looks to finally make the devil pay his due, after weeks of being targeted by The Sinister Minister and his evil entourage. CM Punk and Raven take their feud to the next level in a tag team fight. Punk has enlisted the services of his recent accomplice Michael Shane, while Raven looks to an unlikely ally in “Black Magic” Norman Smiley. Can Punk continue his momentum with another big win, or will playing mind games with a master manipulator finally backfire? Da Hit Squad send a clear message to Ekmo and The Samoan Island Tribe. Plus updates on MLW World Heavyweight Champion Steve Corino, The Extreme Horsemen, “Dr. Death” Steve Williams, Sandman, and more. Joey Styles calls the action!
CWF Wrestling Superstars (Featuring Terry Funk)
Jack & Jerry Brisco vs Rick & John Davidson ('82) Terry Funk vs Jerry Grey ('82) Angelo Mosca Jr. breaks The Professional's hold ('83) Barry Windham vs Jake Roberts ('83) Kevin Sullivan & Angelo Mosca attack Barry Windham Mike Graham/El Gran Apollo vs Avalanche Tyler/Bob Russell ('82)
Brock Lesnar: The BEAST in Japan
Brock Lesnar invades Japan after his first WWE run but before his time in UFC.
Vol. 1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X8DVJGezil0 Match vs Chono & ? cuts off before ending.
Vol. 2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pihZsK9Efo&t=34s
Saturday, November 14, 2020
Friday, November 13, 2020
Little Miss Roxxy vs Kacie - Women's Wrestling Underground (UK)
Kacie is given a huge opportunity and faces a tough test on her debut, can she overcome Roxxy's open challenge? A taste of what to expect from Women's Wrestling Underground, coming soon in 2021.
Ultimate Rivals Tim Storm Nick Aldis Part 2
Welcome to the second episode of NWA Ultimate Rivals.
In this episode we will see culmination of the rivalry that ushered in the new era of the National Wrestling Alliance: Tim Storm & Nick Aldis.Kevin Sullivan on Ric Flair vs Terry Funk NWA Feud
Legendary Wrestler and former WCW Head Booker "The Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan discusses the famous feud he booked involving Terry Funk turning babyface immediately after wrestling heel vs Ricky Steamboat at Wrestlewar 89 which led to an incredible series of matches may say were the best ever.
Thursday, November 12, 2020
World League Wrestling Thursday Night Showdown! Episode #110
Welcome to a very special edition of WLW Thursday Night Showdown! We are back with another LIVE edition of commentary for World League Wrestling’s TV program. On this episode, WLW Heavyweight Champion Derek Stone defends his coveted championship against the Legacy Leland Race.
Best Of Goldberg in All-Japan Pro Wrestling
Bill Goldberg competed in All-Japan Pro Wrestling in 2003 and 2003.
More WWC Super Estrellas October 4th 1986
Tony Atlas interview - Atlas sits in for entire show Invaders vs Ivan & Nikita Koloff Cage Match: Hercules Ayala vs Killer Tim Brooks Chicky Starr Sport Shop with Super Medico Rock N Roll RPMS vs Crusher & Elijah Akeem Tully Blanchard vs Magnum TA
WWC Super Estrellas November 1st 1986
Invader 3 vs Don Kent
Sasha interview Chicky Starr Sport Shop with TNT Josh Stroud vs Stan Hansen - From JCP Chicky Starr interview Hercules Ayala vs Nikita KoloffRampage Brown & Ashton Smith vs The Purge (ICW UK)
ICW Tag Team Champions Rampage Brown & Ashton Smith put the titles on the line against The Purge at the 7th Annual Square Go, on February 11 2018!
THE UNDERTAKER DISCUSSES WHEN HE KNEW HE WAS DONE AS AN IN-RING COMPETITOR AND MORE
The Undertaker did an interview with The New York Post, discussing his final farewell at this year's Survivor Series, whether he will return for future matches, initial thoughts on his 1990 WWE Survivor Series debut and more.
He noted that he knew he was done as a performer when filming his Boneyard match against AJ Styles at Wrestlemania 36, noting, "I realized I have taken every physical gift, tool that I have and have used it up. There’s no water left in the sponge, if I can use that analogy. I’ve rung everything I could get out of that sponge.”
Undertaker was also adamant that he wouldn't be using additional cinematic-style bouts to extend his WWE run, stating, "It really doesn't appeal to me because basically what it is, is working around my limitations. It's capitalizing on some of my ability and some of my creative ability to tell a story but basically it's trying to mask some of the lack of my physical abilities at this point."
On his long run with the company, Undertaker commented, "Guys will have their run and then they’ll go somewhere else, they’ll go to Japan, they’ll go wherever or just take some time off, because you get burned out and obviously our fan base, sometimes there’s a flavor of the week. Once something new comes in the old kind of gets set aside. If you had told me, ‘yeah you’re gonna have a 30-year straight run with one company,’ I would have been like, ‘yea OK. If you say so.’”
On his returns over the years, Undertaker commented, “If Vince feels like there’s still something there, I have a place on the roster, then I had no problem doing it,” he said. “That’s where the internet and all that stuff kind of show up, ‘Just let him retire, just let him do this, let him do that.’ I’m a grown man. I can walk away anytime I want.”
Undertaker also noted that he wishes he had a chance to work with the current version of Bray Wyatt, saying their bout at Wrestlemania 31 could have been used as a catalyst for where The Fiend is now.
Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Wrestle Birmingham July 8th-29th 2005
Wrestle Birmingham Vol. 2
July 8th, 2005 1 - Ricky Morton & Brad Armstrong vs. Elix Skipper & River D'Angelo (Continued) 2 - Road Warrior "Animal vs. Tom Prichard 3 - Classic Match: Wendell Cooley vs. Jos LeDuc July 15th, 2005 4 - Highlights from Stud Stable vs. Bob & Scott Armstrong 5 - Ringside Interview: Brickhouse Brown 6 - Classic Match: Brad Armstrong vs. Robert Fuller July 22nd, 2005 7 - Jeff Jarrett vs. Road Dogg Jessie James 8 - Classic Match: Denny Brown & Richard Dye vs. Pat Rose & Randy Rose (1985) July 29th, 2005 9 - Peggy Lee Leather vs. Bambi 10- Classic Match: Tony Zayne & Jim Harren vs. Ron Starr & Wayne FerrisHyan vs Su Jung vs Tessa Blanchard vs AQA (Reality Of Wrestling)
This match took place at our joint show with IMPACT Wrestling vs Reality of Wrestling (Owned by WWE Superstar Booker T) in 2019 at the World Gym Arena and features four of the top Women's Athletes in wrestling today with Hyan vs Tessa Blanchard vs Su Yung vs AQA.
BTW Worldwide: EC3 vs The Big Guy (aka Ryback)
EC3 vs The Big Guy (Ryback) from March of Champions 2017
Davey Boy Smith Jr vs JR Kratos | BTW Under The Stars | Big Time Wrestling | 8/16/19
Davey Boy Smith Jr took on JR Kratos in a highly anticipated showdown at BTW Under The Stars, which took place at the Newark Pavilion on Friday, August 16, 2019. This is a raw, unedited crowd version of the match.
Eli Drake vs Sledge | BTW Adrenaline | 9/22/2018
Talk about high octane excitement! Eli Drake takes on "The Metalhead Maniac" Sledge at "Adrenaline" in Salinas on September 22, 2018.
Big Time Wrestling features global pro wrestling superstars and west coast favorites for over two decades! Follow, Like, and watch BTW.All Pro Wrestling: Luster The Legend vs Jake Hager
Priscilla Kelly vs. Kylie Rae (F1RST Wrestling)
Two of professional wrestling's top female talents, go head to head in this show-stealing performance!
MLW Fusion Episode 26: Rich Swann vs. Teddy Hart, Brian Pillman's debut
After suffering a severe concussion at the hands of the Hart Foundation, Rich Swann returns to action in Friday's main event against the man who sent him to the hospital: Teddy Hart.
All summer the Hart Foundation have questioned the severity of Swann's injury while Swann's camp has called out the Harts for unprofessional conduct during their tag team match. This Friday night Hart and Swann look to resolve their issues in the squared circle.
Salina de la Renta promises her wrath will be felt as Promociones Dorado marches towards their World Tag Team Title match November 8th. What does she have in store for the Lucha Bros.? We will find out this Friday night 8pm ET on beIN SPORTS!
Brian Pillman Jr. will make his singles debut as he battles Vandal Ortagun. Will the Turkish veteran and pit fighter be too much for the rogue member of the Hart Foundation?
Speaking of debuts, El Hijo de LA Park looks to impress in his first MLW bout as he takes on another top flight middleweight in Jimmy Yuta.
A new MLW: FIGHTLAND control center will reveal more matches for the league's upcoming November 8th debut in Chicago plus tons more!
Tony Schiavone and Rich Bocchini call the action ringside from South Florida!
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
All Pro Wrestling: MVP vs Papo Esco
All Pro Wrestling: #Ballin September 21, 2018 - Bayshore Center Daly City, CA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1K3dZE-Q3aA
Monday, November 9, 2020
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)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.
Sunday, November 8, 2020
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.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!