AMW-TV 270 KYLE MAGGARD VS JOHN NOBLE CONTACT SIGNING FOR THANKSGIVING NIGHT
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qc1HvPa_rOs
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
What Happens When You Cross Jon Davis More Than Once? (Full Impact Pro)
WWN Supershow: Battle of The Belts 2021 Sunday, November 14th - Clearwater, FL FIP World Heavyweight Championship Match Jon Davis defends vs. Karam w/ Superstar Sean Davis Tickets & Info at http://WWNLive.com
MLW Fusion ALPHA #8: Davey Richards vs. Bobby Fish | Los Parks vs. 5150 | 12 wrestler tag match
•Opera Cup Semi-Finals: Davey Richards vs. Bobby Fish Trios Match: Los Parks vs. 5150 •12 Man Survival Tag Team Match: EJ Nduka, Richard Holliday, Savio Vega, The Blue Meanie, Warhorse, and Zenshi vs. Ikuro Kwon, KC Navarro, King Mo, Gino Medina, Kevin Ku and The Beastman with Kimchee Opera Cup semi-final action headlines an action packed edition of Fusion: ALPHA, presented by newlawoffice.com. “The American Wolf” Davey Richards rumbles with outsider Bobby Fish in a high stakes Opera Cup semi-finals match to determine the first wrestler who will move on to the 2021 Opera Cup finals. Can Davey outgun an all elite striker and move one step closer to completing what many view as the comeback of the year, or could Bobby Fish quite possibly knock off a heavy tournament favorite and show up in another promotion with the Opera Cup trophy in a couple weeks? In trios action, Los Parks step into the ring with 5150. Cesar Duran’s thirst for violence is sure to be quenched as Los Campeones finally step into the ring with Konnan’s new crew in front of a rabid South Philly crowd. The final countdown to War Chamber begins. CONTRA’s forces are strengthening and with just seven days remaining until the monumental event, the question remains: WHO will step up and join forces with Hammerstone, Richard Holliday and EJ Nduka to battle the global dealers in violence inside the demonic structure? Cesar Duran has requested a special meeting with Willow Nightingale. As rumors of an impending Women’s Featherweight Championship tournament continue to pick up steam, what sort of devious proposition could El Jefe have in store for The Babe With The Power? PLUS: Just seven days before they join forces with their boy Hammer in War Chamber, EJ Nduka and Richard Holliday lead an star squad into battle as they team with Savio Vega, Warhorse, Zenshi, and the Blue Meanie to take on CONTRA’s Ikuro Kwon, KC Navarro, King Mo, Gino Medina, Kevin Ku, and The Beastman with Kimchee in 12 on 12 Survival Tag action! Join Rich Bocchini, Joe Debrowski, and broadcast journalist Alicia Atout as MLW presents Fusion: ALPHA!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aERBWdAf6ds
Ric Flair is ready for Buddy Rose!!
"Nature Boy" Ric Flair is ready to defend his NWA World Heavyweight Title against Portland Wrestling supervillain "Playboy" Buddy Rose!! This incredible Portland Wrestling interview segment featuring the greatest World Champion of all time comes from the historic Portland Sports Arena on April 10th, 1982!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZVRfnwjR8g
BRYAN DANIELSON SAYS WWE WRESTLERS SHOULD HAVE 90-DAY NOTICE CLAUSE (Good Luck With That, LMAO)
Like McMahon will ever let THAT happen, LOL. Nice try though. Better luck next time with ideas like that. :)
AEW's Bryan Danielson spoke publicly for the first time on the recent WWE releases in addition to discussing his own contract with AEW -- one he said will likely be his last.
Speaking with Ariel Helwani on the MMA Hour, Danielson said he believes that if WWE can release wrestlers with a 90-day clause, wrestlers should also be able to give a 90-day notice.
"One of the things I have always had a hard time with, and I’ve been fired from WWE twice so I kind of get this, is that it's one thing if somebody does something bad. But, for example, if you’re under contract with WWE and you’re not happy, or you’re not happy with the company, or whatever it is, if they can fire you and give you 90 days, you should be able to give them 90 days to be released from your contract. I just think that that’s fair".
Danielson said he doesn't think it's right that WWE is releasing talent and claiming they are due to budget cuts when they are more profitable than ever.
"They signed a lot of people to high-end contracts when AEW kind of started to keep people from going to AEW or whatever it is. But then they realized that AEW can’t sign all these people. So now, the people who have too many high-end contracts....if they feel like they’re getting paid more than they should be getting paid, then they’ll let them go. But you offered them a contract to be with you for three years or whatever. If you overpaid them, that’s your bad. And, you’re still a very profitable company," he explained.
Danielson said he is under a three-year deal with AEW, confirming he is able to work in Japan as long as he gets clearance from AEW and that the company is his top priority in terms of dates. Chris Jericho is the only other wrestler to compete in Japan while under an AEW contract, primarily due to the pandemic restricting overseas travel.
Previously, Danielson called the next three years the "climax" of his in-ring career.
Yeah right, wanna bet?
EXCLUSIVE FOOTAGE: Trevor Murdoch Attacked | NWA By Any Means Necessary
Following our massive By Any Means Necessary supercard, Trevor Murdoch took some time to meet with the fans and take photos. This photo op was unfortunately cut short by Mike Knox who showed up uninvited. This is the raw footage of what followed.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iX7jO9B2gQ
Eddie Kingston On Beating CM Punk: "Fighting Him Was never A Goal"
In a new interview with DAZN News, AEW star Eddie Kingston shared his candid thoughts on what the AEW Full Gear match against CM Punk means to him. Although he doesn’t consider this the “biggest” match of his career, he does acknowledge that it is a match on a different emotional level.
“It’s 15 years in the making,” says Kingston. “I wouldn’t say it’s the biggest match of my career but it’s definitely the most personal match. Professionally, it was me and [Jon] Moxley last year because I truly believe in my heart that the AEW World title is the biggest prize in all of America. That was the biggest match for me, but this weekend, personally, it’s me and Punk.”
When Kingston showed up as a surprise opponent for Cody Rhodes on AEW Dynamite in 2020, fans may not have been familiar with the loud mouth indie darling. But from that point on, Kingston has made it his mission for the AEW viewers to never forget him.
Eddie Kingston believes that this newfound fame, which includes being booked on pay-per-views against top stars, is something that could change at any moment.
“When people tell you they always believed something was going to happen, I think they’re lying,” he said. “I’ve had doubts my whole career. I’ve had doubts my whole life. I did not expect this, and I have to pinch myself every once in a while. I still don’t think it’s real. I’m just trying to live in the moment. This can all be taken away at any moment just like 2020 has shown us.”
AEW fans and veterans of the business, including Eric Bischoff, hope that the rivalry between CM Punk and Eddie Kingston is just beginning to brew. However, Kingston says his sights are looking past Punk and toward his ultimate goal of becoming a champion.
“Fighting CM Punk was never the goal for me. He wasn’t there when I first got to AEW. The goal for me has always to be a champion. Whether it’s me and Mox as a tag team, the TNT championship, or the big one, the grand daddy of them all — the goal has always been to be the top man. If beating Punk gets me that one step closer to it, then that’ll be the icing on the cake."
MAVEN AND DANGEROUS DANNY DAVIS EXITING RETIREMENT FOR NJ'S ISPW (NO, IT'S NOT A JOKE)
Thankfully the other talent advertised for this show will put more asses in seats than the two ahem, 'stars' coming out of retirement.
Hopefully Davis and Maven 'come cheap' when it comes to their asking price, LOL!
The following press release was issued today:
"DANGEROUS" DANNY DAVIS & MAVEN COMING OUT OF RETIREMENT, COMMISSIONER TITO SANTANA, MIRANDA GORDY MAKING NJ DEBUT, INDEPENDENT WRESTLING LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS, ROH STARS, ECW ORIGINALS COLLIDE, CROWBAR VS. BULL JAMES, LADDER MATCH, AND MORE FOR ISPW SHOW NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT IN TOTOWA, NJ
Independent Superstars of Professional Wrestling comes to the Totowa PAL in Totowa, NJ next Friday evening November 19th at 7:30PM. The main event will be a Championship Rumble to crown the ISPW World Heavyweight Champion. The Championship Rumble will be a 20 Man Match contested under Royal Rumble style rules.The last man standing will be crowned the ISPW World Heavyweight Champion!
WWE Hall of Famer and the Commissioner of ISPW Tito Santana will be on hand to lay down the law and order next Friday night in Totowa, NJ!
Several stars will be coming out of retirement for the ISPW Championship Rumble Match, including 80s WWF Legend "Dangerous" Danny Davis! ("Legend", LMAO!) Davis will also be the special guest on "The Winner" Andy Vineberg's show The Winner's Circle. Davis will introduce everyone to his new stable, The Davis Family!
Former WWE Tough Enough Champion Maven will also be coming out of retirement to enter the ISPW Championship Rumble match for a chance to become the ISPW World Heavyweight Champion.
ISPW will also be debuting the Independent Wrestling Lifetime Achievement Awards next Friday night in Totowa, NJ. The Class of 2021 will be Sunny Beach, "Ironman" Tommy Cairo, King Kaluha, and "Surfer" Ray Odyssey. Not only will they all be receiving these awards, they will also all be entered into the ISPW Championship Rumble match!
There will be a big fight feel in Totowa, NJ next Friday night when the red hot Crowbar takes on former WWE NXT Star Bull James!
The daughter of Terry "Bam Bam" Gordy, Miranda Gordy makes her New Jersey debut when she challenges Vicious Vicki for the ISPW Women's Championship!
Three of the hottest free agents on the East Coast collide in a Ladder Match to crown the ISPW Tri-State Champion featuring Shawn Donavan, Justin Corino, and Nikos Rikos!
In a battle between ECW Originals, Danny Doring goes one on one against HC Loc (yawn) next Friday night in Totowa, NJ!
Ring of Honor Stars LSG & Cheeseburger will team up to take on Hale Collins & Vik Dalishus- The Now.
Other participants in the ISPW Championship Rumble include Mr. Ooh La La, Andrew Anderson, Michael Mars, Traxx, and Craig Steele.
Come out for an old school night of family-friendly pro wrestling action to help raise money for the Totowa PAL.
If you're one of the three people who actually want to see this coming out of retirement debacle, tickets are available at.. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ispw-championship-rumble-wrestling-tickets-177423838477
Johnny Blast VS Beastman (International Combat Sports)
Johnny Blast takes on Beastman at International Combat Sports 22: Rock N' Rolla!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9SLPYxhZg4
Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Rok-C vs Promise Braxton ( Reality Of Wrestling )
This match is from the our YouTube LIVE STREAM of Diamonds Are Forever event on October of 2021 in Texas City, TX at the Reality of Wrestling World Gym Arena! This match features Two of the top Women's Athletes in wrestling Rok-C vs Promise Braxton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1UZGZ736nI
Heroes 2 Legends Wrestling: Shop with a Cop 10-2-21
On October 2, 2021, Heroes 2 Legends Wrestling presenting SHOP WITH A COP 2021, a benefit show with all proceeds going to Sylva, North Carolina's Shop with a Cop program. Enjoy the show being presented in full thanks to H2L, PWU, HVW, and Blue Horse Media.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nno40VBfS0s
ECW Hardcore TV | 11/08/1994
On this edition of Hardcore TV, see how The Sandman's 'retirement speech' turns into a nightmare for Tommy Dreamer. In the main event, 2 Cold Scorpio faces off against Mr. Hughes in one-on-one action. Plus, 'Iron Man' Tommy Cairo in action, 'The Franchise' Shane Douglas delivers some stunning news, and much more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6Du0CLFEZw
PCW ULTRA: WARBEAST (Josef Samael & Fatu) vs. Sinn Bodhi & Abyss (MUTINY #15)
PCW ULTRA: WARBEAST (Josef Samael & Fatu) vs. Sinn Bodhi & Abyss (MUTINY #15)
Sabu on "A**HOLE" Brian Christopher + Kurt Angle, Joey Janela, Bam Bam Bigelow | WSI FIRING LINE
Sabu on "A**HOLE" Brian Christopher + Kurt Angle, Joey Janela, Bam Bam Bigelow | WSI FIRING LINE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4ILCPO4byU
Championship Wrestling From Atlanta- Levi Shapiro (c) with Howdy Price vs Suge D
MAIN EVENT | UNITED TV TITLE MATCH LEVI SHAPIRO (c) with HOWDY PRICE vs SUGE D
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vcc0z40uzno
Monday, November 8, 2021
Pro Wrestling Legacy's Nightmare on Poplar St.
Pro Wrestling Legacy's Halloween show filled with Amazing action, including the talents of Johnny Law, CJ Campos, Mysticin, Norinco, and Cosmo Orion. Also our Main Event LTZ goes against Mulato X in a Warehouse of Terror Match! and this isn't a match that you don't want to miss!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKBlZTvrX6k
Jordynne Grace Coming To Championship Wrestling From Memphis
DEC. 19 | It's the biggest event of the year! It's every man and woman for themselves - winner gets a title opportunity! Jordynne Grace is IN! Get VIP Experience tickets now to save your seat + meet Jordynne! 💪 Tickets | https://www.eventbrite.com/e/20140364...
Buddy Rose with Vince McMahon & Grand Wizard!!
The Grand Wizard manages "Playboy" Buddy Rose in his upcoming match against "Rowdy" Roddy Piper at the Portland Sports Arena!! This impossible to find footage featuring WWE's Vince McMahon promoting a Portland Wrestling show aired in the NWA Pacific Northwest territory on Oct. 9th, 1982!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-35qOODiKGg
Sonya Strong vs "Bonesaw" Jessie Brooks (VXS Wrestling)
From VXS Wrestling: Debut Show
Sonya Strong takes on "Bonesaw" Jessie Brooks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=92ndQI9bC0E
WWA (Kentucky)- Amplified - Episode 18
Enjoy three classic WWA matches on this episode of Amplified! 00:26 - Alexander Knight vs Dakota France 10:15 - Benny Bray vs Logan Abell 21:22 - Trent Basham & Lucas Tyler vs Teddy King & Mickey Muscles (Midas)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jFlU5attuEk
ICON vs ICON | WORLD TITLE | Mickie James Wrestles Madison Rayne | IMPACT! Nov 4, 2021
The most elite women's pro-wresting world title is on the line as Mickie James collides with fellow Knockouts legend Madison Rayne!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KBX31R2tSG8
Zayne vs Bandido in World Title Thriller! ROH Highlights
Alex Zayne took on Bandido in the main event of the Championship Edition of ROH TV! Could Zayne dethrone the "Most Wanted Champion"? Here are the highlights.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQ_xXk1HhDc
"Prime Time" Brian Lee Upcoming Appearances
"Prime Time" Brian Lee aka Ted DiBiase's Evil Undertaker in the WWF in 1994 and Chainz of WWE's DOA stable has resurfaced and will make his first professional wrestling-related appearance in years at the 11/13 Big Event convention in New York City. Lee, the first Smoky Mountain Wrestling Champion and a member of the Triple Threat in the original ECW, last wrestled back in 2014. Lee will be appearing for Rack Attack Promotions.
He'll also appear the next day, here.
Others appearing include..
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Battle in the valley preview, Will Ospreay vs Alex Zayne! | NJPW XTRA #2
In the first edition of NJPW XTRA, recaps of action in Japan and the US, a look at battle in the Valley, Best of the Super Jr. and World tag League plus an exclusive matchup! Will Ospreay vs Alex Zayne
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYkcxalcmyc
Rocky Johnson vs El Santos #2 (1981)
Knowledgeable wrestling fans are no doubt well acquainted with Soulman Rocky Johnson, father to the Rock Dwayne Johnson and an accomplished pro wrestler in his own right. Rocky Johnson was born in Amherst, Nova Scotia and enjoyed a successful career that brought him to the WWF (where he co-held the WWF Tag Team Titles with Tony Atlas), the Pacific Northwest, Jim Crockett Promotions (where he donned a mask and used the name Sweet Ebony Diamond), Maple Leaf in Ontario, Stampede, and Florida, among other promotions. Johnson worked for George Cannon's Superstars of Wrestling in 1981 as part of Cannon's truce with the Tunneys in Toronto, which allowed Cannon access to some of the Maple Leaf stars like Johnson and Greg the Hammer Valentine. Here we have Rocky Johnson (wearing his Sweet Ebony Diamond mask and attire) battling one of the many El Santos, #2 to be exact. Following the bout is an interview with Johnson who discusses a recent confrontation with Swede Hanson & Bulldog Don Kent and who his tag team partner will be to face Hanson & Kent at the March 21, 1981 Cobo Hall show in Detroit. George Cannon & Milt Avruskin call the action for this match. I don't recognize the venue where this was taped, so any help identifying the location and city would be appreciated.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HdECQPDEy9A
Limitless Wrestling- BACKSTAGE ROUNDUP: Euphoria ft. Sam Leterna w/ Anthony Greene, JT Dunn, Alec Price, Jon Alba + more!
EUPHORIA Backstage Roundup featuring: - "The One" JT Dunn - "The Aesthetic Crippler" Kevin Blackwood - "The Prize" Alec Price - Jon Alba + Prestigious - "The Alternative" Anthony Greene
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x76WwUni-Rk
IWN EXPLOSION EP1 FULL SHOW
McDonough, GA with Kevin Nash, Teddy Long, Buff Bagwell, Johnny Swinger AND in the Main Event it's a Battle between Shane Douglas and C.W. Anderson for the IWN TITLE!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WX3qNl0gNwM
EXCLUSIVE: IPWHF - TERRY FUNK Induction!
Watch as Manny Fernandez travels to see Wrestling Legend TERRY FUNK and present him his International Professional Wrestling HOF RING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pSv7nVwpCMQ
PREVIEW: Jordynne Grace & Jonathan Gresham vs. Laynie Luck & GPA (Zelo Pro)
How did we get here? Relive the key moments that have lead up to this mixed-tag match between Jordynne Grace, Jonathan Gresham, GPA and Laynie Luck. Taking place at Zelo Pro presents Any Given Sunday - LIVE from Lisle, IL on Sun. 11/7 then airing on FITE TV on Sun. 11/14: FITE.tv/zelopro
Joe Ocasio v Roger Mendez v Terrell Hughes v E-roc - King of New York (Warriors Of Wrestling)
From Warriors of Wrestling presents "King of New York" back on 9/18/21...this is the first match of the 1st round in the King of New York tournament! Roger Mendez v Joe Ocasio v Terrell Hughes v E-roc...
OVW TV 1160 - "OVW Apocalypse Aftermath”
Will the 2021 Nightmare Cup Winners, the Fanny Pack Party - Dustin Jackson and Kal Herro - cash in their shot against OVW Tag Team Champions The Dark Kloudz? Reverend Ronnie Roberts attempts to settle another despite when he invites Star Rider and OVW RUSH Division Champion Gustavo to hear “The Good Word!” PLUS: Kentucky Heavyweight Champion Luscious Lawrence is in action against “Superior” Tony Evans, Arie Alexander vs. Haley Shadows and MUCH MORE!
Reality of Wrestling TV: Episode 318
Diego de la Cruz vs Cameron Cole JP Harlow vs Ryan Davidson Booker T Special Announcement Matthew Palmer vs Mantell
RICKY MORTON ON HOW THE WRESTLING BUSINESS IS A BUSINESS AND MORE! (Apter Chat)
Taped August 2021 at the INTERNATIONAL PRO WRESTLING HALL OF FAME.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS2XzwuOZQM
KARRION KROSS AND SCARLETT -- TWO MUST SEE PAST INTERVIEWS ...(Apter Chat)
MANNY FERNANDEZ TALKS ABOUT HONORING TERRY FUNK AND MORE ...
Taped at the INTERNATIONAL PRO WRESTLING HALL OF FAME in Albany, New York on August 28, 2021.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhJ6Q6_zXt0
Saturday, November 6, 2021
Best of the West Presents: Bad 2 the Bone episode 4
In the final episode from Bad to the Bone, Steven Tresario gets a chance at a number one contender shot at the Best of the West Heavyweight Championship, but he has to go through Anton Voorhees and Johnny Butabi in a triple threat match to get there.
Upcoming World Class Pro Wrestling Show
Updated poster for the Dec 11 World Class Pro Wrestling event in Irving TX! Tickets on sale NOW at this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christma...
Hyan vs Heather Monroe ( Reality Of Wrestling )
This match is from the our YouTube LIVE STREAM of Diamonds are for event on October of 2021 in Texas City, TX at the Reality of Wrestling World Gym Arena! This match features Two of the top Women's Athletes in wrestling Hyan vs Heather Monroe.
Anthony Greene vs. Martin Stone - Limitless Wrestling (Danny Burch, WWE NXT, Evolve, Beyond, FIP)
MATCH: Anthony Greene vs. Martin Stone
EVENT: Only Fools Are Satisfied (3/30/18)
WWE "Creative" At Its' Laziest As... WWE NXT Referee Gets Former Diva Champion’s Name (Paige? AAAHAHAHAHAHA)
How lazy can you get 'creatively'? WELL when you're a member of the 'creatively challenged' creative team in the WWE it's obvious you can get as lazy? As you fucking want.
WWE NXT and 205 Live referee, Chloe Christmas, is now going forward as Paige. The WWE ref made the change on her Twitter account and encouraged fans to follow her new Instagram account.
Not a real interesting choice, but just obviously lazy on their part considering former NXT Women’s Champion and WWE Divas Champion Paige is still under contract with WWE.
You mean to tell me, out of al the choices they could 'creatively' come up with, THIS was the best they could 'creatively' scrape up? LMAO!
Paige was last regularly seen on WWE TV as the manager of the Kabuki Warriors (Asuka and Kairi Sane) in 2019. She did make an appearance (via Skype) on SmackDown in March of last year to announce a women’s title match for WrestleMania 36.
Paige also made the transition to co-host of WWE Backstage on FS1 in late 2019 until the pandemic brought that show to a halt.
More recently, the former champ has dropped hints about a possible return to the ring after a neck injury in 2017 forced her into retirement. Earlier this week, Paige also tweeted out for WWE to “bring back Nia” after Jax was among those released. she has been teasing a comeback and has said that her neck has been getting better. Her contract expires in a few months so, in theory, she could wrestle elsewhere if she gets cleared.
The WWE Superstar has since reacted to the news with a laughing emoji and a Spider-Man pointing meme. Which she has since deleted.
BUT.. She didn't delete in time because here it is.
AAA/Big Lucha show At Metepec Fair Postponed Because Of Gang Influence
A Lucha Libre AAA/Big Lucha show that was scheduled to take place at Metepec Fair on November 10 has been postponed after a criminal group hung up a banner threatening fair performers not to show up “unless they want the blood of their fans or themselves to be spilled.”
Sabu: "I STILL Have No Respect For ERIC BISCHOFF!" + Denies Turning Down $400,000 WCW Contract!
Sabu: "I STILL Have No Respect For ERIC BISCHOFF!" + Denies Turning Down $400,000 WCW Contract!
Championship Wrestling from Memphis - Episode #37 — BOOGEYMAN + CRAZZY STEVE / Memphis TRIOS ACTION
NOVEMBER 6, 2021: Just when you think it's safe... The BOOGEYMAN and CRAZZY STEVE are here in Memphis Wrestling to kick off our Memphis Trios Championship Tournament! Dustin Starr is ringside, along with the lovely Maria Starr. She's back! ALL THIS + MORE!
Here's the card for today's program... MEMPHIS TRIOS TAG TOURNAMENT MATCH | THE GUNGOATS vs JAY SMOOTH, MARTIN & KROSS The Memphis Heritage Champion teams with the Memphis Tag Team Champions to form a SUPER TEAM. Can Kross' men do the impossible? WOMEN'S DIVISION MATCH | "DDT" DIANA TAYLOR vs SHALONCE' Shalonce' Royale makes her debut in Memphis Wrestling... but she has a tough task against the DDT! MEMPHIS TRIOS TAG TOURNAMENT MATCH | THE POSSE & BIG SWOLE vs COLTON CAGE, RYAN PYLES & VAN VICIOUSS Another first round match on our quest to crown Memphis Trios Champions, this should be an entertaining - YET WILD - contest! MEMPHIS TRIOS TAG TOURNAMENT MATCH | DERRICK KING, DANNY B. GOOD & ??? vs THE SKIMAHORNS #1 contenders for the Memphis Wrestling Tag Team Titles have a 3rd man for their team but will not tell us until belltime. Who will it be? And will they be able to defeat the Skims? SINGLES MATCH | BIG JACK vs CARLOS ALEXANDER RIOS ACL surgery put Big Jack down for only 4 months. He is not human, folks. And he's back. MAIN EVENT | MEMPHIS TRIOS TOURNAMENT MATCH HOLLYWOOD HORROR SHOW vs BOOGEYMAN, CRAZZY STEVE, IVAN WARSAW It's like Halloween all over again, as THE KILLER leads his team of madness into battle against Jimmy Blaylock's lunatics! PLUS | We will hear from THE BEST OF THE BEST Austin Lane! AND | We will get the reaction from Memphis Heritage Champion GUNSHOW Brett Michaels. IF THAT WASN'T ENOUGH | Rebel Kel and Heather Monroe are in the house today! AND REMEMBER | Anything can happen on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING.
FEATURE MATCH | Boogeyman, Crazzy Steve, Ivan Warsaw vs Horror Show (Championship Wrestling From Memphis)
MAIN EVENT | MEMPHIS TRIOS TOURNAMENT MATCH HOLLYWOOD HORROR SHOW vs BOOGEYMAN, CRAZZY STEVE, IVAN WARSAW It's like Halloween all over again, as THE KILLER leads his team of madness into battle against Jimmy Blaylock's lunatics!
Jim Cornette on WWE & NWA In Chicago In the 1980s
An added note to this since I was born and raised in Chicago. The UIC Pavilion was actually much easier to get to using public transportation than the Rosemont Horizon was. I literally walked down the street I lived on to the "EL" station, got on the train and about a half hour later the stop was about a half a block from the Pavilion. THAT KIND of convenience was great for a fan like me back then. Didn't have to worry about parking, parking garage charges, etc.
Charlie Haas on Getting Attacked by a Fan in Irving Texas! (Haas Got 'Checked' By A Fan, LOL)
I covered this story when it happened. Where he got 'checked' by a fan. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/charlie-haas-gets-punched-in-face-by.html
Back in the day if a wrestler got smacked down by a fan like this? They lost their job. Imagine the bragging rights that fans now knowing he dropped Haas with one punched, lol.
Charlie Haas on Getting Attacked by a Fan in Irving Texas!
Ron Simmons Explains Race-Related Name Suggested For Doom
WWE Hall of Famer and former WCW World Heavyweight Champion Ron Simmons joined Stories With Brisco and Bradshaw to talk about his Hall of Fame career. Simmons‘ first big break in wrestling was as a member of the tag team “Doom” in WCW, alongside Butch Reed, who passed away earlier this year. He recalled the moment where he and Reed, into their run, learned that WWE Hall of Famer Teddy Long would be their manager.
“I still don’t know how that happened,” Simmons said. “Butch and I were together. We walk in there one day, and all of a sudden, here comes this little weaselly looking guy with a do-rag on his head. And all of a sudden he comes up and says, ‘hey, so here’s what we’re going to do right here on this interview.’ Butch and I are looking at each other like, ‘what the hell are you talking about? When did you get in here?’ He was like, ‘what, they didn’t tell you? I’m going to be your manager now.’ And you know how Butch is. He says, ‘man, you ain’t going to be managing me. You get out of here!'”
Simmons continued, explaining that Reed wasn’t as on board about the idea of the team as he was. He also mentioned how the team was originally based more on their race, and how great a time it was to work in the WCW tag team scene back then.
“I’m not exactly sure that Butch was really on board with it to begin with,” Simmons said. “I think that he still wanted to go on and do his singles thing a little more at that point, and I could see why he was still having reservations about doing it. When they first came and proposed it to me, of course I was on board with it because it’s Butch Reed, and he’s had some level of success in this business. This was a great opportunity for me. Right out of the gate, it came out that first they wanted to make it a little bit too racial. They wanted to name us Ebony Express. That was something that Butch and I vehemently said, ‘no, man. We don’t want to go out there and try to play this race thing. If we’re going to do this thing, we want to go out there and be these two characters that are good at what we do.’ That was one thing that had corrected to start out with. If it had been along those lines, you’d have to continue along those lines of playing the racist thing. If you’re going to break those barriers, you have to start somewhere. So we felt that wasn’t good for both of us at that time. I’m really glad we did that.
“Secondly, we had to come up with what we’re going to be named. The Road Warriors were already Legion of Doom and we were going to be working with them. So they decided they were just going to call us Doom. At that point, that’s how it came together. And then that’s when I got together with Butch and it was a big thrill for me. Sometimes, he and I didn’t see eye to eye. We had our ups and downs on the road, because Butch was his own man. You always knew where he stood — that’s what I loved about him. He was very helpful when it came to tag team skills. So I learned a lot from Butch during that time we were together. It was unbelievable. The best thing about it, at that point in tag team wrestling, you couldn’t have asked for a better period to be in a tag team. You had Rock N’ Roll Express, you had all these guys you could work with: Barbarian, Warlord, you had the Road Warriors, the Steiner Brothers. It was absolutely phenomenal. That’s the best thing I loved about it. You could get in there, work the way I think it should be short of killing someone, but working to the point where people understood, ‘hey, this guy’s really in a wrestling match.’ It was a phenomenal period of time, and I really loved working with all of those guys.”
Simmons then returned back to Long, who would manage Doom for a year until Simmons and Reed broke up at WrestleWar ’91 in February. Despite their initial misgivings, Simmons says Long proved to be a valuable member of the team.
“A lot of people don’t know that Teddy has done everything in this business,” Simmons said. “Here’s a guy who really paid his dues. He’s drove the ring truck, he’s been a referee, he’s done all facets of what you could do in this business. If there’s any guy that you want to listen to that has some knowledge of this business, it’s Ted. He was absolutely a welcome addition for Doom as we went on. He knew how to come in and how to garner heat as being our manager. He’s absolutely great on the mic. And he would come back and even give us pointers on how things went in the match, and we’d use them in the next match. He proved to be a very addition as our manager.”
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