Tuesday, January 7, 2025
Monday, January 6, 2025
Vix Crow aka Alicia Fox vs Jordynne Grace - Ladies Night Out 14 (Director's Cut)
See former TNA Knockouts Champion and NXT Superstar Jordynne Grace go one-on-one in her dream match against former WWE star Vix Crow. This is the first and likely only time these two legends will ever wrestle. Ladies Night Out 14 pay-per-view at Wrestlecade in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Produced live at the Benton Convention Center on December 1, 2024.
Penta El 0M vs Chris Hero | Penta's AAW Debut | AAW Pro
Penta El 0M (Pentagon Jr) as he makes his thrilling AAW debut against the legendary Chris Hero at the Windy City Classic XI. This match, which took place on November 28, 2015, at Logan Square Auditorium in Chicago,
MUST-SEE MOMENTS for TNA iMPACT! January 2, 2025
All the must-see moments from the January 2, 2025 episode of iMPACT!
Warriors Of Wrestling Champion Roger Mendez mocks Jason Void
Jason Void gets the first shot at the new W.O.W world heavy weight champion Roger Mendez when Warriors of Wrestling presents "New Beginnings" on January 11th, 2025 from Brooklyn, NY...
The Ultimate AEW & Tony Khan A** KISSING
Vince Russo and Jeff Lane listen to some mark from the Wrestling Observer gush over Tony Khan and AEW at the 2024 Worlds End Media Scrum.
Dave Scherer (PWInsider) Finally "Acknowledges" Being Called Out On His Claim That Vince Russo Isn't Working In The Wrestling Business (Sort Of)
Written by Bill Walkowitz
What Dave Scherer says in the above screen grab (which is from his Q&A that he posted, today) is a slap in the face to every indie wrestler, booker, promoter, people who help set up the rings, chairs, get places to sell tickets for shows, all of them people who help put on an independent wrestling show, anywhere in this country on a weekly basis.
This kind of mentality or 'logic' if you will shouldn't come as much of a surprise, especially since Dave Scherer is, an admitted "Bingo Hall mark" that has not promoted or help locally promote one show, has never helped set up one ring, set up chairs or done anything EXCEPT, do what Dave Meltzer has done. Which is make a living off of WRITING about the wrestling business even though he's never done anything IN the wresting business.
Which is why I'm glad we here at WP&P called Dave Scherer out on his clueless claim. We were hoping that he would actually acknowledge it, and we hoped he would come up with some sort of ignorant response if and when he finally acknowledged it.
Thank you Mr. Scherer, for being as predictable as a rerun and doing exactly, what we hoped you would do.
For those of you who haven't been following this, I'll catch you up to where we are now.
Back in November Dave Scherer made the outrageous claim that Vince Russo was no longer in the wrestling business, and we called him out on that clueless claim.
https://wrestlingpastandpresent.blogspot.com/2024/11/dave-scherer-pwinsider-gets-fact.html
When he was called out, this.. Is exactly how he reacted to being fact checked.
https://wrestlingpastandpresent.blogspot.com/2024/11/its-official-wp-called-out-dave-scherer.html
Which now brings us to today, and several people sent this to me. Today's Q&A that Scherer did where he actually and finally (in a way) gathered some guts to acknowledge the claim he made which was so easily fact checked.
I, unlike Dave Scherer, Dave Meltzer, Mike Johnson (PWInsider) and a whole bunch of others that have a wrestling news site, HAS worked in the wrestling business. Thanks to the late Sylvano Sousa who was running his Atlantic Wrestling Federation in New Hampshire and Massachusetts back in 1997. The late Walter 'Killer' Kowalski made regular appearances there since students from his wrestling school (which included current head trainer at the WWE Performance Center Matt Bloom) were honing their craft on these shows, as well as having old WWF wrestlers as headliners on these shows.
I quickly wanted to know all facets of putting on a wrestling show, and the business as a whole so I sat, very willingly under the learning tree of Mr. Kowalski and Mr. Sousa. I helped set up rings, helped set chairs up, even helped set up and break down a cage for a cage match between the late Steve Bradley and "The Graduate" Tim McNeany.
Here's the links to the match, part one where you'll see your truly having words (doing the 'plant' thing) with McNeany's manager Chris Grande. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LzTmNfqQe2M&t=117s and part two. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ho-9nxAVxIM&t=5s
October of 1997-1998 I started working for WWA New England, which was owned by former WWF referee Fred Sparta. I did the same things there I did with Sousa, help set up rings, chairs, but I also was able to locally promote shows in New Hampshire, which has a state boxing and wrestling commission. I talked to the guy who was on the commission who covered both Sousa and WWA-NE shows in NH and found out what it took to become a local promoter in the state. I even wrote about the experience of getting the first two shows I ever locally promoted in the town I lived in, in NH (Rochester, NH) which is known as a 'permit' town (Something I'm sure, Mr. Scherer has no clue about).
Here's the article I wrote, which was posted on Evan Ginzburg's Wrestling Then And Now site, and later printed in his monthly newsletter that both Kowalski, and Jim Cornette subscribed to.
I wound up locally promoting three shows for WWA New England, and one show for the Eastern Wrestling Alliance at Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH in 1999. So not only did I gain knowledge and advice from Sousa and Kowalski, as well as Dory Funk jr, Cornette, Bruce and Tom Prichard (when they were part of the WWF training dojo that was headlining WWA-NE shows). I went through the process of, getting a building to have the wrestling show, getting places that were willing to sell the tickets, advertising on a local radio station, etc.
Which I'm really sure, is stuff Mr. Scherer has never done and has no experience doing.
The point is, that Mr. Scherer in his reply, trying to reference Will Ospreay and Seth Rollins, doesn't realize or maybe doesn't WANT to realize, that they had to do the same things other wrestlers, promoters, etc do now when it comes to helping out in an indie company. It's called PAYING YOUR DUES.
You can bet if you ask Will, Seth, or even Triple H (current head of creative in WWE) they all will tell you how they, had to help set up rings, chairs, etc. early in their careers and that, THAT is considered 'working in the wrestling business'.
Of curse if you call out Scherer to ask them about that? He'll just deflect and avoid in every way because he knows the truth would go against the narrative he tried to put out in today's Q&A reply.
I mean, "God Forbid" facts actually shut down 'The Great Dave Scherer's' narrative, right? (smiles)
This isn't whether one likes Vince Russo or not, There's some things I like about Vince Russo and a bunch of things I don't like about Vince Russo. It's the point of someone who thinks 'working for one independent company' (Scherer's own words) doesn't qualify a person to be working in the wrestling business, is total bullshit. Ask any owner or promoter of one, independent wrestling company if they consider themselves working in the wrestling business, or ask one indie wrestler, manager, referee the same thing and their answer will most likely be the opposite of what Dave Scherer's narrative is. And since Scherer has never worked in the business and just does what Meltzer does, make a living from writing about the business, maybe he should do some actual research before spitting replies he has no experience about. Every week somewhere in the U.S., Canada and the UK there's an independent company doing a show, so this reply of Scherer's is an insult and a slap in the face of every wrestler, referee, valet or promoter of indie companies who ARE working in the wrestling business, contrary to the logic that Scherer seems to want to double down on.
Scherer was the first one to say on Twitter/X, and in past Q&A's that if he got something wrong, he'd be quick to do a mea culpa and claimed he'd do it while slamming Meltzer for never doing it.
Obviously Dave Scherer has proven that his own claim when it comes to that, is nothing but a lie. Which for all of his slamming on Meltzer for not the very same thing? Makes him no better than Meltzer.
So again Mr. Scherer, thank you for your reply, it shows you're more of a 'mark' who really has no clue on certain basic fundamentals of the actual business of professional wrestling.
Research, had you bothered to do some, could've been your friend, instead.. You decided to show you are nothing but a 'mark' who really has no aspect of what independent wrestling really is, and trying to actually educate you on it, would probably be pointless.
And this is supposed to be one of the 'most well known' wrestling journalists. Let that sink in.
Sunday, January 5, 2025
House Of Glory HIGHLIGHTS - Mike Santana & The Bookers vs C.B.K. (Live For The Moment - 12/20/24)
The Bookers (Amazing Red & BXL) join Heavyweight Champion Mike Santana to battle C.B.K. (Charles Mason, Raheem Royal, and Jay Armani).
WWA (Kentucky) Hysteria 153 - Deception 2024
The WWA returns to Leitchfield for the aftermath of Halloween Hell.
-On the last episode we saw an alliance from between Vanderpool, Devon Parker, and Ryan Ramsey. Tonight we get to see what they've been up to, then see them team up in the Main Event. Their opponents are Tyler Hawkins and the WarWolves, who have been watching each others' backs at recent WWA shows. Alex Beretta was found attacked backstage at the last show, will he even be there for the main event?
-High Society have earned a WWA Tag Team Championship shot against the South Side Wrecking Crew. Can they dethrone the impressive newcomers?
-There needs to be a new Number One Contender for the WWA National Championship, currently held by Devon Parker. Munchie Gonzalez, Lizzy Sixx, Snyder, and Willie Finesse face off in a Fatal Four Way to determine who will face Parker next.
-Cortland Moore tried to make an announcement at a previous show, only to get attacked by an angry Bo Sawyer. Can Cortland make his announcement tonight? The Trendkillers will be facing the Mestizo Dynasty tonight either way.
All of this plus CCW vs. Jett Mosley, Josh Onyx vs. Clay Williams, Marauder facing Victor Harlow and the newly-christened Gabriel Blackveil in a handicap match, MK Swift, Ray Waddell, Dakota France, highlights from the three prior WWA shows, and more!
Reality Of Wrestling TV: Episode 425
SINGLES MATCH:
Rhys Maddox vs Cam Cole
Rudy Garza Returns
WOMEN’S TAG TITLE MATCH:
Money Birds vs Sheeva & Jael
Interview with ZILLA Fatu
TEXAS TITLE MATCH:
Ryan Davidson vs Max Castellanos
NWA World League Wrestling SHOWDOWN - The Rewind! 10+ matches and more
On this special episode, you're going to be able to catch up on all of the NWA-World League Wrestling action that's taken place here on Showdown that you may have missed out on. The following matches are on this edition:
Blade Lennox vs. Mike Maverick
Dysfunction vs. The Premier
Jack Parker Jr. vs. Jeff Wilde
Skylar Sparks vs. Tootie Lynn Ramsey
Skylar Sparks vs. Camron BraNae
Moses vs. Sean Logan II
Rahim de la Suede vs. Astonishing Austin Mulitalo
Kyle Roberts vs. Blade Lennox
Superstar Steve vs. Camaro Jackson
The 2024 Door to Destiny Rumble
Aden Riley vs. Atlas Armstrong
Superstar Steve & Aden Riley vs. Camaro Jackson & Leland Race
and more!
Mark "The Beast" Labbett announces ECW/WWE/TNA legend Rhyno's suprise celebrity tag team partner (NGW-UK)
To the surprise of nobody in attendance, Ace Matthews desperately tried everything he could to wangle his way out of the one on one match with WWE/ECW legend & TNA Hall Of Famer Rhyno. Ace introduced us all to his own monster for hire, Kemper and proposed a 2 on 1 handicap.
NGW Executive Producer and TV Quiz Show legend Mark "The Beast" Labbett came out and instead made this a huge tag team match, introducing Rhyno's new tag team partner... fellow TV star, former NGW Champion and Love Island favourite Adam Maxted!
In what may be the most star studded tag match in NGW's 15+ year history, who will come out on top?
Lizzie Evo vs Rhio: THE REMATCH (NGW-UK)
After successfully defeating Ivy at Collision Course, Rhio made it clear she deserves a rematch for the NGW Women's Championship. Rhio explained how close she came to success, even after a grueling battle with Nina Samuels earlier on in the night.
She claimed Lizzy would not be able to beat her fresh and demanded a fair one on one match. Not to mention the fact Lizzie Evo cracked Rhio in he head with the NGW Womens Title belt behind the referee's back, NGW management and Executive Producer Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett happily granted Rhio her much deserved rematch.
Therefore at Eternal Glory, Lizzy Evo defended her NGW Women’s Championship against Rhio in the biggest rematch of 2024! Question is, could Rhio stop the seemingly unstoppable Lizzy Evo?
Rhio vs Lizzy Evo: The Story So Far! - NGW Womens Championship Match Hype Video (NGW-UK)
In 2024 we crowned our first ever NGW Women's Champion and her name is Lizzy Evo. But it wasn't without controversy, as you can see in this recap video!
Now with another impressive victory under her belt, Rhio made it clear she deserves a rematch for the championship and it was hard for NGW management to disgree with her request. Check out the whole story ahead of NGW's biggest rematch of the year!
NGW Women's Champion Lizzy Evo vs Rhio - The Rematch!
Lizzy Evo vs Rhio | First Ever NGW Women's Champion Crowned! (NGW-UK)
Wrestling her second match of the night after qualifying against Nina Samuels, Rhio took on Lizzy Evo for the right to be named the first-ever NGW Women's Champion.
Hull City Hall, England, UK
Grab your tickets for NGW events at www.NewGenWrestling.com
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DKQprUWEkc
Saturday, January 4, 2025
Limitless Wrestling Saturday Jan 18th in Yarmouth, Maine
Da Big REMATCH! Dezmond Cole defends the Limitless Wrestling Championship against Channing Thomas at "The Great Divide" on Saturday, Jan 18th in Yarmouth, ME presented by @TheVSW!
Stream it LIVE for FREE on YouTube!
El Phantasmo vs Jeff Cobb vs Ren Narita vs Ryohei Oiwa (NJPW WORLD TV CHAMPIONSHIP 1/4/25)
January. 4, 2025 “WRESTLE KINGDOM 19 in Tokyo Dome”
NJPW WORLD TV CHAMPIONSHIP 4WAY MATCH
Ren Narita ©︎ vs El Phantasmo vs Jeff Cobb vs Ryohei Oiwa
Memphis Wrestling #202 - AJ Francis is Rumble Ready
JANUARY 4, 2025 | We are just one week away from our annual Grind City Rumble & TNA Wrestling superstar AJ Francis returns to Memphis Wrestling! What will AJ Francis have in store?
Plus, a huge Women's Championship Scramble Match, and much more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H57i4Ruq8UM
Santino Marella Makes Big X-Division Title Match for Genesis | TNA iMPACT! Jan. 2, 2025
Ace Austin battles KUSHIDA before being confronted by Moose after the match.
EPW Wrestling Episode #171 | BUFF BAGWELL is here
Big Week of action here at EPW Wrestling! Justin Klein and the EPW Champion, The Frat Row Hero Brandon Savage interrupt things looking for competition; then BUFF BAGWELL pulls up! Dorian Vain also shows up. Wait til you see what EPW Commissioner Bonecrusher decides to do! Then Elijah Owens, with DC Daniel Cross in his corner, takes on The Gold Standard Eli Knox with Andrew Bates. Can DC get Elijah Owens head back in the game? Parental Advisory is in tag team action against the New Tag of TGC! Then in a Grudge Match, DDT Diana Taylor takes on the Pinnacle Princess Lil' Bit after being attacked earlier!
Nic Nemeth Addresses Upcoming Joe Hendry Clash | TNA iMPACT! Jan. 2, 2025
Nic Nemeth addresses his upcoming match against Joe Hendry at Genesis on January 19.
Friday, January 3, 2025
Best Debuts of 2024 | Megan Bayne, Lio Rush, Zilla Fatu, Suicide, Kodai Nozaki, Maggie Lee, Jet Wei
The Best Debuts of 2024 in Limitless Wrestling!
1. 2-on-1 Handicap Match: Megan Bayne vs. The Bratz (Paris Van Dale & Shannon LeVangie) - 2/24/24
2. Lio Rush vs. Alec Price - 2/24/24
3. Suicide vs. HAZARD - 4/13/24
4. Charlie Hubley vs. Aaron Rourke - 6/23/24
5. Maggie Lee vs. Gabby Forza - 9/21/24
6. Kodai Nozaki & Jet Wei vs. Rip Byson & Perry Von Vicious - 10/26/24
7. Kristara vs. Delmi Exo - 10/26/24
8. Zilla Fatu & Dezmond Cole vs. Channing Thomas & Aiden Aggro - 10/26/24
FULL RECAP | Memphis Wrestling #201 - MILESTONE Revenge
DECEMBER 28, 2024 | Fresh off the heels of one of the biggest events in the history of Memphis Wrestling, we're back with the backlash from MILESTONE 200! Will The GunShow extra revenge after what happened last week?
Plus, nWo/WCW legend Buff Bagwell returns!
“It was better than anything I could've scripted” - Michael Oku returns to PROGRESS at UNBOXING VII
Michael Oku surprised the PROGRESS faithful as he returned to The Electric Ballroom for UNBOXING VII.
Emotional and heartfelt, "The Master of The Half Crab" speaks to us backstage after returning to PROGRESS Wrestling for the first time in FIVE years!
Who Is The Real Standard in TNA Wrestling? | TNA iMPACT! Jan. 2, 2025
Mike Santana is interrupted by Josh Alexander as old LAX and The North rivalries are renewed.
ERIC BISCHOFF: Vince Russo BURIED Billy Kidman’s Career
I have not laughed this fucking much in a long time, this was fucking hysterical. Especially Eric's Imitation of Russo's "Bro Bro Bro", LMAO!
I wonder what Russo's response to this is going to be when he finds out (smiles).
Ryan Nemeth Doesn't Believe in Joe Hendry | TNA iMPACT! Jan. 2, 2025
Ryan Nemeth Doesn't Believe in Joe Hendry | TNA iMPACT! Jan. 2, 2025.
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