Wednesday, January 16, 2019
The Revival Leaving WWE?
- Fightful’s Sean Ross Sapp reported today on The Revival’s status with WWE: “Fightful.com learned today that several within WWE were fearful that Scott Dawson and Dash Wilder were finishing up with the company. I'm careful to make sure not to say they outright asked for their releases, as I wasn't told explicitly that's what happened. Instead, I was told ‘has reason to be very fearful that The Revival are done or finishing up with the company’ after a situation unfolded at WWE Raw.”
Here's a link to his story, right here.
Mat Memory- Riki Choshu & Yoshiaki Yatsu vs. Bruiser Brody & Killer Brooks (Japan March 9, 1985)
Ishin Gundan (Riki Choshu & Yoshiaki Yatsu) vs. Bruiser Brody & Killer Brooks - March 9, 1985 - AJPW 85 Gekitoh! Exciting Wars Day 14 - Tokyo, Japan, Ryogoku Kokugikan (11.000) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNUFtckHO4
Mat Memory- "Playboy" Buddy Rose v 'Killer' Tim Brooks - Dog Collar Match (PNW)
"Playboy" Buddy Rose has nowhere to hide in this bloody, barbaric, ultra-violent Dog Collar Match with former stablemate & Portland Wrestling wild man "Killer" Tim Brooks!! This incredibly rare footage featuring the first ever Dog Collar Match in professional wrestling history (and a hardcore crimson mask, if there ever was one) comes from the NWA Pacific Northwest's Portland Wrestling territory on June 2nd, 1979!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVob-P248-4
Mat Memory- Gary Hart and Killer Brooks Promo (WCCW)
Gary Hart does an on-location promo telling us that he's brought Killer Brooks to WCCW. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcEMaYt7R_s
Cody Rhodes Says AEW Won't Be Hiring Writers Anytime Soon
Over the last week, we've heard many of the names that will comprise All Elite Wrestling's active roster. From Cody and The Young Bucks to Hangman Page and Chris Jericho, the roster is taking shape and fans can expect a solid product in the ring.
But there hasn't been as much discussion about the behind-the-scenes personnel involved with AEW. Outside of Billy Gunn being a producer, we haven't heard much else about the agents, production staff or writers.
There's a good reason for that as Cody Rhodes said that the promotion isn't looking to hire writers any time soon. Cody had an interview with sescoops.com where he said the "wrestlers are the writers" and talent doesn't need to be micro-managed.
"We're talking bullet points, we're talking an overall knowledge of the business, and hey, let them go out and play," said Cody. "Take a look back at the wrestling you and I love. For the most part, they're all grown men and women doing what they were hired to do. They've cut their teeth, they've paid their dues and now they're going to go out there and play their music. I would very much like a presentation that mirrors that. We don't need to micro-manage and we certainly don't need to script a great deal of the product we're planning."
Cody said he has good relationships with lots of available writers/producers out there including Eric Bischoff, Bruce Prichard and Jim Cornette. But for now, he plans on keeping things in-house and let the talent be the driving forces behind AEW Creative.
"This is probably going to be an unpopular thing to say, but I will say it. There won't be a writer hired for All Elite Wrestling any time soon," admitted Cody. "Because wrestlers are the writers. We're the writers. Like I said with guys going out there and playing their own music, believe me – the day comes that I see 'this is something we can really benefit from' – absolutely, but I knew 40 writers in WWE and about four of them actually did anything. The reason I remember them and value them, they helped produce pre-tapes, they were team players, so right now that's one thing we've gotten a lot of questions about. We're keeping it very in-house for now."
Some of this could be due to budget concerns or it could be, as Cody said, many writers don't actually do much to impact the product. As of now All Elite Wrestling has just one event on its schedule with Double or Nothing in May, so there is also not likely a need for a writing team at this time.
Court Bauer Responds To RUSH Being Pulled From MLW Event
Ring of Honor announced that CMLL / MLW star Rush signed an exclusive deal with the company. As a result, Rush was forced to withdraw from his upcoming match against LA Park at MLW's April 4th card at the Melrose Ballroom in Queens, NY.
"This is a match and organization Rush wanted to be a part of but sometimes politics get in the way and that's what this comes down to: politics," said MLW CEO Court Bauer.
MLW has booked Pentagon Jr. to replace Rush against Park at the event in a rematch of an encounter voted on by fans as the match of the year for the promotion. The April 4th card now also has an official title: MLW: Rise of the Renegades. Tickets start at just $20 at MLWTickets.com. There is also a fan appreciate ticket available for $30 that enables fans GA access to both the April 4th and April 5th cards (that's $15 a night!).
EVOLVE Mini-Doc: Gargano vs. Theory
When Johnny Gargano finished his time in EVOLVE Wrestling, Austin Theory was only beginning his professional wrestling career. Juxtapose the time since and while Gargano has achieved success in NXT, Theory argues that he has achieved even greater success in such a short time in a WWN ring. Documentarian Kenny Johnson provides an insightful preview as Gargano and Theory prepare for their meetings in at EVOLVE 119 in Brooklyn, NY and EVOLVE 120 in Queens, NY.
See EVOLVE Wrestling live:
- Jan 18th - Brooklyn, NY
- Jan 19th - Queens, NY
- Feb 15th - Atlanta, GA
- Feb 16th - Concord, NC
- Apr 4th - Queens, NY
- Apr 13th - Ybor City, FL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5l0j9YPGGw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X5l0j9YPGGw
Is Tim Storm Going to Go For Ten Pounds of Gold? | NWA 2019
Recently NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis made an offer to former champion Tim Storm to go for Ten Pounds of Gold one more time. It will be a high risk, high reward opportunity for Tim. Nick Aldis left Tim to think about this choice.
As Tim Storm thinks about this offer, he continued his wrestling in his feud with Peter Avalon. That feud started months ago at Championship Wrestling From Arizona and continued during #NWA70 in Nashville.
Tim Storm's legacy as NWA Worlds Champion was a story that drew a lot of fans in. Is he willing to take one last chance to go for The NWA Worlds Championship one last time? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttpjtHT85ic
Billy Corgan and Nick Aldis talking Crockett Cup | Good Day Charlotte | NWA 2019
NWA President Billy Corgan and NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis appeared on Good Day Charlotte to talk about the upcoming Crockett Cup event coming to Concord, NC on April 27th, 2019 in partnership with Ring of Honor Wrestling.
In this appearance, Billy Corgan answers questions on his love for professional wrestling, why he bought the NWA (National Wrestling Alliance). Nick Aldis talks about the importance of wrestling in the landmark cities of the NWA including Atlanta, GA.
The NWA and Ring of Honor Wrestling are partnering to return the classic Crockett Cup event to Cabaruss Arena in Concord, NC
Tickets on sale soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-h1pIAFYSM
Capitol Wrestling - Episode 93: #1 Contender's Fatal Five Way
This Week on Capitol Wrestling TV, the #1 Contendership for the Capitol Title is determined in a Five Man Scramble match! Jimmy Rave, Jaxon Stone, Beau Crockett, Jordan Oliver and Dave Reed duke it out for a shot at the gold. See if Oliver can get another taste of Rave's LSKnee.
Also, DeJuan O’ Neil makes another stop in his #GiveMeSmokeTour and Ariela Nyx’s challenger for February 2nd is announced. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s8SqZOqt4CI
Leva Bates (C) vs. Violet Payne - 1/11/2019 - Atomic Bombshells Championship
On Friday January 11th 2019 - Atomic Revolutionary Wrestling held it's 1st event of the year called "New Years EXTREME" at the Space Coast Convention Center in Cocoa FL. The Atomic Bombshells Championship was on the line and saw LEVA BATES (C) vs. VIOLET PAYNE. This match also featured as surprise appearance from DESTINY. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0TTWA4jfANQ
Edge & Christian On Why AEW Double Or Nothing Might Have Harder Time Selling Out, WWE In 10 Years
WWE Legends Edge and Christian recently conducted a fan Q&A session on E&C's Pod Of Awesomeness. Among many other things, the former world champions talked about the chances of AEW's Double Or Nothing event selling out and what professional wrestling promotion will be the industry leader in 10 years.
On the subject of AEW's Double Or Nothing, emanating from Las Vegas, Nevada's MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2019, Christian predicted that the show will sell out.
"I think they will [sell it out]," Christian professed. "I mean, I think they proved they could do it with ALL IN. I think they've stumbled… not stumbled… worked hard for this and I think there's definitely an interest."
Conversely, Edge suggested that ALL IN had the benefit of being hosted in a smaller venue and taking place in the Chicagoland area, known for being ravenous for pro wrestling.
"The only reason I say that with a question mark is because ALL IN was in Chicago [Illinois], which is a [pro] wrestling stronghold," Edge explained. "Yeah, [Las] Vegas is just a little bit different. That's the only reason I question it. And it's a bigger arena. I think they ran a 10,000 seater the last time. This is 17,000+. I hope they do. I really do. And the Jacksons and Cody, The [Young] Bucks and Cody, I love the fact that even if they didn't have this vision from the beginning, they realized to shoot for the stars and give this a try. And then, they run into financial folks like we talked about that are willing to do this with the Khans. It's exciting!"
Edge went on to say that adding AEW to the mix of major pro wrestling promotions is good for the ecosystem of the genre, as monopolies, homogeneity, is always negative.
"Anytime there's a monopoly in anything, I never think it's good," Edge said. "So to see the New Japans, and the Ring Of Honors, and the Impacts, and now the AEWs of the world are either still trying to begin or have already been around. So it's good."
When asked which pro wrestling promotion will be at the top of the mountain in 10 years, Edge predicted WWE would be the leader of the pack, even if WWE Chairman Vince McMahon is no longer part of the equation.
"I mean, WWE [will be number one in 10 years]," Edge declared. "Even if, heaven forbid, something happens to Vince, it's still going to be WWE. I don't think that much can change in 10 years. I don't. That's not to say I don't think there will be other viable and possibly thriving places for people to work, which is great, but I mean, if you're looking at the top of the food chain, I don't think that's going to change."
Christian agreed.
"I think it pretty much goes without saying," Christian laughed. "Yeah, I echo [Edge's] statements."
Tommy Dreamer Discusses Possibly Working With AEW
Tommy Dreamer has wrestled all over the world for various promotions. One of the promotions he is most known for is ECW, one that eventually changed the pro wrestling world. He sees the same thing with All Elite Wrestling.
Dreamer is a big fan of what Cody Rhodes and The Young Bucks are doing with the upstart promotion. He recently was in Cody's corner during his NWA World Title match against Nick Aldis at All In. Speaking on Busted Open Radio, Dreamer discussed a potential opportunity to be a part of AEW, if given an offer.
"I have spoken with Matt and Cody about doing stuff there. I said whenever you guys need me I'm happy to help," Dreamer stated. "Nick and Matt helped House of Hardcore in the early stages, I always saw them as main eventers. If there are any two individuals that, If I had sons, I'd want them to be like them. They are two great human beings. Cody, I've known him since he's a little kid, his father was my hero, my friend. I will do anything for those guys because I love them. They want me there, I'm there, if there's not a spot for me, I get it."
AEW is currently working on Double or Nothing, which is scheduled to take place on May 25th inside the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
IMPACT WRESTLING NEWS
Still no word on an audience number for Impact Wrestling's debut on The Pursuit Channel. The promotion is pushing that if you have an Amazon Prime subscription, you can sign up for Twitch.TV that way for free and watch the series when they simulcast it.
Impact will return to the Rebel Entertainment Complex in April. That will most likely be the location of the next PPV.
Chris Jericho noted on his podcast today that Impact Wrestling made him an offer this past fall but he eventually declined it before signing with All Elite Wrestling.
Impact Wrestling will be doing a media call with Gail Kim later this week.
The promotion is looking at running dates in Philadelphia and Chicago later this year.
For those who have asked, Abyss is said to be really sore from the bump he took wrestling Eli Drake at the Homecoming PPV a few weeks back in Nashville.
Sonjay Dutt will be inducted into the Combat Zone Wrestling Hall of Fame on 2/2 in Voorhees, NJ.
Alpha-1 Wrestling in Canada has announced Impact Wrestling Champion Johnny Impact vs. Ethan Page vs. MJF as the main event of their next show on 2/3:
Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Maxwell Jacob Friedman vs. Wheeler YUTA | Beyond Wrestling
courtesy of the Beyond Wrestling "Go With The Flow" event and features Wheeler YUTA (known at Jimmy Yuta in Major League Wrestling) against Maxwell Jacob Friedman who has signed with All Elite Wrestling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JAOFRLJIRcc
Mat Memory- WWC Carlos Colon VS Ron Garvin 1988
Final Match for the WWC Universal Title between Carlos Colón and Hands of Stone Ronnie Garvin. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xbjBA7P_54g
PWCI This Week - #158 The Crimey Briefing
Today is another new episode of the program, we dub this one the "Crimey Briefing". Major incidents a couple weeks ago influenced me to make another one of these as the stories must be shared.
The Mad Conservative Crimefighter calls out two so-called "wrestlers" for major misconduct and their outright banishment from professional wrestling and prosecution for criminal acts! You will be disgusted when you learn what I learned just days ago!
To close it out on a more positive note, we present a lost interview with Osby Tomlin, professional wrestler but also an artist and gamer that was conducted back in August. We forgot to air this one and remembered we had it so here ya go! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUpiHhmonP0
The Formation of LIFEBLOOD in ROH
"We are #Lifeblood and together we put Honor back into #RingOfHonor!"
Juice Robinson leads the formation of Lifeblood in Ring of Honor with Tenille Dashwood, Bandido, Mark Haskins, Tracy Williams and David Finlay. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GoW5owqqNy4
Capital Wrestling Getting A TV Deal?
Northeastern promotion, Capitol Wrestling, is nearing a deal to bring their programming to the Regional News Network. We are told that Capitol is looking to syndicate their television show, which can already be found on FITE and the Global Wrestling Network. If the deal is approved, Capitol is looking to begin airing via RNN on February 4. Capitol Wrestling was also the fifth most watch pro wrestling promotion on Twitch in 2018.
Special Thank you to Gino Bradley for sending me this.
Special Thank you to Gino Bradley for sending me this.
Lucha Underground Refuses To Release Ivellise Velez From Her Contract
Lucha Underground star Ivellise Velez took to social media to publicly state that despite being promised a release from her Lucha Underground contract if she worked The El Rey Network's fourth season, she has not been granted the release:
Velez, 31, has been a cornerstone of the promotion's TV series, which gave her national exposure after her WWE developmental release.
RING OF HONOR SIGNS LUCHA STAR RUSH
Ring of Honor announced this afternoon that they have signed lucha star Rush to an exclusive contract. The announcement was made via social media with the following video:
BREAKING: International star Rush (@rushtoroblanco) has signed an exclusive contract with #RingOfHonor!
Who would YOU like to see Rush compete against in the #ROH ring??
480 people are talking about this
News Sites have been told the deal will be exclusive for the United States, but will allow Rush to continue to wrestle for CMLL in Mexico, where he is contracted. He had debuted for Ring of Honor last month in Philadelphia at a TV taping, beating TK O'Ryan.
Rush, 30 years old, is the son of La Bestia del Ring and the brother of Mistico and Dragon Lee. He's been one of the top talents in Mexico for years and was just starting to break out in the United States via appearances for Major League Wrestling. MLW had been working on signing Rush to a deal and had gotten him to agree in principle, but Ring of Honor, having the working relationship with CMLL, was able to circumvent MLW and ended up signing Rush instead.
Due to the new deal, Rush's MLW run is already over and he will not be appearing for MLW over Wrestlemania weekend, where he was slated to headline on 4/4 against LA Park in Queens, NY. Instead, one would assume he will instead work the Ring of Honor G1 Supercard event at Madison Square Garden on 4/6.
MLW posted the following on their website:
With great reluctance Rush has been forced to withdraw from his April 4th match against LA Park.
Despite efforts by MLW Rush was pulled due to the insistence of a third party promoter.
“This is a match and organization Rush wanted to be a part of but sometimes politics get in the way and that’s what this comes down to: politics,” said MLW CEO Court Bauer.
Pentagon Jr. vs. LA Park will now headline the 4/4 MLW event in New York City instead.
It will be interesting to see how often Rush comes in to work for Ring of Honor as he's a weekly headliner for CMLL at Arena Mexico on Fridays.
SHANE STRICKLAND UPDATE, CHRIS SABIN AND FLIP GORDON INJURY UPDATES
As previously reported in different Wrestling news outlets, there have been rumblings for some time that WWE has been interested in Strickland (aka Killshot on Lucha Underground) and the belief was that Strickland would start this year in the WWE NXT system. WWE is slated to announce a new class of signings shortly. As previously noted, there was a delay for Strickland due to a contractual concern with his Lucha Underground deal. Strickland worked for the El Rey Network promotion as Killshot. Obviously, with that issue resolved, Strickland would be free and clear to finally sign.
Strickland has been a regular for Major League Wrestling since its relaunch. MLW has been preparing for Strickland's departure for some time and at one point, he was going to be written out of storylines following the MLW Wargames event over the summer of 2018 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, which is why the company booked him to be destroyed and carried out without being able to complete the match. Instead, Strickland turned at the Chicago tapings, playing an angry role where he has come out against the product MLW is producing and the fans who are supporting it, like Bret Hart in WWF in the late 1990s. MLW has been ready to write Strickland out when it was time for him to move on.
Strickland, also a former CZW Champion, has been a regular for WWE conduit EVOLVE Wrestling since this past August. He's been competing since 2009 and has been one of the most in demand independent wrestlers of the last several years. He currently has a series of independent dates announced, which were set before he announced he was free and clear from his Lucha Underground deal.
Ring of Honor announced today that it is believed that Chris Sabin has suffered a torn ACL in his right knee at their TV taping this past Saturday in Atlanta, GA. If that is correct, it would be the second time he has torn that ACL and his third ACL tear over the course of his pro wrestling career. He is slated to be getting an MRI later this week, according to the promotion. If the tear requires surgery, Sabin could be out for upwards of six months, possibly longer. Sabin's ROH deal is scheduled to expire shortly, so where this leaves the former Impact Wrestling Champion going forward remains to be seen.
ROH also announced that Flip Gordon is expected to be out of action for at least four weeks with what is believed to be a sprain to his MCL that was suffered after he executed a running dropkick in the corner this past Sunday while wrestling Tracy Wlliams at the Honor Reigns Supreme event in Concord, NC. That would put him out of the Texas loop in two weeks and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla in California has also announced Gordon has been pulled from their next event. Gordon is also slated for a MRI this week.
Monday, January 14, 2019
Indy Wrestling Upcoming Dates, And Results
- ITV World of Sport's first season will start airing in a Sunday night at 12:35 a.m. time slot starting this coming week. They are hopeful the airing will boost ticket sales for the WOS house how tour which was not doing well.
- Erika Reid is the final name announced for the WSW women's title tournaemnt in Australia. Bandido has also been added to that tour. (thanks to Kevin Chiat)
- The first time an AEW contracted performer has faced a New Japan contracted performer would have been on Saturday when Frankie Kazarian beat Chase Owens for ECCW in Vancouver, BC at their Ballroom Brawl 11 show.
- ECCW results from Friday night in Vancouver before 700 fans: Billy Suede & Travis Williams won four-team TLC match, Nicole Matthews b Nicole Savoy, Christina Von Eerie & Scotty Mac & Daniel Adonis b Derek Drexl & Pete Powers & Adam Ryder, Eddie Osbourne b B-Boy in a street fight, Chase Owens b Rey Hours, Artemis Spencer b Phantasmo to keep the ECCW title.
- ECCW results from Saturday night in Vancouver before a sellout of 800 fans: King of the Yukon won an eight-man tag match, Nicole Matthews b Reia Von Slasher, Drexl b Scotty Mac in a no DQ match, Cat Power & Ashley Sixx b Wiseman to win the ECCW tag titles, Frankie Kazarian b Chase Owens, Tony Baroni b Darby Allin in a no rules match, B-Boy & Bishop & Artemis Spencer b Rey Hours & Phantasmo & Eddie Osbourne.
- Dustin Rhodes (Goldust, using the Dustin Rhodes name), Tiny Lister (Zeus from the late 80s), Scott Hall, Scott Steiner, Boogeyman, and Jake Roberts will be at the Astronomicon 2 on 2/8 to 2/10 in Detroit headlined by Dee Snider at the Windham Gardens in Sterling Heights, MI.
- Defy Wrestling this coming Saturday night in Seattle at Washington Hall has its second anniversary show with Artemis Spencer defending his Defy title against Dezmond Xavier, plus Shane Strickland & Randy Myers & Schaff vs. Christopher Daniels & Frankie Kazarian & Scorpio Sky, Robbie Eagles vs. Cody Chhun and Amerikan Gunz defend the tag titles against Jorel Nelson & Royce Isaacs, as well as a blind draw elimnation match plus the show will be hosted by Joey Ryan and Rich Bocchini. It's a 21 and over show and there are standing room tickets available.
- Bodyslam Pro Wrestling from Saturday night in Aalborg, Denmark before 400 fans: Chuck Mambo b Valentine, Rick Dominick & TAFKA Rayo & Capt. Bodyslam b Erik Sabel & Zach White & Toby Zane, Peter Olisander b Michael Fynne in a ladder match for the Bodyslam title, David Starr b Emertius, Sixt b Betty Rose, Tank & Burnett b Sweden's Elite to become the first tag team champions. (thanks to Kristian Buus Nielsen)
- WOW on AXS on Friday night will have the arrival of Tessa Blanchard, plus Santana Garrett vs. Jungle Grrl for the WOW title, Beast vs. Stephy Slays and Abilene Maverick vs. Fire.
- Ace Romero vs. Simon Gotch has been added to the 2/2 MLW show in Philadelphia.
- PWA from Sunday in Sydney, Australia: Four Nations b Juan Direction to keep tag titles, Shazza McKenzie b Tree Hugger Luchi, Paris De Silva won four-way over Gavin McGavin, Adam Hoffman and Party Boy Jax Jordan, Mat Rodgers b Kai Drake, Robbie Eagles won three-way over Jonah Rock and Adam Brooks, Cavemen Ugg b The Prefects in a handicap match, Jessica Troy b Michael Spencer, Matty Wahlberg b Jimmy Havoc no DQ.
Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling Episode 43
The Final Part of Tennessee Homecoming sees Bam Bam Bundy defend his title vs Doug Gilbert. We also get a look at the bitter rivalry between The LVR BOY and THE KING. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ccLzTunABJc
Mat Memory- Personality Profile on Jake Roberts ( SMW 05-21-1994)
Les Thatcher presents Personality Profile featuring a special interview with new SMW Heavyweight Champion Jake "the Snake" Roberts.
(Smoky Mountain Wrestling, May 21st 1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cn8_KoLCOs4
Mat Memory- Jake Roberts challenges Dirty White Boy (SMW 05-14-1994)
Jake "the Snake" Roberts challenges the Dirty White Boy for the Smoky Mountain heavyweight title.
(Smoky Mountain Wrestling, May 14th 1994) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BdJKf4AKfFg
Bruce Prichard Shoots On Dave Meltzer and Dirtsheets.. And On Meltzer's Opinion Of Bruce's Podcast
Bruce Prichard shoots all over Dave Meltzer and other dirt sheet writers, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwhdGqOdX2M&t=204s About Melzer's opinion of Bruce's podcast. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScVWNG9vY7U&t=1s
RING OF HONOR NEWS AND NOTES
Tracy Williams and the former Justin Gabriel, PJ Black, have signed with Ring of Honor. We are hearing there is another signing in the works that may be announced soon.
Joey Mercury returned to work for Ring of Honor over the weekend, the first time he has been back as a Producer since "All In" weekend, where he had been arrested on what later turned out to be false charges.
Bully Ray did not wrestle over the weekend but was working behind the scenes.
NWA President Billy Corgan was backstage at the Ring of Honor TV taping in Atlanta, GA.
The morale backstage was said to have been really good with the exception of the injuries to Chris Sabin and Flip Gordon. There is no official update on either of them as of this writing.
The next dates for the promotion are Thursday 1/24 in Dallas, Texas, Friday 1/25 in Houston, Texas and Saturday 1/26 in San Antonio, Texas, all of which are being billed as the Road to G1 Supercard and will feature a "Tag Wars" theme.
Lance Storm: "Dave Meltzer Has Lost Perspective"
Lance Storm addresses some of his issues with Dave Meltzer; his constant nitpicking, star ratings and his bias of Japanese-style pro wrestling. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97L7l_rSGeU&t=18s
Roger Malcolm vs Nic Noble Supreme Heavyweight Title Match 1/12/19 (Indiana's Supreme Wrestling)
"Tailor Made" Roger Malcolm challenges Supreme Heavyweight Champion "Pure Evil" Nic Noble w/ "Devious" Darrin O'Neal for the title 1/12/2019. Alexander Smith is your special guest commentator. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhejf0iqSoc
Sunday, January 13, 2019
MLW's Salina de la Renta On The Shootin' The Shiznit Podcast
t’s time for a brand new episode of “Shootin’ The Shiznit!” Brian Tramel sits down with Salina de la Renta for Episode 178. Salina joins BT to talk about growing up in Puerto Rico, training to be a wrestler, why she uses the cane, working with Court Bauer, her first match, Low-Ki, working with Konnan, thoughts about WWE, sex toys and much more!
https://soundcloud.com/shootintheshiznit/salina-de-la-renta-episode-178
https://soundcloud.com/shootintheshiznit/salina-de-la-renta-episode-178
Indy Dates And Results
- Kellyanne was announced for the World Series Wrestling women's title tournament in March.
- Melbourne City Wrestling announced the return of Mikey Nicholls (Nick Miller in NXT) as well as Tome Filip vs. Stevie Filip on 2/2. They will also work with SPW in New Zealand to promote an Australian/New Zealand super show on 7/13 in Invercargill, New Zealand.
- MCW results from last night in Melbourne: Robbie Eagles won three-way over Jett Rouka and Tyson Baxter, Indi Hartwell b Tarlee, Shazza McKenzie b Avary, Dowie James & Adam Brooks b Mitch Waterman & Nick Bury and Elliot Sexton & Jonah Rock to win the tag team titles, Jimmy Havoc b Ritchie Taylor in a no DQ match, Slex b Rat Daddy to keep the Intercommonwealth title Gino Gambino b Mike Burr to keep the MCW title. Gambino came out with a new belt saying he was a real world champion how that he's defended the title in the U.K. They set up a Gambino vs. Slex double title match. This was Rock's last match with the promtion as he's headed to WWE.
- Limitless Wrestling from Friday night in Westbrook, ME: JT Dunn & MJF b Ace Romero & Anthony Greene, Ashley Vox b Kris Statlander, Andrew Everett b Josh Briggs, Chris Dickinson b Simon Grimm, Main State Posse b Thick Boys & Puf, Anthony Gagnone & Amazing Red b Private Party, Mr. Grim b Brett Domino, Brandon Kirk won six-way over Ace Austin, Willow Nightingale, Jordan Oliver, Ophidian and Whipster, Austin Theory & Christian Casanova b Harlow O'Hara & Pepper Parks.
- West Coast Pro Wrestling from Friday night in South San Francisco before 150+: Jhen Giggalow b Cordova Levi Shapiro b Keita Murray, Johnny Dynamo b Vinny Wasco, Marcus Lewis b Derek Slade, Tyler Bateman won three-way over Luchasaurus and RJ Samuels, Darby Allin b Steven Tesario (best match on show), Terex DDQ Will Hobbs, Hammerstone b Facade. Next show is 3/1 at the State Room in South San Francisco.
- MWE last night in Eden Prairie, MN for the return of Nikita Koloff for his first pro wrestling show in the Twin Cities, where he grew up, in 27 years. Levy Cruise b Storm Grayson, Tony Kozina b Angel Dorado, Mitch Paradise b Kevin Lee Davidson, Danny Duggan b Nick Nelson, Mentallo b Roy Gordon. Koloff had a confrontation with Paradise. Next show in Eden Prairie will be on 2/9 at Champions Hall.
- Kevin Sullivan and Mick Foley worked a WBW show last night in Oregon, OH. Foley did an autograph appearance at the show and was special ringside enforcer for a match with Joseline Navarro vs. Lady Frost. Kevin Sullivan ran the show backstage.
WWA (Kentucky)- Hysteria 79 - Curtain Call 2018
t all comes down to this: The final WWA show of 2018.
-In the Main Event, The Regime finally collides with the System and Tiffany Nova in a four on four elimination tag team match. Who will come out on top, and will CCW return to back up his brother?
-After weeks of back and forth mind games, Krutch and Logan Abell finally go one on one.
-Josiah and Jordan Whittaker finally get their hands on each other after months of their heated rivalry.
-Alexander Knight is the new National Champion! Tonight, Tyler Hawkins gets his rematch.
All of this plus Stonewall, Ballin' with Finesse, Vanderpool, the Queen, a big return and a look at a debuting superstar! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvdrGmya28c&t=1s
Reality of Wrestling TV: Episode 236
Reality of Wrestling) is a wrestling promotion owned by Booker T that runs out of Houston, Texas showcasing the top unsigned talent from around the world in a weekly episodic series. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQgCViBwq-Y&t=1s
Defiant Wrestling's- Loaded #6: PAC Vs David Starr! Full Show
PAC (aka WWE's Neville) returns home to Newcastle, England, and faces David Starr on Defiant Wrestling's Loaded!
The legendary British wrestling trainer Marty Jones introduces Defiant to two of the hottest upcoming young talents in the UK. Omari - back in action for the first time since being attacked by Nathan Cruz - takes on Conor Renshaw, while SCC are in tag team action in General Ameen's open invitational challenge. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NWiRhF4rKRI
Billy Gunn Talks Upcoming Role In All Elite Wrestling, Comments On AEW Double Or Nothing Rally
After last Tuesday's Double Or Nothing Rally in Jacksonville, Florida, All Elite Wrestling has garnered a lot of attention from press and pro wrestling fans alike. Among the announcements, Chris Jericho signed a three year contract with AEW, PAC, Frankie Kazarian, Scorpio Sky, & Christopher Daniels are among the confirmed performers, and they also announced two upcoming shows, the first being AEW Double Or Nothing, taking place on Saturday, May 25 in Las Vegas at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and a second show, yet to be dated, being held in Jacksonville, Florida. They plan to donate a large portion of the Jacksonville show's proceeds to victims of gun violence.
Former WWE superstar, Billy Gunn was a guest on Busted Open Radio to discuss his current position with All Elite Wrestling, as it was announced that he signed on as a producer for their show. Gunn explained that AEW is brand new territory and they're still making decisions regarding who else will be producing. Gunn also mentioned that he's open minded to working as a talent.
"I don't know a lot of what's going on," Gunn admitted. "I know I'm the only producer that they have right now, so my role as of right now is just - agent. I might work a little bit also, I might be talent too, which is okay with me. I mean, I work everywhere else, I might as well work for the company that I work for. I wish I could answer that. I really don't know, because like I said, this literally just happened this week, so we're still in a process of trying to get things together, so as soon as I know more, then I'll be able to speak on that a little bit more."
Gunn was in attendance at the Double Or Nothing Rally on Tuesday, and he spoke in-depth about the excitement radiating through the crowd of people during the rally. Gunn enjoyed the moments he had with his youngest son, Austin, as he helped him understand the gravity of the event.
"It was exciting because, Austin, my youngest son, was with me and he was sitting there," Gunn explained. "And I'm not really so much watching the stage, I'm watching the people and how excited, and how much they were paying attention, and how much they were in to what was going on. And I was literally was just smiling the entire time and just going, 'This is gonna be awesome. This is going to be a lot of fun. This is why I got in the business in the first place.' And it was just exciting, one, to sit there with Austin and share what's going on, because he's in the business, actually.
"And it's cool to tell him, of course being my son, he's been in this business forever, his whole life, but its fun to tell him, to let understand, and point out certain things that I wouldn't normally get to do is understating what's going on. The gravity of what's happening. This startup company that's going to be great. And to see the people, and everybody around, and everybody backstage was awesome. Everybody's just super excited about this, which they should be."
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