Wednesday, February 6, 2019
Mat Memory- Masked Superstar vs Jerry Crusher Blackwell
March 7, 1985. Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzVY1Mujl5o
Mat Memory- The Masked Superstar vs Tom Zenk
December 12, 1984. Las Vegas, Nevada. Post match interview with The Masked Superstar and Sheik Adnan El-Kaissey included. Pro Wrestling USA TV taping. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pq0eetLLtl4
Mat Memory- Blackwel & Slaughter vs Masked Superstar & King Tonga (HAKI) & Sheik Adnan Al Kassey
The Damien Wayne Saga New South Championship Wrestling
Damien Wayne may have quit New South and here is how it happened.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qecwHxiR05g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qecwHxiR05g
Women of Honor: Rockelle Vaughn vs Kelly Klein
Women of Honor World Champion Kelly Klein defends her title against WOH newcomer Rockelle Vaughn.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDwjkwDH_Q4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jDwjkwDH_Q4
Capitol Wrestling - Episode 96: Mike Law vs Timmy Danger - Sapphire TV Title Match
This Week on Capitol Wrestling TV, Timmy Danger finally gets his Sapphire TV Match he earned by winning the Torneo De Nada back in July. Will Mike Law leave Hoboken with the TV Title still on his shoulder or will the power of the Danger Sanctuary be too much for "The Colossal One"?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bXUmbkMznc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bXUmbkMznc
TWO LAWSUITS FILED OVER LUCHA UNDERGROUND CONTRACT ISSUES
Two lawsuits have been filed regarding Lucha Underground's contracts.
Pro Wrestling Sheet reported that El Hijo del Fantasma, who goes by the name King Cuerno on Lucha Underground, filed a lawsuit in California against the El Rey Network and Baba-G Productions, the production company behind LU. In the lawsuit, Fantasma is claiming that both El Rey and Baba-G have illegally restricted him and other wrestlers from “engaging in their lawful profession”.
Documents obtained by Pro Wrestling Sheet said that those under Lucha Underground contracts are making less than $4,000 a year compared to other wrestling promotions who offer a living wage. Fantasma claims to have lost thousands of dollars as a result of the contract, and is seeking both putative and actual damages.
Lucha Central talked to Fantasma’s attorney, Andre Verdun, who said that a class-action lawsuit was being worked on in addition to Fantasma’s suit. The site later reported that Kobra Moon, Joey Ryan, Fantasma and Ivelisse are the names attached to this specific suit.
The situation regarding Lucha Underground contracts has flared up in recent weeks, most notably when Ivelisse wrote a since-deleted statement on social media saying that she was “being legally held hostage” by the company after they wouldn’t release her from her contract following the end of the fourth season.
Lucha Underground hasn’t aired a new episode since November. The fate of the promotion and if it will continue for a fifth season is currently unknown.
AJ STYLES, USOS AND DOLPH ZIGGLER WWE UPDATES
AJ Styles - The former WWE Champion denied he had come to terms with WWE on a new deal on Twitter several days ago. We are told the two sides have been in discussions for some time and that WWE has made a strong play to keep Styles. Obviously, given Styles' relationships with The Young Bucks and others now in the All Elite Wrestling fold, one would think there is strong interest in acquiring him if he opts to leave WWE.
The Usos - It's been told by multiple sources that the duo's current deals are slated to expire in April. WWE has been in discussions with the former Tag Team Champions about a new deal.
Dolph Ziggler - many news sources have been told that the company's "relationship" with Ziggler is continuing.
Tuesday, February 5, 2019
Andy Dalton Comments On MJF - AAW Pro Wrestling
Andy Dalton comments on his match with MJF this Friday night at AFS Cinema in Austin, TX
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdz1bzqyA90
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdz1bzqyA90
AEW - The Road To Double Or Nothing - Episode 02
As Double or Nothing rapidly approaches, All Elite Wrestling Continues to build its roaster with fresh, sometimes non-traditional talent that they believe is what today's fans will get truly excited about.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUtWw9j7HQU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUtWw9j7HQU
AIWF Mid Atlantic Wrestling- Midatlantic 354
After the problems Commissioner Dave had when he got Kevin Phoenix to sign his new contract, Dave decided to make good on some of the promises he made. Wonder how this will go?. Our classic match features one of the top talents of the 90's in the AIWF Badd Brad, as he takes on the Indian Outlaw from 1995. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE7Do3yW7ZY
JIM CORNETTE DOING COMMENTARY FOR CROCKETT CUP, LEGENDS TO APPEAR
The NWA has revealed the commentary team for the return of the Crockett Cup tag team tournament.
In a video uploaded by the NWA today, Jim Cornette announced that he'll be doing color commentary for the event. The NWA's Joe Galli and ROH's Ian Riccaboni will be calling the show with him.
The NWA is partnering with ROH for the Crockett Cup. It's taking place at Cabarrus Arena in Concord, North Carolina on Saturday, April 27.
Cornette and Galli were also on commentary for the NWA's 70th Anniversary Show this past October.
Cornette also announced that The Rock 'n' Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson), The Midnight Express (Bobby Eaton, Dennis Condrey, Stan Lane & Cornette), Nikita Koloff, and Magnum TA will be appearing at the Crockett Cup.
Jax Dane & Crimson qualified for the Crockett Cup by defeating Caleb Konley & Jay Bradley at last month's NWA pop-up event. Villain Enterprises (PCO & Brody King) then became the second team to qualify for the Crockett Cup by winning last month's ROH Tag Wars tournament.
Cornette noted that there will be teams from ROH, the NWA, Mexico, Japan, and all over the globe in the Crockett Cup. Tickets for the show go on sale for HonorClub members at 10 a.m. Eastern time tomorrow (Wednesday, February 6). They'll go on sale to the general public at 10 a.m. Eastern this Friday.
MLW Notes
Lucha star Daga will return to the promotion on Saturday 3/2 in Chicago and will be working for MLW regularly going forward at that point. That will be the date of the company's next live special on BeIN Sports. The promotion is teasing Teddy Hart vs. MJF for that event, which has been titled Intimidation Games.
The promotion has also announced that Jimmy Havoc will be returning shortly.
Tickets for the 6/1 return to the 2300 Arena go on sale this Friday at 10 AM.
Davey Boy Smith's daughter Georgia did some backstage interviews over the weekend for the promotion. There's no word if she will be used beyond that.
Major League Wrestling has announced new MLW Champion Tom Lawlor was "attacked" during his first press conference as Champion. MLW was filming material for their TV show this past Sunday in Philadelphia, so if any footage of this shows up, that's when it was shot.
Jerry Lawler vs Chris Styles + Matt Riviera/Jerry Lawler Feud Leading into Thunderdome Cage - 2/2/19
Jerry "The King" Lawler takes on Chris Styles, right here in Studio A. Plus, we take a look at the storied rivalry between Jerry Lawler & Matt Riviera that has led the Thunderdome Steel Cage match coming up on Feb 16th in Jackson, TN at Oman Arena. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHegQaWUtFA
Willie Mack Has Had Enough | NWA National Championship Match (2019)
In this full match done in partnership with Championship Wrestling From Hollywood, NWA National Champion Willie Mack has had enough and does what it takes to get the respect he feels he deserves in pro wrestling.
Is Jay Bradley being a bully, a coward or a chicken?
Willie Mack vs. Jay Bradley for the NWA National Championship
Gee, Not THIS again (rolls eyes)- WWE ADVERTISING 'INTERNATIONAL SUPERSTAR SHAKEUP' FOR APRIL
Didn't they JUST DO THIS, acouple months ago? So much for that 'big announcement' that things would be different. The BIG ANNOUNCEMENT translates into what you see here, nothing changes because nothing really is gonna change, LOL. Just go back to the old reliable, yet predictable things that really don't 'shake up' a fucking thing.
The next Superstar Shakeup seems to have a date.
A promo that aired in Canada during Raw last night showed Scott Stanford announcing an ‘International Superstar Shakeup’ that would take place on April 15 and 16 at the Bell Centre in Montreal. The significance of the world ‘international’ wasn’t explained.
The Superstar Shakeup replaced the WWE Draft last year as a way to move Raw wrestlers to SmackDown and vice versa. Whereas the WWE Draft had more formal rules regarding draft picks and trades, the Superstar Shakeup is more vague in the way Raw and SmackDown talent are traded. Last year’s notable jumps included The Miz, Baron Corbin and The Riott Squad to Raw while Asuka, Samoa Joe and Jeff Hardy went to SmackDown.
NXT stars are also included in the Shakeup: Sanity and Andrade went to SmackDown while Drew McIntyre went to Raw.
A Intercontinental title match between champion Bobby Lashley and Seth Rollins was also announced for the Raw taping in Montreal.
Ring Of Honor Notes
Brian Milonas of the Bouncers has signed a contract with Ring of Honor.
ROH will make its Pacific Northwest live event this June.
The Briscoes & Shane Taylor vs. Cheeseburger & Ryan Nova & Eli Isom has been added to this Friday's TV taping in Lakeland, Florida.
NWA Champion Nick Aldis vs. PJ Black is set for next week's Ring of Honor TV, airing for Sinclair Broadcast Group affiliates.
Monday, February 4, 2019
Mat Memory- WWA (Indiana) Bruiser, Carter, and Cholak vs. Wojo, Graham Jr., and The Wild Hoggs
From sometime in 1984, this footage features David McLane and George Cannon on commentary. WWA wrestling was broadcast on Channel 6 out of Indianapolis at this time. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8xK1rt3ElI&t=5s
Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling Episode 46 2/2/19
The King Jerry Lawler is in action vs Chris Styles this week as he prepares for battle against The LVR Boy, Colton Cage looks to showcase his talents in singles action, and Big Mick Vicious looks to gain a big win vs Matt Starr. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l_WMfc6LwXc
PWCI This Week - #161 United Wrestling Coalition
On the show this week we head out to Homer, IL to check out the main event from their most recent event back in October - a hardcore match for the UWC Online champion between Jimmy Karryt taking on Shank Barzini! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TddltUpo8kg
New Footage Emerges Following Loaded; General Ameen Issues Statement (Defiant Wrestling)
An important update for this Saturday's PPV 'Unstoppable', as well as an update on the on-going sunglasses investigation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nREMcMw9ieU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nREMcMw9ieU
Top WWE Elimination Chamber Match Revealed When It Shouldn't Have? ( UUHH OOOHH)
Local advertisements in the Houston area feature the graphic below, which reveals all of the teams involved in the WWE Elimination Chamber match for the The Women's Tag Team Championship.
The teams officially announced for the match so far are The IIconics, Tamina & Nia Jax, Mandy Rose & Sonya Deville and Liv Morgan & Sarah Logan. The advertisement also lists Sasha Banks& Bayley, as well as the team of Naomi & Carmella.
Sasha Banks and Bayley are scheduled to face Alicia Fox & Nikki Cross on tonight's RAW to qualify for the match. On SmackDown, teams have been able to simply declare themselves in the match, so it's likely that Naomi & Carmella will announce themselves in the bout this week.
The WWE Elimination Chamber pay-per-view takes place on February 17 from the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.
Article In Forbes Magazine About Contract Tampering In Pro Wrestling.
Alfred Konuwa has an article at Forbes about contract tampering in pro wrestling. In the story, ESPN front office insider Bobby Marks was asked about WWE publicly announcing that Dean Ambrose will not be renewing his contract and if that can be considered contract tampering.
"I think [Dean Ambrose] would have a strong case based on it impacting his future earnings though I wouldn't consider it tampering," Marks said
Pro AWF TV (Minnesota)- AWF on 45TV - Episode 130 (Crixus vs Roy Gordon, The System's Chat Room)
Original Air Date - February 2nd, 2019
This week on the AWF, a clash of styles as Speed takes on Strength!! It's Roy 'Flash' Gordon vs Crixus!
Plus, it's the debut of The System's Chat Room and the Rug of Truth!! Expect twists, turns, and plot twists!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gnBJEhee0Do
EVERYTHING'S BIGGER | NWA One Nation 001 w/Willie Mack (2019)
NWA National Champion Willie Mack won the title at #NWA70 back in October. At that event, Willie Mack wanted to see his journey documented like #TenPoundsOfGold.
The series #OneNation takes up the journey of Willie Mack as he hopes to defend the NWA National Championship in all 50 states of America.
In this episode one, Willie Mack takes the famed NWA National Title to Ring of Honor Wrestling as he appears for Tag Wars.
Also he's confronted by a wrestler with an axe to grind against the National Wrestling Alliance.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfnvL7Q0G_k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfnvL7Q0G_k
Older Posts From My Past When I worked In Wrestling
I went to acouple old Angelfire web pages where I knew I had some older things I posted in the past, and decided to post the links to them here. Especially since some people think they're getting themselves over by flexing their Twitter muscles claiming I never worked in the business and have no understanding of it. Since I love saying that proof is a mother fucker, and I'm a mother fucker who has proof... This always serves as a great reminder to those who flex them Rwitter muscles but really don't, have a clue.
This is an article on an old web page that Evan Ginzburg, associate producer of The Wrestler and 350 Days used to run when he had a monthly newsletter called Wrestling Then And Now. It's about locally promoting my very first show for WWA New England, which was owned by former WWF referee Fred Sparta and would later feature acouple different WWF training Dojos on his shows.
http://www.angelfire.com/wrestling3/thenandnow/articles/promoter.html
In order to be a promoter you usually have to be a resident of the state you're promoting in (If that state has, a commission like NH does), or a company gets someone who lives in that state to help get the licence so they can run shows in that particular state. So I had a TON of interaction with the NH State Boxing And Wrestling Commission.
Two months later in the next town of Farmington, NH I locally promoted a show that had, a WWF Training Dojo on it that featured Jeff Jarrett, Kurt Angle (managed by Dory Funk jr.), William Regal, Walter ' Killer' Kowalski, and more.
Before that was this, How I got my break to work in the business thanks to former WWF wrestler Sylvano Sousa, who owned The Atlantic Wrestling Federation. http://prowrestlingtapes.angelfire.com/awf.html
Then came the chance to work and be the local promoter for WWA New England.
http://prowrestlingtapes.angelfire.com/WWA.html
And after that came the chance to do the same thing and more, for the Eastern Wrestling Alliance (when they were based in Maine).
http://prowrestlingtapes.angelfire.com/ewa.html
All three companies gave me a great opportunity to watch the booking process, watch how some matches were laid out, how 4 half hour TV shows (that the EWA did for a station in Portland, Maine) was done, and to gain knowledge by the very people who still train wrestlers to this day like Tom Prichard and Dory Funk jr. Among others. So while guys like Mike Johnson, Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell and the at least twenty other sites on Twitter may never had any foot in the door of actually working for a company, I can put guys like Bischoff who's good for saying that writers like myself have no clear understanding of the business in check by showing, I do.. Actually have more than a clue.
Proof is and will always be, a wonderful thing. :)
This is an article on an old web page that Evan Ginzburg, associate producer of The Wrestler and 350 Days used to run when he had a monthly newsletter called Wrestling Then And Now. It's about locally promoting my very first show for WWA New England, which was owned by former WWF referee Fred Sparta and would later feature acouple different WWF training Dojos on his shows.
http://www.angelfire.com/wrestling3/thenandnow/articles/promoter.html
In order to be a promoter you usually have to be a resident of the state you're promoting in (If that state has, a commission like NH does), or a company gets someone who lives in that state to help get the licence so they can run shows in that particular state. So I had a TON of interaction with the NH State Boxing And Wrestling Commission.
Two months later in the next town of Farmington, NH I locally promoted a show that had, a WWF Training Dojo on it that featured Jeff Jarrett, Kurt Angle (managed by Dory Funk jr.), William Regal, Walter ' Killer' Kowalski, and more.
Before that was this, How I got my break to work in the business thanks to former WWF wrestler Sylvano Sousa, who owned The Atlantic Wrestling Federation. http://prowrestlingtapes.angelfire.com/awf.html
Then came the chance to work and be the local promoter for WWA New England.
http://prowrestlingtapes.angelfire.com/WWA.html
And after that came the chance to do the same thing and more, for the Eastern Wrestling Alliance (when they were based in Maine).
http://prowrestlingtapes.angelfire.com/ewa.html
All three companies gave me a great opportunity to watch the booking process, watch how some matches were laid out, how 4 half hour TV shows (that the EWA did for a station in Portland, Maine) was done, and to gain knowledge by the very people who still train wrestlers to this day like Tom Prichard and Dory Funk jr. Among others. So while guys like Mike Johnson, Wade Keller, Bruce Mitchell and the at least twenty other sites on Twitter may never had any foot in the door of actually working for a company, I can put guys like Bischoff who's good for saying that writers like myself have no clear understanding of the business in check by showing, I do.. Actually have more than a clue.
Proof is and will always be, a wonderful thing. :)
Sunday, February 3, 2019
Mat Memory- Billy Robinson & Les Thornton vs. Terry & Dory Funk, Jr. (All Japan)
AJPW World's Strongest Tag League, 12/3/80 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKC6d9zTgRw
PCO Reflects On His Initial Run In WWE, His Problems With The Kliq's Shawn Michaels & Diesel
Ring of Honor's PCO recently took the time for an in-depth interview with Sportingnews.com. Among the topics discussed, PCO looked back on his first time being a part of the WWE roster and the controversial way in which he, and others, were released from the company. PCO also anticipates a successful future, and he revealed that ROH has assured him of big plans ahead.
PCO explained that his newfound determination and success as a performer can be attributed to wisdom he's gained through a life in the professional wrestling business. Listening to others, eating right, and learning gymnastics are a few of the tactics PCO incorporates in to his everyday life in hopes to see further success.
"With age comes experience and I'm now at a point in my life where I'm wise enough to realize what I need to do to achieve success, and more importantly, to be happy" PCO said. "I listen to people more these days, when there was a time when I would only listen to myself. I've been wrestling since I was 16 years old so I've been around this crazy world long enough to make my own mistakes and see the mistakes made by others. Back in the day, I would react a lot more different to how I'd handle things now, but to do that takes time and I think that's a big reason why I'm enjoying wrestling today.
"I've listened so much more in the last 18 months than what I have in the 30 years before," PCO continued. "When I made the decision to go all the way with the PCO character, I had to put everything into it. I started to eat right, live right, look after my body so I could give myself the best possible chance of realizing my dream of becoming a world champion in one of the big companies. I enrolled in gymnastics class to get as flexible as possible and now I'm doing moonsaults and backflips easier than I could ever manage. If this is going to be my last run then I had to give it everything from the start."
In WWE, PCO was recognized as Jean-Pierre LaFitte, a descendant of the real-life pirate named Jean LaFitte. Despite a three month feud with Bret Hart and a hopeful future, backstage issues with The Kliq's Shawn Michaels and Diesel would result in PCO's release from WWE. PCO claims that his relationship with Vince McMahon seemed intact after everything occurred, however, WWE "wasn't a nice place to work" and they promptly let him go.
"[The Kliq] had Vince McMahon's ear, I still think I was okay with Vince because he gave the Jean Pierre Lafitte character a lot of support, and allowed me to work with Bret Hart on a regular basis," PCO explained. "Today in 2019, it's very easy to blame the likes of Diesel and Shawn Michaels for whatever happened back then, but I could've handled the situation a lot better too. The main issue for me is that these guys were playing around with the livelihoods of so many people and they didn't care about what financial pressures people were under. The amount of wrestlers they kept down or got fired just so they could keep the money and spotlight on themselves was something that I thought needed to be spoken up about.
"My biggest falling out with them came when I refused to do a job for Diesel when we were working in Montreal," PCO said. "I'd been told the plan was to go back there at some point for another match and I don't believe it made sense for me to lose clean. This made them all go a little bit crazy and soon after I was gone from the WWE. Vince still held me in some regard because he came to me with other ideas, but it wasn't a nice place to work and I got my release a little bit later."
With the stable of Villain Enterprises following alongside him, PCO is ready to make waves in the world of Ring of Honor. PCO revealed that ROH made a big fuss about signing him and they've acknowledged that there are big plans in his future.
"Several things jumped out at me. First, they have a locker room full of the best wrestlers in the world who go out there every single night and never give less than 100% to the fans," PCO said. "Secondly, they made a big fuss of me and convinced me that my future there was going to be a memorable one. When you've spent the bulk of your whole career trying desperately to convince people that you have what it takes and they're unsure, it becomes frustrating. Ring of Honor made it clear from our very first conversation that they wanted me, that they had big plans for me, and that they were fully behind PCO. I've only been here a very short time as it was December when I signed, but I'm happy so far, and please keep watching our shows because they're only going to get better."
More on Les Thornton
Former NWA Junior Heavyweight champion Les Thornton has passed away at the age of 84.
The news first broke on Facebook, where his wife Terry wrote the following (via Slam Sports http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Wrestling/2019/02/03/22792238.html ): "It is with great sadness we share that Les Thornton peacefully took his leave on February 1, 2019 at 11:15 am, with his devoted wife, Terry at his side."
Born in Manchester, England, Thornton entered professional wrestling in 1957 and at one point trained in Billy Robinson’s Snake Pit, where he learned technical wrestling and submissions. He traveled to the United States in 1970 and won the NWA Junior Heavyweight championship on six occasions between 1980 and 1983.
In 1984, he was one of only a handful of people that joined the WWE when they purchased Georgia Championship Wrestling. He was used primarily as a jobber, but was also a part of coordinating their house shows in the Middle East.
He retired in 1990 and had been living in Canada running a gym prior to his death.
The Facebook post further said: "In honour of Les' wishes there will be no funeral service. Instead, those wishing to pay respects are invited to make a donation to the Calgary Humane Society."
EVOLVE Mini-Doc: NXT EVOLVEs
This EVOLVE Mini-Doc examines the historic dynamic between NXT and EVOLVE.
The last six months have seen NXT enter a relationship with EVOLVE for the benefit of independent wrestling. It has created a synergy that has resulted in some of the most unique matches, happenings and cards that have ever been seen in professional wrestling.
We have witnessed NXT Superstars put on classics in EVOLVE. We have seen EVOLVE stars featured on WWE.com and on WWE social media. The goal is to strengthen the independent wrestling scene.
The future is bright as NXT Superstar Adam Cole returns to EVOLVE Wrestling at EVOLVE 121 in Atlanta, GA and EVOLVE 122 in Concord, NC and Ricochet returns at EVOLVE 123 in Melrose, MA and EVOLVE 124 in Queens, NY.
Find out what’s next and come see EVOLVE Wrestling live:
- Feb 15th - Atlanta, GA
- Feb 16th - Concord, NC
- Mar 15th - Melrose, MA
- Mar 16th - Queens, NY
- Apr 4th - Queens, NY
- Apr 13th - Ybor City, FL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTagcCu3A6M
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mTagcCu3A6M
Defiant Wrestling's Loaded #9: Two Championship Matches + PAC Addresses His Hometown Crowd
The final stop before Unstoppable in Manchester on February 9th... Two World Championship matches and PAC addresses his hometown crowd in Newcastle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=le25r0wMnvM
MLW SUPERFIGHT
LIVE from Philadelphia's historic 2300 Arena Major League Wrestling presents the first-ever SUPERFIGHT!
"Filthy" Tom Lawlor challenges the reigning World Heavyweight Champion Low Ki (presented by Salina de la Renta).
The World Tag Team Champions Pentagon Jr & Rey Fenix collectively known as the Lucha Bros square off with the undefeated Hart Foundation.
In a grudge match, Kotto Brazil battles Ricky "El Sicario" Martinez (presented Salina de la Renta) and much more.
Join a sold out crowd in South Philadelphia for a night of championship wrestling. It's SUPERFIGHT!!!!!!!!!
NWA NOTES
The 4/27 Crockett Cup event in Concord, NC will officially go on sale this Friday. Teams already set for the tournament are The War Kings (Jax Dane and Crimson) and Villian Enterprises' Brody King and PCO.
NWA Champion Nick Aldis will defend the title against Leland Race for Harley Race’s World League Wrestling in Moscow Hills, Missouri on 3/9.
NWA National Champion Willie Mack will be working this weekend's Ring of Honor events in Lakeland and Miami, Florida.
Aldis appeared on the Two Man Power Trip Podcast and discussed the importance of being the NWA Champion, commenting, “If like me you are a student of the game and you study the history of the business you understand the significance of the ten pounds of gold, the NWA World Championship. You see the people that have held it and you appreciate the fact that it is the same belt and you are a part of that lineage and that is never something I am not going to take pride in. I'm sure Cody would tell you the same thing if you asked him and almost everyone else who has held it. That is sort of the fundamental answer but the other part of it is that it has been very rewarding to be part of something that was absolutely a start up from the very beginning and pretty much from day one. I was the first guy on the ship and that is a cool feeling because my personal journey was the journey of the actual title and to say that pretty much it was on life support in 2017 and to get to All In on September 1st and in just a little over a year be in pretty much the most talked about match of the year and certainly the best built match and certainly in terms of the emotional response it would be hard pressed to find anything that tops that match and the way we did everything. In many ways it is sort of like a validation of me because I proved that when I was allowed to do things my way I could make this work and I could make it really important and make it mean something. I think the business is about moments. I don't care as much about having a great match as I do having a great moment. Ultimately when you look back at the history of the business financially and from a sentimental point of view it is the moments you remember. You remember Hogan slamming Andre, you remember Rock and Hogan staring down face to face or Steve Austin driving the beer truck and it is the moments. You don't remember every single moment of the match and every single spot, every single headlock, every single armdrag. You remember the moments and that is what I got in the business to do and it was nice to be able to prove that when I was allowed to trust my instincts and do it exactly my way.
LES THORNTON PASSES AWAY
It's been reported the passing of former NWA and World Junior Heavyweight Champion Les Thornton, who passed away at the age of 84 on 2/1. The news of Thornton's passing was first reported by Canada's Slam! Wrestling following a Facebook announcement, which read:
"It is with great sadness we share that Les Thornton peacefully took his leave on February 1, 2019 at 11:15 am, with his devoted wife, Terry at his side. In honour of Les' wishes there will be no funeral service. Instead, those wishing to pay respects are invited to make a donation to the Calgary Humane Society
The British star was considered an incredible in-ring worker and legitimate tough guy, working across the world in Great Britain, Canada's Stampede Wrestling, and a number of National Wrestling Alliance territories, including Texas, Georgia and Los Angeles. He held the NWA Junior Heavyweight Championship on five different occasions. He migrated over to the WWF following the purchase of Georgia Championship Wrestling and was positioned as an undercard talent and coordinated international shows for the company in the Middle East.
Les Thatcher noted:
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Les Thornton at age 84 on February 1st. A serious wrestler & solid worker who always gave you a hell of a match. Go with God my brother & know you will be remembered with love & respect! ??????????????— Les Thatcher (@LesThatcher) February 3, 2019
Saturday, February 2, 2019
AIWF Mid Atlantic Wrestling- Midatlantic 353
ell we have our first episode featuring a match from 2019, as James Anthony takes on newcomer Damien Bennett. Our classic match is loaded with beef as The Intimadator takes on Roadblock Rex from 1995. Two big men that don't give an inch, who will fall first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTHc6K8bW4s
PCO on ROH, Marty Jannetty Jacques Rougeau & More!
PCO on ROH, Marty Jannetty Jacques Rougeau & More!
GNW Podcast Feb 2 2019 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ocPf1LhkP_U
Appalachian Mountain Wrestling- AMW-TV Episode 126: February 2, 2019
AMW Title Tournament comes with...
Big Rig Jake vs. Eric Porter
hear from the new AMW Tag Champions the HEATSEEKERS
Beau James, Stan Lee and the Mega Destroyer with Lemonjuice McGee
introducing AMWs Newest Star Ray Waddell
TV Main Event from AMW FIRE ON THE MOUNTAIN
TRIPLE THREAT MATCH
Stan Sierra vs. Derek Neal vs. Kyle Maggard
House of Glory Wrestling's 8th Anniversary Show
HOG 8 was recorded on 12/15/18 at The NYC Arena in Queens NY
Featuring:
Ken Broadway vs Matt Travis (Cage Match)
LAX vs Amazing Red & Smiley
Shane Strickland vs Anthony Gangone
And More...
We return to NYC on Saturday February 9th for "HOG: Recapture The Glory" Featuring Pentagon Jr, Fenix, LAX, Sami Callihan, and Jordynne Grace. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YDcGmHNJe4
If I Ever Needed A Reason To NOT Watch RAW, Here It Is- JEFF JARRETT TO WRESTLE ON RAW
Since he's a 'producer' now, I bet he 'produces' his own win come Monday.
WWE has added the following to the advertised lineup for Monday's Raw: *WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett versus Elias.
WWE has added the following to the advertised lineup for Monday's Raw: *WWE Hall of Famer Jeff Jarrett versus Elias.
Friday, February 1, 2019
Mat Memory- IWA Championship Wrestling - Rock & Roll Express vs Iceman King Parsons & Johnny Mantel
Rob Russen's IWA became the most popular and successful indie promotion in the 90s by matching big name stars in action packed, family oriented matches like this one pitting the 6 time world tag team champions The Rock & Roll Express vs Texas legends Iceman King Parsons & Johnny Mantel from the Horseshoe Casino in Bossier City, LA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tT19TUHlrk
Mat Memory- ICEMAN PARSONS WINS THE WORLD CLASS WORLD TITLE 1988 (w/promo)
Ending clip of the match.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK77p6sSrJQ
Promo as Champion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NveO7p1Mlrw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DK77p6sSrJQ
Promo as Champion.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NveO7p1Mlrw
Insane Championship Wrestling - ICW- ICW Fight Club #116
Featuring Lionheart vs. Shigehiro Irie for the ICW World Heavyweight Title!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdz8rS2plMg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wdz8rS2plMg
Gail Kim On Why A Women's Ultimate X Match Wouldn't Work, If She Would Wrestle One More Match
Current producer for Impact Wrestling and Impact Hall of Famer Gail Kim was on a media call recently. Kim spoke about a women's Ultimate X Match and why she didn't think it would work, her controversial refereeing Impact Homecoming, and if she could come out of retirement for one more match.
Kim was asked if the Knockouts division should give an Ultimate X match a try. At Impact Homecoming, Rich Swann defeated Ethan Page, Jake Crist, and Trey Miguel to win the X Division Championship in an Ultimate X Match. Kim said she was approached during her days as an active wrestler about the match, but felt like the women may not have the upper body strength to pull off a comparable match to those in the X Division.
"Someone just asked me that the day of the PPV as they were setting up for that match," Kim began. "It's funny because when I was active years ago, one of the writers had approached me about that and they said, 'Do you think that we should do one?' It's going to probably sound wrong when it comes out of my mouth [Laughs] but I am one who wants the best, so I want the girls to have the best match, I want them to steal the show, and I always felt that way as an active wrestler.
"Truth be told - maybe some women can prove me wrong, but I think that match is a lot of upper body strength and I'm not sure how many girls can execute it to that degree, and I feel like we would be compared to the X Division. Maybe if we come up with something similar, but not the same, I think that would be more realistic. For me, if I had a magical match that I was so proud of, and I had to work the same person after that again, it was always about topping that last thing and being the best. If I didn't feel like I could, I wouldn't want to disappoint, or be less than. In that [Ultimate X] match, I don't know if we would be able to surpass those division guys because they are so super athletic."
At Impact Homecoming, Kim was the special guest referee for Tessa Blanchard and Taya Valkyrie's Impact Knockouts Championship match. Near the end of the bout, Kim ended up getting very involved in the match by accidentally hitting Valkyrie with the title and giving her finisher, Eat Defeat, to Blanchard, which ultimately would cost the former champion her title.
"Yes there was a lot of controversy around my officiating at the Homecoming PPV, but that moment built up to what happened," Kim said. "I'm going to defend myself, Tessa was abusing authority at that point, and a lot of people said, 'Why didn't you just disqualify her?' and that was the easy way out in my mind. When I went into that match, I knew I wasn't going to disqualify her because I just had a feeling of that that's where she'd go."
Kim wrestled her final match last February in the UK, and then took on a producer role with Impact Wrestling where she has worked predominately with the Knockouts division. She has noted previously, and again in this call, that her back is a big reason for her retirement, and still troubles her from time to time. Kim was asked if she could ever do another match and said a lot of factors would come into play for her to give it another go.
"That's a hard question to answer," Kim admitted. "I guess I would say it depends on the circumstances and how far I'm pushed. Also, I think it goes, honestly, by how my body feels at that moment because still to this day since I retired last February my back gives me a lot of problems, on and off. I pretty much look normal in day-to-day life, but that doesn't mean I can have a wrestling match. I am getting an update on my back just to see where it was at because it's been bothering me. If I did feel good and the circumstance did arise, I wouldn't abject to it. There's a lot of factors that play into it, I'd want to see how bad the fans want to see it."
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