Thursday, July 25, 2019
Extreme Division Champion Mikey Whiplash Hype Video (TNT Extreme Wrestling)
As silver-tongued as always, Extreme Division Champion Mikey Whiplash tells Rickey Shane Page to be afraid come Summer Explosion on August 1st. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grFSnzMTi6k
Tessa Blanchard vs Su Yung vs Hyan vs AQA (Reality of Wrestling vs IMPACT)
This match took place at our joint show with IMPACT Wrestling in Texas City at the World Gym Arena!!
Tessa Blanchard vs Su Yung vs Hyan vs AQA at #DeepImpact 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHsF1y5ImnU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rHsF1y5ImnU
Supreme Wrestling- Supreme Last Word 55
On this edition of Supreme Last Word, The Beverly Hills Butcher is gone! In his place, The Crusader seeks to rid Supreme of Legion! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miXODhbPbFc
Jimmy Uso Arrest Update Including Statement From WWE
Jimmy Uso has been released from jail after posting $1,000 bond.
The WWE star was arrested and charged with DUI after being pulled over at 3:04 AM after authorities observed him driving erratically.
Uso has a court appearance set for Thursday 8/15..
WWE issued the following statement to me after i emailed them about this.Jimmy Uso's arrest this morning.
"Jonathan Fatu is responsible for his own personal actions."
TMZ reports that Uso was pulled over by police due to speeding. Police got behind him and noticed that he was driving erratically, swerving "left and right." Jimmy reportedly "reeked of alcohol" when he was pulled over and he refused when the officer tried to administer DUI tests. Uso was then arrested on the DUI charge, and also hit with a citation for speeding.
Wrestlecircus Is No More...
The Austin, Texas-based Wrestlecircus group has canceled its 7/28 date. Owner Al Lenhart sent an email to those booked on the show apologizing, stating that he was shutting down and was done with wrestling.
The promotion has not announced the cancellation but a number of talents booked announced the cancellation privately. I myself received three messages regarding this.
The promotion has not announced the cancellation but a number of talents booked announced the cancellation privately. I myself received three messages regarding this.
House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling- HoB Turnbuckle TV Season 4 Episode 19
HoB Turnbuckle TV
Season 4
Episode 19
On this week's episode of #TurnbuckleTV, available on the #HouseOfBricks YouTube channel, Youtube.com/HoBProWrestling, House Of Bricks Pro Wrestling brings you action from HoB SlamMasters Sat. 7/20 Fairhaven, MA and the first two matches of the first round in the HoB Tag Team Championship Tournament. First, the team of The Mighty Bosch & Ragnarök, The Knights Of Destruction with Syd, take on the duo of "The Outlaw Moonshiner" J.b. Tickle & Donald Rotten! And in this week's #TurnbuckleTV, MAIN EVENT, former holders of the Tag Team Championships, Insane Dick Lane & Judge Logan Chambers, The Laws Of Science, take on the team of Gree-d & Frank Bones, CIA! Make sure to LIKE, SHARE, and SUBSCRIBE to never miss an episode of #TurnbuckleTV!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqRvQpuP7J8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqRvQpuP7J8
LAX vs Fly Def (Reality of Wrestling vs IMPACT)
This match took place at our joint show with IMPACT Wrestling in Texas City at the World Gym Arena!!
LAX vs FLY DEF at #DeepImpact 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9mjlQlDvIE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9mjlQlDvIE
JIMMY USO ARRESTED
TMZ.com is reporting that WWE star Jimmy Uso (Jonathan Solofa Fatu) was arrested this morning in Pensacola, Florida and charged with DUI after he was pulled over at 3:04 AM after authorities observed him "driving erratically" and "swerving left and right."
TMZ's report claimed that Uso "reeked" of alcohol and refused to undergo testing at the scene to test him for intoxication.
Uso remains incarcerated as of this moment.
Uso was arrested in Detroit, Michigan this past February as well after authorities pulled over the car his wife Naomi was driving as she was driving the wrong way on a one way street. Uso got out of the car, despite being told not to do so and took off his jacket and acted as if he wanted to fight. He eventually calmed down and listened to the police officers who stopped the car. Uso was arrested for disorderly conduct and obstruction of justice at the time.
The Road to AEW All Out - Episode 02
Shawn Spears' new advisor provides some insight into his intentions for his new protégé, and we return to the AEW Control Center for an exclusive update on the co-main event for All Out.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq0t8bfb3aY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dq0t8bfb3aY
Mat Memory-Tully Blanchard vs Buzz Sawyer
A crazy match from NWA WorldWide, May 1985. Blanchard with Baby Doll against the Mad Dog (who holds nothing back in this match). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ZC2e2x9zaw&t=178s
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Gino vs Eddie Edwards ( Reality of Wrestling vs IMPACT )
This match took place at our joint show with IMPACT Wrestling in Texas City at the World Gym Arena!!
Gino vs Eddie Edwards at #DeepImpact 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-crHr7jak8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-crHr7jak8
Southern All Star Wrestling TV- SAW Wrestling Lost Footage Chase Stevens -vs- Crimson
SAW Wrestling Lost Footage Chase Stevens -vs- Crimson from June 2011
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzAdzVJ3nmM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzAdzVJ3nmM
Mat Memory- RWA Best of 2012
RWA Best of 2012
Ryan Mitchell vs Shane Taylor: No Hold Barred – Uprising 4
TLC Match – Jay Ice vs. G – RaVeR – Unleashed 4
Cage Match – “Simply the Best” Ryan Edmonds vs. “Steel City Prodigy” Ryan Mitchell – Unleashed 4
RWA Tag Championship: Amherst & Hayes vs G – Force – Fall Free For All 4
Ryan Mitchell vs. Joseph Brooks ends in hand shake – Bloody Harvest 4 -
RWA Heavyweight Championship: Shane Taylor vs Jimmy Nutts vs Kato – Fall Free For All 4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk8eyPsvEtM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lk8eyPsvEtM
Supreme Wrestling (Indiana)- Supreme Match of the Week: Angus Barnett vs Leon Elliot 7/20/2019
In the match of the week, "The Architect of Torment" Angus Barnett w/ "Devious" Darrin O'Neal and Seth Geen takes on "The Face of Supreme" Leon Elliot. Join us this Friday for Final Friday!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ghIwjTjQXQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ghIwjTjQXQ
Eli Drake is OPEN FOR BUSINESS | NWA 2019
Eli Drake shocked the world when he chose the National Wrestling Alliance over every other wrestling promotion in the world. The former Impact Wrestling World Champion, Eli Drake looked at the wrestling landscape and decided to sign with the NWA.
His goal is not a secret and he said it when he showed up at ROH's Best in the World to team with NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis - it was Ten Pounds of Gold.
The fly in the ointment for Eli Drake is the NWA National Champion James Storm who believes that Eli gets special treatment from the National Wrestling Alliance.
This segment from Championship Wrestling From Hollywood is Eli Drake saying that he is open for business, just like the NWA. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lY2KbZHe9Y
Beth Phoenix To Be Inducted Into The George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall Of Fame
The National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum announced that WWE Hall of Famer Beth Phoenix will be inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame this weekend.
The Class of 2019 also includes Bruno Sammartino (Posthumous Inductee), Thunderbolt Patterson (Lou Thesz World Heavyweight Championship Award) Sgt. Slaughter (Frank Gotch Award), Brian Shields (Jim Melby Award), and UFC's Daniel Cormier (George Tragos Award).
Phoenix is the first female to be inducted into the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall Of Fame. She received the Frank Gotch Award in 2015.
The ceremony will be at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in Waterloo, Iowa on Saturday, July 27. https://nwhof.org/blog/2019-george-tragos-lou-thesz-professional-wrestling-hall-of-fame-induction-weekend/
Update On Impact Wrestling And A TV Deal
Over the last several weeks, there have been rumors that Impact Wrestling was in negotiations with AXS TV about bringing their weekly series to that cable platform. That rumor has been incorrect, because something much grander has been in play - Anthem Media, Impact's parent company, has been in talks about acquiring AXS TV. The talks date back at least three months and the initial hope was to have had the deal done by early July.
Had that timeline taken place as hoped, Impact Wrestling planned to announce they were moving to AXS the Monday after Slammiversary, but the AXS TV deal was not consummated. Anthem's potential purchase would not have changed New Japan or WOW's status with AXS we are told as the station and its programming would have remained in place as it currently exists, although Anthem-owned content, including Impact, would have migrated over.
There were rumors over the last day that the AXS TV purchase was dead but many sources have said that the talks are still active as of this week.
AXS TV is one of several potential outlets Anthem has been looking at in order to add to their footprint in the United States, so it stands to reason that should the AXS TV deal not happen, if Anthem acquires something else, that is where Impact Wrestling will land.
NATIONAL WRESTLING ALLIANCE, RING OF HONOR PART WAYS
NWA Champion Nick Aldis is no longer advertised for the 8/9 Ring of Honor Summer Supercard event in Toronto as Ring of Honor and the National Wrestling Alliance will not be working together going forward,
NWA Vice President Dave Lagana, who had been producing all of the ROH pre-tapes over the last seven months, finished his commitments with Ring of Honor this past weekend as well.
PWInsider.com is told that the decision was made for each promotion to go their separate ways and that NWA President Billy Corgan intends on putting all his energy towards producing a weekly stand-alone NWA series later this year once he completes the current Smashing Pumpkins tour.
Sources close to each promotion have stated that they have parted ways on amicable terms and the door is open to potentially partner down the line.
BWF Presents: Summerfest (Full Show)
From Bronx Wrestling Federation: Summerfest
(Match line up includes)
in a BWF US Championship Match
- Astro Morales vs Rick Recon
- Wildman Rojas vs Black Zemis
in a Triple Threat Match
- Eric Jayden vs Supa Nitro vs Nimrod Teixeira
in a BWF Cruiserweight Championship Match
- Nikos Rikos vs Brother Greatness
- Tyree Taylor vs King Jeter
- Steve Lugo & Julius Smokes vs Rufus, JP Masters & NXZN
- Bronco International & Manny Martinez vs Absolutely Colossal
- Vicki vs Karen Bam Bam
for the BWF & IWA Heavyweight Championship
- TJ Marconi vs Good Hank Flanders
in a Triple Threat for the BWF Tag Team Championship
- East Coast Syndicate vs BX Strong vs Yurr Awesome
Tuesday, July 23, 2019
AWF On 45TV - Episode 139 (JDX vs Roy Gordon II)
Original Air Date - July 20th, 2019
It's the rematch you have been waiting for as AWF Champion JDX defends his championship once again against his toughest rival yet here in the AWF; Roy 'Flash' Gordon!!!
Does the champ have it in him to hold off the challenge from Gordon one more time?? Or does Gordon have enough 'flash' to dethrone JDX and become the new AWF Champion??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhKO5WTxGCk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhKO5WTxGCk
Michael Elgin vs Moonshine Mantell ( Reality of Wrestling vs IMPACT )
This match took place at our joint show with IMPACT Wrestling in Texas City at the World Gym Arena!!
Michael Elgin vs Moonshine Mantell at #DeepImpact 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4jWKGcxSDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4jWKGcxSDU
Brock Lesnar in Japan: Inoki-ism, and the Dark Days of New Japan Pro Wrestling | Kim Justice
If you hate Brock's part time status and being on top even though he rarely shows up, etc. WWE isn't the first promotion he's done this in. Here you go and watch this..
In a time long before Okada, Naito and Omega, New Japan Pro Wrestling were deep in the red, producing an awful wrestling product and being compared to the last days of WCW. Their founder Antonio Inoki throws a Hail Mary and brings ex-WWE main eventer, NFL washout and soon to be MMA star Brock Lesnar over to carry the company and be their champion...needless to say, things do not go according to plan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fVJt9moWic
In a time long before Okada, Naito and Omega, New Japan Pro Wrestling were deep in the red, producing an awful wrestling product and being compared to the last days of WCW. Their founder Antonio Inoki throws a Hail Mary and brings ex-WWE main eventer, NFL washout and soon to be MMA star Brock Lesnar over to carry the company and be their champion...needless to say, things do not go according to plan.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fVJt9moWic
Davey Boy Smith Jr. Discusses Why He Left NJPW
Back in mid-June, Davey Boy Smith Jr. (Harry Smith) announced that he was leaving New Japan Pro Wrestling. Smith's career with the company began as early as 2005, and resurfaced in 2012, where he would be with NJPW on and off for seven years.
Smith spoke with The Hannibal TV and said that there were many factors that led to his decision to leave. Smith cited the workload decrease, not much that could be done for him and his tag partner Lance Archer (who worked together for a long time as the Killer Elite Squad), and the lack of communication between him and management as factors for his departure.
"I was in a situation where I couldn't win," Smith said regarding receiving fewer dates. "New Japan towards the end were only giving me four tours a year. What they had told me or expressed to me was that there was no way they could increase the workload of KES, Lance Archer and myself as a tag team."
Smith also said that there was a lot he wanted to cover, but he felt that the most important thing he wanted his fans and others to know was that for awhile now he felt that his back was up against the wall. Smith said that this was the smartest thing he could do for his career.
"It was a business decision that I had to make for my future," Smith stated. " I felt that the tag team with Lance Archer and myself had expired, and we did all that we could in Japan and in the USA, because we are just not that very well known over here or Canada as a tag team."
Smith also discussed the disputes he had with NJPW booker Gedo had and how that played a vital part in his decision to leave.
"I guess this will all date back to when Lance Archer injured his back on a New Japan tour. I believe it was March of 2017. When Archer and myself returned to New Japan after a two year stint in (Pro Wrestling) NOAH, I myself was very fired up, pumped up, ready to come back and take New Japan by storm. I had done a really crazy diet during that time… and unfortunately as luck has it, Lance Archer got injured and that finally was the straw that broke the camels back. He had to get emergency back surgery over in New Japan.
"I was told that I was going to be on the rest of the remainder of that tour, and I was told by the new person in the office named Saito that I was going to be on the next tour. That was a little over four weeks. He gave me a schedule and I wasn't on the Super Juniors tour. I think I was on something in June. So, when I went home, they had owed me merchandise money from that tour, and they said 'okay you're coming back next month?' I said yeah I'll be back there. I went home and was waiting for my flight and no one gave me any flight information. I sent the office lady and email and said where's my flight, and she said well did you talk to Kedo? You're not on the tour. I said well, that's news to me."
What surfaced next was a lot of name blaming among those in the New Japan office. Smith stated what led to that was when he sent a Facebook message to Gedo and how he "never read or responded to his message." Nor did anyone know if he was or wasn't suppose to be on the current tour.
"I just would've appreciated them being honest with me, and when I was going home they said listen Lance is going to be out for however long. We don't have anything for you because you guys are a tag team. We're sorry, please get booked by yourself, I would've said OK. But when there is that lack of communication, what am I to do?
It's Softball Season So Of Course Sid Wasn't Gonna Show Up. News On Why Sid Vicious Wasn't At WWE RAW Reunion
Most people know the saga of "Softball Sid" anyway, Summer times comes, he starts no showing bookings.. It's been that way for years and years.
As previously reported, former two-time WWE Champion "Psycho" Sid Vicious, f.k.a. Sycho Sid, was the only legend advertised for WWE RAW Reunion that did not appear. While no specifics were given, Sid reportedly pulled out of the show several days ago, according to Dave Meltzer on Wrestling Observer Radio.
WWE apparently knew that Sid would not be appearing before they created the graphic for the "RAW Reunion" shirt below, which was released last week. Sid was also not featured in updated promotional material before the show.
Since leaving WWE in 1997, Sid has only appeared on a pair of RAWs in 2012 as part of RAW 1000. Sid defeated Heath Slater on an episode of RAW leading up to the special, and also appeared on RAW 1000 itself as part of a segment where several legends beat up Slater.
And if you think I'm full of shit about the "Softball Sid" deal. Bruce Prichard mentions it... Here.
Jon Moxley vs. Tomohiro Ishii | New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) G1 Climax 29 Full Fight July19,2019
Jon Moxley vs. Tomohiro Ishii | New Japan Pro Wrestling (NJPW) G1 Climax 29 A- Block Full Fight July19,2019
AIWF Mid Atlantic Wrestling- Midatlantic 383
The debut of Trey Havoc, a wild main event cruiserweight scramble, o yeah, and Buddy Flowers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGEY4xNrOio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGEY4xNrOio
Monday, July 22, 2019
8 Man Tag Team Match (The End of Five Borough Wrestling)
From Five Borough Wrestling: A Night To Remember
in a 8 Man Tag Team Match
Anthony Gangone, AJ Spectre, Bear Bronson & Matt Macintosh vs Mike Verna, Papadon, Rex Lawless & Maxwell Jacob Friedman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI_GPss0Z8M
in a 8 Man Tag Team Match
Anthony Gangone, AJ Spectre, Bear Bronson & Matt Macintosh vs Mike Verna, Papadon, Rex Lawless & Maxwell Jacob Friedman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI_GPss0Z8M
MLW Fusion Episode 67: Los Parks vs. Wagners & Davey Boy Smith Jr vs. Hammerstone
This week on Fusion, experience TWO big main events in 60 minutes of fighting.
One of Mexico’s greatest rivalries continues as LA Park and Dr. Wagner Jr. clash in tag team competition. In a multi-generational melee, both legendary luchadores will team with their respective son with national pride on the line. In a match Promociones Dorado’s Salina de la Renta brokered, this spectacular bout has international implications.
In the other main event, the bitter feud between the Hart Foundation and the Dynasty continues as Davey Boy Smith Jr. challenges Alex Hammerstone for the National Openweight Championship. Just 7 days after the Dynasty’s shocking World Tag Team Championship win, Davey Boy Smith looks to wrestle gold away from the emerging franchise player within Dynasty.
Following the turbulent events last week involving the “Southern Psychopath,” Salina de la Renta summons a Tijuana gremlin to do her bidding. Can the desperate de la Renta somehow find a way to get the 2019 Battle Riot golden ticket?
Plus, the Von Erich boys have some fighting words for CONTRA Unit.
Georgia Smith has an exclusive interview with The Dynasty as the trio celebrate their shocking World Tag Team Championship win
Konnan has a surprise of his own for Salina de la Renta… what is it? One thing is for sure, the guiding light of lucha libre knows how to keep it 100 and play dirty.
CONTRA has sent in a video and is insisting on MLW playing it. What does the video contain? Tune in to find out!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTLZ5jF2QX4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sTLZ5jF2QX4
"Due To Unforeseen Circumstances" More Like WWE Yanking Jeff Jarrett Off Of Upcoming ICW Show.
With Jeff Jarrett unable to wrestle at the show, a member of the NXT roster will be filling in for him at Insane Championship Wrestling's Shug's Hoose Party 6 night one this weekend.
Kushida will face Jackie Polo at the show, which is taking place at the O2 Academy in Glasgow, Scotland on Saturday (July 27). Jarrett had been set to face Polo at the event.
Before Kushida was revealed as Jarrett's replacement, ICW announced that -- due to unforeseen circumstances -- Jarrett wouldn't be facing Polo: "Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances, Jeff Jarrett will not be able to compete against Just Justice Jackie Polo, this Saturday at Shug’s Hoose Party 6 - Night 1. However, ICW management have secured a replacement who will face Just Justice in the main event."
Kushida departed NJPW after his contract with them expired at the end of January. In April, it was officially announced that he had signed with WWE.
Night two of Shug's Hoose Party 6 will be held at the O2 Academy Glasgow on Sunday (July 28).
Hopefully This Sad Saga Of A Soap Opera Ends Soon- JARRETT & GFW LOSES APPEAL REGARDING COPYRIGHT CLAIMS AGAINST ANTHEM
Looks Like Jarrett's getting ass kicked. All this time and money over shit nobody and no fan really gives two shits about.
Earllier today, Chief Judge Waverly D. Crenshaw, Jr. of the U.S. District Court Middle District of Tennessee today shot down Global Force Entertainment and Jeff Jarrett's attempt at an interlocutory appeal regarding the court's decision to to dismiss their copyright infringement claim against Anthem, the parent company of Impact Wrestling.
Jarrett and GFE had sued, claiming that Anthem had violated the copyrights and trademarks of GFW Amped! by utilizing and selling GFW Amped! TV episodes via PPV, streaming and DVD sales. Jarrett's side had argued that each of the sixteen episodes were worth $300,000.
Over the course of the legal process, Anthem admitted the original masters had been deleted. Jarrett had been trying to copyright the material (obviously to enhance his claim against Anthem) but was unable to do so because he didn't have the actual tapes.
Back in April, a motion from Jarrett and GWE noted, "This case presents a unique issue. In anticipation of a merger that ultimately failed, Defendants came into possession of the only copies of master recordings of the sixteen (16) one-hour episodes (the “Episodes”) of Global Force Wrestling (“GFW”) AMPED content (the “Masters”) at issue. There is and can be no dispute that Defendants (1) had the only copy of the Masters and (2) destroyed the Masters. Plaintiffs have alleged each one-hour episode in the Masters is worth up to $300,000."
Anthem had argued that since GWE and Jarrett failed to copyright and trademark their GFW Amped! TV tapes and since Jarrett provided a license for Anthem to use the tapes, there can be no infringement. Anthem also argued that by law, Jarrett & GWE should have filed their copyrights or have been refused registration in order to claim copyright infringement in court. Since neither has happened – as Jarrett did not have physical possession of the GFW master tapes, which Impact has already admitted they deleted – Anthem argued that the infringement claim could not go forward in court.
Jarrett had arguing his copyright claim was dismissed because he and GWE did not complete the copyright process of the GFW AMPED! master tapes, but those tapes could not be copyrighted because Impact deleted the masters. So, since they are at fault for that not taking place, his attorneys argued that Anthem should not let them off the hook. The court disagreed, shutting down Jarrett's attempts to appeal that decision while the remainder of the legal case moved forward.
The original decision to dismiss the copyright claim has been amended with the following line: "In light of Fourth Estate, Plaintiffs have no right to sue under the Copyright Act, and their copyright claim will be dismissed."
The remainder of Jarrett's lawsuit is still moving forward, with Anthem recently filing a counter-lawsuit against Jarrett and GFE.
Mat Memory- Gangrel/Kevin Thorn VS Beautiful Bald Besties (OSCW 09-09-18)
In this previously unreleased match from our September 2018 show, the team of Gangrel and Kevin Thorn take on the Beautiful Bald Besties.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxo-VaUhoik
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bxo-VaUhoik
DDT (Japan)- 2019.7.15 Wrestle Peter Pan 2019 (Show Highlights) 大田区大会
Special release of highlights from Wrestle Peter Pan 2019!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rEDjOhlsp0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rEDjOhlsp0
Sami Callihan vs Terrale Tempo ( Reality of Wrestling vs IMPACT )
This match took place at our joint show with IMPACT Wrestling in Texas City at the World Gym Arena!!
Sami Callihan vs Terrale Tempo at #DeepImpact 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mR6cme744I
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9mR6cme744I
Vince McMahon Gets Slammed By Variety
In advance of Vince McMahon and WWE management's investor conference call on Thursday, after WWE announces its second quarter numbers, Variety posted a stinging piece today on WWE's massive loss of audience over the second quarter of this year vs. the same period in 2018. They referenced the company's statement during the first quarter investor conference call where they blamed the ratings drop for the first three months of 2019 on “superstar absences" by noting that pretty much everyone who was missing then was back for quarter two, yet the audience still dropped. They ponder how Vince will explain losing viewers this time and note that, "The company’s TV partners, NBCUniversal and Fox, are also reportedly getting anxious about the state of the WWE" given that they will pay a combined $470M a year for Raw and Smackdown starting in October. They noted what we have been saying here for a while now, that the Raw audience was down around 20 percent year to year, while Smackdown is off about 17%. They also noted, that WWE's biggest problem is in the creative. Hopefully a mainstream outlet like Variety can get through to Vince that the main problem with WWE right now comes from the guy he looks at in the mirror.
The WWE stock, which was trading near $100 before they announced the first quarter numbers and then dropped signficantly, is currently trading at $69.90 It will be very interesting to see what happens when the company reports on Thursday. The stock run up was largely based off of the new TV deals so if WWE has a bad quarter, it's very possible that the stock will drop even lower. It's expected that they will announce on Thursday that they have brought Paul Heyman and Eric Bischoff in to fix the problems. Some are wondering if the callers that get through will really press Vince on whether he will give them a legitimate chance to do so or whether he will keep overseeing things.
The piece from Variety is here.. https://variety.com/2019/tv/opinion/vince-mcmahon-wwe-woes-1203273548/amp/
Mat Memory- Jumbo Tsuruta/Tiger Toguchi vs Billy Robinson/Dutch Mantell (All Japan February 2nd, 1980)
Taped at the Sports Center in Suwa, Nagano on January 22nd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6MPtFtBRws
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6MPtFtBRws
Jordynne Grace VS. Rebel (7/12/19)
Knoxville, TN: Jordynne Grace takes on Rebel at Fanboy Expo's K-Town Takedown. In the shadow of the World-Famous Sunsphere, who will emerge victorious??
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRpHS608-GU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cRpHS608-GU
"Being beloved doesn't get you victories." Santiago comments on Chhun | SUPER 8XGP
Post DEFY PDX Santiago shares his thoughts on his opponent for the 2019 DEFY SUPER 8XGP, Cody Chhun. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4-bsNLiDijs
Sunday, July 21, 2019
[INSPIRE PRO TV] EPISODE 9 (Ricky Starks, Steve O Reno, Andy Dalton & More)
The Tangled Webs We Weave marked a new beginning for Inspire Pro. Join us on an all new Inspire Pro TV as we look back at some of the fallout of last weeks game changing event. Plus, we dive into the vault for one of the most incredible matches in Inspire history, as Steve O Reno takes on Donovan Danhausen, James Johnson and Ricochet.
Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling Episode 69 7-20-19
JYD JR is featured as he looks to take down the big man Bam Bam Bundy with Jason Prentice at his side. The USA Heavyweight Championship is on the line as Alex Zayne takes on LT Faulk! The Starr Twins speak and much more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxU3k9fpIp4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxU3k9fpIp4
EP140 (w/h Brandon Day & Joshua Gatton) | Dave Dynasty Show podcast
• This episode begins with Dave venting on a recent frustration he's having
• We're joined by Joshua Gatton to discuss the Respect Your Worth movement
• Next up is an interview with "Unchained" Brandon Day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3mnuK7HwDU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3mnuK7HwDU
Smash Wrestling Episode 104 - Orange Cassidy vs Psycho Mike
Episode 104 of Smash Wrestling Orange Cassidy vs Psycho Mike Tag Team Invitational Semi Final The Renegades vs Sabotage Smash Wrestling Tag Team Championship Maritimes Most Wanted vs The Pillars vs Halal Beefcake (c)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xLQ4Ym4vNJI
Mysterious Q vs Moose ( Reality of Wrestling vs IMPACT )
This match took place at our joint show with IMPACT Wrestling in Texas City at the World Gym Arena!!
Mysterious vs Moose at #DeepImpact 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XWoXMxijYk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-XWoXMxijYk
Continental Championship Wrestling - July 20, 2019
With both titles in his possession, Ryan North looks to eliminate Tyson Dean for good by placing a bounty on him. Clyde Braddock takes on Dax Anthony for the services of Eira Frost and Scotty Beach looks for revenge against Simon Sermon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_inMoOHl-w
Saturday, July 20, 2019
Last Night's CMLL Show Featuring Farewell From Jushin Liger
EL CONSEJO MUNDIAL DE LUCHA LIBRE
PRESENTA:
LIGER
EL ADIÓS DE MÉXICO EN LA MÉXICO
¡ LUCHA ESTELAR EN LA MODALIDAD RELEVO CMLL !
JUSHIN “THUNDER” LIGER
CARÍSTICO
NEGRO CASAS
ÚLTIMO GUERRERO
¡ CANDENTE BATALLA SEMIFINAL !
LUCHA DE DINASTÍAS
L.A. PARK, HIJO DE L.A. PARK Y L.A. PARK JR.
vs
RUSH, MÍSTICO Y LA BESTIA DEL RING
EVENTO ESPECIAL
RELEVOS ATÓMICOS INCREÍBLES
VOLADOR JR., SANSÓN, CUATRERO Y FORASTERO
vs
GRAN GUERRERO, TEMPLARIO, EUFORIA Y SOBERANO
TERCERA LUCHA
POR EL CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL FEMENIL
VERSIÓN CMLL
MARCELA
(CAMPEONA)
vs
(RETADORA)
AMAPOLA
SEGUNDA LUCHA
ÁNGEL DE ORO, NIEBLA ROJA Y ESFINGE
vs
HECHICERO, LUCIFERNO Y EPHESTO
PRIMERA LUCHA
SÚPER ASTRO JR. Y SONIC
vs
RAZIEL Y CANCERBERO
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoNOC-hgg6Y&feature=youtu.be
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aoNOC-hgg6Y&feature=youtu.be
La Familia vs The Rascals ( Reality of Wrestling vs IMPACT )
This match took place at our joint show with IMPACT Wrestling in Texas City at the World Gym Arena!!
La Familia vs The Rascals at #DeepImpact 2019
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jixff3NcD6g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jixff3NcD6g
Mat Memory From Vanguard Championship Wrestling- LADDER MATCH - Paul London vs. "Diamond" Victor Griff - 07.28.12
VCW United States Liberty Champion Paul London defends against "Diamond" Victor Griff in a jaw-dropping ladder match at the 6th annual Liberty Lottery!
Commentary by: Blake Chadwick
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDOep5b1p7c
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDOep5b1p7c
Jon Moxley Says His WWE Career Was "Pretty Much In A Toilet Bowl"
IWGP US Champion Jon Moxley defeated Tomohiro Ishii yesterday in their G1 Climax 29 match. Moxley is at the top of B Block with 6 points, and is currently undefeated since joining NJPW early last month.
After his match with Ishii, Moxley cut a promo in the ring on how he felt about his wrestling career, and also declared he's winning the G1 Climax.
"Thank you, Tomohiro Ishii for sharing the ring with me tonight, you sick bastard," Moxley said. "A few months ago, my career was pretty much in a toilet bowl, and then you guys welcome me over here to Japan. Made me feel like part of the family. Gave me this canvas on which to paint ugly, gruesome works of art. So I thank you for that.
"Let me tell you this, nobody on this planet, nobody on this Earth, in this world, in this universe can tell me what I'm capable of, or what I can and can't do, what I can or can't accomplish, only I can say that! Let me tell you this, and you better damn sure believe because I'm gonna do it or I'm gonna die trying, get used to it. Jon Moxley is going to win the G1!"
Moxley's next opponent in the G1 Climax is Shingo Takagi. For AEW, Moxley will face Kenny Omega at All Out in Chicago on August 31.
See the video here. https://youtu.be/q0DCtZkCSAk
Appalachian Mountain Wrestling- AMW-TV Episode 150: July 20, 2019
AMW-TV 150:
Coming to you from Coal Run Village in Pike County Kentucky.
See the HEATSEEKERS defend their AMW Tag Team Championships against Bobby Love and Alex Angel.
Main Event sees former ECW, WCW, WWE & Smoky Mountain Wrestling Star "The Wild Eyed Southern Boy" Tracy Smothers challenge AMW Champion Stan Sierra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es6uXE-f7cM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Es6uXE-f7cM
Big B Pro Wrestling- Indictment Show
Big B Pro Wrestling Indictment July 13th, 2019
Dugan Best Recreation Center, Owensboro, Kentucky
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z2UHSMsrpo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7z2UHSMsrpo
ROH Issues Final Statement Regarding Bully Ray Incident (And It's Not Much Of A Statement Either)
Last month at an ROH live event, a fan recounted his story about having some exchanges with members of The Allure (Velvet Sky, Mandy Leon, and Angelina Love) that led to security bringing him backstage to speak with Bully Ray. According to the fan, who goes by "xIAMHOLLYWOODx" on Twitter, the situation started like this:
"Velvet and I exchange words along with the rest of the Allure," he wrote on Twitter. "Nothing crazy. Mandy Leon spits on me from the side. Not preferable but I honestly don't care. Segment ends. Side note. I love and respect like 99% of all wrestlers. I honest to god never try to make the show ABOUT me, get myself over, etc. My rule of thumb is to boo the bad guys and cheer the good guys. It's rare that I'll flip the script but I always decide to go along with the show."
The Allure came out for another segment and more words were exchanged. This is when security asked him to come to the back where Bully Ray briefly spoke to him. Bully Ray also gave his side of the story. Below is a portion of his statement:
"In retrospect, the 'fan' should have been ejected," Bully Ray wrote on Twitter. "Unfortunately, it wasn't until after 'fan' was asked to not be 'so rude,' did we find out that severity of the vile comments and lewd sexual gestures made towards the women. I think we can all agree that in 2019, this type of behavior towards women is unacceptable and goes far beyond the scope of, 'I paid for my seat, I should be able to do or say whatever I want.' I live by the motto, 'Respectful fans always get what they want. Rude fans always get what they deserve.' At the end of the day, I'm guilty of defending three women that needed a bit of defending. Not by being a bully, by being a man."
Since that time, Kevin Owens reached out and invited the fan to a WWE live event.
Ring of Honor also provided an initial statement about what happened and planned on doing an internal investigation. Many News Sites have since reached out to Ring of Honor for an update on their investigation and received the following from the company.
"We have now concluded our internal investigation into the events that occurred in Portland on June 2nd and have taken appropriate actions with all parties involved. Our Code of Honor, which calls for sportsmanship, respect and honor in- and outside of the ring is a core value of this company and one we will continue to strive to uphold. To all of our loyal and dedicated fans, we apologize for the incident that transpired and we encourage all of our fans to continue attending our events. Furthermore, we promise to continue delivering the best wrestling and the best live experience on the planet. In adherence to Ring of Honor policy, we will not comment further on these matters."
Of course they won't.
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