Tuesday, May 26, 2020
Carnyland 002 | Hey Brother, Rumor Has It...
Carnyland 002 takes you inside a rumor that's got all the citizens of Carnyland up in arms. What is the rumor that's the talk of the National Wrestling Alliance? We do know a special emergency council meeting was called to be held after the show.
Watch how this rumor spreads through Carnyland and like all wrestling angles, it has a twist that you should have seen coming but likely it won't be spoiled by Joe Galli's news reporting. Does it involve NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis and Strictly Business? What about the President of The NWA, Willam Patrick Corgan? Could Carnyland already be closing after one week?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tirGCsqGfdw
Watch how this rumor spreads through Carnyland and like all wrestling angles, it has a twist that you should have seen coming but likely it won't be spoiled by Joe Galli's news reporting. Does it involve NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis and Strictly Business? What about the President of The NWA, Willam Patrick Corgan? Could Carnyland already be closing after one week?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tirGCsqGfdw
DEONNA PURRAZZO COMING TO IMPACT WRESTLING
On tonight's episode of Impact, a video aired hyping the arrival of Deonna Purrazzo. She tweeted after the video aired: "I’ll see you soon @IMPACTWRESTLING... #Virtuosa"
The video that aired tonight was also uploaded to Purrazzo's YouTube channel last month. It establishes Purrazzo's Virtuosa character, with her saying she has outstanding technical ability and a cultivated appreciation for artistic excellence. Purrazzo says she's been able to declutter her mind and access space previously ignored -- and she's formulated the perfect equation for success and implements it with precision.
Purrazzo was part of last month's WWE releases. While announcing her release, Purrazzo tweeted that being released was something she had been struggling with wanting: "The people closest to me know this is something I’ve been struggling with wanting for the better part of the last year. Happy to say I gave this journey my best and MORE excited for the future!"
The wrestlers released from NXT had 30-day non-compete clauses.
Purrazzo's last match for WWE was against Nia Jax on the April 6 episode of Raw. She was also part of a gauntlet match on the April 1 episode of NXT.
The video that aired tonight was also uploaded to Purrazzo's YouTube channel last month. It establishes Purrazzo's Virtuosa character, with her saying she has outstanding technical ability and a cultivated appreciation for artistic excellence. Purrazzo says she's been able to declutter her mind and access space previously ignored -- and she's formulated the perfect equation for success and implements it with precision.
Purrazzo was part of last month's WWE releases. While announcing her release, Purrazzo tweeted that being released was something she had been struggling with wanting: "The people closest to me know this is something I’ve been struggling with wanting for the better part of the last year. Happy to say I gave this journey my best and MORE excited for the future!"
The wrestlers released from NXT had 30-day non-compete clauses.
Purrazzo's last match for WWE was against Nia Jax on the April 6 episode of Raw. She was also part of a gauntlet match on the April 1 episode of NXT.
God, You Wish This Would Finally End, But It Won't As.. JARRETT, GFW VS. IMPACT WRESTLING TRIAL SET FOR NEXT MONTH AFTER SETTLEMENT DISCUSSIONS FAIL
There was an attempt to resolve the lawsuit Jeff Jarrett and his company Global Force Entertainment (parent company of Global Force Wrestling) brought against Anthem Wrestling, the parent company of Impact Wrestling May 15th.
After being ordered by the Tennessee Middle District Court court to enter mediation last month, the two parties attempted to negotiate a settlement agreement that would have prevented going to trial but were unable to do so. Jarrett attended the mediation in person while Anthem Wrestling President Ed Nordholm appeared via teleconference as he is in Canada and unable to enter the United States.
Currently, the trial to resolve the lawsuit is set to begin on Tuesday 6/30 at 9 AM local time with the court noting that the "trial date is realistic notwithstanding COVID-19, and the parties shall anticipate going forward on that date." The trial is expected to last 5-7 days, unless the two sides come to a settlement before the trial. There has been a flurry of activity over the last six weeks in regard to the lawsuit as all sides must submit their exhibits and witnesses by 6/12.
After being ordered by the Tennessee Middle District Court court to enter mediation last month, the two parties attempted to negotiate a settlement agreement that would have prevented going to trial but were unable to do so. Jarrett attended the mediation in person while Anthem Wrestling President Ed Nordholm appeared via teleconference as he is in Canada and unable to enter the United States.
Currently, the trial to resolve the lawsuit is set to begin on Tuesday 6/30 at 9 AM local time with the court noting that the "trial date is realistic notwithstanding COVID-19, and the parties shall anticipate going forward on that date." The trial is expected to last 5-7 days, unless the two sides come to a settlement before the trial. There has been a flurry of activity over the last six weeks in regard to the lawsuit as all sides must submit their exhibits and witnesses by 6/12.
Baby Doll Full Career Shoot Interview 2020
Baby Doll Full Career Shoot Interview 2020
Former World Class Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance and Universal Wrestling Federation Superstar Baby Doll does an extended career shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such topics as growing up in the wrestling business, how she got into managing wrestler, how the male dominated locker room treated her, managing Gino Hernandez, Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, her observations on wrestling groupies in the 80's, working with Dusty Rhodes, Magnum TA, thoughts on Sunny, Chyna, Charlotte Flair, Tessa Blanchard, her daughter wrestling and more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNa5EVk35JE
Former World Class Championship Wrestling, National Wrestling Alliance and Universal Wrestling Federation Superstar Baby Doll does an extended career shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such topics as growing up in the wrestling business, how she got into managing wrestler, how the male dominated locker room treated her, managing Gino Hernandez, Ric Flair, Tully Blanchard, her observations on wrestling groupies in the 80's, working with Dusty Rhodes, Magnum TA, thoughts on Sunny, Chyna, Charlotte Flair, Tessa Blanchard, her daughter wrestling and more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YNa5EVk35JE
Monday, May 25, 2020
This Is What happens When A Rival Promoter Pulls A Bitch Move
Greg Anthony's Pro Wrestling Mid South ran Saturday night in Dyersburg, TN at the Herb Welch Wrestleplex before 100 fans were shut down at intermission when local police came, allegedly after being tipped off by a rival promotion complaining about them running a show with crowds.
There was a new order that allows noncontact sporting events and activities and other social gatherings but also had this wording which seems to ban pro wrestling, and now everyone doesn't know whether it's allowable. This was the ruling that got Anthony's show shut down:
"Contact sporting events and activities, where there is a requirement or substantial likelihood of routine close contact and adequate social distancing is not feasible, are prohibited, but this does not apply to collegiate or professional sports conducted under the rules or guidelines of their respective governing bodies. This also does not prohibit training or otherwise practicing the elements of such sports that do not involve close contact with persons."
So a rival promoter who couldn't a show of his own running decides to snitch, like a bitch because someone else was capable of having some success during this virus environment.. Talk about being a pussy. How much you wanna bet that, that promoter.. Who had the balls to be a snitch bitch, won't ever have the balls to admit he snitched.. My bet and I love to bet on things like this? Is that he'll bitch up, with a quickness. Most snitches and bitches do.
What's even more suspicious is, Bert Prentice ran shows with fans there and officials there but HHEEE, wasn't shut down.. Makes you go HHMMMMM..
There was a new order that allows noncontact sporting events and activities and other social gatherings but also had this wording which seems to ban pro wrestling, and now everyone doesn't know whether it's allowable. This was the ruling that got Anthony's show shut down:
"Contact sporting events and activities, where there is a requirement or substantial likelihood of routine close contact and adequate social distancing is not feasible, are prohibited, but this does not apply to collegiate or professional sports conducted under the rules or guidelines of their respective governing bodies. This also does not prohibit training or otherwise practicing the elements of such sports that do not involve close contact with persons."
So a rival promoter who couldn't a show of his own running decides to snitch, like a bitch because someone else was capable of having some success during this virus environment.. Talk about being a pussy. How much you wanna bet that, that promoter.. Who had the balls to be a snitch bitch, won't ever have the balls to admit he snitched.. My bet and I love to bet on things like this? Is that he'll bitch up, with a quickness. Most snitches and bitches do.
What's even more suspicious is, Bert Prentice ran shows with fans there and officials there but HHEEE, wasn't shut down.. Makes you go HHMMMMM..
What's Causin Aldis 001 | NWA Worlds Champion Nick Aldis Debut Show
Every Monday on Carnyland, The NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis hosts his own show where he takes a deep dive into the lives and stories from his own career along side those of his contemporaries. From his rise in the UK wrestling scene, to Gladiators, to TNA Wrestling and now being The National Treasure and the real Worlds Champion on NWA Powerrr. Nick Aldis brings his unique flare and story telling ability to this weekly show that will be available here on YouTube.com/NWA.
His first guests on show 001, Crimson and Thom Latimer discussing their first gimmicks and gear they've ever had in pro wrestling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqkjncXuZkQ
His first guests on show 001, Crimson and Thom Latimer discussing their first gimmicks and gear they've ever had in pro wrestling.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqkjncXuZkQ
Mat Memory- Detroit Big Time Wrestling (1978)
Hosted by Chuck Allen with matches including
Fabulous Kangaroos vs Sam Shell & John Ruffin
Don Kent (w/h Floyd Creatchman) vs John Irish
Mark Lewin & Nick DeCarlo vs Billy Bird & Garth Vader
The Sheik vs El Bracero
Dory Funk Jr vs Denny Alberts
Stan Stasiak vs Pierre LaFiv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5coXJ-c7Pnk
Fabulous Kangaroos vs Sam Shell & John Ruffin
Don Kent (w/h Floyd Creatchman) vs John Irish
Mark Lewin & Nick DeCarlo vs Billy Bird & Garth Vader
The Sheik vs El Bracero
Dory Funk Jr vs Denny Alberts
Stan Stasiak vs Pierre LaFiv
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5coXJ-c7Pnk
Mat Memory- The Elliott Jordan Experience vs David Starr (Kamikaze Pro Sky's The Limit 5)
Footage from Sky's The Limit 5 where The Elliott Jordan Experience took on David Starr.
Sky's The Limit 5
27th April 2018
The Empire, Coventry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE7VncOl0Ls
Sky's The Limit 5
27th April 2018
The Empire, Coventry
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RE7VncOl0Ls
Mat Memory- Will Ospreay vs Shingo Takagi (NJPW)
June 5, 2019 BEST OF THE SUPER Jr. 26 - FINAL MATCH
Will Ospreay vs Shingo Takagi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCD7Jkk9aVg
Will Ospreay vs Shingo Takagi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCD7Jkk9aVg
Saturday, May 23, 2020
Mat Memory- Detroit Big Time Wrestling (Oct 1978)
Hosted by Chuck Allen and Mark Lewin with matches including
Big Red & Jim Widell vs Fabulous Kangaroos
Abdullah the Butcher vs John Irish
Billy Bird vs The Shiek
Steve Coopers vs Austin Idol
Dory Funk Jr & Pierre LaFiv vs Kurt Von Hess & Don Kent (w/h Floyd Creatchman)
Garth Vader vs Stan Stasiak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBEsZKJfxE0
Big Red & Jim Widell vs Fabulous Kangaroos
Abdullah the Butcher vs John Irish
Billy Bird vs The Shiek
Steve Coopers vs Austin Idol
Dory Funk Jr & Pierre LaFiv vs Kurt Von Hess & Don Kent (w/h Floyd Creatchman)
Garth Vader vs Stan Stasiak
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBEsZKJfxE0
Mat Memory- WWA (Indiana) All-Star Championship Wrestling (Apr 16, 1977)
WWA ALL-STAR CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING
This episode originally aired Saturday April 16, 1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was hosted by Sam Menacker.
THIS EPISODE FEATURES
Bounty Hunters (with Cashbox Kent) vs Paul Christy and Dominic Denucci
Chief Bobby Bold Eagle vs Frank Valois
Sailor Art Thomas vs Jose Pantera
Karl Von Krupp and Ox Baker vs Andre the Giant and Dick the Bruiser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtB2-EZUlwA&t=143s
This episode originally aired Saturday April 16, 1977 in Indianapolis, Indiana and was hosted by Sam Menacker.
THIS EPISODE FEATURES
Bounty Hunters (with Cashbox Kent) vs Paul Christy and Dominic Denucci
Chief Bobby Bold Eagle vs Frank Valois
Sailor Art Thomas vs Jose Pantera
Karl Von Krupp and Ox Baker vs Andre the Giant and Dick the Bruiser
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtB2-EZUlwA&t=143s
MLW Anthology | Mance Warner
Matches:
•Loser Leaves MLW: Mance Warner vs. Sami Callihan
•No Ropes Barbed Wire Match: Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Havoc (with Priscilla Kelly)
This week MLW Anthology chronicles the tough as nails brawler Mance Warner.
Mance Warner is one of the most unorthodox southern wrestlers in the sport today. Known for creating carnage in bars and in the ring, this Bucksnort brawler has a reputation for pummeling anyone that gets in his way.
Anthology will journey back to his debut inside the historic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and then plunge into a wild battle of two friends pitted against each other in a loser leaves MLW clash as ol Mancer and Sami Callihan fight all over the arena in Milwaukee. The arena would literally never be the same after this vicious war.
Witness Mance Warner’s bloody battles with Jimmy Havoc culminating in the last tangle in Texas: a no ropes barbed wire bout as Jimmy Havoc has nowhere to run and nowhere to hide as he rumbles with Tennessee's toughest wrestler.
Kick back, pop open a light beer and see Mance Warner raise hell and throw some lariats as only ol Mancer can on this week’s MLW Anthology.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5JsfCTzfmA
•Loser Leaves MLW: Mance Warner vs. Sami Callihan
•No Ropes Barbed Wire Match: Mance Warner vs. Jimmy Havoc (with Priscilla Kelly)
This week MLW Anthology chronicles the tough as nails brawler Mance Warner.
Mance Warner is one of the most unorthodox southern wrestlers in the sport today. Known for creating carnage in bars and in the ring, this Bucksnort brawler has a reputation for pummeling anyone that gets in his way.
Anthology will journey back to his debut inside the historic 2300 Arena in Philadelphia and then plunge into a wild battle of two friends pitted against each other in a loser leaves MLW clash as ol Mancer and Sami Callihan fight all over the arena in Milwaukee. The arena would literally never be the same after this vicious war.
Witness Mance Warner’s bloody battles with Jimmy Havoc culminating in the last tangle in Texas: a no ropes barbed wire bout as Jimmy Havoc has nowhere to run and nowhere to hide as he rumbles with Tennessee's toughest wrestler.
Kick back, pop open a light beer and see Mance Warner raise hell and throw some lariats as only ol Mancer can on this week’s MLW Anthology.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5JsfCTzfmA
Britt Baker's Injuries Revealed, Brian Cage Debuts In AEW, New TNT Champion (And of Course A Person in 'Power' Happens To Win It)
Britt Baker's injuries were revealed at AEW Double or Nothing Saturday as were the dentist's intentions to appear on Dynamite Wednesday to address when she could return.
Baker did not appear on the pay-per-view, but AEW physician Michael Sampson did, revealing that she suffered a partial LCL tear, an interior tibia fracture, and a small tendon tear in a tag team match on last week's Dynamite. He then said she would be on Dynamite Wednesday to discuss the injuries.
The 29-year-old sustained the injury when Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida slammed Nyla Rose into her while she was seated in a ring corner. She immediately grabbed at her right knee and was out of the match shortly thereafter. 2020 has been rough injury wise on Baker as she also suffered a nose injury in a match with Shida in April.
Baker was scheduled to wrestle Statlander at Double or Nothing, but was replaced by Penelope Ford.
Brian Cage has arrived in AEW and is in line for a future shot at the promotion's World Championship.
Cage was accompanied by Taz and made his AEW debut as the ninth entrant in tonight's Casino Ladder Match at Double or Nothing. The finish of the match was Cage retrieving the poker chip that was hanging above the ring after a spot where he picked up a ladder with Darby Allin laying across it and threw it out of the ring.
As the winner of the Casino Ladder match, Cage will get a future shot at the AEW World Championship. Jon Moxley is defending the title against Brodie Lee at Double or Nothing later tonight.
A storyline leading into Double or Nothing was that Taz had been offering to help Allin, but Allin didn't want his advice. Taz cut a brief promo after Cage's win and said Cage will continue dropping bodies.
Scorpio Sky, Frankie Kazarian, Kip Sabian, Allin, Orange Cassidy, Colt Cabana, Joey Janela, Luchasaurus, and Cage were the entrants in the Casino Ladder Match. It started with two wrestlers in the ring, then a new participant was added every two minutes until all nine were in.
Fenix was originally set for the Casino Ladder Match but was replaced by Janela due to injury.
It was reported by SoCalUncensored.com in January that Cage had agreed to a multi-year deal with AEW. But Cage posted an update on his injury and contract status later that month. Cage confirmed that he was no longer under contract with Impact Wrestling but said he would need to undergo surgery to repair a torn right biceps. Cage said that he wasn't technically with any promotion then.
Cody is the first-ever TNT Champion, (Gee, like nobody saw THAT coming) defeating Lance Archer tonight at Double or Nothing.
Towards the end of the match, Cody’s coach Arn Anderson was ejected to the back after a second referee came out and told the referee that Anderson had crotched Lance Archer on the top turnbuckle. After Anderson was ejected, Archer’s manager Jake Roberts brought out a snake.
However, the snake was never brought to the ring as Mike Tyson, who was set to present the TNT Championship to the winner, took off his shirt and stared down Roberts. As this was going on, Cody hit two Cross Rhodes to Archer and pinned him to win the title. Tyson then presented the title to Cody.
It was noted prior to the match that the AEW TNT Championship belt hasn’t been fully completed due to COVID-19.
Cody’s first championship defense will take place on June 3. The winner of a battle royal scheduled for Dynamite this Wednesday will be the first challenger.
Baker did not appear on the pay-per-view, but AEW physician Michael Sampson did, revealing that she suffered a partial LCL tear, an interior tibia fracture, and a small tendon tear in a tag team match on last week's Dynamite. He then said she would be on Dynamite Wednesday to discuss the injuries.
The 29-year-old sustained the injury when Kris Statlander and Hikaru Shida slammed Nyla Rose into her while she was seated in a ring corner. She immediately grabbed at her right knee and was out of the match shortly thereafter. 2020 has been rough injury wise on Baker as she also suffered a nose injury in a match with Shida in April.
Baker was scheduled to wrestle Statlander at Double or Nothing, but was replaced by Penelope Ford.
Brian Cage has arrived in AEW and is in line for a future shot at the promotion's World Championship.
Cage was accompanied by Taz and made his AEW debut as the ninth entrant in tonight's Casino Ladder Match at Double or Nothing. The finish of the match was Cage retrieving the poker chip that was hanging above the ring after a spot where he picked up a ladder with Darby Allin laying across it and threw it out of the ring.
As the winner of the Casino Ladder match, Cage will get a future shot at the AEW World Championship. Jon Moxley is defending the title against Brodie Lee at Double or Nothing later tonight.
A storyline leading into Double or Nothing was that Taz had been offering to help Allin, but Allin didn't want his advice. Taz cut a brief promo after Cage's win and said Cage will continue dropping bodies.
Scorpio Sky, Frankie Kazarian, Kip Sabian, Allin, Orange Cassidy, Colt Cabana, Joey Janela, Luchasaurus, and Cage were the entrants in the Casino Ladder Match. It started with two wrestlers in the ring, then a new participant was added every two minutes until all nine were in.
Fenix was originally set for the Casino Ladder Match but was replaced by Janela due to injury.
It was reported by SoCalUncensored.com in January that Cage had agreed to a multi-year deal with AEW. But Cage posted an update on his injury and contract status later that month. Cage confirmed that he was no longer under contract with Impact Wrestling but said he would need to undergo surgery to repair a torn right biceps. Cage said that he wasn't technically with any promotion then.
Cody is the first-ever TNT Champion, (Gee, like nobody saw THAT coming) defeating Lance Archer tonight at Double or Nothing.
Towards the end of the match, Cody’s coach Arn Anderson was ejected to the back after a second referee came out and told the referee that Anderson had crotched Lance Archer on the top turnbuckle. After Anderson was ejected, Archer’s manager Jake Roberts brought out a snake.
However, the snake was never brought to the ring as Mike Tyson, who was set to present the TNT Championship to the winner, took off his shirt and stared down Roberts. As this was going on, Cody hit two Cross Rhodes to Archer and pinned him to win the title. Tyson then presented the title to Cody.
It was noted prior to the match that the AEW TNT Championship belt hasn’t been fully completed due to COVID-19.
Cody’s first championship defense will take place on June 3. The winner of a battle royal scheduled for Dynamite this Wednesday will be the first challenger.
PCW Ultra MUTINY (Ep. 45) - Scorpio Sky vs. Ryan Taylor, Reno Scum vs. Los Luchas, Thatcher, Mr. 450
This week on Mutiny, we bring you a double-dose of action from Relentless in our inaugural year. A decade-long feud between two SoCal standouts-turned-international stars culminates in the main event as the undefeated Scorpio Sky goes one-on-one with lethal striker Ryan Taylor. Reno Scum and Los Luchas make their PCW Ultra debuts in tag team action. We'll also hear from Mr. 450 (Mecha Wolf) and relive the controversial match between another early Ultralight division pioneer - Kevin Martenson - and submission specialist Timothy Thatcher.
Featured this week:
Scorpio Sky vs. Ryan Taylor
Reno Scum vs. Los Luchas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aPtFpEzALc
Featured this week:
Scorpio Sky vs. Ryan Taylor
Reno Scum vs. Los Luchas
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aPtFpEzALc
Mat Memory- Pro Wrestling Syndicate - 5 Year Annversary Show Night 1
Pro Wrestling Syndicate - 5 Year Annversary Show Night 1
Originally streamed LIVE on 6/1/12 - Rahway, NJ
Alex Reynolds vs. AR Fox
Tag Team Gauntlet match featuring The Nasty Boys, Modest & Mattixx, Enhancement Talent, Phat Pack and Team Energy
Samuray del Sol vs. Mil Mascaras
2 Cold Scorpio vs. Vader
Devon Moore & Kevin Matthews vs. Dan Maff & Tommy Dreamer
The Sheik, Apoliyon, QT Marshall & George South vs. Taka Suzuki, Koko B Ware, Mike Dennis & Star Man
Dynomite vs. Freight Train ($5 Wrestling Championship Match)
Brittney Savage vs. Veda Scott
Tony Nese & Sami Callihan vs. KAI & The Great Muta
*Tony Nese actually quit TNA Impact Wrestling in favor of doing this PWS event. Nese whom was part of PWS prior to signing with TNA was informed by TNA that he would not be allowed to compete in a match with Sami Callihan against The Great Muta and KAI in June. Nese responded to TNA by asking for his release. Much respect. TNA's loss as Nese is now a big star for WWE's 205 Live.*
This Ladies Night Out special features the top pro wrestlers not only from promotions like AEW, WWE and Impact but also some the top rising stars in independent wrestling!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RefcnD3wdlk
AMW-TV Episode 194: MAY 23, 2020
AMW-TV 194
This week we look back at some moments from past WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS events.
The Outlaws vs. Jake Braddock & JR Roc from 2019
Highlights of Hall of Famer Ronnie Garvins induction Speech
TV MAIN EVENT
AMW CHAMPION Al Snow & Kyle Maggard vs Progressive Liberal Dan Richards & Sexy Stan Sierra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUSiFTAlPdk
This week we look back at some moments from past WEEKEND OF CHAMPIONS events.
The Outlaws vs. Jake Braddock & JR Roc from 2019
Highlights of Hall of Famer Ronnie Garvins induction Speech
TV MAIN EVENT
AMW CHAMPION Al Snow & Kyle Maggard vs Progressive Liberal Dan Richards & Sexy Stan Sierra
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUSiFTAlPdk
Baby Doll on Tully Blanchard & Slapping Incidents
Baby Doll on Tully Blanchard & Slapping Incidents
Former NWA, UWF and World Class Championship Wrestling manager Baby Doll talks about her relationship with Tully Blanchard who she managed in the National Wrestling Alliance and the infamous slapping angles with both Dusty Rhodes and Tully during their feud that caused massive heat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkaSPTsX6nI
Former NWA, UWF and World Class Championship Wrestling manager Baby Doll talks about her relationship with Tully Blanchard who she managed in the National Wrestling Alliance and the infamous slapping angles with both Dusty Rhodes and Tully during their feud that caused massive heat.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkaSPTsX6nI
Friday, May 22, 2020
Whoever Is Posting Conrad's Stuff Is obviously An F'N Idiot
I mean seriously, is it really THAT HARD, to post things or title things correctly on YouTube? Shouldn't be that hard. I've done it, BBUUUTT.. As you'll see by the pattern laid out before you here. SOMEBODY needs to stay the fuck awake when they're doing this.
There's this story I did. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/conrad-thompson-seriously-needs-to.html where it's titled with Scott Hall's name but NO MENTION AT ALL of Scott Hall in the segment.
Then there's one.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/funny-how-nobody-ever-catches-this.html Where it's supposed to be Bischoff shooting on what TNA did right. BUT.. Doesn't mention one thing they did right, LOL! Plus the other segment in the story where the voices were going too fast and they sounded like they inhaled helium.
YYEPPP real professional job here, Top fucking notch, The Dave Meltlzer five stars for failure, right here. But, there's more..
There's this one here.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/can-someone-please-show-conrad-thomas.html as well.
You see the pattern of fucking up here? WHO THE FUCK OR HOW THE FUCK, CAN YOU FUCK THIS UP, SSOOO OFTEN?
WELL.. Some has, and as you're about to see? Continues to.
Here you go.. Today's fuck up by the 'ace genius' who's in charge of constantly screwing it up..
Yes indeedy, let's go ahead and put the 83 weeks logo and Bischoff's picture for a segment from the Arn Anderson podcast.. Yeah, that works really well. If YOU'RE FUCKING MORON.
The fact that all of these I've posted here to this moment HAVEN'T BEEN CORRECTED. At all. i GUESS Conrad Thompson, Eric Bischoff and Arn Anderson just don't give a shot HOW something is posted, as long as it's posted (rolls eyes)
Love the fact that Conrad I guess, feels that correcting all these things is something that's 'beneath him'. He's too good and too above it all to feel he needs to be corrected, even though the obvious is right here.
The more they keep fucking it up, the more I'm gonna continue to show what fuck ups they are. I mean, not my fault they keep making it so easy for me to do.
There's this story I did. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/conrad-thompson-seriously-needs-to.html where it's titled with Scott Hall's name but NO MENTION AT ALL of Scott Hall in the segment.
Then there's one.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/funny-how-nobody-ever-catches-this.html Where it's supposed to be Bischoff shooting on what TNA did right. BUT.. Doesn't mention one thing they did right, LOL! Plus the other segment in the story where the voices were going too fast and they sounded like they inhaled helium.
YYEPPP real professional job here, Top fucking notch, The Dave Meltlzer five stars for failure, right here. But, there's more..
There's this one here.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/can-someone-please-show-conrad-thomas.html as well.
You see the pattern of fucking up here? WHO THE FUCK OR HOW THE FUCK, CAN YOU FUCK THIS UP, SSOOO OFTEN?
WELL.. Some has, and as you're about to see? Continues to.
Here you go.. Today's fuck up by the 'ace genius' who's in charge of constantly screwing it up..
Yes indeedy, let's go ahead and put the 83 weeks logo and Bischoff's picture for a segment from the Arn Anderson podcast.. Yeah, that works really well. If YOU'RE FUCKING MORON.
The fact that all of these I've posted here to this moment HAVEN'T BEEN CORRECTED. At all. i GUESS Conrad Thompson, Eric Bischoff and Arn Anderson just don't give a shot HOW something is posted, as long as it's posted (rolls eyes)
Love the fact that Conrad I guess, feels that correcting all these things is something that's 'beneath him'. He's too good and too above it all to feel he needs to be corrected, even though the obvious is right here.
The more they keep fucking it up, the more I'm gonna continue to show what fuck ups they are. I mean, not my fault they keep making it so easy for me to do.
Mat Memory- WWC Super Estrellas March 20th 1983
Malcolm Monroevs Abdullah the Butcher (from Detroit)
Pedro Valdez vs King Tonga
Keith Larsen vs Ox Baker
Video of The Sheik
Angel Diaz vs Buddy Landel
Frank Ruiz vs Gran Apollo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jv6RccI1VM
Pedro Valdez vs King Tonga
Keith Larsen vs Ox Baker
Video of The Sheik
Angel Diaz vs Buddy Landel
Frank Ruiz vs Gran Apollo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Jv6RccI1VM
World League Wrestling ShowdownTV w/ Pro-Wrestling NOAH Stars Marufuji, KENTA, and Morishima!
World League Wrestling brings you another retro from the past with Pro-Wrestling NOAH Superstars KENTA, Naomichi Marufuji, and Takeshi Morishima!
In this star-studded episode, WLW brings you back to an event that took place in Eldon, MO in 2007 featuring some of the top-talent from around the world! In singles competition, Darin Waid takes on Steve Anthony - The King of the 450.
In the main event, 6-man tag-team action will take place as the DoomSayers - Brandon Tatum and current Ring of Honor star Beer City Bruiser teams with Pro-Wrestling NOAH's Takeshi Morishima to take on "Dangerous" Derek McQuinn and fan-favorites KENTA and Naomichi Marufuji.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mes0SuXFFsk
In this star-studded episode, WLW brings you back to an event that took place in Eldon, MO in 2007 featuring some of the top-talent from around the world! In singles competition, Darin Waid takes on Steve Anthony - The King of the 450.
In the main event, 6-man tag-team action will take place as the DoomSayers - Brandon Tatum and current Ring of Honor star Beer City Bruiser teams with Pro-Wrestling NOAH's Takeshi Morishima to take on "Dangerous" Derek McQuinn and fan-favorites KENTA and Naomichi Marufuji.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mes0SuXFFsk
Brian Blair Full Shoot Interview 2020
Brian Blair Full Shoot Interview 2020
WWE Legend, Cauliflower Alley Club President and former UWF booker "Killer Bee" B Brian Blair does an extended shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such subjects as his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling, highly controversial ribs he was involved with, his meeting with Erich Bischoff about coming to WCW, his time as head booker for the Universal Wrestling Federation and memories of Herb Abrams the bizarre owner of the company who Blair tells numerous stories about, thoughts on Haku, his work with the CAC, wrestling in Toronto, was the Iron Sheik heat real or a gimmick & more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5060OfdYVB8
WWE Legend, Cauliflower Alley Club President and former UWF booker "Killer Bee" B Brian Blair does an extended shoot interview with The Hannibal TV covering such subjects as his time with New Japan Pro Wrestling, highly controversial ribs he was involved with, his meeting with Erich Bischoff about coming to WCW, his time as head booker for the Universal Wrestling Federation and memories of Herb Abrams the bizarre owner of the company who Blair tells numerous stories about, thoughts on Haku, his work with the CAC, wrestling in Toronto, was the Iron Sheik heat real or a gimmick & more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5060OfdYVB8
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Eli Drake Show 001 | Eli's First Time
The Eli Drake Show is now officially available as part of the new Carnyland platform. This unique talk show is all from the perspective of the one and only... E-LI DRAKE. I
On the debut episode entitled “Eli’s First Time”, Eli talks about his FIRST TIME, what really gets under his skin in the wrestling business including his time in Impact Wrestling, his feelings on the stock market, and the Michale Jordan Documentary Series “The Last Dance”. Upon completion of Episode 001, Eli Drake added his thoughts on the passing of his friend Shad Gaspard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmKiCcuvS3E
On the debut episode entitled “Eli’s First Time”, Eli talks about his FIRST TIME, what really gets under his skin in the wrestling business including his time in Impact Wrestling, his feelings on the stock market, and the Michale Jordan Documentary Series “The Last Dance”. Upon completion of Episode 001, Eli Drake added his thoughts on the passing of his friend Shad Gaspard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmKiCcuvS3E
Best of Thunder Rosa in Ladies Night Out (Taya Valkyrie, Ivelisse, Big Swole)
The best of Thunder Rosa in Ladies Night Out! Matches vs Taya Valkyrie, Ivelisse, Kris Stadtlander & many more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1t-aF8mnrk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1t-aF8mnrk
Tom Prichard on WWE Backstage Mind Games
Tom Prichard on WWE Backstage Mind Games
Former WWE Executive in charge of Developmental, former WWE tag team champion and legendary trainer of Superstars Dr. Tom Prichard aka Zip discusses the behind the scenes mind games the WWE office would play with certain wrestlers to see how they'd react and to screw with their heads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIAizNY7yzw
Former WWE Executive in charge of Developmental, former WWE tag team champion and legendary trainer of Superstars Dr. Tom Prichard aka Zip discusses the behind the scenes mind games the WWE office would play with certain wrestlers to see how they'd react and to screw with their heads.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIAizNY7yzw
Mat Memory- HIGHLIGHTS: Tommy Dreamer vs. Chris Dickinson - HARDCORE MATCH (Limitless Wrestling)
MATCH: Hardcore Match - Tommy Dreamer vs. Chris Dickinson
EVENT: Welcome To The Dance (3/9/19)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsBYsw_FvoQ
EVENT: Welcome To The Dance (3/9/19)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zsBYsw_FvoQ
Mat Memory- Stevie Ray makes RARE Appearance on the indies & wrestles at Reality of Wrestling
This segment was from 2016 with Stevie Ray rocking his NWO / Harlem Heat gear teaming with Ryan Davidson against Abel Andrew Jackson.
Over the years Stevie Ray has taken many wrestlers under his wing and even had moment moments returning to the ring at Reality of Wrestling live events.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pCydL1Sqa2A
Mat Memory- Justin Credible vs. Jonny Storm (10-18-03 - London, England)
PJ Polaco vs. Jody Fleisch's rival for the XPW European Title.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GifqN7Pa2Rw
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GifqN7Pa2Rw
BATEMAN (c) defends against Royce Isaacs with Jamie Iovine (Championship Wrestling From Hollywood)
UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | BATEMAN (c) v ROYCE ISAACS with JAMIE IOVINE
Bateman not only puts it all on the line - but he does it twice! Special appearance by Scorpio Sky!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzENJ3igWqA
Bateman not only puts it all on the line - but he does it twice! Special appearance by Scorpio Sky!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzENJ3igWqA
Carnyland 001 | A Long Way From NWA Powerrr
Carnyland is here! On last week's NWAP owerrr, NWA President William Patrick Corgan announced the idea of #Carnyland. So what is it? That's a great question that is not easily answered in one sentence, essay or even one video. More info here - https://www.nationalwrestlingalliance...
To the fans of #NWAPowerrr, we have asked one member of the roster to let you know from the beginning how much we miss doing the studio wrestling show. You'll hear their authentic voice on how important each of you and how much we miss you. We read every one of your comments and can't wait to read below as you watch this new show.
From that moment, you'll enter #Carnyland and what you see will be just a first step into this new land we're building. Like any new place, it will constantly be evolving based on its visitors, citizens and those who sit on the town council.
You will see some familiar faces from the National Wrestling Alliance in this new place. We will not over hype this moment, as our great NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis has said time and time again... under promise and over deliver.
Carnyland is not just one thing. And trust us, we've all been there... a lot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_fNb1oz4pA&t=520s
To the fans of #NWAPowerrr, we have asked one member of the roster to let you know from the beginning how much we miss doing the studio wrestling show. You'll hear their authentic voice on how important each of you and how much we miss you. We read every one of your comments and can't wait to read below as you watch this new show.
From that moment, you'll enter #Carnyland and what you see will be just a first step into this new land we're building. Like any new place, it will constantly be evolving based on its visitors, citizens and those who sit on the town council.
You will see some familiar faces from the National Wrestling Alliance in this new place. We will not over hype this moment, as our great NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis has said time and time again... under promise and over deliver.
Carnyland is not just one thing. And trust us, we've all been there... a lot.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_fNb1oz4pA&t=520s
Inside the NWA 001 | William Patrick Corgan & David Lagana
With the successful launch of Carnyland, the National Wrestling Alliance is proud to give the debut episode of Inside The NWA featuring an exclusive interview with NWA President William Patrick Corgan and NWA Vice-President David Lagana conducted by Joe Galli.
In this nearly 55 minute interview, Corgan and Lagana talk about where the National Wrestling Alliance now sits with the ongoing global pandemic, the decision to launch #Carnyland, the status of #NWAPowerrr, their thoughts on who in the locker room, where Carnyland came from, where they sit in the pro wrestling landscape, what the future looks like for the NWA and so much more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYDg1uztqk0
In this nearly 55 minute interview, Corgan and Lagana talk about where the National Wrestling Alliance now sits with the ongoing global pandemic, the decision to launch #Carnyland, the status of #NWAPowerrr, their thoughts on who in the locker room, where Carnyland came from, where they sit in the pro wrestling landscape, what the future looks like for the NWA and so much more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYDg1uztqk0
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
When You Have A Serious Story Out There But the More "Well Known" News Sites Prefer To Do Lame Stuff Instead
This is a prime example of how the more 'well known' or, 'bigger' wrestling news sites deal with stories. When you have a serious story that was handed to them and they instead, go and milk every pointless WWE, AEW, etc story they can instead? It says a lot about them. Here's proof and since proof is a mother fucker. I again, will always, have the proof.
When there's serious story, about Combat Zone Wrestling, backed up by actual talents who worked for CZW..
The sory of course, can be found, right here.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/combat-zone-wrestling-exposed-and-its.html
But then people including myself try to give the story to the other sites because it IS, a big deal.. Instead of WrestlingInc, PWInsider, Observer, etc covering it? The so called 'bigger, more well known" wrestling news sites prefer? To do lame stuff like this.
When there's serious story, about Combat Zone Wrestling, backed up by actual talents who worked for CZW..
The sory of course, can be found, right here.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/combat-zone-wrestling-exposed-and-its.html
But then people including myself try to give the story to the other sites because it IS, a big deal.. Instead of WrestlingInc, PWInsider, Observer, etc covering it? The so called 'bigger, more well known" wrestling news sites prefer? To do lame stuff like this.
YYYEEAH I don't think millions of people give two shits about Matt Hardy 'mourning' a fucking drone..
Then, there's this gem too that's just 'SSOO much more important' to do over the CZW story.
Yeppers, yes indeedy, Paige showing off a new refrigerator is so damn earth shattering, so 'must see TV' so to speak, that this just HAS, to be more important than the allegations on CZW that's backed up by several people.. This story just "HAS" to be done before anything else, don't you know.. (Rolls eyes).
Nice to see that the more well known sites sure have their priorities in order, LOL.
Combat Zone Wrestling EXPOSED! And It's Not A Pretty Sight (Added Note To This 7-27-24 12:45pm)
An added note 7-27-24 12:45 pm.
Mike Johnson at PWInsider had a question in his Q&A about this promotion, here's a screengrab of that.
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Sadly Mr. Johnson chose to put the blame on the pandemic and totally failed to mention (or simply blew off reporting) this major story that involved Combat Zone Wrestling. Someone should ask Mike Johnson why he chose to not mention the truth and simply brush the blame off on the pandemic. THIS is being 'professional', HOW?
Nothing like trying to avoid the truth, eh Mikey? What are you afraid of when it comes to mentioning this? That you won't get any of their wrestlers to do interviews for your site?
Not good when a 'major' journalist looks desperately for an easy way out for an answer and quickly takes it, over explaining real facts.
The screen shots say it all.
CZW made a statement last night and what follows is several former talent who use to work for CZW/DJ Hyde on how it was working for him.
CZW made a deal with Stonecutter Media to re-release their shows under new titles that sound like softcore porn such as “CZW Girls: All Assets Revealed” and “CZW Girlz: Top Heavy & Tough.”
Then you have this, fucking moron, chiming in. proving he really is, a dumb ass. Thanks for further proving that, dipshit.
MARTHA HART SAYS DARK SIDE OF THE RING WILL FINALLY TELL THE TRUE TALE OF OWEN HART'S DEATH, WWE'S LEAD ATTORNEY RESPONDS
Martha Hart was interviewed by CBS Sports' Brent Bookhouse in advance of tonight's season finale of Dark Side of the Ring on VICE TV, documenting the life and death of Owen Hart as well as the legal aftermath of Hart's passing in May 1999 after falling from the rafters of the Kemper Arena in Kansas City at the WWF Over the Edge PPV. The interview prompted a response from WWE's lead attorney Jerry McDevitt and can be read in complete form at this link.
Hart on how Dark Side of the Ring finally gets the true story of Owen's passing out: "I'm just one individual and the WWE is a PR powerhouse. They've always had the upper hand with getting their message and their side of things out. This episode really provided the opportunity to tell the real story and tell how I had the biggest fight of my life. It was a real David and Goliath battle and how awful they were to me and how disrespectful they were to Owen."
Hart on the Stunt that led to Owen's death: "First of all, the stunt itself was so negligent. They hired hackers they knew would do anything they wanted when they knew that proper riggers they had hired in the past had told them, 'We won't do this kind of stunt, it's not safe.' Everything about that stunt was done wrong. The entire set-up was wrong. The equipment was wrong -- the harness, for example, was meant for dragging people behind a car. It was a stunt harness, but it wasn't meant to suspend someone 80 feet above the ground. What was happening to Owen when he was sitting in that harness is, his circulation was getting cut off and he couldn't breathe. Then, the snap shackle that they used, that snap shackle is not meant for rigging humans. It's meant for the sole use of rigging sailboats. It's a sailboat clip that, by design, is meant to open on load. By the very design of the stunt, it was meant to fail, because the weight of Owen on that clip actually made it more likely it would open spontaneously. Proper riggers have a few things they would never do. First, they would never do a stunt without redundancy. That didn't happen; there was no redundancy. Second, they never, ever, let the talent have any control into the stunt. These guys were telling Owen, 'This cord taped here, don't pull it until you get to the ground.' That would never happen; proper riggers don't rig things this way. The other thing is, WWE is a billion-dollar company. Owen never questioned his safety. He thought for sure they were hiring people that knew what they were doing. He was putting his life in their hands, and they didn't care. They didn't have any regard for Owen's life whatsoever. They went outside of qualified riggers that had good experience."
Hart on WWE's reaction to Hart falling: "When Owen died, they scooped him out like a piece of garbage and they paraded wrestlers out to wrestle in a ring that had Owen's blood, where the boards were broken from Owen's fall and where the guys could feel the dip in the ring from where he fell. Just that disrespect and lack of respect for a human life that had just been lost. The fact that they didn't stop the show is just appalling. Vince McMahon was a poor leader, and he failed because that talent was looking for leadership and he failed them."
Jerry McDevitt's response to Martha's statement: "The reality is, we've never told our side of the story of what happened -- at least not outside of court. We told it in court, but when she talks about the way the lawsuit unfolded over the years, it really isn't accurate what she's saying. What she did whenever this happened is, she hired a lawyer in Kansas City who we caught essentially trying to fix the judicial selection process to get a judge that was more to their liking. We caught them and went all the way to the Missouri Supreme Court. The Missouri Supreme Court said, 'No, no, no. We're not going to let that happen.' They essentially appointed an independent judge to come in from outside of Kansas City to oversee the proceedings. We were basically trying to find out what happened that night. Martha was not even remotely interested in finding out what happened that night; she just wanted to used it as a vehicle to beat up a business that she didn't like that her husband was in, the wrestling business."
Hart on Not Allowing Owen into the WWE Hall of Fame: "There's always been this talk that, 'Oh, we want to put Owen in the Hall of Fame,' Their Hall of Fame? They don't even have a Hallway of Fame. It doesn't exist. There's nothing. It's a fake entity. There's nothing real or tangible. It's just an event they have to make money. They put it on TV and have a celebration, and it's just so ridiculous. I would never even entertain it. It's garbage."
Hart on how Dark Side of the Ring finally gets the true story of Owen's passing out: "I'm just one individual and the WWE is a PR powerhouse. They've always had the upper hand with getting their message and their side of things out. This episode really provided the opportunity to tell the real story and tell how I had the biggest fight of my life. It was a real David and Goliath battle and how awful they were to me and how disrespectful they were to Owen."
Hart on the Stunt that led to Owen's death: "First of all, the stunt itself was so negligent. They hired hackers they knew would do anything they wanted when they knew that proper riggers they had hired in the past had told them, 'We won't do this kind of stunt, it's not safe.' Everything about that stunt was done wrong. The entire set-up was wrong. The equipment was wrong -- the harness, for example, was meant for dragging people behind a car. It was a stunt harness, but it wasn't meant to suspend someone 80 feet above the ground. What was happening to Owen when he was sitting in that harness is, his circulation was getting cut off and he couldn't breathe. Then, the snap shackle that they used, that snap shackle is not meant for rigging humans. It's meant for the sole use of rigging sailboats. It's a sailboat clip that, by design, is meant to open on load. By the very design of the stunt, it was meant to fail, because the weight of Owen on that clip actually made it more likely it would open spontaneously. Proper riggers have a few things they would never do. First, they would never do a stunt without redundancy. That didn't happen; there was no redundancy. Second, they never, ever, let the talent have any control into the stunt. These guys were telling Owen, 'This cord taped here, don't pull it until you get to the ground.' That would never happen; proper riggers don't rig things this way. The other thing is, WWE is a billion-dollar company. Owen never questioned his safety. He thought for sure they were hiring people that knew what they were doing. He was putting his life in their hands, and they didn't care. They didn't have any regard for Owen's life whatsoever. They went outside of qualified riggers that had good experience."
Hart on WWE's reaction to Hart falling: "When Owen died, they scooped him out like a piece of garbage and they paraded wrestlers out to wrestle in a ring that had Owen's blood, where the boards were broken from Owen's fall and where the guys could feel the dip in the ring from where he fell. Just that disrespect and lack of respect for a human life that had just been lost. The fact that they didn't stop the show is just appalling. Vince McMahon was a poor leader, and he failed because that talent was looking for leadership and he failed them."
Jerry McDevitt's response to Martha's statement: "The reality is, we've never told our side of the story of what happened -- at least not outside of court. We told it in court, but when she talks about the way the lawsuit unfolded over the years, it really isn't accurate what she's saying. What she did whenever this happened is, she hired a lawyer in Kansas City who we caught essentially trying to fix the judicial selection process to get a judge that was more to their liking. We caught them and went all the way to the Missouri Supreme Court. The Missouri Supreme Court said, 'No, no, no. We're not going to let that happen.' They essentially appointed an independent judge to come in from outside of Kansas City to oversee the proceedings. We were basically trying to find out what happened that night. Martha was not even remotely interested in finding out what happened that night; she just wanted to used it as a vehicle to beat up a business that she didn't like that her husband was in, the wrestling business."
Hart on Not Allowing Owen into the WWE Hall of Fame: "There's always been this talk that, 'Oh, we want to put Owen in the Hall of Fame,' Their Hall of Fame? They don't even have a Hallway of Fame. It doesn't exist. There's nothing. It's a fake entity. There's nothing real or tangible. It's just an event they have to make money. They put it on TV and have a celebration, and it's just so ridiculous. I would never even entertain it. It's garbage."
VAN HAMMER RULED GUILTY IN DUI CASE, SENTENCED
Former WCW star Mark "Van Hammer" Hildreth, 60, plead guilty to one count of Driving Under the Influence, Causing Property Damage and Injury as part of a plea deal with Florida's Palm Beach County Court and has been sentenced to one year of probation, a one year suspension of his driver's license and having an interlock device place on his vehicle for one year as well.
Hildreth was also ruled guilty of leaving the scene of an accident while a charge of violating the speed zone was dismissed. The guilty plea was officially made on 4/29 as part of a plea agreement that saw Hildreth sentenced only on the DUI charge.
Hildreth's car struck a five-year old boy who was riding a bicycle on Sunday 1/26, throwing the boy atop Hildreth's car's hood, according to local police. The young boy was admitted as a trauma patient with possible internal injuries and "road rash."
According to the police report, Hildreth was driving driving near south Seacrest Boulevard and Southeast 34th Avenue when Hildreth's car struck the boy, who was riding his bicycle with his father. Hildreth allegedly got out of the car, stated the boy jumped out in front of him, then drove away. Another witness followed Hildreth to his home and identified him to police. The police report noted that Hildreth smelled of alcohol and refused to take a breathalyzer.
Hildreth was estimated to be doing 58 in a 35 mph zone, according to The Washington Times. He clipped the boy when his bicycle veered into the street. Eric Tilghman, an industrial door-installer who lives nearby, told the Times News he was driving with a friend Sunday when he saw the car strike the child. “The father picked up the son off the road The kid was crying. The dad was crying. The guy was out of the car.” Tilghman said, Then, he said, “I’m looking at the guy and he’s getting back in the car. We’re yelling at him, ‘Don’t you leave. Don’t you leave!’ ” Tilghman followed Hildreth after he left the scene of the crash, taking photos and following him home. Hildreth was taken into custody after being found sitting on his front steps.
During a January hearing, it was noted Hildreth had two previous DUIs in the past, one in Texas in 1985 and one in Georgia in 2004. He also has numerous traffic infractions in the State of Florida. Hildreth was ordered at the time to not to have contact with the victim or any potential witnesses, to make himself available to random testing for drugs and alcohol and that he not use any alcohol or drugs nor carry any illegal weapons on his person:
Hildreth was given four days' credit towards his one year probation for the four days he was incarcerated.
It was noted in court records that within the term of his probation, Hildreth must attend a victim's impact session, where he will learn of how DUIs have effected those who have been victims in such circumstances. It was also noted the victims in his case have been notified of the plea agreement and according to court records "are not seeking restitution."
Hildreth was also ruled guilty of leaving the scene of an accident while a charge of violating the speed zone was dismissed. The guilty plea was officially made on 4/29 as part of a plea agreement that saw Hildreth sentenced only on the DUI charge.
Hildreth's car struck a five-year old boy who was riding a bicycle on Sunday 1/26, throwing the boy atop Hildreth's car's hood, according to local police. The young boy was admitted as a trauma patient with possible internal injuries and "road rash."
According to the police report, Hildreth was driving driving near south Seacrest Boulevard and Southeast 34th Avenue when Hildreth's car struck the boy, who was riding his bicycle with his father. Hildreth allegedly got out of the car, stated the boy jumped out in front of him, then drove away. Another witness followed Hildreth to his home and identified him to police. The police report noted that Hildreth smelled of alcohol and refused to take a breathalyzer.
Hildreth was estimated to be doing 58 in a 35 mph zone, according to The Washington Times. He clipped the boy when his bicycle veered into the street. Eric Tilghman, an industrial door-installer who lives nearby, told the Times News he was driving with a friend Sunday when he saw the car strike the child. “The father picked up the son off the road The kid was crying. The dad was crying. The guy was out of the car.” Tilghman said, Then, he said, “I’m looking at the guy and he’s getting back in the car. We’re yelling at him, ‘Don’t you leave. Don’t you leave!’ ” Tilghman followed Hildreth after he left the scene of the crash, taking photos and following him home. Hildreth was taken into custody after being found sitting on his front steps.
During a January hearing, it was noted Hildreth had two previous DUIs in the past, one in Texas in 1985 and one in Georgia in 2004. He also has numerous traffic infractions in the State of Florida. Hildreth was ordered at the time to not to have contact with the victim or any potential witnesses, to make himself available to random testing for drugs and alcohol and that he not use any alcohol or drugs nor carry any illegal weapons on his person:
Hildreth was given four days' credit towards his one year probation for the four days he was incarcerated.
It was noted in court records that within the term of his probation, Hildreth must attend a victim's impact session, where he will learn of how DUIs have effected those who have been victims in such circumstances. It was also noted the victims in his case have been notified of the plea agreement and according to court records "are not seeking restitution."
SEARCH FOR SHAD GASPARD HAS BEEN SUSPENDED
Not sure how I myself feel about this, but if I was a member of Shad's family I'be really pissed off that they're suspending searching for the body. Must be nice to be able to make those kinds of decisions, knowing you're not a member of the family that has to deal, with those kind of decisions.
TMZ is reporting that the search efforts for Shad Gaspard have been suspended.
There remains still one boat still searching, according to the report, but the large-scale search has ceased.
Everyone at PWInsider.com sends our best wishes to Shad's family, friends and fans.
Shad Gaspard's family released the following statement last night - "Shad's family appreciates all the love, support, and concern through this horrible ordeal. At this time they are not ready to make any public or official statements to any media outlet And ask all to respect their wishes."
TMZ.com is reporting that former WWE star Shad Gaspard went missing yesterday afternoon after an incident while he was swimming with his son in Venice Beach, CA.
The TMZ report states that Gaspard and his son were among a group of swimmers caught in a strong rip current at 3:56 PM local time yesterday. TMZ is reporting that Gaspard asked that his ten year old son be rescued first by Baywatch lifeguards. His son was assisted by the lifeguards but Gaspard was not seen again after being hit by another big wave. Gaspard has not yet been found. A search continued until being called off at 7:30 PM last night, although periodic watch was kept from the shore. Underwater searching using sonar and divers as well as searches from the air via helicopter resumed this morning.
Gaspard's wife went public this morning on social media, asking to be contacted if anyone has seen him. Their son did not need to be hospitalized.
A native of Brooklyn, NY Gaspard, 39, was signed to a WWF developmental deal in 2002 after initially trying out for the second season of their MTV reality series Tough Enough. He didn't make the cut for the series but was given guidance about where to train, including time with Tom Prichard and Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker. Gaspard moved to Louisville, Kentucky, bouncing with other future WWE stars as they trained as pro wrestler and worked towards their mutual goal of getting a WWE deal.
Originally debuting as "Da Beast", a nickname that remained with him in pro wrestling forever, Gaspard worked as the bodyguard to perennial OVW heel manager Kenny Bolin and teamed with Carly Colon (Carlito). He was signed officially to a WWE developmental deal within a year of debuting. Gaspard was put together with The Neighborhoodie (more famously known now as JTG) as a team after Gaspard had a short feud with CM Punk in OVW.
The roots of Cryme Tyme was born in OVW with the team being called up in late 2006 with a series of vignettes that presented them as a fun-loving, over the top team that tapped into urban culture. They were an immediate hit as an act for live audiences, who loved their promos and energy as well as the team stealing items from heels to then give them away to fans in arena or "selling them off" in vignettes - stealing title belts, cars, clothing, etc. They were pushed hard, even teaming with John Cena and the act was easily getting over. Since they were from NYC, they would routinely get one of the biggest pops when they appeared in Madison Square Garden. The team was extremely popular, especially as a live act, everywhere for the company during that run.
The duo had two WWE runs as the team. Despite their popularity and merchandise sales, they were released in 2007 after having issues with Trevor Murdoch and Lance Cade, who they were rivals with inside and outside the ring. They returned in 2008 and were drafted to the Smackdown brand, challenging Big Show and Chris Jericho at Summerslam 2008 for the Smackdown Tag belts. In 2010, WWE opted to split the team with Gaspard turning heel, adopting a new look for a short feud with JTG before again departing. Truth be told, Gaspard never really had a chance to develop his singles persona enough to truly gauge whether it could have worked long-term.
Since leaving WWE, Gaspard has worked regularly as an actor and stuntman in theater, film and television and had written several projects that were in different stages of development for Hollywood. Gaspard had worked as a stuntman on the DC Comics Harley Quinn & The Birds of Prey film released earlier this year.
In 2016, Gaspard was credited with stopping a man intent on robbing a gas station when an armed man approached him as he was planning to rob the station. Gaspard disarmed the man and held him until police arrived.
TMZ is reporting that the search efforts for Shad Gaspard have been suspended.
There remains still one boat still searching, according to the report, but the large-scale search has ceased.
Everyone at PWInsider.com sends our best wishes to Shad's family, friends and fans.
Shad Gaspard's family released the following statement last night - "Shad's family appreciates all the love, support, and concern through this horrible ordeal. At this time they are not ready to make any public or official statements to any media outlet And ask all to respect their wishes."
TMZ.com is reporting that former WWE star Shad Gaspard went missing yesterday afternoon after an incident while he was swimming with his son in Venice Beach, CA.
The TMZ report states that Gaspard and his son were among a group of swimmers caught in a strong rip current at 3:56 PM local time yesterday. TMZ is reporting that Gaspard asked that his ten year old son be rescued first by Baywatch lifeguards. His son was assisted by the lifeguards but Gaspard was not seen again after being hit by another big wave. Gaspard has not yet been found. A search continued until being called off at 7:30 PM last night, although periodic watch was kept from the shore. Underwater searching using sonar and divers as well as searches from the air via helicopter resumed this morning.
Gaspard's wife went public this morning on social media, asking to be contacted if anyone has seen him. Their son did not need to be hospitalized.
A native of Brooklyn, NY Gaspard, 39, was signed to a WWF developmental deal in 2002 after initially trying out for the second season of their MTV reality series Tough Enough. He didn't make the cut for the series but was given guidance about where to train, including time with Tom Prichard and Sgt. Buddy Lee Parker. Gaspard moved to Louisville, Kentucky, bouncing with other future WWE stars as they trained as pro wrestler and worked towards their mutual goal of getting a WWE deal.
Originally debuting as "Da Beast", a nickname that remained with him in pro wrestling forever, Gaspard worked as the bodyguard to perennial OVW heel manager Kenny Bolin and teamed with Carly Colon (Carlito). He was signed officially to a WWE developmental deal within a year of debuting. Gaspard was put together with The Neighborhoodie (more famously known now as JTG) as a team after Gaspard had a short feud with CM Punk in OVW.
The roots of Cryme Tyme was born in OVW with the team being called up in late 2006 with a series of vignettes that presented them as a fun-loving, over the top team that tapped into urban culture. They were an immediate hit as an act for live audiences, who loved their promos and energy as well as the team stealing items from heels to then give them away to fans in arena or "selling them off" in vignettes - stealing title belts, cars, clothing, etc. They were pushed hard, even teaming with John Cena and the act was easily getting over. Since they were from NYC, they would routinely get one of the biggest pops when they appeared in Madison Square Garden. The team was extremely popular, especially as a live act, everywhere for the company during that run.
The duo had two WWE runs as the team. Despite their popularity and merchandise sales, they were released in 2007 after having issues with Trevor Murdoch and Lance Cade, who they were rivals with inside and outside the ring. They returned in 2008 and were drafted to the Smackdown brand, challenging Big Show and Chris Jericho at Summerslam 2008 for the Smackdown Tag belts. In 2010, WWE opted to split the team with Gaspard turning heel, adopting a new look for a short feud with JTG before again departing. Truth be told, Gaspard never really had a chance to develop his singles persona enough to truly gauge whether it could have worked long-term.
Since leaving WWE, Gaspard has worked regularly as an actor and stuntman in theater, film and television and had written several projects that were in different stages of development for Hollywood. Gaspard had worked as a stuntman on the DC Comics Harley Quinn & The Birds of Prey film released earlier this year.
In 2016, Gaspard was credited with stopping a man intent on robbing a gas station when an armed man approached him as he was planning to rob the station. Gaspard disarmed the man and held him until police arrived.
Mat Memory- Crash - The Very Best Of World Championship Wrestling (Australia) - Volume 2
Crash - The Very Best Of World Championship Wrestling (Australia) - Volume 2
1. Introduction with Mark "Jacko" Jackson
2. Spiros Arion Vs Abdullah The Butcher
3. Mario Milano Vs Tiger Singh
4. Dr Jerry Graham Vs Angelo "Jumping Little Joe" Savoldi
5. Mr Fuji Vs Mark Lewin
6. Larry O'Dea Vs Abdullah The Butcher
7. Mark Lewin Vs Allan Pinfold
8. Death Match: King Curtis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaSpkySATiw
1. Introduction with Mark "Jacko" Jackson
2. Spiros Arion Vs Abdullah The Butcher
3. Mario Milano Vs Tiger Singh
4. Dr Jerry Graham Vs Angelo "Jumping Little Joe" Savoldi
5. Mr Fuji Vs Mark Lewin
6. Larry O'Dea Vs Abdullah The Butcher
7. Mark Lewin Vs Allan Pinfold
8. Death Match: King Curtis
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HaSpkySATiw
Mat Memory- Slam - The Very Best Of World Championship Wrestling (Australia) - Volume 1
Slam - The Very Best Of World Championship Wrestling (Australia) - Volume 1
1. Introduction with Mark "Jacko" Jackson
2. Mark Lewin & King Curtis Vs Big Bad John & Bulldog Brower
3. Spiros Arion Vs Jack Brisco
4. Gorgeous George Vs Andreas Lambrakis
5. Ox Baker & Brute Bernard Vs Kevin Martin & Max Tamboola
6. George Lackey Vs Dominic DeNucci
7. Killer Karl Kox & The Spoiler Vs Antonio Pugliese & Mario Milano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jLd6Tym7zw
1. Introduction with Mark "Jacko" Jackson
2. Mark Lewin & King Curtis Vs Big Bad John & Bulldog Brower
3. Spiros Arion Vs Jack Brisco
4. Gorgeous George Vs Andreas Lambrakis
5. Ox Baker & Brute Bernard Vs Kevin Martin & Max Tamboola
6. George Lackey Vs Dominic DeNucci
7. Killer Karl Kox & The Spoiler Vs Antonio Pugliese & Mario Milano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jLd6Tym7zw
Mat Memory- Shawn Michaels Incident, What REALLY Happened?
We tell the story of the time Shawn Michaels had to surrender his championship because of a incident in a local bar! WOW (Editor's note- Shawn got his ass kicked).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqbFobUiGMI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RqbFobUiGMI
For The Three people Who Actually DO Watch Impact Wrestling- SHAMROCK OUT OF CONTENDER'S TOURNAMENT
Impact Wrestling announced that Ken Shamrock would not face Rhino tomorrow, pulling out of the Impact Contender's tournament due to "injuries" suffered when he was attacked by Michael Elgin on last week's edition of Impact on AXS TV:
BREAKING: @ShamrockKen is unable to compete in the #1 Contenders Tournament as a result of @MichaelElgin25's attack last week.@The_Ace_Austin will replace Shamrock and face @Rhyno313 in the First Round TOMORROW at 8/7c on @AXSTV!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/WymjMMmVVI
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) May 18, 2020
The updated lineup for tomorrow's edition of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV now features:
*Number One Contenders Tournament: Sami Callihan vs. Michael Elgin.
*Number One Contenders Tournament: Ace Austin vs. Rhino.
*X-Division Champion Willie Mack vs. Johnny Swinger.
*XXXL vs. TJ Perkins & Fallah Bah
BREAKING: @ShamrockKen is unable to compete in the #1 Contenders Tournament as a result of @MichaelElgin25's attack last week.@The_Ace_Austin will replace Shamrock and face @Rhyno313 in the First Round TOMORROW at 8/7c on @AXSTV!#IMPACTonAXSTV pic.twitter.com/WymjMMmVVI
— IMPACT (@IMPACTWRESTLING) May 18, 2020
The updated lineup for tomorrow's edition of Impact Wrestling on AXS TV now features:
*Number One Contenders Tournament: Sami Callihan vs. Michael Elgin.
*Number One Contenders Tournament: Ace Austin vs. Rhino.
*X-Division Champion Willie Mack vs. Johnny Swinger.
*XXXL vs. TJ Perkins & Fallah Bah
Monday, May 18, 2020
Progress Wrestling's finances raise many questions
Story is at the pro Wrestling Torch's web site. Here's the link to the story right here. https://pwtorch.com/site/2020/05/17/cooling-progresss-finances-raise-many-questions-as-they-ask-for-support-during-coronavirus-live-events-pause/
Matt Rivera's Championship Wrestling From Arkansas Has Folded
Guess that means Jerry Lawler can retire the title he won there from Rivera.
Championship Wrestling from Arkansas has folded according to the promotion. They will be offering free access to their CWA Wrestling Network library of 165 hours of footage of Jerry Lawler, A.J. Styles, Matt Hardy, Tim Storm, DDP, Jake Roberts, Scott Steiner, Jim Cornette, Fit Finlay, Rock & Roll Express, Dan Severn, Lance Archer, Tammy Sytch, Jim Duggan and many others. "We at Championship Wrestling of Arkansas would like to thank our fans for supporting us, and helping us to become one of the premiere independent wrestling promotions in the country."
Championship Wrestling from Arkansas has folded according to the promotion. They will be offering free access to their CWA Wrestling Network library of 165 hours of footage of Jerry Lawler, A.J. Styles, Matt Hardy, Tim Storm, DDP, Jake Roberts, Scott Steiner, Jim Cornette, Fit Finlay, Rock & Roll Express, Dan Severn, Lance Archer, Tammy Sytch, Jim Duggan and many others. "We at Championship Wrestling of Arkansas would like to thank our fans for supporting us, and helping us to become one of the premiere independent wrestling promotions in the country."
Mat Memory- 30 Man Standing Tall Rumble Match (Royal Rumble Style From Five Borough Wrestling)
From Five Borough Wrestling: Standing Tall on 2/5/2016
In a 30 Man Standing Tall Rumble Match (Royal Rumble Style)
Featuring: Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Mike Verna, Matt Striker, Matt Tremont, Dan Maff, Anthony Gangone, Darius Carter, Sonny Kiss, TJ Marconi, Brandon Watts, Talon and many more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIqIVTpaLgU
In a 30 Man Standing Tall Rumble Match (Royal Rumble Style)
Featuring: Maxwell Jacob Friedman, Mike Verna, Matt Striker, Matt Tremont, Dan Maff, Anthony Gangone, Darius Carter, Sonny Kiss, TJ Marconi, Brandon Watts, Talon and many more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIqIVTpaLgU
PWCI This Week - #225 Proving Ground Pro
On today's program we head back to Petersburg for more of Proving Ground Pro. In action it's the return of Kerry Awful as he takes on Handsome Dan Liplock! And also members of two separate midwest tag teams face off in a one on one contest as Mikey McFinnigan takes on Camero Jackson!
Also, the Mad Conservative responds to viewer mail on location in Louisiana, MO!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aulUespyKro
Also, the Mad Conservative responds to viewer mail on location in Louisiana, MO!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aulUespyKro
Mat Memory- Chavo Guerrero vs Ethan HD (Prestige Wrestling: Viva La Raza)
Prestige Wrestling presents Viva La Raza live in Hermiston, Oregon!
Chavo Guerrero makes his Prestige Wrestling debut to take on Ethan HD in singles action!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP2QKbiB0E0
Chavo Guerrero makes his Prestige Wrestling debut to take on Ethan HD in singles action!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cP2QKbiB0E0
Memphis Wrestling Vault: Rick Rude Randy Savage Jerry Lawler Jimmy Hart Studio FIGHT!
Awesome Studio Brawl starting over Promoter Jerry Jarrett's Award, features King Kong Bundy and Rick Rude as well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfmcxI3Q1NA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfmcxI3Q1NA
Sunday, May 17, 2020
Lio Rush Calls Out Mark Henry Over Previous Comments, And Henry Responds, And More
Lio Rush was among those who were released or furloughed by WWE last month due to business related changes from the coronavirus pandemic. Earlier this week, Rush and WWE Hall of Famer Mark Henry had a back-and-forth on social media, stemming from comments Henry made in May of last year.
At the time, Rush was dealing with some backstage heat and Henry addressed it on Busted Open Radio, noting he attempted to help Rush, but felt lied to when he approached the former WWE Superstar.
"It's not a race issue, it's an ego issue," Henry said. "Who are you? Nobody is exempt from being respectful to the business and paying homage to the guys drawing money. We all have done it. Steve Austin did it, The Rock did it. You're better than The Rock? Get the hell out of here. ... I pulled him aside the last time I saw him and told him, 'I'm hearing stuff in the locker room, what's wrong?' He said nothing's wrong, but it was a blatant lie to my face. I let him know that if he has a question, right now is the time to do that."
Getting back to this week, Rush posted a more recent clip of Henry answering a question about what happened between himself and Rush. Henry said nothing happened aside from him "trying to navigate" Rush during his time in WWE.
"Hey @TheMarkHenry, this needs to be addressed," Rush commented in the caption. "Because you out here STILL lying on my name to this day."
Rush then posted a series of tweets addressing Henry and tagging him again on social media.
"Don't even know why I'm entertaining this," Rush wrote. "Keep my name in your mouth, if you please. You literally have nothing better to do then to continue to talk [s---] on a situation that happened over a year ago about a 25 year old who just lost his damn job. ... Sorry guys, but I've been holding my breathe for way too long. People like this need to get called out. It's sickening, it's disappointing and extremely discouraging. I love my fans and I pray that one day in the future the state of this kind of matter progresses. ... And this is why African American talent on the biggest platform will continue to not have equal opportunity because people like you constantly tear your own people down. A damn shame honestly."
Rush wanted to take the conversation to Busted Open Radio, Henry sent back the show's call-in number. Rush attempted to call-in, but said the number didn't work and a conversation didn't look to take place on the show.
In a video posted earlier today by TMZ Sports, Henry spoke more about Rush, saying he didn't appreciate Rush bringing race into the conversation in a attempt to get some buzz for his new album.
"The reason he came out with it now is because he knew I get a lot of attention and I have a lot of followers," Henry said of Rush bringing up his comments from last year. "He released an album — or a song, or something — and he wanted to use that to get some attention, get some buzz. Not mad at him, if he would have called me I would have done it anyways, we just would have worked it."
"But now, he said something slanderous, and you can't question my blackness. Nobody can pull my black card, no. Not allowed, nobody. If you go down to the Performance Center in NXT, probably 25, I think, people of color in the facility. Probably about 80-plus percent, I helped get them there. I mean, it's completely the opposite."
Henry then said he'd even considering legal action what he considered slanderous comments about him.
"For him to go there was absolutely was the worst possible thing he could have done," Henry stated. "It's one of those things if I take legal action for slander, then I will, but I'm not sure yet."
The interviewer then followed up asking if the former champion was really thinking of a lawsuit
"Yeah, this is too much, this is not a wrestling angle," Henry said. "This is him trying to get attention for himself."
Henry continued that he didn't want to go that route, noting it would cost both of them money, but he believes Rush owes him an apology.
"He needs to apologize and own up to the fact that 'I made a mistake, I embellished a little bit — a lot — and I was trying to get some buzz and I shouldn't have done that,'" Henry continued. "That's what he's going to have to do. ... He said that I'm a part of the problem. I'm one of those black people that try to keep other black people from making it. It's just hurtful."
Henry then noted current WWE Superstars who have picked up this story asked Henry if they should "go in" on Rush. Henry didn't want to go that route, instead saying he'll take "the high road."
You can see Mark Henry's comments here. https://youtu.be/W4olzGrTNOk
And here's Lio firing back..
At the time, Rush was dealing with some backstage heat and Henry addressed it on Busted Open Radio, noting he attempted to help Rush, but felt lied to when he approached the former WWE Superstar.
"It's not a race issue, it's an ego issue," Henry said. "Who are you? Nobody is exempt from being respectful to the business and paying homage to the guys drawing money. We all have done it. Steve Austin did it, The Rock did it. You're better than The Rock? Get the hell out of here. ... I pulled him aside the last time I saw him and told him, 'I'm hearing stuff in the locker room, what's wrong?' He said nothing's wrong, but it was a blatant lie to my face. I let him know that if he has a question, right now is the time to do that."
Getting back to this week, Rush posted a more recent clip of Henry answering a question about what happened between himself and Rush. Henry said nothing happened aside from him "trying to navigate" Rush during his time in WWE.
"Hey @TheMarkHenry, this needs to be addressed," Rush commented in the caption. "Because you out here STILL lying on my name to this day."
Rush then posted a series of tweets addressing Henry and tagging him again on social media.
"Don't even know why I'm entertaining this," Rush wrote. "Keep my name in your mouth, if you please. You literally have nothing better to do then to continue to talk [s---] on a situation that happened over a year ago about a 25 year old who just lost his damn job. ... Sorry guys, but I've been holding my breathe for way too long. People like this need to get called out. It's sickening, it's disappointing and extremely discouraging. I love my fans and I pray that one day in the future the state of this kind of matter progresses. ... And this is why African American talent on the biggest platform will continue to not have equal opportunity because people like you constantly tear your own people down. A damn shame honestly."
Rush wanted to take the conversation to Busted Open Radio, Henry sent back the show's call-in number. Rush attempted to call-in, but said the number didn't work and a conversation didn't look to take place on the show.
In a video posted earlier today by TMZ Sports, Henry spoke more about Rush, saying he didn't appreciate Rush bringing race into the conversation in a attempt to get some buzz for his new album.
"The reason he came out with it now is because he knew I get a lot of attention and I have a lot of followers," Henry said of Rush bringing up his comments from last year. "He released an album — or a song, or something — and he wanted to use that to get some attention, get some buzz. Not mad at him, if he would have called me I would have done it anyways, we just would have worked it."
"But now, he said something slanderous, and you can't question my blackness. Nobody can pull my black card, no. Not allowed, nobody. If you go down to the Performance Center in NXT, probably 25, I think, people of color in the facility. Probably about 80-plus percent, I helped get them there. I mean, it's completely the opposite."
Henry then said he'd even considering legal action what he considered slanderous comments about him.
"For him to go there was absolutely was the worst possible thing he could have done," Henry stated. "It's one of those things if I take legal action for slander, then I will, but I'm not sure yet."
The interviewer then followed up asking if the former champion was really thinking of a lawsuit
"Yeah, this is too much, this is not a wrestling angle," Henry said. "This is him trying to get attention for himself."
Henry continued that he didn't want to go that route, noting it would cost both of them money, but he believes Rush owes him an apology.
"He needs to apologize and own up to the fact that 'I made a mistake, I embellished a little bit — a lot — and I was trying to get some buzz and I shouldn't have done that,'" Henry continued. "That's what he's going to have to do. ... He said that I'm a part of the problem. I'm one of those black people that try to keep other black people from making it. It's just hurtful."
Henry then noted current WWE Superstars who have picked up this story asked Henry if they should "go in" on Rush. Henry didn't want to go that route, instead saying he'll take "the high road."
You can see Mark Henry's comments here. https://youtu.be/W4olzGrTNOk
And here's Lio firing back..
Funny How Nobody... Ever Catches This Stuff (updated)
My reply on something I saw on YouTube.. Was absolutely spot on but yet.. Nobody else seems to catch it.
I guess it'll always be left up to me, to be 'that guy', who has the balls to say what should be said when crap like this is posted.
Fine. I'll continue to be 'that guy' since nobody else has the balls to do it. (smiles)
I guess it'll always be left up to me, to be 'that guy', who has the balls to say what should be said when crap like this is posted.
Fine. I'll continue to be 'that guy' since nobody else has the balls to do it. (smiles)
5-17-20 3:30 pm.
To continue with what now seems to be becoming a new trend in fucking up, which stareted with this story here..
Then it contin ued on with this story..
We now have some more as the stupidity of whomever is uploading, titling, etc these things just continues to fuck it up and just can't get it right. Someone really does need to go to uploading school because they sure the fuck, have no clue what the hell they're doing.. Here's proof, yet again, and you can thank me as usual, for being the one who says proof is a mother fucker and I'm always the one who has the proof.
This one right here? Someone obviously didn't want to, or was too fucking lazy to check the audio level when the uploaded it.
Don't want to believe me? Check it out yourself, right here.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRxjql53pb4
When you see that, as usual.. I'm right again? Well.. You're welcome.
Saturday, May 16, 2020
Matt Striker vs. Johnny Radke vs. Ryan Clancy vs. Joey Conway (NYWC Psycho Circus 18)
At Pyscho Circus 18 Matt Striker , Johnny Radke, Ryan Clancy & Joey Conway competed for a future chance at the NYWC Fusion Championship.
From February 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mTBVy0gYPA&list=PLvUNiI4r7CmKxZml0N0klTPBDfbjRinb3
From February 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8mTBVy0gYPA&list=PLvUNiI4r7CmKxZml0N0klTPBDfbjRinb3
AMW-TV Episode 193: May 16, 2020
AMW-TV 193
TV Main Event
A Six Man Tag March from the Laurel County Fair in London, KY between one half of the AMW Tag Team Champions Sigmon and his partners El Degato the 6th and the Mega Destoryer taking on London’s own Ryan Dookie, Beau James and Kyle Maggard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoOBb1wd83s
TV Main Event
A Six Man Tag March from the Laurel County Fair in London, KY between one half of the AMW Tag Team Champions Sigmon and his partners El Degato the 6th and the Mega Destoryer taking on London’s own Ryan Dookie, Beau James and Kyle Maggard
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zoOBb1wd83s
Championship Wrestling From Hollywood presented by Pro Shingle Episode #59
MAY 16, 2020: Each week, Championship Wrestling is presented by Pro Shingle - a professional roofing company. This week, our wrestlers put it all on the line - just like Dustin did when he let Maria cut his hair!
Today's line-up includes:
UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | BATEMAN (c) v ROYCE ISAACS with JAMIE IOVINE
Bateman not only puts it all on the line - but he does it twice! Special appearance by Scorpio Sky!
NWA WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE MATCH | ALLYSIN KAY v HEATHER MONROE with HALSTON BODDY
It doesn't get any bigger than this - the NWA Women's World Title is on the line. Will Heather & Halston find a way to win the gold??
MAIN EVENT | HERITAGE TITLE v MASK | WATTS (c) defends his Heritage Championship v ROGELIO with HOWDY PRICE
Talk about putting is ALL on the line! If Rogelio loses, he must unmask. It's a risk that Howdy is willing to take for a chance at the gold.
ALSO | Part 2 of our exclusive interview inside Mid-South Coliseum with legendary Memphis wrestler King Cobra. Cobra pinned Jerry "The King" Lawler to become the first ever black World Champion in Memphis - Cobra tells stories of that match in the very spot it happened.
PLUS | Not only will we see Dustin's new haircut courtesy of his Maria - but Dustin has a special report from Middleton Independent Wrestling in Middleton, TN.
All this + MORE on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt8V58sK8s
Today's line-up includes:
UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | BATEMAN (c) v ROYCE ISAACS with JAMIE IOVINE
Bateman not only puts it all on the line - but he does it twice! Special appearance by Scorpio Sky!
NWA WOMEN'S WORLD TITLE MATCH | ALLYSIN KAY v HEATHER MONROE with HALSTON BODDY
It doesn't get any bigger than this - the NWA Women's World Title is on the line. Will Heather & Halston find a way to win the gold??
MAIN EVENT | HERITAGE TITLE v MASK | WATTS (c) defends his Heritage Championship v ROGELIO with HOWDY PRICE
Talk about putting is ALL on the line! If Rogelio loses, he must unmask. It's a risk that Howdy is willing to take for a chance at the gold.
ALSO | Part 2 of our exclusive interview inside Mid-South Coliseum with legendary Memphis wrestler King Cobra. Cobra pinned Jerry "The King" Lawler to become the first ever black World Champion in Memphis - Cobra tells stories of that match in the very spot it happened.
PLUS | Not only will we see Dustin's new haircut courtesy of his Maria - but Dustin has a special report from Middleton Independent Wrestling in Middleton, TN.
All this + MORE on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Kt8V58sK8s
MLW Anthology | LA Park
MLW Anthology premieres with a special spotlight on one of Mexico’s most iconic luchadores: the legendary LA Park.
Originally known as La Parka, LA Park has been one of the cornerstones of Major League Wrestling since its inception in 2002. From technical classics to heavy-hitting wars, LA Park’s storied career in the league is second to none.
Join us as we look at the legendary luchador’s timeless bouts against Shocker and the “Human Highlight Reel” Sabu featuring the original voice of MLW Joey Styles as he calls the action.
Plus, what does the world of MLW look like in the aftermath of the CONTRA attack last week? Tune in as the renegades of pro wrestling rise up!
Matches:
LA Park vs. Shocker
LA Park vs. Sabu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpELPOhSUdg
Originally known as La Parka, LA Park has been one of the cornerstones of Major League Wrestling since its inception in 2002. From technical classics to heavy-hitting wars, LA Park’s storied career in the league is second to none.
Join us as we look at the legendary luchador’s timeless bouts against Shocker and the “Human Highlight Reel” Sabu featuring the original voice of MLW Joey Styles as he calls the action.
Plus, what does the world of MLW look like in the aftermath of the CONTRA attack last week? Tune in as the renegades of pro wrestling rise up!
Matches:
LA Park vs. Shocker
LA Park vs. Sabu
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpELPOhSUdg
Mat Memory- WWC Super Estrellas August 14th 1982
Velvet McIntyre vs Joyce Grable
Ric Flair promo followed by match vs Tommy Gilbert
The Assassins, The Moondogs, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXeQ0hYLR3E
Ric Flair promo followed by match vs Tommy Gilbert
The Assassins, The Moondogs, and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXeQ0hYLR3E
Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 28th, 1985)
1) Bruiser Brody/Gary Hart promo
2) Al Madril/Austin Idol/Killer Tim Brooks vs Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson
3) Wahoo McDaniel promo
4) Mark Youngblood vs Danny Gage
5) Chris Adams promo
6) Big Bubba/One Man Gang/Bobby Duncum vs Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRMq_sFUxYA
2) Al Madril/Austin Idol/Killer Tim Brooks vs Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson
3) Wahoo McDaniel promo
4) Mark Youngblood vs Danny Gage
5) Chris Adams promo
6) Big Bubba/One Man Gang/Bobby Duncum vs Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRMq_sFUxYA
Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 21st, 1985)
1) Big Bubba/Scott Casey promo
2) Chris Adams vs Buddy Vallejo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Rudy Boy Gonzales
4) Killer Tim Brooks vs David Patterson
5) Skandor Akbar promo (Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins)
6) Hacksaw Higgins/Zambuie Express vs Bobby Duncum/One Man Gang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTkraxmxIDg
2) Chris Adams vs Buddy Vallejo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Rudy Boy Gonzales
4) Killer Tim Brooks vs David Patterson
5) Skandor Akbar promo (Kamala/Zambuie Express/Hacksaw Higgins)
6) Hacksaw Higgins/Zambuie Express vs Bobby Duncum/One Man Gang
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NTkraxmxIDg
Mat Memory- Texas All Star Wrestling TV (December 14th, 1985)
1) Chris Adams promo
2) Gary Hart/Bruiser Brody promo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Mike Scott/Bill Rapkey
4) Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson vs Jeff Gaylord/Mike Golden/Antonio Zapata
5) One Man Gang vs Killer Tim Brooks
6) Chris Adams vs Scott Casey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUOIKb7cmQ
2) Gary Hart/Bruiser Brody promo
3) Bruiser Brody vs Mike Scott/Bill Rapkey
4) Shawn Michaels/Paul Diamond/David Patterson vs Jeff Gaylord/Mike Golden/Antonio Zapata
5) One Man Gang vs Killer Tim Brooks
6) Chris Adams vs Scott Casey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGUOIKb7cmQ
SHOCKING DEPARTURE FROM WWE (?)
Last night on Friday Night Smackdown, Drew Gulak vs. Daniel Bryan was one of the most entertaining in-ring performances in recent memory on WWE Television. Today, however, I was confirmed that Gulak has exited World Wrestling Entertainment.
WWE quietly moved Gulak to the Alumni section of their website this afternoon but many people have been told that Gulak was not released. We have confirmed with multiple sources today that Gulak's WWE contract expired after last night's Smackdown was taped. We are told the two sides had been discussing a new deal, but had not yet come to terms on the deal before Gulak's existing deal expired. This shockingly places Gulak on the open market just hours after one of his best WWE performances to date as he would have no 90-day non-compete as WWE would not be paying him going forward, which means he can appear and wrestle anywhere immediately.
If you think it's a head-scratcher WWE allowed that to happen, you wouldn't be alone, especially since Gulak has evolved into one of WWE's most solid, understated, versatile performers. Something of a modern day Bobby Heenan, Gulak has been something of a chameleon, morphing into whatever role WWE required of him. Whether cast as a serious in-ring performer, a comedic character taking great bumps a la Heenan, being the in-ring glue of Cruiserweight and tag team matches, commentating on WWE TV, working as a manager/second to Daniel Bryan or any other role he's been tasked with, Gulak has quietly excelled.
In many ways, Gulak has been a true jack of all trades for the company, the talent who works as connective tissue, morph into whatever is asked of him. He accentuated everything he was involved in, even when Gulak's role was to get over everyone else instead of himself. That is a hard job in any environment, but whether he was cast as a serious in-ring wrestler or as someone's comedic foil, Gulak nailed whatever role that he's been asked to portray. That creates a value that makes the fact WWE allowed his deal to lapse incredibly mind-boggling.
Originally trained by Chris Hero and Mike Quackenbush, Gulak broke into the business in the early 2000s while still a Philadelphia college student, working for CZW, CHIKARA, PWG and host of other independent promotions. He soon became a cornerstone talent for EVOLVE, including an incredible series of matches with Biff Busick (aka Oney Lorcan). Gulak found himself on WWE's radar and was one of their first signings after the Cruiserweight Classic to help build the roster for 205 Live, where he held the Cruiserweight Championship.
While 205 Live never took off for a number of reasons, Gulak excelled and was eventually moved up to the Smackdown brand. After an excellent match at the 2020 Elimination Chamber in Philadelphia, Gulak and Daniel Bryan were placed together into a bromance built on their mutual respect for each other. The two began to train (as seen in some truly entertaining videos) and team with each other, while also occasionally facing off in the ring, as they did last night on Smackdown.
If Gulak's bout with Bryan is indeed his WWE swan song, it was a tremendous showcase for what Gulak can bring to the table, a great pure wrestling match that featured no strikes and neither even climbing the ropes. It was the 21st century equivalent of a mat classic from years ago.
Now, it's quite possible Gulak and WWE could come to terms on a new contract to bring him back to the company, but obviously he would also be a great addition to any other pro wrestling roster. With AEW, New Japan, Ring of Honor, etc. all out there, one would think Gulak will have quite a few options in front of him shortly.
WWE quietly moved Gulak to the Alumni section of their website this afternoon but many people have been told that Gulak was not released. We have confirmed with multiple sources today that Gulak's WWE contract expired after last night's Smackdown was taped. We are told the two sides had been discussing a new deal, but had not yet come to terms on the deal before Gulak's existing deal expired. This shockingly places Gulak on the open market just hours after one of his best WWE performances to date as he would have no 90-day non-compete as WWE would not be paying him going forward, which means he can appear and wrestle anywhere immediately.
If you think it's a head-scratcher WWE allowed that to happen, you wouldn't be alone, especially since Gulak has evolved into one of WWE's most solid, understated, versatile performers. Something of a modern day Bobby Heenan, Gulak has been something of a chameleon, morphing into whatever role WWE required of him. Whether cast as a serious in-ring performer, a comedic character taking great bumps a la Heenan, being the in-ring glue of Cruiserweight and tag team matches, commentating on WWE TV, working as a manager/second to Daniel Bryan or any other role he's been tasked with, Gulak has quietly excelled.
In many ways, Gulak has been a true jack of all trades for the company, the talent who works as connective tissue, morph into whatever is asked of him. He accentuated everything he was involved in, even when Gulak's role was to get over everyone else instead of himself. That is a hard job in any environment, but whether he was cast as a serious in-ring wrestler or as someone's comedic foil, Gulak nailed whatever role that he's been asked to portray. That creates a value that makes the fact WWE allowed his deal to lapse incredibly mind-boggling.
Originally trained by Chris Hero and Mike Quackenbush, Gulak broke into the business in the early 2000s while still a Philadelphia college student, working for CZW, CHIKARA, PWG and host of other independent promotions. He soon became a cornerstone talent for EVOLVE, including an incredible series of matches with Biff Busick (aka Oney Lorcan). Gulak found himself on WWE's radar and was one of their first signings after the Cruiserweight Classic to help build the roster for 205 Live, where he held the Cruiserweight Championship.
While 205 Live never took off for a number of reasons, Gulak excelled and was eventually moved up to the Smackdown brand. After an excellent match at the 2020 Elimination Chamber in Philadelphia, Gulak and Daniel Bryan were placed together into a bromance built on their mutual respect for each other. The two began to train (as seen in some truly entertaining videos) and team with each other, while also occasionally facing off in the ring, as they did last night on Smackdown.
If Gulak's bout with Bryan is indeed his WWE swan song, it was a tremendous showcase for what Gulak can bring to the table, a great pure wrestling match that featured no strikes and neither even climbing the ropes. It was the 21st century equivalent of a mat classic from years ago.
Now, it's quite possible Gulak and WWE could come to terms on a new contract to bring him back to the company, but obviously he would also be a great addition to any other pro wrestling roster. With AEW, New Japan, Ring of Honor, etc. all out there, one would think Gulak will have quite a few options in front of him shortly.
THE FORMER REVIVAL RECEIVES CEASE & DESIST OVER 'THE REVOLT' NAME
There was unhappiness among some in the North Carolina wrestling scene over former WWE stars The Revival filing a trademark on the phrase "Free the Revolt" as part of their post-WWE branding efforts exploits as Caleb Konley (Mason Burnett) and Zane Riley (Matthew Riley) have been using the team name "The Revolt" for the last five years on the independent scene. A big part of the unhappiness originates from the fact that all four talents started out working in the same circles in the Carolinas.
A ten-page cease and desist letter sent by Andrew Gerber, an attorney representing Konley and Riley, dated 5/10, that was sent to the attorney representing the former Revival, Michael E. Dockins.
In arguing the team's position, the letter noted, “The Revolt are well-known in the independent professional wrestling circuit and are the current PWX World Tag Team Champions. Mr. Burnett and Mr. Riley sell a range of Revolt-branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, and DVDs, as shown in Exhibit B. The Revolt has been their passion for years and they have literally put their blood and sweat into building The Revolt brand and connecting with their fans.”
Pointing out that the former WWE stars “have recently rebranded themselves as “The Revolt” and have begun using “The Revolt” and “Fear The Revolt” as trademarks in connection with professional wrestling entertainment and associated merchandise”, the letter argues that Cash Wheeler (the former Dash Wilder) declared under oath that, to the best of his knowledge and belief that, “no other persons... have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.”
The letter argues that in fact, all four of them know each other and that Konley and Riley, upon learning of the trademark filing, “tried to reach out as friends but were rebuffed. Dax [Note from Mike: the former Scott Dawson] and Cash may enjoy playing heels, but this is not the ring. They cannot steal their former friends’ intellectual property without consequence. Their conduct is not only unlawful, it is truly shameless that they would willfully steal a name from those that worked so hard to build it up.”
The letter also claimed that under United States trademark law, that the “senior user” of a trademark “has the exclusive right to use the mark, regardless of whether the mark has been registered” and since Konley and Riley have been using the Revolt name since 2015, they “are the true and exclusive owners of rights in the Revolt name.” The letter requested a response by 5/18 and warned that Riley and Konley could pursue additional legal remedies. It also included proof of the team using the Revolt name, including photos of merchandise, advertising utilizing the team name for independent wrestling events and DVD releases.
After acquiring the cease and desist letter, PWInsider.com approached Dockins seeking comment on the matter. This afternoon, we received a copy of his response to the cease and desist, dated 5/11, which makes the position of the former Revival clear and also states that the team’s new name is NOT The Revolt, but rather "FTR", which will mean different things at different times.
Dockins’ letter states that “there are a number of fundamental errors and flaws in not only what your clients have represented to you, but also in the allegations you have levied in your letter. First and foremost while our respective clients were acquaintances with one your clients and aware of his participation in the wrestling business, they are able and willing to testify under oath that they were not aware of and, at worst, have not recollection of ever knowing of your clients’ claimed rights in a REVOLT-inclusive trademark.”
Stating that Konley’s social media accounts did not even reference the “Revolt” name until after it was clear that the “Free the Revolt” trademark had been applied for and that he and Riley began “social media tirades” about the issue.
The response also claimed that the former Revival’s team name will not be “Fear the Revolt" as Dockins stated, “Secondly, our clients do not intend and have never intended to call themselves FEAR THE REVOLT. They have at all times and in every way made it clear that their tag team name would be FTR, and that FTR can and would mean different things depending on their storyline and creative. They are not responsible for and cannot be held responsible for dirt sheets and others incorrectly attributing to them a name other than the name they have chosen, FTR. In fact, when your client reached out to my clients “as friends” to resolve this matter they were informed that the tag team name is, was, and will be FTR and not REVOLT or THE REVOLT or FEAR THE REVOLT.”
All that said, however, Dockins made clear that FTR “respectfully disagree with your presumptive conclusion that use of the mark FEAR THE REVOLT creates a likelihood of confusion with and infringement of the mark THE REVOLT. Before addressing a likelihood of confusion analysis, we must first clear up what your clients claim as their mark. It appears that their use has been inconsistent and different from location to location. Such inconsistent uses could result in a finding that your clients have an unprotectable phantom mark or no rights in any mark whatsoever. In your letter you refer to the mark as THE REVOLT. In the evidence provided the mark is shown as THE REVOLT or REVOLT! or ¡REVOLT! or REVOLT.”
Dockins also explained that tag teams with similar names have always existed in professional wrestling, using The Midnight Express, The Rock N’ Roll Express and The Midnight Express as an example. The letter also pointed out the different usages of the word “Warrior” in professional wrestling over the years, from Ultimate Warrior to The Road Warriors and beyond and that none of those led to a confusion in the marketplace.
Dockin’ letter states that whether the former Revival move forward with the trademark filing of “Fear the Revolt” or not, the team “can and will continue” to use the phrase in a “descriptive form”, noting, “The entire purpose behind use of the word “revolt” and “fear the revolt” was a commentary on our clients’ departure from the WWE; they “revolted” against the establishment. As you may know, descriptive fair use permits use of another’s trademark to describe the user’s products or services, rather than as a trademark to indicate the source of the products or services. This usually is appropriate where the trademark concerned has a descriptive meaning in addition to its secondary meaning as a trademark. In this instance, the word “revolt” clearly has a descriptive meaning and may be freely used by our clients or anyone else in the wrestling business.”
Dockins also argued that even if the Trademark Office or a court of law found that there could be a likelihood of confusion, Zane and Riley could “best’ hope for a concurrent use proceeding, where the trademark would, in blue collar terms, be carved out for usage in certain States/markets for one entity claiming original ownership and others for the second entity.
Noting that the entire situation will require everyone involved to “spend considerable amounts of time and money” and that the money will only escalate over time. Dockins stated that the former Revival had previously offered to personally finance Riley and Konley’s own trademark filing for The Revolt name andin the letter Dockins himself also offered “to waive my fees, inclusive of the cost of a consent agreement, if one is necessary, to prosecute the application to registration. That by itself has a value of a number of thousands of dollars.”
Dockins’ letter also claimed that FTR would have been willing to even work The Revolt in the ring had the latter “not attempted to disparage our clients via social media", writing that FTR "would have discussed and been willing to work an angle with them on an independent show or two of their choosing. However they did not proceed in a manner benefiting friends and such accommodations are now off the table. At best, only uncertain results and legal fees are ahead.”
Dockins also pointed out that despite the back and forth and potential legal action, the “Fear the Revolt” trademark remains, a pending, unpublished trademark that has not yet even been used by the former Revival or anyone else in association with the team. Dockin’s letter closed, “If your clients are willing to discuss a reasonable and mutually-beneficial resolution, and one that includes a public apology to our clients, we will take it back to them for consideration.”
We have no confirmation that Konley and Riley's representation have responded to Dockins..
A ten-page cease and desist letter sent by Andrew Gerber, an attorney representing Konley and Riley, dated 5/10, that was sent to the attorney representing the former Revival, Michael E. Dockins.
In arguing the team's position, the letter noted, “The Revolt are well-known in the independent professional wrestling circuit and are the current PWX World Tag Team Champions. Mr. Burnett and Mr. Riley sell a range of Revolt-branded merchandise including t-shirts, hats, and DVDs, as shown in Exhibit B. The Revolt has been their passion for years and they have literally put their blood and sweat into building The Revolt brand and connecting with their fans.”
Pointing out that the former WWE stars “have recently rebranded themselves as “The Revolt” and have begun using “The Revolt” and “Fear The Revolt” as trademarks in connection with professional wrestling entertainment and associated merchandise”, the letter argues that Cash Wheeler (the former Dash Wilder) declared under oath that, to the best of his knowledge and belief that, “no other persons... have the right to use the mark in commerce, either in the identical form or in such near resemblance as to be likely, when used on or in connection with the goods/services of such other persons, to cause confusion or mistake, or to deceive.”
The letter argues that in fact, all four of them know each other and that Konley and Riley, upon learning of the trademark filing, “tried to reach out as friends but were rebuffed. Dax [Note from Mike: the former Scott Dawson] and Cash may enjoy playing heels, but this is not the ring. They cannot steal their former friends’ intellectual property without consequence. Their conduct is not only unlawful, it is truly shameless that they would willfully steal a name from those that worked so hard to build it up.”
The letter also claimed that under United States trademark law, that the “senior user” of a trademark “has the exclusive right to use the mark, regardless of whether the mark has been registered” and since Konley and Riley have been using the Revolt name since 2015, they “are the true and exclusive owners of rights in the Revolt name.” The letter requested a response by 5/18 and warned that Riley and Konley could pursue additional legal remedies. It also included proof of the team using the Revolt name, including photos of merchandise, advertising utilizing the team name for independent wrestling events and DVD releases.
After acquiring the cease and desist letter, PWInsider.com approached Dockins seeking comment on the matter. This afternoon, we received a copy of his response to the cease and desist, dated 5/11, which makes the position of the former Revival clear and also states that the team’s new name is NOT The Revolt, but rather "FTR", which will mean different things at different times.
Dockins’ letter states that “there are a number of fundamental errors and flaws in not only what your clients have represented to you, but also in the allegations you have levied in your letter. First and foremost while our respective clients were acquaintances with one your clients and aware of his participation in the wrestling business, they are able and willing to testify under oath that they were not aware of and, at worst, have not recollection of ever knowing of your clients’ claimed rights in a REVOLT-inclusive trademark.”
Stating that Konley’s social media accounts did not even reference the “Revolt” name until after it was clear that the “Free the Revolt” trademark had been applied for and that he and Riley began “social media tirades” about the issue.
The response also claimed that the former Revival’s team name will not be “Fear the Revolt" as Dockins stated, “Secondly, our clients do not intend and have never intended to call themselves FEAR THE REVOLT. They have at all times and in every way made it clear that their tag team name would be FTR, and that FTR can and would mean different things depending on their storyline and creative. They are not responsible for and cannot be held responsible for dirt sheets and others incorrectly attributing to them a name other than the name they have chosen, FTR. In fact, when your client reached out to my clients “as friends” to resolve this matter they were informed that the tag team name is, was, and will be FTR and not REVOLT or THE REVOLT or FEAR THE REVOLT.”
All that said, however, Dockins made clear that FTR “respectfully disagree with your presumptive conclusion that use of the mark FEAR THE REVOLT creates a likelihood of confusion with and infringement of the mark THE REVOLT. Before addressing a likelihood of confusion analysis, we must first clear up what your clients claim as their mark. It appears that their use has been inconsistent and different from location to location. Such inconsistent uses could result in a finding that your clients have an unprotectable phantom mark or no rights in any mark whatsoever. In your letter you refer to the mark as THE REVOLT. In the evidence provided the mark is shown as THE REVOLT or REVOLT! or ¡REVOLT! or REVOLT.”
Dockins also explained that tag teams with similar names have always existed in professional wrestling, using The Midnight Express, The Rock N’ Roll Express and The Midnight Express as an example. The letter also pointed out the different usages of the word “Warrior” in professional wrestling over the years, from Ultimate Warrior to The Road Warriors and beyond and that none of those led to a confusion in the marketplace.
Dockin’ letter states that whether the former Revival move forward with the trademark filing of “Fear the Revolt” or not, the team “can and will continue” to use the phrase in a “descriptive form”, noting, “The entire purpose behind use of the word “revolt” and “fear the revolt” was a commentary on our clients’ departure from the WWE; they “revolted” against the establishment. As you may know, descriptive fair use permits use of another’s trademark to describe the user’s products or services, rather than as a trademark to indicate the source of the products or services. This usually is appropriate where the trademark concerned has a descriptive meaning in addition to its secondary meaning as a trademark. In this instance, the word “revolt” clearly has a descriptive meaning and may be freely used by our clients or anyone else in the wrestling business.”
Dockins also argued that even if the Trademark Office or a court of law found that there could be a likelihood of confusion, Zane and Riley could “best’ hope for a concurrent use proceeding, where the trademark would, in blue collar terms, be carved out for usage in certain States/markets for one entity claiming original ownership and others for the second entity.
Noting that the entire situation will require everyone involved to “spend considerable amounts of time and money” and that the money will only escalate over time. Dockins stated that the former Revival had previously offered to personally finance Riley and Konley’s own trademark filing for The Revolt name andin the letter Dockins himself also offered “to waive my fees, inclusive of the cost of a consent agreement, if one is necessary, to prosecute the application to registration. That by itself has a value of a number of thousands of dollars.”
Dockins’ letter also claimed that FTR would have been willing to even work The Revolt in the ring had the latter “not attempted to disparage our clients via social media", writing that FTR "would have discussed and been willing to work an angle with them on an independent show or two of their choosing. However they did not proceed in a manner benefiting friends and such accommodations are now off the table. At best, only uncertain results and legal fees are ahead.”
Dockins also pointed out that despite the back and forth and potential legal action, the “Fear the Revolt” trademark remains, a pending, unpublished trademark that has not yet even been used by the former Revival or anyone else in association with the team. Dockin’s letter closed, “If your clients are willing to discuss a reasonable and mutually-beneficial resolution, and one that includes a public apology to our clients, we will take it back to them for consideration.”
We have no confirmation that Konley and Riley's representation have responded to Dockins..
PCW Ultra MUTINY (Ep. 44) - Fatu, Trey Miguel vs. Adam Brooks, Thatcher vs. Graves III
This week on Mutiny, submission specialist Timothy Thatcher and BJJ Black Belt Joe Graves renew hostilities in the final chapter of their best-of-three series from Fantasm. We'll also go back to Title Wave when Caesar Black unleashed the next generation of the Samoan Dynasty on Pacific Coast Wrestling - Jacob Fatu makes his PCW debut against young upstart Jorel Nelson. Finally, Adam Brooks takes on Trey Miguel in an Ultralight division bout from Wrestle Summit.
Featured this week:
The Rubber Match: Timothy Thatcher vs. Joe Graves
Trey Miguel vs. Adam Brooks
Fatu (with Caesar Black) vs. Jorel Nelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixG9c7ntIfc
Featured this week:
The Rubber Match: Timothy Thatcher vs. Joe Graves
Trey Miguel vs. Adam Brooks
Fatu (with Caesar Black) vs. Jorel Nelson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ixG9c7ntIfc
Mat Memory- IWC Mountain State Madness 2011
Logan Shulo vs. Mike Sydal
Bobby Beverly & Nickie Valentino vs. Blue Collar Slaughterhouse (Bronco McBride & Matt Sagaris)
Tyler Stone vs. Dalton Castle
Justin Idol, Marshall Gambino & Necro Butcher vs. The Founding Fathers (Dennis Gregory, Jimmy Vegas & Super Hentai)
Sera Feeny vs. Veda Scott
Andy Dalton & JT LaMotta vs. Flippin' Ain't Easy (Jason Gory & Michael Facade)
IWC World Heavyweight Title Match: John McChesney vs. Val Venis
Shiima Xion vs. Rhett Titus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANiRJvHn0H0
Bobby Beverly & Nickie Valentino vs. Blue Collar Slaughterhouse (Bronco McBride & Matt Sagaris)
Tyler Stone vs. Dalton Castle
Justin Idol, Marshall Gambino & Necro Butcher vs. The Founding Fathers (Dennis Gregory, Jimmy Vegas & Super Hentai)
Sera Feeny vs. Veda Scott
Andy Dalton & JT LaMotta vs. Flippin' Ain't Easy (Jason Gory & Michael Facade)
IWC World Heavyweight Title Match: John McChesney vs. Val Venis
Shiima Xion vs. Rhett Titus
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ANiRJvHn0H0
Mat Memory- Pro Wrestling Syndicate presents Refuse to Lose - 5/4/12
Pro Wrestling Syndicate presents Refuse to Lose - 5/4/12
Includes appearances from Bret "Hitman" Hart, Ox Baker, Becky Bayless, Virgil and more!
1. QT Marshall vs. Mike Dennis
2. Enhancement Talent vs. Demolition vs. Mark Modest & Mark Matrix vs. The Phat Pack (Tag Team Gauntlet Match)
3. Dan Maff vs. The Amazing Red
4. Matt Hardy vs. Colt Cabana vs. Teddy Hart
5. Helter Skelter vs. One Warrior Nation
6. Kevin Matthews & Devon Moore vs. The Young Bucks
7. Marty Jannetty vs. Jerry Lynn
8. Adam Cole vs. Brian XL vs. Samuray del Sol (Kalisto in WWE) vs. Zema Ion vs. Teddy Hart's Hired Gun vs. Andrew Hawkins
9. Jillian Hall & Reby Sky vs. Maria Kanellis & Brittney Savage
10. Sami Callihan vs. Jay Lethal (PWS Championship Match)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_lbILgFmyTk
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