Friday, September 11, 2020
World League Wrestling Thursday Night Showdown! Episode #101
Welcome to a very special edition of WLW Thursday Night Showdown! We are back with another LIVE edition of commentary for World League Wrestling’s TV program. On this episode, Camaro Jackson (the newest member of The Empire) faces off against ZC Hendricks.
In the main event, CTV (Colton Theron Vaught) and Moses "The Deliverer" takes on Derek Stone and Jon Webb with the WLW Tag-Team Championships on the line.
In the main event, CTV (Colton Theron Vaught) and Moses "The Deliverer" takes on Derek Stone and Jon Webb with the WLW Tag-Team Championships on the line.
Big Bob Butcher Murphy aka Humongous -vs- Skippy - APW Wrestling November 21st, 1992, Laredo, Texas
Texas All Star Wrestling 1992.
I happen to know Bob Murphy as years ago he and I traded tapes with each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOwfQibqCRc
I happen to know Bob Murphy as years ago he and I traded tapes with each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOwfQibqCRc
Thursday, September 10, 2020
F.B.I (Big Vito & Nunzio) v ABSolutely Latino (W.O.W)
F.B.I (Big Vito & Nunzio) and ABSolutely Latino is taken from Warriors of Wrestling presents "Extreme Heat" back in June of 2013...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n6OWLWrhlU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n6OWLWrhlU
Victory Championship Wrestling- vcw season 2020 episode 11
In this weeks Episode watch as Skrilla the Great faces former team member and now rival Legatto Von. Alex Kane makes his VCW Debut when he faces off with Kavron Kanyon. Plus in the main event. Joshua O'Hagan and the Wicked Nemesis defend the VCW Tag Team Championship in a 4 way match against Team Redeemed, James & Jensen, & the Last Tribe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ooYwcN5uv0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ooYwcN5uv0
Nigel McGuinness vs Austin Aries in Pure Title WAR!
Nigel McGuinness, the Pure Champion with the most successful defenses in history, tried to extend his streak of dominance vs former World Champion Austin Aries!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV9nL7mWfxk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wV9nL7mWfxk
Gerald Brisco Mike Rotunda Let Go From WWE
WWE Producer Mike Rotunda, 62, was among those who were officially released by WWE as part of today's cutbacks.
Rotunda, the father of WWE stars Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas, had been with WWE in a Producer/Agent role since 2006. he was Forloughed back in April and now they decided to just go all the way and fire him.
Rotunda retired from in-ring performances in 2004. He is perhaps best known as former WWF Tag Team Champion Irwin R. Shyster (IRS) and had a long career in the WWF, WCW, Jim Crockett Promotions, the AWA and Championship Wrestling from Florida, including a memorable run as one of the core members of Kevin Sullivan's Varsity Club in the late 1980s for JCP where he held the NWA World Television Championship.
Beyond his IRS Tag Team title run with Ted DiBiase, he and Barry Windham held the WWF Tag Team Championships twice as the U.S. Express.
WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco was cut by WWE last night.
Brisco had been scouting talent for WWE of late and had been with the company since 1984, when he and his brother Jack sold their shares of Georgia Championship Wrestling to Vince McMahon in a clandestine meeting in LaGuardia Airport, giving Vince McMahon that promotion's TBS timeslot. Over the years, Brisco worked as an agent and had been one of McMahon's closest confidantes.
Rotunda, the father of WWE stars Bray Wyatt and Bo Dallas, had been with WWE in a Producer/Agent role since 2006. he was Forloughed back in April and now they decided to just go all the way and fire him.
Rotunda retired from in-ring performances in 2004. He is perhaps best known as former WWF Tag Team Champion Irwin R. Shyster (IRS) and had a long career in the WWF, WCW, Jim Crockett Promotions, the AWA and Championship Wrestling from Florida, including a memorable run as one of the core members of Kevin Sullivan's Varsity Club in the late 1980s for JCP where he held the NWA World Television Championship.
Beyond his IRS Tag Team title run with Ted DiBiase, he and Barry Windham held the WWF Tag Team Championships twice as the U.S. Express.
WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco was cut by WWE last night.
Brisco had been scouting talent for WWE of late and had been with the company since 1984, when he and his brother Jack sold their shares of Georgia Championship Wrestling to Vince McMahon in a clandestine meeting in LaGuardia Airport, giving Vince McMahon that promotion's TBS timeslot. Over the years, Brisco worked as an agent and had been one of McMahon's closest confidantes.
FORMER WWF & MEMPHIS STAR WOLFIE D HOSPITALIZED
Longtime Memphis star Kelly "Wolfie D" Wolfie, best known as one half of PG-13 with JC Ice in the USWA and the WWF (where they were part of the Nation of Domination) was recently hospitalized in Tennesee today.
According to the Memphis Wrestling News Facebook group, Wolfie, 46, had recently surgery to repair a torn quadraceps. He was released from the hospital nine days ago but was been re-admitted due to what is believed to be a blood clot that may have have traveled to his heart.
According to the Memphis Wrestling News Facebook group, Wolfie, 46, had recently surgery to repair a torn quadraceps. He was released from the hospital nine days ago but was been re-admitted due to what is believed to be a blood clot that may have have traveled to his heart.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Nobuhiko Takada vs. Super Vader (UWFI December 5, 1993)
Pro-Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship Match - Nobuhiko Takada (C/V3) vs. Super Vader - December 5, 1993 - UWF-I Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship - Tokyo, Japan, Meiji Jingu Stadium (46.168).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3YIfxwFd9M&list=PL85CGtFeIc-UAyi81XmQYcF9EYw_pmi10&index=11
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J3YIfxwFd9M&list=PL85CGtFeIc-UAyi81XmQYcF9EYw_pmi10&index=11
Salman Hashimikov & Vladimir Berkovich vs. Dan Severn & Gary Albright (UWFI December 5, 1993)
Salman Hashimikov & Vladimir Berkovich vs. Dan Severn & Gary Albright - December 5, 1993 - UWF-I Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship - Tokyo, Japan, Meiji Jingu Stadium (46.168).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lkjKx-2WrU&list=PL85CGtFeIc-UAyi81XmQYcF9EYw_pmi10&index=10
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lkjKx-2WrU&list=PL85CGtFeIc-UAyi81XmQYcF9EYw_pmi10&index=10
Kazushi Sakuraba vs. Bad News Allen (UWFI December 5, 1993)
Bad News Allen vs. Kazushi Sakuraba - December 5, 1993 - UWF-I Pro Wrestling World Heavyweight Championship - Tokyo, Japan, Meiji Jingu Stadium (46.168).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iaOoFU7ZNE&list=PL85CGtFeIc-UAyi81XmQYcF9EYw_pmi10&index=2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iaOoFU7ZNE&list=PL85CGtFeIc-UAyi81XmQYcF9EYw_pmi10&index=2
Jerry Lawler Assaulted By Matt Riviera & Doug Gilbert | USA Championship Wrestling
“Dangerous” Doug Gilbert & “The LVR Boy” Matt Riviera confront WWE Hall of Fame member Jerry “The King” Lawler about facing “The King” in the main event of his 50th Anniversary Celebration at The Ballpark in Jackson on Saturday, 26th in Jackson, TN. This then leads to a vicious assault on Lawler by Gilbert & Riviera, resulting in pandemonium in Studio 45!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X0u0RKILrQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2X0u0RKILrQ
Championship Wrestling From Florida (December 13th, 1978) (Featuring Dusty Rhodes & Rocky Johnson)
Broadcast Date - December 16th, 1978
Thor The Viking vs Prince Tonga
Interview With Mike Graham & John Heath
Jim Garvin & Killer Karl Kox vs Bob Roop & Dick Slater (12-5-78)
Interview with Killer Karl Kox & Jim Garvin
Jim Garvin vs Herb Calvert
Dick Slater vs Bubba Douglas
Dusty Rhodes wins the Florida Title Tournament (11-28-78)
Dusty Rhodes vs Ali Bey (Previously recorded match)
Dusty Rhodes & Jos LeDuc vs Pak Song & Mr. Uganda (12-5-78)
Brief comments from Sonny King
Rocky Johnson & Jos LeDuc vs Pak Song & Mr. Uganda
Thor The Viking vs Prince Tonga
Interview With Mike Graham & John Heath
Jim Garvin & Killer Karl Kox vs Bob Roop & Dick Slater (12-5-78)
Interview with Killer Karl Kox & Jim Garvin
Jim Garvin vs Herb Calvert
Dick Slater vs Bubba Douglas
Dusty Rhodes wins the Florida Title Tournament (11-28-78)
Dusty Rhodes vs Ali Bey (Previously recorded match)
Dusty Rhodes & Jos LeDuc vs Pak Song & Mr. Uganda (12-5-78)
Brief comments from Sonny King
Rocky Johnson & Jos LeDuc vs Pak Song & Mr. Uganda
Tuesday, September 8, 2020
Who's The MORON Who Titled This Wrong On Bischoff's 83 Weeks Podcast?
Obviously somebody doesn't know what the fuck they're doing because what is titled as "Eric Bischoff Shoots On Jeff Jarrett Drug Arrest"? is ACTUALLY... Bischoff talking about? Jeff Hardy.
Can we say "DDUUHH, DIPSHIT"!
Here's the proof since proof is, a mother fucker and I'm always, the mother fucker who has the proof. You can see this stupidity, right before your very eyes.
There it is, as i said it was titled.. NOW, go to the link where this dumb shit is at, right here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY7J4Xr70t0&t=316s And listen for yourself.
Yes, people really ARE, this... Fucking stupid.
And like the other times this has happened? You can bet they won't even TRY and correct it. Correcting their fuckups seems to something that's 'beneath them'.
Yes indeedy, pic of Jarrett yet talk about Hardy. it doesn't get much dumber than that.
Can we say "DDUUHH, DIPSHIT"!
Here's the proof since proof is, a mother fucker and I'm always, the mother fucker who has the proof. You can see this stupidity, right before your very eyes.
There it is, as i said it was titled.. NOW, go to the link where this dumb shit is at, right here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XY7J4Xr70t0&t=316s And listen for yourself.
Yes, people really ARE, this... Fucking stupid.
And like the other times this has happened? You can bet they won't even TRY and correct it. Correcting their fuckups seems to something that's 'beneath them'.
Yes indeedy, pic of Jarrett yet talk about Hardy. it doesn't get much dumber than that.
Redemption: Nick Aldis vs Mike Bennett | NWA Ten Pounds of Gold 62
One week away from Prime Time Live on FITE.tv and InDemand pay-per-view, the acclaimed series Ten Pounds of Gold returns to take an in-depth look at the journeys of the champion, Nick Aldis, and the challenger, Mike Bennett.
Bennett re-emerged on the scene with an impassioned message to Aldis delivered via social media, where he said that he was "fighting for his life." Now, he elaborates on that statement with the most candid and raw description of his struggles he has ever given; addiction, failure, disappointment and the desire to make his family proud have fueled Mike Bennett to be in the best condition of his life and extremely well-prepared for this showdown for the most prestigious prize in Professional Wrestling, the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship. Only one thing stands between him and his quest for redemption; the greatest World's Champion of the modern era.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7yPs6hZf_A
Bennett re-emerged on the scene with an impassioned message to Aldis delivered via social media, where he said that he was "fighting for his life." Now, he elaborates on that statement with the most candid and raw description of his struggles he has ever given; addiction, failure, disappointment and the desire to make his family proud have fueled Mike Bennett to be in the best condition of his life and extremely well-prepared for this showdown for the most prestigious prize in Professional Wrestling, the NWA World's Heavyweight Championship. Only one thing stands between him and his quest for redemption; the greatest World's Champion of the modern era.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7yPs6hZf_A
Jay Lethal vs Spanky for the Pure Championship!
The youngest champion in Ring of Honor history, Jay Lethal, met head-on with the always-entertaining Spanky in this Pure classic at ROH Stalemate 2005!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkqhrvGw7eE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IkqhrvGw7eE
Barry Windham challenges NWA-New England Heavyweight Champion Eric Sbraccia also Jim Cornette
Walter Killer Kowalski trained Referee Richard Lannon and New England's #1 Ring Announcer Rich Palladino also worked the match. Boston Bad Boy Tony Rumble and Knuckles Nelson are in Sbraccia's corner. Jim Cornette talks on the microphone and challenges the new champion to face Curtis Slamdogg. Another title change with New York Posse.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AesA0Gqn1os
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AesA0Gqn1os
Marty Jannetty Is Full Of Shit When He Says His Murder Confession Was Part Of A Wrestling Angle
Since nobody else, no other wrestling writer anywhere will do it.. I'LL DO IT. I call bullshit on Marty's claim this was part of a wrestling angle. I'll go as far as to say, he's a fucking liar..
There, I said it. Meltzer won't, Scherer won't. Keller won't.. WrestlingInc won't. Pro Wrestling.net won't, I can go on and on.. So I'll do it for them.
The obvious questions arise and I bet Marty won't answer them.. He'll just do his favorite dance, the side step, and avoid answering these. But here goes.. Got the balls to answer these questions Marty? We all know, you don't.
What's the name of the company that this was a 'wrestling angle' for? Where was this, ahem, 'match' gonna take place? Who's the name of the booker who thought this was a great idea?
The silence of Marty Jennetty when it comes to answering those questions? Will begin... Now. :)
Here's the story on his lie, er... 'Claim'.
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Marty Jannetty is backing away from claims that he murdered a man in 1973 at the age of 13.
As we've noted, Jannetty took to Facebook back on August 5 and claimed he murdered a man when he was just 13. The story brought on mainstream media attention for Jannetty, and a preliminary investigation by the Columbus, Georgia Police Department.
For those who missed it, Jannetty posted about how he allegedly murdered a gay man who tried to sexually assault him behind a Victory Lanes bowling alley where they both worked. He said he had been buying marijuana from the man, as other teenagers did in the area. Jannetty also indicated that he got rid of the body by dumping it in the Chattahoochee River. Jannetty later said during an interview with Boston Wrestling that at the time of the incident he was not aware that the man also "lured" children so he could assault them. Jannetty said the man fondled him while they were in his car, and when Jannetty tried to get out of the car, the man got angry. Jannetty said he was pulled out of the car into an alley, where the man pulled his pants down. Jannetty said he was able to grab a brick and hit the man before he could be anally sexually assaulted. Jannetty also told Boston Wrestling that he doesn't think the man deserved to die, but he did deserve "to get his ass beaten." He also said he didn't mean for the man to die. It was also said that Jannetty was badly affected by the trauma of nearly being raped, killing someone, throwing their body in a river, and then "finding out on the news the dude's missing."
In an update, Jannetty took to Facebook today and claimed the murder story was part of a pro wrestling storyline. Jannetty now says he never murdered a man, and that the story was supposed to play out for some indie promotion, in a storyline involving his friend Darren Kelly, who was a corrections officer and part-time wrestler. Jannetty also detailed how there was at least some truth in the original story, in that he purchased marijuana from a gay man who he worked with at the bowling alley.
Here's the link to his post (if he doesn't run like a bitch and delete that too). https://www.facebook.com/1martyjannetty/posts/10220608121527309
There, I said it. Meltzer won't, Scherer won't. Keller won't.. WrestlingInc won't. Pro Wrestling.net won't, I can go on and on.. So I'll do it for them.
The obvious questions arise and I bet Marty won't answer them.. He'll just do his favorite dance, the side step, and avoid answering these. But here goes.. Got the balls to answer these questions Marty? We all know, you don't.
What's the name of the company that this was a 'wrestling angle' for? Where was this, ahem, 'match' gonna take place? Who's the name of the booker who thought this was a great idea?
The silence of Marty Jennetty when it comes to answering those questions? Will begin... Now. :)
Here's the story on his lie, er... 'Claim'.
Former WWE Intercontinental Champion Marty Jannetty is backing away from claims that he murdered a man in 1973 at the age of 13.
As we've noted, Jannetty took to Facebook back on August 5 and claimed he murdered a man when he was just 13. The story brought on mainstream media attention for Jannetty, and a preliminary investigation by the Columbus, Georgia Police Department.
For those who missed it, Jannetty posted about how he allegedly murdered a gay man who tried to sexually assault him behind a Victory Lanes bowling alley where they both worked. He said he had been buying marijuana from the man, as other teenagers did in the area. Jannetty also indicated that he got rid of the body by dumping it in the Chattahoochee River. Jannetty later said during an interview with Boston Wrestling that at the time of the incident he was not aware that the man also "lured" children so he could assault them. Jannetty said the man fondled him while they were in his car, and when Jannetty tried to get out of the car, the man got angry. Jannetty said he was pulled out of the car into an alley, where the man pulled his pants down. Jannetty said he was able to grab a brick and hit the man before he could be anally sexually assaulted. Jannetty also told Boston Wrestling that he doesn't think the man deserved to die, but he did deserve "to get his ass beaten." He also said he didn't mean for the man to die. It was also said that Jannetty was badly affected by the trauma of nearly being raped, killing someone, throwing their body in a river, and then "finding out on the news the dude's missing."
In an update, Jannetty took to Facebook today and claimed the murder story was part of a pro wrestling storyline. Jannetty now says he never murdered a man, and that the story was supposed to play out for some indie promotion, in a storyline involving his friend Darren Kelly, who was a corrections officer and part-time wrestler. Jannetty also detailed how there was at least some truth in the original story, in that he purchased marijuana from a gay man who he worked with at the bowling alley.
Here's the link to his post (if he doesn't run like a bitch and delete that too). https://www.facebook.com/1martyjannetty/posts/10220608121527309
WWE RAW Reportedly Falling Apart Without Paul Heyman Leading The RAW Creative Team
Vince is really THIS LAZY now? WWOOW.. Shows how much he really cares about his product, and a good reason for why it sucks.
WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon reportedly didn't even look at the script for tonight's Labor Day edition of RAW "until this morning," according to a new report from Gary Cassidy of Sportskeeda. Ringside News First reported the news. This is apparently why WWE didn't announce any RAW matches until 70 minutes until showtime on the USA Network - Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton, Murphy vs. Dominik Mysterio, and Aleister Black vs. Kevin Owens in RAW Underground.
It was noted that tonight's RAW apparently hadn't been thought about until today, when Vince checked out the show as he got on the WWE corporate jet to fly to the Amway Center in Orlando. It was noted that WWE talents were pitched on Sunday night under the provision of McMahon having not read the show just yet.
There's said to be a creative force driving the writing and booking of SmackDown right now, while there's a lack in the creative department for the red brand. The source noted that the two names spearheading the RAW writing team are "not up to the task of getting the show done in time" right now, or "getting input from talent" in a timely manner.
It was also said that the RAW brand has been falling apart since Paul Heyman was dismissed from his creative job as RAW Executive Director, one year after being appointed to the job. "RAW has really fallen apart without [Paul] Heyman driving the creative," a source reportedly commented to Sportskeeda, which is interesting as Heyman's removal from the role was apparently done in an effort to streamline the creative writing process for TV as both main roster teams were consolidated.
WWE Chairman & CEO Vince McMahon reportedly didn't even look at the script for tonight's Labor Day edition of RAW "until this morning," according to a new report from Gary Cassidy of Sportskeeda. Ringside News First reported the news. This is apparently why WWE didn't announce any RAW matches until 70 minutes until showtime on the USA Network - Keith Lee vs. Randy Orton, Murphy vs. Dominik Mysterio, and Aleister Black vs. Kevin Owens in RAW Underground.
It was noted that tonight's RAW apparently hadn't been thought about until today, when Vince checked out the show as he got on the WWE corporate jet to fly to the Amway Center in Orlando. It was noted that WWE talents were pitched on Sunday night under the provision of McMahon having not read the show just yet.
There's said to be a creative force driving the writing and booking of SmackDown right now, while there's a lack in the creative department for the red brand. The source noted that the two names spearheading the RAW writing team are "not up to the task of getting the show done in time" right now, or "getting input from talent" in a timely manner.
It was also said that the RAW brand has been falling apart since Paul Heyman was dismissed from his creative job as RAW Executive Director, one year after being appointed to the job. "RAW has really fallen apart without [Paul] Heyman driving the creative," a source reportedly commented to Sportskeeda, which is interesting as Heyman's removal from the role was apparently done in an effort to streamline the creative writing process for TV as both main roster teams were consolidated.
Arron Stevens (Formerly Damian Sandow in WWE) New Booker For Championship Wrestling From Hollywood
Championship Wrestling from Hollywood returned to TV with new, original in-ring content this past weekend, airing nationally on YouToo America (YTA) as well as the Z Channel and other markets via local syndication.
The episodes were taped in an empty arena format and were the first episodes under new booker Aron Stevens aka the former Damian Sandow in WWE.
The episode was more of a traditional, episodic style format with storyline vignettes and outside of the ring interviews conducted by Jon Roberts helping to move storylines forward. Previously, CWH had been a series of bouts and some interviews leading to those matches but episodically, there wasn't as much of a strong narrative from week to week and this reboot of sorts appeared to change that old formula up somewhat.
The main story of the episode ran across the hour, seeing Ray Rosas upset Watts (Erik Watts, who competed on Tough Enough years ago) to win the Hollywood Heritage Championship, hitting the ring after Watts offered an open challenge to anyone in the back, running past Anthony Idol (very underrated 80s style promos) to steal the match. Watts was so stunned by the lost he threw a temper tantrum, throwing things around as he exited the building.
The storyline of the res tof the show was that Rosas' partners in Static (UWN Tag Team Champions Adrian Quest & Uptown Andy Brown) weren't happy that he was thinking of himself over the trio. Rosas is also the Arizona State Champion and won the promotion's Percy Pringle Memorial Cup earlier this year. All of this led to the announced main event, which saw Static in six man tag team match against the team of Clark Connors & Danny Rivera & Will Allday. Allday is a Booker T student from Texas who will be getting featured on the UWN Primetime Live and he scored the pin over Rosas. Connors has been working for New Japan's recent California-based TV. In the end, Static turned on Rosa, beating him down and laying him out over his title belts, leaving the episode on a cliffhanger angle.
United TV Champion Dan Joseph (who had been co-hosting the promotion's Best of episodes of late) defended his title, showing some nice babyface energy in defeating EJ Sparks. Sparks, billed as "Phoenix's favorite son" has been putting in the work during the pandemic and looked to be in tremendous shape. He's certainly on the rise based on matches I've seen of him of late. This bout was the longest thing on the episode and was easily the best match bell to bell on the return episode. They worked a methodical style early, laid out with an old school build before going to submissions and stiff shots. Both looked very good here.
Papo Esco debuted, playing a 80s monster heel, winning a squash over Frankie Frank. Esco billed himself a "King Fat Boy." The Friendship Farm, featuring Jervis Cottonbelly and Sweet Robby Shaw, also won a quick match. Cottonbelly is billed as the World's Sweetest Man.
There was also a segment where CWH owner Dave Marquez got into it with his "son", matchmaker Niko Marquez with Niko pretty much playing the role of a delusional moron with inferences about how people were wearing masks and that it was ridiculous while also complaining about the usage of women in the promotion. This led to Halston Boddy stepping up confront Niko to tease something down the line there. Dave Marquez is tremendous as a ham on camera playing the Lance Russell role of being an interview exasperated at the ridiculous comments.
The UWN Primetime Live PPV debut was pushed heavily on the show.
Scheduled for this weekend's CWH TV:
*CWH Hollywood Heritage Champion Ray Rosas vs. Will Allday, playing off Allday pinning him this week.
*Danny "Limelight" Rivera vs. Boogie Slice with the idea it's a NYC battle of Brooklyn vs. Queens.
*Vipress vs. Cece Channel.
*Clark Connors is in singles action.
*4 Minutes of Heat vs. Friendship Farm.
The episodes were taped in an empty arena format and were the first episodes under new booker Aron Stevens aka the former Damian Sandow in WWE.
The episode was more of a traditional, episodic style format with storyline vignettes and outside of the ring interviews conducted by Jon Roberts helping to move storylines forward. Previously, CWH had been a series of bouts and some interviews leading to those matches but episodically, there wasn't as much of a strong narrative from week to week and this reboot of sorts appeared to change that old formula up somewhat.
The main story of the episode ran across the hour, seeing Ray Rosas upset Watts (Erik Watts, who competed on Tough Enough years ago) to win the Hollywood Heritage Championship, hitting the ring after Watts offered an open challenge to anyone in the back, running past Anthony Idol (very underrated 80s style promos) to steal the match. Watts was so stunned by the lost he threw a temper tantrum, throwing things around as he exited the building.
The storyline of the res tof the show was that Rosas' partners in Static (UWN Tag Team Champions Adrian Quest & Uptown Andy Brown) weren't happy that he was thinking of himself over the trio. Rosas is also the Arizona State Champion and won the promotion's Percy Pringle Memorial Cup earlier this year. All of this led to the announced main event, which saw Static in six man tag team match against the team of Clark Connors & Danny Rivera & Will Allday. Allday is a Booker T student from Texas who will be getting featured on the UWN Primetime Live and he scored the pin over Rosas. Connors has been working for New Japan's recent California-based TV. In the end, Static turned on Rosa, beating him down and laying him out over his title belts, leaving the episode on a cliffhanger angle.
United TV Champion Dan Joseph (who had been co-hosting the promotion's Best of episodes of late) defended his title, showing some nice babyface energy in defeating EJ Sparks. Sparks, billed as "Phoenix's favorite son" has been putting in the work during the pandemic and looked to be in tremendous shape. He's certainly on the rise based on matches I've seen of him of late. This bout was the longest thing on the episode and was easily the best match bell to bell on the return episode. They worked a methodical style early, laid out with an old school build before going to submissions and stiff shots. Both looked very good here.
Papo Esco debuted, playing a 80s monster heel, winning a squash over Frankie Frank. Esco billed himself a "King Fat Boy." The Friendship Farm, featuring Jervis Cottonbelly and Sweet Robby Shaw, also won a quick match. Cottonbelly is billed as the World's Sweetest Man.
There was also a segment where CWH owner Dave Marquez got into it with his "son", matchmaker Niko Marquez with Niko pretty much playing the role of a delusional moron with inferences about how people were wearing masks and that it was ridiculous while also complaining about the usage of women in the promotion. This led to Halston Boddy stepping up confront Niko to tease something down the line there. Dave Marquez is tremendous as a ham on camera playing the Lance Russell role of being an interview exasperated at the ridiculous comments.
The UWN Primetime Live PPV debut was pushed heavily on the show.
Scheduled for this weekend's CWH TV:
*CWH Hollywood Heritage Champion Ray Rosas vs. Will Allday, playing off Allday pinning him this week.
*Danny "Limelight" Rivera vs. Boogie Slice with the idea it's a NYC battle of Brooklyn vs. Queens.
*Vipress vs. Cece Channel.
*Clark Connors is in singles action.
*4 Minutes of Heat vs. Friendship Farm.
Tessa Blanchard Returns To The Ring, WHEN? WHERE?
Former Impact Wrestling Champion Tessa Blanchard will make her first in-ring appearance since the COVID-19 pandemic took hold, she was stripped of the Impact title and released by the company (although her deal was close to coming to an end) and she married lucha star Daga next week.
Blanchard is slated to headline the first of several Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series events in Chicago, defending the promotion's Women's Championship against Kylie Rae. The event will stream live on FITE.TV on 9/12.
Also slated for the Warrior Wrestling event:
*TJP vs Alex Shelley.
*The Rascalz vs Myron Reed, Chris Bey & Jordan Oliver.
*Thunder Rosa vs Kimber Lee.
*Dan The Dad vs Elayna Black.
*Joey Janela vs Warhorse.
*Daga vs Isaias Velazquez.
*Tom Lawlor vs Kevin Ku.
*Brian Cage vs Alex Zayne
Blanchard is slated to headline the first of several Warrior Wrestling Stadium Series events in Chicago, defending the promotion's Women's Championship against Kylie Rae. The event will stream live on FITE.TV on 9/12.
Also slated for the Warrior Wrestling event:
*TJP vs Alex Shelley.
*The Rascalz vs Myron Reed, Chris Bey & Jordan Oliver.
*Thunder Rosa vs Kimber Lee.
*Dan The Dad vs Elayna Black.
*Joey Janela vs Warhorse.
*Daga vs Isaias Velazquez.
*Tom Lawlor vs Kevin Ku.
*Brian Cage vs Alex Zayne
Reality of Wrestling TV: Episode 284
This taping was filmed on a closed set with all athletes and audience members tested prior to the event as well as all staff are required to wear a mask at all time.
Matches:
Raychell Rose vs Hyan
Ryan Davidson interview
Promise Braxton from her home
Will Allday vs Warren Johnson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AftqnHYjqk
Matches:
Raychell Rose vs Hyan
Ryan Davidson interview
Promise Braxton from her home
Will Allday vs Warren Johnson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5AftqnHYjqk
Monday, September 7, 2020
OVW TV 1099 - "Road to OVW #1100"
“Rockstar” Ryan Howe and Brian Pillman, Jr face off in a #1 Contender’s Match to challenge for the OVW Heavyweight Championship at OVW #1100! PLUS: Adam Revolver gets a surprise guest during his “health update” and The Champ experiences the gospel?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkdI7zBtnvg
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AkdI7zBtnvg
AWF on 45 TV (Minnesota)- Episode 157 (Levy Cruise vs Chris Coyote, Rylie Jackson vs Bronco Braxton)
Original Air Date - September 5th, 2020
The AWF is back in action with two exciting matches as the ever fast Levi Cruise takes on Chris Coyote, and "The Young Gun" Rylie Jackson takes on the bar room brawler Bronco Braxton!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1LU9BOmbz8
The AWF is back in action with two exciting matches as the ever fast Levi Cruise takes on Chris Coyote, and "The Young Gun" Rylie Jackson takes on the bar room brawler Bronco Braxton!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1LU9BOmbz8
The Grappler - Abdullah the Butcher Incident in Texas
The Grappler (Len Denton) discusses an incident with Abdullah the Butcher carving up Gary Young at a wrestling event in Texas.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lYBM7vfMbc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lYBM7vfMbc
Take That McMahon, As Paige Says "There's No Chance In Hell" She's Getting Rid Of Her Twitch Channel
During her stream yesterday, Paige spoke about making some changes to her Twitch account as word came down WWE wanting its talent to stop using third party formats, like Twitch and Cameo. Paige has already changed her Twitch channel name from "OfficialPaigeWWE" to "SarayaOfficial" and noted on her stream she'll be changing up her graphics to comply.
"Just so you guys know, this is all going to be changed," Paige said about the WWE related graphics behind her. "It's gonna be changed to Saraya — my real name. We are not going to get rid of our Twitch, we are here to stay. We are not going anywhere. Twitch is our house. I'm the queen of Twitch, so there is no chance in hell we are getting rid of my stream. We're here. We're here to stay. No, guys, I can keep it. It's just Saraya, just have to change it all over to Saraya. ... Thank you guys for understanding. I know it's going to be a little bit weird to get used to Saraya, but it is what it is."
WWE issued a statement about third party bookings.
"Much like Disney and Warner Bros., WWE creates, promotes and invests in its intellectual property, i.e. the stage names of performers like The Fiend Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns, Big E and Braun Strowman," WWE wrote in a statement. "It is the control and exploitation of these characters that allows WWE to drive revenue, which in turn enables the company to compensate performers at the highest levels in the sports entertainment industry. Notwithstanding the contractual language, it is imperative for the success of our company to protect our greatest assets and establish partnerships with third parties on a companywide basis, rather than at the individual level, which as a result will provide more value for all involved."
It was reported by that WWE Senior Director of Talent Relations Mark Carrano told talent the company owns the rights to their real names. If that were the case, a simple name change wouldn't be enough to allow talent to continue their deals. The report noted it wouldn't make much sense for WWE to own someone's real name, but the wording in their contracts might prevent them "from marketing themselves on platforms the company doesn't want while still under a WWE deal."
"Just so you guys know, this is all going to be changed," Paige said about the WWE related graphics behind her. "It's gonna be changed to Saraya — my real name. We are not going to get rid of our Twitch, we are here to stay. We are not going anywhere. Twitch is our house. I'm the queen of Twitch, so there is no chance in hell we are getting rid of my stream. We're here. We're here to stay. No, guys, I can keep it. It's just Saraya, just have to change it all over to Saraya. ... Thank you guys for understanding. I know it's going to be a little bit weird to get used to Saraya, but it is what it is."
WWE issued a statement about third party bookings.
"Much like Disney and Warner Bros., WWE creates, promotes and invests in its intellectual property, i.e. the stage names of performers like The Fiend Bray Wyatt, Roman Reigns, Big E and Braun Strowman," WWE wrote in a statement. "It is the control and exploitation of these characters that allows WWE to drive revenue, which in turn enables the company to compensate performers at the highest levels in the sports entertainment industry. Notwithstanding the contractual language, it is imperative for the success of our company to protect our greatest assets and establish partnerships with third parties on a companywide basis, rather than at the individual level, which as a result will provide more value for all involved."
It was reported by that WWE Senior Director of Talent Relations Mark Carrano told talent the company owns the rights to their real names. If that were the case, a simple name change wouldn't be enough to allow talent to continue their deals. The report noted it wouldn't make much sense for WWE to own someone's real name, but the wording in their contracts might prevent them "from marketing themselves on platforms the company doesn't want while still under a WWE deal."
MAIN EVENT FOR JERRY LAWLER'S 50th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION REVEALED
The main event for Jerry Lawler's 50th Anniversary show on 9/26 will be Lawler and The Rock 'n' Roll Express with Jimmy Hart vs. "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert, "Lvr Boy" Matt Riviera and "Wildfire" Tommy Rich in a Thunderdome Cage Match.
The event in Jackson, TN on 9/26 will also feature appearances by Kane, Bobby Eaton, Bill Dundee, Tony Atlas, Dory Funk Jr., Koko B. Ware, Tom Prichard, Longtime Memphis Referee Jerry Calhoun, Wolfie D, Downtown Bruno, Sgt. Slaughter, Lex Luger, D'Lo Brown, George Gulas, Candi Divine, Ric McCord, Bambi and more set to appear.
The show will take place at the The Ballpark at Jackson, with only 3,000 fans allowed in the stadium's stands and another 200 seats on the field.
The event in Jackson, TN on 9/26 will also feature appearances by Kane, Bobby Eaton, Bill Dundee, Tony Atlas, Dory Funk Jr., Koko B. Ware, Tom Prichard, Longtime Memphis Referee Jerry Calhoun, Wolfie D, Downtown Bruno, Sgt. Slaughter, Lex Luger, D'Lo Brown, George Gulas, Candi Divine, Ric McCord, Bambi and more set to appear.
The show will take place at the The Ballpark at Jackson, with only 3,000 fans allowed in the stadium's stands and another 200 seats on the field.
Best of PPW (Episode 7)
This week's matches:
Breaux Keller vs. Charles Mason (Brawl at the Mall, August 10th, 2019)
Dante Caballero vs. KC Navarro (PPW Shootout, July 21st, 2018)
Tessa Blanchard vs. Courageous Christina Marie (PPW Vision, November 17th, 2018)
Breaux Keller vs. Charles Mason (Brawl at the Mall, August 10th, 2019)
Dante Caballero vs. KC Navarro (PPW Shootout, July 21st, 2018)
Tessa Blanchard vs. Courageous Christina Marie (PPW Vision, November 17th, 2018)
Sunday, September 6, 2020
Greg “The Hammer Valentine” with Scandar Ackbar vs The Natural Chris James
Legends of Pro Wrestling Night 2 Pharr, Tx (Sunday, April 15, 2007).
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tEleHBdfP8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tEleHBdfP8
Kamala with Scandar Ackbar vs Koko B Ware
Legends of Pro Wrestling Night 1 Brownsville, Tx (Saturday, April 14, 2007)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAPs8GUhs0k
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAPs8GUhs0k
Saturday, September 5, 2020
NAWA Championship Wrestling EP#132
On this episode:
-Drew Hood vs Devin Reid
-Thunder Anderson vs High Performance
-Kat Daddy makes his debut
-Ricky & Kerry Morton vs Interns
-Golden Gladiator 2 PWF Title Open Challenge
-Drew Hood vs Devin Reid
-Thunder Anderson vs High Performance
-Kat Daddy makes his debut
-Ricky & Kerry Morton vs Interns
-Golden Gladiator 2 PWF Title Open Challenge
"Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & Joey B. v Jinder Mahal & Abdul Nasir (Warriors Of Wrestling)
This FREE MATCH is taken from Warriors of Wrestling presents "Red, White, n' Bruised" back in September of 2014...WWE Hall of Famer "Hacksaw" Jim Duggan & Joey B. take on Jinder Mahal & Abdul Nasir.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX6tMF5ubyA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lX6tMF5ubyA
MLW Underground #9: Sabu vs. La Parka
Matches:
•Mexican Massacre Match: Sabu vs. La Parka
•Sabu Vs. La Parka II
•Los Maximos vs. Samoan Island Tribe
Prepare to witness a massacre as the legendary war between La Parka and Sabu continues.
One week removed from La Parka sending Sabu’s longtime manager Bill Alfonso to the hospital, two of the most dangerous men in the history of MLW face off in a match of La Parka’s design, the Mexican Massacre!
But, we also see how we got to this Mexican Massacre with a double dose of Sabu and La Parka!
Los Maximos finally confront who attacked them a few weeks ago, and The two Brooklyn brothers may have wished they kept a bit more quiet.
All of this plus comments from Los Maximos, The Samoan Island Tribe, an update on Mike Awesome’s quest to become MLW World Heavyweight Champion and MORE!
Join Joey Styles as he calls the action!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LHKgmJTscA
•Mexican Massacre Match: Sabu vs. La Parka
•Sabu Vs. La Parka II
•Los Maximos vs. Samoan Island Tribe
Prepare to witness a massacre as the legendary war between La Parka and Sabu continues.
One week removed from La Parka sending Sabu’s longtime manager Bill Alfonso to the hospital, two of the most dangerous men in the history of MLW face off in a match of La Parka’s design, the Mexican Massacre!
But, we also see how we got to this Mexican Massacre with a double dose of Sabu and La Parka!
Los Maximos finally confront who attacked them a few weeks ago, and The two Brooklyn brothers may have wished they kept a bit more quiet.
All of this plus comments from Los Maximos, The Samoan Island Tribe, an update on Mike Awesome’s quest to become MLW World Heavyweight Champion and MORE!
Join Joey Styles as he calls the action!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LHKgmJTscA
Championship Wrestling From Hollywood Episode #75
Today's all new line-up:
TAG TEAM MATCH | THE FRIENDSHIP FARM v JACK CARTWRIGHT & JOSE SANTIAGO
What better way to kick off an all new episode than with The Friendship Farm? Sweet Robin and Gentleman Jervis take on the newcomers to get us started.
SINGLES DEBUT | "KING FATBOY" PAPO ESCO v FRANKIE FRANK
We promised new stars and there may be none bigger than "King Fatboy". Frankie Frank was on a roll before the pandemic - let's see if he can continue the pace.
UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | DAN JOSEPH (c) v EJ SPARKS
After 5 long months, Dan Joseph couldn't wait to defend his United TV Championship. His opponent is no stranger to Championship gold - EJ Sparks is a 3x Arizona State Champion. This should be good!
DAVE & BUSTER'S MATCH OF THE WEEK | 6 MAN TAG TEAM MAIN EVENT
STATiC v DANNY LIMELIGHT, WILL ALLDAY & CLARK CONNORS
PP3 Cup Bearer Ray Rosas and United Tag Team Champions Adrian Quest and Andy Brown are back to wreak more havoc, as they Main Event our return to action against some of the most spectacular athletes in our league!
PLUS | We will hear from your dominant Heritage Champion WATTS! He will be in the ring with Jon Roberts for an exclusive interview... and we all know he has a huge target on his back.
AND FINALLY | David Marquez and minority owner and matchmaker Nikko Marquez are back together to discuss the Women's Division. You will not want to miss this one!
AND REMEMBER | Anything can happen on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnANybPKBJ4
TAG TEAM MATCH | THE FRIENDSHIP FARM v JACK CARTWRIGHT & JOSE SANTIAGO
What better way to kick off an all new episode than with The Friendship Farm? Sweet Robin and Gentleman Jervis take on the newcomers to get us started.
SINGLES DEBUT | "KING FATBOY" PAPO ESCO v FRANKIE FRANK
We promised new stars and there may be none bigger than "King Fatboy". Frankie Frank was on a roll before the pandemic - let's see if he can continue the pace.
UNITED TV TITLE MATCH | DAN JOSEPH (c) v EJ SPARKS
After 5 long months, Dan Joseph couldn't wait to defend his United TV Championship. His opponent is no stranger to Championship gold - EJ Sparks is a 3x Arizona State Champion. This should be good!
DAVE & BUSTER'S MATCH OF THE WEEK | 6 MAN TAG TEAM MAIN EVENT
STATiC v DANNY LIMELIGHT, WILL ALLDAY & CLARK CONNORS
PP3 Cup Bearer Ray Rosas and United Tag Team Champions Adrian Quest and Andy Brown are back to wreak more havoc, as they Main Event our return to action against some of the most spectacular athletes in our league!
PLUS | We will hear from your dominant Heritage Champion WATTS! He will be in the ring with Jon Roberts for an exclusive interview... and we all know he has a huge target on his back.
AND FINALLY | David Marquez and minority owner and matchmaker Nikko Marquez are back together to discuss the Women's Division. You will not want to miss this one!
AND REMEMBER | Anything can happen on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnANybPKBJ4
Supreme Wrestling Last Word 9/5/2020
Your fast paced look at the action from Supreme Wrestling's 8/29/2020 show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsY8KglyXcA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsY8KglyXcA
Supreme Wrestling- Final Friday August 2020 Highlights
Highlights from Supreme Wrestling's Final Friday event for August 2020.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHPRbRHpRZk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BHPRbRHpRZk
(Updated) Get A Load Of This Petty Bullshit As VINCE MCMAHON, WWE GIVE TALENTS 30 DAYS TO END THIRD PARTY DEALS
It would appear that the era of WWE talent using Twitch, Cameo, YouTube, and other third parties to make extra income and build names for themselves outside WWE is coming to an end.
Vince McMahon sent a letter to talents on Thursday, saying they have 30 days to stop engaging with third parties or else face fines, suspensions and even termination at WWE's discretion.
It's unclear what "third parties" means, however. Several wrestlers operate successful Twitch and YouTube channels where they interact with fans while playing video games or other activities.
The letter comes following a Sunday meeting with talent about the "reinvention of the product" where it came up that WWE owns the real names of talent in addition to their character names.
WWE wrestlers are independent contractors, so there is a legal question of what WWE can mandate and what they can/do own.
From the letter: "Some of you are engaged with outside third parties using your name and likeness in ways that are detrimental to our company. It is imperative that these activities be terminated within the next 30 days (by Friday October 2). Continued violations will result in fines, suspension, or termination at WWE's discretion."
McMahon wrote that these actions are necessary as part of WWE's rebuilding process as they "enter the next phase of growth at WWE."
What about talent appearing on shows of other companies they have a working relationship with? THAT, is also a third party booking. But I bet when it comes to that McMahon will conveniently side step that obvious fact.
Paige and Mia Yim have changed their official names on Twitter and Twitch. We are told that other talents will also be changing their user names on those platforms to remove any direct reference to WWE or their WWE character names with the belief that once they do that, they have satisfied WWE's requirements.
One source within the company stated that Twitch and Cameo certainly fall under the auspices of WWE's edict. We are also told that Pro Wrestling Tees would fall under the umbrella of WWE's criteria, so if there are any talents with PWTees stores that you've been waiting to purchase shirts from, now would be the time as those stores may not be there come 10/2. There is no word yet whether talents with YouTube channels would have to shut them down as well.
There is a fear among some talents that should they not shut down Twitch or Cameo, that the company might request a portion of those earnings. PWInsider.com has not been able to confirm whether those fears are valid.
As noted yesterday, a number of talents have launched channels online via Twitch and YouTube to make additional revenue during the pandemic when there are no live events. It should be noted that the same source that confirmed Twitch and Cameo were indeed within the parameter of WWE's edict also pointed out that while talents are not on the road, they are theoretically being paid the same on their downside to perform less and have lowered road expenses since there are so fewer dates for them to work. The same source also pointed out that last year, the company gave raises to a huge swath of talents during the time period AEW was forming and preparing to debut on TNT, which would have offset any losses.
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley came out against WWE's edict last night:
Vince McMahon sent a letter to talents on Thursday, saying they have 30 days to stop engaging with third parties or else face fines, suspensions and even termination at WWE's discretion.
It's unclear what "third parties" means, however. Several wrestlers operate successful Twitch and YouTube channels where they interact with fans while playing video games or other activities.
The letter comes following a Sunday meeting with talent about the "reinvention of the product" where it came up that WWE owns the real names of talent in addition to their character names.
WWE wrestlers are independent contractors, so there is a legal question of what WWE can mandate and what they can/do own.
From the letter: "Some of you are engaged with outside third parties using your name and likeness in ways that are detrimental to our company. It is imperative that these activities be terminated within the next 30 days (by Friday October 2). Continued violations will result in fines, suspension, or termination at WWE's discretion."
McMahon wrote that these actions are necessary as part of WWE's rebuilding process as they "enter the next phase of growth at WWE."
What about talent appearing on shows of other companies they have a working relationship with? THAT, is also a third party booking. But I bet when it comes to that McMahon will conveniently side step that obvious fact.
Paige and Mia Yim have changed their official names on Twitter and Twitch. We are told that other talents will also be changing their user names on those platforms to remove any direct reference to WWE or their WWE character names with the belief that once they do that, they have satisfied WWE's requirements.
One source within the company stated that Twitch and Cameo certainly fall under the auspices of WWE's edict. We are also told that Pro Wrestling Tees would fall under the umbrella of WWE's criteria, so if there are any talents with PWTees stores that you've been waiting to purchase shirts from, now would be the time as those stores may not be there come 10/2. There is no word yet whether talents with YouTube channels would have to shut them down as well.
There is a fear among some talents that should they not shut down Twitch or Cameo, that the company might request a portion of those earnings. PWInsider.com has not been able to confirm whether those fears are valid.
As noted yesterday, a number of talents have launched channels online via Twitch and YouTube to make additional revenue during the pandemic when there are no live events. It should be noted that the same source that confirmed Twitch and Cameo were indeed within the parameter of WWE's edict also pointed out that while talents are not on the road, they are theoretically being paid the same on their downside to perform less and have lowered road expenses since there are so fewer dates for them to work. The same source also pointed out that last year, the company gave raises to a huge swath of talents during the time period AEW was forming and preparing to debut on TNT, which would have offset any losses.
WWE Hall of Famer Mick Foley came out against WWE's edict last night:
AOP’S AKAM AND REZAR RELEASED BY WWE
AOP, the team of Akam and Rezar, have been released from their WWE contracts.
WWE’s website posted the following message: “WWE has come to terms on the release of Akam and Rezar (AOP). We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”
The team has not been seen on WWE television since Rezar suffered a bicep injury early this year.
Akam and Rezar were put together as a team on NXT starting in 2016 under the name The Authors of Pain, managed by Paul Ellering. They won the 2016 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, defeating TM-61 in the finals. They also won the NXT Tag Team titles on January 28, 2017 at TakeOver: San Antonio, defeating DIY.
The Authors of Pain made their debut on Raw on April 9, 2018, defeating Heath Slater and Rhyno. They immediately dropped Ellering as their manager. A number of changes took place in the following months, including shortening their name to AOP and adopting Drave Maverick as their manager. They won the Raw Tag Team titles on November 5, 2018, defeating Seth Rollins in a handicap match after Rollins' tag team partner Dean Ambrose turned on him. They would lose the titles a month later to the team of Chad Gable and Bobby Roode.
In January 2019, Akam underwent knee surgery, keeping the team dormant for most of the year. Upon their return in November, Maverick was dropped as their manager and the team formed an alliance with Seth Rollins. That was dropped when Rezar suffered the bicep injury.
WWE’s website posted the following message: “WWE has come to terms on the release of Akam and Rezar (AOP). We wish them all the best in their future endeavors.”
The team has not been seen on WWE television since Rezar suffered a bicep injury early this year.
Akam and Rezar were put together as a team on NXT starting in 2016 under the name The Authors of Pain, managed by Paul Ellering. They won the 2016 Dusty Rhodes Tag Team Classic, defeating TM-61 in the finals. They also won the NXT Tag Team titles on January 28, 2017 at TakeOver: San Antonio, defeating DIY.
The Authors of Pain made their debut on Raw on April 9, 2018, defeating Heath Slater and Rhyno. They immediately dropped Ellering as their manager. A number of changes took place in the following months, including shortening their name to AOP and adopting Drave Maverick as their manager. They won the Raw Tag Team titles on November 5, 2018, defeating Seth Rollins in a handicap match after Rollins' tag team partner Dean Ambrose turned on him. They would lose the titles a month later to the team of Chad Gable and Bobby Roode.
In January 2019, Akam underwent knee surgery, keeping the team dormant for most of the year. Upon their return in November, Maverick was dropped as their manager and the team formed an alliance with Seth Rollins. That was dropped when Rezar suffered the bicep injury.
Friday, September 4, 2020
Cease & Desist Order To Former WWE Star Paul Roma's Wrestling School Rescinded
the Paradise Pro Wrestling school and promotion was recently hit with a cease & desist letter from the city of East Haven, Connecticut, forcing them to close. The school is owned by former WWE and WCW star Paul Roma, and former WWE enhancement talent Mario Mancini.
PAPW, which bills itself as family-friendly entertainment with a mix of old school wrestling & modern professional wrestling, was issued the C&D in late August, ordering them to shut down because their school was deemed a violation of local zoning laws, which list "wrestling studios" as Adult Oriented Businesses. The city order classifies Adult Oriented Businesses as adult book stores, adult motion picture theaters, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult video sales and/or rentals, adult cabarets, adult novelty businesses, and adult personal service business and/or establishment, which was bold in the C&D that the promotion received, indicating that this is what they are accusing PAPW of being.
The city classified PAPW of being a "wrestling studios" business, as mentioned in the order. They ordered PAPW to immediately cease & desist all wrestling activity at the location, noting that failure to comply could result in fines and/or criminal charges. The promotion did have 30 days to appeal from the date of the order.
In an update, the C&D has been officially rescinded, and the promotion has been given permission to resume training and events.
Mancini posted a Facebook video explaining the situation and thanking everyone for their support, as seen below. Mancini also thanked local officials for stepping in to help with the situation.
Mancini thanked longtime East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. for calling him this week and expeditiously taking care of the issue. He noted that PAPW has been asked to stay in East Haven, and have been given permission to operate business as usual. It was also noted that the city is changing the laws on the code due to what happened with PAPW. City officials are said to be very grateful for everything PAPW has done for East Haven, especially the PAPW charity events that Mancini's brother, "Big" Steve Tracy, has organized for local people and organizations in need.
This was not mentioned in Mancini's video but PWInsider reports that it's believed the original C&D may have come from someone who actually misunderstood what pro wrestling was. As noted, the law is being changed to prevent this from happening in the future.
Mancini noted that in 30 days or so he will be announcing a special PAPW "Thank You" show for East Haven, which will include a low price ticket that comes with other perks.
PAPW, which bills itself as family-friendly entertainment with a mix of old school wrestling & modern professional wrestling, was issued the C&D in late August, ordering them to shut down because their school was deemed a violation of local zoning laws, which list "wrestling studios" as Adult Oriented Businesses. The city order classifies Adult Oriented Businesses as adult book stores, adult motion picture theaters, adult mini-motion picture theaters, adult video sales and/or rentals, adult cabarets, adult novelty businesses, and adult personal service business and/or establishment, which was bold in the C&D that the promotion received, indicating that this is what they are accusing PAPW of being.
The city classified PAPW of being a "wrestling studios" business, as mentioned in the order. They ordered PAPW to immediately cease & desist all wrestling activity at the location, noting that failure to comply could result in fines and/or criminal charges. The promotion did have 30 days to appeal from the date of the order.
In an update, the C&D has been officially rescinded, and the promotion has been given permission to resume training and events.
Mancini posted a Facebook video explaining the situation and thanking everyone for their support, as seen below. Mancini also thanked local officials for stepping in to help with the situation.
Mancini thanked longtime East Haven Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr. for calling him this week and expeditiously taking care of the issue. He noted that PAPW has been asked to stay in East Haven, and have been given permission to operate business as usual. It was also noted that the city is changing the laws on the code due to what happened with PAPW. City officials are said to be very grateful for everything PAPW has done for East Haven, especially the PAPW charity events that Mancini's brother, "Big" Steve Tracy, has organized for local people and organizations in need.
This was not mentioned in Mancini's video but PWInsider reports that it's believed the original C&D may have come from someone who actually misunderstood what pro wrestling was. As noted, the law is being changed to prevent this from happening in the future.
Mancini noted that in 30 days or so he will be announcing a special PAPW "Thank You" show for East Haven, which will include a low price ticket that comes with other perks.
Patera Paralyzes Opponent, Gets Fined And Lou Albano Reacts 10-18-77
What begins as a typical squash match becomes a catastrophic crisis as Ken Patera, "World's Strongest Human Being", paralyzes his opponent with the dreaded swinging neck breaker. He refuses to break the hold, six wrestlers hit the ring and WWWF President Willie Gilzenberg suspends Patera. The aftermath shows manager, Captain Lou Albano, negotiating a truce with Gilzenberg.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBu3Kj6xD4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MIBu3Kj6xD4
WCW Fabulous Freebirds vs Dick Slater & Dick Murdoch - 1991
The first match of WCW's World Tag Team Title Tournament took place in 1991 on TBS's "WCW Saturday Night". It was heels vs. heels as The Hardliners, Dirty Dick Murdoch & Dick Slater battled The Fabulous Freebirds, Michael PS Hayes & Gorgeous Jimmy Garvin.
Commentators: Jim Ross & Paul E. Dangerously.
Interviewer: Gordon Solie
Ring Announcer: Gary Michael Cappetta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWjv5wVG5Uk
Commentators: Jim Ross & Paul E. Dangerously.
Interviewer: Gordon Solie
Ring Announcer: Gary Michael Cappetta
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWjv5wVG5Uk
Ox Baker Attacks Chicago Wrestling Office Exec
During an interview to promote an upcoming Chicago event, Ox Baker thought representatives from Bob Luce's Chicago wrestling office were making fun of him. You can see the anger rising in Ox and then WHAM! Judging from the interview and the outrageous fashion, this happened in the mid-1970s.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG08WVs5E1E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vG08WVs5E1E
MWA Rated X's Greatest Hits
*Video rolls during the second match, but does straighten up*
Mountain Wrestling Association
This is a compilation video featuring some of the classic matches of Rated X from the MWA.
1. Rated X vs Wolfie D. w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
2. Rated X w/ "Gentleman" Jim Chadwick vs "Superstar" Bill Dundee
3. Dog Kennel Cage Match
Rated X vs Paul Diamond
4. Rated X vs Prince Justice (AKA The Monster Abyss/Joseph Park) w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
5. Dog Kennel Cage Match
Rated X vs Prince Justice w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
6. Rated X vs Tracy Smothers w/ Princess Patty
7. Rated X vs Tracy Smothers w/ Princess Patty
8. Rated X vs Paul Diamond w/ Princess Patty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Y2hj6CSZY
Mountain Wrestling Association
This is a compilation video featuring some of the classic matches of Rated X from the MWA.
1. Rated X vs Wolfie D. w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
2. Rated X w/ "Gentleman" Jim Chadwick vs "Superstar" Bill Dundee
3. Dog Kennel Cage Match
Rated X vs Paul Diamond
4. Rated X vs Prince Justice (AKA The Monster Abyss/Joseph Park) w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
5. Dog Kennel Cage Match
Rated X vs Prince Justice w/ "The Boss" J.R. Douglas
6. Rated X vs Tracy Smothers w/ Princess Patty
7. Rated X vs Tracy Smothers w/ Princess Patty
8. Rated X vs Paul Diamond w/ Princess Patty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18Y2hj6CSZY
Laynie Luck vs. Brooke Valentine - Women's Championship - Zelo Pro
Sat. Aug. 15, 2020
Chicago, IL - Joe's On Weed St.
Zelo Pro presents Stronger Together was the return event for the promotion after the global pandemic began.
Main Event
Women's Championship Match
Laynie Luck (c) vs. Brook Valentine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq0_cQPBOVA
Chicago, IL - Joe's On Weed St.
Zelo Pro presents Stronger Together was the return event for the promotion after the global pandemic began.
Main Event
Women's Championship Match
Laynie Luck (c) vs. Brook Valentine
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gq0_cQPBOVA
Thursday, September 3, 2020
WWA (Kentucky)- Amplified - Episode 06
More classic matches on a new Amplified!
-Alexander Knight and Dakota France face off at Independence Day 2016
-Avispo answers Brett Taylor's Open Challenge
-SWAG Team faces Shoot 2 Thrill
*NOTE: A small segment in this show is muted due to copyright infringement. We apologize for any inconvenience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77j7zJwfL_8
-Alexander Knight and Dakota France face off at Independence Day 2016
-Avispo answers Brett Taylor's Open Challenge
-SWAG Team faces Shoot 2 Thrill
*NOTE: A small segment in this show is muted due to copyright infringement. We apologize for any inconvenience.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77j7zJwfL_8
The Briscoes' FIRST Tag Team Title Win! (ROH)
Before the Briscoes racked up a record 11 ROH Tag Team Championship wins, there had to be a first, and it happened against the reigning champs Special K all the way back in 2003!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7ZTCl6eCmc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7ZTCl6eCmc
PRICING FOR UNITED WRESTLING NETWORK PPV SERIES
The United Wrestling Network's Primetime Live PPV series, the first undertaking for a weekly pro wrestling series on PPV since the early days of NWA: TNA, debuts 9/15 on In Demand and FITE.TV. The series will be available for $7.00 per episode or a bundle of $23.99 for the month on FITE. The series will be priced $11.99 weekly on InDemand.
The debut PPV features:
*NWA Champion Nick Aldis vs. Mike Bennett.
*NWA Women's Champion Thunder Rosa.
*West Coast Pro Champion Alexander Hammerstone vs. EJ Sparks.
*Chris Dickinson, Static (Adrian Quest & Ray Rosas & Andy Brown) and more to appear.
The debut PPV features:
*NWA Champion Nick Aldis vs. Mike Bennett.
*NWA Women's Champion Thunder Rosa.
*West Coast Pro Champion Alexander Hammerstone vs. EJ Sparks.
*Chris Dickinson, Static (Adrian Quest & Ray Rosas & Andy Brown) and more to appear.
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
Ryan Davidson vs Bryan Keith (Reality of Wrestling)
This match is from Reality of Wrestling TV: Episode 283 featuring Ryan Davidson vs Bryan Keith
ROH World Title Match: Bryan Danielson vs Kamala 9/30/06- Liberty States Wrestling
Bryan Danielson defends the ROH World Title against The Ugandan Giant Kamala with special guest referee Prince Nana! Taking place just a couple weeks after his epic clash with KENTA, Danielson faces a whole new challenge with Kamala & Kim Chee.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpcZoKhTwCk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RpcZoKhTwCk
Owner Of Squared Circle Sirens Passes Away
Casey Michael, who was the owner of Squared Circle Sirens and had covered women's professional wrestling for years, has passed away at the age of 26. Squared Circle Sirens wrote the following:
"It's with a heavy heart we inform you that our beloved friend and @SCsirens owner Casey Michael (@ifyouseekcasey) has passed away at age 26. His contributions to women’s wrestling and the friendships made will live on in his memory forever We love you, Casey."
"It's with a heavy heart we inform you that our beloved friend and @SCsirens owner Casey Michael (@ifyouseekcasey) has passed away at age 26. His contributions to women’s wrestling and the friendships made will live on in his memory forever We love you, Casey."
Thunder Rosa vs Insidious One - Women's Wrestling (Mission Pro Wrestling)
Where: San Antonio, TX
Promotion: Mission Pro Wrestling
When: August 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53YJ1hw49eo
Promotion: Mission Pro Wrestling
When: August 2020
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53YJ1hw49eo
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
NWC Las Vegas Slammin TV #01
National Wrestling Conference Las Vegas NV
featuring Honky Tonk Man,Virgil,Rob Van Dam and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7zCGHQq8qU
featuring Honky Tonk Man,Virgil,Rob Van Dam and more.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z7zCGHQq8qU
NWC Las Vegas Slammin TV #02
NWC Las Vegas Slammin TV #02
featuring Honky Tonk Man, Cactus Jack, sabu and more..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTQuqKFgVUc
featuring Honky Tonk Man, Cactus Jack, sabu and more..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTQuqKFgVUc
NWA Worldwide Nashville Sept 16 2000
featuring colorado Kid,Brickhouse Brown, Wolfie D, Chris Champion and more!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPEsCk9JHpA
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPEsCk9JHpA
Monday, August 31, 2020
OVW TV 1098 - "A RUSH Rematch"
Commissioner Dean Hill may have a trick up his sleeve to ensure a fair fight when “Category 5” Corey Storm gets his rematch against RUSH Division Champion - and former best friend - Dimes! PLUS: “Rockstar” Ryan Howe returns to in-ring action and the Legacy of Brutality shows they are stronger and more brutal than ever!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54xm0MhLVZs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54xm0MhLVZs
Warbeast w/Kevin Sullivan vs Sandman & Masada w/Terry Funk (PCW)
The Warbeast team of former NWA World Champion "The Almighty Sheik" Josef Samael and current ROH star Brody King managed by the legendary "Taskmaster" Kevin Sullivan take on ECW Original The Sandman and Masada with Terry Funk in this "All Violence is Legal" tag team fight from PCW Ultra!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtEJZSZsUg8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LtEJZSZsUg8
Hey Meltzer, Where's The Link To This Story At? Never Mind, I'll Furnish It Since You're Incapable Of It
Dave Meltzer strikes again in the name of fucking idiots.. Here take a look at how dumb assed he is, again.
This is from his 'daily update' that he did himself.
Hey Dipshit Dave, one question, WHERE does Charlie Platt talk about it? YouTube? Newspaper article? What, Where? Because you obviously decided NOT to bother posting where he talks about his last visit with Bob Armstrong.
What kind of moron, does this? oh the moron named Meltzer, who has a habit of not putting links to stories he posts on his web page. Here's an example or two that I showed myself that Meltzer if a fabulous fuck up when it comes to this.
https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/since-dave-meltzer-still-cant-post-link.html
There's one, oh wait, want another? Here you go.
https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/08/will-someone-please-show-dave-meltzer.html
Still want another? Ok, Have plenty :)
https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2018/11/meltzer-posts-link-to-video-thats.html
Oh wait here's yet another.. See the pattern here?
https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/03/second-time-in-week-dave-meltzer-cant.html
I can post three more examples but you see what I mean. Meltzer needs someone to post links for him since he doesn't seem to have the mental capacity to do it on his own anymore.
And since YOU Dave Meltzer can't post the link to the Charlie Platt story? Here you go, I'll once again.. Do it for you.
https://dothaneagle.com/sports/local/dothans-charlie-platt-reflects-on-last-visit-with-legendary-wrestler-bob-armstrong/article_7c35f2f6-e966-11ea-a437-2f464ebce8fd.html
When you finally get your lazy ass around to correcting yourself (that is, if you even have the balls to do that), make sure you thank me for doing what you obviously weren't smart enough, OR were too lazy to do.
You're welcome, dumb ass.
This is from his 'daily update' that he did himself.
Hey Dipshit Dave, one question, WHERE does Charlie Platt talk about it? YouTube? Newspaper article? What, Where? Because you obviously decided NOT to bother posting where he talks about his last visit with Bob Armstrong.
What kind of moron, does this? oh the moron named Meltzer, who has a habit of not putting links to stories he posts on his web page. Here's an example or two that I showed myself that Meltzer if a fabulous fuck up when it comes to this.
https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/10/since-dave-meltzer-still-cant-post-link.html
There's one, oh wait, want another? Here you go.
https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/08/will-someone-please-show-dave-meltzer.html
Still want another? Ok, Have plenty :)
https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2018/11/meltzer-posts-link-to-video-thats.html
Oh wait here's yet another.. See the pattern here?
https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2019/03/second-time-in-week-dave-meltzer-cant.html
I can post three more examples but you see what I mean. Meltzer needs someone to post links for him since he doesn't seem to have the mental capacity to do it on his own anymore.
And since YOU Dave Meltzer can't post the link to the Charlie Platt story? Here you go, I'll once again.. Do it for you.
https://dothaneagle.com/sports/local/dothans-charlie-platt-reflects-on-last-visit-with-legendary-wrestler-bob-armstrong/article_7c35f2f6-e966-11ea-a437-2f464ebce8fd.html
When you finally get your lazy ass around to correcting yourself (that is, if you even have the balls to do that), make sure you thank me for doing what you obviously weren't smart enough, OR were too lazy to do.
You're welcome, dumb ass.
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