Wednesday, September 23, 2020

How Hypocritical AEW Is


 Yes, it's true, AEW have proven to hypocrites on a continuous basis. Ever since they started they have continuously said one thing, yet did another. But of course the AEW marks and fans, either don't see it, or don't 'want' to see it. Even though it's so obvious a blind man can see it.

What I'm gonna do is list the many examples that show that indeed, everyone who's running AEW are indeed hypocrites. How they've said one thing, claimed one thing, but yet the opposite is what they've done.

And funny how nobody has the balls to call them on it.. So since nobody has them kind of balls it's gonna be left up to me to step and do what the other wrestling writers won't do. Call out AEW on their hypocritical actions.

Let's start with this.

Kenny Omega on AEW vs WWE. "We're not looking to compete with WWE"

But yet here you are, doing just that, with Chris Jericho bragging about how they're winning the ratings almost every week. 

Makes you go "HHHHMMM".

Chris Jericho Says No Real War with AEW and WWE.. But yet he's bragging about ratings every week. Open mouth and insert foot. 

Jericho also claimed they're not worried about WWE but again, if that's the case why you always talking about them? If you're not worried then stop talking about them and DO.. What you said WWE should do. Concentrate on your own product.. Funny how the say one thing yet do another keeps coming back to haunt people at AEW, eh?

Cody Rhodes Says "AEW Doesn't Want To Hire Many Established Stars".

But yet that's about all they HAVE BEEN doing.. So once again... HHHMMMMM.

Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson, Dean Malenko, Vicky Guerrero, Brian Cage, Jake Roberts, Taz, GGEEEEEE, they sure look like 'established stars' to me, how about all of you? FTR, The guy now known as Miro, Moxley, "AEW doesn't want to hire many established stars, MY ASS"! 

Nice try there, Cody.. You can go ahead and kick yourself in the ass for making that claim cause you sure lied your ass off on it.

Then of course there was Cody as TNT Champion, doing EXACTLY what he bitched about Triple H doing, Always booking himself to win, week after week after week. But I guess when you're an executive vice president, you can book yourself that way over allowing a young guy to be the first champion and get that title over. Another thing the AEW marks and fanboys seem to want to selectively look away from and avoid talking about.

And what happened to Dynamite being more "sports oriented"? First few weeks that was what they did, but suddenly.. Without any explanation, they veered away from that.. Again, HHHMMM.. 

I guess the people running AEW have the same logic Vince McMahon has about wrestling fans, they think we're stupid and won't notice these things.. WRONG! Funny how they say they don't want to be like WWE but yet they're going right by that playbook, in more ways than none.. But again, the marks and fanboys for some reason choose to ignore these obvious things for some reason.. But will slam the WWE for doing it.. HHMMMM, interesting logic and mentality the marks have nowadays.

But wait.. We're not done yet.. There's more.. Much more.. It keeps coming like a fucking domino effect.

People in AEW claimed over and over that there wouldn't be any writers hired for their shows, and there wouldn't be any written promos either. They were gonna let the wrestlers do their own promos because they didn't want to be like the WWE, that has written promos.. BBUUTT.. If that was the case then why is it that Chris Jericho is writing Miro's promos? 

Jericho takes credit for it, here's his quote. Taken from acouple different interviews he recently did.

Chris Jericho also revealed that he helped write Rusev’s debut promo in AEW where the newest AEW star took some serious shots at his former employers:

"When he indirectly mentioned WWE, talking about the glass ceiling and brass ring, that was actually my line".

If you say there isn't going to be anyone writing promos and then you have Jericho saying he helped write Miro's promo.. Doesn't that go against all the claims AEW has been making? Yep, sure does.. Why bother making these claims if you're just gonna say 'fuck it' and not follow thru on them? Pretty fucking stupid on AEW'S part.

And speaking of Miro, OH MY GOD, who's the fucking idiot who thought booking Miro so stupidly was a brilliant idea? For everyone, myself included, who has slammed WWE on the fucking lame ass gimmicks they come up for their wrestlers, what about this example of pathetically lame booking here? The former Rusev goes from being a bad ass (somewhat) in WWE to being a comedy wrestler that isn't getting over in any way, shape or form in AEW? Someone in creative in AEW thinks THIS, is a fucking great idea? (Rolls eyes). Guess what, it isn't, but of course even though you claim to 'listen to the fans', you'll insist on shoving this weak ass gimmick down our throats, won't you.

Then of course there's "Stone Cold" Jon Moxley.. This little guy comes down to the ring, no sells everything everybody throws at him and we're supposed to believe it.. Um, no sorry. Not working. Why don't you just go ahead and trade mark "Moxley 3:16" since that's obviously what you're trying to do. 

Curious question. Who are the dumb fucks that taught these guys that no selling is a great thing to do? How about someone answer that.. Then explain how no selling, not just Moxley, but others on the roster in AEW can be justified? 'Selling' being punched, attacked, etc is all part of the art of telling the story, but when you no sell and deliberately no sell, and don't have the balls to explain how you think no selling is the way to go.. it shows the inexperience the people behind the scenes in AEW  have when it comes to properly booking and executing an angle, match, show, etc. 

You have a guy like Dean Malenko as an agent there.. Along with the stars like Tully Blanchard, Arn Anderson.. Why aren't THEY, stepping up and mentioning how selling is supposed to be done? What, nobody has the balls to do that because they might lose their weekly payday? How much you wanna bet that that, is the reason. Go from being 'yes men' in WWE to being 'yes men' in AEW.

Another curious question you KNOW, won't get answered. 

Did Ivelisse get talked to about her blatant no selling in her match against Thunder Rosa? Even the most casual fan could she was no selling and being uncooperative. But you no the answer to this question.. The answer is, no. 

Thankfully I, unlike most wrestling writers have a background of working in wrestling, watching the late Walter 'Killer' Kowalski's students at shows in New England, Watching and learning particular things I wanted to learn at his school when it was in Malden, Massachusetts..   I even watched the WWF'S training dojo they had in the 90's that was run by Dory Funk jr. and Dr. Tom Prichard. I watched how selling was MORE than emphasized, by Funk, Tom and Bruce Prichard, Kowalski, William Regal when he appeared on the 'dojo shows' in New England, and more. So somewhere along the line people either started to incorrectly train people that no selling is perfectly okay. Or people who were, trained wrong started thinking that they, could they could train people and train others wrong. And since nobody in AEW who has that true experience, has the real guts to say anything. No selling flippy floppy bullshit.. Is now what people get and are taught to think is a 'good' product, when it's really not.

AEW wants to be WCW with an influx of ECW ssoo bad.. But how is that an alternative when you're doing exactly the opposite of what you claimed you were going to do? How are you the alternative to the WWE when you're doing many things that are, STRAIGHT OUT, of the WWE'S playbook? 

Funny how all these hypocrisies are here, and nobody either has the guts to call AEW out on them, or in AEW'S case, dare to explain it all. 

So since nobody else has the balls to do this and I do? You're welcome. 

Too bad the only feedback I'll probably get from this, is the marks and fanboys whining, because when the truth hurts, the whining always starts.

Matt Hardy vs. Brian Cage | Tables, Ladders & Chairs Match (Future Stars Of Wrestling)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IuazzU3uew8 

WORK RATE | What is the United Wrestling Network?

 WORK RATE  |  David Marquez shares the story and history of the United Wrestling Network in this exclusive interview.  You'll see footage of the many different wrestling organizations and talent promoted since being founded in 2012.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NOjaGKVfgM

Classic AWA Wrestling - The Road Warriors

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WnYYy2Ctlzo 

The Grappler on Jerry "The King" Lawler

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgwdksYS-ng 

ROAD WARRIOR ANIMAL PASSES AWAY

 TMZ.com is reporting that Joseph Laurinaitis aka WWE Hall of Famer Road Warrior Animal passed away last night.

Laurinaitis, one half of The Road Warriors, one of the greatest and most popular tag teams of all time, was 60 at the time of his passing.

TMZ's report states that Laurinaitis passed away of natural causes at Tan-Tar-A Resort in Osage Beach, MO and that authorities were called at 11:49 PM but by the time help arrived, he had already passed away.

Our deepest condolences to the family, friends and fans of Joe Laurinaitis.



Tuesday, September 22, 2020

ECPW Adrenaline: Legends Edition (September 2020)

 On This Episode of ECPW Adrenaline, 

- Tito Santana vs Prince Akkanatan

- Tommy Dreamer vs Afa Anoa'i Jr.

- Nunzio vs Kenny Bengal (C)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Cvso04Mzbk

Jim Cornette Reviews Thunder Rosa vs. IIvelisse on AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGN4CP5IBxE 

RISE of The Contender - 30 Woman Ordered Entry Battle Royal Women's Wrestling from RISE - LEGENDARY

 RISE of The Contender was an ordered entry Battle Royal featuring 30 Women from around the world. The winner of this Battle Royal would receive a guaranteed shot at The Phoenix of RISE at any event she would be able to name.

Participants include: Alex Gracia, Allie Kat, AQA, Big Mama, Big Swole, Bra-nae, Charlie Morgan, Cheerleader Melissa, Facebrooke, Harlow O’Hara, Hyan, Indi Hartwell, Janai Kai, Jenna Van Muscles, Laynie Luck, Lexie Fyfe, Miranda Alize, Penelope Ford, Phoebe, Priscilla Kelly, Ray Lyn, Rookie Jen, Session Moth Martina, Shazza McKenzie, Skilled Death Artist #7, Sloan, Sonya Strong, Sophie King, Valentina Loca, Zoe Lucas

RISE - LEGENDARY was held March 29, 2019 at The Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, IL in suburban Chicago.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ww7A0j-UCOQ

Jim Cornette Reviews Jon Moxley's Confrontation With Taz & Jake Roberts & Friends on AEW Dynamite

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvXgiQ27yXg&t=135s 

Ace Romero vs. Alec Price - Limitless Wrestling

 MATCH: Ace Romero vs. Alec Price

EVENT: #TheRoad Episode 8 (Aired 9/16/20)

“Filthy” Tom Lawlor vs. Douglas James (FSW July 5, 2019)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8HxSgOUKSE0 

Tessa Blanchard vs Priscilla Kelly (PCW)

 Tessa Blanchard defends her PCW Ultra Women's Championship vs Priscilla Kelly in this Women's Title Fight!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ0Fj32BYpY

NWA World Wide Wrestling 9/15/84

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBvnPC5QB38 

Monday, September 21, 2020

CWE (Canada) Announces Changes For Upcoming Events

 CWE announced that due to the U.S./Canada border being closed as well as others not allowed in from foreign countries that their next tour will not have previously advertised Shane Douglas, Vincent, Jimmy Jacobs, Simon Marcellus Prime, The Mercenary, Koda Jacobs, Robin Lekime, Lory, Matt Taven or Silas Young. Shows in Alberta and Manitoba are limited to 100 fans but they are going to run.  However at this point with crowds much lower than break even being allowed in Saskatchewan, British Columbia and Ontario, they can not host events in those provinces.  


None allow crowds of more than 50 people.  It's really notable with the size of crowds allowed in the U.S. and all our problems and how cases are so much lower in Canada yet the restrictions remain more stringent.

OVW TV 1101 - "OVW 1100 Aftermath"

 The fallout from our historic 1100th episode! Is OVW Heavyweight Champion Tony Gunn done with Brian Pillman Jr.? The controversy surrounding the OVW Women’s Championship explodes when Madison Rayne arrives! Dustin Jackson takes on Jay Bradley 1-on-1 and much more! Presented by Gladiator Sports Network.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PgMEpd-9Vc

Gino Medina vs Bryan Keith (Reality Of Wrestling)

 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. 

Singles Match: 

Gino Medina vs Bryan Keith

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8J3P59ZsE60

AWF On 45TV - Episode 158 (Angel Dorado vs Kyle Pro, Petey Brown vs Nick Nelson)

Original Air Date - September 19, 2020

This week on the AWF, the action kicks off with the high flying Angel Dorado going one on one with the hungry and talented Kyle Pro!  

Plus, in our Main Event, "Downtown" Petey Brown finally gets his opportunity at championship gold as he looks to dethrone the ever resilient AWF Television Champion Nick 'The Natural" Nelson!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1mRhC8YkCk

Raven vs. Jon Moxley (Dean Ambrose) - Heartland Wrestling Association

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SW-026kla8U&list=PLvfWPOWJ1lY2ZSvnsCHG4tYY316IKCtY9&index=11 

Phoenix of RISE Delilah Doom vs. Deonna Purrazzo from RISE 7 - SENSATION

 RISE 7 - SENSATION was held April 13, 2018 at The Berwyn Eagles Club in Berwyn, IL in suburban Chicago.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9pAxlFzE1NQ

Jim Cornette on The Loaded Boot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n1DQs6RsF2k 

Reality of Wrestling TV: Episode 285

 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: 

Hyan vs Promise Braxton

Interview with Zack Mason

Dion Johnson vs Savage King

Gino Medina vs Bryan Keith


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtzOfmxbP-Q

Pro Wrestling 225- LOCKDOWN: Episode 1

 Pro Wrestling 225 comes to you from the Gulf States Wrestling training facility. Cody Hawkinz in action for the first time in over a year and Mustang Mike vs. D'angelo Rivers in our LockDown main event.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxocizeqVUI

AR Fox vs. Shane Strickland (F1RST Wrestling)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61EGRVcX-bo 

Saturday, September 19, 2020

American Pro Wrestling EP #3

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5FOYbRAgDs 

Supreme Wrestling Last Word 9/19/2020

 Your fast paced look at the action from Supreme Wrestling's 9/12/2020 show!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD5eGd1nPyc

MLW Underground #11: Christopher Daniels vs Homicide

 Matches:

•“Notorious 187” Homicide vs. “The Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels (with Jerry Lynn)

•Hot Commodity vs. Nosawa & Masada


In the main event, the Notorious 187 Homicide makes his way to MLW, but will have to descend into the depths of hell to fight the “Fallen Angel” Christopher Daniels.


Daniels has used his powers of persuasion to bring former No. 1 contender Jerry Lynn to his cause, will the “Fallen Angel” and his disciple be able to curb the debuting New Yorker or will the man from Bed-Stuy make his mark and drop the nefarious Daniels?


Another set of debuts come in our opening contest as the team of Hot Commodity take on an international challenge in the form of Japan’s Nosawa and Masada! Can Hot Commodity’s stock rise or will the international markets crash EZ their chances at gold in MLW? 


All of this plus comments from Los Maximos, Masato Tanaka, Simply Luscious addresses a mystery competitor and MORE!


Join Joey Styles as he calls the action!

2018 - LuFisto Vs Faye Jackson

 BRII COMBINATION WRESTLING

Friday, March 9th 2018

Elmhurst, NY, USA


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wVaF3uiBKd4

Arn Anderson explains the referee throwing up the "X"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-iTu_JFhdbQ 

Jim Cornette on Hercules Hernandez

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C4ygn29J2pY 

Championship Wrestling From Hollywood Episode #77

 Today's all new line-up:


SINGLES MATCH  |  DANNY LIMELIGHT RIVERA v "BHK" KEVIN MARTENSON

Kevin Martenson returns to action against Danny Limelight Rivera.  Coming off a draw last week, Danny Limelight is looking to spoil Martenson's return.


SINGLES MATCH  |  JACK CARTWRIGHT v EJ SPARKS

The impressive newcomer Jack Cartwright squares off against "Phoenix's Favorite Son" EJ Sparks.  Both men are coming off recent losses and look to get back to the pay window.


WOMEN'S DIVISION REMATCH  |  VIPRESS v CECE CHANEL 

Last week, the Women's Division returned to action... well, sorta.  Nikko Marquez stopped the match without a winner.  This week, we have a rematch - and promise to crown a winner.  


TAG TEAM ACTION  |  4 MINUTES OF HEAT v CLARK CONNORS & DICKY MAYER

Fresh off a victory last week, 4 Minutes of Heat try to keep the victory train rolling against a new team of Clark Connors and the returning Dicky Mayer.  Connors & Mayer are bruisers - we'll see how they do against the speed and agility of Ricky Gibson & Eddie Pearl.


MAIN EVENT  |  HERITAGE TITLE REMATCH  |  RAY ROSAS (c) defends against WILL ALLDAY

Last week, the group known as SoCal Distancing interrupted our Heritage Title Match before we had a winner.  This week, the spectacular Will Allday gets another crack at the Title... and you know Ray Rosas will be looking over his shoulder the entire match.  


PLUS  |  David Marquez is on the hunt for former Heritage Champion WATTS.  He will have a special guest in studio that may be able to help.


AND  |  With Nikko Marquez at home nursing his injuries, we will hear from Heather Monroe and Halston Boddy.  It'll be interesting to see how this plays out.


LAST BUT NOT LEAST  |  We'll take another look at "The Golden Boy" Jordan Clearwater, as he trains for his return to Championship Wrestling, Papo Esco is in the house + MORE!


AND REMEMBER  |  Anything can happen on the FASTEST HOUR IN PRO WRESTLING!

Bert Prentice's USA Championship Wrestling Episode 109 9/19/20

 After a brutal attack on Kevin Lawler, how will the King respond? Plus, Miranda Gordy in action, Luke Cage, and Brandon White as well. That and more coming up on this edition.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9W1dRApKzM

Friday, September 18, 2020

Terry Funk vs Maniac Mark Lewin (April 27, 1979)

 From the Sam Houston Coliseum, April 27, 1979.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMecrcHoshQ

Victory Championship Wrestling- VCW Season 2020 Episode 12

 In this weeks Episode you will see Jacob Danger in action against Sukit Tanaka.  Then the battle of the DDT's as Christian Pierce battles Justin Fleaux.  The Last Tribe takes on the Nasty Kritters.  Big Smuve defends the VCW Heavyweight Championship in an open challenge.  Then in the main event, the #1 contendership for the VCW Television Championship is determined; as Ben Buchanan, Scott Patterson, Shane Mako, & Aidan Miles battle it out in a 4 way match.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PbBDhXhdPU

WWC Super Estrellas December 28th 1986

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBtXTy0iiHc 

WWC Super Estrellas December 27th 1986

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucuMg3oUCLg 

Jim Cornette on Problematic Promos In Smoky Mountain

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PEvehzthDQ 

Stan Hansen & Bruiser Brody vs Harley Race & Dick Slater

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73MD2VzuROg 

IWC Super Indy 2

 1. BJ Whitmer vs. Sterling James Keenan

2. Colt Cabana vs. Super Hentai 3. Christopher Daniels vs. Raven 4. Matt Stryker vs. Ikuto Hidaka 5. Colt Cabana vs. Sterling James Keenan 6. Matt Stryker vs. Christopher Daniels 7 . Cabana / Keenan winner vs. Stryker / Daniels winner 8. Jimmy Vegas vs. Dennis Gregory (IWC Title Match) 9. JT Rodgers & Troy Lords vs. Devil Bhudakahn & Glenn Specter (IWC Tag Team Title Match) 10. Bubba The Bulldog vs. Shirley Doe 11. Dean Radford vs. Dustin Ardine

Best of British Wrestling Volume 1 (1990)

 1) Kendo Nagasaki/Mighty John Quinn vs Tony St. Clair/Neil Sands

2) “Belfast Bruisers” (Dave “Fit” Finlay/Rocky Moran) vs Martial Artists (Kung Fu/Clyde Meyers) 3) Flying Fuji Yamada vs Mark Rocco 4) Dave and Steve Taylor vs Mighty Chang/Bullyboy Muir 5) Danny “Boy” Collins vs David “Fit” Finlay 6) Mark Rocco vs Marty Jones 7) Kendo Nagasaki vs Wayne Bridges

World League Wrestling Thursday Night Showdown - Episode #102

 Welcome to a very special edition of WLW Thursday Night Showdown! On this week's episode, "The Attraction" Austin Cravens faces off against Moses "The Deliverer". In the main event, Mike Sydal - The YogaMonster - takes on Brandon Espy Espinosa. 


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y2CzoZFgcc

Championship Wrestling From Hollywood premiered ten years ago today! Thank you for all of your continued support!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2fZZ0gQkug 

Thursday, September 17, 2020

NWA Nashville Worldwide April 7 2001

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlZkOV9WEe4 

WWA One Night Only 2017 (RE-UPLOAD)

 This is a re-uploaded version of One Night Only 2017!

-In the main event, Rikishi makes his WWA debut to take on Kahaji Khan.

-The WWA Tag Team Titles are on the line when the Perfect Pair take on System members CCW & "Superstar" Ray Waddell.

-A WWA Championship match takes place between Teddy King and Josiah.

-The Full Blooded Italians, Tracy Smothers & Little Guido, face Cryme Tyme.

-The Glory Pro Championship is on the line when Myron Reed defends against Tony Evans, Jordan Whittaker, & Lucas Tyler.

-Andrew Hunter defends the WWA National Title against Dakota France.

All of this plus "Grandmaster Sexay" Brian Christopher, Jones, Jeremy Gray, Cortland Moore, Mickey Midas, and more!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEgOuUejvTk

Classic Wrestling From Florida (Episode #2)

 Classic Wrestling From Florida (Episode #2) 

Hosts - Mike Graham & 'Macho Man' Randy Savage

Dusty Rhodes & The Haiti Kid vs Gary Hart & Bobby Duncum

King Curtis Promo

6 Man Tag - Sullivan/Haze/Singh vs D'Amata/Backlund/Allen

Dusty Rhodes & Eddie Graham vs Bob Roop & Bob Orton Jr.

The Ninja (Muta) vs Prince Iaukea


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohyv8xF-3Qk

USWA TV (February 24th, 1996)

 1) Tony Williams vs Sir Mo

2) Yellow Jacket & Charlie Laird vs USWA Tag Team Champions: PG-13

3) Tony Myers vs Jesse James Armstrong
4) Ripley Prim & Shadow vs “Dangerous” Doug Gilbert & “Wildfire” Tommy Rich
5) Tracy Smothers vs USWA Champion: “Too Sexy” Brian Christopher

NWA Nashville Worldwide April 14, 2001

 Jerry Lawler on this.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TlYiiV-V36Q

KEN RESNICK DISCUSSES MISTAKES MADE BY VERNE GAGNE AS THE WWF EXPANDED NATIONALLY

 Ken Resnick talks about the pro wrestling landscape in 1983, just prior to Hulkamania invading New York.

On the latest edition of Wrestling with History on VOC Nation, Ken Resnick talked about the period in 1983 prior to the WWF recruiting Hulk Hogan and going national.  Resnick discussed business mistakes made by Verne Gagne, Hogan giving Gagne an opportunity to match the WWF’s offer, the territory system, and much more.  Here are some highlights:

On the health of the AWA’s business in 1983 prior to McMahon’s big push to go national:  “Business was great…Business was booming…There was a time, this was probably (19)84 where on a Sunday night the AWA sold out the St Paul Civic Center which was about 18,000 people and then had about another 3,000 to 4,000 next door in the old St Paul Auditorium watching it on a movie style screen…Business was great; they had so many names…This was before Vince had moved into AWA territory; Andre the Giant was there, Otto Wantz from Germany, they had a pretty good relationship with the Giant Baba, guys going back and forth to Japan – Stan Hansen was there.  Business was booming.  I think that also contributed to the fact that as good as business was, Vern was probably a little slow…if you basically have 80% to 90% of market share and market penetration, you’re not really worried about some outsider that’s trying to come and do business in your town…Business was so good that it allow Vince, as strange as it seems, to come in a little bit under the radar in terms of Vern’s thinking.”

On talent working different territories in 1983:  “It was more (that) they would lend their talent to another promotion for maybe one or two rounds of their major cities…(they didn’t really work together) until Pro Wrestling USA came to the forefront in late ‘84 or early ‘85 trying to do something to hopefully stop or slow Vince McMahon’s spread.  That’s when they would do joint TVs.  The funny thing there, and one of the downfalls of Pro Wrestling USA is that even though they were working together on this television, no promoter wanted their talent to get beat by another territory’s talent on national TV.  Pro Wrestling USA was airing on ESPN…Even though they were working together, to this point the owners of the different territories were very territorial.”

On being able to run different angles in different areas:  “As good as Pro Wrestling Illustrated was…by the time those magazines hit the newsstand, what they were reporting on was a couple of months old.  There wasn’t the instantaneous knowledge… Even in those days, mainstream media really didn’t cover wrestling.  If you lived in Chicago and were an AWA fan, all you really saw and knew is what happened in Chicago.  You would have no idea what would have took place in Denver, Salt Lake, or Winnipeg.”

On Verne Gagne’s reaction to McMahon’s push to go national:  “I remember being in some of the discussions where Vince was kind of going through the country like a blitzkrieg…if you’re facing in business what was essentially a hostile takeover attempt by Vince McMahon or the WWF, the first thing you are taught in any business school is you circle your wagons (and) protect your own business.  Being old school and so angered by what Vince was beginning to successfully do, Vern focused in trying to get into Vince’s backyard and let markets like Chicago and Milwaukee be basically second in thought and ripe for takeover.”

On business mistakes Gagne made that ultimately killed the promotion:  “Vern sold the Winnipeg market and Winnipeg television to Wally Karbo, Jack Lanza, and Nick Bockwinkel.  For a number of reasons, they ended up taking that television and giving that market to Vince.  The late Dennis Hilgart, the promoter in Milwaukee, again a lot of it was financial, but he left Vern and he had the contacts and the agreements in Milwaukee and he went with Vince.  It was a lot because Vern didn’t quite understand the corporate premise when you’re facing a hostile takeover that you circle the wagons.  Vern left a lot of flanks exposed.”

On whether Hulk Hogan considered staying with the AWA:  “Hulk did give Vern an opportunity.  He was thinking about staying.  One of the big things that Vince was able to offer was a high percentage of the secondary marketing – the tee shirts and hats and everything else – and Vern didn’t want to do that.  He said ‘without me, you wouldn’t be able to sell anything; I’m not giving you that.’  I remember talking with Hulk and finally I said what’s stopping you?  You’ve got 2 choices:  You’ve got A, or you’ve got B which is 25x what A is.”

MATT RIDDLE FILING CIVIL LAWSUIT AGAINST CANDY CARTWRIGHT IN WAKE OF ALLEGATIONS AGAINST HIM

 Daniel Rose, the attorney for WWE Smackdown star Matt Riddle announced today that Riddle has filed a civil lawsuit against independent wrestler Samantha "Candy Cartwright" Tavel.    PWInsider.com has not yet been able to acquire the lawsuit.

As previously reported, Tavel alleges that in May 2018 when both were working for EVOLVE, Riddle allegedly attempted to force her to sleep with him, leading to her performing oral sex instead out of fear after he allegedly grabbed her by the throat.  She alleges this took place in a van with several others sleeping in the van at the time.

In court documents for the now-dropped restraining order (also filed in July), Riddle stated he was in a relationship with Tavel outside of his marriage and that after he broke it off, Tavel has since targeted and harrased him.  He also alleged she timed her accusations for the date of his "WWE" debut (on Smackdown) and alleged that Tavel was removed from a WWE taping at Full Sail University.  Tavel denied the removal in the court documents, stating that she was not at the venue on the night in question.

Tavel continued to post proof of her relationship with Riddle on her social media since her initial allegation.  

Rose's statement today reads:


Bullshit, there'll be more statements made, anyone want to bet against me on it? I didn't think so. 

Wednesday, September 16, 2020

Eric Bischoff shoots on running a Nitro ad on RAW

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cH6XYJ8oYB0 

UNITED WRESTLING NETWORK DEBUT PPV NOTES

 Last night's United Wrestling Network PPV debut was marred by streaming issues for the FITE version, which seemed to get better as the show went on.  We are told by readers who ordered the show on InDemand and other PPV providers that the PPV version did not have similar issues.  UWN President Dave Marquez addressed the issued on Twitter.



The show also ran into timing issues as several of the earlier matches ran long, leading to the Tribe vs. Wolf Zaddies and the UWN TV title bout between Dan Joseph and Levi Shapiro being extremely cut down.  It seemed the tag match competitors had zero idea they were going to a time limit draw when the bell rang.  The NWA Championship match between Nick Aldis and challenger Mike Bennett was obviously on hyperspeed as well as they rushed to make sure they could get through what was planned in the 8-9 minutes they had.   Aldis' main events usually go in the 20-25 minute range, so they were working around what time they were left with.

Aldis commented via Twitter after the PPV went off the air:




Dave Marquez directed the PPV.   

Although he was mentioned on the air, NWA President Billy Corgan was not at the PPV.

Joe Galli, Todd Kenley and Alyssa Marino were absolutely excellent on commentary last night.

There were zero injuries coming out of the show.

The backstage interviews were all pre-tapes from earlier in the afternoon.

Several hours before the PPV, there was a power outage in Long Beach, CA, where Thunder Studios is located, which obviously would have been a disaster had that happened when the show was on the air, but thankfully that didn't happen.

Announced for the United Wrestling Network's Primetime Live Episode 2 for Tuesday 9/22:

*NWA Women's Champion Thunder Rosa vs. Priscilla Kelly.

*Eli Drake vs. Watts.

*The Friendship Farm, CWH Heritage Champion Ray Rosas and Karl Fredericks to appear.


Savio Vega vs. Carlito Colon (2014)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNUsQASgmCA 

Big Time Wrestling(New England indie Group)- Kevin Nash and X Pac in Tag Team Action

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtqHnG_JpR8 

XWA. Matt Hardy vs. JT Dunn

 This match was from XWA Wrestlution 15 in Providence, Rhode Island on November 1, 2015.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF6wswl-qPI

Florida Heavyweight Title Match: Bob Roop (c) vs Dusty Rhodes (September 16th, 1975)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbmBwhnP3RM 

Samoa Joe vs Christopher Daniel (ROH)

 For the first time, the Pure Championship was defended in the main event of an ROH show, and Samoa Joe and Christopher Daniels did not let up in a Pure Classic!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LAD7y-Icvhw



Tuesday, September 15, 2020

TEDDY HART LEGAL UPDATES

Edward “Teddy Hart” Annis, 40, was sentenced to ten days’ imprisonment in Richmond County Jail on 9/10 following a court hearing before the Richmond City Circuit Court, Criminal Division in Virgnia, but was arrested again after being incarcerated.

As PWInsider.com has covered, Annis was arrested after being pulled over by authorities in Richmond on 2/12.   Annis had been charged with possession of a schedule III narcotic and possession with intent to sell or distribute.  During the court hearing on 9/10, it was ruled that there was probable cause in regard to the charges of possession of a schedule III narcotic and possession with intent to sell or distribute.  Those charges will move on to a grand jury and should they decide to bring official charges against Annis after evaluating the evidence against him, Hart would stand trial for those charges.

According to Virginia law, Possession of a Schedule III controlled substance is a Class 1 misdemeanor and can be punished with up to 12 months in jail and a fine up to $2,500. Possession of a Schedule III controlled substance by a prisoner (Va. Code §53.1-203(6)) is a Class 5 felony, punished with up to 10 years in prison and a fine up to $2,500.  According to SwangoLaw.com, narcotics that fall under Schedule III in Virginia include anabolic steroids, ketamine, codeine, and hydrocodone. 

In a now-deleted YouTube video featuring a phone conversation between Annis and Manic, who he was in a relationship with, Annis stated that after the 2/9 Ring of Honor Free Enterprise event (which he was visiting at in Baltimore), he left Manic at their hotel in Maryland and drove to Virginia to get marijuana.  He stated he was alone as Manic had "hit her head hard" during an angle where she was put through a table on the ROH event.    Annis stated he was pulled over due to an ongoing issue with his license plate not matching the registration for his car, something he claimed had been "taken care of."  Authorities searched his car and found marijuana and steroids.

In the video, Hart stated he had a "prescription" but did not clarify which he has a prescription for.   Steroids would fall under a schedule III description under Virginia law.  In a previous video released by Manic, she had referred to steroids in Hart's car as being the reason for his arrest.   In the deleted video, Annis claimed that authorities had “already” discovered all was OK with his car and that it will be released back to "his company."  Hart stated that he hoped to get the situation cleared up and get back to performing for fans as soon as possible, saying he was born to perform and make others happy.

During the 9/10 hearing, Annis was found guilty of being in possession of a schedule III narcotic.  He was also fined $21 in fines and court costs for not carrying or exhibiting his driver’s license or registration.  He was also fined $61 for failure to use lights with wipers.   Charges of being in possession of marijuana and for improperly mounted license plates were dropped as it was determined there was not sufficient evidence to pursue those charges.

However, court records indicate that Annis’ ten day jail sentence stemmed from a March 4th arrest, where he was taken into custody for violating his house arrest in Virginia.  Annis had been staying at an apartment with Virginia-area wrestler Pork Chop Johnson.  Johnson stated on social media that he removed Hart for his behavior in the apartment.  Hart was also fined $232 in relation to that charge.

Court records also indicate that Hart had been declared a fugitive from justice on 5/4.  Record list him as arrested on that charge on 9/11, one day after he had been processed into Richmond City Jail.  Hart is scheduled for another hearing on 10/13, facing charges of a felony arrest without a warrant.

Annis had also been arrested on 3/26 following a domestic incident with Manic, who later stated the situation had been blown out of proportion and that she did not wish to press charges.  Court records do not reflect anything related to the date, so it appears those charges were indeed dropped.

Hart/Annis was released from his MLW contract in December 2019 after several requests to be cut loose from his deal.  He last wrestled in early February at an independent event in Florida, where he had been residing prior to his first arrest in Virginia.

Credit to Mike Johnson at PWInsider.

Warriors of Wrestling presents "King of New York" 2019 - Full Event


King of New York Round 1:
Isaiah Wolf v "Frat Boy" Farva v Dustin Thomas v Scotty Priest
Juventud Guerrera v Dexter v Tyree Taylor v Jordan Oliver
Chris Steeler v Killian McMurphy v JustNeph v Vinny Pacifico
Masha Slamovich v The Pope v Marcus Marque v Chris Benne

Round 2
??? v???
???v???

Finals - ???v ???

W.O.W World Heavy Weight championship
Darius Carter v Killer Cross

W.O.W Women's championship
Nikki Addams v Scarlett Bordeaux

W.O.W Tag Team championship
Midnight Classics v South American Sensation v Team Talent

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZruZ6Ih8-o

Thunder Rosa on AEW/NWA talent share, face paint meaning, Lucha Underground, growing up in Mexico

Thunder Rosa chats with Chris Van Vliet from her home in San Antonio, TX. She talks about how she was able to appear in AEW as the NWA Women's Champion, if we will see other NWA talent in AEW, her thoughts on her match with Hikaru Shida at All Out, her story of growing up in Tijuana and moving to the United States, her MMA career, who her dream opponents are, the deep meaning behind her face paint, what it was like wrestling for Lucha Underground and so much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GwTWq5J4_0w

Jim Cornette on Why Don Muraco Was Not A World Champion

Jim Cornette on Chris Jericho Helping Miro Write His Promo For His AEW Debut

Drew McIntyre V Andy Wild. WrestleZone- Battle Of The Nations 2014.

MLW Underground #10: Satoshi Kojima vs. Johnny Smith

Kojimania continues as the World Heavyweight Champion headlines this week’s Underground!

Just one week away from his clash with no.1 contender Mike Awesome, Kojima defends MLW gold in an All Japan ring against one of the very best technicians in the sport, Johnny Smith.

Can Smith deny Awesome’s opportunity to fight Kojima for the title or will Kojimania run over Smith and lead the champion to the master of the Awesome Bomb.

As Terry Funk prepares for his no-ropes barbed wire match, he addresses not only his opponent Steve Corino, but the Extreme Horseman against the original Four Horsemen.. Is The Funker ready for one more round up? Can he bring the fight against a man who calls himself a Wrestling God? You’ll have to tune in to find out!

All of this plus comments from Los Maximos, Raven addresses CM Punk, Simply Luscious makes her presence felt and MORE!

Join Joey Styles as he calls the action!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YuomPl2VIHw

Neil The Real Deal Taylor vs Jerry The King Lawler - EPW Wrestling/Alcorn Fair 9-20-19

"Wildfire" Tommy Rich, Matt Riviera, & Doug Gilbert Attack Jerry Lawler's Son (USACW, Prentice's Company)

Eric Bischoff shoots on trying to get TNA to leave the impact zone

Eric Young's Path of DESTRUCTION! (Impact Wrestling)

Eric Young has been on a rampage since returning to IMPACT! Find out what happens next THIS WEEK on IMPACT Wrestling!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_D1o_zpJRA

Lethal and Castle's WAR Kicks Off the Pure Tournament! (Ring Of Honor)

It was a main event-caliber collision when former World Champions Dalton Castle and Jay Lethal met in the first match of the Pure Tournament!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DcUL3lP4acg

The Grappler - When I Wrestled Paul Orndorff & How Bill Watts Did Business in Mid South Wrestling

Find out about how Mr Wonderful Paul Ordnorff warned the Grappler that Bill Watts would be watching their match live and how it affected his spot in Mid South Wrestling.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lEjlYBEICqw

Monday, September 14, 2020

OVW TV 1100 - "OVW 1100"

THIS IS IT - our super-sized 1100th episode celebration! Brian Pillman, Jr. challenges Tony Gunn for the OVW Heavyweight Championship! CEO Al Snow makes a huge announcement! “Mr. PEC-Tacular” Jessie Godderz returns! A Shocking Anarchy Championship defense! Corey Storm has a surprise for Dimes and Jay Bradley! Dustin Jackson vs. Adam Revolver and much more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJB7PucMcjQ

Bert Prentice's USACW EP108 09/12/2020

On this episode, We are joined by "Wildfire" Tommy Rich, "The LVR Boy" Matt Riviera, "Dangerous" Doug Gilbert, and the son of Jerry "The King" Lawler, Kevin Lawler. "Flawless" Jake Lawless & his manager, Lucky P. Larson challenge USA Heavyweight champion, Nathan Starr to a title match at the Jerry "The King" Lawler 50th Anniversary Celebration. We also hear from the newly formed group SUV: Straight Up Violence.

Matches include:

USA Tag Team Title Match:
The Essentials (c) vs. The Wanderer & Devlin Kain

Danny Dollar vs. Koda Jacobs

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kNOl5ddU1I

WXO Wrestling January 16, 2000 - Debut Episode

Sunday, September 13, 2020

TONY CAPONE RELAUNCHES NAWA PROMOTION

The North American Wrestling Alliance, a promotion run by Tony Capone in the early 1990s, has announced a relaunch and last night launched a new website at www.nawa-wrestling.com

The promotion originally ran the Westchester County area in New York, securing a TV slot nationally on Sportschannel America in the summer of 1992, utilizing names that included Sean Waltman (as the Lightning Kid), the late Hercules Hernandez, Tommy Dreamer, Taz, The Hater, Johnny Rotten (soon to become Johnny Grunge), S.D. Jones and others, including giving Joey Styles his first ever announcing experience.  In an interesting piece of history, several years later when ECW needed a new production team, Styles remembered the production crew from NAWA - Ron Buffone and Charlie Bruzesse, leading to their long through Extreme Championship Wrestling.  The pair now work for Impact Wrestling while Bruzesse is also a top producer for MLW.

The promotion ran for several months and then later returned on a larger scale in 1999, running the Westchester County Center with Bruno Sammartino, Shane Douglas, Sid Vicious, The Public Enemy and more appearing.

Capone announced the return of the company several weeks ago, officially launching a website last night.  The website lists former WWE and WCW star Paul Roma as the promotion's Chief Operating Officer with Roma's partner in the CT-based Paradise Alley Pro Wrestling school, Mario Mancini as the head of talent relations.  Former ECW star Sal E. Graziano is also listed as working in talent relations.  Robert Champion, who worked with Capone on the earlier incarnations of the NAWA is also back.  Cyndi Snow (aka Bobcat) and longtime independent promoter Lou Reardon are also involved in the management side.

The talent roster listed on the website is highlighted by former WWE developmental talent Danny Inferno as well as number of Northeastern independent talents.  WWE Hall of Famer Bushwhacker Luke Williams has cut a promo for the promotion, so the plan is for him to appear as well.

The promotion is already placing classic content on a YouTube channel and promising a "Jingle Brawl" event for this winter that will stream and feature limited fans live.  The promotion's website also states they will be running regularly in New York City, upstate New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and other cities, including Chicago and Indianapolis, although when that may occur obviously depends on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jim Cornette Reviews Brodie Lee vs. Dustin Rhodes on AEW Dynamite

American Pro Wrestling EP #2

Supreme Wrestling Last Word 9/12/2020

Your fast paced look at the action from Supreme Wrestling's 9/5/2020 show!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-_bN7E6pFkE

Warriors of Wrestling presents "Hit the Lights" 8/21/20


Match Listing:
W.O.W WORLD HEAVY WEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP

Darius Carter(c) v. "Frat Boy" Farva

W.O.W NO-LIMITS CHAMPIONSHIP

Tyree Taylor(c) v Dexter

W.O.W TAG  TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

Team Talent(c) v Justin Adams & Fabio

Vinny Pacifico v Abraham Khan

Chris Steeler v Jaymes Tyler

[INTERGENDER MATCH] New Wifebeaters (Joey & Stephanie) v Abdul Nasir & Joelle

Roger Mendez v TK Luthor

Scotty Priest v Hush Holiday

E-roc v Max Bane

Anthony Gamble v Pledge

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUuV292eGyY

WWA (Kentucky)- Hysteria 105 - To The Extreme 2020

The WWA goes to the extreme once again in Evansville!

-See the Youtube Exclusive footage of the Empty Arena Match between Jordan Whittaker and CCW
-Nick Depp finally has Josiah's attention after a vicious attack on the Queen during the last Hysteria. The two face off for the WWA Championship in Barbed Wire Massacre 3!
-Ray Waddell and Jeremy Gray have reunited as a team. Tonight they challenge Dakota France and Vanderpool of the Royal Three in a Ladder Match for the WWA Tag Team Championships.
-After months of ducking his challenger, Alexander Knight defends the National Championship against Stonewall.
-Logan Legit has challenged Tyler Hawkins to a match. Hawkins has accepted, and that match is tonight!
-Nick Willis must find a partner to face the team that has been a thorn in his side for months, the Trendkillers.

All of this plus "Superior" Tony Evans, Jones, Jake Bravado, Matt Diesel, Drake Jaxon and more!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sqHPcx5KSVs

Target Wrestling TV Episode 5 - Chris Renfrew vs Eddie Kingston

Josh Terry v Zack Gibson, (Target Wrestling UK)

“Turbo” Josh Terry vs Liverpool’s number one Zack Gibson, filmed at The Venue Carlisle in July 2018. This match was a semi final in the number one contenders tournament, and was voted Target Match of the Year 2018 by the Target Wrestling fans!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmzdONtKO2M

D-Lo Brown v Martin Kirby (Target Wrestling UK)

Jackie Polo v Zack Gibson (Target Wrestling UK)

Target Wrestling TV - Michael Dante vs Rampage Brown

On this weeks episode of Target Wrestling TV we take a look back to this huge heavyweight main event that took place in May 2016 at The Venue in Carlisle when the then Target Heavyweight Champion Michael Dante took on Rampage Brown!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsTZOUCApIs

Saturday, September 12, 2020

Lee Johnson vs Eddie Kingston | AEW Dark 9/8/20

Rey Misterio Jr. vs Psicosis (WWA Welterweight Title)

Rey Misterio Jr. vs Psicosis (WWA Welterweight Title) (9/22/1995, Gimnasio Olimpico Juan de la Barrera)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cp5XrUvDZco

TASW Wrestling Midnight Madness #11 ,"CAGE MATCH", Icarus vs Jon 9.9, Hernandez vs Savage, 9/10/1999

TASW"s "Midnight Madness" Episode #11 Air date Friday September 10th, 1999.
From the Nessler Center in Texas City, Texas.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ySvtVN1Z3E

Nick Dinsmore pro wrestling seminar (Warriors Of Wrestling)

Former WWE superstar and trainer Nick Dinsmore aka Eugene comes to the Warriors of Wrestling Training Center to host a pro wrestling seminar.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LD1sa-dKdOQ

Jim Cornette on WWE Firing Jerry Brisco

Jim Cornette Reviews The Debut Of Miro (Rusev) In AEW

Friday, September 11, 2020

APW All Pro Wrestling - 'Butcher Brothers' Bob & Billy -vs- Tugboat & Chaz Taylor 5/17/92 Houston,TX

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.

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

NWC National Wrestling Conference Total Chaos

Jim Cornette on What The Average Person Thinks Of Modern Wrestling

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

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

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

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.


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. 




Lance Archer has his Sites Set on Jon Moxley | AEW Dynamite, 9/9/20