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Saturday, August 28, 2021
Another Day? And Another Conrad Thompson F*ck Up Comes (You'd Think He'd REALLY Try To Fix These Things By Now)
This has become such a long running bad joke, that it'd be funny if it wasn't so sad. Sad that Conrad Thompson obviously doesn't give two shits HOW, his videos look or sound when they get uploaded, just as long as they're uploaded.
I mean I just covered this issue YESTERDAY with this story. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2021/08/conrads-continuing-saga-of-video-screw.html And yet not even a DAY, TWENTY FOUR, FFUUCCKKING HOURS go by and here we are again. Another fuck up of one of Conrad's video clips.
It's not like he hasn't been contacted about it. Here's proof I did it, and he STILL hasn't replied about it.
And look, someone else attempted to contact Conrad and HE, got no answer from Mr. "Save With Conrad' either.
I even went ahead and replied to someone who asked about it, right there in the comments section.
It wouldn't surprise me if my comment there "mysteriously" gets deleted. Cause God forbid the truth of this ongoing dumb shit is quite embarrassing, even if nobody has any balls to actually fix the problem.
Maybe one of you viewers who are reading this can ask Conrad about it, and see if he'll answer you and explain to you why he's avoiding correcting these problems. Because as long as they continue, it'll show that as 'professional' as he claims to be? These constant fuck ups and hiom seemingly not caring show, just how "unprofessional' he's become.
Maybe Conrad should reach into those deep pockets and actually PAY some one who knows what the fuck they're doing to upload these clips.
But I guess that, like actually fixing these ongoing issues would take some balls, and if Conrad won't even acknowledge these issues? What does that say, about him. makes you go, HHHMMMM.
John Goodman on the history of Wrestling At The Chase in St. Louis | NWA 73 Open
actor John Goodman present the cold open for NWA 73, discussing the history, legacy & tradition of the National Wrestling Alliance and Wrestling at the Chase.
American Pro Wrestling EP #47
On this episode: -Jigsaw Jack vs Ryan Lee -APW Tag Team Titles V.D. vs Tyler Storm & Dusty $ -APW US Title Jett Morris vs Dagon Plus much more!!!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUYkGoc6GQM
Chelsea Green: “It’s really cool that I’m ‘fired’ at this time, so I’m able to do all this."
Opportunities for women are “endless” outside WWE, says Chelsea Green. That’s why she was determined to work with as many wrestling companies as possible — without being locked to any in particular — after exiting NXT.
“It’s really cool that I’m ‘fired’ at this time, so I’m able to do all this,” Green said during an exclusive interview for The Wrestling Inc. Daily.
Since departing WWE earlier this year, Green has worked with Ring of Honor, returned to Impact Wrestling and on Sat., Aug. 28, appears the NWA EMPOWERRR all-women’s pay-per-view. Though she expected push-back from each of those companies for refusing exclusivity, the star admits all three have been beyond accommodating.
“I thought I would have to fight for that, but I did not at all,” Green confirmed. “Ring of Honor, Impact and NWA were all so welcoming!”
After arriving unexpectedly in ROH, Green told audiences she was unable to wrestle — but did exactly that the next week at Impact’s Slammiversary. Now she main events EMPOWERRR, which brings together NWA, AEW, ROH, Impact and top indie talents in St. Louis.
“Hey, you kicked me to the curb,” she said of WWE, “But I have a million opportunities that I’m able to capitalize on, and we never had these opportunities before.”
The same goes for other recently-released WWE stars, Green says. Though they are “probably trying to surprise us,” she is certain familiar names will pop up sooner rather than later, going so far as to say Impact is ripe for it.
“There are so many people coming in and out of Impact, the opportunities are really endless there,” she stated. “We could see Ruby [Soho, AKA, Riott]. We could see The IIconics. We could see any of the females being released from WWE come through the Impact doors at any moment, and that’s pretty cool too.”
However, Green said, realistically “some of these girls have to end up at AEW.” Green says not only does it seem a no-brainer, it would be a definite win for the company.
“It would be a travesty if they didn’t; AEW can totally gain from those faces,” she stated. “We all love to watch them. We all know them. We know they’re great workers.”
While Green knows AEW is a likely destination for some, she holds out hope to see old friends in other places too.
“It would be insane if some of them didn’t end up there,” she concluded, “But I hope and I pray, we get them at NWA, Ring of Honor or Impact.”
ICONS let their fists fly! | IMPACT! Highlights Aug 26, 2021
The best of two generations of IMPACT Knockouts - Deonna Purrazzo and Mickie James - are joined by another icon Melina... and things get out of hand real fast!
Championship Wrestling From Hollywood 8.28.21
AUGUST 28, 2021: Today's Championship Wrestling from Hollywood is the "Best of the Arizona State Championship!" Here's today's card: RAY ROSAS vs JAYME BEACHLER RAY ROSAS vs DAN JOSEPH RAY ROSAS vs DAN JOSEPH
BRIAN MYERS vs GANGREL - SOLDOTNA SLAM - WRESTLEPRO ALASKA
On Sept. 18th, 2020, WrestlePro Alaska made its debut at the All American Training Center in Soldotna, Alaska for "Soldotna Slam." In a featured match-up, WWE legend Gangrel the Vampire Warrior took on former WWE superstar and current Impact Wrestling star, "The Most Professional Wrestler" Brian Myers! Could Myers get past the fact he was facing someone he idolized growing up? Would Gangrel sink his teeth into this challenge to pick up the win?
TOMMY DREAMER vs SHANE DOUGLAS - NO DQ MATCH - WRESTLEPRO ALASKA
On April 9th in Palmer, Alaska, two ECW legends came face to face as Tommy Dreamer and Shane Douglas both made their debuts in the Last Frontier. After a bit of nostalgia, these two went hardcore in a No DQ match that spilled to the outside on a frigid night in Palmer! Who would come out on top? Better yet, who would survive?
VSK vs "ALL EGO" ETHAN PAGE - CAP TV NORTHERN INVASION
On February 1st, 2020, Create A Pro returned to the Knights of Columbus in Lynbrook, NY for their event, "Northern Invasion." In a CAP championship match, VSK faced off with Impact Wrestling star, and current AEW star, "All Ego" Ethan Page. Page might not have taken this match too seriously, which definitely cost him at different points. Would VSK capitalize and continue his historic reign as CAP champion?
ALLYSIN KAY vs "THE LEGIT HOSS" CORINNE MINK - WRESTLEPRO
On November 16th, 2019, WrestlePro returned to the Rahway Rec Center for "Going Out With a Bang!" In a featured women's bout, NWA Women's World Champion Allysin Kay took on "The Legit Hoss" Corinne Mink in a non-title bout. Mink was determined she could hang with the very best, and Kay is always up for a challenge. Would Corinne be able to pick up an upset victory, or would it be just another day for AK?
"THE FRANCHISE" SHANE DOUGLAS vs "THE ACE OF SPACE" LSG - WRESTLEPRO ALASKA
On April 10th, 2020 in Palmer, Alaska, ECW legend "The Franchise" Shane Douglas faced off with former WrestlePro Silver Champ, "The Ace of Space" LSG. LSG grew up watching and idolizing Douglas, so this match meant the world to him. To Douglas, this was another opportunity to prove The Franchise was still at the top of his game. Who would come out on top as the Human Rocket and The Franchise faced off in the Last Frontier!
Tasha Steelz vs Big Swole (Women's Wrestling) Battle Club Pro
Tasha Steelz defends her Battle Club Pro Icons Championship vs Big Swole.
From Jobber Tears Podcast & Battle Club Pro's "Above the Ring", live in Brooklyn, NY. It's a battle of promotions as Impact star Tasha Steelz puts her gold on the line against AEW star Big Swole. Both ladies are no strangers to Battle Club Pro & Jobber Tears, this is your main event of the evening.
Mickie James Interview On NWA EmPowerrr Decision Makers Needing To Be Women
NWA EmPowerrr executive producer Mickie James joined Busted Open Radio to promote the all women’s wrestling show, taking place tonight as part of NWA’s weekend at The Chase Park Plaza in St. Louis. James got emotional talking about putting together the show and how cool it was to take the reigns of something she’s long been fighting for.
“I’m really passionate about it,” James said. “And I think, through all the things, a lot of things can be taken out of context. Because people have never been in my shoes, they don’t know what it’s like. Your life really depends on what someone else’s opinion of you is, you know what I mean? So it’s really cool to be able to take the reigns and present women’s wrestling and do what I was fighting so hard for, and be given the platform to do what I was fighting so hard for. It’s really amazing and it makes me cry because Impact didn’t have to do any of that. They’ve gone above and beyond to help me because they believe in me and they love me and obviously we have a really good relationship. And they wanted to see EmPowerrr be successful, because they want me to be successful.
“It’s been really amazing to see that and to see the bumpers, the video package and all these cool things to promote the show that isn’t even their show. But even like Billy giving me the platform and to be able to present the show in a way I kind of saw it in a vision, or however it is. It’s just really cool, and it’s cool because I don’t, I didn’t want people, because of how things ended with WWE, I think people think I have this bitterness or this anger whatever. I’m more of a sarcastic person, if you know my sense of humor, I joke about a lot of things because it’s easier to hide my emotions underneath jokes. But I really wanted to do something special and I really wanted to do something powerful, and I couldn’t do that alone. And I think I found the right women to present and everybody’s come together, and it’s amazing. It’s amazing and it makes me cry sometimes. Because I love wrestling.”
James also talked about all the decision makers involved with EmPowerrr being women, with Gail Kim, Jazz and Madusa assisting her in putting the show together. It was important to James that this be the case.
“That was important to me too and that was a conversation with Billy and I where we were like ‘we need to have where it’s like an all (women’s produced show),'” James said. “There’s obviously going to be men back there helping, between Pat and Billy and Daivari or whoever else. But the people at the decision making table needed to be women and I was like ‘well I feel they needed to be women who represented the generations of pro wrestling.’ Who all overcame they’re own adversities, who kind of kicked down glass ceilings and the doors. I remember when I first tried out for ECW, Jazz was there and I was like ‘holy s**t.’ She was a bad ass. She was so different and when I first got into wrestling that was what I wanted to be. I wanted to be one of the best wrestlers and not just one of the best female wrestlers, just one of the best wrestlers. To me Jazz was that, because she would wrestle like the guys. And everything she did looked legit and it was impactful and it was powerful, yes she was still beautiful and still a woman and she was a strong, bad ass woman in a man’s ring. And that was the big difference maker.
“I think every women’s career that I’ve chosen is significant and they’ve all broken down those glass ceilings for themselves, for the generations and for people to come back and want to aspire to be like them. From Madusa, you know, even Beth (Phoenix) has said that was her favorite, and she was one of her biggest inspirations. I think we all have our stories. Everybody in wrestling has their stories and their obstacles and all the things. But it’s really cool that it’s a multi-generational women’s kind of (thing). The road that had been paved to get to where we’re at now with all these women, it’s just pretty remarkable. And it’s multicultural, multi-generational, multi-bad asses. And I can’t say enough about Gail. I love Gail so much and what she’s done with the Knockouts too and what she was able to do with Impact. It’s just really cool. And they’re all my friends and I love them and I respect them, and I respect their opinions. We’re all on the same boat on the same team. It’s good, it’s really, really good.”
While James won’t be wrestling on EmPowerrr as she focuses on producing it, she will wrestle at the NWA 73 Anniversary Show the next night, taking on Kylie Rae. James is over the moon about the matchup.
“I’m very excited about it,” James said. “Obviously Kylie is amazing and anyone that I’ve talked to and I’ve seen, I saw her perform at the last set of tapings and that was the first time I’ve met her. I think she’s incredible. Everyone’s compared her to me in a lot of ways and I’m like ‘oh I don’t know. She might be better (but not really).’ No she’s incredible and I’m very excited. It’s the right match as well because it’s a good homecoming. It’s my first match back in a ring in a long time and it felt right, because she’s a babyface, Smiley Kylie. And I know that she’s going to go out there and we’re going to have a killer match. And that was kind of what it’s about, and that’s to go out there and have like a first match back that felt good for the people, that felt good for me, that felt good for her. And I think it’s going to be awesome.”
James also talked about her good friend Melina, who will be wrestling Deonna Purrazzo for the Impact Knockouts Championship on EmPowerrr. James really put over Melina and how she’s working to overcome set backs that have recently plagued her, with James’ encouragement.
“I look at Melina and her career and everything and I know Melina, and I know her heart and her soul,” James said. “She’s very passionate. I felt like, especially after her knee injury and she almost went back and then she didn’t end up going back, she’s just had a lot of setbacks. We all have during the pandemic and stuff. It was never, I can always try to remind her like ‘those have nothing to do with you or your talent and ability. Because you’re amazing and you’re a star.’
"We get so humbled all the time that I think we forget how bright our star shines. And we almost kind of downplay our successes or downplay our victories and downplay all these things because we’re not supposed to celebrate them. I just want to shake her sometimes cause I’m like ‘you’re Melina. You’re amazing, you’re a star and and you are a multi-time Women’s Champion and you’re going to go out there and kill it. And I think we all need that one person to remind us that we’re freaking amazing, because you’ll have a whole lot of people try to tell you that you’re not.”
Friday, August 27, 2021
Braun Strowman Drops Hints On New Name, Which Company He Is Signing With (No "AEW Marks", He's Not "All Elite", LMAO)
Former WWE Universal Champion Braun Strowman has been dropping teases about his future in the pro wrestling business all through the week.
Earlier today, Strowman hinted that he’s bound for Impact Wrestling and will be using the name “Titan” during the next chapter of his career.
Earlier this week, Impact EVP Scott D’Amore said on a Twitch clip that Impact is currently on the road to “Braun For Glory,” indicating that the former WWE Superstar could make his debut at the Bound For Glory pay-per-view in October. Talking on the same stream, D’Amore also teased that Buddy Murphy is bound for Impact.
It's has also been reported that both Strowman and Murphy are headed to Impact.
As noted earlier, Strowman has agreed to wrestle at Qatar Pro Wrestling’s “SuperSlam 3” show, which takes place on February 26, 2022. Strowman will travel to Qatar next month to sign an agreement.
Strowman is presently serving his 90-day non-compete clause with the WWE, and will reportedly become a a free agent on Tuesday, August 31. He was released by WWE earlier this year on June 2.
Could THIS 'Allegedly' Be The "New" NXT Logo? (Let's Hope Not, It looks F*cking Horrible)
Rapper and noted pro wrestling fan Wale may have just revealed the new WWE NXT logo and a snippet of the new NXT theme song.
As you'll see below, Wale posted a video to Twitter today that includes a song with several familiar hip-hop samples. The video also includes a bright color-changing NXT logo.
“‘Keep it true to self!’ @WWENXT,” Wale wrote as the caption.
The video was re-tweeted by Triple H, the official WWE account, and the official NXT account.
It’s been reported that a new, brighter look is coming soon for the NXT brand, with a new logo and a new feel for the weekly TV show. It will be interesting to see if this is a part of the new look. The new look is also supposed to coincide with a new creative directive for the brand.
This has not been confirmed, but a reset for the NXT brand is rumored for either the September 14 episode or the September 21 episode.
Trust me, NOBODY wants to see that lame ass shit become the new logo. It looks like something a five year old made in art class. This must've been another "Nick Khan" idea as only HE, would think THAT logo, is way better than say, THIS ONE.
Here's Wale's little clip.
https://twitter.com/i/status/1431389901606383616
Gino Medina VS. ASF (LWA)
On August 15th 2021 Embassy Suites hosted LWA: Proving Grounds
After than a year LWA returned with the wrestling & lucha libre action in true fashion as we saw a Texas sized roster to the Gateway City!
September 11 - Time to Shut Up and Wrestle (World League Wrestling)
Breaking here to all of the #wrestling fans out there - a tournament will START on Saturday, September 11 at the Race Arena in Troy. Give the video a watch and make sure you go to the end. For all information on WLW and live events - including United We Stand - visit http://www.harleyrace.com/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUx_w6LtVH8
The Dirt City Smash 2021 (06.19.2021) | Proving Ground
The Road to Proving Ground's Ultimate Alliance at the Peabody Black Box makes it's final stop in the Dirt City as we kick off the first round of the Proving Ground Tag Team Championship Tournament. In the Opening Round we will see: - Da Hoodz vs The Young Guns - The Hispanic Mechanics vs Shay and a Mystery Partner - Detox vs The Mack Attack - The Middlesex Express vs Tough Guy Inc. (Formerly of Ring of Honor) On top of that we have several other exciting matches and some announcements for the big return to Live shows in August.
Season 5 Best Of - Full Episode | NWA Powerrr S5E11
This is it, wrestling fans: the last stop until our massive weekend in St. Louis! We'll be taking a look back at season 5 of NWA Powerrr to see how we got here, and give you a preview of things to come at NWA EmPowerrr, NWA 73, and beyond! Tonight's retrospective will be featuring NWA Worlds Heavyweight Champion Nick Aldis, challenger Trevor Murdoch, NWA EmPowerrr executive producer Mickie James, NWA Women's World Champion Kamille, James Storm, and many more!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ku7OfDiTZG0
Conrad's Continuing Saga Of Video Screw Ups Continues With This Latest One (Uploaded Fifteen Minutes Ago)
You would think after me writing about these several times, and even CONTACTING Conrad Thompson (to which he hasn't answered, mind you) that these kind of fuck ups would've been addressed and POSSIBLY corrected.
WELL? Nope, they haven't.
This one here was uploaded FIFTEEN MINUTES AGO and the audio isn't in synch with the video. You can hear Eric respond to Conrad but Conrad's lips are moving, LMAO!
Funny how these thing never happen with Cornette's video clips, but YET, Conrad for some reason has this LONG ATTEREN of continuous fuck ups going.. From the looks of things it's not gonna be corrected, any time soon.
If you want a recap of how this long pattern of constant screwing up has been going, you can go here and see for yourself. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2021/08/conrad-thompsons-video-screw-ups.html
You can check out this story here where i go over these fuck ups a little more. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2021/08/hope-conrad-isnt-paying-whoever-is.html
I did contact Conrad regarding this ongoing problem. And for anyone who wants to try and call "Bullshit", I have your bullshit right here with proof.
Maybe someone else should contact Mr. Thompson and see if he'll explain it to you, what he won't explain to me. Or maybe as I've said before, Conrad just doesn't give two shits how unprofessional his video clips look, just as long as they're there I guess is the logic and mentality.
Here's the link to the latest fuck up. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vGan800v8Y
As Mr. Thompson continues to not correct the problem you can bet that every time whoever is uploading these keeps fucking up, I'll be writing about it.
This is like watching a bad low budget karate movie from the 80's.
But I guess, this is how, Conrad prefers his video clips.
Pretty sad he has allowed this to go on for so long, and CONTINUES to allow it.
Once again the Dave Meltzer "five stars for fucking up" rating goes to? Conrad Thompson.
Congrats Conrad.. (Sarcastic "thumbs up") Keep doing this 'great job' moron.
Madison Rayne vs. Jinny from RISE 10 - INSANITY
ACW LIVE! Episode 18: Jason Kincaid and Huffmanly vs Greg Iron and Bobby Beverly-304 vs 44OH!
ACW LIVE! Episode 18: Jason Kincaid and Huffmanly vs Greg Iron and Bobby Beverly-304 vs 44OH! Team 304 of Jason Kincaid and Huffmanly look to take care of business in a tag team grudge match against 44OH! members Greg Iron and Bobby Beverly!
Rocky Mountain Pro CHARGED; ep 254
This week on CHARGED, Damon Ace looks to defend his CHARGED Championship against Owen Easton who has become a thorn in the side of The Wake. Christi Jaynes makes her RMP debut in a match against Lilith Grimm and Rachelle Riveter. Baylum Lyn and Echo look to steal the show in a one on one contest. And a tag team contest between Tag Dudes and the new team of Jumbo and David Drake.
Thursday, August 26, 2021
Conflict Video: Dream Team Triple Threat (Pro Wrestling 225)
Mustang Mike, The Rocket, and WildThing came together to form Dream Team and shortly after won the Pro Wrestling 225 Tag Team Championships. It looked as if they fromed an unbreakable bond, but sometimes looks can be deacieving. This Saturday at CONFLICT in Acadiana in Lafayette, Louisiana they will compete against each other in a Triple Threat Match.
Atsushi ONITA continues to call Matt Tremont out of retirement!
Atsushi Onita from JAPAN calling Matt Tremont out of retirement for an explosion match in the U.S? What the hell is going on?
GANGREL AEW DYNAMITE APPEARANCE SCRAPPED AFTER WWE ONE UPS THEM WITH EDGE 'BLOODBATH'
On his Fangin N' Bangin podcast, former WWE wrestler Gangrel said he was scheduled to appear on last night's AEW Dynamite in Milwaukee, but it was canceled Monday after Edge's appearance with Seth Rollins on last Friday's WWE SmackDown.
He said AEW reached out for an appearance and were even in the process of putting his entrance together with music and pyro. He was preparing to fly out to Milwaukee for Tuesday and got the call on Monday that they were going in a different direction due to "WWE media stuff."
In a surprise on SmackDown, Edge gave Rollins a blood bath (black liquid designed to imitate blood) ahead of their clash at SummerSlam and even did part of the Brood entrance for that match.
Gangrel said he was both worried about the opportunity falling through and happy for Edge at the same time. He knew once he saw the "tremendously done" entrance Saturday and that "I knew it was the final nail in the coffin."
He didn't say what AEW was bringing him in for, but it's assumed it would have been part of the Christian Cage/Kenny Omega angle given his Brood relationship to Cage.
Gangrel said he called Edge to talk about SmackDown and eventually reluctantly revealed what had happened after Edge was excited that Gangrel might get more bookings out of the angle.
Once Edge found out, he felt bad about the situation and was apologetic as he had no idea. He had been working on it for nearly three months and said it was hard to get WWE to approve it because of their PG rating. He wanted red "blood" but was told if it wasn't black, it wasn't going to happen.
He said he had no ill will toward Edge and was thrilled to see the entrance pulled off. He simply chalked it up to bad timing and hopes to be booked by AEW again in the future.
Terry Funk Breaks Dusty Rhodes' Arm - Dusty Loses World Title To Harley Race! (August 26th, 1979)
42 years ago today! August 26th, 1979 - Orlando Sports Stadium N.W.A. World Heavyweight Title Match - DQ Rule Waived Harley Race defeated Dusty Rhodes (c) by DQ (Title Change!)
CM Punk gets "p*nked" By R-Truth (Ron Killings)
WWE RAW Superstar R-Truth is apparently not a fan of new AEW signee CM Punk.
Earlier on Wednesday, Truth took a jab at Punk and stated that he was never impressed by the former WWE Champion during their years working together. You see how CM Punk gotg "Punked" in the screen shot above.
Truth made his feelings known while responding to a fan on TikTok, who posted an audio clip from 2014 of Punk on Colt Cabana’s podcast. In the clip, Punk could be heard telling the story of why he was unhappy during his final years with the WWE, bringing up WWE’s decision to have him & Triple H lose to R-Truth & The Miz in a tag team match at WWEs’ Vengeance 2011. Punk felt that the booking didn’t make any business sense at the time.
Punk was interviewed by Tony Schiavone on Wednesday night, in his first-ever appearance on AEW Dynamite. He will face Darby Allin at the upcoming All Out pay-per-view.
As a side note related to this story, WRESTLINGINC (who also reported this story) had a "link" to a podcast of Colt Cobana where Punk expressed his unhappiness with WWE.
BUT.. What happens when you click on that 'link'?
Well, THIS aaahahahahahahaha.
YYEEAAH, some one might want to inform WrestlingInc that they should at least CHECK their links, before posting or re-posting them.
A little effort like that DOES, go a long way (smiles).
Wednesday, August 25, 2021
Mickie James Talks NWA EmPowerrr, Forbidden Door, IMPACT Wrestling, AEW, WWE, Nick Khan, more
Mickie James has been in the news all year long in 2021 with her release from WWE, the infamous "Trash Bag" send off, her return to Impact Wrestling, and, perhaps the biggest of all stories, her being the Executive Vice President in charge of the NWA EmPowerrr all-women's wrestling PPV. With help from legendsary female wrestlers Madusa and Gail Kim, the NWA will present a women's wrestling event that is like none that has ever happened before and hopefully will be the start of more like this to come!
But we don't just talk EmPowerrr,! We also talk about Nick Khan, her recent tweets about Nick Khan, her plans for Deonna Purrazzo and Impact Wrestling, and even a little about her possibly popping up on AEW Dynamite! This is a fun chat with a future Hall of Famer!
Thunder Rosa vs Janai Kai - Mission Pro Wrestling
Thunder Rosa battles TWD Black Belt, Janai Kai in this exclusive women's wrestling match from Mission Pro.
Appalachian Mountain Wrestling- AMW-TV 259
AMW-TV 259 We gear up for AMW GOLD RUSH in Jackson, KY on September 11th. Wayne Adkins vs. Brayden Marshall. Hear from AMW Champion Stan Sierra on his match with Marty Clay at AMW GOLD RUSH. Lemonjuice McGee has a message for the AMW fan base and Kamil Ahmad and Big Moe will be in tag team action.
Roger Mendez v Joey Ace - Steel Cage match From Warriors Of Wrestling
match is taken from Warriors of Wrestling presents "Hit the Lights" back on 8/14/21...W.O.W world heavy weight champion Roger Mendez is challenged for the last time against "The 5 Star Studd" Joey Ace inside of a 15 foot high steel cage!!!
Jim Ross: "Shawn Michaels Is Lucky Vader “Didn’t Beat The Sh**t Out Of Him”
Jim Ross spoke on the latest episode of the Grilling JR Podcast about Shawn Michaels during the late ’90s and the issues he had during that period. The AEW Commentator said a lot of people backstage in WWE at the time would always make excuses for Michaels given his in-ring ability.
“Shawn was in a tough time,” Ross said. “We all started making excuses for him, ‘well it’s this, he was on too much medication, he was drinking too much, he was influenced by the wrong people.’ Somewhere along the way, we had to stop and look in the mirror. Shawns made great life changes since that time by 180 degrees which is wonderful, but he was not so easy to be around. He was just so freakin good, he was in that Flair conversation when you say ‘Who’s the best two workers you ever saw?’ Shawn at that time was as good as anybody who laced boots and used that cachet to his advantage.”
Ross continued to talk about Michaels and his issues with Vader during their match at SummerSlam 1996. During the match, HBK yelled at Vader to move out of the way during a spot. The problems during the match reportedly led to issues during Vader’s time with WWE because Vince McMahon took Shawn’s side during the argument. JR recalled the reaction backstage on that night.
“Well, nothing good,” Ross said. “You don’t have to use your cool like that, Shawn had the license to lose his cool because of his influence with the office and Shawn knew that Vince was going to back him no matter what he did. Shawn overplayed his hand in my estimation, it was very unprofessional and he’s just lucky Vader didn’t beat the sh** out of him because Leon could have. Leon was hungry, Leon wanted the opportunity, he needed an American base and now he’s in the main event of a major pay-per-view wrestling for the biggest title we have. Leon had traveled a lot of miles, had lost weight and showed a better commitment to what he was doing.
“I just thought it was totally uncalled for, Shawn had the deck stacked cause he had Vince in his back pocket. Vince often told me ‘You know that goddamn Shawn Michaels reminds me of me when I was younger.’ Did you do a lot of super kicks when you were younger Vince? But he was talking about Shawn’s attitude, demeanor, that type thing. It wasn’t good and the damn match got four stars and could’ve been five stars if some of that childish bulls*** didn’t happen.”
Billy Corgan on who helped mend the fences between IMPACT Wrestling and NWA
Billy Corgan says we have Mickie James to thank for the current partnership between IMPACT Wrestling and the NWA.
Ahead of NWA's big weekend in St. Louis, Billy Corgan sat down with The Battleground Podcast to discuss various subjects. When asked who helped repair the relationship between IMPACT Wrestling and the NWA, Corgan revealed that it was none other than Mickie James.
"Well, I think it’s all credit to Mickie [James], she was the one that had the relationships to go back and kind of reopen that door, which from my end was closed due to some business stuff that had gone on," Billy Corgan said. "Then, Pat Kenney, who works behind the scenes in talent relations, has a long-standing relationship with people in IMPACT. I think it just kind of mended the fence and we found some business to do together and they’ve been a great partner in this."
Billy Corgan also discussed the "forbidden door" in professional wrestling that we've seen open up lately between multiple companies. Corgan believes the future of the wrestling business includes all of these companies working together.
"Obviously, Deonna Purrazzo’s gonna be on the pay-per-view, and it’s a real honor," Billy Corgan continued. "Let’s not forget, I worked for that championship, so that championship means a lot to me. So to have it on an NWA show is a great honor and it's a tribute to everybody involved to help put it together. Because I think it's now very obvious, you know, everybody calls it the forbidden door, but I've been saying it for years, you know, the future of the wrestling business is really great people working together, putting together these Supercards."
MELINA makes her HISTORIC in-ring debut vs Brandi Lauren | IMPACT! Highlights August 19, 2021
Before challenging Deonna Purrazzo for the IMPACT Knockouts Championship, Melina makes her historic IMPACT Wrestling in-ring debut vs Brandi Lauren.
Tuesday, August 24, 2021
He's An Idiot More Times Than Not But, You Have To Appreciate The Man's Hustle :)
Virgil Tweeted a Pic of himself setting up shop on Vince McMahon's Star on the walk of Fame, Tweeting..
“Happiest bday to my 2nd fave Vincent aka Vincenzo aka the Gorgonzola Godfather to my unborn children aka the All Mighty Appetizer to my Beef. Today’s hustle will be dedicated to you. My only wish for your bday is for you to get my video game #meatsaucemadness and stuff yourself with the most gourmet OG in the game. Sending love from the man with the biggest breadstick in the back to the man with the biggest meatballs. BUY MY GAME! LOVE YA”
Gotta love it, he's consistent with that hustle of his. He's well known for being a moron but at least he's consistent with the hustle.
He may not be able to get booked on any wrestling show anywhere in the world? but you can always count on him having his little merch table, LOL.
Conrad Thompson's Video Screw Ups Continue ( it takes Quite A 'Talent' To Screw it Up Twice In Twelve Hours)
A little more than TWLEVE HOURS since I did this story on Conrad Thompson's video fuck ups.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2021/08/hope-conrad-isnt-paying-whoever-is.html When here comes, ANOTHER FUCK UP!
Yes, it DOES take quite a 'talent' to screw things up twice in less than one day.
The screen shot above of the video that's located here https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=xmgBDhOjIUE It "says' it's SUPPOSED to be about Sean Waltman.. But guess what ladies and gentlemen...
On this video, Scott Hall? Talks about? SHAWN MICHEALS, AAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
So you mean to tell me, that whoever the fucking idiot is, that's uploading these video clips, can't tell the difference between Sean Waltman and Shawn Michaels? Seriously?
Apparently the answer is in the evidence.
"Top Notch" job there, Conrad, top notch (note the sarcasm), You now have the 'Dave Meltzer five star' rating for fucking up. Congratulations on a job well done, jack ass.
I decided to contact Conrad Thompson on this and see how or IF, he can explain himself on how it's a five star fuck up with these video clips.
How much you wanna bet he tries to avoid the issue?
ECW Hardcore TV | 08/23/1994
The Tazmaniac and Jimmy Snuka face The Pitbulls in tag team action. 911 faces Mr. Hughes in a battle of the big men. A special feature on the NWA World Title tournament. Plus Terry Funk, Cactus Jack, Paul E. Dangerously, and much more.
Supreme Wrestling Highlights: Eric Draven vs Kash Jackson 8/21/2021
Highlights from Supreme Wrestling's 8/21/2021 show featuring "Custom Made" Eric Draven taking on "The Gatkeeper" Kash Jackson.
Looks Like I'm Not Alone Who About Not Caring About CM Punk's Promo- Booker T Wasn’t Impressed Either
WWE Hall of Famer Booker T was apparently not impressed with CM Punk’s return to pro wrestling during Friday’s AEW Rampage at the United Center in Chicago.
Booker recently discussed Punk’s AEW debut during an episode of his Hall of Fame podcast and said Punk “struck out” with his promo because he mentioned WWE.
“CM Punk is back man and I got a chance to witness the return of CM Punk, I really did,” Booker said. “I don’t know, you guys out there that are big AEW fans, you guys agree to disagree with me. But me, I’m always telling it like it is, y’all know that…and I’m gonna tell it like it is on this one right there as well. I want all of the listeners, I need you guys to challenge me on this one. I’m begging you to challenge me on what I’m talking about…”
“CM Punk came back and he had 10 full television minutes to go out there and make his point as far as CM Punk being back. He had the perfect crowd to be able to go out there and really, I’m talking about have a party up in that United Center. But CM Punk came back and took his moment and chose to talk about WWE. That right there was just a total miss as far as I’m concerned [he] struck out. I can only imagine if The Rock had that same 21,000 in Miami, Florida. The Rock would have talked about every landmark in Miami and that everybody in Miami frequented…he would have had those fans going crazy with excitement but CM Punk chose to talk about the WWE and that 9 minutes went back so slow when it could have been a party going on in the United Center.”
Brad Gilmore, Booker’s co-host, agreed that Punk’s promo was lackluster, but he felt like the moment itself was big. Booker responded and said he wouldn’t even be thinking about the other side if he were making his comeback, adding that Punk missed a moment in front of his hometown crowd.
Booker continued, “I’m saying from a perspective to where I’m making my comeback and I’m thinking about the other side, that’s totally a place that I wouldn’t even be going. As well as you talk about how the moment started out on a rise and after the music stopped playing, the rise just started going down. It never came back up. That’s a moment for you? I get it, I understand that but my point is the moment, once the bell rings and the bell rings after the music stops as far as I’m concerned and I just don’t think CM Punk delivered the way he could have as far as a promo goes because I didn’t feel the promo. I felt like a guy talking about WWE and when you’re talking about the other side, only thing you’re doing is giving those guys airtime. Of course, I know the AEW crowd will eat that up but for me as a professional, that’s the last thing that I’m gonna be thinking about is the other side. I’m gonna be thinking about the here and the now. Like I said, I could be wrong but I just think he missed a moment there in front of his hometown [with] over 20,000 people…”
Booker then responded to a YouTube chat room user and said he is not biased because of his relationship with WWE. He continued, “For me, it was the same promo that was given in WWE. It was about WWE. It had nothing meaningful to it as far as what I’m gonna create, who I’m gonna blow up, how I’m gonna take AEW by – coming in being a nice guy and throwing out freaking ice cream bars, who gives a damn about that?”
Booker later said he likes Punk and he wasn’t saying Punk doesn’t bring anything to the table. He also said he wants Punk to do well in life but he feels like Punk could’ve made a bigger impact if he didn’t mention WWE and ice cream bars.
Punk will make his AEW Dynamite debut tomorrow night in Milwaukee, and will then return to the ring at the AEW All Out pay-per-view on September 5 near Chicago, against Darby Allin. Booker pointed to how Allin is a babyface and said he would’ve picked a heel for Punk’s debut opponent.
Booker’s podcast has since been removed from his Reality of Wrestling YouTube account (Guess someone at YouTube is an oversensitive CM Punk "Mark", eh?). You can still hear the comments on his Periscope account via this link at around the 14:00 mark. https://www.pscp.tv/BookerT5x/1YqGoyvZBPkxv?t=13m56s
My observation and truth about it can be found here. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2021/08/so-cm-punk-debuts-in-aew-i-guess-ill.html
Hope Conrad Isn't Paying Whoever Is Uploading These (The Screw Ups Keep Coming)
Seriously, is Conrad Thompson paying someone to keep fucking up the videos being uploaded to YouTube? This is just the latest example in a long pattern of fuck ups when it comes to Conrad Thompson's videos.
And it seems like, since none of them have been corrected, that Conrad doesn't give a shit if they're fucked up.
"Just as long as they're uploaded, 'wwhhoo cares' if they're screwed up in some form or fashion, just get em uploaded pal" must be the logic and mentality.
If Conrad can take the time to insert his "Save With Conrad" ads in each video, you'd think he'd take the time to make sure no mistakes are made when they're uploaded.
I mean, look. Here's some examples of the constant fuck ups. On a regular basis.
There's this one from Aug. 18th.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2021/08/its-amateur-night-with-conrads.html
Then there's this one, where I recapped most of the past fucks ups. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/whoever-is-posting-conrads-stuff-is.html
Then there's this 'classic.
Yes indeedy, let's go ahead and put the 83 weeks logo and Bischoff's picture for a segment from the Arn Anderson podcast.. Yeah, that works really well. If YOU FUCKING MORON!
Of course there's this.. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2021/07/someone-needs-to-go-to-uploading-school.html
And then there's this too.
THEN? There's also this priceless gem. https://billsbrandnewblog.blogspot.com/2020/05/can-someone-please-show-conrad-thomas.html where he uploaded a segment and titled "Scott Hall" even though there, was NO MENTION of Scott Hall in the entire segment. (And take note, he STILL hasn't corrected that either.. I guess he feels he's above correcting himself).
Yep, gotta love ol Conrad, if he's consistent at one thing? It's having a fuck up really fuck up his video clips, LOL!
Good job, good job (sarcastic 'thumbs up') Hope you get a raise for all this fucking up you're doing.
Iron Sheik vs. Pistol Pez Whatley
Jacksonville, Florida: Pan American Championship Wrestling, late 1992(!)
Monday, August 23, 2021
Kevin Blackwood SPOILS Anthony Greene's return + costs him Limitless Wrestling Championship!
MATCH: Anthony Greene vs. Daniel Garcia EVENT: UNDENIABLE (7/31/21)
WWA (Kentucky) - Hysteria 115 - Won't Back Down 2021
-Ray Waddell and Nick Depp settle the score in a Fans Bring the Weapons Main Event. -CCW returned on the last Hysteria! Also, Stonewall walked out on Team Vanderpool. What does Vanderpool have to say about these developments? -Alexander Knight has stolen Josiah's WWA Championship. Tonight, Josiah won't have time to try and retrieve it as he faces the Trendkillers 2-on-1. -The People's Temple have their official in-ring debut as they face the 3 Count Boyz and the WWA National Champion, Logan Legit, in a Six-Man Tag Team Contest. All of this plus the WWA Tag Team Champions Pretty Powerful, Nick Willis, 747, Lizzy Sixx, Jordan Whittaker, Dakota France, Colonel Harper, and a WWA debut.
Jack Brisco vs. Cowboy Bill Watts (film highlights)
From an episode of Championship Wrestling from Florida. Gordon Solie and Bill Watts narrate some highlights of a match between him and Jack Brisco.
Insights On Changes Coming To NXT And Why Fans Should've Seen This Coming
By Bill M. Walkowitz
In an interview with BT Sport Nick Khan mentioned the changes that will be coming to NXT in a few weeks. Needless to say, the "NXT marks" are in an uproar, especially since comes on the heels of several NXT wrestlers losing their jobs at WWE.
Why are the "NXT Marks" crying about it? You 'knew' that sooner or later this was coming, Vince McMahon HAS to have his hands on everything when it comes to WWE and while it's a proven fact that every time McMahon touches something he usually fucks it up, you "marks" should've known this was inevitable. He can't stay away from something that in its own way was a well proven formula WITHOUT Vince putting his hands on it. Every time WWE has something "good" they find a will and a way to screw it up.
"HHEEYY, THIS is working, we can't have this continuing, WE'LL just have to do something about it to change this".
That always seems to be the logic and mentality within the WWE Universe. if it works, then go and screw it up. And now? You're about to see that same proven logic performed on NXT.
But there's other insights on this that I'm going to address that no other dirt sheet or wrestling news site writer will put the time, energy and effort in TO address.
Let's go into some of what ol Mr. Khan said in this interview, shall we? Let's...
“We are doing a complete revamp on NXT, led by Triple H, who is really one of the architects of the original NXT,” Khan revealed. “What we found — it’s part of why we did the tryout yesterday — what we want to make sure is easy for folks who want to be WWE Superstars, is figuring out how to become WWE Superstars.”
UUMM, isn't the the purpose of the Performance Center? DDUUHH!! People go there or get there because THEY, want to BE "WWE Superstars", dumb ass.
What, you think want to go thru the Performance Center just so they can turn around and go wrestle for say, Impact? NNOO jackass, they want to be part of the WWE Universe, that's WHY, they're there.
Here's another one of ol Nickyboy's quotes that I'm gonna easily shoot holes thru.
“In terms of an NXT re-brand, look for it in the next couple of weeks. It’s going to have a whole new look, it’s going to have a whole new feel — and we believe — because of a lot of the indie wrestlers, if you will, have come through our system and are in our system with SmackDown and RAW now. We don’t want to just keep doing that same thing, we want to look elsewhere for great, young talent".
PPPSSST, PPSST PPSST, PPPSSSSST.. WHO do you think has hired these 'indie wrestlers' you've had go their your system? The very guy who signs YOUR paycheck. If you think there's a 'problem' with having so many 'indie wrestlers' in your system, then why don't you look at the guy who hired them all, dummy.
It's not having 'indie wrestlers' in your system that's been the problem, it's your fucking creative department that saddles these guys with weak, lame name changes. Gimmicks that wouldn't get over even on Fantasy Island, and then you have writers scripting promos that are so lackluster that after they make the guys MEMORIZE these said promos, you wonder why it's not connecting with fans.
Those in charge of the creatively challenged creative department always use the scapegoat or copout of blaming the wrestler instead of looking at the shit, they ahem (cough cough) 'created'.
Of course, you don't wanna look at THAT obvious fact, do you Nick. No balls for that, eh? Yeah, many didn't think so.
The 'system' of wrestlers "paying their dues" to work their up and into a major company has been done for seemingly forever. What you with the indie wrestlers working for various indie companies until they get noticed or send in a video goes back to when there were wrestling territories. Today's indie companies are like this generation's 'territories' and here's examples of how old this time proven formula has worked.
Ric Flair.. Got trained in Verne Gagne's wrestling camp, broke in and payed his dues for Gagne before going on to Jim Crockett's Mid-Atlantic area where he, what? PAID HIS DUES, worked his way up to become one of the most well known professional wrestlers, ever.
Sgt. Slaughter? same thing. Trained in Gagne's camp, broke in with Gagne's AWA, becoming an original member of the Super destroyers managed by Lord Alfred Hayes, then went to the NWA and became a star there before first signing with the WWF in 1980.
Hulk Hogan, The Rock, Undertaker, Steve Austin, the list can go on and on on how they did same kind of thing. With the independent groups it's the same thing as most of the WWE's roster came from guys who honed their skills and paid their dues on the indie scene. Cena, Batista, Newly crowned (again) NXT champion Samoa Joe ALL worked indie groups before they got signed to WWE Developmental system and went to the, what? Oh yeah that's right... Went to the INDIE GROUPS that WWE had under their developmental system.
Can you tell that Nick Khan has no fucking clue ABOUT a 'system" he said going to go thru changes?
But he says they want to look 'elsewhere to find their next "WWE Superstars".. Where you gonna look, the local grocery store in Stamford?
Changing the "look, the production of the show, everything" won't cover up the one glaring fact that Nick Khan doesn't have the balls to address with McMahon. And that's that the creative department in the WWE sucks ass. Plain and simple, cut and dry, that's a fact that nobody in the WWE has the guts to admit.
Plus add to all this that no matter what changes are made in NXT, the other glowing fact that Khan won't have the balls to address to Vince is, once NXT wrestlers get to the main roster, Vince gets his hands on them and totally fucks up all the momentum they built up while they were IN, NXT.
The fact he fucked them up, and they left or were released and they went on to get greater fame in other companies, is proof that everything I've said is absolutely 100% correct. I also said back when NXT was first formed that sooner or later Vince wouldn't be able to control himself and get involved with it.
GGEEE, guess who's prediction has come to pass. Makes you go, HHMMM that I knew this BACK THEN, and "Marks" are NOW crying and whining about it.
You can go as far back as to when Vince's creative department saddled the late Dick Slater with "The Rebel" gimmick. Lame as hell, didn't get over and that's just one example as you can put WWE's feud with the NWA, their version of ECW and all the cookie cutter stupid gimmicks they've churned out since the late 80's as the never ending example of how creatively challenged the creative depart continues to be.
So get ready NXT "Marks", Vince's vision is gonna make what you came to love? What're you're going to hate.
How soon will it be be has Nick Khan do the very same thing with NXT UK?
Trust me, THAT'S coming too, you'll see and when it does? You can come and tell me how I was in predicting that, just like I predicted this.
But that's the WWE for you, whenever they have something that's good in their fans eyes and "works"? they have t go and fuck it up. If ain't broken don't fix it.
But in the logic and mentality of WWE? Oh wait, there is no logic and common sense there. There's logic and common sense in the real world?
And Then.. There's the "WWE Universe".
I'm glad the WWE created a product so bad that every time I try to watch it, they remind me why I DON'T watch it. Because I'd probably be as pissed as the fans of NXT are right about now. So thank you WWE, thank you Vince McMahon for putting out a product that isn't geared to a fan like me. Because I now don't have t be angry and upset that you're once again, fucking up a good thing.
But I guess if you're gonna be consistent in something, be consistent in doing that, eh?
Sunday, August 22, 2021
Meltzer Gets "Checked" By Asuka On Fake Story He Did (He Got "Treated")
Once again Dave Meltzer gets it wrong, and gets "checked" as a result of it. Some day he might learn that making shit up and getting caught just makes him look like a dumb ass.
Someday though, you know.. Won't be today.
That's why here at Wrestling Past And Present WWEE, don't put ourselves in that kind of predicament. There's plenty of news and wrestling stuff for us to look at and post that we don't have to make shit up.
Too bad Meltzer isn't smart enough to realize that.
Anyways, here's the Story of Uncle Dave getting put in his place, again. Don't cry about it "Meltzer marks", it's not your fault your hero always puts himself in these predicaments to where he's publicly busted out for lying, it's his.
WWE RAW Superstar Asuka has shot down reports pertaining to her recent absence from WWE TV.
Last week, the Wrestling Observer Newsletter reported that Asuka is not injured, and that WWE creative just doesn’t have any immediate plans for her. It was also noted that Asuka was at the recent RAW taping but left early because she wasn’t booked for anything on the show.
Earlier today, Asuka called out the “fake story” and said the reason for her absence is “completely different” to what is being reported. As seen in the shot at the top.
Asuka made the tweet while responding to a fan who quoted The Observer’s report. The fan has since deleted his tweet like a chicken shit.
The Empress of Tomorrow was last seen in action during the Women’s Money In the Bank Ladder Match at the July 18 pay-per-view.












