----In Terry Funk’s book [yes I am still reading it!!], he mentions guys that can get over in certain areas of the country, but not get over on a national basis. I feel there are three guys in this area that fit this description. Even though one may be a great worker, one gets local TV time and the other has the talent, but not give the opportunity, these guys are probably stuck with being over in this area for the rest of their careers.
----I think this might fit “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony. I get criticism from readers and some of the workers asking the question about why is TGB pushed?? Why is he champion in various promotions, but we don’t see him on Memphis Wrestling or other big shows?? How does he get to work Jerry Lawler, Bobby Eaton, Brian Christopher, Buff Bagwell or whoever?? Could he get over on a national basis? I am not sure, but I do know the reason he is pushed and gets to wrestle these guys. Whether you are a worker or a visitor to this site, believe me when I say this – TGB is one of the best workers in this area. He easily in the top 10 – whether he works for Memphis Wrestling or not. And that is the main reason that promoters put him in these matches, because he is not going to screw up and hurt someone and gives his 110% every time he goes out.
----In this middle of the spectrum of workers in this area, we find Kevin White. Kevin White is probably one of the most underrated workers in the area, especially by his peers. He knows psychology as best as it can be. He always gets a good spot, especially with Memphis and gets on all the good shows. His interviews are good. His voice drives some people crazy, but it is good with the heel persona. He has been stuck with the “New Nature Boy” gimmick and I think he has done a good job with it. As I have said, I am not a fan of the Sue Young gimmick, but it will probably be dropped sometime soon anyway. I do think he would do well with a valet and his dad as his manager. I would really like to see White stuck in a situation where he has to work a 20 minute + match with a worker either at his level or better. That would be the true test of White.
----On the other end of we have a guy like Dustin Starr. Starr is so full of himself and thinks that he deserves so much that at times that gets him pushed to the side. I think the only reason he has does not have the TLCW Title right now is because the fear that it would go to his head. At TLCW he gets the most heat of any heel and has for months. As a worker, he is good, but not great. As a total package – looks and wrestling – he is easily one of the best in the area. Even though he gets small opportunities with Memphis Wrestling, that is the promotion that could do wonders with a guy like this. Give him some TV mic time as a heel. Let him run the “5-Starr Showcase” on TV. There is no way it could be worse than what is on TV right now. It is also easy to judge whether that segment would get over or not – take a look at the ratings. If it is not improving, then kick him off. There is no way that a young guy with a the look that Starr has could not help ratings and get heat, when the program is spending time trying to get Grady Watson over. He is also the one out of the three mentioned that has the best chance of being seen on WWE TV. Did anyone watch that MVP interview crap on Smackdown?? Starr truly could be more entertaining than that.
----Well, Ashley Masaro lasted a total of 2 weeks on “Survivor” and I guess deserved to be voted off. She had a personality conflict with one of the other contestants and the tribe pretty much had to vote for her or him?? He won out simply because he could do more and was worth more to the tribe. It didn’t have to do with having the “look” this week – he just had better workrate than she did. I would like to say even though I didn’t think she was hot as she is on WWE TV – I would never have kicked her out of bed wearing those red panties and black handkerchief for a bra. I was also surprised at how much was leaked out about her on the show. I knew a few days before the show aired that she was being voted off early and as of Monday this week it was be reported about her experiences on the show as if she had already been voted off. I thought she was suppose to kayfabe more than that.
----Gene Jackson mentioned in his RasslePod [go listen to it – it is good] that Nick Dinsmore is getting a $1200 price for a match and $750 for a personal appearance. It also been reported on a few of the other sites, so I am assuming this is close to the rate. Is he worth it? I would have to say yes he could help a promoter in this area pop a big crowd. A group like TLCW or NBW could do TV commercials and promote him a bit and they could easily get their money back. I talked about this with an area booker this past week. The reason to bring in a name is to get extra people in the building that would never come to your show, unless it was to see Eugene. You then promote the hell out of the idea that you have wrestling here EVERY Friday or Saturday night featuring all the stars of your promotion. It is also good to use a guy like Eugene to make a little extra money. You raise tickets to $10 and you are almost guaranteed to draw an extra 120 people to come out to see him. Something else that Gene mentioned that makes you wonder?? The Special Ed character in IWF was BEFORE Eugene?? Hmmmmmmm…interesting??
----Well, that is it for the Saturday edition of “Coach’s Corner.” Please join me on Monday as I will be talking about steroids, Jerry Lawler dressing room talk and more thoughts on the Sue Young angle.
