----In what was expected, the Saturday repeat of a rerun gathered Memphis Wrestling a low 2.3 [37,943 viewers] rating. There was a big jump between 2cnd and 1st Quarter of over 16,000 viewers, but after that they lost more than 8,000 before he went off. What can you say?? They still got above a 2.0 on a show that aired the week before that originally aired 3 years ago.
-Angle replays
-Grind vs Smothers
1st Quarter – 1.7 [28,373 viewers]
-Shock/Summer angle
-classic clip
2cnd Quarter – 2.7 [45,162 viewers] [+16,789 viewers]
-Lawler video interview
-Tim Grind – interview
-“Hart’s Angels”
3rd Quarter – 2.5 [42,308 viewers] [-2,854 viewers]
-Hart/Lawler/Brian C interview
-Lawler/Brian C vs Lifeguards
4th Quarter 2.1 [35,761 viewers] [-6547 viewers]
12 Week Average: 2.7 [45,712 viewers]
12 week low – 1.9 [31,395 viewers] 12.22.07
12 week high – 4.0 [66,484 viewers] 11.17.07
From start to finish: [+7,388 viewers]
What was Memphis watching??
7.8 [131,206 viewers]
Wednesday, February 06, 2008
Check out the Cheap Heat Match of the Week
From the IWA:Deep South Carnage Cup '07 show in Pulaski, TN back in December, Here's the 6 Way Cruiserweight match featuring the Southern Saints vs. Amasis vs. Tim Donst vs. Chrisjen Hayme vs. Hydra. A good match, check it out. Also for more on the closing of IWA: Deep South, tune in to Cheap Heat Radio on Feb. 15th at 10am as we will talk to their announcer Smooth Plezing, and two of their top stars Insane Lane and Freak Show about the closing of the promotion and what it means to independent wrestling in Alabama.
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BOOK TOUR DATES CONFIRMED FOR THIS WEEKEND!!
**Friday night LAW Rector, AR
**Saturday – 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM – Newbern, TN @ the new Rebellion Wrestling League Building @ 1020 West Main, Newbern, TN
**Saturday night – TLCW –
**Sunday Afternoon in
Tuesday, February 05, 2008
United Wrestling League News
Fresh off their interview with Trent Van Drisse on 'Jerkin' the Curtain' last night, the West's sent out the following info today about their upcoming pay-per-view webcast that will now begin airing on March 9th. Also, check out Cheap Heat Radio on Feb 25th at 10am when we will talk to UWL announcer Michael St. John and on Friday March 7th at 10am, we will be joined by UWL Star Bull Buchanan. Here's the press release from the UWL.
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We have to move the PPV to Sunday, March 9 at 7:30pm due to problems we had Saturday. We will tape the show Saturday, March 8 in Piedmont and have it ready to watch Sunday night.
United Wrestling League is only one month away from its Ultimate Pro Wrestling Challenge. We thank everyone who has dropped by and we are so looking forward to our big kick off. We are putting the finishing touches on the event.
The "14" Pro Wrestlers are ready for the Ultimate Pro Wrestling Challenge. As we get closer some casualites have taken place but we march on as the "14" get ready but now having to protect their position in the UPWC for a single loss could cost them their chance. All eyes will be on Piedmont, AL as the "14" converge on the Piedmont Civic Center, Saturday, March 8, 2008.
Now here's the lineup of the Ultimate Pro Wrestling Challenge. Derrick King, Bull Dog Rains, Stan Lee, Orion Bishop, The Alabama Jawjacker -Damon Taz, L.O.T.R. Members - Johnny Slaughter and Kevin White and leader Jack Lord, Latin Star - Yaki, the Tap Master - Chris Badstreet, Mike Mason, Bull Buchanan and a new competitor known simply as the Machine. There will 14 men vying for the title of Ultimate Pro Wrestler. Who will be.
The "14" will begin the evening in one of the most exciting matches ever, the Blindfold Battle Royal. For anyone who has never seen this it's truely worth the price of admission alone. The only way to be eliminated is over the top rope. The "14" are in for the most grueling night they have ever been in. As they are eliminated they will be paired into the single elimination tournament. The last 2 will advance into round two. In the event of a double elimination the last man will advance into the 3rd round. So winning the Blindfold Battle Royal certainly gives an advantage. It's survival of the fittest in this one. No time to rest as a draw will end up in double elimination. At the end of this night no one will question who is the Utlimate Pro Wrestler.
Go to www.unitedwrestling.net for more information. For those wanting to join us live in Piedmont, plenty of good seats are still available for the event, click on "Buy Tickets" and get yours today. If you can't join us live then be with us for the Wrestlecast, pay per view webcast which will now air starting Sunday, March 9 at 7:30* p.m. est. Michael St. John and Bill "Superstar" Dundee will be calling the action. Don't forget "Wrestling Anytime/All the time by clicking the Wrestlevision logo to see Wrestlevision classics. That and a lot more on unitedwrestling.net, the home of the United Wrestling League, "Where wrestling is the point!".
RassleResults: RWA Jonesboro, AR 1.2.08 - Jamie Jay's Mom Gets Kicked!!
THE RESULTS
----Loose Cannon defeated Chris Steele…Deadly Dale beat Medieval…Rodney Mack presented his 5 minute White Boy Challenge and beat Gary Diamond again…Jazz beat Prince Tavian and
then Tavian challenged her for next week…
Grudge Match: Jamie Jay beat San Francisco Treat by DQ…Ali Stevens beat Loose Cannon pinning Rottn Randy.
----Over a 100 in the crowd…They ran a hot angle during the Jamie Jay vs SFT match. Treat brought out a chair so Jamie Jay’s mom could sit down and watch “her snot nosed punk kid get beat up.” SFT got DQ’ed for hitting the ref. He then went outside the ring and kicked Jay’s mom in the face. I love that!! They set up for a Lumberjack strap match next week with Jay vs SFT…Ali was suppose to work Randy, but he claim to have a hurt neck from last week, so Cannon jumped Ali. Finish had Ali pinning Randy, when he got in the ring to interfere. Ali this week vs Cameron Cage/Chazz Wesson in a handicap match. If Ali wins, then he gets 5 minutes with Randy...A correction on the RWA results from last week: Cannon and Medieval beat Steel and Dale in a tag match. They didn't have singles matches....the stuff with the cane was the finish to the tag match. Also, Rodney Mack did face Gary Diamond again later in the show. Gary came out taped up from the stuff earlier in the show. Rodney popped him with his big chain he brings to the ring with him and beat him. Gary bled big-time.
THE DIZZERT
----Aaron Polston, as many of you know, has been gone since the first week of this promotion. He stated on his myspace page, “I have now officially left RWA Wrestling as of January 23. I helped Frank Martin get Royal Wrestling Alliance started which was my plan. But due to personal & health issues I have decided to leave RWA Wrestling.” He goes on to say, “Stay tune to Myspace for update on when I plan to return with my own show.” ??? Polston has to be one of the most inconsistent promoters in this area. He starts and runs and bunch of shows and then he is gone..no he is back..no he is gone..and he will be back. LOL…San Francisco Treat is the booker of this show. If kicking Jay’s mom was his idea, then I will give him some credit.
----Loose Cannon defeated Chris Steele…Deadly Dale beat Medieval…Rodney Mack presented his 5 minute White Boy Challenge and beat Gary Diamond again…Jazz beat Prince Tavian and
then Tavian challenged her for next week…Grudge Match: Jamie Jay beat San Francisco Treat by DQ…Ali Stevens beat Loose Cannon pinning Rottn Randy.
----Over a 100 in the crowd…They ran a hot angle during the Jamie Jay vs SFT match. Treat brought out a chair so Jamie Jay’s mom could sit down and watch “her snot nosed punk kid get beat up.” SFT got DQ’ed for hitting the ref. He then went outside the ring and kicked Jay’s mom in the face. I love that!! They set up for a Lumberjack strap match next week with Jay vs SFT…Ali was suppose to work Randy, but he claim to have a hurt neck from last week, so Cannon jumped Ali. Finish had Ali pinning Randy, when he got in the ring to interfere. Ali this week vs Cameron Cage/Chazz Wesson in a handicap match. If Ali wins, then he gets 5 minutes with Randy...A correction on the RWA results from last week: Cannon and Medieval beat Steel and Dale in a tag match. They didn't have singles matches....the stuff with the cane was the finish to the tag match. Also, Rodney Mack did face Gary Diamond again later in the show. Gary came out taped up from the stuff earlier in the show. Rodney popped him with his big chain he brings to the ring with him and beat him. Gary bled big-time.
THE DIZZERT
----Aaron Polston, as many of you know, has been gone since the first week of this promotion. He stated on his myspace page, “I have now officially left RWA Wrestling as of January 23. I helped Frank Martin get Royal Wrestling Alliance started which was my plan. But due to personal & health issues I have decided to leave RWA Wrestling.” He goes on to say, “Stay tune to Myspace for update on when I plan to return with my own show.” ??? Polston has to be one of the most inconsistent promoters in this area. He starts and runs and bunch of shows and then he is gone..no he is back..no he is gone..and he will be back. LOL…San Francisco Treat is the booker of this show. If kicking Jay’s mom was his idea, then I will give him some credit.
RassleResults: ASWF Tuckerman, AR 1.02.08
Dirty Little Dave and Austin Lane comes out to celebrate but is interrupted by Chuck Fears. Then they make their match for later in the night for a shot at the title with Austin Being the ref.
“American Degenerates” [Morgan Lane/X-Kalibur] vs. “West Coast Mafia” [California Dream/Big Al] – No Contest.
Lucky vs. “The Franchise Player” Mike Anthony
Mike Anthony with the win then Mortimer Douglas came out and offered Mike a spot in Mortimer Douglas Inc. Mike turns it down then Silas Gives him 2 chokeslams.
1 Cody Only/Tommy Wayne beat “Bigg Rigg” Cody Murdoch/”Mr. Pyro” Ray Ray when Wayne pinned Ray with a sunset flip powerbomb.
“Human Highlight Reel” Austin Lane beat Malibu Matt with Ride of your Life.
Tim Hanson/Mac Daddy/Wild Bill/Demon X beat Casino Kid/Johnny Harper.
“The Irish Dragon” Scott Fury vs. Seth Sabre
Finish had Fury hit Sabre with the knee crusher and then went to get alcohol to blind him. While Fury is opening the bottle Seth hits sliced bread #2 and gets the pin.
Shot at the ASWF Title if Chuck Wins
Dirty Little Dave beat “Mr. Impact” Chuck Fears
The finish had Chuck make a comeback and went for the Cudagra but then Austin tried to hit Chuck but he ducked and hit Austin with a spine buster, Nikki came in to slap Chuck but he caught her and spanked her butt. Then hits Dave with a side effect, but Austin was knocked out so Chuck counts to 3 with Austin’s hand. Then celebrates but Commissioner Brian Edwards says Austin wasn’’t aware and so restarts the match and Dave hits Chuck with the chain for the 3 count.
----140+ paid with over 180 in building with a gate close to $840
“American Degenerates” [Morgan Lane/X-Kalibur] vs. “West Coast Mafia” [California Dream/Big Al] – No Contest.
Lucky vs. “The Franchise Player” Mike Anthony
Mike Anthony with the win then Mortimer Douglas came out and offered Mike a spot in Mortimer Douglas Inc. Mike turns it down then Silas Gives him 2 chokeslams.
1 Cody Only/Tommy Wayne beat “Bigg Rigg” Cody Murdoch/”Mr. Pyro” Ray Ray when Wayne pinned Ray with a sunset flip powerbomb.
“Human Highlight Reel” Austin Lane beat Malibu Matt with Ride of your Life.
Tim Hanson/Mac Daddy/Wild Bill/Demon X beat Casino Kid/Johnny Harper.
“The Irish Dragon” Scott Fury vs. Seth Sabre
Finish had Fury hit Sabre with the knee crusher and then went to get alcohol to blind him. While Fury is opening the bottle Seth hits sliced bread #2 and gets the pin.
Shot at the ASWF Title if Chuck Wins
Dirty Little Dave beat “Mr. Impact” Chuck Fears
The finish had Chuck make a comeback and went for the Cudagra but then Austin tried to hit Chuck but he ducked and hit Austin with a spine buster, Nikki came in to slap Chuck but he caught her and spanked her butt. Then hits Dave with a side effect, but Austin was knocked out so Chuck counts to 3 with Austin’s hand. Then celebrates but Commissioner Brian Edwards says Austin wasn’’t aware and so restarts the match and Dave hits Chuck with the chain for the 3 count.
----140+ paid with over 180 in building with a gate close to $840
A Piece of My Mind Feb 5th 2008 by "The Big Cheese" Sal Corrente
If you read my column regularly you are aware that many things I have to say about Jerry “The King Lawler” are not very positive. In fact, many are laced with sarcasm. This article will tell you about some of my earlier dealings with Jerry Lawler. Let me start out by saying that until I went to work for Memphis Wrestling I never had a bad experience with Jerry Lawler. I want to also say not only did I not have a bad experience with him but they were all actually great experiences.
This past weekend I was out driving on my way to meet Jimmy Hart for lunch in Tampa, Fl. and I drove past a building that I had worked in several times. It was the Manatee Civic Center in Palmetto, Fl. We did an IWA Television taping for Rob Russen in the building that was either for Sports Channel America or The Sunshine Network. On that show we had Diamond Dallas Page when he was still a commentator/ring announcer. It was also the first time I met the future and future ex- Mrs. Page Faulkinburg, Kimberly. We had commentary done by Lee Marshall. We had Steve Keirn, Kerry Von Erich, Chief Jules Strongbow, Robert Fuller, Tommy Rogers, Brickhouse Brown, Dennis Knight(The future Mideon) along with long time often televised enhancement talent like Bob Cook and many others.
I was the booker for the company it was really only Rob and I working on things which in retrospect was a mistake. We should have hired someone like Lawler to help since he had been working on television for years. We knew what we were doing but there were way too many moving parts for the amount of backstage staff that we had. I can remember having to get everyone together in the dressing room because things were not working out. We were not getting the right amount of time out of guys we were trying to give TV time to. So I was rather upset that we weren’t hitting our times. So in frustration I said "look you guys all want TV time. I give it to you and you’re in and out of the ring in two minutes". At that point everyone was quiet and listening and Jerry Lawler said "Sal, just tell us what you want and you will get it". I can’t remember anything else about that night in a negative way. It’s funny but something that stayed in my mind so clearly over the years especially how young I was at the time. This event happened on March 24th 1990, I was twenty seven years old at the time. I remember Lawler doing that like it was yesterday and have told many people this story. In court Jerry Lawler testified that he had no recollection of ever working for me in the past. It’s funny but it may have been one of his only truthful statements made under oath. I truly believe he had no recollection of me or that night.
On another night in the same building Jerry “The King” Lawler worked with Bam Bam Bigelow. I was the referee for that match and as always Rob Russen’s booker. I can remember Jerry being so funny in the ring that I had a hard time keeping a straight face. At one point Jerry said "Sal stop laughing" and I said "Jerry I can’t. Shut up would ya". We had a great match where I took a splash from Bam Bam in the turnbuckle. I think Jerry pulled me into it. You know for a big man and a legit tough guy Bam Bam was light as a feather I never felt him. Once again, a great night and another excellent experience with Jerry Lawler.
In our final time in that building we used my long time friend The Junkyard Dog vs. Jerry “The King” Lawler for the title. On this night I borrowed a finish from “The American Dream” Dusty Rhodes. I also had the services of Paul E.Dangerously for the night. I was a part of this finish one night in Baltimore as a referee for a match with Dusty Rhodes vs. Barry Windham with J.J. Dillon. The match starts and JYD is getting the best of Lawler. He eventually goes to the back and comes out with Dangerously. At some point in the match JYD puts the sleeper hold on and they back up towards the ropes. When they get close enough to the ropes Lawler reaches back and Heyman slips on my handy dandy “brass knuckles” that I carried around for years on to Lawler’s right hand. He grabs me by the shirt and hits me with the brass knuckles knocking me our cold. While I am down Lawler goes unconscious and a second referee declares JYD the new champion as Lawler eventually succumbed to the sleeper hold. I was carried to the back. Once I got back there I stuck my head in the shower and soaked it. I came back out looking revived and told DDP to announce that Lawler had been disqualified before he lost consciousness. It worked very well that night as it had in Baltimore.
There are other stories of matches with me as a referee and Jerry Lawler in them. I can remember at least two others with Lawler against Austin Idol in Philadelphia where Jerry was really really funny. I have no idea how I kept a straight face at the time. I still laugh to this day when thinking about it. There was also the night that Jerry wrestled Curt Henning in Ct. on an AWA show which I was booked on by AWA Vice President at the time Rob Russen. That was the show we booked Mick Foley on to be sure that Jerry and Wahoo McDaniel saw him. I wanted Mick to get a break and that night he did.
One might wonder how with all this past history between us that Jerry Lawler could forget someone who he worked with and for on numerous occasions. I wonder myself but perhaps he just doesn’t have a great memory. There could be some other theories on that but only Lawler knows the truth.
I didn’t give all the detail, but if I had it would have all been positive. I never had reason to have a problem with Lawler until my days in Memphis Wrestling. It’s a shame that he either let ego or a lack of understanding cause him to attack me and change my perspective on many things in this business. A story like this can only confirm that what’s important to some is very unimportant to others. It also brings to mind the Christmas movie "It’s a Wonderful Life" and the story behind it. Many times we don’t realize how we touch someone else’s life especially when we only interact with them on a short or very limited basis.
The picture for this article was taken somewhere in the Carolina’s after a match. It’s me and the late Pistol Pez Whatley. I can say Pez was one of the easiest guys that I have ever been in a ring with and I always appreciated how great he made me look in the ring.
This has been a piece of my mind
RassleResults: ASWF Tuckerman, AR 1.02.08
Dirty Little Dave and Austin Lane comes out to celebrate but is interrupted by Chuck Fears. Then they make their match for later in the night for a shot at the title with Austin Being the ref.
“American Degenerates” [Morgan Lane/X-Kalibur] vs. “West Coast Mafia” [California Dream/Big Al] – No Contest.
Lucky vs. “The Franchise Player” Mike Anthony
Mike Anthony with the win then Mortimer Douglas came out and offered Mike a spot in Mortimer Douglas Inc. Mike turns it down then Silas Gives him 2 chokeslams.
1 Cody Only/Tommy Wayne beat “Bigg Rigg” Cody Murdoch/”Mr. Pyro” Ray Ray when Wayne pinned Ray with a sunset flip powerbomb.
“Human Highlight Reel” Austin Lane beat Malibu Matt with Ride of your Life.
Tim Hanson/Mac Daddy/Wild Bill/Demon X beat Casino Kid/Johnny Harper.
“The Irish Dragon” Scott Fury vs. Seth Sabre
Finish had Fury hit Sabre with the knee crusher and then went to get alcohol to blind him. While Fury is opening the bottle Seth hits sliced bread #2 and gets the pin.
Shot at the ASWF Title if Chuck Wins
Dirty Little Dave beat “Mr. Impact” Chuck Fears
The finish had Chuck make a comeback and went for the Cudagra but then Austin tried to hit Chuck but he ducked and hit Austin with a spine buster, Nikki came in to slap Chuck but he caught her and spanked her butt. Then hits Dave with a side effect, but Austin was knocked out so Chuck counts to 3 with Austin’s hand. Then celebrates but Commissioner Brian Edwards says Austin wasn’’t aware and so restarts the match and Dave hits Chuck with the chain for the 3 count.
----140+ paid with over 180 in building with a gate close to $840
“American Degenerates” [Morgan Lane/X-Kalibur] vs. “West Coast Mafia” [California Dream/Big Al] – No Contest.
Lucky vs. “The Franchise Player” Mike Anthony
Mike Anthony with the win then Mortimer Douglas came out and offered Mike a spot in Mortimer Douglas Inc. Mike turns it down then Silas Gives him 2 chokeslams.
1 Cody Only/Tommy Wayne beat “Bigg Rigg” Cody Murdoch/”Mr. Pyro” Ray Ray when Wayne pinned Ray with a sunset flip powerbomb.
“Human Highlight Reel” Austin Lane beat Malibu Matt with Ride of your Life.
Tim Hanson/Mac Daddy/Wild Bill/Demon X beat Casino Kid/Johnny Harper.
“The Irish Dragon” Scott Fury vs. Seth Sabre
Finish had Fury hit Sabre with the knee crusher and then went to get alcohol to blind him. While Fury is opening the bottle Seth hits sliced bread #2 and gets the pin.
Shot at the ASWF Title if Chuck Wins
Dirty Little Dave beat “Mr. Impact” Chuck Fears
The finish had Chuck make a comeback and went for the Cudagra but then Austin tried to hit Chuck but he ducked and hit Austin with a spine buster, Nikki came in to slap Chuck but he caught her and spanked her butt. Then hits Dave with a side effect, but Austin was knocked out so Chuck counts to 3 with Austin’s hand. Then celebrates but Commissioner Brian Edwards says Austin wasn’’t aware and so restarts the match and Dave hits Chuck with the chain for the 3 count.
----140+ paid with over 180 in building with a gate close to $840
Monday, February 04, 2008
Paul Heyman Returns!!
----Heyman has always been one of my favorites and got his first big break in Memphis. Where has he been?? What is he doing now? CLICK HERE to find out.
RassleResults: NBW Dyersburug, TN 2.02.08 - RESULTS AND THE DIRT!!
THE RESULTS
----The show started with The Riot Squad coming out to what was suppose to be a contract signing for next weeks Heavyweight Championship match . The Riot Squad was waiting in the ring for Dustin Starr but Chris Rocker came out and said that Dustin was not there but he had faith in Dustin and he would be there to help defend the tag belts unless The Riot Squad knew something he didn’t. Chris Rocker signed the contract for Dustin and stated that if Dustin didn’t show up he would find a partner. Mark told Rocker that the contract they signed for the tag title shot was with Dustin and Rocker NOT Rocker and some JOE BLOW [aka Jeremy Moore..sorry I couldn’t resist] and that if Dustin didn’t show up he would have to give The Riot Squad the belts OR take on both Mark and Rob by himself.
Buckwheat def. Sicilian Kid
Arnez def. Sgt Shakedown
Tim Edwards def. K.O. Jason Mathews
Mark Justice and Jeremy Moore fought all over the building then to the back for a double countout
Southern Pride ( Kilo and Redneck) def C4P ( Motley and Big Red)
Riot Squad ( Mark and Rob Justice) def. Chris Rocker to win the tag belts
---- Around 100 paid with 125 in the building crowd was up due to postering this week – they should do that EVERY week…After intermission Jeremy Moore called out Mark Justice and stated since Mark tried to take him out last week he want Mark in the ring right now if he was man enough because Jeremy was going to take out Mark tonight . The two of them fought all over the place then eventually to the back for the double count out….The SP vs C4P finish was Motley was holding Redneck – Big Red came in for closeline with Redneck ducking and Red hitting Cruz sending him over top rope. Red went for a powerbomb and Redneck went for a sunset flip with Kilo superkicking Big Red…Before the main event got underway Jimmy Tidwell went to the mic and told Allen Walker he knew that since Dustin wasn’t going to be there that everyone knew Rocker would DO ANYTHING to keep the tag belts EVEN CHEAT so we had it put in the contract that Chris signed for Dustin that if Rocker got caught cheating or if Rocker was disqualified for any reason the belts still changed…Finish of the main event had Rocker make a comeback on Rob and eventually hit his superkick and both men where down. Jimmy Tidwell drew the ref while Mark rolled Rob out of the ring and went for Hard Justice. Rocker wiggled out sending Mark into the ropes for a superkick on Mark. By the time the ref turned around Jeremy Moore had made it to the apron and Rocker went for the hot tag. Jeremy came in and started blasting Mark and the ref called for the bell. Due to the stipulation that it had to be Rocker and Starr defending their belts the ref DQed Rocker. Mark Justice went to the mic and told Jeremy Moore that that was exactly what he wanted and that Jeremy did his job very well. Rocker started asking Moore what Justice was talking about.
THE DIRT
----All said parties are happy now as one has taken over the concession, so don’t look for any kind of take over…Starr did no show. Starr and Jeff McDonald had words last week when Starr said some improper things to Jeff about this wife. Jeff apparently pushed Starr, but all was settled down quick. Starr still has one of the NBW Tag Titles in his possession…Chris Rocker and Jimmy Tidwell also had words backstage. Apparently in front of all the fans, Tidwell/Moore were seen talking. Why is the first thing I had to ask about this?? If you going to sell any kind of HEAT – you can NOT be seen in the building together. Even though they could turn it into an angle with what Justice said at the end. LOL Rocker/Tidwell started fussing back and forth, when finally Tidwell told Rocker to sit down or HE would sit him down. Rocker sit down…Both Rocker/Starr may be done here…I am not sure if I have mentioned, but Gaylon Ray, Jon Roberts and Just Joe are all gone from the promotion…Tavian Hart is now working for NBW after getting into a “cat fight” with Sue Young at the TLCW Dyersburg, TN on 10.18.08. Young told Hart to slap her and I have heard three or four stories from that point. Tavian was thrown out of the building and told not to return…NBW cast and crew were happy with the turnout of the TLCW show, which drew less than 50 people. It has not hurt their attendance…Tank does not work for the promotion any more because they say he is not “reliable”. Moore apparently fired him in front of all the boys, but has not called Tank to tell him he is not needed anymore.
----The show started with The Riot Squad coming out to what was suppose to be a contract signing for next weeks Heavyweight Championship match . The Riot Squad was waiting in the ring for Dustin Starr but Chris Rocker came out and said that Dustin was not there but he had faith in Dustin and he would be there to help defend the tag belts unless The Riot Squad knew something he didn’t. Chris Rocker signed the contract for Dustin and stated that if Dustin didn’t show up he would find a partner. Mark told Rocker that the contract they signed for the tag title shot was with Dustin and Rocker NOT Rocker and some JOE BLOW [aka Jeremy Moore..sorry I couldn’t resist] and that if Dustin didn’t show up he would have to give The Riot Squad the belts OR take on both Mark and Rob by himself.
Buckwheat def. Sicilian Kid
Arnez def. Sgt Shakedown
Tim Edwards def. K.O. Jason Mathews
Mark Justice and Jeremy Moore fought all over the building then to the back for a double countout
Southern Pride ( Kilo and Redneck) def C4P ( Motley and Big Red)
Riot Squad ( Mark and Rob Justice) def. Chris Rocker to win the tag belts
---- Around 100 paid with 125 in the building crowd was up due to postering this week – they should do that EVERY week…After intermission Jeremy Moore called out Mark Justice and stated since Mark tried to take him out last week he want Mark in the ring right now if he was man enough because Jeremy was going to take out Mark tonight . The two of them fought all over the place then eventually to the back for the double count out….The SP vs C4P finish was Motley was holding Redneck – Big Red came in for closeline with Redneck ducking and Red hitting Cruz sending him over top rope. Red went for a powerbomb and Redneck went for a sunset flip with Kilo superkicking Big Red…Before the main event got underway Jimmy Tidwell went to the mic and told Allen Walker he knew that since Dustin wasn’t going to be there that everyone knew Rocker would DO ANYTHING to keep the tag belts EVEN CHEAT so we had it put in the contract that Chris signed for Dustin that if Rocker got caught cheating or if Rocker was disqualified for any reason the belts still changed…Finish of the main event had Rocker make a comeback on Rob and eventually hit his superkick and both men where down. Jimmy Tidwell drew the ref while Mark rolled Rob out of the ring and went for Hard Justice. Rocker wiggled out sending Mark into the ropes for a superkick on Mark. By the time the ref turned around Jeremy Moore had made it to the apron and Rocker went for the hot tag. Jeremy came in and started blasting Mark and the ref called for the bell. Due to the stipulation that it had to be Rocker and Starr defending their belts the ref DQed Rocker. Mark Justice went to the mic and told Jeremy Moore that that was exactly what he wanted and that Jeremy did his job very well. Rocker started asking Moore what Justice was talking about.
THE DIRT
----All said parties are happy now as one has taken over the concession, so don’t look for any kind of take over…Starr did no show. Starr and Jeff McDonald had words last week when Starr said some improper things to Jeff about this wife. Jeff apparently pushed Starr, but all was settled down quick. Starr still has one of the NBW Tag Titles in his possession…Chris Rocker and Jimmy Tidwell also had words backstage. Apparently in front of all the fans, Tidwell/Moore were seen talking. Why is the first thing I had to ask about this?? If you going to sell any kind of HEAT – you can NOT be seen in the building together. Even though they could turn it into an angle with what Justice said at the end. LOL Rocker/Tidwell started fussing back and forth, when finally Tidwell told Rocker to sit down or HE would sit him down. Rocker sit down…Both Rocker/Starr may be done here…I am not sure if I have mentioned, but Gaylon Ray, Jon Roberts and Just Joe are all gone from the promotion…Tavian Hart is now working for NBW after getting into a “cat fight” with Sue Young at the TLCW Dyersburg, TN on 10.18.08. Young told Hart to slap her and I have heard three or four stories from that point. Tavian was thrown out of the building and told not to return…NBW cast and crew were happy with the turnout of the TLCW show, which drew less than 50 people. It has not hurt their attendance…Tank does not work for the promotion any more because they say he is not “reliable”. Moore apparently fired him in front of all the boys, but has not called Tank to tell him he is not needed anymore.
RassleResults: ICW Keesler Air Force Biloxi, MS
----Wade Garrett & Kent Truth beat Mercury McCloud & Cameron Cage…Danielle beat Passion…John Saxon d. Steve Anthony…Vito d. Orlando Jordon….ICW Title Ali Stevens beat Clarice [billed as 7ft, 450 lbs]… Kipp James beat Rick Stiener
----I was told the the House was standing room only and got a estimate of 500-600 in the crowd.
----I was told the the House was standing room only and got a estimate of 500-600 in the crowd.
RassleResults: VOW Millersville, TN 2.02.08
----Omar Akbar (1/2 of the Insurgency) defeated Richard Cranium...BKNY defeated Anthony Bravado (1/2 of the New York Power Syndicate) w/ Jason Static by DQ...Anthony Jude Cervantes defeated Shawn Hoodrich..."Naughty by Nature" (Rude and Pokerface) defeated "Totally Awesome" (Kamikaze Kid and Sucio)...T.J. Harley defeated Jason Static (1/2 of the New York Power Syndicate) w/ Anthony Bravado.
----60 in the crowd…Static jumped in on the BKNY/Bravado match for the DQ. Harley tried to make the save, but caught a beatdown, too. A.M. Vision (Who was one of the hosts of the show), called the NYPS off, saying to save Harley for the main event….BKNY came out during the Harley/Static match and brawled with Bravado. I was told Static vs Harley was the best bout Hoodrich was fighting for a spot on the VOW roster. Vision (co-founder of VOW with Cervantes) said he felt Hoodrich wasn't worthy and had to go through someone to get a spot. Cervantes won after blowing glitter in Hoodrich's face, which led to a pin. Cervantes granted Hoodrich another chance at the next show…VOW returns to Millersville Saturday, March 8…Also, you can check out some of the guys from the show here - http://www.derbycitywrestling.com/. SAW also uses some of the guys from DCW. Lennox Lightfoot from the Tribal Nation and Damian Adams both work for DCW and SAW, I believe.
----60 in the crowd…Static jumped in on the BKNY/Bravado match for the DQ. Harley tried to make the save, but caught a beatdown, too. A.M. Vision (Who was one of the hosts of the show), called the NYPS off, saying to save Harley for the main event….BKNY came out during the Harley/Static match and brawled with Bravado. I was told Static vs Harley was the best bout Hoodrich was fighting for a spot on the VOW roster. Vision (co-founder of VOW with Cervantes) said he felt Hoodrich wasn't worthy and had to go through someone to get a spot. Cervantes won after blowing glitter in Hoodrich's face, which led to a pin. Cervantes granted Hoodrich another chance at the next show…VOW returns to Millersville Saturday, March 8…Also, you can check out some of the guys from the show here - http://www.derbycitywrestling.com/. SAW also uses some of the guys from DCW. Lennox Lightfoot from the Tribal Nation and Damian Adams both work for DCW and SAW, I believe.
C.H.R. w/Kevin White rescheduled for Friday 2/8 at 10am
The Kevin White interview that was supposed to take place this morning has been rescheduled for this Friday Feb. 8th at 10am cst. Be sure to check it out, it should be a great interview.
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RassleResults: LAW Rector, AR 2.01.08
Gary J over Pierre Abernathy
Brandon Espinosa over Sgt. Savage
Idol Bane over Slim Pickens
Arnez & ???? over Tag Team Champions Rockin' Randy and Johnny Vinyl
"The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony over "Superman" Jason Reed to retain LAW Championship
----40 plus paid w/ 50-60 in building with a gate over $200…Jeff O'Dell and TGB opened the show. Jeff O'Dell said that he was tired of people saying that he was an unfair owner and he protects Greg Anthony and LAW Championship so as a sign of "Good Faith" tonight we will have the first ever LAW Luck of the Draw. Two sets of numbers 1-4. Every singles wrestler draws a number and wrestlers with like numbers wrestling each other. "The Golden Boy" of course already had number 1 and whomever drew the other number 1 would be granted a rare LAW Title Match!...Idol Bane defeated Slim Pickens with “The Ghost of Andy Kaufman” in a very good match…The tag team titles were on the line again in a handicap match. After the numbers game became too much for Arnez he was finally able to hit a desperation double clothesline on the tag team champions. Suddenly The Asylum's music hit... an unknown man dressed like The Asylum [Pappy doing this angle as this is first time Rector as ever seen him] came to the ring and stood in Arnez's corner with his hand out. Arnez made the tag and the unknown man who was well near the 300 pound mark started bumping the tag champs all over the place before eventually knocking them out of the ring. The tag champs scurried to the back and took the count out loss. Arnez made his way to his feet and stood eye to eye with the unknown man. Some fans thought that they were going to fight themselves but Arnez raised the unknown man's arm and The Asylum's music played. They are running an angle where the fans are wondering, “Do we have a NEW ASYLUM? Who is the unknown man?” I think they might be disappointed if Psycho doesn’t show back up and was scared that this might blow up in their face, since Pappy looks so much like Psycho. Some fans might be thinking he is trying to rip him off...In the main event, "The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony and Jeff O'Dell came to the ring confident that whomever had #1 would be surely defeated. Jeff & TGB called for the wrestler with #1 and an unfamiliar music played and a man dressed in street clothes came out holding up the #1 but then "Superman" Jason Reed came out behind him! Jason Reed made it clear that he was a former LAW Champion and that he was here to kick TGB's ass and take his title back. Jeff and TGB were visibally upset with TGB yelling "How did "Superman" Jason Reed get in the building!" TGB calmed down and told Jason Reed that yes, he was a former champion but that was in "HIS LAW" in "TGB's LAW" he is BFF with the owner and he can say that there is no main event tonight! There is no title match, so good night. As TGB and O'Dell start to leave, Jason Reed tells TGB that he has known him 10 years and he never thought until this very moment that TGB was a Chicken. TGB told the ref to ring the bell as Jeff O'Dell pleaded with him not to go through with it. Superman had alot very close counts that would have leave with the LAW Championship but in the end Idol Bane hit Jason Reed with a chair and Greg Anthony picked up the 1,2,3. After the match Idol Bane was going to deliver “The Ghost of Andy Kaufman” to Jason Reed on a steel chair and Brandon Espinosa's music hit... Idol dropped Reed and him and TGB said if Espinosa was truly FEARLESS then step in the ring two men! Brandon without hesitation slide into the ring and started delivering solid right hands to both TGB and Bane before Idol hit him with a big boot, Idol was fixing to give him “The Ghost of Andy Kaufman” on a chair when TGB stopped him and said that he wanted him. TGB delivered two Golden Guillotines on a steel chair to Brandon Espinosa to end the night.
Brandon Espinosa over Sgt. Savage
Idol Bane over Slim Pickens
Arnez & ???? over Tag Team Champions Rockin' Randy and Johnny Vinyl
"The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony over "Superman" Jason Reed to retain LAW Championship
----40 plus paid w/ 50-60 in building with a gate over $200…Jeff O'Dell and TGB opened the show. Jeff O'Dell said that he was tired of people saying that he was an unfair owner and he protects Greg Anthony and LAW Championship so as a sign of "Good Faith" tonight we will have the first ever LAW Luck of the Draw. Two sets of numbers 1-4. Every singles wrestler draws a number and wrestlers with like numbers wrestling each other. "The Golden Boy" of course already had number 1 and whomever drew the other number 1 would be granted a rare LAW Title Match!...Idol Bane defeated Slim Pickens with “The Ghost of Andy Kaufman” in a very good match…The tag team titles were on the line again in a handicap match. After the numbers game became too much for Arnez he was finally able to hit a desperation double clothesline on the tag team champions. Suddenly The Asylum's music hit... an unknown man dressed like The Asylum [Pappy doing this angle as this is first time Rector as ever seen him] came to the ring and stood in Arnez's corner with his hand out. Arnez made the tag and the unknown man who was well near the 300 pound mark started bumping the tag champs all over the place before eventually knocking them out of the ring. The tag champs scurried to the back and took the count out loss. Arnez made his way to his feet and stood eye to eye with the unknown man. Some fans thought that they were going to fight themselves but Arnez raised the unknown man's arm and The Asylum's music played. They are running an angle where the fans are wondering, “Do we have a NEW ASYLUM? Who is the unknown man?” I think they might be disappointed if Psycho doesn’t show back up and was scared that this might blow up in their face, since Pappy looks so much like Psycho. Some fans might be thinking he is trying to rip him off...In the main event, "The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony and Jeff O'Dell came to the ring confident that whomever had #1 would be surely defeated. Jeff & TGB called for the wrestler with #1 and an unfamiliar music played and a man dressed in street clothes came out holding up the #1 but then "Superman" Jason Reed came out behind him! Jason Reed made it clear that he was a former LAW Champion and that he was here to kick TGB's ass and take his title back. Jeff and TGB were visibally upset with TGB yelling "How did "Superman" Jason Reed get in the building!" TGB calmed down and told Jason Reed that yes, he was a former champion but that was in "HIS LAW" in "TGB's LAW" he is BFF with the owner and he can say that there is no main event tonight! There is no title match, so good night. As TGB and O'Dell start to leave, Jason Reed tells TGB that he has known him 10 years and he never thought until this very moment that TGB was a Chicken. TGB told the ref to ring the bell as Jeff O'Dell pleaded with him not to go through with it. Superman had alot very close counts that would have leave with the LAW Championship but in the end Idol Bane hit Jason Reed with a chair and Greg Anthony picked up the 1,2,3. After the match Idol Bane was going to deliver “The Ghost of Andy Kaufman” to Jason Reed on a steel chair and Brandon Espinosa's music hit... Idol dropped Reed and him and TGB said if Espinosa was truly FEARLESS then step in the ring two men! Brandon without hesitation slide into the ring and started delivering solid right hands to both TGB and Bane before Idol hit him with a big boot, Idol was fixing to give him “The Ghost of Andy Kaufman” on a chair when TGB stopped him and said that he wanted him. TGB delivered two Golden Guillotines on a steel chair to Brandon Espinosa to end the night.
Memphis Wrestling TV Report Rerun Season 2.02.08
----To see what happened last night on Memphis Wrestling Rerun Season, then just CLICK HERE. They aired the same freakin show as they aired last weekend!!! How does Corey Maclin not have some control over something like this?? It will be interesting to see if he gets good ratings.
Ron & Rodney West on "Jerkin' The Curtain" radio Monday, Feb. 4th at 10 PM CST
Legendary southern pro wrestling referee Ron West, along with one of his sons Rodney West, will be my guests on "Jerkin' The Curtain" radio tomorrow night, Feb. 4th at 10 PM central time. They will be discussing United Wrestling League airing a PPV on the Internet on March 9th. Ron West will also discuss his long career as a referee. Expect several great and interesting stories to be told. Should be a good to check out for anyone interested in pro wrestling history in the south. We will take live callers during the show, dial (347) 945-5503 to be a part of it, and we'll also ask e-mail questions on the air. Send any e-mail questions to tvd65@hotmail.com. Trent Van Drisse
RassleResults: SAW Columbia, TM 2.02.08
Southern All-Star Wrestling drew 140 for their first Saturday night show in Columbia at Freddie's Auction House. That number is considerably better than what NWA Main event had been drawing over the last 6 months of their run.
1. Shane Morton beat Void.
2. Shawn Reed beat Tatsu.
3. Arrick Andrews beat Jason James.
4. Chris Cain beat Chris Eckos.
5. LAST MAN STANDING: Boogie Woogie Boy (with Miss Boogie) beat Hammerjack (with Paul Adams). During Boogie's post match celebration, Adams hit Boogie from behind with a chair and went after Miss Boogie. When Boogie made it back up and went to her aid, Hammerjack nailed him from behind. Hammerjack & Adams worked him over until Arrick Andrews chased them off.
SAW returns to Freddie's Auction House in Columbia, TN on Saturday, February 16th with Boogie Woogie Boy vs Rick Santel, Hammerjack vs Arrick Andrews, a rematch between Chris Eckos and Chris Cain, Anita Page, Shawn Reed, Void, and more to be announced on TV and at www.SouthernWrestling.net.
You can watch SAW's weekly TV show on www.thesuperstation.tv.
Credit: Larry Goodman & mid-southern wrestling message board
1. Shane Morton beat Void.
2. Shawn Reed beat Tatsu.
3. Arrick Andrews beat Jason James.
4. Chris Cain beat Chris Eckos.
5. LAST MAN STANDING: Boogie Woogie Boy (with Miss Boogie) beat Hammerjack (with Paul Adams). During Boogie's post match celebration, Adams hit Boogie from behind with a chair and went after Miss Boogie. When Boogie made it back up and went to her aid, Hammerjack nailed him from behind. Hammerjack & Adams worked him over until Arrick Andrews chased them off.
SAW returns to Freddie's Auction House in Columbia, TN on Saturday, February 16th with Boogie Woogie Boy vs Rick Santel, Hammerjack vs Arrick Andrews, a rematch between Chris Eckos and Chris Cain, Anita Page, Shawn Reed, Void, and more to be announced on TV and at www.SouthernWrestling.net.
You can watch SAW's weekly TV show on www.thesuperstation.tv.
Credit: Larry Goodman & mid-southern wrestling message board
Our Condolences.....
----I would like to ask for your thoughts and prayers to go out to my brother Christian Jacobs and his girlfriend Krissy. They are going through a really tough time right now due to the loss of their baby right at the 5 month mark. The baby was diagnosed having “Edwards syndrome”, which is a genetic disorder. This is a rare condition that the fatality rate is almost 100%, but with the parents really not knowing WHEN it will happen. If the baby is born alive, then they have only a 5% chance of lasting a year. RRO offers are deepest condolences and will keep you in our thoughts.
RassleResults: USWO Nashville, TN 2.01.08
Lee Cross b Dyronic (w/Lisa Fayzon) and Rob C and Damien Payne (w/Fetish) in a 4-way when Fayzon turned on Dyronic, powdering him, then announced Cross as her new client
Steven Green b Super Delirious Black Ninja
J-5 & Tim Renesto (w/Charming Charles) b New York Gangster & Justin Spade when J-5 pinned Spade
Mark Anthony (w/Charming Charles) b Tracy Smothers after using Charles' cane while ref Mark Owen was distracted
Petey Wright b JC Crowe and Shawn Hoodrich in a 3-way when Wright pinned Crowe
Mitch Ryder b Steve O
USWO Tag Team Champions Quinton Quarisma & Jay Phoenix b LT Falk & Cousin Jason X by reverse decision in a "scientific" match when ref Nick White saw a chain on Falk after he rolled up Phoenix for a pin
USWO Champion Kid Kash b Chris Michaels when Mitch Ryder came out and offered Michaels a chain, but Michaels refused and argued with Ryder which allowed Kash to schoolboy him for the pin.
----139 in the crowd with a gate close to $1,500. This was the biggest crowd for USWO since going to this building...Ryder and Michaels attacked Kash post-match, setting up a 3-way for the title next week. Also Quarisma/Phoenix vs LT Falk/Cousin Jason X will be a 2/3 falls rematch. Jeff "The Crippler" Daniels stopped by for a while.
Credit: Jimmie Daniel
Steven Green b Super Delirious Black Ninja
J-5 & Tim Renesto (w/Charming Charles) b New York Gangster & Justin Spade when J-5 pinned Spade
Mark Anthony (w/Charming Charles) b Tracy Smothers after using Charles' cane while ref Mark Owen was distracted
Petey Wright b JC Crowe and Shawn Hoodrich in a 3-way when Wright pinned Crowe
Mitch Ryder b Steve O
USWO Tag Team Champions Quinton Quarisma & Jay Phoenix b LT Falk & Cousin Jason X by reverse decision in a "scientific" match when ref Nick White saw a chain on Falk after he rolled up Phoenix for a pin
USWO Champion Kid Kash b Chris Michaels when Mitch Ryder came out and offered Michaels a chain, but Michaels refused and argued with Ryder which allowed Kash to schoolboy him for the pin.
----139 in the crowd with a gate close to $1,500. This was the biggest crowd for USWO since going to this building...Ryder and Michaels attacked Kash post-match, setting up a 3-way for the title next week. Also Quarisma/Phoenix vs LT Falk/Cousin Jason X will be a 2/3 falls rematch. Jeff "The Crippler" Daniels stopped by for a while.
Credit: Jimmie Daniel
Lesner Footage!!
----For those wanting to see the Lesner fight last night, here is footage of it. CLICK HERE!!! Funny thing is that when I first started this site part of the slogan was, "NO MMA", but with a guy that was so popular in the wrestling world, it would be hard not to post things about him.
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