Flashback!! 8.14.04 & 8.28.04

Art of a Promo III

----This flashback features two promos from Terry Funk – it has the 8.14 and 8.28.04 promos. I am having some technical difficulties so I had to “borrow” this from a video already posted on youtube.com. After you watch this, you will think Funk is a total nut and you believe he is going to try to kill Jerry Lawler. I don’t believe the whole 8.21.04 promo airs and I will post the complete transcript of it in next week’s Flashback. The week after that, I will go over the full results of the 8.28.04 Throwback II show with complete gate and thoughts from Funk’s book about it. Funk talks about these promos here talking about them being half-shoots. The people believed!!

“Good promos are half-shoots, all the time. In order to do a good promos, you have to ready to damn near shoot. There’s an artistry to it – you have to live, breathe and believe what you’re saying and doing.”

“Junior and I also had a long feud with the Brisco brothers that played off of the same type of thing. It went back to our families – we claimed they were trying to dominate wrestling, and that we were the one, truly great family in the profession.”

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The Ratings: Memphis Wrestling TV 3.15.08 - LOWEST RATING EVER!!!!

----It does not surprise me that I am writing this, but Saturday night’s Memphis Wrestling show scored the lowest rating EVER with a 1.1 [19,139 viewers] rating. The first and second quarters are the two lowest quarters I have ever seen ratings. The first 30 minutes of the show was seen by an average of 13,851 viewers. That is so sad. The Funk interview was in the highest rated quarter with 30,388 viewers. Nothing else good can be said about this rating. The fans have turned it off and if they don’t do something fast, then when they do start airing new shows, it is going to take a lot to get them back.

-Corey intro
-Jerry & Jimmy is run off
-Corey Maclin video
-Brian C/Assassins angle [start]
1st quarter .68 [11,417 viewers]

-Brian C/Assassins angle [finish]
-Assassins vs Kid/Koko
-Lawler/Hart interview
2cnd Quarter .97 [16,285 viewers] [+4868 viewers]

-Funk interview
-Lawler vs Starr
3rd Quarter 1.8 [30,388 viewers] [+14,103 viewers]

-Dundee interview
-Kamala/Dundee angle
-Brian C/Shock vs DK/White
4th Quarter 1.1 [18,468 viewers] [-11,920 viewers]

12 Week Average: 2.4 [40,190 viewers]
12 week low – 1.1 [25,352] 3.15.08
12 Week High 3.5 [58,762 viewers] 1.12.08
Start to finish [+7051 viewers]

What was Memphis Watching??
News Channel 3 [1/2] CSI Miami [3] Saturday Night Live [4] 9.8 [164,238 viewers]

Southern All-Star Wrestling - Episode 36

Airdate March 15, 2008 on Comcast 74 in Nashville
Taped on February 29, 2008 at the SAW Arena in Millersville, Tn

Showtime All-star Wrestling is now available on the internet at thesuperstation.tv/saw.html.

Dramatic music. No voiceover. The video speaks for itself---Southern All-star Wrestling promoter T. J. Weatherby presents Showtime All-star Wrestling.

LAST WEEK! Miss Boogie thwarts interference by “Towel Boy” Paul Adams. Boogie Boy then pins Rick Santel with Boogie Blaster…Paul says something needs to be done around here to settle things between him and her…Chrisjen Hayme makes a spectacular debut winning with a 450 splash…The Tennessee Violence Authority hits the ring on Arrick Andrews. Boogie made the save with a one on two shellacking of TVA. Santel joined the party and it was Boogie beatdown…Rookie Drew Haskins upsets Big Rig Bully with a roll up…Tatsu nails TV Champion Nore Havoc with bicycle kick. He pulls off the mask to reveal your new SAW Television Champion, Damian Adams.

Michael St. John and Jack Johnson did the opening with a gigantic new Showtime All-star Wrestling logo as the background. The tag line now has St. John saying “It’s Showtime” before Johnson’s “SAW starts now!”

...Tto the ring with a new look - Bleachers on the hard camera side. A new entrance ramp. Softer lighting.

(1) Damian Adams beat Big Rig Bully to retain the SAW TV Title in 5:45. St. John referred to Bully as “an 0 for.” Damian kicked off the ropes for a flashy side headlock takeover, Damian went for it again and Bully countered with a back suplex. As Bully worked over Damian’s back, St. John said he wasn’t making his pin attempts quickly enough. Johnson once again pointed out that Bully has all the tools but is in need of some managerial guidance. Bully executed a painful looking double leg drop to Damian’s lower back followed by stiff kicks. Johnson called it the chiropractic combo. Surfboard submission attempt by Bully. Blistering chop by Damian. Bully cut Damian short with a high leg lariat, but paused to showboat before making the cover. Bully planted Damian with a pretty hanging vertical suplex. Lazy back cover and Damian kicked out again. Bully came up empty on a middle rope double ax where he took waaaayyyy too much time, then managed to duck Damian’s bicycle kick and set up a piledriver. Damian backdropped out of it and hit the bicycle kick. Bully sold it like he was paralyzed. 1-2-3.

March 21 at the SAW Arena in Millersville featuring 6 big matches! Already signed J-5 (c) (with Cocky Cody) vs. Chris Bomb for the Southern Heavyweight Title, Big Rig Bully vs. T. J. Harley and in your main event the TVA (with Paul Adams) takes on Boogie Woogie Boy & Arrick Andrews.

(2) Mason Raige beat Larry Cooter via submission with the Rack of Rage (5:26). Cooter acted like a jerk. Raige dominated with the power game until the 2:30 mark when he miscalculated on an elbow drop. St. John and Johnson made fun of the fact Cooter was losing his tights.

The one thing you have to learn in wrestling early on. Keep your pants up. I don’t know what level you learn that on, or whatever but you have to keep you clothes on in the ring.

Cooter used basic choke and gouge offense. Raige caught an airborne Cooter with a body slam. He followed with a clubbing lariat, a high boot and a missile dropkick before ending it with the torture rack.

(3) Rob Roy McCoy beat Tatsu via submission in 5:53. Johnson called it an international match: Scotland vs. the Orient. St. John said the difference between a Scottish accent and a British accent was “Scottish accents are watered down with a better grade of whiskey.” They compared Tatsu to a Pekinese that got caught in a blender with a pack of 64 crayons. McCoy capitalized on Tatsu’s aggressiveness with a hotshot. McCoy used the ropes for leverage on the pin attempt but ref Kurt Herron caught him. McCoy hit a swinging neckbreaker and applied a variation of the camel clutch. McCoy nutted himself on Tatsu’s knees. Tatsu hit a spinning heel kick for a two count, and got blindsided by McCoy when he complained about the count. Another dumb move by a babyface. McCoy hit a hangman neckbreaker. McCoy was laying in wait as Tatsu was slow to rise. McCoy locked in a choke/bodyscissors combo for the tap.

Johnson interviewed McCoy, who said he was superior to the toothless heathens in the audience. McCoy claimed his bloodline could be traced to the last King of Scotland. Said the Highlander and Braveheart types were pretenders to his throne - “I’m Rob Roy McCoy, the real McCoy, and the only one.”

(4) T. J. Harley beat “Sharp Dressed Man” Lawrence Lane in 2:45. The commentators ridiculed Lane’s yesterday’s news outfit. Fast-paced start. Harley came out on top. Lane wanted none of it. Harley in hot pursuit. Lane jumped back inside and Harley fell into his trap. Not a smart move for the babyface. Lane connected with a razor sharp back elbow and applied a rear chinlock. Harley fought his way free. Big right hands by Harley. Lane with an Edgecution for a near fall~! Lane took waaaayyy too much coming off the ropes and landed nuts first on Harley’s knee. Harley got the pin with a fisherman suplex dropped into a shoulderbreaker. Sweet.

(5) “Sexy “Sean Casey (with nameless hot blonde) pinned Jeff Jameson at 5:49. The commentary and camera focused on Casey’s “near nekkid” blonde at ringside.

Johnson: She can make two outfits out of my underwear.
St. John: She can have my underwear.

Jameson missed a slingshot dive so badly he fortunate not to crack his skull. Back inside, Casey let Jameson shoot his wad. The abuse started with a diamond cutter off the ropes. Casey used a slingshot brainbuster suplex, a powerbomb, and was beyond toying with his stick boy opponent. Johnson referred to f Casey’s dancing fist drop as the Cincinnati Chili Shuffle. It missed. “I think that was only a two-way and meant to be a three way. (pausing for two beats) Let’s not say three-way during this match,” said St. John. Jameson got his comeback, and a pretty good lengthy one at that, before Casey smoked him with a superkick. Johnson said he wanted to interview the girl.

(6) Indian Nation (Lennox Lightfoot & Indian Outlaw) beat Tennessee Violence Authority (Hammerjack & Matt Dillinger with Paul Adams) via DQ in 9:52 . Nation cut the ring in half on TVA and worked over their knees using quick tags. Outlaw shook off Dillinger’s chops and returned fire. The big spot was an awesome double chop by Outlaw that sent Dillinger over the top rope. But Outlaw ventured too close to the ropes and got kicked in the head by Hammerjack. TVA gave Outlaw a beating. Paul passed Hammerjack taped rod of some kind, and TVA took turns jabbing it into Outlaw’s throat. Snap suplex and a leg drop for near falls by Dillinger. Outlaw was looking so bad Johnson said he was about to fade away. Out of nowhere, a Saman Drop by Outlaw and the hot tag. Lightfoot laid out TVA one against two. Lightfoot broke out the war dance and hit a springboard chop on Hammerjack. Paul got on the apron to distract the ref, but Miss Boogie pulled Paul down to the floor. Cut to a close up of Miss Boogie pummeling Paul. Lightfoot leapfrogged Dillinger, and Outlaw simultaneously dropkicked him out of the ring. Lightfoot hit an assisted flying elbow drop on Hammerjack, but no ref. Ricky Bell was still busy with Miss Boogie. Dillinger hit Lightfoot with the pool cue. Well, at least that was idea. Bell saw that and signaled for the DQ. Outlaw chased TVA out with a chair.

Closing Thoughts: This was the second half of the taping Jerry Jarrett attended. I haven’t gotten a chance to see episode 35, so this was my first viewing of the new look. I still love the show but I hate the new name. Southern All-star had a nostalgic appeal. Showtime All-star sounds like a rinky dink indie getting pretentious. This episode was more about showcasing talent and less about storyline advancement. SAW can usually be counted on for at least one goofy, offbeat promo segment. This show was lacking in that department. Good heat for the first match and the main and not much in between. Damian/Bully featured two of SAW’s most athletic performers in a fast-paced match and an impressive first title defense for Damian. Bully’s winless record born of arrogance and stupidity has about run its course. At this point, I believe he’s jobbed to every babyface on the roster. They obviously recognize his appeal as evidenced by listing him in one of the feature matches for the house show next week. Raige had another solid match. His power moves were on the money. I didn’t get much feel for Cooter one way or another. McCoy is a prospect. I like the character, and he’s got the best physique in the company with a bit of resemblance to Paul Orndorff. McCoy’s offense looked fine, but his selling needs work. For a change, Harley's match didn't go any longer than necessary, and that finisher looked tons better than what he used any of his recent wins. Casey’s female friend made that match bearable. Nobody was buying Jameson’s weak offense and it looked ridiculous having Casey sell for it. I don’t get SAW’s reluctance to book a squash when the situation clearly calls for it. Indian Nation does some things really well every time out, but they never seem to put together a solid match from start to finish. I liked the crisp teamwork to open the match. Outlaw was good selling for TVA. The finish, however, was no masterpiece of timing and execution. Miss Boogie’s pummeling looked better than last time, but that’s not saying much. Dillinger’s shot on Lightfoot with the pool cue appeared to be a complete miss. As for the announcing, Johnson and St. John continue to gel as a team. They got off some hilarious lines, especially during the Casey match.

"Coach's Corner" Thursday Morning Edition

----This past weekend the RWA dropped down to normal numbers of 100-120. I am not gloom and doom about this, there is something that this group did that week that made it succeed. From all accounts the people that was there was also treated to a good show. But, as it was proved last week when there was a Monster Truck show in town, it really doesn’t matter if you are giving the fans what they want to see; right?? How did 150 fans less show up this week?? What kind of advertising and such did this promotion do that they did not do this week? Jerry Lawler said in his talk with us last weekend that advertising was the key to wrestling in this area. I agree 100%. You have to advertise not just one week – you have to do it every week. You have to remind people that you are there no matter what. Posters in high traffic places – EVERY week. We will just have to wait and see how the crowd is in the next few weeks. Was this one show that drew 250+ a fluke or the start of something good??

----I have been avid reader of the Hollywood jimmy board for the last few weeks. Mainly after everything that happened and a “BT must die” note, I just thought it might be in my best interest to keep up with things. To Jimmy’s credit and I do this as much as possible, he does delete the death threats and such. He also tried his best to keep the Lord Huey rumors off the board, but they keep piling in. There was more than one post about this and it just comes off showing just the mentality of people that write on message boards. I did not say ALL people; just some are as dumb as a bag of hair. The questioning of who cares about how many people a show draws and just put on a good show for the fans made me laugh. Why do we care how many people they draw?? Wrestling is a business. The main goal should be to make some money. Ask Kenny Valiant why he promotes wrestling?? I do not doubt that Kenny loves the business, but he does like making money also. As I said when I stated the new policy of this site, the workers that read this site want to know if the shows are drawing. If they are not drawing, then the promoter can not pay money out.

----A name is just a name; right?? A little more was made of this than really needed to be, but Shawn Reed on “Shooting the Shiznit” stated that the team that should be recognized in this area as the “Southern Saints” would be him, Reno Diamond and Marcus O’Neil. Were they the original? Nah. But, this is the team that he plans to take with him to other places such as CHIKARA or other big shows. I understand his point. I mean you wouldn’t want anyone mixing up the two teams. Instead of a big controversy and who said what, Chris Styles and Josh Matthews have decided to be called “Sons of the South” now. I think it shows a class act for everyone involved, instead of keeping bs going like happens a lot in this business. I may be like a lot of people though, I think all five guys have talent and wish them the best of luck.

----Where is the RRO Best Promotion” of 2006 and 2007 headed?? The attendance has been just average this year and not much has put a shot in their arm. The UWL PPVs are going to benefit the workers for the exposure, but will it hurt TLCW in the long run?? Derrick King and Stan Lee, known also as “Hot Topic”, will be out every other week to do the PPVs. They are two of the top babyfaces and lots of fans come to the shows just to see them. Will the TLCW fans “catch on” and only start coming every other week?? Flash Flanagan is the man in charge with Lee/King gone, so the booking should stay steady. I do know the “POB” are scheduled to have a small run here, if everything stays “worked out”, as they were stressing being able to pay them for a long run. “Aslyum” [Pappy/Psycho/Arnez] have plans in coming in and I do know a few others have been talked to. Tatt2 is gone working RWA and the last time he was in Ripley, he was not getting the response he had before. This promotion is in a rebuilding phase of using new talent and trying to achieve their “best promotion” status.

----I would like to end this “Coach’s Corner” with a rant of sorts. I have heard some really constructive criticism about Yearbook 2007 and I do appreciate everything that has been said. There will be some changes in Yearbook 2008, but the “meat” of it will stay the same. There has been some “rumbles” in various dressing rooms about me making money off of area workers by putting their names and photos in the book without their permission. The photos in the book were approved by the people that took the pics. They are their property much like Brittany Spears crotch photos are sold on the net. Other photos posted on the site are fair game, because I feel if you didn’t have a problem with me using it during the year on the site, then what is the deal with me using it now?? I counted 4 photos that were taken from myspace photos that I did not actually ask the person about using them. Since the publication of the book, none of that has been brought to my attention as a problem. I hear the main complaint is that I am making money off the book?? Why is that a problem with anyone?? I do not sell a copy of the book to a person just because ONE photo of YOU is in the book. How is it that I owe someone something for writing about them?? Reviewing the year?? Has anyone in the past put anything close to this together about this area?? Do you not see that this is about my love of the business, not about money. If you are so hard up to think that I am making TONS of money off of this, then you are welcome to come to my house and look at my sales and loses. And, if you are one of those workers that don’t want their photo in the book, then e-mail me. You will be removed and I will put more photos of myself. I ask one worker this weekend, “Do I have heat with you because your picture is in the book?” He responded, “ The heat you have is that you didn’t put enough pictures of me.” When all is said and done, my 60 hours of labor are going to equal less than minimum wage for doing the book. But, as one of my closest friends in the biz said, “If you are getting heat, then you are over.”

Memphis Wrestling TV Report 3.15.08

----Corey Maclin opened the show. Maclin got himself a new sponsor – more money more money.

----“Jerry and Jimmy” show starts again this week with Jimmy Hart welcoming “Hereeeeeeeee’s Jerry” Lawler to the desk. Babyfaces with Lance Russell and Brian Teigland come out to make them leave.

----Corey Maclin video with neck brace.

----Brian Christopher comes out with the TV title. Sexy Assassins [Flex/Tim Grind] come out. Brian C announces that he will have Rikishi as his partner vs Sexy Assassins for August 28th.

----The Sexy Assassins beat Koko Ware/Kid Kash by DQ, when Koko uses chain.

----Lawler/Hart interview talking about starting a telethon for Corey Maclin.

----Terry Funk interview – another classic!!

----Scott Starr by DQ over Lawler, when Lawler piledrove Starr. Lawler promises fire for Funk after the match.

----Bill Dundee interview – Kamala comes out and tries to injure Dundee’s arm.

----Brian C/Shock beat Kevin White/Derrick King – Shock pins DK.

----This show originally aired on 8.14.04. CLICK HERE to read the report. They actually had three house shows booked!!...”Flashback” with Terry Funk tomorrow along with the ratings!!

Site News!!

POLICY CHANGE

----I have thought about this for more than a few months. It has stirred some heat here and there. From this point on, no gates will be reported on the site. I feel that my gates are either totally legit sometimes or just not even close on other times. Promoters have been nice enough to share their gates. I appreciate that. But, at times my gates have got people in trouble with the commissions, tax people and various other “legal” issues. If say I am off 50 people and report $250 more than that person actually had in the crowd, then that is a $25 more that they should have report – for a whole year that would be $1,300 more. Not much, but to tax people and commissions that means a lot.

----From this point on we will go by just an estimated number of fans at the show. “120 to 150”, “180 to 225” or if the promotion sends in numbers like – “120 paid – 150 in the building”. At the end of the year, I will still list the “Top 10” shows of the year, but they will be based solely on attendance. If we have two shows come close, then I will use the estimated gate to break the tie. Gates and attendance sometimes do not collate and you might have a 300 attendance with a $1,800 gate or a 300 attendance with a $3,000 gate. The latter will get the nod. I will also be presenting the “Top Shows of The Year” in ballot form, so we can have three nominees for a new award in 2008 called, “Show of The Year”.

MESSAGE BOARD

----I would like to thank everyone that visits the message board on a regular basis. The board hits have almost tripled since I announced that it was going to be eliminated. Aside from a few people that are low on brain cells, the board does have some pretty good discussions. Please continue to VOICE YOUR OPINION!!

RRO DVD

----RRO DVD releases from this point on will be not be for sale on this site. The DVDs are designed for promoters and workers to use for gimmick sales. I have sold very few off this site anyway, so I thought I would eliminate my sales here and concentrate on doing DVD for workers/promoters. I have signed an extended deal with All Pro Productions and Kenny Valiant to do DVDs of all his shows. The next release is the Bruce, MS show “Night of the King II”. The only way you will be able to get copies of these DVDs from this site, is that I will be giving away free copies for book purchases and radio call ins and such. I always order an X number of copies of them to keep for myself. If you are a worker or promoter and would like DVDs made of your matches or shows, then please contact me. In the next few weeks, I will have full details on the DVDs and you can even look at them still in the store by clicking here. We also will have the Eric Wayne vs Kid Nikels RRO DVD release, which will be advertised on this site, but will be a “click to”, so that you buy directly from Ken Wayne.

VOICE YOUR OPINION ON POLICY CHANGE!!

RassleResults: RWA Jonesboro, AR 3.15.08 - Attendance Dips To Normal

OPENING

The show opened with Kristin George singing the National Anthem. Frank Martin explained to the crowd that there are collection jars at the front door and concession stand. The collection is for Sergeant Shakedown's son. Shakedown's son is Autistic and they are trying to get him a service dog. The Royal Wrestling Alliance is proud to help. Mr Martin then recapped last weeks action, then reminded the crowd that there is a policy in place about hitting the ref's. The San Francisco Treat beat up the ref. William Semone last week so Martin suspended Treat for 90 days. William came out and asked Martin to not suspend Treat but rather give "The Official" a match with him. The crowd wanted it and so the match was made.

RESULTS

----Shakedown beat Zane Richards. The Loose Cannon and Rottn Randy then hit the ring and laid Shakedown out…Chris Steel beat Medieval & Big Al in a Triple Threat Match…”The Official” William Semone beat San Francisco Treat by DQ, when Treat used a chair on Semone. Cannon/Randy joined and put makeup on Semone…Loose Cannon beat Tatt2 by using his feat…Chazz Wesson with Rottn Randy beat Gary Diamond.

NOTES

----It has been reported by various sources that the attendance dip was because of a Rodney Carrington concert in town. Carrington was not in town – he will be there on 3.27.08…100 to 120 in the building…Ali Stevens vs San Francisco Treat, Cannon vs Tatt2 this week…The Main Event finish had Diamond going for a superkick, but Chazz got out of ring. Chazz got Gary up against the ropes and Rottn Randy threw a fireball in Gary’s face. Chazz then said he was starting his own “White Boy Challenge”, which will lead to a program with Rodney Mack… Deadly Dale was not in attendance as scheduled. Dale had a death in his family. The fans and RWA [and us at RRO] send our deepest condolences to Dale and his family…Rottn Randy is a bit overexposed here, but I have been guilty of doing the same thing being the top manager for a group.

Shows for The Weekend 3.21 to 3.22.08

----Another packed weekend for wresting with “POB” is in MCW again tomorrow night. There is a fun show in Lewisburg, TN tonight with Jamie Dundee/Bill Dundee. Saturday night has TIWF inducting “Killer” into the “Hall of Fame” and a big benefit show for Gypsy Joe. They are also having a “Funeral Service” for the career of Tony Givens in Kingsport, TN.

TALENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE - PLEASE CONTACT ME IF SOMEONE SHOULD BE ADDED TO YOUR SHOW!! IF I MISSED YOUR SHOW, PLEASE CONTACT ME!!

----TONIGHT!! for All-Star Wrestling in Lewisburg, TN with Lee Condry, Tommy Capone, Brawler Rex, Steve O, Bubba Morton, Bill Dundee vs Shane Morton, Main Event: Table Match: Mikey Dunn vs “Ice Man” Jamie Dundee and more.

----TONIGHT!! for EWP in Knoxville, TN @ Green Acres Flea Market with Beau James, Jeff Anderson, Donovan Daniels, Wayne Adkins, Scott Atomic, Menace and more.

----FRIDAY NIGHT for Rebellion Wrestling League in Newbern, TN with “the Posse” [Simon Reed/Lil Chris], Eric Wayne, Kid Nikels, Stan Lee, Bishop, PK Ripper, Overkill, Weasel, “The Baron” Malkavain, JD Rage, Jason Reed and Chris O’Neal.

----FRIDAY NIGHT for USWO @ Stadium Inn in Nashville, TN… Kid Kash, Mitch Ryder, Petey Wright, Lee Cross, Steven Green, Dyronic, Rob C, Justin Spade, Norte, Damien Payne, JC Crowe, Michael Joblonski, Mark Antony, Tim Renesto, Charming Charles, New York Gangster, Steve O, LT Falk, Cousin Jason X, Quinton Quarisma, Gigolo Jay Phoenix and more.

----FRIDAY NIGHT for SAW in Millersville, TN Gary Valiant [w/Miss Boogie],Hammerjack, Arrick Andrews, Big Rig Bully, Sean Casey [w/Samantha], Chris Bomb, J-5, Indian Outlaw, Mason Raige, Nore Havoc, Hammerjack, Kory Williams, Vic the Bruiser and more.

----FRIDAY NIGHT in Osceola, AR for MCW with “POB” Sid Vicious/Ron Rage, “East Coast Bad Boys” [Serpant/C-Money], MCW Champion Frankie Tucker, TW Justice, The Medic, Jackhammer, Bad Luck Lucky, The Hambone Express, Pimptacular, White Lightning, Tojo Yamamoto Jr, Suicidal Youth, Mr. Excitement, Hillybilly Nate and more.

----FRIDAY NIGHT for LAW in Rector, AR with "The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony, Brandon Espinosa, Psycho, Pappy, Rebbeca Raze, Idol Bane, King Brothers and more.

----FRIDAY NIGHT for The Future of Wrestling has a show at the TFW Arena on No. Eason Blvd. (Auburn Rd.) in Tupelo, MS with Izzy Rotten,DC, Brett Michaels, Josh Matthews, Neil Taylor, Chris Styles, "Bad Attitude" Tony Dabbs, LSD, Chris Chaos, T-Byrd, Fusion, Anton LeVeight, Devon Raynes, J-Kid, Curly Moe, Bless, Chazz, Chop Top the Clown, Uncle Vinnie the Blade, and much more. Tickets are $5. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 8:00.

----Saturday night for Championship Wrestling in Kingsport, TN with “March of Dimes” benefit show with Robbie Cassidy, Thorn with Kandy, Adam York, Brian Logan with John Hawkins, “Funeral Service” for the career of Tony Givens, Beau James, Moe Jenkins, Ray Idol, Chris Richards, Cody Ices, Alyx Winters, Wayne Adkins, Charlie Smith with Barbie, Nick Hammonds, Wayne Smith. Mysterious Ginn, Matt Stevens and more.

----Saturday night for USWO/ATL in Nashville, TN at the Stadium Inn with Kid Dynamite, Dyronic, Chris Norte, Kevin Dunn, JD Fluffy, The Nazi Terror, Damien Payne, Lee Cross, New York Gangster, Tommy Capone, Boy, Richard Lowe, Homo Hillbilly Quincy, Xavier Mustafa, Shawn Hoodridge and more.

----Saturday night for RWA in Jonesboro, AR at the King’s Sportatorium with Jazz, Rodney Mack, Prince Tavian, Deadly Dale, Medieval, San Francisco Treat, Loose Cannon, Rottn Randy, Ali Stevens, Chazz Wesson, Cameron Cage and more.

----Saturday night for JWS in Booneville, MS with David Cox, Damion Rage, Dustin Burcham, Robert Rose, AC Styles, Dalton Storm, Chris Stevens, Izzy Rotten, Fusion, Brett Michaels, Justin Rhodes, Chris Fontaine, Casanova Kid, Dirty Sanchez, Neil Taylor, Bonecrusher, Buzz Harley and more.

----Saturday night for TIWF in Trenton, TN Showplex Arena with TIWF “Hall of Fame” ceremonies inducting Sam Lowe and Charles “Killer” Jines, Wildside, Danny B Goode, Bobby “The Butcherman” Smith, Tank Turner, Hardknocks Hooligan, Dazzlin Dixie, Buckwild Bill, Dre Black, Steven Rampage, Oz, Samoan Raja, Iron Jake Johnson, Big Nasty Bob, The Outlaw, Dr. Doom, NxN – Tully, Boogyman Scream, Hotrod, Jon Seymour, Drew Magruder and more.

----Saturday night in Ripley, TN with TLCW Washington ST, , FLEX, TGB Greg Anthony, Flash Flanagan, Tatt2, Tim Grind, Albino Rhino, Tommy Redneck, Dell Tucker,Ike Tucker, Brian Steele, Shannon Lee, Derrick King, Stan Lee, “Black Label Society” [Void/Robbie Douglas/AJ Bradley], Sue Young and much more!!!

----Saturday night for RPW in Metropolis,IL for a Benefit show for Gypsy Joe with “The Asylum” [Psycho/Pappy/Arnez], The Hambones, Tojo Yamamoto JR, Gypsy Joe, Jose Guerrero, Diabla, TW Justice, Suicidal Youth. “East Coast Bad Boys” [Serpent/C-Money]and more.

----Saturday night New Blood Wrestling @ Country Nights 1901 Saint John Ave - Bell time 8:00 PM in Dyersburg, TN Sarge O’Reilly, Danny B Goode, Kilo, Mark Justice, Tim Edwards,Jason Matthews, Rob Justice, Jeremy Moore, Motley Cruz, Arnez, Tommy Redneck, Jon Roberts, Phoenix X and more.

---- Saturday Night ASWF - At The Valiant Arena 201 Hwy 67 N Tuckerman Ar. (870) 349-2050 Belltime 7pm. Tickets: All Seats $6 Traci Brooks, Dirty Little Dave, Scott Fury, Austin Lane, Nikki Lane,Cody Murdoch, , Chuck Fears, Seth Sabor, Wild Bill,”American Degenerates” [X-Kaliber/Morgan Lane], 1 Cody Only [formerly Cody Daniels], Tommy Wayne, Casino Kid, Johnny Harper, Tim Hanson, Mac Daddy, Demon X and more.

Power Outage causes problems for C.H.R.

This morning an hour and 15 minutes into my interview with Randy Hales my power was knocked out due to a bad storm and high winds which killed my phone connection and my internet connection bringing the interview to a screeching halt. The power was out for two hours so we weren't able to finish the interview today. I have rescheduled Randy for this coming Monday at 10am to finish out the interview, the good news that this morning's interview did save to the archive and can still be heard, I recommend everyone check it out, some very interesting stuff about the end of the USWA and how Power Pro came to be (and almost didn't). Some good stuff, so check it out on the player below and check out Monday's show where we'll finish out the interview and have some word association with Randy as well.

RassleResults: JWS Boonville, MS 3.15.08

"Dangerous" David Cox defeated Slammer.

Dino defeated Ricky Flame.

Dalton Storm & Slammer defeated Damion Rage & "Monkey Boy" Danny Morris by DQ.

Chris Styles [picture with Brian Tramel above], Josh Matthews, & Jay Webster defeated LSD, Omega, & Casanova Kid.

The PHAT Foundation (J-Kid & Chris Fontaine) defeated The Asylum (Psycho & Pappy) to win the JWS Tag Team belts.

Izzy Rotten & Neil Taylor defeated Revolution (Cyrus & Chazz) with help from Nathan Lee.

The Asylum (Psycho & Pappy) defeated 24/7 (Kross & JR Mauler) by DQ when Brody Hawk interfered.

Bonecrusher defeated Brody Hawk by DQ when Cody Hawk interfered. 24/7 and The Asylum also came to the ring and an all out brawl took place to end the show.

----70-75 in the building…JWS will be having a special show on Friday night, April 18, at New Site High School gym. Jerry "The King" Lawler/Mystery Partner vs Neil Taylor/Izzy Rotten headlines the card. Bell time is 7:00 p.m. Tickets are $7.00 in advance, $10.00 at the door...New JWS Commish Nathan Lee stripped Chad Austin of the JWS Title.

Credit: Randall Lewis

RassleResults: TFW Tupelo, MS - Results RoundUp

3.07.08

Devon Raynes defeated Dirty Sanchez.

Curly Mo defeated Chop.

Tony Dabbs defeated J-Kid. After the match the same guy who has been attacking J-Kid came out of the back and choke slammed him.

"The Studd" Scott Porteau defeated LSD.

Chris Styles defeated DC by DQ when DC hit Chris with a chair.

Izzy Rotten won a no DQ triple threat match over Neil Taylor & Brett Michaels to win the TFW Championship when Ryan SoFine interfered.

Crowd was approx 50 due to bad weather (snow).

3.14.08

Before the show even started Parental Advisory (Scott Porteau, Tony Dabbs, Izzy Rotten, & Ryan SoFine) came to the ring. They were gloating about Izzy Rotten "winning" the TFW Championship the previous week when Commish Randall Lewis was absent, and how there was nothing Lewis could do about it. Finally Lewis issued a challenge for a match on April 11: Parental Advisory (Studd, Tony, Izzy, & Ryan) vs. a 4-man team of his choosing. If PA wins, they get total control of TFW. If the Commish’s team wins, Lewis get total control of TFW and PA agrees not to interfere any more. The challenge was accepted. He also informed them that he was ordering a re-match of the triple threat match from last week, Izzy Rotten vs. Brett Michaels vs. Neil Taylor for the TFW Championship. He also told them that the other members of PA (Studd, Tony, & Ryan) would be handcuffed during the match so they could not interfere.

Brian SoFine & Lil' Devil w/Andy2Dandy defeated Dirty Sanchez & Kid-J.

Fusion defeated Curly Mo. After the match I asked Fusion to be the first member of my team for the match on April 11. Fusion accepted.

Josh Matthews & Tysin Starr defeated Yertle the Turtle (Chris Chaos) & DC.

"The Future" Chris Styles defeated Buzz Harley. After the match Styles issued an open challenge to anyone in the back for a match on April 11.

Parental Advisory (Studd, Tony, & Ryan) defeated The Freakshow (Chop Top the Clown & Uncle Vinnie the Blade) & LSD.

PHAT Foundation (Justin Rhodes & J-Kid) defeated Cassanova Kid & Chazz Stone. Again out came the guy who has been attacking J-Kid for several weeks, along with Curly Mo & Dirty Rell Mo, and they gave J-Kid a beating. Curly Mo then announced that the "mystery man" was called J Mo Money, and he is the first member of "The Mo Foundation."

It was time for the main event, and Izzy, Neil, & Brett were in the ring. Studd, Tony, & Ryan were handcuffed to the steel cage near the announcers table where Lewis could keep an eye on them. The match got underway, and it was a wild match, to say the least. After about 10 minutes the lights went out, and when they came back on, the members Parental Advisory had gotten loose and were in the ring. They beat Neil and Brett down, and the beating continued despite numerous warnings. The Commish finally went to the ring and ordered them to go to the back. They beat up Lewis and Denise Blaylock leaving the lying in the ring.

----125 in the building.

Credit: Randall Lewis

RassleResults: NBW Dyersburg, TN 3.15.08 - XOW Starts to Invade!!

OPENING

----Show opened w/ Sarge OReilly, Tony Watts and Billy Russ coming out in XOW t-shirts. They demanded to get the owner of NBW in the ring at once. After Bigg Money Gripp [Jeff McDonald] came to the ring Russ started downing everyone in NBW and in the crowd, saying that he has put 3 promotions out of business and he wants to do the same here and buy NBW after BMG declined and told them to leave the ring they back him in the corner and Moore's music hit and the placed exploded, Sarge then stated that they didn’t have to wait until the main event they can wrestle now.


RESULTS

----Sarge beat. Jeremy Moore after Billy Russ hit Moore w/ a chain…Suicide beat Synn w/ a spinning unprettier…Arnez beat Tim Edwards in a no holds barred match …”Original Southern Pride” [Tommy Redneck/Kilo] beat Gaylon Reed/John Roberts…Mark Justice beat Jason Matthews via DQ after Rob jumped mark, they left him bloody…Big Red beat Motley Cruz to win the NBW High Risk title.

NOTES

----80 to 90 paid with 120-130 in the building…Lots of heat for first bout…SPride got a big reaction...Edwards/Arnez was a wild brawl and after the match was over Edwards and Biscuit attacked Arnez and tied him to the ropes, set a traschcan in the ring and burned Arnez's babydoll - Arnez snapped and left. This angle was ran one time during LAW in Dyersburg, when I believe Simon Reed/Christian Jacobs “burned” Kayte in a trashcan…Gaylon Ray is now known as Gaylon Reed. I love that…Rob Justice jumped Mark Justice during his bout for the DQ and left him bloody…The Cruz/Red bout was a “title” bout, but only after the bout did Red know it was a “High Risk” Title Match…Sarge told SPride that when he gets done with Moore – he will bring Mickey in to take the tag straps…This week Fan Strap Match: Sarge vs Moore and the Dyersburg return of Danny B. Goode…Goode will be a good addition. This group has one of the better roster now.

Tomorrow morning at 9am cst- Randy Hales returns to C.H.R.

Tune into Cheap Heat Radio tomorrow at 9am central for the follow up interview w/ Randy Hales. If you haven't listened to Part 1, check it out in the archives at www.blogtalkradio.com/cheapheat. Part 2 will cover the end of the USWA and the full run of Power Pro Wrestling. If you have a question for Randy, feel free to send it to me at genejackson@charter.net.

Also, check out the archive for Monday's interview with USWA manager Scott Bowden.

Happy St. Patrick's Day!!

----The day is almost over, but I would like to wish everyone a Happy St. Patrick's Day!! Above is me "representing" my Irish. Jimmy in all black - he is a heel dammit!!

RassleResults: LAW Rector, AR 3.14.08

Brandon Espinosa defeated Dorian Victor

Gary J. defeated Sgt. Savage

Pappy defeated Pierre Abernathy by DQ when Johnny Vinyl & Rockin' Randy interfered

The Asylum (Psycho, Arnez, & Pappy) defeated Pierre Abernathy, Rockin' Randy, & Johnny Vinyl in a 6-man tag match

Idol Bane w/ Jeff O'Dell defeated Seth Knight

----61 paid with 80 or so in the place…Crowd was hot all night. This was Seth Knight's return to LAW. At the top of the show, Seth came to ring and said he was back and wanted a shot at the LAW Heavyweight Champ "The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony tonight. Jeff O'Dell came to the ring and said that TGB was not here, as he had given the champ a "much needed night off". Jeff then introduced a "Welcoming Committee" for Seth Knight...which turned out to be Idol Bane! After the introduction of Idol Bane, Jeff made the main event of the night: Seth Knight vs. Idol Bane. This prompted Brandon Espinosa to come the ring. It was Idol Bane's interference in the ladder match at Leap of Faith two weeks ago that cost Brandon his chance at the LAW title, so now Brandon wanted a match with Idol tonight. Jeff informed Brandon that even though Brandon has risen through the ranks of LAW very quickly, he does not get what wants. Idol Bane already has a match tonight, and Brandon would be having a match tonight himself with another opponent: LAW newcomer Dorian Victor…In the main event, Idol Bane defeated Seth Knight after hitting him with a chain. After the match, Idol proceeded to beat down Seth until Brandon Espinosa made the save. This prompted Jeff O'Dell to make a tag team match for next week: Brandon Espinosa & Seth Knight vs. "The Golden Boy" Greg Anthony & Flash Flanagan. Idol Bane will get to wrestle an opponent of his choosing. Other matches for next week: LAW Tag Champs Johnny Vinyl & Rockin' Randy vs. The Asylum (Psycho & Arnez), and Pierre Abernathy vs. Pappy (Winner gets to be at ringside for the tag title match, loser must leave the building).

"Flamboyant" Faron Foxx on Jerkin' The Curtain Monday March 17th @ 10 PM CST Lee Tidwell co-host

Hey everyone, tomorrow night, Monday, March 17th, at 10 PM central time the "Flamboyant" Faron Foxx will be the special guest on Jerkin The Curtain radio. Lee Tidwell will co-host. This should be a very interesting show for anyone interested in the inner workings of the Nashville wrestling scene after the USWA closed in the mid 90's, cuz Foxx was in the middle of a lot of stuff in that time period. We'll discuss his time in the USWA, his program there with Miss Texas(Jackie Moore), being a promoter while still a teenager, Bert Prentice' NAW wrestling, and Bert in general, New South wrestling, Southern All-Star wrestling, TJ, USWO, Tony Falk, Krull, being openly gay in wrestling, coming out of the closet, Jerry Springer, The Stadium Inn, working for Bart Durham, leaving wrestling, and whatever else comes up. Tidwell, if he shows up this time around, knows a lot about Foxx too, so this should be quite a show. Check it out live Monday night, or check out the archive later. We'll take live callers during the show, and ask e-mail questions. Cya then! Trent Van Drisse

http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TVD

RassleResults: RWL Newbern, TN 1.14.08

----Gaylon Ray over Juicy J…Eric Wayne over John Roberts…Shannon Lee over Weasel…Kid Nikels over Greg King Jr…”Posse” [Lil Chris/Simon Reed]/Weasel/Brian Steele beat Gaylon Ray/Buckwheat/Jason Reed/JD Rage with Tony Watts.

----75 in the building…Wayne/Roberts had the best match of the night…Faces came out for intermission celebrating a fan’s birthday – Jason Reed/Gaylon Ray got cakes in their faces – Reed challenged for main event 8-man…Main event ended up with heels jumping all the babyfaces – Weasel/Lil Chris got beat up bad.

RassleResults: SAW/USWO Double-Shot 3.15.08

Millersville, TN

----Mary Elizabeth Monroe beat Nevaeh…J-5 with Cocky Cody beat Emo Kid…Rob Roy McCoy beat ??...Damien Adams beat TJ Harley…Sean Casey with Samantha beat Tatsu…BG beat Emo Kid….Gary Valiant with Miss Boogie beat Sharp Dressed Man.

They taped 9 more matches but I was pretty much tired of this and left at intermission even though I had originally planned on seeing the whole show. I went to the Stadium Inn to check it out there since it was on the way home anyway. I arrived during the Michaels-Sigmon match.

----125 in attendance

Nashville, TN

----Chris Norte & Damien Payne (w/Fetish) b Steven Green & Justin Spade …USWO Jr. Heavyweight Champion Petey Wright b Lee Cross (w/Lisa Fayzon)…Michael Jablonski b Juicy JC Crowe…Tim Renesto & Mark Anthony b Steve O & New York Gangster…Chris Michaels b CM Sigmon…Quinton Quarisma & Jay Phoenix (w/JC Crowe) b LT Falk & Cousin Jason X to win the USWO Tag Team Championship
Well, that and LT & CJX have to split up. Winners celebrate with bonus beating of losers until Jamie Dundee runs out to make the save. LT thanks the fans for supporting he and CJX as a team. JD says he and Bill Dundee will take on QQ/JP next week…Mitch Ryder b Kid Kash to win the USWO Championship

----86 in attendance

Credit: Jimmie Daniel - full report CLICK HERE!!~

RassleResults: ASWF Tuckerman, AR 3.15.08

Demon X and Wild Bill defeat Chuck Fears and Nikki Lane in the Semi-finals of the ASWF Tag Team Title Tournament after Austin Lane cost Chuck Fears the match.

Austin Lane and Casino Kid beat Ray Ray and Scott Fury in the other Semi Final.

Mike Anthony defeated Cody Murdoch.

Johnny Harper and Tim Hanson beat “American Degenerates” [Morgan Lane/X-Kalibur]

Justin The Juice Smart beat “Malibu” Matt Boyce.

Nikki Lane called out Bethany and wound up in a huge pull apart. Commissioner Judgment made a match between Nikki Lane and Bethany for next week.

Cody Only beat Tommy Wayne.

Dirty Lil Dave beat Bill Dundee with an assist from ASWF Champion Austin Lane. Afterwards, Lane told Dundee to let Jerry The King Lawler know that on April 19th he would be coming into a Hornet's Nest.

Demon X and Wild Bill beat Austin Lane and Casino Kid in a No DQ final for the Tag Team Titles. Chuck Fears hit his finisher on Lane to crown the new champs. Judgment then made a ASWF Title match next week between Lane and Fears. Then Lane laid out Judgment with the title belt.

----185 paid with 225 in building

RassleResults: TIWF Trenton, TN 3.15.08

----Dazzlin’ Dixie beat Samoan Raja…Hardknocks Hooligan beat Big Boy Leroy…The Outlaw beat Wildside by DQ…Dr. Doom & Wyked beat Iron Jake Johnson & J. Smooth…TV Title Match
Danny B. Goode © beat Buckwild Bill to retain the title…TIWF Heavyweight Title Match:Big Nasty Bob © beat Dre’ Black to retain the title…”X-3” [Steven Rampage/Oz] beat “Locked & Loaded” [Tank Turner/Lawman Williams]

----138 paid