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RassleResults: USWO/ATL Nashville, TN 1.03.09
50 attended
Logan Shane b Toby Farley (w/Nick White)
Chris Norte b Psycho Medic and Steven Green in a 3-way when Norte pinned Medic
Trakan Mathias & Mexican Dragon b Saint & Convict Clown when Dragon pinned Clown
Anthony Wayne b Johnny Demento (w/Kalita)
Otis Bass & Tony Falk (w/Gordon) b Kevin Dunn & Dominator (w/Ronnie Vegas) when Bass pinned Dunn
LT Falk & Michael Jablonski b Chris Michaels & Toby Farley (w/Nick White) when Jablonski pinned Farley
Derrick Neal b "King of the Stadium Inn" Damien Payne by DQ when Payne kicked ref Boogie in the groin
Credit: Jimmie Daniel
Logan Shane b Toby Farley (w/Nick White)
Chris Norte b Psycho Medic and Steven Green in a 3-way when Norte pinned Medic
Trakan Mathias & Mexican Dragon b Saint & Convict Clown when Dragon pinned Clown
Anthony Wayne b Johnny Demento (w/Kalita)
Otis Bass & Tony Falk (w/Gordon) b Kevin Dunn & Dominator (w/Ronnie Vegas) when Bass pinned Dunn
LT Falk & Michael Jablonski b Chris Michaels & Toby Farley (w/Nick White) when Jablonski pinned Farley
Derrick Neal b "King of the Stadium Inn" Damien Payne by DQ when Payne kicked ref Boogie in the groin
Credit: Jimmie Daniel
Sunday, January 04, 2009
The Thompson Perspective by Brian Thompson 1.04.09
Welcome to my first column for 2009 here at RasslinRiotOnline!!! I hope everyone is enjoying the new year.
This week, I want to touch on a number of topics. Most of my discussion comes as a result of points brought up during the recent series of dialogue between Dustin "Five" Starr and "3G" Eric Wayne.
Paying Your Dues
Let's be realistic here. Paying your dues in professional wrestling is not what it used to be. Neither is professional wrestling for that matter. At one time, it was next to impossible to get a break without having the right connection. Watch any shoot interview or even WWE documentary with stars from the past and you will find that their in-roads to wrestling were much different and much more brutal in a lot of cases. Under the old guard NONE of us paid dues.
Even Hulk Hogan had his leg broken by Hiro Matsuda to see if he had the "heart" to make it. Today, that kind of thing would be grounds for lawsuits.
I've even wondered if I truly "deserved" to get the break I got. The promoter who broke me into the business in the St. Louis, MO area more or less just opened the door for me.
We all have different stories of breaking into the business. Some guys have the added bonus of being brought into the business by members of our family who preceded us. But just as easy as it is to label an "Eric Wayne" because of his family ties, I don't think we all realize the ADDED pressure that being a second or third generation wrestler can put onto a person. No matter what you do, it is because of your "dad" or "brother." Look at the Von Erichs, Erik Watts, Jeff Jarrett, Brian Christopher. They all had to endure that sort of thing.
I've been around Eric Wayne for the better part of five years. He's always been respectful to me. Does he have an "attitude?" Of course. I don't think it primarily has to do with being in the wrestling business. A lot of it has to do with being a male in his early 20's. Those of us who are in our late 20's or older have probably mellowed somewhat. He'll change to a degree as he ages.
Being a member of a wrestling family will pay certain dividends for him. No doubt. But he has worked hard. In the summer of 2003, I went to workout with Eric and Ken at a gym in Memphis. Needless to say, I couldn't move my arms for a couple of weeks. Now I'm exaggerating, but not be too much. Eric, even five years ago, was working to get his body into shape. Look back at my report detailing yesterday's Memphis Wrestling TV show. Phil Hickerson, Joe Leduc, Fire and Flame didn't have bodybuilder physiques. That was okay .... then. Eric realizes that now it takes the added value of the look of an athlete to make it and he's worked hard on his body well before he started training in the ring.
So, just because a guy doesn't pay the same dues as someone else doesn't make him any less worthy of a shot. This is a day and age where wrestlers have come from "Tough Enough" and "Diva" competitions. Two of the top stars in the WWE today, The Miz and John Morrison, are products of "Tough Enough." They had the "easy" break, but have made the most of it. No reason to hate on them for that.
Getting paid or not
A point in all the dialogue was made about Eric ALWAYS working for money. What a prick! Seriously, I can see how some might get a little hot that he has never not worked for money and many of us have worked for free. That's our fault.
When I started in St. Louis, the very first night I got paid. Every time I announced up there, I was paid a guarantee. It wasn't making me rich by any means, but I was always appreciative. It wasn't until I came to this area that I was in the position of not getting paid. Sad huh?
I think if more people in the business would take the stance of, if you don't pay we don't play, things might be a little better in that regard. There are always exceptions to the rule if you are working for someone you trust who will pay off in the long run, but bottom line is this...would you work a 9 to 5 job for nothing? "Hey man, I can't pay you because we didn't sell enough merchandise this week." Do you know how many employers would LOVE that scenario?
Memphis TV and WWE gigs
So far, this column will look like I'm pro Eric 100 percent. That is not the case. As a matter of fact, based on the blogs at Dustin Starr's World of Wrestling, I would say I fall somewhere in the middle. I can see the points made on both sides.
Eric and Dustin made a few comments regarding working Memphis TV. Dustin said something to the effect that working the show was credibility to the boys in WWE and Eric countered that it hasn't been credible in years.
Well, let me fall again somewhere in between here. Is working Memphis TV as credible today as it was in 1988? Of course not. It's not even nearly as credible as it was in 1998, but it is still exposure or at least was when they did original shows. You can back this argument up by looking at the gates featuring Memphis TV stars such as Dustin, Derrick King, Kevin White, etc. before they entered the re-run phase. Now, it's not going to cause instant sellout, but it certainly doesn't hurt to promote your show as featuring "Channel X TV Stars." Plus, it would always produce a much better promotional tape to send to the WWEs, TNAs, etc. than a bunch of matches filmed in dark buildings with an old camera on a tripod.
As for working gigs such as a security spot for WWE, I see this in two ways. It is certainly a neat experience. You get to see how things are done backstage and that alone can be valuable for future reference. But, it doesn't make you any better or worse than anyone else. Also, it's a payday. I've heard varying amounts of what it pays and I must say, it might not be a bad gig to be a "WWE fake security guy" every day. Hey! Maybe I'm on to something (lol).
When it comes to putting over someone, that doesn't matter. You did what you were told to do. If Vince McMahon was paying me, I would lose to Hobo Jim if that is what he asked. He's the boss. He's paying. Do the gig. Will that win or loss, make you or break you? Nah. Now if we are back in the days of USWA or even Power Pro, I wouldn't advise doing the security gig or meaningless match because then it would kill your worth on those shows. But, going back to those days, you were typically paid a weekly check by those companies. Again, different time and situation totally.
Using Dustin Starr
I've said it many times. I'd use Dustin Starr in a heartbeat if I ran a company. He has that "it" factor. I won't rehash what I've said before.
Anyway, I was reading one of the local message boards and saw comments about how Dustin has ticked off all promoters and they won't use him. They even brought up N.E.W. I'm pretty sure we'll see Dustin back in the future despite the dialogue with Eric. Unlike some, Ken Wayne is ALL about business at the end of the day. Some have dogged the unbeaten streaks of Eric Wayne and Kid Nikels. I know we live in a national wrestling world where an angle starts in one segment and ends five minutes later. Remember the good, old days when angles were built over time? Could something like that be happening here? It just may be. But of course, it's not. It's just putting "trainees" over at the expense of others. Couldn't be any kind of long range booking could it?
Back to my business point prior to my brief tirade. I think Dustin will be back. Ken thinks highly of him. Despite disagreements he may have with Eric, Ken knows Dustin brings a lot to the table. That is why he will use him. That is true business. We can agree to disagree and co-exist. Do you LOVE all of your co-workers? I bet not. But you know people who do a good job and deserve to have that job regardless of any personal differences you may have.
I'm done. Hope you've enjoyed! Take care and keep voting in the RRO Awards balloting.
(Brian Thompson may be reached at bptbookings@yahoo.com)
This week, I want to touch on a number of topics. Most of my discussion comes as a result of points brought up during the recent series of dialogue between Dustin "Five" Starr and "3G" Eric Wayne.
Paying Your Dues
Let's be realistic here. Paying your dues in professional wrestling is not what it used to be. Neither is professional wrestling for that matter. At one time, it was next to impossible to get a break without having the right connection. Watch any shoot interview or even WWE documentary with stars from the past and you will find that their in-roads to wrestling were much different and much more brutal in a lot of cases. Under the old guard NONE of us paid dues.
Even Hulk Hogan had his leg broken by Hiro Matsuda to see if he had the "heart" to make it. Today, that kind of thing would be grounds for lawsuits.
I've even wondered if I truly "deserved" to get the break I got. The promoter who broke me into the business in the St. Louis, MO area more or less just opened the door for me.
We all have different stories of breaking into the business. Some guys have the added bonus of being brought into the business by members of our family who preceded us. But just as easy as it is to label an "Eric Wayne" because of his family ties, I don't think we all realize the ADDED pressure that being a second or third generation wrestler can put onto a person. No matter what you do, it is because of your "dad" or "brother." Look at the Von Erichs, Erik Watts, Jeff Jarrett, Brian Christopher. They all had to endure that sort of thing.
I've been around Eric Wayne for the better part of five years. He's always been respectful to me. Does he have an "attitude?" Of course. I don't think it primarily has to do with being in the wrestling business. A lot of it has to do with being a male in his early 20's. Those of us who are in our late 20's or older have probably mellowed somewhat. He'll change to a degree as he ages.
Being a member of a wrestling family will pay certain dividends for him. No doubt. But he has worked hard. In the summer of 2003, I went to workout with Eric and Ken at a gym in Memphis. Needless to say, I couldn't move my arms for a couple of weeks. Now I'm exaggerating, but not be too much. Eric, even five years ago, was working to get his body into shape. Look back at my report detailing yesterday's Memphis Wrestling TV show. Phil Hickerson, Joe Leduc, Fire and Flame didn't have bodybuilder physiques. That was okay .... then. Eric realizes that now it takes the added value of the look of an athlete to make it and he's worked hard on his body well before he started training in the ring.
So, just because a guy doesn't pay the same dues as someone else doesn't make him any less worthy of a shot. This is a day and age where wrestlers have come from "Tough Enough" and "Diva" competitions. Two of the top stars in the WWE today, The Miz and John Morrison, are products of "Tough Enough." They had the "easy" break, but have made the most of it. No reason to hate on them for that.
Getting paid or not
A point in all the dialogue was made about Eric ALWAYS working for money. What a prick! Seriously, I can see how some might get a little hot that he has never not worked for money and many of us have worked for free. That's our fault.
When I started in St. Louis, the very first night I got paid. Every time I announced up there, I was paid a guarantee. It wasn't making me rich by any means, but I was always appreciative. It wasn't until I came to this area that I was in the position of not getting paid. Sad huh?
I think if more people in the business would take the stance of, if you don't pay we don't play, things might be a little better in that regard. There are always exceptions to the rule if you are working for someone you trust who will pay off in the long run, but bottom line is this...would you work a 9 to 5 job for nothing? "Hey man, I can't pay you because we didn't sell enough merchandise this week." Do you know how many employers would LOVE that scenario?
Memphis TV and WWE gigs
So far, this column will look like I'm pro Eric 100 percent. That is not the case. As a matter of fact, based on the blogs at Dustin Starr's World of Wrestling, I would say I fall somewhere in the middle. I can see the points made on both sides.
Eric and Dustin made a few comments regarding working Memphis TV. Dustin said something to the effect that working the show was credibility to the boys in WWE and Eric countered that it hasn't been credible in years.
Well, let me fall again somewhere in between here. Is working Memphis TV as credible today as it was in 1988? Of course not. It's not even nearly as credible as it was in 1998, but it is still exposure or at least was when they did original shows. You can back this argument up by looking at the gates featuring Memphis TV stars such as Dustin, Derrick King, Kevin White, etc. before they entered the re-run phase. Now, it's not going to cause instant sellout, but it certainly doesn't hurt to promote your show as featuring "Channel X TV Stars." Plus, it would always produce a much better promotional tape to send to the WWEs, TNAs, etc. than a bunch of matches filmed in dark buildings with an old camera on a tripod.
As for working gigs such as a security spot for WWE, I see this in two ways. It is certainly a neat experience. You get to see how things are done backstage and that alone can be valuable for future reference. But, it doesn't make you any better or worse than anyone else. Also, it's a payday. I've heard varying amounts of what it pays and I must say, it might not be a bad gig to be a "WWE fake security guy" every day. Hey! Maybe I'm on to something (lol).
When it comes to putting over someone, that doesn't matter. You did what you were told to do. If Vince McMahon was paying me, I would lose to Hobo Jim if that is what he asked. He's the boss. He's paying. Do the gig. Will that win or loss, make you or break you? Nah. Now if we are back in the days of USWA or even Power Pro, I wouldn't advise doing the security gig or meaningless match because then it would kill your worth on those shows. But, going back to those days, you were typically paid a weekly check by those companies. Again, different time and situation totally.
Using Dustin Starr
I've said it many times. I'd use Dustin Starr in a heartbeat if I ran a company. He has that "it" factor. I won't rehash what I've said before.
Anyway, I was reading one of the local message boards and saw comments about how Dustin has ticked off all promoters and they won't use him. They even brought up N.E.W. I'm pretty sure we'll see Dustin back in the future despite the dialogue with Eric. Unlike some, Ken Wayne is ALL about business at the end of the day. Some have dogged the unbeaten streaks of Eric Wayne and Kid Nikels. I know we live in a national wrestling world where an angle starts in one segment and ends five minutes later. Remember the good, old days when angles were built over time? Could something like that be happening here? It just may be. But of course, it's not. It's just putting "trainees" over at the expense of others. Couldn't be any kind of long range booking could it?
Back to my business point prior to my brief tirade. I think Dustin will be back. Ken thinks highly of him. Despite disagreements he may have with Eric, Ken knows Dustin brings a lot to the table. That is why he will use him. That is true business. We can agree to disagree and co-exist. Do you LOVE all of your co-workers? I bet not. But you know people who do a good job and deserve to have that job regardless of any personal differences you may have.
I'm done. Hope you've enjoyed! Take care and keep voting in the RRO Awards balloting.
(Brian Thompson may be reached at bptbookings@yahoo.com)
Memphis Wrestling TV Clarification 1.3.09
Special thanks goes to Chuck Morris for sending me a note to clarify a couple of the questions I had in my Memphis Wrestling TV report from yesterday....
The six man tag team legends match was from a 2001 "Clash of the Legends" event, held at the Mid South Coliseum. And it was actually Mad Dog (not Novell Austin) who teamed with Tracy Smothers and Porkchop Cash in a losing effort against "Wildcat" Chris Harris, Tommy Rogers and King Cobra.
Also, the Southern Tag Team Title clip featuring Fire & Flame was likely from 1986.
Again, a big "thank you" to Chuck for the clarification!
The six man tag team legends match was from a 2001 "Clash of the Legends" event, held at the Mid South Coliseum. And it was actually Mad Dog (not Novell Austin) who teamed with Tracy Smothers and Porkchop Cash in a losing effort against "Wildcat" Chris Harris, Tommy Rogers and King Cobra.
Also, the Southern Tag Team Title clip featuring Fire & Flame was likely from 1986.
Again, a big "thank you" to Chuck for the clarification!
RassleResults: EPW Booneville, MS 1.03.09
Robert Rose defeated Jay Webster by DQ.
Kilo Green defeated Barney the referee.
The Ghost Riders (Buzz harley & Blade) vs. The Executioners (Axe & Dagger) ended in a time limit draw.
Danny Morris w/Dustin Burcham defeated Cassanova Kid to become the new EPW Extreme Champion.
"The Future" Chris Styles w/Big Daddy Nino defeated Slammer.
PHAT Foundation (Justin Rhodes/Chris Fontaine) w/Chris Styles & Tysin Starr w/Dustin Burcham defeated Down To Party (Nick Grimes/David Andrews) & Cassanova Kid. Match stipulations were that if PHAT foundation lost, they would leave the state of Mississippi, and if DTP lost, they would leave Mississippi. Down to Party (Grimes & Andrews) are gone.
Main event was Pain, Inc. (Izzy Rotten & "Extreme" Brett Michaels) w/Nathan Lee vs. Bone Crusher & Soul Taker in a street fight, with the EPW Tag Team belts on the line. It was a wild & bloody battle, eventually won by Pain, Inc., who retain the belts.
Paid attendance was 100.
Credit: "Axeman" Randall Lewis @ www.wrestlingnewscenter.com
Kilo Green defeated Barney the referee.
The Ghost Riders (Buzz harley & Blade) vs. The Executioners (Axe & Dagger) ended in a time limit draw.
Danny Morris w/Dustin Burcham defeated Cassanova Kid to become the new EPW Extreme Champion.
"The Future" Chris Styles w/Big Daddy Nino defeated Slammer.
PHAT Foundation (Justin Rhodes/Chris Fontaine) w/Chris Styles & Tysin Starr w/Dustin Burcham defeated Down To Party (Nick Grimes/David Andrews) & Cassanova Kid. Match stipulations were that if PHAT foundation lost, they would leave the state of Mississippi, and if DTP lost, they would leave Mississippi. Down to Party (Grimes & Andrews) are gone.
Main event was Pain, Inc. (Izzy Rotten & "Extreme" Brett Michaels) w/Nathan Lee vs. Bone Crusher & Soul Taker in a street fight, with the EPW Tag Team belts on the line. It was a wild & bloody battle, eventually won by Pain, Inc., who retain the belts.
Paid attendance was 100.
Credit: "Axeman" Randall Lewis @ www.wrestlingnewscenter.com
RassleResults: DCW Dyersburg, TN 1.03.09 - Tim Edwards pins Derrick King!!
Show open with Jimmy Tidwell talking on the mic. He called out Derrick King who was not supposed to wrestle tonight due to an injury to his neck caused by Dustin Starr last week. Jimmy informed Derrick that if Derrick did not wrestle tonight he would sue the company for false advertising. So with no choice derrick agreed to wrestle.
First match: “The Enforcer” Mark Justice beat Shannon Lee with the “Hard Justice”.
Second match: Derrick King beat Rockin Randy with a uperkick.
After the match Jimmy Tidwell comes out and tells Derrick that he has a surprise for him. Dustin Starr and Angelina walk out. Dustin then proceeds to inform Derrick that his is not over and he has one more match.
Third match: “the Real Deal” Tim Edwards beat Derrick King after a massive piledriver from Dustin Starr.
Forth match: Bishop w/ Rashard Devon beat “the Baron” Malkanvain with a sit out power bomb
Fifth match: a returning Flash Flanagan beat Chris Rocker
Main Event: Dustin Starr w/Angelina beat Kilo
myspace. com/dcwwrestling
About 110, Good solid show.
Credit: DCWspiritof1990
First match: “The Enforcer” Mark Justice beat Shannon Lee with the “Hard Justice”.
Second match: Derrick King beat Rockin Randy with a uperkick.
After the match Jimmy Tidwell comes out and tells Derrick that he has a surprise for him. Dustin Starr and Angelina walk out. Dustin then proceeds to inform Derrick that his is not over and he has one more match.
Third match: “the Real Deal” Tim Edwards beat Derrick King after a massive piledriver from Dustin Starr.
Forth match: Bishop w/ Rashard Devon beat “the Baron” Malkanvain with a sit out power bomb
Fifth match: a returning Flash Flanagan beat Chris Rocker
Main Event: Dustin Starr w/Angelina beat Kilo
myspace. com/dcwwrestling
About 110, Good solid show.
Credit: DCWspiritof1990
RassleResults: SWF Tullahoma, TN 1.02.09
The Tullahoma Bad Man Grease Lightning was victorious in the "Road for the Gold" match and this week will take on NWA star Playboy Scot Hayes.
Martial Law remains the tag team champions and will take on NWA star Jeff "the crippler" Daniels and All Business Scot Burt.
In the Lumberjack match between Gypsy Joe and Beau James the times got wild with a brawl between all the guys. Gypsy showed them he still got it by picking up chairs and anything else he could get his hands on and ran all the bad guys to the back. Also, before he tucked tail and ran away Beau James was bad mouthing George Gulas on the mic. And due to their actions Commish has suspended Gypsy and Beau until further notice.
Mr. ER Eric Robertson defeated Mikey Dunn and will be brought back for a Return Grudge Match this week.
Also, Swf had an add on due to the cancellation of a show featuring Nick Paradise when he defeated Troy Buchannon.
Petey St.Croix and Steve O battled it out with the out come being a time limit drawal. But don't worry they are coming back for round two.
Guess how the fans NON PRO BATTLE ROYAL turned out? It was a struggle when the last 3 in were Dj Arp age 12, Nathan Harmon 14, and Chris Baker 18. Chris got Dj out by a pin fall then had Nathan pinned when time ran out. The judges and the crowd voted winner Nathan Harmon. Congratulations Nathan winner of the 50 dollars cash!!!
In the main event the dog collar match between Doug Harrison and Yukon Jack was a bloody mess. Both opponents beat each other until they could not stand. This match ended with both guys choked out with the dog chain both blacked out and they even had to use smelling salt to bring Yukon Jack back to reality. They were both counted out no winner, however the Commish says Dangerously Sexy will collide one more time.
Thanks for all you SWF fans for showing your support and dedication. What a way to start 2009 with standing room only with over a 150 fans filling our arena for two weeks in a row.
Martial Law remains the tag team champions and will take on NWA star Jeff "the crippler" Daniels and All Business Scot Burt.
In the Lumberjack match between Gypsy Joe and Beau James the times got wild with a brawl between all the guys. Gypsy showed them he still got it by picking up chairs and anything else he could get his hands on and ran all the bad guys to the back. Also, before he tucked tail and ran away Beau James was bad mouthing George Gulas on the mic. And due to their actions Commish has suspended Gypsy and Beau until further notice.
Mr. ER Eric Robertson defeated Mikey Dunn and will be brought back for a Return Grudge Match this week.
Also, Swf had an add on due to the cancellation of a show featuring Nick Paradise when he defeated Troy Buchannon.
Petey St.Croix and Steve O battled it out with the out come being a time limit drawal. But don't worry they are coming back for round two.
Guess how the fans NON PRO BATTLE ROYAL turned out? It was a struggle when the last 3 in were Dj Arp age 12, Nathan Harmon 14, and Chris Baker 18. Chris got Dj out by a pin fall then had Nathan pinned when time ran out. The judges and the crowd voted winner Nathan Harmon. Congratulations Nathan winner of the 50 dollars cash!!!
In the main event the dog collar match between Doug Harrison and Yukon Jack was a bloody mess. Both opponents beat each other until they could not stand. This match ended with both guys choked out with the dog chain both blacked out and they even had to use smelling salt to bring Yukon Jack back to reality. They were both counted out no winner, however the Commish says Dangerously Sexy will collide one more time.
Thanks for all you SWF fans for showing your support and dedication. What a way to start 2009 with standing room only with over a 150 fans filling our arena for two weeks in a row.
RassleResults: EWP Louiisville, TN 1.01.09
Green Acres Flea Market, Aloca High Way ,Louisville (Knoxville) TN
New Years Knock Out
Attendance of 100+ for NYK
The 7 ft. Mr. Ward remains undefeated as he was victorious against newcomer Nick Paradise. Paradise did manage to get the upper hand on Ward on a few occasions but couldn't waer him down enough to finish him. Paradise went up top to try something and as he came off Mr. Ward caught him by the throat and then followed with the chokeslam for the pin.
Johnny Williams (more hungover than usual) and newcomer Troy Buchanan challenged the Pushkins Express for the EWP Tag Team Championhsip next. The challengers had a hard time in this match with a lack of normal teaming unlike the champions and just were outwrestled early on. Wayne Adkins did get caught however and the challengers did their best to keep him from tagging and keeping him on their side of the ring but the resilient Wayne tagged in Keith Knox as he cleared house and the champs gave Buchanan the Pushkins Driver (spinebuster/neckbreaker combination) for the pinfall.
The 2008 EWP Rookie of the Year, Shawn Streets battled against "The Real Deal" Chase Owens stemming from Owens' being jealous of not being voted EWP RotY. Really nice back-and-forth match with each man giving it their all with Streets' cathing a nearfall off a snap powerslam and Owens catching Shawn in a Gibson Driver for a another nearfall. Shawn was setting up for the 3-point stance to put Owens away but "Filthy" Rich Kavana came out and garbbed his leg which drew the disqualification. Kavana and Owens double-teamed Streets afterwards but he caught both of them with a double tackle that sent them outside.
The King of Kingsport "Handsome" Beau James returned to EWP. Beau said he was only there because he lost a bet on the playoffs and was apalled that he was facing the legendary Gypsy Joe stating that Gypsy was too crazy. Gypsy Joe came out with some metal gutters as a response to Beau's whip. The match started after several minutes of having both men putting away their weapons. Gypsy had his way with Beau outsmarting him and pleasing the crowd by poking Beau in the eyes. Beau had too mucha nd went outside the ring where Gypsy followed and smashed his head into the apron but Beau rammed Gypsy's head into the corner post outside and got back in the ring right before the referee's 10-count earning the victory.
Sigmon got his rematch next against Jason Maxx for the EWP Heavyweight Championship. Sigmon got on the mic proclaiming that he was gonna start 2009 the way it should with him having the belt and that he had invested some money in additional help to take care of problems like earlier and a braggart of being voted 2008 EWP Wrestler of the Year. Maxx had Sigmon reeling early but Sigmon resorted to cheaper tactics grabbing Maxx's hair and goatee to keep him from getting momentum. Rich Kavana made his way out shortly followed by Chase Owens who slid the championship to Sigmon when Kavana had the official distracted and blasted Maxx with it...for 2. As they were all in disbelief and trying the same setup again Devin Driscoll came towards ringsidse distracting them. As Sigmon tried to nail Maxx with the belt again Jason ducked and Sigmon turned around into the yakuza kick for the victory.
New Years Knock Out
Attendance of 100+ for NYK
The 7 ft. Mr. Ward remains undefeated as he was victorious against newcomer Nick Paradise. Paradise did manage to get the upper hand on Ward on a few occasions but couldn't waer him down enough to finish him. Paradise went up top to try something and as he came off Mr. Ward caught him by the throat and then followed with the chokeslam for the pin.
Johnny Williams (more hungover than usual) and newcomer Troy Buchanan challenged the Pushkins Express for the EWP Tag Team Championhsip next. The challengers had a hard time in this match with a lack of normal teaming unlike the champions and just were outwrestled early on. Wayne Adkins did get caught however and the challengers did their best to keep him from tagging and keeping him on their side of the ring but the resilient Wayne tagged in Keith Knox as he cleared house and the champs gave Buchanan the Pushkins Driver (spinebuster/neckbreaker combination) for the pinfall.
The 2008 EWP Rookie of the Year, Shawn Streets battled against "The Real Deal" Chase Owens stemming from Owens' being jealous of not being voted EWP RotY. Really nice back-and-forth match with each man giving it their all with Streets' cathing a nearfall off a snap powerslam and Owens catching Shawn in a Gibson Driver for a another nearfall. Shawn was setting up for the 3-point stance to put Owens away but "Filthy" Rich Kavana came out and garbbed his leg which drew the disqualification. Kavana and Owens double-teamed Streets afterwards but he caught both of them with a double tackle that sent them outside.
The King of Kingsport "Handsome" Beau James returned to EWP. Beau said he was only there because he lost a bet on the playoffs and was apalled that he was facing the legendary Gypsy Joe stating that Gypsy was too crazy. Gypsy Joe came out with some metal gutters as a response to Beau's whip. The match started after several minutes of having both men putting away their weapons. Gypsy had his way with Beau outsmarting him and pleasing the crowd by poking Beau in the eyes. Beau had too mucha nd went outside the ring where Gypsy followed and smashed his head into the apron but Beau rammed Gypsy's head into the corner post outside and got back in the ring right before the referee's 10-count earning the victory.
Sigmon got his rematch next against Jason Maxx for the EWP Heavyweight Championship. Sigmon got on the mic proclaiming that he was gonna start 2009 the way it should with him having the belt and that he had invested some money in additional help to take care of problems like earlier and a braggart of being voted 2008 EWP Wrestler of the Year. Maxx had Sigmon reeling early but Sigmon resorted to cheaper tactics grabbing Maxx's hair and goatee to keep him from getting momentum. Rich Kavana made his way out shortly followed by Chase Owens who slid the championship to Sigmon when Kavana had the official distracted and blasted Maxx with it...for 2. As they were all in disbelief and trying the same setup again Devin Driscoll came towards ringsidse distracting them. As Sigmon tried to nail Maxx with the belt again Jason ducked and Sigmon turned around into the yakuza kick for the victory.
RassleResults: ASWF Tuckerman, AR 1.03.09
Our show opened with the Commissioner welcoming everyone to the show and during his introduction to Valiant Arena the current ASWF Champion Chuck Fears interrupted T-Bone. Chuck told T-Bone that he was not going to defend his title tonight because T-Bone was no longer the Commissioner, and that since he wasn’t anymore he was going to find someone else to face him. When he was about to leave Tommy Wayne made his way to the ring to appoint T-Bone Commissioner since they won the 8-Man Tag Match two weeks ago. Tommy also stated that the Commissioner had already made the match and they were going to go through with it.
1st Match: One Fall
“Mr. Muscle” Morgan Williams would take on Christopher Lee mano y mano in this one fall match. Morgan and Christopher would exchange taking control. Towards the end of the match Athena Eclipse would again come to the aid of Morgan and hold up Christopher Lee so that Morgan could throw powder in the face of his opponent. Lee would duck and hit Athena with the powder, but with Athena blinded she would accidently choke slam Morgan. Giving Lee the win.
2nd Match: One Fall
Our next match would be one that would be exciting none the less. Cody Murdoch would take on Wild Bill. Wild Bill would try his best in this match but would do no good. Cody Murdoch would hit his finisher the “Flatbed” on Wild Bill giving him the win.
3rd Match: One Fall
This match would be a short lived match with Scott Fury going head to head with Demon X. Demon X would maintain control for most of the match. Demon X would get the one, two, and three.
4th Match: One Fall
This match you would expect it to be quick and painful. However the returning Hot Rod John Ellison would give Oasis a run for his money. Ellison would use his veteran ring experience to try to get the upper hand against the big man. However, Hot Rod would lose to Oasis’s finisher the “Drought”, giving Oasis the victory.
5th Match: Loser Leaves Town Match
Mexicanos would make an unexpected return to Valiant Arena but they would be challenged by Sancho Libre. This match would be short lived but to everybody’s surprise Mexicanos would win the match and Sancho Libre would be escorted out of the building.
6th Match: Non-Title Match
The X-Division Champion X-Kaliber would take on Regulator in a grudge match that would be an action filled match. Regulator put on an incredible fight that would lead him to victory. However, since the title was not on the line X-Kaliber would still retain the title.
7th Match: Tag Team Championship
LSD would take on Kaliki and Mark Wolfe in an action packed, adrenaline fueled, thrill ride of a match. But due to the overwhelming force of power from LSD they would retain their titles.
8th Match: One Fall
Our semi-main event was more of an all out fight between Ray and Casino. This fight would be a non-stop match. Casino would hit Ray in the head with the Cowbell and be disqualified. Even thought the referee would DQ Casino, which would not stop either one of these superstars. Workers and Security would have to be called to separate the two.
9th Match: ASWF Championship
This match would be a match that Tommy Wayne and Chuck Fear would long for. The title was on the line but Chuck Would Get Lucky as this battle went back and forth out of no where tommy hits a tko for the pin 1.2.3 ref rings bell but then see's chuck foot on rope restarts the match tommy turns into a belt shot and chuck gets the Pin Fall
139 in crowd
1st Match: One Fall
“Mr. Muscle” Morgan Williams would take on Christopher Lee mano y mano in this one fall match. Morgan and Christopher would exchange taking control. Towards the end of the match Athena Eclipse would again come to the aid of Morgan and hold up Christopher Lee so that Morgan could throw powder in the face of his opponent. Lee would duck and hit Athena with the powder, but with Athena blinded she would accidently choke slam Morgan. Giving Lee the win.
2nd Match: One Fall
Our next match would be one that would be exciting none the less. Cody Murdoch would take on Wild Bill. Wild Bill would try his best in this match but would do no good. Cody Murdoch would hit his finisher the “Flatbed” on Wild Bill giving him the win.
3rd Match: One Fall
This match would be a short lived match with Scott Fury going head to head with Demon X. Demon X would maintain control for most of the match. Demon X would get the one, two, and three.
4th Match: One Fall
This match you would expect it to be quick and painful. However the returning Hot Rod John Ellison would give Oasis a run for his money. Ellison would use his veteran ring experience to try to get the upper hand against the big man. However, Hot Rod would lose to Oasis’s finisher the “Drought”, giving Oasis the victory.
5th Match: Loser Leaves Town Match
Mexicanos would make an unexpected return to Valiant Arena but they would be challenged by Sancho Libre. This match would be short lived but to everybody’s surprise Mexicanos would win the match and Sancho Libre would be escorted out of the building.
6th Match: Non-Title Match
The X-Division Champion X-Kaliber would take on Regulator in a grudge match that would be an action filled match. Regulator put on an incredible fight that would lead him to victory. However, since the title was not on the line X-Kaliber would still retain the title.
7th Match: Tag Team Championship
LSD would take on Kaliki and Mark Wolfe in an action packed, adrenaline fueled, thrill ride of a match. But due to the overwhelming force of power from LSD they would retain their titles.
8th Match: One Fall
Our semi-main event was more of an all out fight between Ray and Casino. This fight would be a non-stop match. Casino would hit Ray in the head with the Cowbell and be disqualified. Even thought the referee would DQ Casino, which would not stop either one of these superstars. Workers and Security would have to be called to separate the two.
9th Match: ASWF Championship
This match would be a match that Tommy Wayne and Chuck Fear would long for. The title was on the line but Chuck Would Get Lucky as this battle went back and forth out of no where tommy hits a tko for the pin 1.2.3 ref rings bell but then see's chuck foot on rope restarts the match tommy turns into a belt shot and chuck gets the Pin Fall
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Memphis Wrestling TV Report with Brian Thompson 1.03.09
It's a new year and time for a new feature from RasslinRiotOnline.com. Yes, yours truly, will begin doing weekly Memphis Wrestling TV reports. We'll see how it goes as this will hopefully become a weekly thing or at least a regular feature. Of course, depending on my schedule I may not be able to recap the show EVERY week, but I'll give my best effort. The structure of this report will consist of a recap of the show with my thoughts at the end. Enjoy and be sure to let me know what you think!!!
Corey Maclin opens this week with a rundown of what to expect from Memphis Wrestling's first episode of 2009. We're going to get old footage from CW 30 studio tapings, legends events and from the Memphis Wrestling vault. Corey also teased an announcement concerning the RETURN of live studio wrestling to Memphis. That news, he said, would come next week which he also touted as the "20th anniversary of Corey Maclin in Memphis Wrestling."
We go to our first clip, featuring Corey interviewing Derrick King from a Memphis Wrestling Prime Time show. I believe this might be from May or June 2007. Derrick talks about how "great" he is. The promo leads to a match with Dustin "Five" Starr.
Match: Dustin "Five Starr" vs. Derrick King
Jerry Calhoun is the referee for this contest which sees Dustin exert his power early with a couple of shoulder tackles. Derrick plays a somewhat whiny heel by complaining of hair pulls, etc. A fist and a few dirty tactics gives Derrick an edge. Dustin hits a sunset flip for a near fall. He gets a second advantage for another near fall with both counts from Calhoun seeming a bit slow. Derrick misses a superkick, but moments later connects with a "foreign object" to beat Starr.
We're back to Corey Maclin who reminds everyone that if "you blink, you will miss something." Do we need to duct tape our eyelids open Corey? (lol)
Maclin then sends us to a series of music videos featuring "legends" of Memphis Wrestling's past. We first get a video on "Superstar" Bill Dundee. Bill travels from Charlotte, NC, to Memphis and its shows him driving, making stops at diners, etc. This is all interspersed with footage of Bill wrestling.
The next video is of Jerry "The King" Lawler singing. This is interspersed with Lawler in action.
The finally video features Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart singing "We Hate School."
We come back to Corey Maclin who mentions that Jimmy Hart will be a part of next week's "celebration" of Corey's 20th year in Memphis Wrestling. We then see an old USWA clip of Corey interviewing the late "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert as we head to a break.
Corey then brings us back and pitches to clips from several matches from Memphis Wrestling related events.
Match: Six Man Tag featuring Memphis Legends
I'm not sure on the date of this event. It was a six man tag team bout with "Wildcat" Chris Harris, Tommy Rogers of Fantastics fame and King Cobra, I believe, facing "Wildeyed Southern Boy" Tracy Smothers, Porkchop Cash and Norvell Austin, I believe. I'm not positive that it was Cobra and Austin in this match. Could someone help? There was no commentary on the bout either to clarify. This was a pretty short, unspectacular yet fun match. Some nice work early between Smothers and Rogers, who can still go today. Harris, Rogers and Cobra? get the win from a Cobra? roll-up on Austin?
Match: Rock N' Roll Express w/"Handsome" Jimmy Valiant vs. Dennis Condrey & "Bobby Eaton's Son" w/Phil Hickerson
This was a match from I believe Southaven, MS when Memphis Wrestling did a "Clash of the Legends" doubleshot with a Jackson, TN event on Friday night and this shot on a Saturday evening. This was the summer of 2006. Back story here is that Bobby was booked in Phoenix, AZ, along with myself, Tim Warcloud and Tony Gunn and could not make both events. There wasn't any heat as the Phoenix shot was a done deal before the Clash shows were finalized. Anyway, the guy working as "Bobby Eaton's Son" was not that for a shoot, for the record. Bobby's son Dylan does wrestle in the Carolinas, by the way. This was a standard old school match. Valiant gets involved early by punching Dennis on the floor. Hickerson interferes late, but is offset by Valiant. Finish sees Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton double team "Eaton" for the win.
Match: Bobby Eaton & Koko B. Ware w/Slick vs. Bill Dundee & Dutch Mantell w/"Handsome" Jimmy Valiant
This match is from the big FedEx Forum event from the spring of 2007 that featured Hulk Hogan vs. "Big Show" Paul White in the main. Valiant wastes no time in getting involved in the match by punching Eaton on the outside. Dutch and Eaton do a little in-ring comedy, getting on all fours and going back and forth. Koko gets tagged in and takes control on Dutch, who ends up taking the heat. Bobby misses an elbow drop, allowing Dutch to hot tag to Dundee. Dundee comes in and takes control on Bobby. He rolls Bobby up, but Koko makes the save. Then, all four end up in the ring. Koko and Dutch go to the floor and end up in a stand off with Koko holding a chair to Dutch's "Shoe Baby" bullwhip. Slick gets on the apron.Valiant pulls him off. Camera work made it hard to decipher the finish. But it looks like Slick tried to give Eaton a weapon, but Dundee ends up with it to clock Bobby for the win. After the match, Bobby and Koko sneak attack only to end up the victims of a Jimmy Valiant, uh "nutcracker."
Maclin is back on the screen, teasing a potential "Clash of the Legends" for 2009. He also again discusses next week's "celebration" of his 20 years in Memphis Wrestling. We go to a break with a clip of Corey announcing from the desk in the USWA.
Corey is back and talks about Memphis always providing "traditional wrestling" footage from the studio. He sends us to a clip from CWA.
Match: Southern Tag Team Champions Fire & Flame vs. Joe Leduc & Phil Hickerson
A little back story here, as told during the opening part of the match by Lance Russell and Dave Brown, is that Fire & Flame did something that caused them to be suspended. However, Eddie Marlin ruled that they could return to TV ONLY if each match is a Southern Tag Team title bout. Fire ends up taking most of the heat. Flame makes the save on a reverse chinlock which allows Fire & Flame to do a double team and get the edge. Flame uses an object. It ends up being dropped with Hickerson getting it. All four men end up in the ring. Hickerson and Leduc go to work on Fire and Flame, trying to rip their masks off while hitting them in the corners. Crowd is popping heavy for the possible mask removal. Fire and Flame both get color, which shows through their exposed, torn masks. One of the Fire and Flame is submitting to an abdominal stretch by Hickerson, but referee Jerry Calhoun is distracted by the other two participants in the match fighting. As Calhoun turns to come to check on the submission, he gets punched. Match is ruled a DQ with Fire and Flame retaining their belts. This match was in the early 1980's I believe. Maybe Mark James could correct me?
Corey Maclin reminds us about next week's "celebration" of his 20 years with Memphis Wrestling. He talks about surprise guests for next week. We go to a break with a clip of Corey "dancing" with "Grandmaster Sexay" Brian Christopher during a "legends" show.
We return from break with Corey again plugging next week's "celebration" show. He jokes that this week went by so fast that maybe we need to go back to the old 90-minute format. He says that was just a joke. He gives a "sneak preview" of next week's broadcast. We see an old USWA clip from I believe the early 1990's with Richard Lee about to attack Dave Brown from behind with a steel chair. Corey grabs the chair to prevent the attack and ends up in a tug-of-war with Lee. This goes on for a few seconds until the late Moondog Spot ambushes Corey from behind. The clip ends there with Corey back on the screen to remind us of next week's festivities and his promise of stories about his career and how he got started in wrestling.
RassleNotes: The show was fine for what it was. I think the most talked about thing from this week will be the potential announcement of live studio wrestling. Will be interesting to see the follow through there....Jerry Lawler and Corey were on commentary during the Starr/King bout. They did a decent job together. I think this could be a GREAT role for Lawler on Memphis Wrestling should they go back to the studio. He could help put over young talent with his comments. Then, a top babyface could get into a situation where he is outnumbered and Lawler makes the save leading to the occasional tag or six man with "The King" and a young talent(s) against a group of heels....Jimmy Hart's music video was fun. I think that song could get over at any given time. "We Hate School." You know kids LOVE that!...New Experience Wrestling's own executive TV producer Richard Bressler could be seen around the ring filming the Rock N' Roll Express vs. Condrey/"Eaton's Son" bout...It'll be interesting to see if we have a "Clash of the Legends" this year. Those always do fairly decent at the box office and are good for a little nostalgia. We also usually have the Derrick Kings, Kevin Whites, Too Cool 2's, etc. on the card...Local announcers should watch the Fire & Flame vs. Hickerson & Leduc match. Russell and Brown are sooooo GOOD. As anyone could see, Hickerson and Leduc as well as Fire and Flame were not body builders. Some might actually say they are out of shape, which I would disagree with. They were in shape for being in the ring. Anyway, Russell early on in the match said, "Hickerson will never be confused with Mr. America. He's just rough and tough. He can really move for a guy of his size." Dave added, "He's very agile although he's not much for training." Russell finishes with, "His training is a little different." That is how, as a play-by-play man, to put over the talent in the ring. Any viewer that might have had out of shape or "fat" thoughts about Hickerson, will certainly change their tune especially since Lance and Dave had such credibility. You don't need muscles in every part of your body to be "tough"....Please let me know your thoughts on Memphis Wrestling. Drop me a line at bptbookings@yahoo.com.
Corey Maclin opens this week with a rundown of what to expect from Memphis Wrestling's first episode of 2009. We're going to get old footage from CW 30 studio tapings, legends events and from the Memphis Wrestling vault. Corey also teased an announcement concerning the RETURN of live studio wrestling to Memphis. That news, he said, would come next week which he also touted as the "20th anniversary of Corey Maclin in Memphis Wrestling."
We go to our first clip, featuring Corey interviewing Derrick King from a Memphis Wrestling Prime Time show. I believe this might be from May or June 2007. Derrick talks about how "great" he is. The promo leads to a match with Dustin "Five" Starr.
Match: Dustin "Five Starr" vs. Derrick King
Jerry Calhoun is the referee for this contest which sees Dustin exert his power early with a couple of shoulder tackles. Derrick plays a somewhat whiny heel by complaining of hair pulls, etc. A fist and a few dirty tactics gives Derrick an edge. Dustin hits a sunset flip for a near fall. He gets a second advantage for another near fall with both counts from Calhoun seeming a bit slow. Derrick misses a superkick, but moments later connects with a "foreign object" to beat Starr.
We're back to Corey Maclin who reminds everyone that if "you blink, you will miss something." Do we need to duct tape our eyelids open Corey? (lol)
Maclin then sends us to a series of music videos featuring "legends" of Memphis Wrestling's past. We first get a video on "Superstar" Bill Dundee. Bill travels from Charlotte, NC, to Memphis and its shows him driving, making stops at diners, etc. This is all interspersed with footage of Bill wrestling.
The next video is of Jerry "The King" Lawler singing. This is interspersed with Lawler in action.
The finally video features Jimmy "Mouth of the South" Hart singing "We Hate School."
We come back to Corey Maclin who mentions that Jimmy Hart will be a part of next week's "celebration" of Corey's 20th year in Memphis Wrestling. We then see an old USWA clip of Corey interviewing the late "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert as we head to a break.
Corey then brings us back and pitches to clips from several matches from Memphis Wrestling related events.
Match: Six Man Tag featuring Memphis Legends
I'm not sure on the date of this event. It was a six man tag team bout with "Wildcat" Chris Harris, Tommy Rogers of Fantastics fame and King Cobra, I believe, facing "Wildeyed Southern Boy" Tracy Smothers, Porkchop Cash and Norvell Austin, I believe. I'm not positive that it was Cobra and Austin in this match. Could someone help? There was no commentary on the bout either to clarify. This was a pretty short, unspectacular yet fun match. Some nice work early between Smothers and Rogers, who can still go today. Harris, Rogers and Cobra? get the win from a Cobra? roll-up on Austin?
Match: Rock N' Roll Express w/"Handsome" Jimmy Valiant vs. Dennis Condrey & "Bobby Eaton's Son" w/Phil Hickerson
This was a match from I believe Southaven, MS when Memphis Wrestling did a "Clash of the Legends" doubleshot with a Jackson, TN event on Friday night and this shot on a Saturday evening. This was the summer of 2006. Back story here is that Bobby was booked in Phoenix, AZ, along with myself, Tim Warcloud and Tony Gunn and could not make both events. There wasn't any heat as the Phoenix shot was a done deal before the Clash shows were finalized. Anyway, the guy working as "Bobby Eaton's Son" was not that for a shoot, for the record. Bobby's son Dylan does wrestle in the Carolinas, by the way. This was a standard old school match. Valiant gets involved early by punching Dennis on the floor. Hickerson interferes late, but is offset by Valiant. Finish sees Robert Gibson and Ricky Morton double team "Eaton" for the win.
Match: Bobby Eaton & Koko B. Ware w/Slick vs. Bill Dundee & Dutch Mantell w/"Handsome" Jimmy Valiant
This match is from the big FedEx Forum event from the spring of 2007 that featured Hulk Hogan vs. "Big Show" Paul White in the main. Valiant wastes no time in getting involved in the match by punching Eaton on the outside. Dutch and Eaton do a little in-ring comedy, getting on all fours and going back and forth. Koko gets tagged in and takes control on Dutch, who ends up taking the heat. Bobby misses an elbow drop, allowing Dutch to hot tag to Dundee. Dundee comes in and takes control on Bobby. He rolls Bobby up, but Koko makes the save. Then, all four end up in the ring. Koko and Dutch go to the floor and end up in a stand off with Koko holding a chair to Dutch's "Shoe Baby" bullwhip. Slick gets on the apron.Valiant pulls him off. Camera work made it hard to decipher the finish. But it looks like Slick tried to give Eaton a weapon, but Dundee ends up with it to clock Bobby for the win. After the match, Bobby and Koko sneak attack only to end up the victims of a Jimmy Valiant, uh "nutcracker."
Maclin is back on the screen, teasing a potential "Clash of the Legends" for 2009. He also again discusses next week's "celebration" of his 20 years in Memphis Wrestling. We go to a break with a clip of Corey announcing from the desk in the USWA.
Corey is back and talks about Memphis always providing "traditional wrestling" footage from the studio. He sends us to a clip from CWA.
Match: Southern Tag Team Champions Fire & Flame vs. Joe Leduc & Phil Hickerson
A little back story here, as told during the opening part of the match by Lance Russell and Dave Brown, is that Fire & Flame did something that caused them to be suspended. However, Eddie Marlin ruled that they could return to TV ONLY if each match is a Southern Tag Team title bout. Fire ends up taking most of the heat. Flame makes the save on a reverse chinlock which allows Fire & Flame to do a double team and get the edge. Flame uses an object. It ends up being dropped with Hickerson getting it. All four men end up in the ring. Hickerson and Leduc go to work on Fire and Flame, trying to rip their masks off while hitting them in the corners. Crowd is popping heavy for the possible mask removal. Fire and Flame both get color, which shows through their exposed, torn masks. One of the Fire and Flame is submitting to an abdominal stretch by Hickerson, but referee Jerry Calhoun is distracted by the other two participants in the match fighting. As Calhoun turns to come to check on the submission, he gets punched. Match is ruled a DQ with Fire and Flame retaining their belts. This match was in the early 1980's I believe. Maybe Mark James could correct me?
Corey Maclin reminds us about next week's "celebration" of his 20 years with Memphis Wrestling. He talks about surprise guests for next week. We go to a break with a clip of Corey "dancing" with "Grandmaster Sexay" Brian Christopher during a "legends" show.
We return from break with Corey again plugging next week's "celebration" show. He jokes that this week went by so fast that maybe we need to go back to the old 90-minute format. He says that was just a joke. He gives a "sneak preview" of next week's broadcast. We see an old USWA clip from I believe the early 1990's with Richard Lee about to attack Dave Brown from behind with a steel chair. Corey grabs the chair to prevent the attack and ends up in a tug-of-war with Lee. This goes on for a few seconds until the late Moondog Spot ambushes Corey from behind. The clip ends there with Corey back on the screen to remind us of next week's festivities and his promise of stories about his career and how he got started in wrestling.
RassleNotes: The show was fine for what it was. I think the most talked about thing from this week will be the potential announcement of live studio wrestling. Will be interesting to see the follow through there....Jerry Lawler and Corey were on commentary during the Starr/King bout. They did a decent job together. I think this could be a GREAT role for Lawler on Memphis Wrestling should they go back to the studio. He could help put over young talent with his comments. Then, a top babyface could get into a situation where he is outnumbered and Lawler makes the save leading to the occasional tag or six man with "The King" and a young talent(s) against a group of heels....Jimmy Hart's music video was fun. I think that song could get over at any given time. "We Hate School." You know kids LOVE that!...New Experience Wrestling's own executive TV producer Richard Bressler could be seen around the ring filming the Rock N' Roll Express vs. Condrey/"Eaton's Son" bout...It'll be interesting to see if we have a "Clash of the Legends" this year. Those always do fairly decent at the box office and are good for a little nostalgia. We also usually have the Derrick Kings, Kevin Whites, Too Cool 2's, etc. on the card...Local announcers should watch the Fire & Flame vs. Hickerson & Leduc match. Russell and Brown are sooooo GOOD. As anyone could see, Hickerson and Leduc as well as Fire and Flame were not body builders. Some might actually say they are out of shape, which I would disagree with. They were in shape for being in the ring. Anyway, Russell early on in the match said, "Hickerson will never be confused with Mr. America. He's just rough and tough. He can really move for a guy of his size." Dave added, "He's very agile although he's not much for training." Russell finishes with, "His training is a little different." That is how, as a play-by-play man, to put over the talent in the ring. Any viewer that might have had out of shape or "fat" thoughts about Hickerson, will certainly change their tune especially since Lance and Dave had such credibility. You don't need muscles in every part of your body to be "tough"....Please let me know your thoughts on Memphis Wrestling. Drop me a line at bptbookings@yahoo.com.
RassleResults: TXW Knoxville, TN 12.27.08
With the TXW Offices banishing the Black List from the TXW forever, it looks like another force is here to be reckoned with. They are more experienced, cunning, and ruthless.... but not any less cocky. Team Ruff Cutt, featuring Captain Mike Powers, Jody Rivers and the Super Cruiserweight Billy Marshall made a big splash as they opened the show by insulting the crowd and inviting TXW's top dog, Jerry Lee to join the group. Jerry Lee declined, and it Ruff Cutt was insulted and swore revenge.
1) Shawn Streets made his return to the TXW arena, but the upstart superstar was no match for Ed Idol and his super tight ring attire. Idol scored the pinfall and offended fans with the clinginess of his tights.
2) Bob O Mac upset KAPOW Heavyweight Champion Ryan Dookie, when a cocky Dookie went for a second Brainbuster and the TXW Rookie of the Year rolled him up in a small package for the 1...2...3
TXW Youtube Television Championship
Juggalo Drake (c) vs. Scotty Trojan vs. Billy Marshall vs. Bobby Rayne
3) This interesting match started off as a Tag Match, then a Three Way Dance, and then finally a one on one affair. The final two combatants were the champion Juggalo Drake and Billy Marshall. Demetria surprisingly appeared and smashed Juggalo with a Kendo stick, costing the inaugural champion his title.
Winner and new TXW You Tube Television Champion: Billy Marshall
4) Violet Adams defeated Demetria in a Hair vs. Hair match, but when Violet tried to clip Demetria's golden locks, Demetria ripped her hair off and said in her most manly voice "IT'S A WIG!!!" Revealing the fact that there is more to her... umm... him... than meets the eye! Juggalo Drake reemerged to smack the identity-confused superstar with a Kendo Stick as well.
5) Bobbie Blassie upset Shawn Schultz in a #1 Contender's match for the TXW Heavyweight Title, but that didn't stop Shawn from dancing for 5 minutes after the match to his new theme song written especially for him.
TXW Tag Team Championship
Sgt AWOL (c) Ruff Cutt
6) Anyone smell a rat? The Reaper was mysteriously missing from tonight's card, and we are sure Ruff Cutt had something to do with that. Ruff Cutt took advantage of the handicap fiasco and finally overpowered the lonely Sgt AWOL for the belts.
Winners and new TXW Tag Team Champions: Ruff Cutt
TXW Heavyweight Championship
Jerry Lee (c) vs. Chris Cameron
7) The return of Coast to Coast Chris Cameron saw something that no one has done in a year... defeat Jerry Lee. The new champ had help from Team Ruff Cutt, and after the match, Powers, Rivers, and Marshall held up four fingers to the new champ, who returned the salute but did not walk off with the group. Could Chris be the 4th member of Ruff Cutt? Come out to the next show to find out!
Winner and new TXW Heavyweight Champion: Chris Cameron
Next Show: Jan. 31st!!!
Credit: Vinnie Vineyard
----I love the Youtube TV Title idea. A local group should do that...I hate the idea of them doing the "four fingers" - get your own gimmick!!
1) Shawn Streets made his return to the TXW arena, but the upstart superstar was no match for Ed Idol and his super tight ring attire. Idol scored the pinfall and offended fans with the clinginess of his tights.
2) Bob O Mac upset KAPOW Heavyweight Champion Ryan Dookie, when a cocky Dookie went for a second Brainbuster and the TXW Rookie of the Year rolled him up in a small package for the 1...2...3
TXW Youtube Television Championship
Juggalo Drake (c) vs. Scotty Trojan vs. Billy Marshall vs. Bobby Rayne
3) This interesting match started off as a Tag Match, then a Three Way Dance, and then finally a one on one affair. The final two combatants were the champion Juggalo Drake and Billy Marshall. Demetria surprisingly appeared and smashed Juggalo with a Kendo stick, costing the inaugural champion his title.
Winner and new TXW You Tube Television Champion: Billy Marshall
4) Violet Adams defeated Demetria in a Hair vs. Hair match, but when Violet tried to clip Demetria's golden locks, Demetria ripped her hair off and said in her most manly voice "IT'S A WIG!!!" Revealing the fact that there is more to her... umm... him... than meets the eye! Juggalo Drake reemerged to smack the identity-confused superstar with a Kendo Stick as well.
5) Bobbie Blassie upset Shawn Schultz in a #1 Contender's match for the TXW Heavyweight Title, but that didn't stop Shawn from dancing for 5 minutes after the match to his new theme song written especially for him.
TXW Tag Team Championship
Sgt AWOL (c) Ruff Cutt
6) Anyone smell a rat? The Reaper was mysteriously missing from tonight's card, and we are sure Ruff Cutt had something to do with that. Ruff Cutt took advantage of the handicap fiasco and finally overpowered the lonely Sgt AWOL for the belts.
Winners and new TXW Tag Team Champions: Ruff Cutt
TXW Heavyweight Championship
Jerry Lee (c) vs. Chris Cameron
7) The return of Coast to Coast Chris Cameron saw something that no one has done in a year... defeat Jerry Lee. The new champ had help from Team Ruff Cutt, and after the match, Powers, Rivers, and Marshall held up four fingers to the new champ, who returned the salute but did not walk off with the group. Could Chris be the 4th member of Ruff Cutt? Come out to the next show to find out!
Winner and new TXW Heavyweight Champion: Chris Cameron
Next Show: Jan. 31st!!!
Credit: Vinnie Vineyard
----I love the Youtube TV Title idea. A local group should do that...I hate the idea of them doing the "four fingers" - get your own gimmick!!
RassleResults: USWO Nashville, TN 1.02.09
103 attended
Chris Norte b Traken Mathias and Travis Starr and Steven Green and Convict Clown in a 5-way when Norte pinned Mathias
USWO Jr. Champion Jason Xavier b Lee Cross
Damien Payne & Josh Crowe b Psycho Medic & Shawn Hoodrich when Payne pinned Hoodrich
Steven Green b Traken Mathias
USWO Tag Team Champions Saint & Tim Renesto b Shane Eden & Derrick Neal when Saint pinned Eden
Mitch Ryder b Michael Jablonski in a 2/3 fall match to win the USWO Championship
LT Falk b Jeremiah Plunkett in a "loser leaves USWO" match
PS: LT also worked twice on the SAW tapings tonight, losing to Derrick King and teaming with Drew Haskins in losing to Chris Michaels & Sean Casey. Michaels was announced as appearing at USWO/ATL Saturday night.
Credit: Jimmie Daniel
Chris Norte b Traken Mathias and Travis Starr and Steven Green and Convict Clown in a 5-way when Norte pinned Mathias
USWO Jr. Champion Jason Xavier b Lee Cross
Damien Payne & Josh Crowe b Psycho Medic & Shawn Hoodrich when Payne pinned Hoodrich
Steven Green b Traken Mathias
USWO Tag Team Champions Saint & Tim Renesto b Shane Eden & Derrick Neal when Saint pinned Eden
Mitch Ryder b Michael Jablonski in a 2/3 fall match to win the USWO Championship
LT Falk b Jeremiah Plunkett in a "loser leaves USWO" match
PS: LT also worked twice on the SAW tapings tonight, losing to Derrick King and teaming with Drew Haskins in losing to Chris Michaels & Sean Casey. Michaels was announced as appearing at USWO/ATL Saturday night.
Credit: Jimmie Daniel
Friday, January 02, 2009
RassleResults: N.E.W. West Memphis, AR 1.02.09
New Experience Wrestling held its 11th show for future television distribution at the "Nightmare" Ken Wayne School of Professional Wrestling in West Memphis tonight. The results from the show are as follows:
- Greg King def. Justin "The Juice" Smart
- Kid Nikels def. Matt Justyce
- "3G" Eric Wayne def. Shawn Reed
RassleNotes: Around 40 in the crowd this week..."Outlaw" Don Bass, Big Hoss and "Gentleman" Jim Casey were all in attendance...Downtown Bruno was back as referee...Pre-match promos continued to improve with Shawn Reed cutting one of the more solid ones, focused on ending Eric Wayne's undefeated streak in N.E.W...Promotion returns next Friday night in West Memphis at 8 p.m.
- Greg King def. Justin "The Juice" Smart
- Kid Nikels def. Matt Justyce
- "3G" Eric Wayne def. Shawn Reed
RassleNotes: Around 40 in the crowd this week..."Outlaw" Don Bass, Big Hoss and "Gentleman" Jim Casey were all in attendance...Downtown Bruno was back as referee...Pre-match promos continued to improve with Shawn Reed cutting one of the more solid ones, focused on ending Eric Wayne's undefeated streak in N.E.W...Promotion returns next Friday night in West Memphis at 8 p.m.
Shows for the Weekend 1.02 to 1.03.09
----CLICK HERE for regular schedule shows. Below is the SAW tapings scheduled for tonight with one of the top workers in this area - Flash Flanagan.
SAW TV Taping
The SAWMill
1214 B Louisivlle Highway
Millersville, TN (Just three miles past the Rivergate exit on I-65)
Main Event: SAW International Heavyweight Title:
Kid Kash (Champion) vs Flash Flanagan.
Bootcamp Match: “Boogie Woogie Boy” Gary Valiant vs “ Maniac” Marc Anthony
High Society with The Freak Squad defend the SAW Tag Team Titles
“OMG” Rick Santel (with Paul Adams) vs “Livewire” Nikki Vaughn.
Jesse Emerson vs Sigmon
Plus: Arrick “The Dragon” Andrews, Andy Douglas, Chase Stevens, Jon Michael, Drew Haskins, Chrisjen Hayme, the debut of Vordell Walker, Hammerjack, and more
SAW TV Taping
The SAWMill
1214 B Louisivlle Highway
Millersville, TN (Just three miles past the Rivergate exit on I-65)
Main Event: SAW International Heavyweight Title:
Kid Kash (Champion) vs Flash Flanagan.
Bootcamp Match: “Boogie Woogie Boy” Gary Valiant vs “ Maniac” Marc Anthony
High Society with The Freak Squad defend the SAW Tag Team Titles
“OMG” Rick Santel (with Paul Adams) vs “Livewire” Nikki Vaughn.
Jesse Emerson vs Sigmon
Plus: Arrick “The Dragon” Andrews, Andy Douglas, Chase Stevens, Jon Michael, Drew Haskins, Chrisjen Hayme, the debut of Vordell Walker, Hammerjack, and more
An Afternoon of Classic Wrestling
ESPN Classic will air a marathon of AWA Championship Wrestling beginning this afternoon at 1 p.m. Central Time and concluding at 6 p.m. Central Time, for a grand total of five straight episodes.
I'm not sure exactly what time frame the episodes will be from, although as of late they have been airing events from 1990 during their weekday showcase each evening at 11 p.m. Central on the station. Those particular shows have featured then-AWA World Champion Larry Zbyszko, Nikita Koloff, The Trooper (later known as "The Patriot"), Yukon John (John Nord who went on to WWE as "The Bezerker"), Mike Enos, Wayne Bloom and more including a young announcer named Eric Bischoff.
The airing of the classic shows have certainly been a throwback. While many will laugh at things such as the "Team Challenge Series," some of the footage from the mid-1980's was quite entertaining as it featured Nick Bockwinkle, Curt Hennig, Shawn Michaels, Marty Jannetty and many others who certainly carried the AWA torch at the time.
I'm not sure exactly what time frame the episodes will be from, although as of late they have been airing events from 1990 during their weekday showcase each evening at 11 p.m. Central on the station. Those particular shows have featured then-AWA World Champion Larry Zbyszko, Nikita Koloff, The Trooper (later known as "The Patriot"), Yukon John (John Nord who went on to WWE as "The Bezerker"), Mike Enos, Wayne Bloom and more including a young announcer named Eric Bischoff.
The airing of the classic shows have certainly been a throwback. While many will laugh at things such as the "Team Challenge Series," some of the footage from the mid-1980's was quite entertaining as it featured Nick Bockwinkle, Curt Hennig, Shawn Michaels, Marty Jannetty and many others who certainly carried the AWA torch at the time.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Additional Sammartino/Corrente interview
In my earlier post, I failed to mention the appearance of Bruno Sammartino and Sal Corrente on Evan Ginzburg's "Legends" radio show this past Sunday night. The show is followed online by a solid legion of internet radio fans.
You can find the interview now archived at www.wrestling-radio.com. Find the "Evan Ginzburg's Legends" link on the left side of the main page, click on it and it will take you to the interview. Obviously Bruno and Sal are doing HEAVY promotion for the recently re-released autobiography of Bruno, that was completed in conjunction with RasslinRiot. To order the book, visit the link here at the site.
You can find the interview now archived at www.wrestling-radio.com. Find the "Evan Ginzburg's Legends" link on the left side of the main page, click on it and it will take you to the interview. Obviously Bruno and Sal are doing HEAVY promotion for the recently re-released autobiography of Bruno, that was completed in conjunction with RasslinRiot. To order the book, visit the link here at the site.
RRO Related Interviews Now Online
Let me first wish everyone a very "Happy New Year!" I hope everyone was able to ring in 2009 safe and securely!
For those of you who need a wrestling fix today, you can have it through a variety of wrestling interviews with individuals who have ties to RasslinRiotOnline.
W. D. Hatfield, of The Wrestling Hotseat, recently interviewed the "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino and the "Big Cheese" Sal Corrente in regard to their successful careers and the re-release of Bruno's self-titled autobiography. Those interviews are both available at Hatfield's site www.myvirtualbc.com.
Hatfield also interview yours truly this week to discuss my career and ties to RRO, Bobby Eaton, Ken Wayne and the Mid-South. It was a lot of fun and I hope listeners will enjoy it.
Quick links to the trio of interviews are as follows:
www.myvirtualbc.com/audiointerviews/brunosammartino.mp3
www.myvirtualbc.com/audiointerviews/salcorrente.mp3
www.myvirtualbc.com/audiointerviews/brianthompson.mp3
Bruno was also interviewed recently by Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. That interview is available for PWInsider's elite subscribers. I have a subscripition to the site and let me just plug them by saying that it is definitely worth the nominal fee. Visit www.pwinsider.com for additional details on how to subscribe to their "pop-up free" service that includes member-only specials such as access to audio content. Those who already have an "elite" subscription will know what to do.
Again, "Happy New Year" to you all!!
For those of you who need a wrestling fix today, you can have it through a variety of wrestling interviews with individuals who have ties to RasslinRiotOnline.
W. D. Hatfield, of The Wrestling Hotseat, recently interviewed the "Living Legend" Bruno Sammartino and the "Big Cheese" Sal Corrente in regard to their successful careers and the re-release of Bruno's self-titled autobiography. Those interviews are both available at Hatfield's site www.myvirtualbc.com.
Hatfield also interview yours truly this week to discuss my career and ties to RRO, Bobby Eaton, Ken Wayne and the Mid-South. It was a lot of fun and I hope listeners will enjoy it.
Quick links to the trio of interviews are as follows:
www.myvirtualbc.com/audiointerviews/brunosammartino.mp3
www.myvirtualbc.com/audiointerviews/salcorrente.mp3
www.myvirtualbc.com/audiointerviews/brianthompson.mp3
Bruno was also interviewed recently by Mike Johnson of PWInsider.com. That interview is available for PWInsider's elite subscribers. I have a subscripition to the site and let me just plug them by saying that it is definitely worth the nominal fee. Visit www.pwinsider.com for additional details on how to subscribe to their "pop-up free" service that includes member-only specials such as access to audio content. Those who already have an "elite" subscription will know what to do.
Again, "Happy New Year" to you all!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO JIMMY HART
I WANT TO SEND OUT BIRTHDAY GREETINGS TO MEMPHIS WRESTLING LEGEND "THE MOUTH OF THE SOUTH" JIMMY HART.
I have been around the country with Jimmy Hart I don't think there is a street you can walk down or a place you can go where someone doesn't recognize him. The ultimate test was out in the middle of Arkansas at 2:00am in a convenience store. He still got stopped for autographs. I watched late last night as Dick Clark once again helped us ring in the New Year and Jimmy Hart's birthday celebration. It was Dick Clark who told Jimmy one day when he was with The Gentrys if you dress like the audience soon that's where you will be sitting in the audience. I can tell you Jimmy has never forgotten that and has also never had to sit in the audience.
This past Tuesday morning the movie Jimmy appeared in It's A Bikini World along with his band The Gentrys played on Turner Classic Movies.
Happy Birthday Buddy
"The Big Cheese" Sal Corrente
I have been around the country with Jimmy Hart I don't think there is a street you can walk down or a place you can go where someone doesn't recognize him. The ultimate test was out in the middle of Arkansas at 2:00am in a convenience store. He still got stopped for autographs. I watched late last night as Dick Clark once again helped us ring in the New Year and Jimmy Hart's birthday celebration. It was Dick Clark who told Jimmy one day when he was with The Gentrys if you dress like the audience soon that's where you will be sitting in the audience. I can tell you Jimmy has never forgotten that and has also never had to sit in the audience.
This past Tuesday morning the movie Jimmy appeared in It's A Bikini World along with his band The Gentrys played on Turner Classic Movies.
Happy Birthday Buddy
"The Big Cheese" Sal Corrente
Happy New Year!!
----RRO offices will be closed today due to the holiday. I will be stuck in the house for the weekend working on Yearbook 2008!!!
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