but the major news coming out of the show seems to be Tatt2 quitting the promotion. Apparently, early in the day when they had a softball game some fans were putting water on all the wrestlers. He got pissed and left and just said he quit. A few of the other wrestlers were not happy about getting wet either due to the fact of having cell phones and such. Tatt2 was planned for a big program with “The Savior”, who was revealed to be Jon Michael last night, and has been a major character in TLCW for the whole year. In unrelated news, 187 and Tasha Simone finished up with TLCW also last night. 187 is retiring and I am not sure about Simone. Motley Cruz will continue to work in TLCW.
Sunday, August 12, 2007
Tatt2 Quits TLCW!!
----TLCW’s “Super Summer Showdown” was a good show last night with some of the early bouts seeming to lack the “spark”, but the later bouts the fans were really into them. I will have a full Arena Report later, 
but the major news coming out of the show seems to be Tatt2 quitting the promotion. Apparently, early in the day when they had a softball game some fans were putting water on all the wrestlers. He got pissed and left and just said he quit. A few of the other wrestlers were not happy about getting wet either due to the fact of having cell phones and such. Tatt2 was planned for a big program with “The Savior”, who was revealed to be Jon Michael last night, and has been a major character in TLCW for the whole year. In unrelated news, 187 and Tasha Simone finished up with TLCW also last night. 187 is retiring and I am not sure about Simone. Motley Cruz will continue to work in TLCW.
but the major news coming out of the show seems to be Tatt2 quitting the promotion. Apparently, early in the day when they had a softball game some fans were putting water on all the wrestlers. He got pissed and left and just said he quit. A few of the other wrestlers were not happy about getting wet either due to the fact of having cell phones and such. Tatt2 was planned for a big program with “The Savior”, who was revealed to be Jon Michael last night, and has been a major character in TLCW for the whole year. In unrelated news, 187 and Tasha Simone finished up with TLCW also last night. 187 is retiring and I am not sure about Simone. Motley Cruz will continue to work in TLCW.
Saturday, August 11, 2007
RassleResults: NBW. Dyersburg, TN. 8-11-07
Crazy Train & The Sicilian Kid defeated The Rough Necks ("Straight Shooter" Gunner Thompson & E.Z. Ryder)
E.Z. was going for a chain on Kid. Kid knocked the chain from E.Z.'s hand and nailed him with the gimmick and made the pin.
Alex Krisis went to a time limit draw with Zane Richards.
NBW Hardcore Championship
Void defeated Ex-Con & Lil' Tim Alfonzo in a triple threat hardcore match to become the new NBW Hardcore Champion.
Handicapped Match. If BLS win they get a shot at the Tag-Titles next week.
Black Label Society (A.J. Bradley & Robbie Douglas) defeated Phoenix X
"Southern Outlaw" Kilo defeated "The Enforcer" Mark Justice by DQ
after the match, Justice handcuffed Kilo to the ropes and was about to nail Kilo with a board when Auburn Thunder ran in the ring behind him and jerked the board away. Auburn went to slap Justice again, this time Justice caught her hand and punched her. NBW announcer Rob Thompson came into the ring and pulled Justice off of Auburn, then nailed Justice. Justice then attacked Thompson before Jeremy Moore & Tank made the save.
NBW Heavyweight Champion "Real Deal" Tim Edwards & NBW High Risk Champion J.R. Manson defeated "Upset Kid" Jeremy Moore & "The One Man Wrecking Crew" Tank.
during the match, Edwards would never tag in while Tank was in the ring. when it finally came down to it and Moore made the hot tag to Tank, Edwards sidestepped a punch and Tank stopped just short of hitting the referee. Referee Barry sent Tank to the locker room because he thought Tank was trying to hit him. Edwards & Manson double teamed Moore until Manson pinned him after an "Unprettier". after the match, Edwards knocked out the referee and held Moore so Manson could cut some of his hair off until Tank came back in for the save.
Notes: around 85 paying with a gate close to $500 with over 100 fans in the building.
Gryffon X no showed because of his shoot job. Rocker had to work over at his shoot job as well. Ex-Con wrestled in DWF for a while back a few years ago and has recently came back to Tennessee.
Next week: Moore vs. Manson - Hair vs. Hair
BLS vs. Team X - NBW Tag-Titles
Don't forget to visit NBW's website at http://www.newbloodwrestling.net/ and vote for the NBW Fans Choice Awards. Winners will be presented at NBW's 1 Year Anniversary Show entitled LEGACY on September 22ND.
E.Z. was going for a chain on Kid. Kid knocked the chain from E.Z.'s hand and nailed him with the gimmick and made the pin.
Alex Krisis went to a time limit draw with Zane Richards.
NBW Hardcore Championship
Void defeated Ex-Con & Lil' Tim Alfonzo in a triple threat hardcore match to become the new NBW Hardcore Champion.
Handicapped Match. If BLS win they get a shot at the Tag-Titles next week.
Black Label Society (A.J. Bradley & Robbie Douglas) defeated Phoenix X
"Southern Outlaw" Kilo defeated "The Enforcer" Mark Justice by DQ
after the match, Justice handcuffed Kilo to the ropes and was about to nail Kilo with a board when Auburn Thunder ran in the ring behind him and jerked the board away. Auburn went to slap Justice again, this time Justice caught her hand and punched her. NBW announcer Rob Thompson came into the ring and pulled Justice off of Auburn, then nailed Justice. Justice then attacked Thompson before Jeremy Moore & Tank made the save.
NBW Heavyweight Champion "Real Deal" Tim Edwards & NBW High Risk Champion J.R. Manson defeated "Upset Kid" Jeremy Moore & "The One Man Wrecking Crew" Tank.
during the match, Edwards would never tag in while Tank was in the ring. when it finally came down to it and Moore made the hot tag to Tank, Edwards sidestepped a punch and Tank stopped just short of hitting the referee. Referee Barry sent Tank to the locker room because he thought Tank was trying to hit him. Edwards & Manson double teamed Moore until Manson pinned him after an "Unprettier". after the match, Edwards knocked out the referee and held Moore so Manson could cut some of his hair off until Tank came back in for the save.
Notes: around 85 paying with a gate close to $500 with over 100 fans in the building.
Gryffon X no showed because of his shoot job. Rocker had to work over at his shoot job as well. Ex-Con wrestled in DWF for a while back a few years ago and has recently came back to Tennessee.
Next week: Moore vs. Manson - Hair vs. Hair
BLS vs. Team X - NBW Tag-Titles
Don't forget to visit NBW's website at http://www.newbloodwrestling.net/ and vote for the NBW Fans Choice Awards. Winners will be presented at NBW's 1 Year Anniversary Show entitled LEGACY on September 22ND.
A few comments from Bill Dundee..
----I just finished talking with Dundee a few moments ago. Dundee stated he did not have an official title at the Palace. He helped Golden out on kick boxing, wrestling and some of the country music shows. He said that no one was hurt and that it was deliberately done. He also wanted me to let everyone know that "he don't have a dog in that hunt" and he was headed back from Tuckerman, AR that night it was set. LOL
Pacman headed to Hard Justice
ESPN.com reported early Saturday that the Tennessee Titans and Adam "Pacman" Jones have reached an agreement to modify a temporary restraining order that prohibited his working for TNA Wrestling.
Under the deal, Jones "would agree to avoid physical contact of any kind," reported ESPN. While the agreement allows Jones to maintain an outside-the-ring involvement with TNA, it does not permit him to engage in anything that places him at risk for injury.
The parties will go before a judge Saturday morning to finalize the deal.
TNA Wrestling has not commented on the specifics of the agreement, although it maintained Friday that "Adam will appear as scheduled at the 'Hard Justice' pay-per-view event this Sunday night."
Under the deal, Jones "would agree to avoid physical contact of any kind," reported ESPN. While the agreement allows Jones to maintain an outside-the-ring involvement with TNA, it does not permit him to engage in anything that places him at risk for injury.
The parties will go before a judge Saturday morning to finalize the deal.
TNA Wrestling has not commented on the specifics of the agreement, although it maintained Friday that "Adam will appear as scheduled at the 'Hard Justice' pay-per-view event this Sunday night."
The Palace nightclub vandalized, set on fire
----The Palace nightclub, which I believe is owned by former wrestler Terry Golden [Story] and managed by Bill Dundee, was vandalized, set on fire 
last night. The Palace has also been the site of a few wrestling events. It is good to hear that no one was hurt. I tried to reach Dundee for comment, but he was unavailable.
THE STORY
A Jackson nightclub appears to have been vandalized before being set on fire deliberately, according to an incident report from the Jackson Fire Department.
The report said that firefighters responded to an alarm at 12:57 a.m. Friday at The Palace, located at 45 Broadview Drive. When they arrived on the scene at 1:04 a.m., they saw water coming from the nightclub and smelled smoke.
The firefighters forced entry into the nightclub, finding heavy smoke and the sprinkler system running, the report said. While inside, the firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to locate the origin of the fire.
The report said that ventilation was set-up and firefighters inside determined that the fire was put out by the sprinkler system.
After firefighters saw multiple gas cans inside the nightclub, vandalized property and fire trails, an arson investigator was called to the scene.
The report said that the ignition factor was "incendiary," which is a term used to refer to a fire that has been deliberately set. "Flammable/combustible" was the type of materials ignited, the report said.
Damages from the smoke and fire was contained to the nightclub, the report said.
Property owner Terry Story said in a phone interview Friday night that he was told by firefighters that the nightclub, which is insured, was broken into and was ransacked.
"It's just a big mess," Story said. "We don't know what the damages are."
Nightclub owner Freddie Gaggley could not be reached Friday night for comments.
Credit: TYRONE TONY REED JR. ttreed@jacksonsun.com http://www.jacksonsun.com/
last night. The Palace has also been the site of a few wrestling events. It is good to hear that no one was hurt. I tried to reach Dundee for comment, but he was unavailable.THE STORY
A Jackson nightclub appears to have been vandalized before being set on fire deliberately, according to an incident report from the Jackson Fire Department.
The report said that firefighters responded to an alarm at 12:57 a.m. Friday at The Palace, located at 45 Broadview Drive. When they arrived on the scene at 1:04 a.m., they saw water coming from the nightclub and smelled smoke.
The firefighters forced entry into the nightclub, finding heavy smoke and the sprinkler system running, the report said. While inside, the firefighters used thermal imaging cameras to locate the origin of the fire.
The report said that ventilation was set-up and firefighters inside determined that the fire was put out by the sprinkler system.
After firefighters saw multiple gas cans inside the nightclub, vandalized property and fire trails, an arson investigator was called to the scene.
The report said that the ignition factor was "incendiary," which is a term used to refer to a fire that has been deliberately set. "Flammable/combustible" was the type of materials ignited, the report said.
Damages from the smoke and fire was contained to the nightclub, the report said.
Property owner Terry Story said in a phone interview Friday night that he was told by firefighters that the nightclub, which is insured, was broken into and was ransacked.
"It's just a big mess," Story said. "We don't know what the damages are."
Nightclub owner Freddie Gaggley could not be reached Friday night for comments.
Credit: TYRONE TONY REED JR. ttreed@jacksonsun.com http://www.jacksonsun.com/
The Ratings: Memphis TV 8.04.07
----Well, the promotion did the big drop from last week’s high to an overall 2.6 = [43,484 viewers]. I am in the process of preparing some charts to show how the show has been on a roller coaster ride this year with ratings. The good thing about this show is that almost everyone turned it and left it on. As you can see on a few thousand viewers apart all night long with only a slight bump in the 3rd quarter. Also note that there was an decrease in viewers overall watching TV in Memphis with this week’s news/CSI combo getting less viewers than ever.
-Lawler interview
-Johnny Dotson/Tatt2 vs Derrick King/Shawn Shultz
1st quarter – 2.5 [41,805 viewers]
-Mr Hughes interview
-Hughes vs Dustin Starr
-Spellbinder vs Kevin White
2cnd quarter – 2.5 = [41637 viewers] [-168]
-TCool2 interview
-TC2 vs Koko/Kid Kash
3rd Quarter 2.7 [45,666 viewers] [+4029 viewers]
-Lawler vs Johnny Rotten
4th Quarter -2.7 [45,162 viewers] [-504 viewers]
12 week average – 2.9 [48,003 viewers]
12 week low – 1.8 [29,884 viewers] 6.30.07
12 week high – 4.3 [71,353 viewers] 7.28.07
Viewers from start to finish: [+3357 viewers]
What was Memphis watching?? Channel 3 News and CSI Miami 6.7 [112,192 viewers]
-Lawler interview
-Johnny Dotson/Tatt2 vs Derrick King/Shawn Shultz
1st quarter – 2.5 [41,805 viewers]
-Mr Hughes interview
-Hughes vs Dustin Starr
-Spellbinder vs Kevin White
2cnd quarter – 2.5 = [41637 viewers] [-168]
-TCool2 interview
-TC2 vs Koko/Kid Kash
3rd Quarter 2.7 [45,666 viewers] [+4029 viewers]
-Lawler vs Johnny Rotten
4th Quarter -2.7 [45,162 viewers] [-504 viewers]
12 week average – 2.9 [48,003 viewers]
12 week low – 1.8 [29,884 viewers] 6.30.07
12 week high – 4.3 [71,353 viewers] 7.28.07
Viewers from start to finish: [+3357 viewers]
What was Memphis watching?? Channel 3 News and CSI Miami 6.7 [112,192 viewers]
Hulk Hogan Sun interview Part II
----I posted the first part of this interview a few days back and thought everyone would like to read the end of it.
"McMahon is DESPERATE and DEFEATABLE" - Hulk: I'll defeat desperate Vince!
Source: The Sun UK Newspaper
LAST week Hulk Hogan shocked the grappling world when he called for an end to steroid use in the sport and lashed out at the number of stars dying young.
The Hulkster also stoked interest by revealing he has raised $40million (£20million) of the $80-100million he needs to start his own wrestling federation and take on Vince McMahon's all-powerful WWE.
Now, in part two of our exclusive interview, wrestling's biggest ever name turns his guns on his former friend and boss.
Hogan slams the "compromised" McMahon and his "robot" roster, then reveals exactly how their relationship broke down.
He also has harsh words for fellow legend Steve Austin and those who he saw wrestling to "silence" at last year's SummerSlam.
People are going to be very excited when they hear your plans to start your own wrestling promotion. Can you tell us any more?
If I can do what I want to do in the next few months then this will be bigger than anything ever done before in wrestling.
You've seen WrestleMania, the nWo, UFC, steel cages, PPV - but this is something completely different again.
Someone else gave me the idea and I said go ahead go and do this crazy thing.
It is something I would have never dreamed of. It would be like inventing an engine that runs on air that kind of an idea
Wrestling needs to be about the art form again. It needs to be about painting a picture and having a really good match.
Whether the guy can dropkick off the top of the cage or, like me, his boots never leave the ground - it's about understanding what this business is about.
The best wrestlers, whether it's a Hulk Hogan or a Rey Mysterio, are the ones who have psychology and can understand this business.
Do you think anyone can challenge the WWE's dominance of wrestling?
Definitely.
If you look at the numbers when I was in WCW, we used to beat them every week.
We had three times the audience of Vince. He was facing bankruptcy.
Then AOL merged with Time Warner and said we do not want wrestling on our stations, and that was the end of WCW.
Right now, Vince's stuff has been compromised.
With all respect to TNA, the WWE is the only option people really have - but it is not at the level of the quality of programming that Vince usually puts out.
What don't you like about the WWE product at the moment?
Well, I never said I didn't like it.
Sorry, what do you think it lacks then?
It lacks stars, it lacks consistency, it lacks quality story lines and it lacks anybody that understands the art form.
Everybody's out there wrestling like a robot.
At WrestleMania, you were rumoured to be part of the Vince McMahon v Donald Trump match. Is that true?
I don't know anything about that.
I know I was supposed to be the main event at WrestleMania either against Austin, Big Show or Khali
It is something they had talked about for a year, as it was the 20th anniversary of me slamming Andre The Giant at WrestleMania III.
The year before at the Hall Of Fame, Vince even told me: "Make sure you're ready for WrestleMania 23 because it is 20 years since the attendance record was set in Detroit and we want you back in there as the main event."
But you ended up not being on the show at all. What happened?
Last year, at SummerSlam, I fought Randy Orton - and me and Vince had some problems with the money.
Before SummerSlam, I was a little worried because instead of being a main event match I was on fourth against Randy Orton.
When I heard about the first three matches at the Fleet Centre in Boston and it sounded like a funeral.
And when I listened to the crowd reactions to those matches, it did sound like a funeral.
Then when my music came on it was like the old days people were stood up. It was electric.
Randy is a great hard working wrestler and we fought an old school style match.
That was the most exciting match I've ever had in the Fleet Centre.
I wrestled Sting in a cage - which was a great match in my opinion at least - but this one was better as after second-guessing I was like "oh my god, it still works".
Then Vince went out with his son and wrestled Triple H and Shawn Michaels and it was dead against.
Cena went on for the main event, and people started leaving.
I felt bad when the night ended, as they should have put me on later, but it was the money that really got to me.
I swore I would never talk about the money again with Vince because that's what we always argue about but when I saw the amount, it I was like that like one of my driver's pay cheques so I had to say something.
He replied: "Well you're not the only big guy any more, there are now 12 big guys."
I said: "Well if that's the case let me explain something to you, I heard the first three matches and nothing. I wrestled and I heard what happened.
"And then I heard your match Vince and nothing and I saw Cena and people were leaving. I had a hard time getting out the building because of all the people marching through.
"So who are the other 11 big guys you're splitting my money with?"
Was that your last conversation with him?
No, we tried to get back on track for WrestleMania.
Vince called me up a few months later wanting me to wrestle his son Shane.
He was raving: "It'll be exciting. Shane can bounce around for you. You can do anything. We really want to re-create WrestleMania 3."
But I said: "How come not Big Show? How come not Stone Cold? Nothing against your son, but why Shane?
"You can re-create everything about WrestleMania III except the magic and probably my pay cheque right?"
And that was the last time I talked to him.
Recently Vince McMahon has had a female wrestler called Jillian Hall play the character of an awful blonde singer - which is obviously a dig your daughter Brooke. What did you think when you saw that?
I haven't seen it myself but people have told me about it.
It's the lowest thing you can do. Like talking bad about someone in high school.
If I have a problem with someone I talk about them. I don't pick on their kids.
So if that's what he's doing then he's desperate and defeatable.
Would you ever go back to the WWE?
Never say never, but I think it would be highly unlikely.
A lot of people are calling John Cena the new Hulk Hogan. He's got the charisma, looks and he has held the title for a long time now. Do you think he could emulate your huge success?
If anybody can do it, he can.
I've talked to John and he's got a real big head on his shoulders. He's not jaded.
He definitely has the opportunity, simply because he keeps his options open.
He is not falling into that replaceable robotic cookie kind of character. He's definitely the one guy that is smart enough to rise and has the talent to move on.
There are two dream matches that are always talked about. You against Cena and you against Austin. Any chance of either of those happening?
Somewhere down the road, Hulk Hogan v John Cena could definitely happen.
But Austin?
Well his claim to fame - rather than slamming Andre The Giant or beating Vince every week in the ratings - is that Austin v Hogan is something he'll never let happen.
If Steve turned round tomorrow and said "I've changed my mind and I'd really like the fight to go ahead" - would you do it?
I don't know. It depends if I was available.
I'm very right busy now.
Credit: Credit: Appeared in UK magazine The Sun By SIMON ROTHSTEIN of THE LILSBOYS
"McMahon is DESPERATE and DEFEATABLE" - Hulk: I'll defeat desperate Vince!
Source: The Sun UK Newspaper
LAST week Hulk Hogan shocked the grappling world when he called for an end to steroid use in the sport and lashed out at the number of stars dying young.
The Hulkster also stoked interest by revealing he has raised $40million (£20million) of the $80-100million he needs to start his own wrestling federation and take on Vince McMahon's all-powerful WWE.
Now, in part two of our exclusive interview, wrestling's biggest ever name turns his guns on his former friend and boss.
Hogan slams the "compromised" McMahon and his "robot" roster, then reveals exactly how their relationship broke down.
He also has harsh words for fellow legend Steve Austin and those who he saw wrestling to "silence" at last year's SummerSlam.
People are going to be very excited when they hear your plans to start your own wrestling promotion. Can you tell us any more?
If I can do what I want to do in the next few months then this will be bigger than anything ever done before in wrestling.
You've seen WrestleMania, the nWo, UFC, steel cages, PPV - but this is something completely different again.
Someone else gave me the idea and I said go ahead go and do this crazy thing.
It is something I would have never dreamed of. It would be like inventing an engine that runs on air that kind of an idea
Wrestling needs to be about the art form again. It needs to be about painting a picture and having a really good match.
Whether the guy can dropkick off the top of the cage or, like me, his boots never leave the ground - it's about understanding what this business is about.
The best wrestlers, whether it's a Hulk Hogan or a Rey Mysterio, are the ones who have psychology and can understand this business.
Do you think anyone can challenge the WWE's dominance of wrestling?
Definitely.
If you look at the numbers when I was in WCW, we used to beat them every week.
We had three times the audience of Vince. He was facing bankruptcy.
Then AOL merged with Time Warner and said we do not want wrestling on our stations, and that was the end of WCW.
Right now, Vince's stuff has been compromised.
With all respect to TNA, the WWE is the only option people really have - but it is not at the level of the quality of programming that Vince usually puts out.
What don't you like about the WWE product at the moment?
Well, I never said I didn't like it.
Sorry, what do you think it lacks then?
It lacks stars, it lacks consistency, it lacks quality story lines and it lacks anybody that understands the art form.
Everybody's out there wrestling like a robot.
At WrestleMania, you were rumoured to be part of the Vince McMahon v Donald Trump match. Is that true?
I don't know anything about that.
I know I was supposed to be the main event at WrestleMania either against Austin, Big Show or Khali
It is something they had talked about for a year, as it was the 20th anniversary of me slamming Andre The Giant at WrestleMania III.
The year before at the Hall Of Fame, Vince even told me: "Make sure you're ready for WrestleMania 23 because it is 20 years since the attendance record was set in Detroit and we want you back in there as the main event."
But you ended up not being on the show at all. What happened?
Last year, at SummerSlam, I fought Randy Orton - and me and Vince had some problems with the money.
Before SummerSlam, I was a little worried because instead of being a main event match I was on fourth against Randy Orton.
When I heard about the first three matches at the Fleet Centre in Boston and it sounded like a funeral.
And when I listened to the crowd reactions to those matches, it did sound like a funeral.
Then when my music came on it was like the old days people were stood up. It was electric.
Randy is a great hard working wrestler and we fought an old school style match.
That was the most exciting match I've ever had in the Fleet Centre.
I wrestled Sting in a cage - which was a great match in my opinion at least - but this one was better as after second-guessing I was like "oh my god, it still works".
Then Vince went out with his son and wrestled Triple H and Shawn Michaels and it was dead against.
Cena went on for the main event, and people started leaving.
I felt bad when the night ended, as they should have put me on later, but it was the money that really got to me.
I swore I would never talk about the money again with Vince because that's what we always argue about but when I saw the amount, it I was like that like one of my driver's pay cheques so I had to say something.
He replied: "Well you're not the only big guy any more, there are now 12 big guys."
I said: "Well if that's the case let me explain something to you, I heard the first three matches and nothing. I wrestled and I heard what happened.
"And then I heard your match Vince and nothing and I saw Cena and people were leaving. I had a hard time getting out the building because of all the people marching through.
"So who are the other 11 big guys you're splitting my money with?"
Was that your last conversation with him?
No, we tried to get back on track for WrestleMania.
Vince called me up a few months later wanting me to wrestle his son Shane.
He was raving: "It'll be exciting. Shane can bounce around for you. You can do anything. We really want to re-create WrestleMania 3."
But I said: "How come not Big Show? How come not Stone Cold? Nothing against your son, but why Shane?
"You can re-create everything about WrestleMania III except the magic and probably my pay cheque right?"
And that was the last time I talked to him.
Recently Vince McMahon has had a female wrestler called Jillian Hall play the character of an awful blonde singer - which is obviously a dig your daughter Brooke. What did you think when you saw that?
I haven't seen it myself but people have told me about it.
It's the lowest thing you can do. Like talking bad about someone in high school.
If I have a problem with someone I talk about them. I don't pick on their kids.
So if that's what he's doing then he's desperate and defeatable.
Would you ever go back to the WWE?
Never say never, but I think it would be highly unlikely.
A lot of people are calling John Cena the new Hulk Hogan. He's got the charisma, looks and he has held the title for a long time now. Do you think he could emulate your huge success?
If anybody can do it, he can.
I've talked to John and he's got a real big head on his shoulders. He's not jaded.
He definitely has the opportunity, simply because he keeps his options open.
He is not falling into that replaceable robotic cookie kind of character. He's definitely the one guy that is smart enough to rise and has the talent to move on.
There are two dream matches that are always talked about. You against Cena and you against Austin. Any chance of either of those happening?
Somewhere down the road, Hulk Hogan v John Cena could definitely happen.
But Austin?
Well his claim to fame - rather than slamming Andre The Giant or beating Vince every week in the ratings - is that Austin v Hogan is something he'll never let happen.
If Steve turned round tomorrow and said "I've changed my mind and I'd really like the fight to go ahead" - would you do it?
I don't know. It depends if I was available.
I'm very right busy now.
Credit: Credit: Appeared in UK magazine The Sun By SIMON ROTHSTEIN of THE LILSBOYS
Friday, August 10, 2007
RassleReview: Guest Booker w/Kevin Sullivan by Gene Jackson
I'm currently watching an interesting new concept in wrestling dvds, it's called Guest Booker. In this series they sit down with a well known booker and have him book a full year in a different territory or time period than where they are known for. In this the first of the series the guest booker is none other than Kevin Sullivan whose task is to book WWE in their expansion year of 1984 WITHOUT Hulk Hogan.
Sullivan sits down and picks who he would get rid off the '84 roster as well as who he would pick away from the other territories. This is a very insightful dvd that shows the psychology of booking a territory and building a card from the bottom up. This is a must see for anyone who has an interest in booking or currently is a booker on a show. Sullivan picks who to put the belts on, why he chooses them and the angles that will revolve around them, and who can draw on top with no Hogan to fall back on. I'm not gonna spoil it by telling who he uses but I recommend everyone check this out. If your interested in getting this you can email me at genejackson@charter.net or you can find it at highspots.com. For a sample, check out this youtube trailor of the dvd.
Arena Report: ASWF Tuckerman, AR 8.09.07
----The show started with the presentation of the ASWF “Hall of Fame” inductees. I am sorry if I miss someone here as I was running back and forth trying to cool off. It was hot as Hades in the building. Inducted were Jimmy Valiant, Jerry Lawler, Bill Dundee, “Family of Pain” [Sarge O’Reilly/Mickey Ray], “Treat Connection” [Loose Cannon/San Francisco Treat]., “Luscious” Leonard Brand, “Dirty Little” Dave, Kamala [broke kayfabe and talked thanking the fans!!], Dusty Wolfe, Brandon Baxter and Austin Lane.
----When Dundee came out to get his award, he called Valiant back into the ring. He told a story about when he and Valiant were both going thru divorces that Valiant moved in with him in Nashville. Jamie was living with them at the time. Dundee made the comment if you wonder why Jamie is a little crazy, then that might explain something. Valiant said that Dundee cooked, he washed dishes and Jamie ate. LOL Valiant then told a story of coming back from a show and getting in a hot tub with Jamie and some girls. The only problem with that Valiant was naked and the others had suits on. Good stories.
----Dundee also came out to tell a story after Lawler got his award. Dundee said that Lawler and he were headed to Evansville, IN one night in Lawler’s red corvette and it was snowing and sleeting. On the way back from the show, the weather got worse. Lawler had made the statement they needed gas. Then all of a sudden Lawler lost control of the car doing a couple of 360s and when the car stopped it about two feet from the gas pump. Lawler looked over at Dundee and said, “I told you we needed gas.” LOL Good stuff.
----“Crazed Country Rebels” [Cody Murdoch [formerly Velvet Thunder]/Wild Bill] beat X-Kalibur/Chuck Daddy. Heat on X, but hot tag was messed up a bit. Not too impressed with Daddy or Bill. I want to see X in the ring with someone as good as him. Murdoch is a big guy and has potential. Cody pinned Daddy for win. [*1/2]
----“Family of Pain” [Sarge O’Reilly/Mickey Ray] beat Dirty Little Dave/Psycho with Kayte. Match started out good. No psychology, but was fun to watch. DLD is so small and Psycho looked huge as his partner. Not sure who was heel or baby. Ray got Kayte outside the ring and chokeslammed here out on the concrete. Psycho went after Ray and Sarge pinned DLD with a small package. [**]
----Mr. Wrestling III [Dusty Wolfe] beat “Luscious” Leonard with a knee lift and pin. This was totally old school match and the crowd was not much into it. Just slow hold for hold stuff that looked shoot. Best bout I have seen Leonard in. [*1/2]
----Jerry Lawler/Bill Dundee pinned “Treat Connection” [Loose Cannon/San Francisco Treat] with Rottn Randy in the second best bout on the show. This was an old school comedy match with Cannon/Treat not missing a beat. Lots of shine for the babys – they are Lawler/Dundee – LOL. Treat was also real good trying to kiss Lawler and grabbing his ass. They did a bunch of comedy spots with Cannon and the crowd ate it up, including a spot where Cannon was chasing Dundee, but both of them were running over Treat. Heat on Dundee with hot tag to Lawler. Lawler pulled the strap down and ended the match by piledriving Cannon for the pin. This was a very entertaining bout and the crowd loved it. [***1/4]
----Bruiser Graham beat Bubba “The Pitbull” Studley with Big Money. Big Money handcuffed to Jimmy Valiant. Big Money came out and did a real good mic spill. Money looked like a sleezy 70’s porn star. After the win, Demon X came out to remove the handcuffs Valiant from Big Money, and then turned on him. [**] . * for match and * for Big Money.
----Kamala beat Scott Fury in an ASWF non-title match. Kamala was super over here to the level of Lawler/Dundee. Fury did a good mic spill, but no one gave a shit, because it was so hot. This was the typical Kamala match, with Kamala giving very little and then getting the win in the end. Fury tried, but not much here. [*1/2]
----Austin Lane beat Brandon Baxter. This was another one of their wild crazy brawls. They started out hold for hold in the ring, which was the only bitch about the match I had. As much heat as these guys had, they really should have just gone to the crowd first. They went to the top of the building and all over the building. Real stiff stuff in the crowd. They went to the ring setting up near falls and hitting them to perfection to the point you thought it was over, when it wasn’t. Finish had Lane go behind as Baxter was going after Nikki Lane for the pin. Baxter went after Nikki after the match and then he picked her up and spanked her. Scott Fury ran in and ended up getting a chair to the end from Lane and I believe Baxter then stunned Lane. I am not sure as my brain was frying from the heat by this point. [***3/4]
NOTES: There were at least 200 people in the building and maybe more. Some were still coming in when I was counting and then some had left because it was so hot. This is the best building I have been to in this area…I gave Valiant a copy of the RRO Valiant DVD release that I did with Kenny Valiant. CLICK HERE to get yourself a copy. LOL BTW, I also got an autographed copy for myself, so I can sell it on ebay.com. LOL J/K…Please e-mail me if I missed anyone on the “Hall of Fame” list…Weird that they inducted Wolfe into the “Hall of Fame” and then he worked under the hood??...For all those that give Treat/Cannon hell – they went out and worked Dundee/Lawler without talking to them about ANYTHING – not even the finish. True pros. I didn’t think much of their manager Rott’n Randy at ringside – he did very little except run once from Lawler…A dude came to me and ask if I was Brian Tramel and I said, “yea.” He told me that he loved my site and wouldn’t have known about the ASWF, if he had not read about it on the site. He said he comes all the time now and it looked as if he had two or three people with him. For those that don’t think this site can contribute to your attendance and gate, including some on the current ASWF staff, then there is proof…Baxter got the biggest pop of the night.
----When Dundee came out to get his award, he called Valiant back into the ring. He told a story about when he and Valiant were both going thru divorces that Valiant moved in with him in Nashville. Jamie was living with them at the time. Dundee made the comment if you wonder why Jamie is a little crazy, then that might explain something. Valiant said that Dundee cooked, he washed dishes and Jamie ate. LOL Valiant then told a story of coming back from a show and getting in a hot tub with Jamie and some girls. The only problem with that Valiant was naked and the others had suits on. Good stories.
----Dundee also came out to tell a story after Lawler got his award. Dundee said that Lawler and he were headed to Evansville, IN one night in Lawler’s red corvette and it was snowing and sleeting. On the way back from the show, the weather got worse. Lawler had made the statement they needed gas. Then all of a sudden Lawler lost control of the car doing a couple of 360s and when the car stopped it about two feet from the gas pump. Lawler looked over at Dundee and said, “I told you we needed gas.” LOL Good stuff.
----“Crazed Country Rebels” [Cody Murdoch [formerly Velvet Thunder]/Wild Bill] beat X-Kalibur/Chuck Daddy. Heat on X, but hot tag was messed up a bit. Not too impressed with Daddy or Bill. I want to see X in the ring with someone as good as him. Murdoch is a big guy and has potential. Cody pinned Daddy for win. [*1/2]
----“Family of Pain” [Sarge O’Reilly/Mickey Ray] beat Dirty Little Dave/Psycho with Kayte. Match started out good. No psychology, but was fun to watch. DLD is so small and Psycho looked huge as his partner. Not sure who was heel or baby. Ray got Kayte outside the ring and chokeslammed here out on the concrete. Psycho went after Ray and Sarge pinned DLD with a small package. [**]
----Mr. Wrestling III [Dusty Wolfe] beat “Luscious” Leonard with a knee lift and pin. This was totally old school match and the crowd was not much into it. Just slow hold for hold stuff that looked shoot. Best bout I have seen Leonard in. [*1/2]
----Jerry Lawler/Bill Dundee pinned “Treat Connection” [Loose Cannon/San Francisco Treat] with Rottn Randy in the second best bout on the show. This was an old school comedy match with Cannon/Treat not missing a beat. Lots of shine for the babys – they are Lawler/Dundee – LOL. Treat was also real good trying to kiss Lawler and grabbing his ass. They did a bunch of comedy spots with Cannon and the crowd ate it up, including a spot where Cannon was chasing Dundee, but both of them were running over Treat. Heat on Dundee with hot tag to Lawler. Lawler pulled the strap down and ended the match by piledriving Cannon for the pin. This was a very entertaining bout and the crowd loved it. [***1/4]
----Bruiser Graham beat Bubba “The Pitbull” Studley with Big Money. Big Money handcuffed to Jimmy Valiant. Big Money came out and did a real good mic spill. Money looked like a sleezy 70’s porn star. After the win, Demon X came out to remove the handcuffs Valiant from Big Money, and then turned on him. [**] . * for match and * for Big Money.
----Kamala beat Scott Fury in an ASWF non-title match. Kamala was super over here to the level of Lawler/Dundee. Fury did a good mic spill, but no one gave a shit, because it was so hot. This was the typical Kamala match, with Kamala giving very little and then getting the win in the end. Fury tried, but not much here. [*1/2]
----Austin Lane beat Brandon Baxter. This was another one of their wild crazy brawls. They started out hold for hold in the ring, which was the only bitch about the match I had. As much heat as these guys had, they really should have just gone to the crowd first. They went to the top of the building and all over the building. Real stiff stuff in the crowd. They went to the ring setting up near falls and hitting them to perfection to the point you thought it was over, when it wasn’t. Finish had Lane go behind as Baxter was going after Nikki Lane for the pin. Baxter went after Nikki after the match and then he picked her up and spanked her. Scott Fury ran in and ended up getting a chair to the end from Lane and I believe Baxter then stunned Lane. I am not sure as my brain was frying from the heat by this point. [***3/4]
NOTES: There were at least 200 people in the building and maybe more. Some were still coming in when I was counting and then some had left because it was so hot. This is the best building I have been to in this area…I gave Valiant a copy of the RRO Valiant DVD release that I did with Kenny Valiant. CLICK HERE to get yourself a copy. LOL BTW, I also got an autographed copy for myself, so I can sell it on ebay.com. LOL J/K…Please e-mail me if I missed anyone on the “Hall of Fame” list…Weird that they inducted Wolfe into the “Hall of Fame” and then he worked under the hood??...For all those that give Treat/Cannon hell – they went out and worked Dundee/Lawler without talking to them about ANYTHING – not even the finish. True pros. I didn’t think much of their manager Rott’n Randy at ringside – he did very little except run once from Lawler…A dude came to me and ask if I was Brian Tramel and I said, “yea.” He told me that he loved my site and wouldn’t have known about the ASWF, if he had not read about it on the site. He said he comes all the time now and it looked as if he had two or three people with him. For those that don’t think this site can contribute to your attendance and gate, including some on the current ASWF staff, then there is proof…Baxter got the biggest pop of the night.
Pacman Jones Update
----The Tennessee Titans are scheduled to meet with Jeff Jarrett tonight on terms of some form of a compromise. It's going to be very difficult to get them to agree on Jones wrestling or being involved in anything all that physical. I could see a compromise like a pull-apart, but then where does TNA go from there if 
he can't wrestle. Tons of press asked for credentials to the Hard Justice TNA PPV. ESPN had asked for a feed for Sports Center as well. Obviously, with no Jones, all would be off. In what has to be a disappointment, TNA drew a 1.0 rating last night for the show that had as much pub going in as any they've done. And finally, Ron Killings is scheduled to return to TNA on Sunday.
credit: http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/
he can't wrestle. Tons of press asked for credentials to the Hard Justice TNA PPV. ESPN had asked for a feed for Sports Center as well. Obviously, with no Jones, all would be off. In what has to be a disappointment, TNA drew a 1.0 rating last night for the show that had as much pub going in as any they've done. And finally, Ron Killings is scheduled to return to TNA on Sunday.credit: http://www.wrestlingobserver.com/
MVP was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome
----Even though I don't watch WWE on a regular basis, I have made it a point to watch matches of 
this guy, especially some he had with Benoit. Ok, so I am a MVP mark. I hope everything works out for him. MVP was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, basically an abnormal accessory pathway in his heart during a physical. It can cause an abnormal heart rhythm and increase the risk for a heart attack. WWE is using this diagnosis to tout its wellness policy. It was during a company routine cardiovascular test in San Jose, the twice a year policy of running on a treadmill and then taking an EKG is done to check the heart valves. The detected an abnormal pattern. He underwent treatment on Monday of this week, which explained his not wrestling over the weekend. More tests will be taken next week to see if it was a success. The WWE web site has an article on this up right now.
credit: http://www.wrestlingobserver/
this guy, especially some he had with Benoit. Ok, so I am a MVP mark. I hope everything works out for him. MVP was diagnosed with Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome, basically an abnormal accessory pathway in his heart during a physical. It can cause an abnormal heart rhythm and increase the risk for a heart attack. WWE is using this diagnosis to tout its wellness policy. It was during a company routine cardiovascular test in San Jose, the twice a year policy of running on a treadmill and then taking an EKG is done to check the heart valves. The detected an abnormal pattern. He underwent treatment on Monday of this week, which explained his not wrestling over the weekend. More tests will be taken next week to see if it was a success. The WWE web site has an article on this up right now.credit: http://www.wrestlingobserver/
Hair Match Update!!
----I just wanted to update everyone to let them know the Hair vs Hair bout with Jeremy Moore vs Slim Pickens will not be taking place this week. It is take place NEXT week. I did get a few calls from the NBW office correcting me after posting the story, but I still had to explain my stance on the situation. First of all TWO weeks is still not enough time for a hair vs hair bout and why waste such a good gimmick blow off match in front of the normal 70 or 80 fans that come every week?? I suggested to wait until a “big” show to present the hair vs hair and logically Pickens would just be stupid to put up his hair [in the storyline], when he has a title to put on the line.
----They also claim that Pickens wants to lose his hair, but I have to stick with my original story because of the source of the info.
----They also claim that Pickens wants to lose his hair, but I have to stick with my original story because of the source of the info.
Shows For The Weekend 8.10 to 8.11.07
----“Show” of the weekend is the TLCW show Saturday night with 4 big bouts. CLICK HERE and take a look at the poster. I will be there to throw out the ceremonial FIRST pitch. What?? Just come join us and see what that is all about. LOL I also hope to be in the ring as guest ring announcer for the TGB vs Lawler bout. My second pick would have to be the show tonight in Rector. Good cause and the main event should be real fun!!
----TONIGHT!! for LAW in Rector, AR for a benefit show with Psycho, Arnez, Christopher O’Neal, Tommy Redneck, Rockin’ Randy, “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony, Jon Michael, Slim Pickens and many more. CLICK HERE for full story on Benefit. LAW Champion TGB was also on 95.5 - radio station out of Popular Bluff, MO challenging one of the local DJs again.
----TONIGHT!! The Future of Wrestling has a show at the TFW Arena in Tupelo, MS with Shawn Reed,Josh Matthews, Chris Styles, "Bad Attitude" Tony Dabbs, Special Ed, Cassanova Kid, Chris Kaos, Hittman, T-Byrd, "Southern Thunder" Chris Kilgore, The Freakshow, The Interns, Hunter Montgomery Jackson, and much more.Tickets are $5. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 8:00.
----Saturday night for the Real Pro Wrestling debut in Ecru, MS “Pure Destruction” [Brody and Cody Hawk], Bonecrusher, “The Studd” Scott Porteau, Izzy Rotten, Cassanova Kidd, Neil Taylor, “DC” David Cross, Brett Michaels, Pink Flamingos, Tommy Knox and many more.
----Saturday night for All Pro Productions in Ackerman, MS with Psycho, Cruzin 4 Pain with Tasha Simone, Anton Leveigh, Brandon Barbwire, Giant Hillbilly, Uncle Felton, “Hollywood” Jimmy Blaylock, Candyman, “East Coast Bad Boys”, Pappy and more…
----Saturday night, Golden Triangle Wrestling returns for a show behind Cathy's restaurant, located on Highway 45 in West Point, MS. "The Warrior" Justin Reed, Hittman, Josh Matthews, Chris Styles, Jack Irons, "Southern Thunder" Chris Kilgore, Hunter Montgomery Jackson, and much more. I believe tickets are $5. Doors open at 7:00 and the show starts at 8:00.
----Saturday night New Blood Wrestling @ Country Nights 1901 Saint John Ave - Bell time 8:00 PM in Dyersburg, TN –Tank, “Real Deal” Tim Edwards, Gunner Thompson, Kilo, Jeremy Moore, Slim Pickens, “Black Label Society” [Void, AJ Bradley, Robbie], Chris Rocker and more.
----Saturday night @ True Force Arena 256 Gill Street Jackson, TN at 7:30 PM with This Saturday Night June 2nd in Jackson Tennessee @ the True Force Arena on Gill Street Way Cool, PK Ripper , Steven Rampage, Big Boy BOB, Moondog Rex, Lawman Williams, Ravishing Randy, Wildside, Hardknox, Johnny Thunder, Billy Joe Dream, Punisher Dra Black, Azreal.....All taking place this Saturday night bell time 7:30 tickets only $5.00
----ASWF Saturday Night - At The Valiant Arena 201 Hwy 67 N Tuckerman Ar. (870) 349-2050 Belltime 7pm. Tickets: All Seats $6 Appearing X-Kaliber, Team Adrenaline (Austin Lane & The Juice) w/Nikki Lane & Miss Juicy, Reno Diamond,Blalock The Blazer, Marcus O'Neil ,Acid, Announcers Michael Ward, Brian Edwards, Cody Murdoch, Morgan Lane and more.
----Saturday night in Ripley, TN with TLCW 207 Washington “Super Summer Showdown” Extreme Title Match: Seth Knight vs Rockin Randy, TGB Greg Anthony vs Jerry “The King” Lawler, “Hot Topic” [Stan Lee/Derrick King] vs “The Posse” [Lil Chris/Simon Reed] in a Street Fight, Dustin Starr vs Tim Grind, Jerry Weezy, “Derrick King,”Genocide” [Maxx Corbin/Albino Rhino], Gaylon Ray, Tommy Redneck, Dell Tucker, "Rhythm & Blues" and much more!!!
----Saturday Night in Batesville, Arkansas. Main Event Wrestling located at the Old Miller Gym at 9th and Oak Street. Admission is FREE to the public, sponsored by local businesses and community leaders. With such star's as "Crazy" Luke Graham Jr., Gerry "Chubby" Graham, The Casino Kid, "Mr. Playboy" Tommy Wayne, "The Suicide King" Ray Ray, Danger Zone{"Hot Rod’ John Ellison, "Dangerous" Dave Cox, Johnny Harper}, "The Velvet Lover"Cody Thunder, "The Southern Submission Machine" Wild Bill, Eric Wayne, Kid Nickels, Chris Stryker, Matt Justus, and many more. Bell Time is 8 P.M, door's open @ 7:15 P.M.
----TONIGHT!! for LAW in Rector, AR for a benefit show with Psycho, Arnez, Christopher O’Neal, Tommy Redneck, Rockin’ Randy, “The Golden Boy” Greg Anthony, Jon Michael, Slim Pickens and many more. CLICK HERE for full story on Benefit. LAW Champion TGB was also on 95.5 - radio station out of Popular Bluff, MO challenging one of the local DJs again.
----TONIGHT!! The Future of Wrestling has a show at the TFW Arena in Tupelo, MS with Shawn Reed,Josh Matthews, Chris Styles, "Bad Attitude" Tony Dabbs, Special Ed, Cassanova Kid, Chris Kaos, Hittman, T-Byrd, "Southern Thunder" Chris Kilgore, The Freakshow, The Interns, Hunter Montgomery Jackson, and much more.Tickets are $5. Doors open at 6:30 and the show starts at 8:00.
----Saturday night for the Real Pro Wrestling debut in Ecru, MS “Pure Destruction” [Brody and Cody Hawk], Bonecrusher, “The Studd” Scott Porteau, Izzy Rotten, Cassanova Kidd, Neil Taylor, “DC” David Cross, Brett Michaels, Pink Flamingos, Tommy Knox and many more.
----Saturday night for All Pro Productions in Ackerman, MS with Psycho, Cruzin 4 Pain with Tasha Simone, Anton Leveigh, Brandon Barbwire, Giant Hillbilly, Uncle Felton, “Hollywood” Jimmy Blaylock, Candyman, “East Coast Bad Boys”, Pappy and more…
----Saturday night, Golden Triangle Wrestling returns for a show behind Cathy's restaurant, located on Highway 45 in West Point, MS. "The Warrior" Justin Reed, Hittman, Josh Matthews, Chris Styles, Jack Irons, "Southern Thunder" Chris Kilgore, Hunter Montgomery Jackson, and much more. I believe tickets are $5. Doors open at 7:00 and the show starts at 8:00.
----Saturday night New Blood Wrestling @ Country Nights 1901 Saint John Ave - Bell time 8:00 PM in Dyersburg, TN –Tank, “Real Deal” Tim Edwards, Gunner Thompson, Kilo, Jeremy Moore, Slim Pickens, “Black Label Society” [Void, AJ Bradley, Robbie], Chris Rocker and more.
----Saturday night @ True Force Arena 256 Gill Street Jackson, TN at 7:30 PM with This Saturday Night June 2nd in Jackson Tennessee @ the True Force Arena on Gill Street Way Cool, PK Ripper , Steven Rampage, Big Boy BOB, Moondog Rex, Lawman Williams, Ravishing Randy, Wildside, Hardknox, Johnny Thunder, Billy Joe Dream, Punisher Dra Black, Azreal.....All taking place this Saturday night bell time 7:30 tickets only $5.00
----ASWF Saturday Night - At The Valiant Arena 201 Hwy 67 N Tuckerman Ar. (870) 349-2050 Belltime 7pm. Tickets: All Seats $6 Appearing X-Kaliber, Team Adrenaline (Austin Lane & The Juice) w/Nikki Lane & Miss Juicy, Reno Diamond,Blalock The Blazer, Marcus O'Neil ,Acid, Announcers Michael Ward, Brian Edwards, Cody Murdoch, Morgan Lane and more.
----Saturday night in Ripley, TN with TLCW 207 Washington “Super Summer Showdown” Extreme Title Match: Seth Knight vs Rockin Randy, TGB Greg Anthony vs Jerry “The King” Lawler, “Hot Topic” [Stan Lee/Derrick King] vs “The Posse” [Lil Chris/Simon Reed] in a Street Fight, Dustin Starr vs Tim Grind, Jerry Weezy, “Derrick King,”Genocide” [Maxx Corbin/Albino Rhino], Gaylon Ray, Tommy Redneck, Dell Tucker, "Rhythm & Blues" and much more!!!
----Saturday Night in Batesville, Arkansas. Main Event Wrestling located at the Old Miller Gym at 9th and Oak Street. Admission is FREE to the public, sponsored by local businesses and community leaders. With such star's as "Crazy" Luke Graham Jr., Gerry "Chubby" Graham, The Casino Kid, "Mr. Playboy" Tommy Wayne, "The Suicide King" Ray Ray, Danger Zone{"Hot Rod’ John Ellison, "Dangerous" Dave Cox, Johnny Harper}, "The Velvet Lover"Cody Thunder, "The Southern Submission Machine" Wild Bill, Eric Wayne, Kid Nickels, Chris Stryker, Matt Justus, and many more. Bell Time is 8 P.M, door's open @ 7:15 P.M.
Update on Lacey Von Erich!!
----This lady seems to be getting lots of press and has lots to do with her family history. Lacey Von Erich has left for Tampa to start with Steve Keirn’s development crew. I am not sure if this third generation female is headed to train as a wrestler or diva. For all those that have drooled over her and would like to see more, then CLICK HERE.
Thursday, August 09, 2007
RassleBit about Anita Paige
----One interesting tidbit about the CHIKARA show - the random woman who danced with La Parkita Original wasn't so random. It was area manager Anita Paige who also made the trip. Paige is picture here with RRO Best Damn Tag Team of 2006.
Wednesday, August 08, 2007
Cool Pic!!!
----I thought I would share this with everyone, since the second version of Fire and Flame are still working around here. Their manager was JD Costello and I believe it was Don Bass and Roger Smith under the hoods. Photo by me!! LOL
Do You Know What's Wrong With The Business Today???
----That is the common phrase that I get almost every time my friend Brian Thompson calls me. And during the course of about 30 minutes, we both bitch and moan about what we think is wrong with wrestling like we both were old timers. The deal is that we learn the business from some pretty smart guys in the business – Bobby Eaton, Ken Wayne, Bill Dundee, Dutch Mantell and Jerry Lawler to just “drop names.” So, let me tell you!! Please let me tell you!!! Let me tell you what’s wrong with the business today!!!
----Last Saturday night New Blood Wrestling in Dyersburg, TN the following skit took place to set up a match for this coming Saturday night---
“Manson [who recently changed his name here – known everywhere else as “Bulldog” Slim Pickens] then got the mic and told everyone that he is tired of beating up on Jeremy Moore. Every time they meet each other Manson beats him. He took his title and he took his pride so there is nothing left for him to take so he is done with him. Moore gets no more shots at the High Risk title. Jeremy Moore comes out to the ring and tells Manson that he doesn't want another shot at the title, he wants something else. Moore says how Manson is always primping and thinking he is hot stuff with his slicked back hair and his shiny new belt. Moore made the challenge for 1 more match against Manson. Tidwell told Moore that it would never happen because Manson has already beaten Moore more times than he can count. Walker then talked it over with Moore and the came up with the idea that if Manson would give Moore another match, Moore would put up his hair. Manson and Tidwell talked things over and came back with an agreement. So Walker said it was a done deal then. Next week, Moore vs Manson in a hair vs hair match and Walker and Moore walked off. Manson said that he did not agree to his hair being on the line and that he would not lose.”
----So let’s look at the angle. Why in the hell would Moore want a match with Pickens without the title on the line?? That makes no sense. Why would Manson have to put his hair up against Moore’s hair?? That makes no sense!! And why in the hell would you use ONE WEEK to promote a Hair vs Hair bout?? That makes no sense!!!!
----I have tried to give Jeremy Moore the benefit of the doubt, since he is a young kid still learning the business, but this skit and match build tells you why a 18 year old kid should not be booking shows. They have one of the hottest angles in the area with Mark Justice/Kilo [which I believe was Mark’s idea], but it doesn’t even draw bigger crowds – mainly because rest of the card [besides Edwards vs Tank – I could write another article on how good that was done, but I am not sure it will draw money] hasn’t been booked right. Remember this #1 thing – if you are not putting asses in the seats then the angles don’t mean shit. I hate that – because I thought at times I ran some of the best angles EVER in CCW, but very few actual angles drew any money for me.
----Ok, with that all said and done, I talked yesterday with two people inside of NBW and a few guys outside of NBW. The finish of the match Saturday night is supposed to be Pickens losing his hair. WTF?? I know this as fact – if anyone says anything different, then they are just trying to make themselves look good. I am also being told that Pickens does not want to lose his hair, but is too nice of a guy to say anything. He has been taught to keep his mouth shut and listen to the booker. Well, Pickens, I know you are a rookie. I preach on this site for the young guys to shut up, listen and learn. But, if I was Pickens, if they ask you to shave your head in a match like this that means absolutely nothing in the whole spectrum of this area – I would tell them to fuck off. There are a few more places around this area that will teach you more about the business and treat you with respect.
----Last Saturday night New Blood Wrestling in Dyersburg, TN the following skit took place to set up a match for this coming Saturday night---
“Manson [who recently changed his name here – known everywhere else as “Bulldog” Slim Pickens] then got the mic and told everyone that he is tired of beating up on Jeremy Moore. Every time they meet each other Manson beats him. He took his title and he took his pride so there is nothing left for him to take so he is done with him. Moore gets no more shots at the High Risk title. Jeremy Moore comes out to the ring and tells Manson that he doesn't want another shot at the title, he wants something else. Moore says how Manson is always primping and thinking he is hot stuff with his slicked back hair and his shiny new belt. Moore made the challenge for 1 more match against Manson. Tidwell told Moore that it would never happen because Manson has already beaten Moore more times than he can count. Walker then talked it over with Moore and the came up with the idea that if Manson would give Moore another match, Moore would put up his hair. Manson and Tidwell talked things over and came back with an agreement. So Walker said it was a done deal then. Next week, Moore vs Manson in a hair vs hair match and Walker and Moore walked off. Manson said that he did not agree to his hair being on the line and that he would not lose.”
----So let’s look at the angle. Why in the hell would Moore want a match with Pickens without the title on the line?? That makes no sense. Why would Manson have to put his hair up against Moore’s hair?? That makes no sense!! And why in the hell would you use ONE WEEK to promote a Hair vs Hair bout?? That makes no sense!!!!
----I have tried to give Jeremy Moore the benefit of the doubt, since he is a young kid still learning the business, but this skit and match build tells you why a 18 year old kid should not be booking shows. They have one of the hottest angles in the area with Mark Justice/Kilo [which I believe was Mark’s idea], but it doesn’t even draw bigger crowds – mainly because rest of the card [besides Edwards vs Tank – I could write another article on how good that was done, but I am not sure it will draw money] hasn’t been booked right. Remember this #1 thing – if you are not putting asses in the seats then the angles don’t mean shit. I hate that – because I thought at times I ran some of the best angles EVER in CCW, but very few actual angles drew any money for me.
----Ok, with that all said and done, I talked yesterday with two people inside of NBW and a few guys outside of NBW. The finish of the match Saturday night is supposed to be Pickens losing his hair. WTF?? I know this as fact – if anyone says anything different, then they are just trying to make themselves look good. I am also being told that Pickens does not want to lose his hair, but is too nice of a guy to say anything. He has been taught to keep his mouth shut and listen to the booker. Well, Pickens, I know you are a rookie. I preach on this site for the young guys to shut up, listen and learn. But, if I was Pickens, if they ask you to shave your head in a match like this that means absolutely nothing in the whole spectrum of this area – I would tell them to fuck off. There are a few more places around this area that will teach you more about the business and treat you with respect.
ASWF: RassleResults and Tomorrow Night!!
RassleResults: Tuckerman, AR 8.04.07
----The show started with the new commish Michael Ward coming out and calling Brian Edwards out, who was wearing a dress. Ward won commish job after Kamala beat Acid Friday night, but Ward wasn’t even at the show – he announced with Brian Thompson for XOW. Ward announced that the main event tonight would be a “Total Power Battle Royal” – winner would be able to choice any kind of match at anytime vs anyone. Sort of “Money in the bank”, but it doesn’t have to be a title match.
----Austin Lane came out to tell everyone that since he is the booker he was winning the Battle Royal and he already has his match picked out. Ok, he didn’t say the booker part, but he should have. LOL
Results
----Winner Gets tag team title match later vs “Team Adrenaline” [Lane/Justin Smart] – The Leperchauns won by DQ over “Treat Connection” [Loose Cannon/San Francisco Treat]…X-Kailbur had to wrestle both “Crazed Country Rebels [Cody Murduch/Wild Bill]” – he pinned Wild Bill and won by DQ over Cody Murdoch…Acid vs Cujo –DCO…“Team Adrenaline” [Lane/Justin Smart] beat The Leperchauns…Gary Jay/Evan Lejistoes beat Dingo/Pierre Abernathy…Triple Threat Match – Iron Man – X Title – Blalock The Blazer beat Reno Diamond/Marcus O’Neil…Total Power Battle Royal – Austin Lane Winner
NOTES
----There were only one ring and not two rings as planned because when it was time to set up the second ring it was so hot in the building no one wanted to do it. I don’t blame them…CCR were beating up X after the match and Morgan Lane made his return to ASWF with a big pop to maek the save…A result I missed on the Friday night show was Dingo/Pierre Abernathy beat Gary Jay/Evan Lejistoes…Dingo was telling everyone that he is doing a WWE camp later this year in New York and HHH is going to be the instructor. Anybody else know anything about this??...At one point during the Iron Man match – Blalock was 0-2 and Diamond/O’Neil were 2-0. They did a big dive spot and Blalock got in the ring before them and they got counted out, which made him 2-0. Love that!!... Reno and Lane were the last two in the battle royal. They did a lot of spot on the apron, which ended with Reno going for a DDT, but Lane blocked and then kicked Reno off the apron. Lane picked his match for Thursday night – One Last Time – Lane vs Brandon Baxter…Fury vs Cujo next week.
TOMMOROW NIGHT!!
----ASWF will present Hall of Fame in Tuckerman, AR at the Valiant Arena. Jimmy Valiant building dedication and Hall of Fame starts at 6:00 PM. All tickets are $10 and all seats will be reserved seating. So, in other words you will assign seats, not first come first serve. I would recommend you calling [870-886-5196] and reserving you a seat today. They are only selling 400 seats and I called just moments ago and got two second row seats – so all front row are sold out. The matches that I know of right now are One Last Time: Baxter vs Lane, Jerry Lawler/Bill Dundee vs “Treat Connection” [Loose Cannon/San Francisco Treat], Kamala vs Scott Fury, and “Family of Pain” vs Dirty Little Gang. Price of admission for me is worth it for me seeing Dundee/Lawler vs TC!! Baxter/Lane bout should be real good.
----The show started with the new commish Michael Ward coming out and calling Brian Edwards out, who was wearing a dress. Ward won commish job after Kamala beat Acid Friday night, but Ward wasn’t even at the show – he announced with Brian Thompson for XOW. Ward announced that the main event tonight would be a “Total Power Battle Royal” – winner would be able to choice any kind of match at anytime vs anyone. Sort of “Money in the bank”, but it doesn’t have to be a title match.
----Austin Lane came out to tell everyone that since he is the booker he was winning the Battle Royal and he already has his match picked out. Ok, he didn’t say the booker part, but he should have. LOL
Results
----Winner Gets tag team title match later vs “Team Adrenaline” [Lane/Justin Smart] – The Leperchauns won by DQ over “Treat Connection” [Loose Cannon/San Francisco Treat]…X-Kailbur had to wrestle both “Crazed Country Rebels [Cody Murduch/Wild Bill]” – he pinned Wild Bill and won by DQ over Cody Murdoch…Acid vs Cujo –DCO…“Team Adrenaline” [Lane/Justin Smart] beat The Leperchauns…Gary Jay/Evan Lejistoes beat Dingo/Pierre Abernathy…Triple Threat Match – Iron Man – X Title – Blalock The Blazer beat Reno Diamond/Marcus O’Neil…Total Power Battle Royal – Austin Lane Winner
NOTES
----There were only one ring and not two rings as planned because when it was time to set up the second ring it was so hot in the building no one wanted to do it. I don’t blame them…CCR were beating up X after the match and Morgan Lane made his return to ASWF with a big pop to maek the save…A result I missed on the Friday night show was Dingo/Pierre Abernathy beat Gary Jay/Evan Lejistoes…Dingo was telling everyone that he is doing a WWE camp later this year in New York and HHH is going to be the instructor. Anybody else know anything about this??...At one point during the Iron Man match – Blalock was 0-2 and Diamond/O’Neil were 2-0. They did a big dive spot and Blalock got in the ring before them and they got counted out, which made him 2-0. Love that!!... Reno and Lane were the last two in the battle royal. They did a lot of spot on the apron, which ended with Reno going for a DDT, but Lane blocked and then kicked Reno off the apron. Lane picked his match for Thursday night – One Last Time – Lane vs Brandon Baxter…Fury vs Cujo next week.
TOMMOROW NIGHT!!
----ASWF will present Hall of Fame in Tuckerman, AR at the Valiant Arena. Jimmy Valiant building dedication and Hall of Fame starts at 6:00 PM. All tickets are $10 and all seats will be reserved seating. So, in other words you will assign seats, not first come first serve. I would recommend you calling [870-886-5196] and reserving you a seat today. They are only selling 400 seats and I called just moments ago and got two second row seats – so all front row are sold out. The matches that I know of right now are One Last Time: Baxter vs Lane, Jerry Lawler/Bill Dundee vs “Treat Connection” [Loose Cannon/San Francisco Treat], Kamala vs Scott Fury, and “Family of Pain” vs Dirty Little Gang. Price of admission for me is worth it for me seeing Dundee/Lawler vs TC!! Baxter/Lane bout should be real good.
Tuesday, August 07, 2007
Lacey Von Erich Signs With WWE!!
----21 years old Lacey Von Erich who lists herself from Hermosa Beach, L.A,Vegas, Miami Beach, Dallas, California United States stated the following on her myspace.com, which blares Sublime's "What I Got.""Just signed with WWE!! Following daddy's foot steps...! Wish me luck!!"
----Lacey is the beautiful daughter of my favorite Von Erich - "Texas Tornado" Kerry Von Erich. I and the full staff of RRO wish her the best of luck!!
Below is a video posted about here dad.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)