Post by The Ultimate Nullifier on Sept 4, 2013 18:23:52 GMT -6
PRO WRESTLING NEWS:
---Former WWE World champion Batista's next film "Riddick", starring Vin Diesel, will be released Thursday theatrically. He plays a mercenary know as Diaz. The official plot: "Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick's past." Batista is currently filming Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy in London. In that film, he plays Drax the Destroyer.
---A few weeks back, Chikara wrestler Icarus has posted a video encouraging fans to continue to rally around Chikara and bring it back. He had posted on the Chikara forum that he needed to know who had his back and that September 14th at the Philadelphia Art Museum steps at 11am that everyone should come to show their support for Chikara . A link was posted that lead people to a site to fill out their contact information. After about a day, Icarus was telling people via twitter that his account was hacked. People going to the link Icarus posted now encountered a Condor Security logo. People immediately speculated that the last Director of Fun, Wink Vavvaseur and Condor Security were behind it and this was the next step in this Chikara storyline. Yesterday several members of the Chikara forums began receiving phone calls from unaffiliated security personnel urging people to stay away from the Art Museum steps on September 14th. Clearly Chikara's storyline is still progressing.
---An update on the Memphis reunion show. In researching the last Jerry Lawler vs. Jeff Jarrett match, Cody sent word that the last evidence of one is in 1996. The story regarding Austin Idol pulling out is that he had agreed to a fee and then when he believed it would be aired on iPPV (or taped for DVD, depending on which version is floating the rounds), he pulled out, feeling he had agreed to one thing and now it was another.
---Also, regarding the Tommy Dreamer vs. CW Anderson I Quit rematch, there is also one set for 10/5 for Vanguard Championship Wrestling in North Carolina, so they are doing a rematch twice in about a month's time after years of not doing the stip.
---Speaking of Dreamer, his House of Hardcore school just celebrated its first anniversary of operation. He quipped on his Twitter that the students are doing far better in their first year of training than he was at the same stage in his career.
---The ECWA will hold their 46th Anniversary show this Saturday night in Newark, DE, headlined by ECWA champion Papadon vs. VSK vs. Ricky Reyes vs. Apollyon plus Mike Mondo, Ahtu and more. For details, visit www.ECWAProWrestling.com.
---WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced the appointment of David Bailey as General Manager of the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. Bailey, who previously served as General Manager of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Blue Unit at Feld Entertainment, will report directly to WWE's Senior Vice President of Talent Relations and Development, Jane Geddes.
As General Manager of the Performance Center, Bailey will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 26,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, and will work with WWE senior executives to manage the development of the NXT Superstars training at the Center. In addition, Bailey will work with WWE executives to enhance WWE's relationship with Full Sail University as well as other key partners in the Central Florida region.
While at Feld, Bailey managed more than 350 people including staff, crew and performers, and acted as a conduit between the unit, talent directors, production management and executive management. In addition, Bailey was responsible for overseeing all the operational aspects of the show as well as animal welfare, budgets, and unit movement from city to city.
Prior to Feld, Bailey held management positions at Kohler Company and Siemens VDO. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management of Technology from Athens State University and will reside in the Orlando area.
With 26,000 square-feet, seven training rings, a world-class strength and conditioning program and cutting-edge edit and production facilities, the Performance Center gives WWE the ability to train more potential performers than ever before through a comprehensive program including in-ring training, physical preparedness and character development. The center is the training ground for talent that includes former professional and collegiate athletes, Olympians and entertainers, and offers a best-in-class sports medicine program creating a central location for all WWE talent to receive the best care both in and out of the ring.
---Brooke Hogan, who has not commented on her TNA departure to date, announced on Twitter that that she will be appearing on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim animated series "China, IL", doing multiple characters on the show. Hulk Hogan will also appear on the 9/22 episode, playing "The Dean", a former professional wrestler and head of a bizarre community college in which anything and everything can happen. So he and Brooke will reunite on TV for that, sort of.
---St. Louis-based Lion Forge comics announced a partnership with iVerse to digitally distribute their first issue featuring Quinton "Rampage" Jackson on the Comics Plus app. The series, "Rampage Jackson: Street Soldier" follows Jackson after he gains superpowers following a meteorite hitting Earth.
---A story on WWE purchasing the rights to Mark Crozer's song "Broken Out in Love" and it being changed to "Live in Fear" as the Wyatt Family entrance music is in the Charlotte Observer at www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/09/03/4284729/charlotte-songwriter-scores-hit.html#.UidjWH_OBrB Windham Rotunda, who plays Bray Wyatt, said he was searching a library of licensed music trying to find the right song for his entrance music and came upon that one.
---CMLL's 80th anniversary show on 9/13 will air live and free at www.terra.com.mx The show this coming Friday also airs live and free headlined by Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Rush for the Universal championship.
---WWE is looking for a Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. The applicant should have a law degree and personal skills to function successfully in a legally challenging position, with ten years experience practicing law, preferably corporate law and working with a law firm. To apply you can go to careers-wwecorp.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=0
---Jonathan Coachman on ESPN radio on Monday called Johnny Manziel, the Texas A&M quarterback, a heel, but said he needed to work on being a cool heel.
---Jim Ross broadcasting famous sports events at www.complex.com/sports/2013/08/greatest-jim-ross-dubs-youtube/
---Ricky Marvin will be wrestling on 9/7 in Barrie, ONT at the Ferris Lane Community Centre defending his PWE title against Hornet. Marvin beat Hornet for the title in Mexico in July.
---Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov will be wrestling on 9/27 in Tijuana for Baja Stars Promotions.
---Sunday CMLL results from Guadalajara: Brillante & Divino b Satara & Yaqui, Jocker & Rafaga b Halcon de Plata & Idolo, Sky Kid & Smaker & Virgo b Demonio Maya & Demonio Rojo & Exterminador, Black Metal & Gallo & Leo b Espectrum & Infierno & Malefico, Euforia & Gran Guerrero & Ultimo Guerrero b La Mascara & Rush & Stuka Jr.
---Friday night results from Tijuana from Promociones Vargas: Dementor & Fantastik b Misionero de la Muerte & Pit Bull, Inferno won three-way over Angel Garces & Kanalla, Animaniac & Mr. Tempest b Extreme Tiger & Thunder Machine, El Hijo del Fishman b Extassis in a mask vs. hair match (Extassis got his head shaved), TJ Boy & Arandu b Lizmark Jr. & El Hijo del Lizmark, L.A. Park b Dr Wagner Jr.
---Monday night CMLL in Puebla: Goya Kong & Luna Magica & Dalis la Caribena b Tiffany & Princesa Sugei & Amapola, Nosferatu b Molotov, Puma & Tiger & Bobby Zavala b Stigma & Delta & Guerrero Maya Jr., Mistico & Valiente & Mascara Dorada b Niebla Roja & Volador Jr. & Negro Casas-DQ when Volador Jr. unmasked Mistico in a non-title match, Mr. Niebla b Rush
---CMLL Tuesday night in Guadalajara: Metatron & Esfinge b Sadico & Rafaga, Raziel & Cancerbero & Barbaro Cavernario b Oro Jr. & Hombre Bala Jr. & Super Halcon Jr., Psicosis & Morphosis & Kraneo b Stuka Jr. & Titan & Rey Cometa, Polvora b Angel de Oro to retain the CMLL welterweight title, Ultimo Guerrero & Volador Jr. & Hiroshi Tanahashi b Atlantis & La Sombra & Marco Corleone when Guerrero pinned Atlantis after a low blow.
---Empire Wrestling Federation on 9/6 in Covina, CA at the Knights of Columbus Hall with Mike Maze vs. Big Duke plus Scorpio Sky vs B-Boy.
---Vendetta Pro Wrestling on 9/13 in Santa Maria, CA at the Raddison Hotel with a Luna Vachon Memorial women's Battle Royal, Ricky Ruffin vs. Billy Blade, a six-way and more.
---The book "Raw files: 1993: is available for free in the U.S. at www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6QXDC4 and in the U.K. at www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B6QXDC4
---Devon Nicholson talks his Hepatitis C treatment, and his waiting to find out next month if he's cured at
---FWF on 10/5 in Brick, NJ at the Elks Lodge headlined by Kevin Nash.
---Rob Van Dam spoke with Slam! Wrestling about the the current backstage locker room vibe in WWE:
"The locker room is a different vibe, it's a more positive vibe, guys are not afraid for their position like they used to be. At the end (of his first run with WWE) it was really miserable. Plus, I have more leverage now. I have more seniority with guys like Rock, Hogan, Flair, DX gone. It's different how I'm being treated. I'm in a different point in my life. The travelling is not as hard as it was. I'm enjoying it now. We just had an 18-day tour and I was kind of apprehending that tour, but it wasn't like that at all, it was a pleasure and I enjoyed it a lot."
---TNA President Dixie Carter recently spoke with The Ministry of Slam. Here are some highlights from the interview:
Signing MMA Fighters such as Quinton Rampage Jackson and Tito Ortiz:
"I’ve gotten criticism for bringing these guys in but when you’re looking for talent and there’s only two teams, where do you go to get your star players from? You’re going to mostly look to each other and then every once in a while, you’ve got to build your own talent which takes a lot of time.
So here are two guys that are major superstars. Both come from wrestling backgrounds, and both are training their butts off right now to be in the ring. I think it’s a great way of trying to find some superstar talent and not having to take so many years to try to grow somebody’s stardom. Both of these guys are so well-known and they love professional wrestling. They're committed and they're training, and I’m excited for people to see their potential. I think it’s a great way of looking for new talent, and talent that have never been seen before in our world."
Recent releases from the company:
"Well, I think the fact that you let talent go is not any indication whatsoever of any problems. I think part of our problem is that we didn’t turn the roster often enough. We only have one show so if we don’t have people on the show all the time. we are not in the position to have them sitting at home and being paid and not working. I think we have to get some more programming.
We have to be able to do that to where we can shift and make talent appear fresh, but going to another show versus sitting people at home. I think it’s been a long time coming. I know that our competitor lets people go constantly. We had not done it in a long time, and I think because we had not done it in a long time, that it raised some eyebrows.
It’s time for us to bring in some new faces, and we've got some exciting faces that will be appearing in the next several months. It’ll freshen things up somewhat. It’ll freshen up the people who are still on the roster and it’ll give the fans new and unique matches that they’ve never seen before. Like always, I’m sure some of the people that are no longer with us will return at some point – I’m hopeful for that. I think it’s a good healthy state of where we’re going and how we need to grow."
On Bully Ray and Aces & 8s:
"Bully Ray in my opinion has really stepped up and become a formidable singles champion. He’s done outstanding work. A lot of the young guys have come along under the Aces & Eights banner very quickly. I love the reformation of the Main Event Mafia; I love the younger members in there stepping up to represent our company. I think there’s going to be some interesting TV in the coming weeks."
---The blood clots in Ric Flair's leg have returned, although he's telling people it's not as bad as before. Flair's reps have told people who he's booked with in the next few weeks, where he has to fly, that he can't risk flying distances and would have to cancel the appearance.
---Lex Luger appeared on Interactive Wrestling Radio where he discussed such topics as his shocking appearance on the debut edition of WCW Monday Nitro, defeating Hollywood Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, his brief stint in TNA Wrestling, his relationship with Sting, and the passing of Miss Elizabeth. You can listen to the full interview at WrestlingEpicenter.com. Here are some highlights: On the release of his book: "So far, so good." He had help writing the book and says that getting the right people to help him write the biography was why the release was pushed back a few times. He jokes that the delays were entirely on him but is thrilled to have it out now. On Sting: "Still are best of friends...we talk all the time." Luger says he was honored to speak for Sting during his TNA Hall of Fame induction and maintains a close friendship with Steve Borden to this very day. Sting also wrote the foreward to Luger's autobiography which some say is worth the price of the book in and of itself as it is so well done. Contacting WWE regarding possible use of pictures for the book: "I have a great relationship with them now." Luger said that he could have gotten pictures from them for his book if he had asked, but the publishers opted to have personal pictures used instead. He feels it was the right move as the personal pictures make it a more personal feel rather than a career retrospective. His relationship with Vince McMahon: "I know he wants to come off as "Bad Boy Billionare" but he's not," said Luger. Luger elaborates saying that when he was down and out after wrestling with all the problems he faced, Vince always went out of his way to check in on him and offer help. He feels not enough people realize that Vince is a genuinely good person on top of business man. But, he says that is probably by Vince's own design. Comparing the WWF from the NWA/WCW he previously knew: "Vince is a creative genius," says Luger. He puts over the great things he did in the NWA like being a member of the Horsemen but he loved the Narcissist character and felt it could have gone further. When he was approached about the "Yankee Doodle Dandy" patriotic gimmick later dubbed the "American Rebel" by Stan Lane on commentary, Luger says he remembers speaking to Vince about it and not being sure if it would work. Vince said, "When you step off that boat, you're going to be a red, white, and blue hero." He says he was right and it was an amazing run. On jumping to WCW for the first Nitro: "It was huge! To have worked a WWF house show the night before and the following night be on Nitro?", says Luger. On beating Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WCW Title: "I didn't know until I got to the ring!", Luger says. Luger says that Hogan felt the WCW fans needed a positive as the nWo had been getting the better of them for so long. He was honored that he felt strongly enough to choose him to be the guy to capture the belt. "It was only a week, but it was huge!" He then jokes about the after match celebration and the Giant (Big Show) carrying him around like a little baby. They then joke about how long it took to scrub off the nWo paint. Miss Elizabeth: "I had a very negative influence on her at the time." He felt that he needed to acknowledge all his mistakes in the book in order to make it a complete and honest account of his life. He approached Elizabeth's passing with honesty and acknowledges the level of tragedy. His brief return to the ring in 2003 with TNA: "I was a mess back then," Luger said. On the appearances (a tag match with Jarrett against Sting and AJ and an attack on AJ where he slammed him over the top through a table weeks later), Luger said he remembers that AJ Styles was an absolutely incredible athlete and an incredible guy as well. He says he's glad to see TNA has a strong foundation but obviously is not yet in any position to compete with the WWE. Finding God: "I was basically an Athiest," said Luger. His journey to salvation began prior in 2006 while in jail. But, it was tested and made stronger in 2007 when he attended what we lovingly call the "Fiasco in Frisco" fan convention at the Cow palace. He suffered a muscle injury in his spine that made him paralyzed. He couldn't move his arms or legs. "Could you imagine, a guy who worked out religiously not being able to move?", says Luger. He says when he asked the doctor how long he'd be without the ability to move, he was told forever. Thankfully, that has not turned out to be the case. He can walk and drive now. He says he is grateful to have that kind of movement back and does not take it for granted. Listen to the full interview at WrestlingEpicenter.com. The show also includes a post show where the hosts discuss the fallout of Summerslam and the current state of TNA.
PRO WRESTLING EVENTS FOR FRIDAY SEPT 6,2013:
TNA @ University Of Delaware (Bob Carpenter Sports-Convocation Center) in Newark, Delaware
ROH @ Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, Tennessee
1CW @ Wrestle-Town USA Building in Franklin, Ohio
APW @ APW Arena in Chester, South Carolina
APW @ Cherry Street Gym in Royston, Georgia
AWN @ Felro's Flea Market in Fort Valley, Georgia
BDW @ Brooke Hills Park in Wellsburg, West Virginia
CPW @ Perfect Practice Athletic Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma
CW @ Elks Lodge in Woburn, Massachusetts
D2W @ American Legion in Wharton, New Jersey
DPW @ Sports Academy in Glen Carbon, Illinois
ECPW @ Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 in Wantage, New Jersey
EWF @ Knights Of Columbus Hall in Covina, California
FSPW @ Community Center in Atwater, California
HS @ Metro Opera House in Oakland, California
IWE @ Community Center in Fairfield, Maine
MCW @ Famous Pub in Atlanta, Georgia
MCW @ MCW Arena in Osceola, Arkansas
MEW @ Veterans Of Foreign Wars Hall in Gallatin, Tennessee
NCW @ Elks Lodge in Norwood, Massachusetts
OVW @ American Legion #193 in Louisville, Kentucky
PWX @ Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, North Carolina
SAW @ SAW Mill Arena in Millersville, Tennessee
SPW @ Elks Hall in Taunton, Massachusetts
SWF @ SWF Arena in Tullahoma, Tennessee
TCW @ Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee
TRP @ Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, Massachusetts
UWC @ Fairfield Gym in Kinston, North Carolina
WWE @ Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec
ASW @ Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre in Maple Ridge, British Columbia
CWI @ Community Arena in Delhi, Ontario
XWA @ Lord Beaverbrook Arena in St. John, New Brunswick
CMLL @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico
WWL @ Nazario Ortiz Garza Gymnasium in Saltillo, Mexico
Osaka Pro @ Umeda Nasci Hall in Osaka, Japan
SGPW @ Miyagino Cultural Center in Sendai, Japan
Slam @ Corpus Christi Social Club in Wolverhampton, England
BWP @ Town Hall in Welshpool, Wales
WAC @ Sports Hall in Ploegsteert, Belgium
SPW @ Snakepit Arena in Salisbury, Australia
NZWPW @ Horticultural Hall in Lower Hutt, New Zealand
THE VIDEO STORE:
---Wrestlecast 2013-
---Former WWE World champion Batista's next film "Riddick", starring Vin Diesel, will be released Thursday theatrically. He plays a mercenary know as Diaz. The official plot: "Left for dead on a sun-scorched planet, Riddick finds himself up against an alien race of predators. Activating an emergency beacon alerts two ships: one carrying a new breed of mercenary, the other captained by a man from Riddick's past." Batista is currently filming Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy in London. In that film, he plays Drax the Destroyer.
---A few weeks back, Chikara wrestler Icarus has posted a video encouraging fans to continue to rally around Chikara and bring it back. He had posted on the Chikara forum that he needed to know who had his back and that September 14th at the Philadelphia Art Museum steps at 11am that everyone should come to show their support for Chikara . A link was posted that lead people to a site to fill out their contact information. After about a day, Icarus was telling people via twitter that his account was hacked. People going to the link Icarus posted now encountered a Condor Security logo. People immediately speculated that the last Director of Fun, Wink Vavvaseur and Condor Security were behind it and this was the next step in this Chikara storyline. Yesterday several members of the Chikara forums began receiving phone calls from unaffiliated security personnel urging people to stay away from the Art Museum steps on September 14th. Clearly Chikara's storyline is still progressing.
---An update on the Memphis reunion show. In researching the last Jerry Lawler vs. Jeff Jarrett match, Cody sent word that the last evidence of one is in 1996. The story regarding Austin Idol pulling out is that he had agreed to a fee and then when he believed it would be aired on iPPV (or taped for DVD, depending on which version is floating the rounds), he pulled out, feeling he had agreed to one thing and now it was another.
---Also, regarding the Tommy Dreamer vs. CW Anderson I Quit rematch, there is also one set for 10/5 for Vanguard Championship Wrestling in North Carolina, so they are doing a rematch twice in about a month's time after years of not doing the stip.
---Speaking of Dreamer, his House of Hardcore school just celebrated its first anniversary of operation. He quipped on his Twitter that the students are doing far better in their first year of training than he was at the same stage in his career.
---The ECWA will hold their 46th Anniversary show this Saturday night in Newark, DE, headlined by ECWA champion Papadon vs. VSK vs. Ricky Reyes vs. Apollyon plus Mike Mondo, Ahtu and more. For details, visit www.ECWAProWrestling.com.
---WWE (NYSE:WWE) today announced the appointment of David Bailey as General Manager of the WWE Performance Center in Orlando, FL. Bailey, who previously served as General Manager of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Blue Unit at Feld Entertainment, will report directly to WWE's Senior Vice President of Talent Relations and Development, Jane Geddes.
As General Manager of the Performance Center, Bailey will oversee the day-to-day operations of the 26,000 square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, and will work with WWE senior executives to manage the development of the NXT Superstars training at the Center. In addition, Bailey will work with WWE executives to enhance WWE's relationship with Full Sail University as well as other key partners in the Central Florida region.
While at Feld, Bailey managed more than 350 people including staff, crew and performers, and acted as a conduit between the unit, talent directors, production management and executive management. In addition, Bailey was responsible for overseeing all the operational aspects of the show as well as animal welfare, budgets, and unit movement from city to city.
Prior to Feld, Bailey held management positions at Kohler Company and Siemens VDO. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Management of Technology from Athens State University and will reside in the Orlando area.
With 26,000 square-feet, seven training rings, a world-class strength and conditioning program and cutting-edge edit and production facilities, the Performance Center gives WWE the ability to train more potential performers than ever before through a comprehensive program including in-ring training, physical preparedness and character development. The center is the training ground for talent that includes former professional and collegiate athletes, Olympians and entertainers, and offers a best-in-class sports medicine program creating a central location for all WWE talent to receive the best care both in and out of the ring.
---Brooke Hogan, who has not commented on her TNA departure to date, announced on Twitter that that she will be appearing on Cartoon Network's Adult Swim animated series "China, IL", doing multiple characters on the show. Hulk Hogan will also appear on the 9/22 episode, playing "The Dean", a former professional wrestler and head of a bizarre community college in which anything and everything can happen. So he and Brooke will reunite on TV for that, sort of.
---St. Louis-based Lion Forge comics announced a partnership with iVerse to digitally distribute their first issue featuring Quinton "Rampage" Jackson on the Comics Plus app. The series, "Rampage Jackson: Street Soldier" follows Jackson after he gains superpowers following a meteorite hitting Earth.
---A story on WWE purchasing the rights to Mark Crozer's song "Broken Out in Love" and it being changed to "Live in Fear" as the Wyatt Family entrance music is in the Charlotte Observer at www.charlotteobserver.com/2013/09/03/4284729/charlotte-songwriter-scores-hit.html#.UidjWH_OBrB Windham Rotunda, who plays Bray Wyatt, said he was searching a library of licensed music trying to find the right song for his entrance music and came upon that one.
---CMLL's 80th anniversary show on 9/13 will air live and free at www.terra.com.mx The show this coming Friday also airs live and free headlined by Hiroshi Tanahashi vs. Rush for the Universal championship.
---WWE is looking for a Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary. The applicant should have a law degree and personal skills to function successfully in a legally challenging position, with ten years experience practicing law, preferably corporate law and working with a law firm. To apply you can go to careers-wwecorp.icims.com/jobs/intro?hashed=0
---Jonathan Coachman on ESPN radio on Monday called Johnny Manziel, the Texas A&M quarterback, a heel, but said he needed to work on being a cool heel.
---Jim Ross broadcasting famous sports events at www.complex.com/sports/2013/08/greatest-jim-ross-dubs-youtube/
---Ricky Marvin will be wrestling on 9/7 in Barrie, ONT at the Ferris Lane Community Centre defending his PWE title against Hornet. Marvin beat Hornet for the title in Mexico in July.
---Rocky Romero & Alex Koslov will be wrestling on 9/27 in Tijuana for Baja Stars Promotions.
---Sunday CMLL results from Guadalajara: Brillante & Divino b Satara & Yaqui, Jocker & Rafaga b Halcon de Plata & Idolo, Sky Kid & Smaker & Virgo b Demonio Maya & Demonio Rojo & Exterminador, Black Metal & Gallo & Leo b Espectrum & Infierno & Malefico, Euforia & Gran Guerrero & Ultimo Guerrero b La Mascara & Rush & Stuka Jr.
---Friday night results from Tijuana from Promociones Vargas: Dementor & Fantastik b Misionero de la Muerte & Pit Bull, Inferno won three-way over Angel Garces & Kanalla, Animaniac & Mr. Tempest b Extreme Tiger & Thunder Machine, El Hijo del Fishman b Extassis in a mask vs. hair match (Extassis got his head shaved), TJ Boy & Arandu b Lizmark Jr. & El Hijo del Lizmark, L.A. Park b Dr Wagner Jr.
---Monday night CMLL in Puebla: Goya Kong & Luna Magica & Dalis la Caribena b Tiffany & Princesa Sugei & Amapola, Nosferatu b Molotov, Puma & Tiger & Bobby Zavala b Stigma & Delta & Guerrero Maya Jr., Mistico & Valiente & Mascara Dorada b Niebla Roja & Volador Jr. & Negro Casas-DQ when Volador Jr. unmasked Mistico in a non-title match, Mr. Niebla b Rush
---CMLL Tuesday night in Guadalajara: Metatron & Esfinge b Sadico & Rafaga, Raziel & Cancerbero & Barbaro Cavernario b Oro Jr. & Hombre Bala Jr. & Super Halcon Jr., Psicosis & Morphosis & Kraneo b Stuka Jr. & Titan & Rey Cometa, Polvora b Angel de Oro to retain the CMLL welterweight title, Ultimo Guerrero & Volador Jr. & Hiroshi Tanahashi b Atlantis & La Sombra & Marco Corleone when Guerrero pinned Atlantis after a low blow.
---Empire Wrestling Federation on 9/6 in Covina, CA at the Knights of Columbus Hall with Mike Maze vs. Big Duke plus Scorpio Sky vs B-Boy.
---Vendetta Pro Wrestling on 9/13 in Santa Maria, CA at the Raddison Hotel with a Luna Vachon Memorial women's Battle Royal, Ricky Ruffin vs. Billy Blade, a six-way and more.
---The book "Raw files: 1993: is available for free in the U.S. at www.amazon.com/dp/B00B6QXDC4 and in the U.K. at www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00B6QXDC4
---Devon Nicholson talks his Hepatitis C treatment, and his waiting to find out next month if he's cured at
---FWF on 10/5 in Brick, NJ at the Elks Lodge headlined by Kevin Nash.
---Rob Van Dam spoke with Slam! Wrestling about the the current backstage locker room vibe in WWE:
"The locker room is a different vibe, it's a more positive vibe, guys are not afraid for their position like they used to be. At the end (of his first run with WWE) it was really miserable. Plus, I have more leverage now. I have more seniority with guys like Rock, Hogan, Flair, DX gone. It's different how I'm being treated. I'm in a different point in my life. The travelling is not as hard as it was. I'm enjoying it now. We just had an 18-day tour and I was kind of apprehending that tour, but it wasn't like that at all, it was a pleasure and I enjoyed it a lot."
---TNA President Dixie Carter recently spoke with The Ministry of Slam. Here are some highlights from the interview:
Signing MMA Fighters such as Quinton Rampage Jackson and Tito Ortiz:
"I’ve gotten criticism for bringing these guys in but when you’re looking for talent and there’s only two teams, where do you go to get your star players from? You’re going to mostly look to each other and then every once in a while, you’ve got to build your own talent which takes a lot of time.
So here are two guys that are major superstars. Both come from wrestling backgrounds, and both are training their butts off right now to be in the ring. I think it’s a great way of trying to find some superstar talent and not having to take so many years to try to grow somebody’s stardom. Both of these guys are so well-known and they love professional wrestling. They're committed and they're training, and I’m excited for people to see their potential. I think it’s a great way of looking for new talent, and talent that have never been seen before in our world."
Recent releases from the company:
"Well, I think the fact that you let talent go is not any indication whatsoever of any problems. I think part of our problem is that we didn’t turn the roster often enough. We only have one show so if we don’t have people on the show all the time. we are not in the position to have them sitting at home and being paid and not working. I think we have to get some more programming.
We have to be able to do that to where we can shift and make talent appear fresh, but going to another show versus sitting people at home. I think it’s been a long time coming. I know that our competitor lets people go constantly. We had not done it in a long time, and I think because we had not done it in a long time, that it raised some eyebrows.
It’s time for us to bring in some new faces, and we've got some exciting faces that will be appearing in the next several months. It’ll freshen things up somewhat. It’ll freshen up the people who are still on the roster and it’ll give the fans new and unique matches that they’ve never seen before. Like always, I’m sure some of the people that are no longer with us will return at some point – I’m hopeful for that. I think it’s a good healthy state of where we’re going and how we need to grow."
On Bully Ray and Aces & 8s:
"Bully Ray in my opinion has really stepped up and become a formidable singles champion. He’s done outstanding work. A lot of the young guys have come along under the Aces & Eights banner very quickly. I love the reformation of the Main Event Mafia; I love the younger members in there stepping up to represent our company. I think there’s going to be some interesting TV in the coming weeks."
---The blood clots in Ric Flair's leg have returned, although he's telling people it's not as bad as before. Flair's reps have told people who he's booked with in the next few weeks, where he has to fly, that he can't risk flying distances and would have to cancel the appearance.
---Lex Luger appeared on Interactive Wrestling Radio where he discussed such topics as his shocking appearance on the debut edition of WCW Monday Nitro, defeating Hollywood Hogan for the WCW World Heavyweight Championship, his brief stint in TNA Wrestling, his relationship with Sting, and the passing of Miss Elizabeth. You can listen to the full interview at WrestlingEpicenter.com. Here are some highlights: On the release of his book: "So far, so good." He had help writing the book and says that getting the right people to help him write the biography was why the release was pushed back a few times. He jokes that the delays were entirely on him but is thrilled to have it out now. On Sting: "Still are best of friends...we talk all the time." Luger says he was honored to speak for Sting during his TNA Hall of Fame induction and maintains a close friendship with Steve Borden to this very day. Sting also wrote the foreward to Luger's autobiography which some say is worth the price of the book in and of itself as it is so well done. Contacting WWE regarding possible use of pictures for the book: "I have a great relationship with them now." Luger said that he could have gotten pictures from them for his book if he had asked, but the publishers opted to have personal pictures used instead. He feels it was the right move as the personal pictures make it a more personal feel rather than a career retrospective. His relationship with Vince McMahon: "I know he wants to come off as "Bad Boy Billionare" but he's not," said Luger. Luger elaborates saying that when he was down and out after wrestling with all the problems he faced, Vince always went out of his way to check in on him and offer help. He feels not enough people realize that Vince is a genuinely good person on top of business man. But, he says that is probably by Vince's own design. Comparing the WWF from the NWA/WCW he previously knew: "Vince is a creative genius," says Luger. He puts over the great things he did in the NWA like being a member of the Horsemen but he loved the Narcissist character and felt it could have gone further. When he was approached about the "Yankee Doodle Dandy" patriotic gimmick later dubbed the "American Rebel" by Stan Lane on commentary, Luger says he remembers speaking to Vince about it and not being sure if it would work. Vince said, "When you step off that boat, you're going to be a red, white, and blue hero." He says he was right and it was an amazing run. On jumping to WCW for the first Nitro: "It was huge! To have worked a WWF house show the night before and the following night be on Nitro?", says Luger. On beating Hollywood Hulk Hogan for the WCW Title: "I didn't know until I got to the ring!", Luger says. Luger says that Hogan felt the WCW fans needed a positive as the nWo had been getting the better of them for so long. He was honored that he felt strongly enough to choose him to be the guy to capture the belt. "It was only a week, but it was huge!" He then jokes about the after match celebration and the Giant (Big Show) carrying him around like a little baby. They then joke about how long it took to scrub off the nWo paint. Miss Elizabeth: "I had a very negative influence on her at the time." He felt that he needed to acknowledge all his mistakes in the book in order to make it a complete and honest account of his life. He approached Elizabeth's passing with honesty and acknowledges the level of tragedy. His brief return to the ring in 2003 with TNA: "I was a mess back then," Luger said. On the appearances (a tag match with Jarrett against Sting and AJ and an attack on AJ where he slammed him over the top through a table weeks later), Luger said he remembers that AJ Styles was an absolutely incredible athlete and an incredible guy as well. He says he's glad to see TNA has a strong foundation but obviously is not yet in any position to compete with the WWE. Finding God: "I was basically an Athiest," said Luger. His journey to salvation began prior in 2006 while in jail. But, it was tested and made stronger in 2007 when he attended what we lovingly call the "Fiasco in Frisco" fan convention at the Cow palace. He suffered a muscle injury in his spine that made him paralyzed. He couldn't move his arms or legs. "Could you imagine, a guy who worked out religiously not being able to move?", says Luger. He says when he asked the doctor how long he'd be without the ability to move, he was told forever. Thankfully, that has not turned out to be the case. He can walk and drive now. He says he is grateful to have that kind of movement back and does not take it for granted. Listen to the full interview at WrestlingEpicenter.com. The show also includes a post show where the hosts discuss the fallout of Summerslam and the current state of TNA.
PRO WRESTLING EVENTS FOR FRIDAY SEPT 6,2013:
TNA @ University Of Delaware (Bob Carpenter Sports-Convocation Center) in Newark, Delaware
ROH @ Camp Jordan Arena in East Ridge, Tennessee
1CW @ Wrestle-Town USA Building in Franklin, Ohio
APW @ APW Arena in Chester, South Carolina
APW @ Cherry Street Gym in Royston, Georgia
AWN @ Felro's Flea Market in Fort Valley, Georgia
BDW @ Brooke Hills Park in Wellsburg, West Virginia
CPW @ Perfect Practice Athletic Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma
CW @ Elks Lodge in Woburn, Massachusetts
D2W @ American Legion in Wharton, New Jersey
DPW @ Sports Academy in Glen Carbon, Illinois
ECPW @ Sussex Elks Lodge #2288 in Wantage, New Jersey
EWF @ Knights Of Columbus Hall in Covina, California
FSPW @ Community Center in Atwater, California
HS @ Metro Opera House in Oakland, California
IWE @ Community Center in Fairfield, Maine
MCW @ Famous Pub in Atlanta, Georgia
MCW @ MCW Arena in Osceola, Arkansas
MEW @ Veterans Of Foreign Wars Hall in Gallatin, Tennessee
NCW @ Elks Lodge in Norwood, Massachusetts
OVW @ American Legion #193 in Louisville, Kentucky
PWX @ Tremont Music Hall in Charlotte, North Carolina
SAW @ SAW Mill Arena in Millersville, Tennessee
SPW @ Elks Hall in Taunton, Massachusetts
SWF @ SWF Arena in Tullahoma, Tennessee
TCW @ Tennessee State Fairgrounds in Nashville, Tennessee
TRP @ Police Athletic League Hall in Fall River, Massachusetts
UWC @ Fairfield Gym in Kinston, North Carolina
WWE @ Bell Centre in Montreal, Quebec
ASW @ Ridge Meadows Seniors Activity Centre in Maple Ridge, British Columbia
CWI @ Community Arena in Delhi, Ontario
XWA @ Lord Beaverbrook Arena in St. John, New Brunswick
CMLL @ Arena Mexico in Mexico City, Mexico
WWL @ Nazario Ortiz Garza Gymnasium in Saltillo, Mexico
Osaka Pro @ Umeda Nasci Hall in Osaka, Japan
SGPW @ Miyagino Cultural Center in Sendai, Japan
Slam @ Corpus Christi Social Club in Wolverhampton, England
BWP @ Town Hall in Welshpool, Wales
WAC @ Sports Hall in Ploegsteert, Belgium
SPW @ Snakepit Arena in Salisbury, Australia
NZWPW @ Horticultural Hall in Lower Hutt, New Zealand
THE VIDEO STORE:
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