On Thursday, May 22, 2008 at 2:55 AM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 05/21/2008
NEWS
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The National Wrestling Alliance will converge at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, on June 7. Initially intended to be simply a taping for the NWA Wrestling Showcase, the event has escalated in scale, including formal inductions of previously named NWA Hall of Fame members, as well as honoring this year’s members as well. Tommy Rich was announced as the first 2008 inductee earlier this week, and today it was announced that the Iron Sheik will join him. Already in the Hall of Fame and expected to be honored at the event are Lou Thesz, Sam Muchnick, Harley Race, Eddie Graham, Dory Funk, Jr., Jim Barnett, Lelani Kai, the Rock & Roll Express, Saul Weingeroff, Gordon Solie, Lance Russell, and Jim Cornette, who will be master of ceremonies. Also advertised up to this point in regard to matches and/or appearances are as follows: Rich versus Abdullah the Butcher; Phil Shatter, Mikal Judas, and Iceberg in a three-way for the NWA Anarchy Heavyweight Title; Sid Vicious; and Rob Conway. (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment results from the Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines, IA, on May 20: the Miz over Kane by disqualification; Shelton Benjamin over Kofi Kingston; Colin Delaney & Kelly Kelly over Mike Knox & Layla; John Morrison & Chavo Guerrero over Tommy Dreamer & CM Punk. Notes: It was announced that One Night Stand PPV on June 1 would feature a four-way Singapore Cane match featuring Tommy Dreamer, John Morrison, Chavo Guerrero, and CM Punk, to earn a shot at the ECW Heavyweight Title. Big Show later came out and said he was inserting himself into the match. For SmackDown spoiler results from last night, click here. WWE’s RAW crew will be at Plaza De Toros Monumental in Monterrey, Mexico, tonight. Advertised: John Cena, Triple H, Shawn Michaels, Chris Jericho, Jeff Hardy, Mr. Kennedy, Umaga, and JBL. (Rich Tate)
Ultimate Christian Wrestling results from Mount Zion High School in Mount Zion, GA, on May 20: Justin Brown over Rob Adonis in two-of-three falls; Brian Lawler over Josh Stone and Bo Newsome in a three-way elimination; Kyle Matthews over J.T. Talent to retain the UCW National Heavyweight Title; Jeremy Vain & Kyle Matthews over Dustin Powers & Bulldog Raines by disqualification to retain the UCW Tag Team Title; Sal Rinauro over Slim J to retain the UCW Heavyweight Title; and Garrett Brown & Chris Rippy over Frankie Valentine & Colt Derringer in a dog collar tag team match. The reported attendance was 212. (Rich Tate)
NAWA Ring Champions has announced the following events: They will be at the Bash on the Hill in Cedartown, GA, on May 25. Bell time is 5:00 PM. Proceeds to buy care packages for U.S. troops. Advertised: Bambi versus Peggy Lee Leather, with Nigel Sherrod, for the women’s title; Ricky Morton versus Jason Valentine; Josh Hate versus the Patriot; Bulldog Raines versus the Nightmare; and Chris Lightning & Chris Ganz versus the Exotic Ones for the NAWA Tag Team Title. Also advertised is Air Paris. They will be at the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on June 5. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Tommy Rich versus Air Paris; in the semi-finals for the NAWA Heavyweight Title, Jason Valentine versus Waylon Rhodes and Mark Pain versus Bulldog Raines; the Exotic Ones versus HCP; and a “cruiserweight scramble” featuring Kid Ego, Tyler Smith, Chris Lightning, and Lamar Phillips. They will be at the Purks Building in Cedartown, GA, on June 6. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: Chris Lightning & Chris Ganz versus the Exotic Ones for the NAWA Tag Team Title; Bambi versus Peggy Lee Leather, with Nigel Sherrod, for the women’s title; Jay Clinton versus Josh Hate; Bulldog Raines versus the Beast; Lamar Phillips versus Jamie Hall; and Terry Lawler versus Antonio Garza. Also advertised to wrestle is Tommy Rich. (Rich Tate)
Full Impact Pro will be having a show at the National Guard Armory in Crystal River, FL, on May 30. Bell time is at 8:00 PM. Advertised: for the FIP Tag Team Title, Jason Blade and Kenny King of the YRR defend against The Age of the Fall's Jimmy Jacobs and Tyler Black w/Rain. In an anything goes match, Black Market takes on Dark City Fight Club. Also in action will be Scotty 2 Hotty, FIP Heavyweight champion Roderick Strong, FIP Florida Heritage champion, Sal Rinauro of the YRR, Austin Aries, Delirious, Davey Richards, Erick Stevens, Seth Delay, The YRR's Chasyn Rance, Heartbreak Enterprises member Damien Wayne w/Sean and Phil Davis and Baby Doll, Portia Perez, Dingo, and Daizee Haze. On May 31, FIP travels to Arcadia, FL, with a show that starts at 8:00 PM. Advertised: Scotty 2 Hotty takes on Davey Richards. Greg "The Hammer" Valentine faces off against Screamin’ Norman Smiley. Also in action are The Gemini, The YRR's Kenny King and Jason Blade, FIP Florida Heritage champion, the YRR's Sal Rinauro, Austin Aries, Delirious, Erick Stevens, The Age of the Falls' Tyler Black and Jimmy Jacobs w/Rain, Seth Delay, The YRR's Chasyn Rance, Black Market, Dark City Fight Club, Heartbreak Enterprises member Damien Wayne w/Sean and Phil Davis and Baby Doll, Porita Perez, Dingo, and Daizee Haze. (Brian Slack)
Pro Wrestling Fusion will be at the Saint Lucie County Fairgrounds in Fort Pierce, FL, on June 7. Bell time is 7:30 PM, and doors open at 6:30. Ringside seats are $25, while general admission is $15. Advertised: Steve Madison & Freedom Ryder versus Maximum Capacity & the Sheik; Jon Davis versus Vordell Walker; Chris Jones versus Jerrelle Clarke; Johnny Vandal versus King Kong Fu; Francisco Ciatso versus Norman Smiley; the Shane Twins versus the Heartbreak Express; and Jack Manley versus Fantastic Dantastic. Call (772) 224-9322 for more information. (Rich Tate)
Southern Championship Wrestling presents Summerbash on June 21 at the Salvation Army Gym in Sanford, FL at 7:30. The main event will be for the SCW Southern Heavyweight title as the newly crowned champion Thomas Marr, who won it at a USCW show, defends against the current SCW Light Heavyweight and Florida champion Nooie Lee. TNA star Matt Morgan will be joining Team America as they face the Evil Empire in an 8 man elimination match. Also signed for the event will be The Prodigy, Jerrelle Clarke, Axis, The ASO, Aaron Epic, Napthali, Lexie Fyfe, Mimi, Leva, Mary Kate and more. (Brian Slack)
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
NOTES
In Your Head will feature Vampiro on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Today in Memoriam: the Great Gama (78, 1960) and Jimmy Hines (56, 1983)
NOSTALGIA
MAY 21, 1933 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Bill Corley – Promoter) > Ronnie McDuffie versus Tom Malloy > Jack Ross versus Tiny Ruff / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. This card was a benefit for the Battle Hill Sanitarium. It was reported that there would be a drum corps competition.
MAY 21, 1934 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson – Promoter) > Frank Remille defeated Johnny Runyon > Ted Sarris defeated Jack Russell > Spike O’Brien defeated Joe Dillman
MAY 21, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Pat O’Brien versus Hugh Welch > John Dameron versus Young Londos > Frank Remille versus Tarzan Jordan > Battle Royal featuring Totem Pole Anderson, Bob Anderson, Sammy Miller, Whitey Patterson, and Foy Rivers / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. This card was a benefit for wrestler Jim Trepham, who broke an ankle in a match with Young Londos in early May.
MAY 21, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST END ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > John Dameron versus Red Dugan > Eddie Elzea versus Buck Lawson > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Tarzan Jordan* versus Joe Ferona / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Tarzan Jordan had been the reigning Southern Light Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Bill Collins on March 1, 1937, in Atlanta.
MAY 21, 1940 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Bill Hartman and Thad Holt – Promoters / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Marvin Jones defeated Gordon McKenzie > Tom Hanley defeated Pat Fraley > Herb Freeman & Cowboy Luttrall defeated Angelo Cistoldi & Hans Schnabel / Notes: Pat Fraley replaced Hans Schnabel in the match with Tom Hanley, as Schnabel substituted for Babe Zaharias to team with Angelo Cistoldi in the match with Herb Freeman & Cowboy Luttrall.
MAY 21, 1941 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Abe Simon – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pat Newman versus Spike Davis > Herb Freeman versus Marvin Jones > Ray Eckert & Harry Kent versus Babe Zaharias & Cowboy Luttrall / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 21, 1943 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Graham defeated Roland Kirchmeyer > Dorv Roche defeated Bad Boy Brown > Freddie Blassie and Ralph Garibaldi wrestled to a draw / Notes: Roland Kirchmeyer was initially declared the winner of his match with Roy Graham, but for unstated reasons, the decision was reversed. John Mauldin was credited as being a referee on this card.
MAY 21, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pete Managoff defeated Natie Brown > Don Lee and Bobby Roberts wrestled to a draw > Jack Ross, Jr., & Tarzan White defeated Al Galento & Tom Mahoney > Jim Coffield defeated George Craig
MAY 21, 1954 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Shipp and Harry Smith wrestled to a draw > Chief Big Heart defeated Clyde Steeves > Don McIntyre defeated White Savage > Art Nelson defeated Yukon Eric
MAY 21, 1955 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Red McIntyre and Dizzy Davis wrestled to a draw > Tarzan White defeated Tokyo Joe > Andre Drapp defeated Eddie Gossett by disqualification > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Jerry Graham & Dizzy Davis
MAY 21, 1962 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Stone versus Tony Barbetta > Lenny Montana versus Don Whittler > US Tag Team Title Match: the Assassins* versus Andre Drapp & Chief Little Eagle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. The Assassins had vowed to unmask if they could not defeat Andre Drapp & Chief Little Eagle. The Assassins had been billed as US Tag Team Champions since May 15, 1962.
MAY 21, 1963 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lenny Montana defeated Chris Averoff > Derrell Cochran & Silento Rodriguez defeated George Bell & Tito Kopa > Bill Dromo defeated Tarzan Tyler
MAY 21, 1965 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Mysterious Medics defeated Frankie Cain & Greg Peterson > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Sherri Lee > World Tag Team Title Match: Kurt & Karl Von Brauner* defeated Lester Welch & Bob Dalton > Buddy Fuller, Jesse James & Red Roberts defeated Mario Galento & the Corsicans ruled a no contest / Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. The Von Brauners had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since May 18, 1965. George Harris and Kurt Von Steiger had been scheduled, but there was no mention in the reports following the card.
MAY 21, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Shane versus Bob Armstrong > Louie Tillet versus Swede Karlson > Danny Little Bear & Chief Crazy Horse versus the Mysterious Medics / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 21, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bobby Hart and Tony Nero wrestled to a draw > Johnny Walker defeated Oki Shikina > Enrique & Alberto Torres defeated Hans Schmidt & Tank Morgan / Notes: Gentleman X (1) managed Hans Schmidt.
MAY 21, 1969 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Leo Garibaldi and Corsica Jean wrestled to a draw > Los Toros defeated Tim Geohagen & Silento Rodriguez > Bill Dromo and the Professional wrestled to a draw > Lou Thesz & El Mongol defeated the Assassins by disqualification
MAY 21, 1971 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto and Sabu Singh wrestled to a draw > Bill Dromo defeated Krusher Karlson by disqualification > Fidel Castillo defeated Bob Griffin > El Mongol defeated Mr. X > Klondike Bill defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > The Assassins defeated Dick Steinborn & Doug Gilbert / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.
MAY 21, 1974 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD FAIRGROUNDS (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Ted Oates defeated Tony Romano > Jim Wilson defeated the Great Fuji > The Royal Kangaroos defeated the Islanders by disqualification > No DQ Match: El Mongol defeated the Missouri Mauler > Brass Knuckles Match: Ernie Ladd defeated Ox Baker > Ron Pritchard & Assassin #2 and Crusher Verdu & the Mighty Yankee wrestled to a draw at 20:00 / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Crusher Verdu, the Missouri Mauler, and the Mighty Yankee.
MAY 21, 1974 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM [P] (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Louie Tillet defeated Ron Garvin by disqualification > Derrell Cochran, Steve Keirn & Dennis Stamp defeated Art Nelson, Doug Somers & the Great Malenko > Bob Sweetan defeated Mike Stallings > Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Earl Maynard & Jerry Oates > Bob Armstrong & Robert Fuller defeated Ron & Terry Garvin by disqualification > Southeastern Heavyweight Title Match: Jerry Brisco defeated Bobby Duncum* to win title > Battle Royal: Andre the Giant (Winner) > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Jack Brisco* defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: It was reported that 7,500 were in attendance for this card. Ron Garvin substituted for Pat Patterson in the match with Louie Tillet. It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.
MAY 21, 1976 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ervin Smith and Mitsu Hata wrestled to a draw > Rick Martel defeated Yasu Fuji > El Bracero defeated Karl Von Steiger > Ken Mantell defeated Greg Valentine > Stan Stasiak defeated Dean Ho > Georgia Tag Team Title Round Robin Tournament: Ted & Jerry Oates* defeated Les Thornton & Tony Charles and the Red Devils > Mark Lewin defeated Gary Hart > Mark Lewin defeated the Spoiler by disqualification > Dusty Rhodes & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Abdullah the Butcher & the Sheik > Battle Royal: Andre the Giant defeated Moondog Mayne, Greg Valentine, the Great Goliath, Black Gordman, Mr. Wrestling #2, Dean Ho, Mitsu Hata, Yasu Fuji, Ken Mantell, Tony Charles, Les Thornton, Jerry Oates, Ted Oates, Karl Von Steiger, Ervin Smith, Rick Martel, El Bracero, Stan Stasiak, and Haystacks Calhoun / Notes: Gary Hart managed the Spoiler, Abdullah the Butcher and the Sheik. It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $10,000.
MAY 21, 1977 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Abe Jacobs & Don Kernodle > Tape: Ole & Gene Anderson versus Thunderbolt Patterson & Mr. Wrestling #1 > Women’s Match: the Fabulous Moolah defeated Susan Green > Waldo Von Erich defeated Phil Mercedo > Black Atlas defeated Wayne Rogers > Dick Slater defeated Randy Alls / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Bill Watts and Thunderbolt Patterson also appeared on this episode.
MAY 21, 1979 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Roberts and Frank Monte wrestled to a draw > Doug Somers defeated Charlie Fulton > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Luke Graham > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* defeated Blackjack Lanza > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff versus Dusty Rhodes & Mad Dog Vachon ended in a double disqualification / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza.
MAY 21, 1980 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gilbert defeated Rocket Monroe > Lars Anderson defeated the French Angel > Bob Sweetan defeated Mike Sharpe by countout > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff* defeated Kevin Sullivan & Tony Atlas > Champion of Champions Cup Match: Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated Bob Sweetan / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.
MAY 21, 1983 (SATURDAY) – WHEELING, WV – WHEELING CIVIC CENTER (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Matt Borne and Brett Wayne wrestled to a draw > Destruction, Inc., defeated Brian Blair & Brett Wayne > Dick Murdoch defeated Buzz Sawyer by countout > Ron Garvin defeated the Iron Sheik > Tommy Rich & Paul Orndorff defeated Larry Zbyszko & Killer Brooks / Notes: Matt Borne substituted for Paul Ellering in the match with Brett Wayne, and Ron Garvin substituted for Tony Atlas in the match with the Iron Sheik. Paul Ellering managed the Iron Sheik and Destruction, Inc.
MAY 21, 1984 (MONDAY) – CANTON, OH (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tommy Rogers defeated Bob Roop > Jake Roberts defeated Sweet Brown Sugar > English Rules Match: Tim Horner defeated Les Thornton > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Kong Bundy > Jimmy Valiant & Brad Armstrong versus Ted DiBiase & the Spoiler ended in a double disqualification > Ole Anderson defeated Arn Anderson > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: the Road Warriors defeated Ron Garvin & King Konga / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Steven Ashe sent this report in:
PCW LIVE ORLEANS - Detailed results
Provincial Championship Wrestling: PCW Live, Orleans
May 17, Orleans, Ont.
Venue: MIFO Cultural Center
Ring Announcer: Abba The Official
Referees: Jeff The Ref, Alex Hatfield
Photographer: Robert Rusaw
Results:
Caster McFear beat Sinister 'X' by pinfall.
Right off the bat, Jeff The Ref sent The Hunks back to the dressing room. This appeared to throw Caster off his game plan as he was taking some licks from Sinister 'X', but Caster is quite adept at cheating on his own, loosening the laces on turnbuckle padding, informs the ref who was too busy re-tying the laces while Caster was choking Sinister with tape from his wrists. Caster eventually won with the 'Director's Cut'.
The Canadian Psycho Wild Ace beat The Angry Amish Man Jebodiah Monsoon by pinfall.
Been awhile since I seen Ace in action, no apparent ring-rust, and no return to wearing a dress. A pretty fair match, lots of high impact power moves and hard slamming to the mat from both wrestlers, but it was Ace's finisher, The Aces High, that brought the match to an abrupt end.
The Sex Pistols: Chaz Lovely & Matt Gray beat The Hollywood Hunks: Deeno & Cheeky by pinfall.
These 2 teams already fought twice so far at PCW, but if anyone thought that this match would be just like the others, they were in for several surprises. For one, The Sex Pistols came out as the good guys (instead of both teams as heels). For much of the match, Matt Gray was cut off from his tag partner, but finally Chaz was tagged in. Suddenly, Roy Stevens snuck down to ringside, but his interference back-fired as he nailed both hunks with a double clothesline. This gave The Sex Pistols the opportunity to finally defeat The Hollywood Hunks. (That was the 2nd surprise) But, in a sudden twist of events, Chaz blind-sided his partner Matt Gray and began to assault him, for allegedly being the weak link in the team. Well Chaz, you WERE a good guy, for about 15 minutes............
Roy Stevens beat Alex Silva by pinfall.
The result of this match was rather disappointing, I thought for sure Alex would be the one to give Roy his first taste of defeat in PCW, I mean there's nothing to like about Roy, he's a real arrogant SOB, and never does anything fancy, he just beats his opponents with brute strength. I thought at least Alex would give Roy a good go, just like he did against Kwan Chang, but Silva only had a few brief advantages and was defeated with a choke-slam.
Josianne the Pussycat beat Jaguar by pinfall.
This match was definitely a war to settle the score. Josianne has had a history of problems with Jaguar interfering in her singles matches against Sweet Cherrie, and plenty of career threatening post-match attacks from Jaguar. On rating her wrestling skills, I would rate Josianne as average, but her ability to absorb punishment is far above average which was the deciding factor in this match. Jaguar was obviously the much better skilled wrestler, but he took alot of cheap shots, hair pulling, at times, he fought more like a girl than Josianne. Her missile drop-kick was not enough to put away Jaguar, but she eventually rolled him over into a sunset flip that caught him by surprise and cost him the match.
The Hickster beat The Asian Nightmare Kwan Chang by pinfall.
Well, Kwan did say he had his sights set on the PCW title, and it looked like he had a good game plan. He knew Hickster had a bad knee and a new finisher, a perfect-plex, so instead of targeting the chest and back with his stiff kicks, he attacked that old injured leg and knee. Despite Kwan's well planned strategy, he failed to keep the big guy down, who can squash anyone with the simplest moves, such as a splash in the corner that resulted in a face-first drop by Kwan. At one point, it appeared Kwan was about to apply his finisher, the Near Death Experience, which is his version of a Pump Handle Driver, but Hickster was probably a bit too heavy for Kwan to lift, even with the added leverage of the pump handle. I don't think Kwan expected a sudden end to the match as Hickster did not do his usual 'hulking up', instead sending Kwan into the ropes, bouncing off and running into a big boot followed by a legdrop, rarely a finishing move unless one is well over the 300 pound mark, such as The Hickster.
Final Notes:
PCW has been running for a year and a half, and this was thier first show at a different venue other than the usual Jim Durrell Arena. I'm guessing attendance at around 75 which isn't too bad for a new venue. The crowd and fans itself was new as well, not nearly as noisy as the usual crowd at Jim Durrell, and this kinda made the show not quite as hot as it could have been. Once again, the crowd seems to favour the inter-gender match, Josianne vs Jaguar, every new fan I that brought with me to these shows (8 so far) seems to favour these type of matches, which I hope that PCW will continue to feature.
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CHIKARA: 10 names locked in for Young Lions Cup VI in Hellertown, PA!
Every year, we gather up 24 of the circuit's most promising up-and-comers, and toss 'em into a tournament we call Young Lions Cup. The 6th annual YLC is coming to Hellertown across three days - June 13th, 14th and 15th - and we've already locked in some of this year's participants! To qualify for Young Lions Cup tournament action, a wrestler must be 25 years of age, or younger. Additionally, any wrestler that has held the Young Lions Cup in the past is not eligible, regardless of age.
Today, we add the other half of the vaunted Osirian Portal - the venomous Ophidian - to the emerging tournament line-up. Thus far, these relative rookies have already been named for the 6th annual YLC:
Lince Dorado [21], one of the winners of CHIKARA's King of Trios 2008
Pinkie Sanchez [18], breakout star of Combat Zone Wrestling
James Ross [20], a represetative of the National Wrestling Alliance
Pelle Primeau [21], beloved underdog from Ring of Honor
Amasis [20], of CHIKARA and Osirian Portal fame
Vin Gerard [22], in his first YLC tournament since losing his mask
Chip Day [19], star of NWA Anarchy and the Georgia indies
Alex Payne [20], up-and-comer from Ring of Honor
Create-A-Wrestler [20], a CHIKARA wrestler who will debut a new persona at YLCVI
Be sure to drop by our online mothership www.chikarapro.com on a daily basis, as we announce the rookies taking part in our 6th annual Young Lions Cup!
Advance tickets for our next 5 live events, including Young Lions Cup VI are on sale right now! Visit our online store and pick up your copy of the second issue of the CHIKARA comic book (Season 7, Volume 2)!
"Aniversarioma!"
5.23.2008 - Friday Evening
Live @ The Framingham Civic League!
214 Concord Street
in Framingham, MA (01702)!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Aniversarioct!"
5.24.2008 - Saturday Evening
Live @ The Knights of Columbus Hall!
279 Quinnipiac Street
in Wallingford, CT (06492)!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Young Lions Cup VI, Night 1"
6.13.2008 - Friday Evening
Live @ The American Legion Hall!
935 Main Street
in Hellertown, PA!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Young Lions Cup VI, Night 2"
6.14.2008 - Saturday Evening
Live @ The American Legion Hall!
935 Main Street
in Hellertown, PA!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Young Lions Cup VI, Night 3"
6.15.2008 - Sunday Afternoon
Live @ The American Legion Hall!
935 Main Street
in Hellertown, PA!
The action begins at 4:00 pm!
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New Horizons Pro Wrestling Update - 5/21/08
NHPW: 2nd Anniversary Show
June 27, 2008
Boonton Elks Lodge - 125 Cornelia Street - Boonton, NJ
Doors Open - 7:00pm ::: Bell Time - 7:30pm ::: Tickets - $10.00
NHPW is excited to announce the addition of the highly popular talk show segment, "The G Spot" to it's 2nd Anniversary Show Lineup. The G Spot, hosted by Gino Giovanni, will be taking center stage with Special Guest, TRACI BROOKS. Giovanni has made it known to NHPW officials that he has a big surprise prepared for the TNA Knockout. What will it be? Find out on June 27!
ALREADY ANNOUNCED:
Boonton Street Fight: Matt "Spike Dudley" Hyson vs. "Preacher" John Cannon
Battle of the TNA Knockouts: Roxxi Laveaux vs. Traci Brooks
Special Attraction: TNA's Shark Boy vs. "D List" Damien Darling w/ Baby Jo
Tag Team Warfare: JJ Benjamin and TJ Masters vs. The Gemini Trojans
Gino Giovanni Hosts THE G SPOT w/ Traci Brooks
PLUS: Danny Inferno, Donnie Johnson, "The Punisher" Don Vega, Ryan Roxbury, Jake Saint and MORE!
http://www.newhorizonswrestling.com
http://www.myspace.com/nhpw
Larry Goodman sent this report in:
Showtime Allstar Wrestling – Episode 43
Airing April 26, 2008 in Nashville on ION Network affiliate WNPX 28
Michael St. John and Reno Riggins were at ringside to open the show. They informed us that today’s main event would be a tag team grudge match with the Tennessee Violence Authority making their first title defense against the Dream Team.
(1) Rick Santel (with Paul Adams) beat Chris Eckos in 5:06. Santel immediately double Eckos over with a knee to the gut and shared a chuckle with Paul. Eckos showed had something for Santel, but ended up with a real tummy ache after a crash-and-burn quebrada. Paul shed mock tears and used his towel to wipe them dry. As Santel was having fun beating up on Eckos, Riggins theorized that Santel turned to the dark side because he was jealous of Boogie Woogie Boy’s popularity and then Paul got in his head. MSJ and Reno put Paul over as one of the greatest managerial masterminds of all time. St. John put him above Saul Weingeroff, Sir Clement and Lou Albano when it came to giving his man the advantage in a match. Eckos escaped from a back suplex and decked Santel with a discus forearm. The comeback was short-lived as Santel put Eckos away with the Santel Slam.
Postmatch, Santel tied up Eckos so Adams could slap the defenseless kid across the face. It made Reno sick at his stomach.
Video highlights of “Best of the Best” Chrisjen Hayme aired next.
(2) Shane Eden defeated Lawrence Lane in 10:58. Lane was pissed about Shane’s stylin’ and attacked from behind. Eden came right back with a pair of spinwheel kicks. It was all Eden in the opening minutes with the crowd completely behind him. Riggins said Eden had rededicated himself and was in the best shape he had seen him in 4 or 5 years. Lane used a mule kick to the nutsack to turn the match around. Lane ripped at Eden’s eyes, choked him with his necktie and locked in a sleeper. Reno said Lane was doing a good job of cutting off the oxygen supply. Lane distracted the ref and leg-dropped Eden’s groin. Lane started working the knee. MSJ mentioned that Eden was coming off of knee surgery. Eden broke free and tried to nip up, but the knee gave way. Lane applied a single leg crab. Eden made the ropes. Lane chop blocked him to continue the torture. Enzuigiri from nowhere and Lane went down in a heap, but Eden was very slow to cover. Eden baited Lane with the crane pose and dropkicked him for a near fall. Lariats on one leg. Lane begged off. Eden pulled the straps down. Eden did the 10 punches. Lane down face first. Eden went for a monkey flip, but Lane blocked and covered with his feet on the ropes. Eden kicked out at two and a half. As Lane griped at the ref, Eden caught him with an O’Connor roll for the three count.
Next up was a personality profile on SAW Television Champion Damien Adams conducted by Riggins. Damien said Ricky Steamboat and Bret Hart were the wrestlers that had the most influence on his style. Damien said his family was supportive of his career in pro wrestling, and although being the champion had him on the road constantly, he was only able to make it back to New York once or twice a week. Damien said he was more than glad to defend the title against Rob Roy McCoy. Damien said he had the opportunity to work for WWE and TNA on several occasion.
Back from commercial, Rob Roy McCoy was with MSJ and wanted to know what was up his title shot. McCoy said he had proved his dominance and Damien had already agreed to the match. That brought Commissioner Freddie Morton out. Morton said he didn’t know how they did things in Scotland but in the good old USA, challengers had to work their way up from the bottom, and furthermore, Neither Damien or McCoy had decision making power. McCoy said it was typical American red tape, and Morton was scared he would take the title for good. McCoy said the blood would be on Morton’s hands, because he was going to run through SAW talent until he got his title shot.
(3) Sucio vs. Dave Leveque ended in a no contest at 1:42 when Rob Roy McCoy attacked the both of them. As two smallish competitors from Derby City Wrestling traded holds, McCoy joined MSJ on commentary.
Everything! I’m entitled to the world and everything in it, because of my bloodline, my superiority, and the fact that you heathens and cretins fail to realize this. Look at these two guys. This disgusts me. These two guys are buddies, keeping it clean, nobody breaking the rules, pandering to the fans. It’s everything I stand against.
Taking matters into his own hands, McCoy dumped Sucio out of the ring and slapped the crossface chickenwing on Leveque. The refs couldn’t pry McCoy off. It took Deputy Commissioner Mike Sircy reading him the riot act to compel McCoy to break the hold.
The SAW cameras were there as the A Team continued to gallivant around Nashville in their limo. This week, Hammerjack allegedly had an image of Lindsay Lohan on his cell phone. Ultimate chick magnet, Rick Santel said he never dated her.
I’m Rick Santel, daddy, I have standards.
Adams tried to focus his crew on the task at hand: TVA’s title defense against Dream Team. Hammerjack said he knew what it was like to be walked on in life, and now it was diamond rings and limousines. He vowed that the gold would stay with TVA. Santel said he would have their backs. Matt Dillinger was completely out of his skull during the entire segment. He was screaming and babbling at nobody in particular. Paul said he had been reading “How to Make Friends and Influence People.” Dillinger wanted to read it. He asked if it had pictures. Hammerjack offered to read it for him. Paul said the book’s message was set goal and achieve them, just like A team had done. The goals for this week were to retain the titles and eliminate the Dream Team.
I love it! I love it! I love it when a plan comes together.
(4) Tennessee Violence Authority (Hammerjack & Matt Dillinger with Paul Adams) beat Dream Team (Boogie Woogie Boy & Arrick Andrews with Miss Boogie) to retain the SAW tag team titles in 7:58. Boogie was a vision in silver with a dorag to match the tights, as TVD would say, you have to love a man that knows how to accessorize. Boogie kissed Reno and used ref Kurt Herron as a coat rack for his ring garb. Andrews displayed his wrestling skills. Boogie just used his fists. The TVA was in disarray. Dream Team dropped a razzle dazzle double elbow on Dillinger, and Andrews laid in some nasty knee strikes. When Andrews mounted the ropes for the 10 punches, Dillinger countered with an inverted atomic drop to start the heat. TVA worked on Andrews’ knee. Reno said that was good strategy against a high flier. Hammerjack hit a sidewalk slam, and Boogie had to make a save. TVA switched without tagging. Andrews connected with a standing dropkick on Dillinger to set up the hot tag. TVA was getting bounced around by Boogie, so Paul antagonized Miss Boogie to distract ref Kurt Herron. Hammerjack nailed Boogie with the sledgehammer and Dillinger covered for the pin. The closing shot was Paul triumphantly raising TVA’s hands on the ramp.
Closing Thoughts: The chaotic segment on the limo was again, one of the highlights of the show. Dillinger is certifiable. McCoy is gold. The deal attacking the jobbers further amplified his heat. His promo, although delivered as a bitching, arrogant heel, had the ring-of-truth of a babyface – the promotion was screwing him and he was calling them on their BS. The “luck of the draw” gimmick to determine title challengers is a problem. They’re building up McCoy and to a less extent, Hayme, as legit challengers because they win matches, but there’s no way to earn a title shot based on merit, which doesn’t do much for the credibility of your title. I didn’t think the personality profile did much for Damien. Riggins talked about him growing up in Puerto Rico, but his accent is pure New York/New Jersey, and he mentioned returning there to visit family. The idea of portraying it like Damien had a busy road schedule defending the title was ridiculous. Anyone watching knows the only shows the promotion advertises outside the SAW Arena are in Columbia and Lebanon, and Damien usually isn’t even booked. The Santel match was what it needed to be. He needed a decisive win after last week. I love MSJ’s 70s and 80s references, but how many viewers had any idea who Sir Clement or Saul Weingeroff were? Eden vs. Lane was a pleasant surprise. They were sent out to kill time because some of the talent had not arrived due to travel problems and had a very good match. Crowd was really into Eden. His selling made the match. Good heat for the main. No surprise in that one. TVA went over in the first meeting, just as they should have – with distraction and a weapon shot – to build for bigger things down the road. TVA worked like a well-oiled machine. Overall, a good show.
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