On Friday, June 6, 2008 at 5:49 PM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/05/2008
NEWS
Peach State Pandemonium returned to the air on Wednesday night. This is a new day and time slot for the program, which airs each Wednesday at 9:00 PM ET. This episode featured Tommy Rich, Dennis Condrey, and David Marquez, as well as Les Thatcher. Click here for the archive. (Rich Tate)
Great Championship Wrestling returns to Phenix City, AL, at the GR8 SK8 Plex tonight with a start time of 7:30pm. Advertised: David Young versus Sonny Siaki, and Hot Like Lava will defend the GCW Tag Team Title against J-Rod and Tex Monroe. GCW Heavyweight Champion Johnny Swinger, Micah Taylor, Scotty Beach, and The Bruiser are also advertised. (Larry Goodman)
NAWA Ring Champions will be at the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, tonight. 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. (Rich Tate)
Nashville Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Crossville, TN, tonight, with a bell time of 8:00 PM. Advertised: Jerry Lawler versus Matt Boyce, with Christopher Love; the Naturals versus the Sheppard Brothers; Shawn Schultz versus Jon Davis; Shane Williams versus Jon Michael; and the Great Ali versus Lani Kealoha. (Thomas Bugg)
Florida Championship Wrestling results from New Port Richey, FL, on June 3: Brad Allen & Nic Nemeth, with Taryn Terrell, over Colt Cabana & Mr. Yamamoto; Tyrone Jones over Kevin Kiley; Kafu over Andrew Vein; Jay Bradley & Mondo over Greg Jackson & Lupe Martinez; Atlas DaBone over Ted DiBiase, Jr.; Sinn Bowdee over Gabe Tuft; Eric Perez & Eddie Colon over Jack Gabriel & Sheamus O’Shaunessy; and Jake Hager over T.J. Wilson to retain the FCW Heavyweight Title. FCW will be at the Jewish Community Center in Port Richey, FL, on June 7. Advertised: Hager defends the FCW Heavyweight Title against DaBone; Perez & Colon versus Gabriel & O’Shaunessy; and a falls count anywhere match featuring Jones versus Afa, Jr. (Rich Tate)
Tickets for the following Total Nonstop Action events go on sale tomorrow: July 19 in Monroe, LA, at the Monroe Civic Center; and July 20 in Little Rock, AR, at the AllTell Arena. TNA has also announced the following events: July 14 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; July 15 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; July 25 in Fayetteville, AR, at the Crown Center Coliseum; July 27 in Kenansville, NC, at the Duplin County Center; July 28 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; July 29 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; August 11 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios; and August 12 in Orlando, FL, at Universal Studios. (Rich Tate)
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, the Iron Sheik, Nikita Koloff, the Corsicans (Joe & Jean), Ric Flair, and the Midnight Express (Dennis Condrey & Bobby Eaton), will be among the 2008 class. According to David Marquez, the entire 2008 class will be present at the event, with the exception of Ric Flair. Flair was planning on attending, but World Wrestling Entertainment nixed those plans on Wednesday. He also said all living inductees from previous years would be in attendance. 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; Mike DiBiase defends the NWA North American Heavyweight Title against Idol Stevens; Sean Waltman & Blue Demon, Jr., will team to wrestle; and Sid Vicious and Rob Conway are also scheduled to appear. (Rich Tate)
Fusion Tradition Wrestling will be at the Mega Marketplace in McMinnville, TN, on June 7, with a bell time of 7:00 PM. Tickets are $8, but kids 6-10 are admitted for $6. Children 5 and under are admitted free. Advertised: BCI defends the FTW Tag Team Title against ELE in a dog collar match; Also advertised are the Cult of Personality, Mary Kelly, Patrick Colvett, Ronin, and Rocky McDaniel. (Rich Tate)
Prime Time Pro Wrestling is moving their June 13 event in Manchester, GA, at the Community Center to June 21. According to Billy Roper of PTPW, the building is rented out for an event on the 14th and needed the 13th to set up. PTPW is going to run back-to-back Saturdays with a return date at the Community Center of June 28. (Larry Goodman)
World Wrestling Entertainment has announced the following events: July 26 in Wheeling, WV, at the WesBanco Arena; August 1 in Springfield, IL, at the Prairie Capital Convention Center; August 4 in Knoxville, TN, at the Thompson-Boling Arena; August 8 in Wildwood, NJ, at the Wildwoods Convention Center; August 9 in Syracuse, NY, at the War Memorial at Oncenter; August 11 in Reading, PA, at the Sovereign Center; August 23 in New York, NY, at Madison Square Garden; August 24 in Bethlehem, PA, at the Stabler Arena; September 15 in Memphis, TN, at the FedEx Forum; andSeptember 22 in Cincinnati, OH, at the US Bank Arena. (Rich Tate)
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
Jimmy Rave won his second match in the New Japan Pro Wrestling Super Juniors Tournament. On June 4 in a sold out Toyama Techno Hall, Rave pinned Tetsuya Naito in 8:01 with Rock the World to go to 2-0 in the tournament. (Larry Goodman)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Simon Dean, who turns 36 today.
Today in Memoriam: Ivan Kalmikoff (78, 1996) and Cobrita (2006).
NOSTALGIA
JUNE 5, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – HOWELL MILL ARENA (F.P. Owens – Promoter) > John Dameron versus Whitey Patterson > Bill Crussell versus Wayne Coleman > Winner-Take-All Match: Lloyd Brown versus Smitty Anderson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There was also a preliminary match, but no details were provided following the card.
JUNE 5, 1933 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK FIGHT ARENA (Bill Corley – Promoter) > Eddie Wagner defeated Jimmy Hope > A.K. Bell defeated Curley Baker > George Harben defeated Tom Malloy / Notes: Tiny Ruff was credited as being a referee for this card. Following the card, it was reported that Ruff got involved in a scuffle with George Harben during the match with Tom Malloy, and that both men would wrestle each other on an upcoming card. That match ultimately took place on June 12, 1933.
JUNE 5, 1934 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD PARK WALKATHON BUILDING (Weyman Boyles – Promoter) > Ambrose Cole and Elmo Glenn wrestled to a draw > Billy Lolas and Chief Barefoot wrestled to a draw > Bill Collins defeated Pancho Villa (2-0) > Oresti Vadalfi defeated Foots Foster (2-0) / Notes: Due to rain, the matches were moved from the outdoor Lakewood Park Fight Arena to this venue. Jay Jarvis was credited as being a referee for this card.
JUNE 5, 1935 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Marshall Blackstock defeated Chief Chewacki by disqualification > Paul Harper and Roland Kirchmeyer wrestled to a draw > Joe Cox defeated Dick Raines by disqualification (2-1)
JUNE 5, 1936 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis – Promoter) > Billy Rayburn versus John Dameron > George Wagner defeated John Mauldin > Sammy Miller versus Baron Von Hoffman / Notes: Aside from the match between George Wagner and John Mauldin, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. There was no referee for the match between Sammy Miller and Baron Von Hoffman.
JUNE 5, 1939 (MONDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Billy Michaels versus Son Almand > Tony Papalino versus Bad Boy Brown > Southern Light Heavyweight Title Match: Honey Boy Hackney* versus Jack McAdams / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It is unclear as to how Honey Boy Hackney came to be recognized as Southern Light Heavyweight Champion. The last reference we have shows Jack McAdams defending the title against Red Dugan on May 11, 1939, in Atlanta.
JUNE 5, 1943 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Sammy Friedman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > John Mauldin defeated Joe Estes > Roland Kirchmeyer defeated John Grandovich > Cowboy Luttrall & the Black Panther defeated Freddie Blassie & Ralph Garibaldi / Notes: The match between Cowboy Luttrall & the Black Panther and Freddie Blassie & Ralph Garibaldi was reportedly the first tag team event where only two wrestlers were in the ring simultaneously, as opposed to having all men involved. The latter style would later become traditionally known as a “tornado” match. Tiny Ruff was credited as being a referee on this card.
JUNE 5, 1948 (SATURDAY) – STONE MOUNTAIN, GA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Tommy Ward defeated Mr. X > Tony Mello defeated Henry Piers / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
JUNE 5, 1950 (MONDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Jack Coulter & Gorgeous Gilpin defeated Bobby Lane & Honey Boy Hannigan > Red O'Shocker and Karl Kowalski wrestled to a draw
JUNE 5, 1959 (FRIDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Catherine Simpson versus Joanne Pence > Ray Gunkel & Don McClarty versus Skull Murphy & Gypsy Joe > Red Dugan versus Skull Murphy / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 5, 1961 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mark Stone versus Doug Kinslow > Women’s Mixed Tag Team Match: Rita Cortez & Darling Dagmar versus Baby Cheryl & the Fabulous Moolah > Marco Polo versus Tiny Evans > Jerry Graham versus Prince Kalani / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 5, 1962 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Prince Kalani defeated Tony Barbetta > Women’s Match: Fran Gravette defeated Rose Mullins > Mark Stone & Pedro Godoy versus Andre Drapp & Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest
JUNE 5, 1963 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Silento Rodriguez defeated George Bell > Dick Steinborn defeated George Harris > International Tag Team Title Match: Bill Dromo & Chief Little Eagle defeated Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler* by disqualification / Notes: It was reported that 1,380 were in attendance for this card. It is unclear as to how Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler came to be recognized as International Tag Team Champions. The last reference we have shows Dick Steinborn & Chief Little Eagle defeating them to win the title on April 27, 1963, in Atlanta.
JUNE 5, 1964 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK [P] (Les Wolfe – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Bavarian Boys defeated Dick Dunn & Red Roberts > Wildman Phillips defeated Chief Little Bear > The Scufflin’ Hillbillies defeated Johnny Heidman & Red Steiner > Women’s Match: Ann Casey defeated Cora Combs > Buddy Fuller defeated Lenny Montana > Joe Scarpa defeated Freddie Blassie by disqualification > Sputnik Monroe defeated Argentina Rocca / Notes: Ann Casey and Cora Combs substituted for Bette Boucher and the Fabulous Moolah, who were initially scheduled to wrestle each other. Although not mentioned, Kola Kwariani was likely in attendance, as he was charged with traveling with Argentina Rocca as a troubleshooter for him. It was announced that George Harris and Dick the Bruiser would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.
JUNE 5, 1965 (SATURDAY) – CARROLLTON, GA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jesse James defeated Pedro Zapata > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento defeated Millie Zec > Mixed Tag Team Match: Joe Scarpa, Jesse James & Millie Zec defeated Charlie Carr, Pedro Zapata & Barbara Galento > Joe Scarpa defeated Charlie Carr / Notes: It is unclear as to what venue was the site of this card.
JUNE 5, 1965 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Eisenburg versus Tony Baillargeon > Bob Dalton & George Harris defeated Greg Peterson & Jerry Miller > Tony Borne defeated Red Roberts > Joe Scarpa & Jesse James versus the Corsicans > Mario Galento defeated Chief Little Eagle / Notes: Leo Newman managed Tony Borne. Joe Scarpa & Jesse James and the Corsicans were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Bob Eisenburg and Tony Baillargeon, but no results were reported after the card.
JUNE 5, 1970 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PAUL JONES SPORTS ARENA [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill Dromo & Bob Armstrong defeated Chati Yokuchi & Fuji > Buddy Colt defeated Professor Kimura > Doug Gilbert and El Mongol wrestled to a draw > Paul DeMarco defeated the Challenger > Georgia Television Title Match: Nick Bockwinkel defeated Joe Scarpa to win title > Lights Out Match: Nick Bockwinkel defeated Tim Geohagen by disqualification > Lights Out Match: Leo Garibaldi defeated Buddy Colt / Notes: Paul DeMarco won his match when he turned the Challenger’s mask around, and taking advantage of his temporary lack of vision. The match between Nick Bockwinkel and Joe Scarpa was a rematch from May 29, 1970. It was to determine a champion for the vacant title, but because of the finish on May 29, 1970, the title remained vacant pending a rematch set for June 5, 1970. Assassin #2 had previously been the champion, but the title was declared vacant on May 23, 1970, as he had been suspended. It was announced that the Gladiator would be wrestling in Atlanta on June 12, 1970. During Bockwinkel’s match with Tim Geohagen, Scarpa charged the ring and attacked Bockwinkel, bringing the match to an end.
JUNE 5, 1971 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Colt and Kubla Khan wrestled to a draw > Roberto Soto & Klondike Bill defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe by disqualification > The Professional defeated Fidel Castillo / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.
JUNE 5, 1973 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Ted Oates versus Dizzy McShain > John Black versus the Avenger > Wayne Cowan versus Bearcat Wilkerson > Randy Curtis & Koa Tiki versus Krusher Karlson & Oki Shikina > European Junior Heavyweight Title Match: John Foley* versus Dick Steinborn > World Light Heavyweight Title Match: the Golden Gladiator* versus Argentina Apollo > Round Robin Tag Team Tournament: Ray Candy & El Mongol versus Rock Hunter & Assassin #2 versus Jack Armstrong & Ox Baker > Battle Royal featuring Happy Humphrey participated / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. It was reported that the purse for the tournament was $3,000 and the battle royal was $2,000. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.
JUNE 5, 1973 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roy Lee Welch defeated Medic #1 > Tiger Conway, Jr., defeated Bill White > Billy Spears defeated Rick Ferrara > Bob Orton, Jr., and Sputnik Monroe wrestled to a draw > Leon Ogle & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bobby Shane & Billy Spears > Lumberjack Match: Bill Dromo defeated Bill Watts
JUNE 5, 1977 (SUNDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Roberto Soto and the French Angel wrestled to a draw at 15:00 > Handicap Match: Waldo Von Erich defeated Don Kernodle & Abe Jacobs at 11:00 > Tony Atlas defeated Lars Anderson at 11:00 > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Dick Slater at 13:00 > World Tag Team Title versus Mask Match (DQ Rule Waived / No CO): Ole & Gene Anderson* and Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling #2 wrestled to a draw at 60:00 / Notes: Bearcat Wright managed Dick Slater.
JUNE 5, 1978 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mad Dog Martin defeated Billy Starr > Rick Martel defeated Helmut Schmidt > King Kong Mosca defeated Adrian Adonis > Pez Whatley defeated the French Angel > Stan Hansen, Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #2 versus Ole Anderson, Rock Hunter & Abdullah the Butcher ended in a double disqualification / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher & Helmut Schmidt.
JUNE 5, 1979 (TUESDAY) – WARNER ROBINS, GA – WARNER ROBINS CIVIC CENTER (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jerry Roberts defeated Mike Hammer > Norvel Austin defeated Bill Howard > Bob Armstrong & Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated Rocket Monroe & the Masked Superstar > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* defeated Ole Anderson / Notes: Bobby Heenan managed the Masked Superstar.
JUNE 5, 1980 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Eddie Gilbert versus Genichiro Tenryu > Austin Idol versus Baron Von Raschke > Lars Anderson versus the French Angel > Tommy Rich, Kevin Sullivan & Tony Atlas versus Bob Sweetan, Ivan Koloff & Alexis Smirnoff / Notes: Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff.
JUNE 5, 1981 (FRIDAY) – CLAYTON, GA – HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Sharpe versus Jim Duggan > Tommy Rich & Ted DiBiase versus Terry Gordy & Buddy Roberts / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Michael Hayes joined Terry Gordy and Buddy Roberts at the ring during their match with Tommy Rich & Ted DiBiase.
JUNE 5, 1982 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > El Mongol defeated Pete Martin > Kevin Sullivan defeated Tom Prichard > Michael Hayes defeated the Masked Superstar > National Tag Team Title Match: Bob & Brad Armstrong defeated John Studd & the Super Destroyer* by disqualification > Cage Match: Tommy Rich defeated Buzz Sawyer / Notes: Pete Martin substituted for Bobby Garrett in the match with El Mongol, and Tom Prichard substituted for Chick Donovan in the match with Kevin Sullivan.
JUNE 5, 1983 (SUNDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > National Heavyweight Title Tournament: Larry Zbyszko defeated Brett Wayne; Tommy Rich defeated the Super Destroyer; the Masked Superstar defeated Ray Candy; Paul Ellering versus Ole Anderson ended in a double disqualification; Stan Hansen defeated Pat Rose; Ron Garvin defeated Mike Starbuck; Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Bob Roop; Arn Anderson defeated Mark Hill; Pez Whatley defeated Tracey Stohrer; Killer Brooks defeated Joe Lightfoot; Zbyszko defeated Rich by countout; the Iron Sheik defeated Garvin; Wrestling #2 defeated Anderson; Sawyer defeated Whatley; Dick Murdoch defeated Brooks; Zbyszko defeated Superstar by countout; Hansen defeated Sheik; Sawyer versus Murdoch ended in a double disqualification; Zbyszko defeated Hansen by countout; Zbyszko defeated Wrestling #2 to win title / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Arn Anderson and the Iron Sheik.
JUNE 5, 1984 (TUESDAY) – GRAND RAPIDS, MI (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Les Thornton versus Tim Horner ruled a no contest > The Spoiler defeated Tommy Rogers > Nikolai Volkoff defeated King Kong Bundy > Ted DiBiase defeated Brad Armstrong by disqualification > Jake Roberts & the Road Warriors defeated Ron Garvin, King Konga & Sweet Brown Sugar > Battle Royal: Tim Horner (Winner) / Notes: It is unclear as to the reason for the battle royal. Paul Ellering managed Jake Roberts, Ted DiBiase, the Spoiler, and the Road Warriors.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
ACWOFFICE sent this in:
FCW THIS SATURDAY 6/7/08 IN PORT RICHEY FLORIDA
Location:
JCC AREANA
9841 SCENIC DRIVE,
PORT RICHEY FLORIDA
Bell time: 8:00 pm DOORS OPEN 7 pm
$10 Cover and 10 big matches
Florida Championship Wrestling is the WWE's official training grounds and is where the biggest athletes and hottest woman in professional wrestling take stage. If you have the desire classes are filling up as we speak so check out http://www.fcwwrestling.com to find out more about this opportunity to be trained by the best.
Matches already signed for Saturday
Falls Count Anywhere
Afa Jr. vs. "The Upgrade" Tyrone Jones
Best of 3 Series (Match #2)
"The Puerto Rican Nightmares" Eric Perez & Eddie Colon vs. Sheamus O'Shaunessy & "Sterling Jack Gabriel
FCW Heavyweight Championship
Jake Hager (champion) vs. Atlas DaBone
card subject to change
Larry Goodman sent this report in:
Showtime Allstar Wrestling – Episode 46
Airing May 24, 2008 on ION Network affiliate WNPX 28 in Nashville
Showtime Allstar Wrestling TV is available at www.sawonline.tv along with other exclusive video content.
Michael St. John opened the show at ringside with Reno Riggins from the “Showtime Wrestling Palace(?)” This week: the return of the notorious loose cannon, Kid Kash, Damian Adams vs. Sean Casey in a SAW Television Championship match, direct from Scotland, a message from Rob Roy McCoy and Tennessee Violence Authority vs. Dream Team in a tag team title grudge match. It’s Showtime, and SAW starts NOW!
(1) Kid Kash beat Jeff Jamison in 6:23. Jamison held his own with Kash in the opening minutes of fast-paced back and forth action. Then Kash really put a beating on him. He worked over the same physically disadvantaged hand that McCoy had ravaged several weeks back. MSJ said Jamison had suffered a hairline fracture as a result. MSJ brought up Kash’s reputation as a loose cannon. Riggins said Kash had been with all the major fed and was returning from a stint in Europe, where he did MMA matches.
Jamison got his comeback with a basement dropkick for a near fall, a huracanrana and a botched standing moonsault, sold for a near fall. Kash rolled out from under Jamison’s top rope moonsault and put him away with the brainbuster.
Kash said he was a pit stop at SAW on his road to eternal greatness. Kash said all he had heard since he got back in the states was SAW, so he was came to see what all the buzz was about. Kash said he was going to stay awhile. Kash said he was going to take the company over single-handedly starting with Damian Adams. That brought Damian out. Damian said he had ducked no one since winning the SAW Championship and he welcomed Kash’s challenge. Kash said he took the World TV Title in ECW, and Damian had something that belonged to him. “I’m about to head to Germany next week, but when I get back, I’m going to put you over my knee, son, and when I’m done, I’m carrying that home.” Kash shoved Damian in the chest and walked away. Damian said they could do it right now, because he was all about taking on all comers. They did a brief cut to a shot of Kash on the ramp, but he was paying no attention to Damian.
The audio of a phone conversation between McCoy and MSJ aired with a graphic of the full text shown on screen. St. John said McCoy was completing a long and tedious tour of Europe and planning to return to the US with a vengeance. McCoy said the thing that was long and tedious, was the legal ramifications and red tape imposed on him by the SAW Board of Directors and their ban. McCoy implied that the US was about lawyers and bureaucracy rather than competition. MSJ said McCoy had brought the suspension upon himself. MSJ asked about a silver lining to McCoy’s misery.
I’m cutting through all the competition in Europe…so all you’re little champs, they’re the ones that are going to be tremblin’ with fear when Rob Rob McCoy comes back and inflicts pain and suffering on their sorry carcasses.
MSJ reminded McCoy that he was still subject to the BOD’s luck of the draw method of determining title challengers. McCoy said that with the talent he had, the cream was bound to rise to the top, and Damian Adams was the champion only because that’s the way the SAW BOD wanted it.
Damian Adams beat Sean Casey (with Tiana & ?) to retain the SAW TV Title in 5:05. , Reno said polygamy was a hot topic in the news, and noted that Casey had added to his harem. Casey attacked Damian before the bell. Casey used a slingshot suplex for a near fall. Casey hit a swinging neckbreaker and made a one knee pin attempt. Casey dropkicked Damian but failed to hook the leg. Riggins said he preferred not to speculate on the identity of Casey’s hot brunette until he could confirm his suspicions. Casey hit a spinebuster. He hooked the leg but Damian kicked out again. Damian fought out of Casey’s rear chinlock. But Damian ate an elbow charging in, and Casey hit a middle rope diamond cutter. Damian kicked out again. Reno said if Casey had hooked the leg, we would be looking at a new champion. Damian mounted the big comeback. Backdrop and a cover. No pin there. Damian blocked Casey’s superkick and got nothing but air with his bicycle kick. Damian tried for backslide. Casey blocked that. But Damian then connected with the bicycle kick and it was lights out for Casey.
In the interview area, Damian accepted congratulations from MSJ. Damian said McCoy had no clue what he was talking about. Damian said he just beat a great wrestler and was taking on all comers.
MSJ was ringside with Paul Adams and Rick Santel. Paul called out Commissioner Freddie Morton and lectured him about the unfairness of the lottery system for determining title challengers.
I know that lotteries are the way you people around here like to do things. You like to sit back on your rented couches with cigarette burns and mystery stains waiting around for something to happen for you.
Paul said the title shot should be awarded to the wrestler with the best record in the ring and pointed at Santel. Santel said he wasn’t going to get in Morton’s face like some of the other yahoos because he respected his authority, but the system was flawed. Morton blew Santel up huge. Said he was the hottest thing in SAW “since cayenne pepper.” However, the thing that impressed Morton the most was the win Drew Haskins scored over Santel last week. Haskins was out next to Morton in a suit. “You’re going to go there?” said Santel. Santel got in Haskins’ face and said his win was a fluke. Santel said Haskins couldn’t last five minutes with him and wanted to a match on the spot. Haskins took his coat off and loosened his tie. Morton said they had too many matches booked for the show. Instead, Morton made a “distance match” for next week. All Haskins had to do to win was last five minutes. Santel advised Haskins to get as ready as he could get because he was in for the most brutal beating of his life.
NWA Top Rope Third Anniversary Show, June 14 in Lebanon Tn, at the Wilson County Fairgrounds: Five title matches including an NWA World Heavyweight Title match: Adam Pearce (c) vs. NWA Tennessee Champion, “Boogie Woogie Boy” Gary Valiant.
The SAW Summary was clips of recent events in the war between A Team and Dream Team, including footage of the mysterious lights out episode that put Dream Team out of action.
Tennessee Violence Authority (Hammerjack & Matt Dillinger with Paul Adams) beat Dream Team (“Boogie Woogie Boy” Gary Valiant & Arrick Andrews) via DQ in 12:15. Dream Team hit the ring with a furious assault on TVA. A meeting of the minds ensued and TVA bailed out to regroup. Dillinger reluctantly entered to square off with Boogie. It was a babyface route for the first 6 minutes, as Dream Team applied the full court press. Boogie split the uprights with a kick to Dillenger’s nether region, but when he continued the attack outside the ring, Hammerjack clubbed him from behind. Paul did a number on Boogie with his towel. Riggins said Boogie was feeding off the support from the capacity crowd for an extra burst of energy. Dillinger pulled Boogie down by his dorag to cut him off, and then held him for Hammerjack’s Hogan style boot. TVA made a tool of ref Ricky Bell to set up some double teaming chicanery. Boogie went down face first at the end of big exchange with Dillinger. Reno said it looked like Boogie was out of steam. Boogie made the last gasp hot tag. Andrews decked Hammerjack with the Dragon’s Curse. Dillinger broke up the pin, and laid Andrews out with hangman’s neckbreaker. Boogie Blaster on Dillinger! But Boogie went flying over the top on a phantom hiptoss from Hammerjack. TVA had Andrews set up for a spike piledriver when the lights went out. The light came on to find Boogie and Andrews standing over the fallen TVA. Andrews had Hammerjack’s sledge, and Boogie had Dillinger’s pool cue. Bell called for the bell. Boogie and Andrews crossed swords and gave TVA a taste of their own medicine.
Closing Thoughts: SAW rebounded from a weak show last week with one of their best episodes ever. No filler this week. The wrestling was better and storyline advancement was superb. MSJ was in rare form during the opening, calling the SAW Arena a “wrestling palace” and referring to Hammerjack as “Bucksnort.” Kash’s match was fine for what it was. He adds some much needed starpower. Kash came across like a real jerk picking on Jamison’s disability. The confrontation in the interview area went a long way to elevating the TV title, because you had this world renowned name guy, Kash, coveting the SAW belt. Kash blew Damian away on the mic. I didn’t see that as problem except when Damian issued the on-the-spot challenge, it badly called for Kash to back down rather than leaving Damian high and dry. The McCoy phone call was a tremendous segment. St. John was at his best, and McCoy was awesome as usual. His distaste for America was so clear, and yet he was making valid points. The new girl with Casey is Lexi Pillman, the legit daughter of Brian Pillman. Casey was trained by Pillman. Good win for Damian overcoming Casey’s Pearl Harbor job. I liked the portrayal of Damian as a marked man with challengers coming at him from all sides. I thought the “luck of the draw” was already dropped with the Hayme match, but here was Paul complaining about it in his interview. Santel’s mic work was very strong in this segment. The rematch with Haskins was a no brainer. Yeah, Haskins already beat him in less than five minutes, but it was crystal clear during the match that at no point was Santel taking it seriously. Never heard it called a distance match before, though. TVA/Dream Team had a very long main event by SAW standards. There was one obvious glitch with MSJ referencing a biker bar interview with TVA that never happened. Match was fine, largely because the crowd was so into Dream Team here. The lights out turnabout on TVA was pretty cool. It left the viewer with the mystery of who monkeyed with the lights on behalf of Dream Team. I’m guessing Indian Outlaw.
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PWU Announces All Title Matches For July 26
http://www.ProWrestlingUnplugged.com
EVERY TITLE WILL BE ON THE LINE when PWU returns Saturday, July 26 to Boyle's World Gym, 11000 Roosevelt Blvd (Behind Chickies & Pete's Bar & Grille; next to Target Greatland; Roosevelt Blvd aka Rt 1 and Haldeman/Plaza Drive Intersection) in Philadelphia, PA for "Family Reunion" at 7:30 pm
In a rematch where THERE MUST BE A WINNER: PWU Tag champions All Money Is Legal (K-Murda/K-Pusha) face The Best Around (TJ Cannon/Bruce Maxwell)
The last time these two teams faced, they went through two five minute extensions and still went to a time limit draw. This time, one team will walk out the declared winner and raise their hands high carrying the gold.
And for the PWU Women's Title, it will be champion "PrimeTime" Amy Lee taking on Kacee Carlisle. These two are two of the toughest women in wrestling today. When these two lock horns, it is going to be a FIGHT!
Already announced:
* The Rematch over TWO YEARS in the making: WWE Legend Jake "The Snake" Roberts vs. Hardcore Icon Sandman
* #1 Contenders Match for the PWU World Title: "Masterpiece" Chris Masters vs. Trent Acid
* PWU World Title Unification Match w/ "Pitbull" Gary Wolf as special guest enforcer: champion "Fabulous" John McChesney vs. PWU TV champion Z-Barr
* Also featuring PWU Tag champions Teddy Fine, Aramis, KJ Hellfire, New Jersey All Stars, Survival Rate Zero, The Philadelphia Revolution Roller Hockey Team, Pro Jockey of the Philadelphia Park Casino Harry Wyner, & so much more.
After "Family Reunion" on July 26, the PWU gang will head over to The Oakford Inn for the afterparty! Must be 21 years old or older with proper photo ID to attend (this is a gentleman's club).
Vendors interested in being a part of this event, contact JK@ProWrestlingunplugged.com.
BACKSTAGE PASSES! For a limited time, PWU is offering backstage passes for $25 each. Buy your backstage pass when you buy your tickets at ProWrestlingUnplugged.com or at the live events section of TVbyDemand.com.
DEVASTATION UNIVERSITY TRAINING SEMINARS
Sandman Seminar - Saturday, July 26 - 3:30 to 5:30 pm - $25 charge
Save your spot at JK@ProWrestlingunplugged.com. Arrive half hour early to warm up. All seminars are at Devastation University, 2309 Old Haddenfield RD, Pennsauken, NJ just over the Betsy Ross Bridge; down the street from the Cherry Hill Mall, and adjacent to the old Pennsauken Mart location.
PWU's Wrestling Academy also holds regular classes on Monday, Wednesdays, Fridays from 6-10 pm. If interested, check out DevastationWrestling.com or e-mail JK@ProWrestlingunplugged.com.
Visit DevastationWrestling.com for directions and more info.
ProWrestlingUnplugged.com, your home for the latest in Wrestle-Reality, will keep you up-to-date with all the latest as we count down to PWU's return to action.
Shannon Rose sent this in:
Budweiser & Monster Energy presents:
Pro Wrestling Fusion “Encore”
Saturday June 7, 2008
St. Lucie County Fairgrounds
15601 W. Midway Rd. Fort Pierce, FL 34945
Doors open at 6:30pm
Bell time 7:30pm
Tickets Available at http://www.prowrestlingfusion.com
$15 General Admission $25 Ringside
For any questions, please contact contact@prowrestlingfusion.com
For more info call (772) 224-9332
Main Event
“TAG TEAM GRUDGE MATCH”
The Sheik & Maximum Capacity vs Freedom Ryder & Steve Madison
Semi Main Event
“BATTLE OF THE BRUISERWEIGHTS”
Vordell Walker vs Jon Davis
“LUCHACORE TITLE MATCH”
Chris Jones vs Jerrelle Clark
“SPECIAL CHALLENGE MATCH”
King Kong Fu vs Johnny Vandal
Francisco Ciatso vs Norman Smiley
w/ The Double Deuce
Social Club: Amy Vitale
& “BIG” Pete Cannon
“BATTLE FOR TAG TEAM SUPREMACY”
The Heartbreak Express vs The Shane Twins
w/ The Plastics
“Opening Luchacore Contest”
Fantastic Dantastic vs Jack Manley
Plus: Many more superstars of wrestling including: Ron Niemi, Ring Announcer Shannon Rose & Fusion Hotties!!!
P.O.W.E.R. sent this in:
On June 28th, wrestling fans will pack into Lima's UAW Hall to witness "Free For All" and the ensuing battle between GWA and WAR Wrestling. The 800 free tickets that were given away at Rigali's Pizza Village and sent to out of town and even out of state wrestling fans are all gone and now the only way to witness this historic event is to get your tickets for just $10 at the door.
The main event for "Free For All" has been signed and the Global Wrestling Alliance team of Sherman Tank, Brandon Blaze, and Hardcore Craig will be wrestling in a 3 on 2 handicap match against WAR Wrestling's "Bad Attitude" Brian Beech and "Metal Head" Steve Stone. Brian Beech and Steve Stone have been waiting to get their hands on the GWA, and have agreed to this 3 on 2 match in an effort to get some revenge on three of Dusty Dillinger's top troops. Will Brian Beech and Steve Stone be able to overcome the overwhelming odds, or will the GWA representatives prove too much for WAR Wrestling?
Speaking of Dusty Dillinger, his crazed reign as the self proclaimed "Fan's World Champion" continues. After being distracted by The Postmaster and suffering a loss to Andrew "Test" Martin at the May 5th event, Dusty Dillinger is looking for revenge. After some heated words between Dusty Dillinger and The Postmaster, Dusty Dillinger has challenged Stamp Lickage to a one on one match at "Free For All". Dusty Dillinger says that The Postmaster must be taught a lesson. Will Dusty Dillinger exact his revenge on The Postmaster and WAR Wrestling, or will he go home signed, sealed, and delivered courtesy of The Postmaster and Stamp Lickage?
Another man on Dusty's bad side lately is Matt Mason. After entrusting Mason with being Dusty's partner and representing the GWA, Matt Mason has come up short on more than one occasion. Matt Mason has the opportunity to turn that around as he will be going one on one with returning superstar Tyler "Gutter" Hollister. This is Mason's opportunity to show Dusty that he is a force to be reckoned with and a top member of the GWA roster. Will "The Hot Commodity" finally be able to pick up a victory and prove his greatness, or will Tyler "Gutter" Hollister blaze back onto the Lima wrestling scene and get the best of Mason?
"The King of Lima" Danny Daniels will also be returning the Lima wrestling scene as he represents the GWA to take on WAR Wrestling star and Michigan Invasion member N8 Mattson with Truth Martini in his corner. Will "The King of Lima" be able to come back and lead GWA to another victory, or will N8 Mattson be able to pull out a victory for WAR Wrestling?
The Old School Empire will be on hand as Mr. Main Event and Mr. Old School will be taking on the rookie team of Ben Brody and Mike Dodge. As Mr. Main Event's rookie killing spree continues, the rookies have an opportunity to stop him in his tracks and prove their worth as viable wrestlers on the roster. Will Ben Brody and Mike Dodge be able to pull out a win over The Old School Empire, or does The Old School Empire have something up their sleeves?
Plus: "The Jihad" Ala Hussein will be going one on one with Ganger, the stars of the no limits division will be competing in a tag team match, Jon Moxley will be facing Robby Starr, and Cody Hawk, Hailey Hatred, and many many more will be on hand for this blowout event. What new developments will go down in the GWA Vs. WAR feud? How will The Postmaster respond to Dusty Dillinger's actions? What other surprises are in store?
All the questions will be answered on Saturday Night, June 28th in Lima, Ohio at the UAW Hall at 1440 Bellefontaine Ave. with doors opening at 6:30pm and bell time being 7:30pm. The only way to get in is to have a ticket, or purchase one at the door for $10.
We look forward to having a great event, and want to thank the fans for all of their support.
Quick Match Listing for "Free For All"
**Main Event**
Brandon Blaze, Sherman Tank, Hardcore Craig
-vs-
"Metal Head" Steve Stone & "Bad Attitude" Brian Beech
Danny Daniels -vs- "Amazing" N8 Mattson w/ Truth Martini
Jon Moxley -vs- Robby Starr
"Hot Commodity" Matt Mason -vs- Tyler "Gutter" Hollister
Dusty Dillinger -vs- Stamp Lickage
Ryan Midnite & Tony Rican -vs- Jeff Brooks & Kid Hybrid
"Old School Empire" Mr. Main Event / Mr. Old School
-vs-
Ben Brody & Mike Dodge
"The Jihad" Ala Hussein -vs- Ganger
Plus: GWA Commissioner Ripper Blackhart, Cody Hawk, Hailey Hatred
**Card Subject to Change**
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