On Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 1:38 AM EST
GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 06/25/2008
NEWS
Peach State Pandemonium will feature Larry Zbyszko, author of the recently released Adventures in Larryland!, tonight at 9:00 PM ET. Also joining us will be Chasyn Rance and Vordell Walker. In addition, the broadcast will take place exactly one year from the day the bodies of the Benoit family were discovered, revealing a life of pain and torture. We will look back at what will forever be remembered as wrestling’s greatest tragedy. Dan Masters and I host the program, and Tim Dix also appears with additional commentary and announcements. Crimson Mask will also be joining us this week. (Rich Tate)
World Wrestling Entertainment results from the Toyota Center in Houston, TX, on June 24: in a dark match, Tommy Dreamer over Kevin Thorn; for the broadcast, Matt Hardy & CM Punk over John Morrison & the Miz; Kofi Kingston over Shelton Benjamin under extreme rules; Mike Knox over Evan Bourne; and Mark Henry over Kane. WWE has announced more draft moves: Trevor Murdoch, Brian Kendrick, D.H. Smith, Carlito, and Maria from RAW to SmackDown; Super Crazy from RAW to ECW; Jamie Noble, Chuck Palumbo, and Deuce from SmackDown to RAW; Mark Henry, Finlay, and Hornswoggle from SmackDown to ECW; Matt Striker, Kofi Kingston, and Layla from ECW to RAW; and Shelton Benjamin and Big Daddy V from ECW to SmackDown. (Rich Tate)
Click here for Total Nonstop Action spoiler results from last night’s iMPACT tapings in Orlando, FL. Scott Steiner had surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn ACL. He had initially injured his knee during TNA’s Sacrifice PPV in May in a match with Samoa Joe and Kaz, and had gone to have it checked in Birmingham, AL. Dr. James Andrews determined surgery was necessary. Steiner will be out for at least four months, and begins rehabbing this week with the Atlanta Hawks training staff, headed by Wally Blase. TNA has announced the following event: November 1 in Bakersfield, CA, at the Bakersfield Dome. (Rich Tate)
Southern Classic Wrestling presented "Vendetta" on June 21 in Sandersville, GA. Greg Haze defeated Acid. Scotty Carmichael defeated Brandon Kage. Midnight Rider defeated Derrick Andrew Reynolds. DeMarco Knight vs. Black Syder ended in a double DQ. Stryknyn defeated Matt Sells. In a match for the SCW Heavyweight championship, Leatherface defeated Terry Lawler and T.A. Stanton to retain the title. (Brian Slack)
Due to scheduling conflicts, Down South Hardcore Wrestling’s Light Heavyweight Champion, Sebastian Troy, will not be taking part in "Rebirth" in Brunswick, GA, on July 19. His originally scheduled opponent, Remy Marcel, will take on Ash Kristiansen. The match between the Gangsta Nation (E-Dogg & G-Smooth) and Morbid Angel & T-Money is now the main event for June 28, with falls counting anywhere and the DSHW Tag Team Titles at stake. Also, Dagon Briggs has said that he is coming to "Rebirth" to show all of these "stupid Brunswick idiots" what real professional wrestling is supposed to be.” Concerning Dallas Riley's 10-minute Locker Room Challenge for the DSHW United States Championship, this man has accepted. (Thomas Bugg)
The All-Star Wrestling Network returns to the Wrestleplex in Fort Valley, GA, on June 28 at 8:00 PM. AWN will be having a one night tournament to determine the new AWN Heavyweight champion. In the first round, it is advertised to be Paul Warfield vs. Iron Will, Shawn Hunter vs. Mike Kross, Sam Slaughter vs. "Dark Rebel" Jerry Thompson, and Pitbull vs. Ash. The winners advance until only one is left standing as the new champion. Tickets are $8 for ringside, $6 for general admission, $5 for Military and seniors, $4 for kids 7-14, and free for kids 6 and under. For more information call (478) 397-5734. (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
Click here for Larry Goodman’s report on the Showtime All-Star Wrestling broadcast from June 14. (Rich Tate)
Brad Dykens recently spoke with Tito Santana, whose biography Tales from the WWF was recently released. Click here for the interview. (Rich Tate)
Today in Memoriam: Mike Romano (36, 1936), Core (29, 2003), and Harry Elliott (101, 2006).
NOSTALGIA
JUNE 25, 1934 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – FAIR STREET ARENA (Jason Thompson – Promoter) > Frank Remille versus Sammy Stuart > Eddie Stecher versus Tom Good Eagle > Ted Sarris versus Ripper Reeves / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 25, 1935 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Young Londos defeated Totem Pole Anderson > Honey Boy Hackney defeated Emilio Firpo by disqualification > Jack Ross defeated Otto Heinman (2-1) / Notes: It was reported that 3,500 were in attendance for this card.
JUNE 25, 1936 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > George Wagner versus Son Almand > Billy Rayburn versus Sammy Miller > Bill Collins versus Baron Von Hoffman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 25, 1937 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WEST END ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Joe Ferona versus Paddy Nolan > Boxing Match: Bill Collins versus Buck Lawson > Chicken Wire Cage Match: Jack Bloomfield versus Petro Rossi / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 25, 1941 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Abe Simon – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Zack Gacek versus Dorv Roche > Mark Hoseley versus Cowboy Luttrall > Pat Newman versus Babe Zaharias / Notes: This card was cancelled because of rain.
JUNE 25, 1945 (MONDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Lou Masters, Dick Leonard, and Buster White – Promoters) > Pat Kelly & the Green Hornet defeated Roland Kirchmeyer & Nick Carter > Jim Coffield defeated Wally Greb by disqualification
JUNE 25, 1948 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Coffield defeated Jack Ross, Jr. > Sky Hi Lee defeated Don Lee > Johnny Long & Bobby Roberts defeated Al Galento & Babe Zaharias > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Longson* defeated Pete Managoff / Notes: It is believed that the main event between Bill Longson and Pete Managoff was the first to be broadcast over WQXI 790 AM radio, with Fred Anderson calling the action. This would continue each week for many years, mostly just featuring main event bouts. Longson had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz in Houston, TX, on November 21, 1947. This version was the one recognized by the National Boxing Association as the National Wrestling Association.
JUNE 25, 1954 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tex Riley and Chief Big Heart wrestled to a draw > Don & Red McIntyre defeated Jack Steele & El Toro > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* defeated Jack Dillon > Verne Gagne defeated Art Nelson by disqualification / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been billed as Southern Heavyweight Champion since he allegedly defeated Mr. Moto on February 8, 1954, in Birmingham, AL.
JUNE 25, 1962 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Steve Manderson – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack Bence versus Bulldog Lawley > Ivor Barrett versus the Russian Crusher > Pedro Godoy versus Rito Carreon > Texas Death Match: Lenny Montana versus Chief Little Eagle / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
JUNE 25, 1965 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Barbara Galento & Judy Grable defeated Bette Boucher & Penny Brooks > Southern Tag Team Title One-Night Tournament: the Corsicans defeated Red Roberts & Chief Little Eagle; Greg Peterson & Jesse James defeated Tony Baillargeon & George Harris; Corsicans defeated Peterson & James to win title > Mario Galento defeated Ray Gunkel by disqualification / Notes: The tournament for the Southern Tag Team Title was necessary because Paul Jones had declared the title vacant on June 19, 1965, after Al Galento was injured and could not defend the title with Mario Galento. It was announced that Bob Orton and Sputnik Monroe would be wrestling on the card on July 2, 1965, and that Wildman Phillips and the Mongolian would be wrestling in Atlanta soon.
JUNE 25, 1966 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL BALLPARK (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pancho Rosario versus Chief Crazy Horse > Women’s Match: Toni Rose versus Donna Christianello > Bobby Shane & Greg Peterson versus the Infernos / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. J.C. Dykes managed the Infernos.
JUNE 25, 1968 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Joyce Grable & Barbara Owens defeated Patti Neilson & Toni Rose > Guillotine Gordon defeated Silento Rodriguez > Mario Galento defeated El Mongol / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.
JUNE 25, 1971 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Salvadore Lothario and Cisco Grimaldo wrestled to a draw > Kubla Khan defeated Ken Russell > Bill Dromo & Klondike Bill defeated Billy Spears & Krusher Karlson > The Professional defeated Guillotine Gordon > El Mongol defeated Assassin #1 > Ray Gunkel & Dick Steinborn defeated Rocket & Flash Monroe by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Buddy Colt* versus Bobo Brazil ruled a no contest / Notes: Prior to the start of the match between El Mongol and Assassin #1, Big John issued a challenge to Mongol, but before Mongol could respond, John attacked him. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt. Colt had been billed as the Georgia Heavyweight Champion since June 18, 1971. Charlie Harben and Eddie Smith were credited as being referees for this card. The program for this card mentioned that Alberto Torres died on June 13, 1971, after receiving injuries in a match against Ox Baker. It said that he had suffered damage to his pancreas and failed to respond to treatment. Bobo Brazil participated in an autograph session for fans.
JUNE 25, 1974 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > The Assassins versus the Royal Kangaroos > US Heavyweight Title Match: Ray Candy* versus the Missouri Mauler > Ernie Ladd & Sky Hi Clark versus Jerry Graham & Crusher Verdu / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Jerry Graham & Crusher Verdu.
JUNE 25, 1974 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Joyce Grable defeated Dottie Downs > Ron, Terry & Jimmy Garvin and Steve Keirn, Dennis Stamp & Mr. Wrestling #1 wrestled to a draw > Southeastern Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Roberto Soto defeated Art Nelson* to win title > US Junior Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Louie Tillet* defeated Bob Orton, Jr. > Macon Heavyweight Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Mr. Wrestling #2* defeated Big John by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match (DQ Rule Waived): Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Bill Dromo & Jerry Oates / Notes: Big John substituted for the Great Mephisto in the match with Mr. Wrestling #2. Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.
JUNE 25, 1976 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – OMNI COLISEUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Mike Graham defeated Tony Charles > Bill Watts defeated Dick Slater > Mark Lewin defeated Pak Song > Ken Mantell and Skip Young wrestled to a draw > Jack Brisco and Dory Funk, Jr., wrestled to a draw > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: Andre the Giant defeated Chuck Wepner > Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki wrestled to a draw / Notes: The match between Andre the Giant defeated Chuck Wepner was shown on Closed Circuit Television from Shea Stadium in New York. Wepner was billed as the New Jersey Boxing Champion. The match between Muhammad Ali and Antonio Inoki was shown on Closed Circuit Television from Budokan, Japan. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.
JUNE 25, 1977 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ole & Gene Anderson defeated Jerry Stubbs & Roberto Soto > Dick Slater defeated Mike Stallings > Pak Song defeated Randy Alls > Tony Atlas & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Bill White & Roger Smith > Blackjack Mulligan defeated Don Kernodle / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song. Song put on a martial arts demonstration. Tony Atlas joined Gordon Solie to announce to the fans that Solie had recently been named Announcer of the Year by the Wrestler magazine.
JUNE 25, 1979 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Candy defeated Carl Fergie > Killer Karl Kox defeated Jerry Roberts > Mr. Wrestling #1 defeated the Masked Superstar > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Wahoo McDaniel* defeated Blackjack Lanza > No DQ Tag Team Match: Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff by countout / Notes: Ray Candy was the special referee for the match between Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich and Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza, Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.
JUNE 25, 1980 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Terry Taylor defeated the French Angel > Dennis Condrey defeated Mike Sharpe > Tony Atlas defeated Baron Von Raschke > The Assassins defeated Austin Idol & Mr. Wrestling #2 > Kevin Sullivan defeated Eddy Mansfield > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Harley Race* defeated Tommy Rich
JUNE 25, 1982 (FRIDAY) – LANSING, MI (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Afa defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 > Sika defeated Bob Armstrong > Tommy Rich & Leroy Brown defeated Buzz Sawyer & the Masked Superstar > Paul Orndorff defeated Don Muraco by disqualification > Ric Flair defeated Michael Hayes / Notes: Roddy Piper managed Don Muraco.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
Larry Goodman sent this report in:
Showtime Allstar Wrestling – Episode 49
Airing June 14, 2008 on ION Network affiliate WNPX 28 in Nashville
For a comprehensive review of Nashville’s weekly wrestling TV shows, SAW and NWA Main Event, check out [url=http://www.blogtalkradio.com/TVD]Jerkin’ the Curtain radio[/url] with Trent Van Drisse and Tommy Stewart.
Michael St. John and Reno Riggins opened the show. One thing for sure, it was going to be BIG. MSJ used that adjective no less than five times to describe the upcoming events, which included the return of the Naturals and a BIG six man tag: Tribal Nation & Drew Haskins vs. the A-Team.
(1) The Naturals (Chase Stevens & Andy Douglas) beat the Missouri Bad Boys (Missouri Renegade & Mark Southern with Cash McCoy) in 4:26. MSJ said the fans in the SAW mill were going out their minds. Naturals looked invincible early with a double lariat by Stevens, a big combo move and high knee by Douglas. MOBB put heat on Douglas. McCoy got involved and the announcers ripped on his gaudy money sports coat. St. John said his friend, Larry Matysik told him MOBB were a team to be reckoned with. Douglas turned thing around with a hangman neckbreaker on Southern. Steven took the hot tag and sent Renegade over the top with a wicked full speed lariat. Natural Disaster on Southern for the pin by Stevens.
MSJ did a quickie generic interview with the Naturals. Stevens said they were back in SAW to stay. Douglas said they were there to make an impact.
Commissioner Freddie Morton addressed the controversy surrounding the SAW Television Title. Morton said two top contenders, Rob Roy McCoy and Rick Santel, had complained about the “luck of the draw” system for determining title shots, and a third, Kid Kash had attacked champion Damian Adams resulting in a role reversal wherein the champion challenged the challenger. Bottom line: the luck of the draw was history. The SAW BOD had determined that Kash would get the next title shot in today’s main event. Morton explained that SAW had grown from cable access to a local network affiliate and international syndication. Therefore, at SAW’s first anniversary show in three weeks, the title would be renamed the SAW International Championship and the champion would be presented with a new belt. At that point, a new system would be put into effect for determining title challengers. Each week, the BOD would post a list of the top ten challengers at www.sawonline.tv. A fan vote would then determine the top three challengers. The BOD would select one of those three for the next title shot.
(2) Sean Casey (with the Freak Squad) beat Cassidy Riley in 3:20. Casey had “Sexy Lexi” Pillman, Tiana and two clueless hotties in his corner for a grand total of four women in various states of undress. The announce team referenced an incident reflecting dissension between Sean and Lexi that the viewers did not see. Riley nailed his handstand back elbow, a high backdrop and pair of lariats. Casey bailed for a little loving from Lexi. Riley brought Casey back in the hard way, but Casey hooked the ropes to block Riley’s DDT finisher. Casey was all about the shortcuts. He missed with a ridiculous razzle dazzle fist drop, but connected with a serious spinebuster. Lexi went over to make goo-goo eyes at Riley, and Casey told her to get back where she belonged. Riley rolled an unsuspecting Casey up for the three count. Casey lectured Pillman on their way out.
UP NEXT…the bumper showed Bruno Davis twitching like he had a seriously bad case of Tourette’s. Davis said he was being well paid to take out TJ Harley, but the money was irrelevant because he was savoring the chance to break Harley’s limbs.
(3) TJ Harley beat Bruno Davis in 3:20. Harley met Davis on the ramp and it was on. Davis’ barking and maniacal intensity prompted the announce team to conjure up the names of Mad Dog Vachon, Mad Dog Buzz Sawyer, Bruiser Brody and The Sheik. Davis went right to work on Harley’s heavily bandage arm, the one he injured last week with his hickory stick. MSJ said this feud was a carryover from Calgary Stampede. With Harley laying on the apron, Davis delivered a pair of double stomps to the gut. Davis then continued the beatdown inside the ring. Davis tried to use the hickory stick, but Harley ducked and smashed the stick into Davis’ head with a forearm shot for the 1-2-3.
MSJ got a word with Harley, who was selling the arm injury huge. Harley said Davis didn't have the brains to be doing this stuff on his own (I guess TJ didn’t see the bumper). “Somebody’s got the cheese in front of Bruno Davis, and I’m going to find out who it is.”
Riggins was on location at Centennial Park with the Dream Team. Riggins said he had gotten a lot of nasty emails since he fired of Boogie and Andrews. Riggins said it was the toughest thing he ever had in 20 years in the business. Riggins said they were doing the interview at a neutral site since Dream Team was banned from the SAW mill. Boogie said his first reaction was to want to sock Reno in the jaw, but he respected Reno, and recognized that Riggins had a company to run, even though he disagreed with his decision. Boogie laid the blame on Paul Adams and A-Team because they knew what they were doing.
What do you do? What do you tell the honest people in the world? How do you explain to them that you stand up for something. For what? To get knocked back down?
Andrews said Dream Team had helped build the company to worldwide status, and they would unable to reap the benefits. Andrews said he never had so much as a speeding ticket and now he couldn’t get a job because he had a criminal record. Riggins asked them what was next. Boogie said the future was unclear. He allowed they might be able to work for some fly-by-night promoters that had criminal records themselves. Andrews said SAW was their home, and they might file an appeal through Miss Boogie. Miss Boogie said she most definitely wanted to sit down with the SAW BOD. “These are my boys. I mean if they’re not here, I really don’t think I’m interested in being here.”
(4) The A-Team (Hammerjack & Matt Dillinger & Ric Santel with Paul Adams) defeated Tribal Nation (Lennox Lightfoot & Indian Outlaw) & Drew Haskins in 8:33. Haskins held his own with Dillinger for a couple of minutes before A-Team trapped him in their corner. A fierce beating ensued. Riggins said he agreed with A-Team’s strategy of taking advantage of the weak link. He likened the way they cut off the ring to the Andersons. Outlaw had to save after a sitout slam by Hammerjack. Haskins got planted with a DDT, and Lightfoot broke up that pin. A clash of lariat left both men down. Lightfoot on fire with dropkicks and spinwheel kicks. Tribal Nation took Hammerjack out with a double tomahawk chop. Ditto for Santel with a double dropkick. Lightfoot zeroed in on Dillinger. He pulled ref Kurt Herron into the path of Lightfoot’s springboard chop. Tribal Nation (kinda) hit the Totem Pole Splash on Dillinger, but no ref to count. Haskins ended up on the receiving end of a low blow from Dillinger. TVA hit the guillotine leg drop/side slam on Haskins. Hammerjack covered, and Dillinger swung Herron into position for the count.
(5) Damian Adams and Kid Kash went to a TV time limit draw (5:10). MSJ rung the bell as Adams slid into the ring. Kash stomped the s*** out of him. Reno found Kash’s sadistic tactics disgusting. Damian fired back with right hands and rained down the 10 punches. Kash scooted out of the ring to escape Damian’s bicycle kick. Kash lured Damian out so he could cut him off on the reentry. After eating a barrage of right hands, Kash bailed again. Kash shoved a fan legit in frustration. The security guy was smirking. Damian was all over Kash. Back inside, Kash offered a handshake. This time, Damian didn’t fall for it (thank God). Damian rocked Kash with another series of rights. Kash ate an elbow charging in, and Damian bounced Kash’s head off of all four turnbuckles. As the time limit expired, Kash sent Damian’s head into the turnbuckle with a dropkick to the shin. Damian clutched at his neck.
Kash was like a man possessed on Damian’s neck. He shoved the ref down. Riggins came to ringside to break it up, and Kash shoved him down as well. Cut to a shot of Reno down on the floor. Kash gave Damian the brainbuster. Kash had Damian mounted and continued to pound on his head, as SAW went to black.
Closing Thoughts: Another strong episode for storyline development, which is almost a given of late. There was a noticeable improvement in the intensity and quality of action in the ring. It’s no wonder when you look at the talent – Kash, Riley, Naturals – that has come on board in recent weeks. Naturals looked highly motivated in their first match back in SAW, and the fans were into them. They would be a lock to become the number on babyface team, except for the fact that Douglas appeared on the NWA Main Event television show (also on ION) stating he had split with Stevens a week before this show aired. MOBB were there to do the job. Period. The changes Morton announced regarding the SAW Championship are all for the good. I like the way they got across the idea of multiple quality challengers clamoring for a shot. I very much like that they are sticking with one singles title. It can’t hurt to try to draw some traffic to the website, though I don’t think the roster is deep enough for a top 10 list. Casey/Riley was very good for the time allotted. It will be interesting to see where they go with Lexi’s wandering eye. She projects something interesting on camera beyond the risqué outfit. The mystery of the manipulator behind Davis the maniac is decent undercard fare. Seeing what they did with Davis this week, however, only made it weirder that they did the fan thing last week. The on location interview with Dream Team was pretty f'n brilliant. What viewer can’t identify with “let no good deed go unpunished” angle? Stunningly good VQ in that segment. The stuff about not being able to get a job with a criminal record was a bit much. If it was that tough, there would be a lot more out of work wrestlers. Haskins was perfectly cast in the six man. I was surprised that Santel wasn’t the one to pin him. Kash/Damian was just right for a first meeting. The draw was telegraphed, since they never, ever do a TV time limit match. Kash sold big and acted like a conniving chickenshit. Damian was smart and aggressive. The postmatch built heat for a rematch. I found little to complain about with this week’s show.
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Nick Bockwinkel, Larry Zbyszko, "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka and Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie will be appearing at the Wrestling Superstars Live event in Rochester, Minnesota on August 2nd, 2008. Go to http://wrestlingsuperstarslive.com for info about WSL and http://prowrestlingevents.tk for info about upcoming shows.
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