On Saturday, August 9, 2008 at 2:52 PM EST
SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 08/08/2008
NEWS and NOTES
World Wrestling Entertainment’s RAW crew will be at the Wildwoods Convention Center in Wildwood, NJ, tonight.
Tickets for the following WWE events go on sale tomorrow: September 13 in Monroe, LA, at the Monroe Civic Center; September 14 in Jackson, MS, at the Mississippi Coliseum; September 14 in Jackson, TN, at the Oman Arena; and September 21 in Columbus, OH, at the Nationwide Arena.
WWE has sent the following people packing, with the always present wishes on their future endeavors: Shannon Moore, Domino, James Curtis, Big Daddy V, Nunzio, and longtime referee and Georgia resident Nick Patrick.
Josh Stewart of the Long Island Press noted Mick Foley’s contract with WWE expires on September 1, with Foley commenting, “The announcing job wasn’t working out too well.”
Total Nonstop Action will be at the Asbury Park Convention Hall in Asbury Park, NJ, tonight. Advertised: Kurt Angle versus A.J. Styles; the Latin American Xchange versus Team 3-D; James Storm versus Rhino; Consequences Creed versus Sheik Abdul Bashir; Traci Brooks & Roxxi Laveaux versus Jacqueline & Velvet Sky; and Johnny Devine versus Curry Man.
A match featuring Gail Kim, Taylor Wilde & ODB versus Awesome Kong & the Beautiful People is the final match added to TNA’s Hard Justice PPV at the Sovereign Bank Arena in Trenton, NJ, on August 10. Also advertised: Samoa Joe defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title against Booker T in a “Six Sides of Steel” weapons” match; Kurt Angle versus A.J. Styles in last man standing match; LAX defends the TNA World Tag Team Title against Beer Money, Inc.; Christian Cage & Rhino versus Team 3D in a New Jersey Street Fight; Petey Williams defends the TNA X Division Title against Consequences Creed; Jay Lethal versus Sonjay Dutt in a “Black Tie Brawl & Chain” match; and live performances by Ice-T, Grandmaster Caz, and Filthee.
TNA has announced the following events: September 27 in Miami, FL, at the BankUnited Center; and September 28 in Lakeland, FL, at the Lakeland Center.
Prime Time Pro Wrestling will make their debut in Columbus, GA, tonight at the old GCW/IWN building on Burnham Blvd. PTPW Senior Booker Drew Golden and Promoter Billy Roper have announced these matches for August 8: Colt Derringer will defend the PTPW Heavyweight Title against Bulldog Raines. Deathrow vs. Marty Jannetty. Mr. Hughes vs. Chris Stevens. Also advertised is Rob Adonis and a 10-man cruiserweight battle royal with the winner to earn a spot on the PTPW roster.
The next Peachstate Wrestling Alliance show is tonight from the Recreation Center in Bremen, GA, and is being advertised as a “Back to School Blast”. Advertised matches include a 10-man battle royal to determine the first PWA Heritage Champion, who will also receive a check for $,5000. Scotty Riggs versus Johnny Swinger. Sal Rinauro defends the PWA Cruiserweight Title against "Primetime" Elix Skipper. Sonny Siaki versus El Mexicano. The Ultimate Dragon defends the Southern Cruiserweight Title against Mike Jackson. Ace Rockwell versus Shaun Tempers in a rematch.
Championship Wrestling Overload will present the “Back 2 School Bash” at the Johnson County Recreation Department 20 in Wrightsville, GA, tonight. Gates open at 7:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 8:00. Tickets are $6. Children 6-12 are $3. Children 5 and under get in free with paid adult. Advertised: Bobby Joiner defends the National Heavyweight Championship against The Ringlord. Brian Chase & Loco Motive defends their Georgia Tag Team Championships against Tommy Lee & a mystery partner. The Iron Bear defends his Southern States Championship against “The Modern Day Cowboy” Chris Anthony. “The Col.” Ivan Parker takes on Damien. Joey Sixx will face Bob, w/ Bob 2. “Bodyslam Challenge” – T.W. James has issues a $5000 challenge to anyone in Johnson County who can bodyslam the CWO superstar.
Action Packed Wrestling will be at the APW-Chester Arena in Chester, SC, tonight. The doors will open at 7:30 PM, with matches getting underway at 8:00. Tickets are $10 Advertised: Night 1 of the Doug Hawkins, Sr., Memorial Cup, plus Nikita Koloff.
UEPW will be at the Sports Complex in Deerfield Beach, FL, tonight. Tickets are $10 and bell time is 7:00 PM. Advertised: Bobby Ocean versus Maxx Stardom, with the Dade County Crew; a three-way featuring Nick Holler, Demon Toro, and Dantastic Fantastic; a four-way women’s elimination match with Kim Dakota, Jelena, and two other ladies; the Lifeguards versus the Vandalz; Team Macktion versus the Heartbreak Express, with the Plastics; Chris Jones versus Kolby Stern, with the Plastics; Jon Davis versus Vordell Walker; and Craig Classic, with Amy Vitale, versus Chasyn Rance. Larry Zbyszko is also scheduled to make an appearance. Call (954) 695-3257 for more information.
Champions With Attitudes will be at the Jamil Temple in Columbia, SC, tonight. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $20 for ringside, $15 for floor, and $10 for bleachers. Children 3 and under get in free of charge. Advertised: Awesome Kong & Gluteus Maximus vs. Shark Boy & Shark Girl, plus an appearance by Terri Runnels.
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Sable (41) and Jack Victory.
Today in Memoriam: Ivan the Terrible (78, 1949), El Sanguinario (33, 2002), Giant Ochiai (30, 2003), Dean Rockwell (93, 2005), and Cho Ei Tetsu (73, 2006).
Great Championship Wrestling results from August 7 in Phenix City, AL, at the GR8 SK8 Plex, where attendance was reported as 150-175: Shaun Banks pinned Tex Monroe. Mean Mike Stratus (with Princeton Gainey III) pinned Alex Silva. Scotty Beach beat Zero Tolerance by disqualification when Princeton Gainey III interfered. The Mind Killers (Orion Bishop & Murder One) beat "That 80's Guy" John Bogie & Kareem-Abdul Jamar. GCW Interstate Champion J-Rod pinned Johnny Swinger when Tracy Taylor distracted Swinger. GCW Heavyweight Champion Cru Jones pinned Micah Taylor after hitting him with the title belt.
Bull Buchanan was out of action due to the injuries sustained in last week's hanging. Princeton Gainey III's new protege is Mean Mike Stratus.
GCW returns next week with GCW Tag Team Champions Bull Buchanan & Scotty Beach defending against The Mind Killers (as a make-up for this week's scheduled match).
American Championship Wrestling presents a benefit show for Xander Reynolds to take place on August 22 at the Municipal Center in Loxley, AL. Advertised: A one night tournament will be held to determine the new ACW champion. Advertised to appear are Paul Bearer, Aeon Flexx, Ryan Fury, and Jester McKain. Bell time is 7:00 PM. Tickets are $10 for adults, $5 for children from 3 to 6 and free for kids 2 and under.
Ultimate Fighting Championship has added Martin Kampmann versus Nate Marquardt to the UFC 88 card at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, on September 6 for a live PPV, beginning at 7:00 PM. Also advertised: Chuck Liddell versus Rashad Evans; Rich Franklin versus Matt Hamill; Karo Parisyan versus Yoshiyuki Yoshida; Dan Henderson versus Rousimar Palhares; Kurt Pellegrino versus Thiago Tavares; Matt Brown versus Dong Hyun Kim; James Lee versus Tim Boetsch; and Roan Carneiro versus Ryo Chonan.
Ring of Honor has announced the following events: December 27 in New York, NY, at the Manhattan Center; and January 16 in Manassas, VA, at Sports Network and Fitness.
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.
NOSTALGIA
AUGUST 8, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CENTER HILL ARENA (J.E. McKee – Promoter) > Women’s Four-Round Boxing Match: Mildred Duncan versus K.O. Chick > Boxer versus Wrestler Match: Glenn Cowan versus Frankie Allen > Eddie Wagner versus Whitey Patterson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 8, 1933 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Joe Cox defeated Tom Marvin (2-1) > Pete Sauer defeated Milo Steinborn (2-1) / Notes: Tom Marvin substituted for Everett Marshall in the match with Joe Cox.
AUGUST 8, 1934 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tom Marvin and George Tragos wrestled to a draw at 30:00 > Whitey Hewitt defeated Marshall Blackstock > Orville Brown defeated Karl Sarpolis at 50:14 (2-1)
AUGUST 8, 1935 (THURSDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Nat Jones – Promoter) > Wesley Brownlee versus Bill Ward > Lou Bartell versus Young Sampson > George Romanoff versus Wayne Coleman / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 8, 1939 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WARREN ATHLETIC FIELD (L.C. Warren – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Johnny Marrs and Heinie Olson wrestled to a draw > Henry Piers versus Angelo Cistoldi > Dick Raines versus Cowboy Luttrall / Notes: Henry Piers and Angelo Cistoldi were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Dick Raines and Cowboy Luttrall, but no results were reported after the card.
AUGUST 8, 1947 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Galento and Al Lamkin wrestled to a draw > Nick Carter defeated Chief Chewacki > Ralph Garibaldi & Red Vagnone defeated Tom Mahoney & Babe Zaharias > Ray Villmer defeated Don McIntyre
AUGUST 8, 1949 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PEACH BOWL SPEEDWAY (Fred Ward – Promoter / Fred Ward Promotions) > Gorgeous Gilpin defeated Red Dugan by disqualification > Nature Boy Harris defeated Jack Bloomfield > Joe Estes defeated Frank Remille
AUGUST 8, 1949 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – AUGUSTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ben Morgan defeated Johnny Long > Dick Lever defeated the Black Menace > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Don McIntyre* defeated Carlos Rodriguez by disqualification / Notes: The Black Menace was initially declared the winner in the match with Dick Lever, but for unstated reasons, the decision was reversed. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Tom Mahoney on August 5, 1949, in Atlanta.
AUGUST 8, 1952 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ike Eakins and Babe Zaharias wrestled to a draw > The Black Monsters defeated Mike Paidousis & Al Massey > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Art Nelson* defeated Don McIntyre > The Great Togo defeated Abe Coleman / Notes: Art Nelson had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Angelo Martinelli on July 11, 1952, in Atlanta.
AUGUST 8, 1955 (MONDAY) – VALDOSTA, GA – VALDOSTA LIVESTOCK ARENA (Gordon Walker – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Art Nelson versus Andre Drapp > Farmer Jones defeated Jack Wentworth / Notes: Art Nelson and Andre Drapp were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card.
AUGUST 8, 1957 (THURSDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Lou Stinson versus Bronko Lubich > Bibber McCoy versus Babe Zaharias ruled a no contest > Freddie Blassie versus Tarzan White / Notes: Aside from the match between Bibber McCoy and Babe Zaharias, no documented results for the remaining matches on this card have been found. Zaharias substituted for Jack O’Brien in the match with Bibber McCoy.
AUGUST 8, 1958 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ronnie Etchison versus Angelo Poffo > Ray Gunkel defeated the Skull > Southern Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Freddie Blassie defeated Don McIntyre* to win title / Notes: Ronnie Etchison and Angelo Poffo were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. During the match between Ray Gunkel and the Skull, Gunkel removed the Skull’s mask to identify him as Nick Carter. Don McIntyre had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Freddie Blassie on July 25, 1958, in Atlanta. There was no referee for the match between Blassie and McIntyre. Bronko Lubich managed Angelo Poffo.
AUGUST 8, 1959 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Charley Laye, Dickie Gunkel & Farmer Powell versus Freddie Blassie, Bob Shipp & El Gato / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 8, 1960 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff versus George Drake & Bill Alexander > Bill Dromo versus the Mighty Yankee / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 8, 1961 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ivan Zukoff defeated Eugene Tulane > Frank Morgan and Marco Polo wrestled to a draw > Frank Morgan & Ivan Zukoff defeated Gene Dubois & Marco Polo > Man versus Animal Handicap Match: Terrible Ted defeated Jack Bence & Gypsy Joe
AUGUST 8, 1962 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Russian Crusher defeated Red Roberts > Chief Crazy Horse defeated Gene Murphy > Mr. Moto defeated Pedro Godoy at 16:00 > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* versus Chief Little Eagle ruled a no contest / Notes: It was reported that 1,473 were in attendance for this card. Freddie Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962.
AUGUST 8, 1964 (SATURDAY) – MARIETTA, GA – LARRY BELL AUDITORIUM (Elmo Chappell – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran versus Krusher Karlson > Lester Welch versus Buddy Fuller > Joe Scarpa versus Paul DeGaulle > Dick the Bruiser versus the Destroyer / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 8, 1967 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ricky Hunter and Alex Perez wrestled to a draw > Corsica Jean defeated Chico Cortez by disqualification > Ike Eakins defeated Jerry Graham > Mr. Wrestling versus El Mongol ruled a no contest / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol.
AUGUST 8, 1968 (THURSDAY) – AMERICUS, GA – SUMTER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Armstrong versus Joe Turco > Women’s Match: Barbara Owens versus Toni Rose > Bill Dromo & Butcher Vachon versus the Rising Suns / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
AUGUST 8, 1969 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Little John defeated Gorilla Marconi > Women’s Match: Panama Franco defeated Sandy Starr > Paul DeMarco defeated Bob Ramstad > Ray Gunkel defeated Dick Dunn > The Super Assassins defeated Chati Yokuchi & Mr. Ito > The Assassins defeated Joe Scarpa & the Professional / Notes: Paul DeMarco substituted for Bill Dromo in the match with Bob Ramstad. The Super Manager managed the Super Assassins. The winner of the match between the Assassins and Joe Scarpa & the Professional were to earn a shot at the Georgia Tag Team Title. Leo Garibaldi was credited as being a referee for this card.
AUGUST 8, 1970 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Robert Fuller defeated Rocket Monroe > Assassin #2 defeated Bobby Shane > Buddy Colt defeated Pepe Gomez / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral. Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt.
AUGUST 8, 1972 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Tag Team Match: Susan Green & Vicky Williams defeated Paula Kaye & the Fabulous Moolah > Rocket Monroe defeated Nick Russo > Roberto Soto & Choo-Choo Lynn defeated Bill Bowman & Joe Turner > Argentina Apollo defeated Assassin #2
AUGUST 8, 1975 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ron Garvin defeated Bob Griffin > Sonny King and Mr. Fuji wrestled to a draw > Jerry Brisco and Bob Backlund wrestled to a draw > Mike McCord versus Nikolai Volkoff ruled a no contest > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 defeated Dick Slater & Bob Orton, Jr.,* by disqualification > North American Heavyweight Title Match: Bill Watts* versus Toru Tanaka / Notes: Bill Watts and Toru Tanaka were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Gary Hart managed Nikolai Volkoff, Mr. Fuji, Dick Slater and Bob Orton, Jr. Ron West and Doug Smith were credited as being referees for this card.
AUGUST 8, 1977 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bill White versus Roberto Soto > Randy Savage versus Randy Alls > Jacques Goulet versus Carlos Mata > Ole & Gene Anderson versus Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 > Tony Atlas versus Pak Song / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
AUGUST 8, 1978 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ken Dillinger defeated Billy Starr > Rick Martel defeated Sonny King > Dick Slater defeated Hartford Love > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match (No DQ): Harley Race* defeated Stan Hansen
AUGUST 8, 1979 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ben Alexander versus Genichiro Tenryu > Doug Somers versus Tommy Rich > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff* versus Tony Atlas & Ray Candy > Taped Fist Match: Bob Armstrong versus Killer Karl Kox > Stan Hansen & Mr. Columbus versus Bobby Heenan & the Masked Superstar / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Tommy Rich was the special referee for the match between Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff and Tony Atlas & Ray Candy. Bobby Heenan managed Killer Karl Kox and the Masked Superstar.
AUGUST 8, 1981 (SATURDAY) – CHATTANOOGA, TN – CHATTANOOGA MEMORIAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > George Wells & Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated Ken Timbs & Professor Sonoda > Women’s Match: Jill Fontaine defeated Betty Clark > Ted DiBiase defeated Bryan St. John > George Wells defeated Bruiser Brody by disqualification > NWA World Heavyweight Title Match: Dusty Rhodes* defeated Terry Gordy / Notes: Bruno Sammartino, Jr., substituted for Ted Oates to team with George Wells in the match with Ken Timbs & Professor Sonoda.
AUGUST 8, 1983 (MONDAY) – WHEELING, WV – WHEELING CIVIC CENTER (Les Thatcher – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rick Rood and Mr. Wrestling wrestled to a draw > Brett Wayne defeated Bob Roop > Pez Whatley defeated Bill Irwin > Ron Garvin & Bruno Sammartino, Jr., defeated the Road Warriors by disqualification > Texas Death Match: Tommy Rich defeated Buzz Sawyer > Larry Zbyszko defeated Mr. Wrestling #2 / Notes: Paul Ellering managed Buzz Sawyer and the Road Warriors.
The information compiled within our daily reports are through the efforts of various contributors, including, but not limited to, Rich Tate, Larry Goodman, Chuck Thornton, Brian Waits, Don Luce, Brian Slack, Fred Hornby, Thomas Bugg, J Michael Kenyon, Steve Yohe, David Williamson, Becky Taylor, John Cannon, Mike Norris, Bobby Simmons, Les Thatcher, Crimson Mask, Dan Masters, Tim Dix, Tim Dills, Jimmie Daniel, Gene Restaino, Shannon Rose, Alan Wojcik, Devin Cutting, and Richard O’Sullivan.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
PTW sent this in:
Power Trip Wrestling - 6th August 2008 - Isle of Sheppey, Kent - Attendance 350
Peter Staniforth came out to start the show, with 'Seaside' Kevin Carter. Peter wasn't his usual jovial self, and when the crowd kept chanting 'seaside' in support of Kevin, his infamous temper just snapped. Kevin was knocked out by a shot to the head from Peter's steel Clipboard of Doom, and Peter took the
microphone and told the crowd he was sick of being cheered, sick of all the
children asking him to sign things, refused to be a role model to children with "lazy parents who should do it themselves"; and said that they could all go to hell. Pointing out that he is from "a town with an international airport, and a town that has a football team so good that the Football League had to deduct 30 points from us this season so that everyone else has a fair chance,,,,I'm from Luton, and god only knows it's better than being here!".
Marcus Phayer came out, and got very angry with Peter, stating that the fans deserve more respect than that, and Peter told him that if he wanted to interrupt him, then he'd have to face an opponent of Peter's choice before he could wrestle in the tag team match that he was already scheduled to be in. Peter called out Tommy Stevens to the ring, and the match began.
* 'The Hardcore Alcoholic' Tommy Stevens defeated Marcus Phayer, after interference from Peter Staniforth, and the Storming Italians (Mason Storm, & Gino Perri). After the match, Tommy Stevens looked to the camera, and made a slightly controversial statement in the direction of a small wrestling promotion based in Milton Keynes, that PTW management wish to state was his beliefs and unapproved by PTW itself (despite our agreement with his sentiments, we have no wish to voice them publicly ourselves); and then went off to look for a pint of cider! Phayer was left in no condition to continue on to the tag team match he was originally meant to wrestle in, leaving a huge question mark as to who his replacement would be.
* The once again very popular Aphrodite, defeated MTX Jem Brown, to much approval from the crowd. Aphrodite has now not lost so far on PTW's Summer Tour.
* Del Rico defeated Dragonian.
* Leapfrog defeated Captain T.N.T.
* In 'The Battle Of The Feathers', Dan Edge defeated Glamour, after interference from 'Scorpion' Bill Duffy.
* 'Cowboy' Adam Hayes & Kevin Carter defeated The Storming Italians (Mason Storm & Gino Perri).
* PTW Cruiserweight Title Match - 'Scorpion' Bill Duffy w/Peter Staniforth defeated G The Ghetto Superstar, to become the NEW PTW Cruiserweight Champion. Before the match, upon his entrance to the ring, G took Peter Staniforth's children Andrew & Victoria into the ring to dance with him; Staniforth came out and went ballistic, screaming at G that he'd gone too far and to his children to 'get the hell out of that ring right now'. The crowd disapproved, considering Peter a spoilsport; and made it clear that they wanted to see G put the arrogant pair in their places.
A back and forth match up, saw Duffy take the victory via submission, with a concealed chain that the referee could not see; used to choke G out. After, as the new champion and Peter celebrated, Peter's sister in law came from the crowd and into the ring, and verbally made her point about his behaviour that evening. Peter replied 'I don't have to talk to you, hell, I don't even have to look at you', and turned his back to her. A big mistake, as his arms were grabbed by wrestlers, and his sister in law pulled his trousers down to his ankles in the centre of the ring!!!
Peter was furious, and despite pulling his trousers up before getting out the ring, as he jumped down to the floor, they fell down once more; and he ran to and out the fire exits with his jeans around his ankles, thoroughly embarrassed and very angry; as the fans and wrestlers celebrated and laughed.
So, in true Power Trip Wrestling tradition, even in a situation where the bad guys had prevailed; the show ended on a fun note and a good atmosphere. We'll see you next week as the PTW Summer Tour continues into it's fourth successful week of residency at the Isle of Sheppey Holiday Village, Kent! Visit _www.powertripwrestling.co.uk_ (http://www.powertripwrestling.co.uk) for all the latest news!
Rocky Jimenez sent this in:
Hey, I just thought I would pass this on some info for you.
Amarillo's West-Texas Wrestling Association will have WWE Developmental head trainer Dr. Tom Prichard will be at the WWA WareHouse (200 N. Lincoln in Amarillo) for a two-day seminar August 9th and 10th.
The seminar will start at 9 AM Saturday and go on until a few hours before the doors open. Then, the show starts at 7 PM, which Tom will watch himself. Then, everyone returns on Sunday at 9 AM. He will review the show and will give out pointer and continue the seminar.
The seminar, if you want/can find a way to get here, will be $75, and anyone who works the seminar will be a part of the show. From what I kno, for those who want to watch the show, I think tickets are still $5 all ages (3 and under get in free).
ALREADY ON THE CARD
WWA Championship Match
Chad Thomas VS Dameon Blood
Also coming up is Monday Night Massacre, which will be Monday, August 11th! Doors open at 6:30 PM, bell time at 7 PM. Tickets for this show will be $7 all ages (3 and under get in free) with a Parental Advisory for explicit content.
No match is set yet foir this card, but WWA Ultimate Massacre Champion Tony Morales will have to defend the belt in a Three Stages of Hell match, and there will be a "Still Waterfall" match, where there will be sacks above the ring holding THOUSANDS of thumbtacks in them. Plus, every match will be under the "Massacre Rules", meaning No-DQ and Falls Count Anywhere!
Want to see some crazy WWA action? Visit YouTube.com/user/TheAnimalOfLWO and check out some insane WWA Spotlight matches!
Plus, visit the WWA FanSpace at MySpace.com/WWAFanSite to receive info on WWA before it becomes public.
And remember, visit the OFFICIAL WWA website at WestTexasWrestling.com!
[[Punk-Rock Referee of WWA]]
Rocky Jimenez
AWF Australia sent this in:
AWF NEWS UPDATE AUGUST 2008
Welcome to the AWF News Update for August 2008.
July was another huge month with 4 big live events taking place, including the massive news of the AWF Australasian Championship changing hands, with Il Cognito taking the title in the four way bout at Championship Climax on 6 July. Il Cognito's first two title defences were also successful.
Fans are encouraged to attend the huge return to Campbelltown at the Cube, as this will no doubt be an AWF supercard to remember, with all matches having major significance on upcoming cards. Also check out that we return to Fairy Meadow, plus we have new venues being Manly and Miranda upcoming in September.
Once again, thanks for your support of AWF Wrestling, and here's the latest news update!
AWF RANKINGS AUGUST 2008
AWF Australasian Champion: Il Cognito
1. JT Robinson
2. TNT
3. Scotty Club
4. Massive Q
5. Powerhouse Theo
AWF Young Lion's Champion: Jay Law
1. Bluey Bonza
2. Robert The Scientist
3. Max Comic
4. Kid Dynamite
5. Destroyer Dacey
AWF Tag Team Champions: Swat Team X: Billy Flyswat & Chris X
1. Black Venum: Zander Bathory & Toxin
2. Platinum Players: Kid Dynamite & JT Robinson
3. Surf Club: Scotty Club & Adam Hoffman
4. Red Hot Science: Nick Ferno & Rob The Scientist
5. Bastard Brothers: Krackerjack & Logan
UPCOMING AWF LIVE EVENTS
AWF WRESTLING
"CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING @ THE CUBE"
SAT 30 AUGUST, 2008
CAMPBELLTOWN, NSW
The Australasian Wrestling Federation (AWF) makes its long awaited return to the Campbelltown area on Sat 30 August, making its debut at the new state of the art Campbelltown Convention & Entertainment Complex venue "The Cube", to present a massive evening of live sports entertainment entitled "AWF Championship Wrestling at The Cube".
The event itself will showcase the best AWF has to offer in a variety of special feature bouts, making the night a massive 6 bout super card that will offer over 2 hours of live pro-wrestling action suitable for the family.
The main event for the evening will feature new AWF Australasian Champion and "Ringmaster of The Freakshow" Il Cognito, accompanied by burlesque dancer extraordinaire, Alison Wonderland, taking on local bad boy and number 1 contender "Platinum Player" JT Robinson.
The AWF Title bout will take place under special Campbelltown Street Fight rules, meaning anything will go, and there must be a winner.
Il Cognito & JT Robinson are two of the longest standing members of the AWF roster with over a decade of experience each, and due to their experience, each know every dirty trick in the book!
JT Robinson has been in form winning the 2 day Supa-Tournament in Perth to receive his title shot, and following up recently defeating Bluey Bonza and Powerhouse Theo in 3 way action at Niagara Park. All of JT's victories have resulted from sneaky underhanded methods, so the street fight in his hometown could definitely play to his advantage and aid him in his quest of winning the Australasian Title that he has longed to win for over a decade.
Il Cognito has also unquestionably been at the top of his game in 2008, and is now also on top of the pile in the AWF as Australasian Champion after pinning TNT on 6 July in a Championship Climax four way bout at Blacktown RSL.
Il Cognito has faired well in early title defences against Powerhouse Theo and JT's "Platinum Players" cohort Steve Ravenous, using his sneaky carny tactics to gain advantage and victory, keeping the title at any cost.
When these two opposing personalities meet at The Cube on 30 August it will no doubt be one of the wildest AWF Title bouts ever!
In another highly anticipated main event, bad blood will explode as the man mountain that is Blakstone will collide with the "Detonation Crew's" TNT in a massive Grudge Match that has been brewing over the last few months.
On 25 May, TNT, fed up and disgusted with the tactics of other local wrestling promotions attacked Blakestone at a Nightmare Wrestling event and challenged him to come to AWF. TNT was chased off by the Nightmare wrestlers and things were far from settled.
On 6 July at Blacktown RSL, in the climax of TNT's 4 way title bout, Blakestone accompanied by Mark Williamson came to the ring and interfered, with Blakestone launching a chair at TNT's head while he was prone on the top turnbuckle, causing TNT to crash to the canvas and be springboard legdropped and pinned by Il Cognito, therefore costsing TNT his Australasian Championship. An enraged TNT charged Blakstone, and soon TNT's Detonation Crew partners were also on the scene, causing Blakestone and Williamson to flee, however their mission was accomplished; costing TNT the title.
The intensity will be on extra high as both men will collide in this heated rivalry between two of the most talked about men in Australian wrestling.
TNT will be looking for revenge for losing his AWF Title and will be defending the pride of the AWF. Blakestone will be invading and trying to make a name for Nightmare and himself by defeating TNT.
This will be a battle for the ages no doubt!
Elsewhere on the card Young Lion's Under 25's Champion Jay Law will face main rival of the past 6 months, "Southern Cross" member Bluey Bonza.
Law has been impressive defeating all comers in Young Lion's action, even racking up recent victories over Bluey's "Southern Cross" team mates Adam Hoffman and Scotty Club.
At Blacktown on 6 July Law and Bonza met in a No disqualification bout stemming from Bluey's previous win over Law by count out. Law took advantage of the rules however in the No DQ bout, calling on the services of the Platinum Players who attacked and cuffed Bonza causing him the loss.
Due to the dubious circumstances of the loss, the AWF awarded Bonza a final rematch for the Young Lion's Title at The Cube. This is certainly a make or break bout in the career of Bluey Bonza.
In other exciting bouts, tag team action will see "Platinum Players" Steve Ravenous & Kid Dynamite clash with "Detonation Crew" team mates Powerhouse Theo & Chris X. Massive Q of "The Freakshow" will face popular local "Southern Cross" star, Scotty Club, and in more exciting Young Lion's action the cheeky Max Comic will face the high flying "Dr Waxhead" Adam Hoffman.
"AWF Championship Wrestling at The Cube" is sure to be great evening packed with surprises galore, so if you are looking for a fun night out be sure to make it along and support the Australasian Wrestling Federation.
As a very special bonus, for those adults who pre-purchase tickets before the day of the event, there will be a further $5 discount on the already bargain tickets, making adult admission only $10. This special deal is available by booking through the Cube website at www.thecube.net.au .
We advise to book early to avoid disappointment as AWF events are often turn away sell outs.
"CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING AT THE CUBE" EVENT CARD
Australasian Championship Campbelltown Street Fight: JT Robinson Vs Il Cognito (c)
Grudge Match: Blakestone Vs TNT
Young Lion's Championship: Bluey Bonza Vs Jay Law (c)
Steve Ravenous & Kid Dynamite Vs Powerhouse Theo & Chris X
Massive Q Vs Scotty Club
Max Comic Vs Adam Hoffman
Plus more surprises on the night!
* Subject to Change
AWF PRO-WRESTLING PRESENTS "CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING AT THE CUBE"
SAT 30 AUGUST, 2008 - 7:00 PM BELLTIME
THE CUBE - CAMPBELLTOWN CONVENTION & ENTERTAINMENT CENTRE,CAMDEN RD & KELLICAR RD, CAMPBELLTOWN, NSW TICKETS: CHILD: $10, ADULT:$15
TICKETS: ONLINE @ www. thecube.net.au
PH: 02 46250000 OR AT THE VENUE
SHOW INFO: The AWF will deliver 2 hours plus of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters.
Show Enquiries Call: 0410 691 377
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AWF WRESTLING
"FREAKSHOW UNLEASHED!"
@ FAIRY MEADOW FRATERNITY CLUB
FRI 5 SEPTEMBER, 2008
The Australasian Wrestling Federation (AWF) returns to Fairy Meadow Fraternity Club on Friday 5 September to present a huge evening of pro-wrestling action, entitled "Freakshow Unleased".
The event itself will encapsulate a special wrestling carnival like feel and will showcase a variety of special feature bouts, making the night a massive 6 bout super card that will offer over 2 hours of live action suitable for the family. Members of "The Freakshow" faction will be appearing throughout the show, celebrating the recent Australasian Championship victory of Il Cognito, no doubt giving the event a chaotic dark carnival like atmosphere.
The main event for the evening will feature a special Champion versus Champion singles bout that will pit Young Lion's under 25's Champion Jay Law against recently crowned Australasian Champion "Ringmaster of The Freakshow" Il Cognito.
Cognito says he will be unleashing his phychotic clown like personality against the AWF's resident law enforcer, Jay Law, and it will mark the downful of justice in the AWF, and him retaining the AWF Championship.
Law says he is looking forward to giving the freak some hard time, and adding the most prestigeous open weight title to his collection, making him the first ever dual champion in AWF history.
This bout promises to be a wild anything goes encounter with the balance of power in the AWF at stake.
In another huge bout, "The Freakshow's" tag team championship hopes will be at an all time high, when Black Venum challenge Swat Team X for the tag titles.
Swat Team X have been a successful unit since downing Surf Club on 3 May, however have recently lost the services of team valet "Bombshell Bo", due to Alison Wonderland defeating her at Blacktown on 6 July. This factor may turn out to be the difference, as Wonderland's distractions and interference have already proved successful, and combined with Bathory and Toxin's seamy tactics may be too much for the by the rules champions. Swat Team X will have to be at the top of their game to survive this environment.
Elsewhere on the card there will be another big time tag team bout pitting "Platinum Players" JT Robinson & Steve Ravenous against "Detonation Crew" TNT & Powerhouse Theo. No nonsense competitor Kyle Seminoff will return to AWF action to face Robert "The Scientist" Best & "Raging" Nick Ferno in 3 way action. "Aussie Battler" Bluey Bonza will face Kid Dynamite in Young Lion's action, and the riled up Jason "The Destroyer" Dacey, will battle the "Largest Sideshow in the World" Massive Q to round out the festivities.
"Freakshow Unleashed" is sure to be an entertaining evening packed with surprises galore, so if you are looking for a fun night out be sure to make it along and support the Australasian Wrestling Federation at Fairy Meadow Fraternity Club.
We advise to book early to avoid disappointment as AWF events are often turn away sell outs.
FREAKSHOW UNLEASHED FAIRY MEADOW CARD
AWF Championship Match: Il Cognito Vs (c) Jay Law
AWF Tag Team Titles: Swat Team X Vs Black Venum
Steve Ravenous & JT Robinson Vs TNT & Powerhouse Theo
Kid Dynamite Vs Bluey Bonza
Massive Q Vs Destroyer Dacey
Kyle Seminoff Vs Robert The Scientist Vs Nick Ferno
* Subject to Change
AWF PRO-WRESTLING PRESENTS "FREAKSHOW UNLEASHED"
FRI 5 SEPTEMBER, 2008 - 8:00 PM BELLTIME
FAIRYMEADOW FRATERNITY CLUB: 11 BOURKE ST, FAIRY MEADOW
TICKETS: RINGSIDE: $25, GENERAL: $15
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE CLUB
PH: 02 4283 3333 OR AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE
SHOW INFO: The AWF will deliver 2 hours plus of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters.
Show Enquiries Call: 0410 691 377
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AWF LIVE EVENTS RESULTS JULY 2008
AWF "Independence Day"
Fri 4 July, 2008
Fairy Meadow Fraternity Club
Fairy Meadow, NSW, Australia
Attendance: 100
Results: Max Comic b Massive Q, Powerhouse Theo b Kid Dynamite, Tag Titles: Swat Team X b Bluey Bonza & Dr Waxhead, Young Lion's Title: Jay Law b Toxin, Rob The Scientist b Nick Ferno, Australasian Title Lumberjack Match: TNT b Il Cognito
Notes:
- Intermate crowd was treated to an exciting card from top to bottom.
- The Freakshow started the proceedings with Il Cognito claiming Q was unslammable and challenging anyone in audience to do so. After a few fan attempts, Max comic came to the ring and teased Q leading to a match. During the bout the Freakshow remained around ringside interfering, until "The Detonation Crew" had enough and entered the ringside area, with TNT clocking Q with the Australasian belt and putting Comic on top for the pin while the ref was tied up.
- Southern Cross members Hoffman & Waxhead worked extremely well as a team almost taking the Tag Titles in their first tag title shot.
- Jay Law and Toxin had a heated young Lion's bout, with Law taking the fall with the Law enforcement slam.
- The Scientist Robert Best scored a mild upset over the fiery Nick Ferno.
- The AWF Lumberjack match saw much craziness, with the finale seeing Alison Wonderland & Bombshell Bo becoming involved, with Bo giving Il Cognito a low blow, which set the stage for a TNT detonator and the win. After the bout Il Cognito screamed on the mic that he would take the title at Blacktown at Championship Climax in 2 days time.
- AWF returns to Fairy Meadow on 5 September for "Freakshow Unleashed!"
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AWF Championship Climax
Sun 6 July, 2008
Blacktown RSL
Blacktown, NSW
Attendance: 200
Results:
"Spaceboy" Dacey b "The Scientist" Robert Best, Young Lion's Championship No DQ: Jay Law b Bluey Bonza, Massive Q & Black Venum b Powerhouse Theo & Swat Team X, Loser Leaves Town: Alison Wonderland b Bombshell Bo, Surf Club b JT Robinson & Max Comic, Australasian Championship 4 Way: Il Cognito b TNT, Mark Hilton & Steve Ravenous to become new Champion
Notes:
- Detonation Crew opened the show with TNT talking about facing Hilton last Blacktown show, and finishing him off tonight along with the other participants in the four way. TNT claimed Detonation Crew would dominate the show. Hilton came out and said he would win AWF Title, followed by Steve Ravenous & Il Cognito, setting the stage for the main event.
- Platinum Players assisted Jay Law once again, helping to brutalise Bluey Bonza in the No DQ bout leading to Bonza being cuffed & pinned. Max Comic was also a part of the beating as he was invited by JT Robinson to join in. After the beating continued Club & Hoffman charged the ring and saved their Southern Cross partner. The team challenged Robinson & Comic for later in the card.
- At the conclusion of the 6 man with Q squashing Flyswat and Alison Wonderland getting to Bombshell Bo once again, Bo stated that she would get rid of Alison. Wonderland challenged her to a loser leaves town, and Bo reluctantly accepted.
- Max Comic come to the ring for the tag bout imitating Kid Dynamite in full attire. After Surf Club downed JT & Comic after miscommunication, JT Robinson turned on his would be partner and delivered a pump handle piledriver to Comic leaving him laying.
- All factions were banned from ringside for the Australasian Title 4 way. TNT & Hilton started the bout heated with TNT almost knocked out early. After many big sequences including a tower suplex topped with a Hilton frogsplash for a near fall, dives and an array of near falls, Hilton & Ravenous ended outside the ring after a hedscissor, and TNT hit a reverse piledriver on Il Cognito setting up for his Crazyjack. With TNT perched on the top rope, Blakestone with Mark Williamson, from the new local Nightmare promotion, threw a chair at TNT's head, smashing him hard, causing him to backflip into the ring and be hit with a springboard legdrop from Il Cognito for the title change. When TNT realised what had happened he charged Blakestone & "The Detonation Crew" joined him and chased the Nightmare team from the building.
- Il Cognito & "The Freakshow" members celebrated in the ring after the title win with cognito proclaiming that the Freaks have been unleashed.
- AWF returns to Blacktown RSL on 11 October, 2008 with No Excuses!
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Newcastle Knock Out
Fri 11 July, 2008
Kings Theatre
Newcastle, NSW
Attendance: 100
Results:
Toxin b Chris X, Billy Flyswat b Zander Bathory, Young Lion's Championship: Jay Law b Dr Waxhead, Alison Wonderland & Massive Q b Bombshell Bo & Max Comic, Steve Ravenous b Bluey Bonza, Tag Titles: Swat Team X b Black Venum, Australasian Championship: Il Cognito b Powerhouse Theo
Notes:
- Freakshow opened the event celebrating for Il Cognito's title victory over TNT from the weekend before. Powerhouse Theo interrupted the celebration and said he would be cashing in his title shot gained by winning Supa Tournament Sydney and would bring AWF Title back to the Detonation Crew.
- The first two matches broke down as each teams partner interfered in the respective bouts. Bathory causing X defeat, and Chris X causing Bathory the loss. After the second bout both teams squabbled and set a Tag Title bout for later that night.
- Dr Waxhead came close in front of his hometown crowd in dethroning Jay Law for his Young Lion's belt, but Law was just victorious again over Southern Cross members.
- In the mixed tag bout, after Massive Q was announced as Wonderlands partner, Max Comic, who upset Q the weekend before at Fairy Meadow after a TNT belt shot, was announced as Bo's partner. Comic came to the ring dressed as TNT and was a crazy man! Freakshow members got the sneaky win in the end.
- Steve Ravenous returned to strong form downing Bluey Bonza. After the bout Ravenous said he would take back AWF Title at Central Coast the next night against either Cognito or Theo.
- Swat Team X on way to victory, injured Zander Bathory, and he will miss next days event.
- Il Cognito defeated Powerhouse Theo in his first Australasina Title defence.
- Crowd was small but very vocal, and the Kings Theatre has a great vibe for pro-wrestling. Be sure to tell Newcastle fans to attend when the next show is on so AWF can continue to come to the area.
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Central Coast Slamfest
Sat 12 July, 2008
Central Coast Youth Club
Niagara Park, NSW
Attendance: 100
Results:
Dr Waxhead b Kid Dynamite, TNT b Max Comic, 3 Way: JT Robinson b Bluey Bonza & Powerhouse Theo, Young Lion's Championship: Jay Law b Scotty Club, Mixed 6 person: Alison Wonderland, Massive Q & Toxin b Bombshell Bo & Swat Team X, Australasian Championship: Il Cognito b Steve Ravenous
Notes:
- Freakshow opened the event still celebrating Il Cognito's title victory over TNT from the weekend before, and for downing Powerhouse Theo the previous night. Steve Ravenous interrupted and challenged Cognito to a street fight and said he would be taking the title back for the Platinum Players.
- TNT was all riled up against Max Comic, and had a fun match, shaking Comic's hand after the bout. TNT then cheekily tripped Comic in and out of the ring and finally into the entrance set up on the way to the dressing room to the fans amusement.
- JT Robinson continued his winning ways as he won the 3 way bout pinning Bluey Bonza. JT is in line for a title shot upcoming on the heels of his Supa Tournamnet Perth victory.
- Jay Law narrowly escaped loss over Southern Cross's Scotty Club, with Law using the belt to score victory.
- Detonation Crew overcame The Freakshow in the 6 person bout, when Q inadvertently gave Wonderland the roadkill splash in the corner leading to a Bo spinebuster for the win. TNT & Theo came out after the bout to join Det Crew team members, and TNT announced that because of Loser Leaves stipulation from last weekends Blacktown bout, this was Bombshell Bo's last contracted appearance for some time. He said Bo would go to Canada & USA to do AWF proud, and when she comes back she will be stronger than ever. TNT & the crowd thanked Bo and wished her well.
- Il Cognito retained the AWF Title in his second defence in a wild bout that started with Cognito attacking Ravenous before the bell, with the two fighting across the stadium. Once action returned to the ring a back and forth battle unraveled, with Ravenous scoring a near fall with a top rope exploder suplex, and Cognito a tope rope sunset flip into a powerbomb. In the end Cognito scored with his springboard legdrop for the win to close out the event.
- A well received event with many happy faces afterwoods. Great crowd interaction and participation throughout the night.
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AWF NEWSWIRE AUGUST, 2008
- July was a super eventful month with many major happenings taking place.
- In the biggest piece of news, on 6 July at Blacktown RSL at Championship Climax, Il Cognito defeated TNT, Steve Ravenous & Mark Hilton to become new AWF Australasian Champion! The fall came after 20 minutes when TNT was setting up for his top rope crazyjack twisting elbow, when outsider Blakestone interfered throwing a chair at TNT's head, sending him flipping into the ring. Il Cognito capitalized with a second rope springboard legdrop and scored his 3rd AWF Title reign. With Il Cognito as new AWF Australasian Champion this has switched the main balance of power in AWF to "The Freakshow". Things are set to get crazy. In initial title
- "Platinum Player" JT Robinson will cash in his AWF Title shot for winning Supa Tournament Perth, as he is set to face Il Cognito in a Campbelltown Street Fight anything goes bout at the Cube on 30 August.
- Jay Law will face the winner of the 30 August Championship bout at Fairy Meadow the week after on 5 September, after petitioning for an Australasian Championship bout for some time based on his win loss record.
- The fallout of July's Championship Climax also saw many other major happenings. In huge news Mark Hilton has decided to step away from the wrestling ring for the meantime to pursue his Mixed Martial Arts career. Hilton is a black belt in many martial arts and has been preparing to do more MMA for some time. To give himself the focus he needs, Mark will dedicate all his energy to MMA to give him the best possible chance for success. The top AWF fan favourite sent his appreciation to the fans for all their support and says they may see him again at AWF shows in the future. AWF management and wrestlers thank Mark for his massive contribution to AWF, and wish him the best in his MMA pursuits. We will be there to support him all the way! Good luck champ.
- TNT was named wrestler of the January to July Season, with him remaining AWF Australasian Champion throughout most of the period. TNT's only singles blemish saw him losing the Australasian Championship to Raven in Penrith on 11 April, in which he bounced back to win the title back a week later in New Zealand in the rematch on 18 April. Runners up were Mark Hilton, Raven & Powerhouse Theo. Young Lion of the season went to Jay Law, Tag Team to Surf Club, Future prospect Bluey Bonza, and match of the season TNT Vs Taku Iwasa Blacktown 1 March.
- AWF will be enstating a new Commonwealth Championship, to be presented to the winner of the 2 day tournament to take place in New Zealand on 3& 4 October. The title will be initially defended mainly in New Zealand. The design for the championship belt has been created to reflect the history of the old title, plus to incorporate the modern look today's championship belts. Major participants already named for the tournament include TNT, AJ Freely, D-Hoya, Roger Ventura and Jay Law. Full 16 name field will be named next month.
- Enraged by losing the AWF Australasian Title, TNT made a rare appearance at an outside wrestling promotion, as he challenged and defeated Blakestone on July 11 in Marrickville, NSW for Nightmare Wrestling. An aggressive TNT downed the larger Blakestone on enemy turf, and then wrestlers from Nightmare attacked Blakestone after the bout. TNT Vs Blakestone 2 has been signed for the AWF ring as part of the huge August 30 Cube Campbelltown event.
- Championship Climax also saw Bombshell Bo dismissed from AWF by rival Alison Wonderland. Bo finished up her commitments on 12 July teaming with Swat Team X, finally getting her win over Alison Wonderland, who teamed with Massive Q & Toxin. After the bout TNT & Powerhouse Theo joined their other Detonation Crew members and publicly sent off Bo wishing her well. Bo will now go overseas for some time to gain more experience and will possibly return after her AWF suspension period is over.
- The new semester of the AWF School of Pro-Wrestling has began, with many new students taking the steps to learn the ropes of pro-wrestling and make it to the AWF ring. AWF management wishes all our new students well with their endeavours to become professional wrestlers and look forward to seeing their development over the coming year. For those who are interested in joining the February - April, 2009 Beginners intake, applications are now open, so email info@awfwrestling.com.au to receive your application forms and reserve your spot for next years course.
- Be sure not to miss the special discount for adults for pre-purchased tickets for the huge Championship Wrestling at The Cube event on 30 August. For $10 adults can gain entry to the event if they purchase before the day of the event. That is a $5 saving on the already cheaply priced tickets.
- Scotty Club will be competing in a number of natural bodybuilding competitions in October. He will compete as a novice in competitions set to take place in Newcastle and the Central Coast. We will keep you posted with details soon.
- AWF funny man Max Comic has been making a name for himself with some priceless imitations of AWF wrestlers. On 6 July, Comic sneakily filled in as a Platinum Player for the evening as he cheap shotted Surf Club, then went on to team with JT Robinson, in full Kid Dynamite get up! After Comic cost his team the win, JT Robinson flattened him and left him laying. Comic's next parody saw him scream "3-2-1 It's Immitation Time!" as he appeared as Bombshell Bo's mystery partner against Massive Q & Alison Wonderland on 11 July. TNT had helped Comic upset Q at Fairy Meadow on 4 July, and Comic thought he would fill in return the favour whilst TNT was battling Blakestone elsewhere. TNT was apparently not so amused, as the next night in Niagara Park, TNT handed Comic a humiliating loss, however appearing to still be somewhat friendly with Max at the aftermath of the bout. Whilst not resulting in victories, Max's antics have been somewhat entertaining, and it will be interesting to see what he has in store for gags at upcoming events.
- With wrestling crowd numbers down all across Australia, AWF encourages you more than ever to tell friends about our shows and support the product. If you are someone that wishes to help promote AWF, please contact us to join our street and promotions team to spread the word. Email info@awfwrestling.com.au with your details. Any sponsor and investor interests are also welcome. See you all at upcoming AWF events!
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UPCOMING AWF LIVE EVENTS:
Sat 30 August - 7pm: The Cube, Campbelltown, NSW, Aust
Fri 5 September - 8 pm: Fairy Meadow Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow, NSW, Aust
Fri 26 September - 8 pm: Manly Warringah Rugby Leauge Club, Manly, NSW, Aust
Sat 27 September - 7 pm: Miranda Youth Centre, Miranda, NSW, Aust
Fri 3 October - 7:00pm: Lower Hutt Town Hall, Lower Hutt, NZ
Sat 4 October - 7:00pm: Westlake Boys High, North Shore, NZ
Sat 11 October - 7:00pm: Blacktown RSL, Blacktown, NSW, Aust
More dates to be announced! To keep up to date visit the AWF Website!
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