On Saturday, September 6, 2008 at 5:29 PM EST
SOUTHEASTERN WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 09/06/2008
NEWS and NOTES
World Wrestling Entertainment will be at the Jamestown Savings Bank Ice Arena in Jamestown, NY, for a tri-branded show. Advertised: Rey Mysterio, Jeff Hardy, Mark Henry, Tony Atlas, Matt Hardy, Shelton Benjamin, Kofi Kingston, Triple H, the Big Show, CM Punk, MVP, Kane, Carlito, and the Great Khali. Bell time is 7:30 PM.
WWE results from the tri-branded event at the Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, NY, on September 5: Evan Bourne over Chavo Guerrero; Santino Marella & Beth Phoenix over Kofi Kingston & Kelly Kelly, to retain the WWE Inter-Continental Heavyweight and Women’s Titles, respectively; Primo Colon over William Regal; Shelton Benjamin over Ron Killings and Carlito in a three-way to retain the WWE US Heavyweight Title; Cody Rhodes & Ted DiBiase, Jr., over Cryme Tyme to retain the WWE World Tag Team Title; Mark Henry over Matt Hardy with help from Tony Atlas to retain the ECW Heavyweight Title; and Rey Mysterio, Triple H & the Big Show over Kane, MVP & the Great Khali.
Total Nonstop Action will be at the Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom in Manhattan, NY, tonight. Advertised: Samoa Joe defends the TNA World Heavyweight Title in a four-way match against Kurt Angle, Christian Cage, and Booker T; Beer Money, Inc., with Jacqueline, defends the TNA World Tag Team Title against Team 3D; and Petey Williams defends the TNA X Division Title against Consequences Creed. Also on the bill are Jay Lethal, Eric Young, Traci Brooks; Johnny Devine, Roxxi Laveaux, Sonjay Dutt, Rhino, Abyss, and Awesome Kong. Bell time is 7:00 PM.
TNA results from the Capitol One Bank Theater in Westbury, NY, on September 5: Jay Lethal over Sonjay Dutt; Petey Williams over Consequences Creed; Beer Money, Inc., over Eric Young & Johnny Devine; Christian Cage over Booker T; Team 3D over Abyss & Rhino in a tables match; and Samoa Joe over Kurt Angle to retain the TNA World Heavyweight Title.
Mick Foley was at the show in Westbury. Although it is not set in stone, one source says we shouldn’t expect Foley to become involved in a major way before the No Surrender PPV.
Ultimate Fighting Championship’s UFC 88 takes place at Philips Arena in Atlanta, GA, tonight for a live PPV, beginning at 7:00 PM. Advertised: Chuck Liddell versus Rashad Evans; Rich Franklin versus Matt Hamill; Dan Henderson versus Rousimar Palhares; Martin Kampmann versus Nate Marquardt; Matt Brown versus Dong Hyun Kim; Kurt Pellegrino versus Thiago Tavares; Michael Patt versus Tim Boetsch; Jason MacDonald versus Jason Lambert; and Roan Carneiro versus Ryo Chonan.
The Atlanta Journal Constitution’s Steve Hummer posted an article previewing tonight’s UFC event. Click here for the story.
NWA Anarchy returns to the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, tonight with another international television taping. The advertised card includes an NWA Anarchy Title Match: Iceberg (c) (with the Reverend) vs. Shadow Jackson, an NWA Anarchy Television Title Match: Truitt Fields (c) vs. Mr. Rob Adonis (with Jeremy Vain), Greg Hunters chats with the new NWA Anarchy Tag Team Champions, New Wave (Derrick Driver & Steven Walters), Jeff G. Bailey has vowed that the former champions, the NWA Elite (Shatter & Kimo) will make their presence known, "The Obsession" Caleb Konley vs. "The Attraction" Hayden Young, Jay Clinton & Jeff Lewis vs. Bo Newsome & Don Matthews, a Young Lion's Division Match and all of the usual suspects: NWA Anarchy owner Jerry Palmer, Ace Rockwell, Devil's Rejects with the Reverend, Chad Parham & Seth Delay, Hollywood Brunettes, The Technicians and Brodie Chase & Melissa Coates. Bell time is 8pm.
NAWA Ring Champions has announced that comedian Al Ernst, "The E-Man" will be the master of ceremonies for tonight’s show at The Purks in Cedartown, GA. Ernst has done over 150 TV and radio Interviews including 60 Minutes, HBO's Stand-Up and John Boy & Billy. Ernst is also a former pro wrestler, often billed as The Wrestling Comedian. There will also be a special appearance by wrestling legend, Louie Tillet. Advertised matches include Former NWA World Champion, Ronnie Garvin & Air Paris vs. The Nightmare & David Young, The Natural Born Killers (Chase Stevens & Adam Armor) vs. Thunder & Lightning, Nigel Sherrod defends the Ladies Championship against Bambi, Bulldog Raines vs. Simon Sermon, and Frankie Valentine vs. Stupid (with Tweety). Seven matches in all. Bell time is 7:30pm.
The Georgia Christian Wrestling Federation will be having an event at The Cedartown Boys & Girls Club in Cedartown, GA, tonight. The special guest will be "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff. Also making a guest appearance will be Erik Watts and from America's Got Talent, Holly Hardin. Advertised: Darryll Hall vs. Billy Havoc. Jay Bird & Fast Eddie vs. Texas Ranger. For the GCWF Featherweight championship, Devon Diamond vs. London Cross. "Hott Stuff" Brian Slater & a mystery partner vs. GCWF Heavyweight champion JJ Grizzly & "The Jesus Freak" Chip Zoe. Tickets are $10 ringside and $5 general. Advance tickets can be purchased at The Cedartown Boys & Girls Club for $8 ringside & $4 general. Belltime is at 7:30. For more information call (706) 388-0645. This just added: Former WWE, WCW and AWA star Mr Hughes will be part of the event selling t-shirts and greeting guests.
Total Championship Wrestling returns to Douglasville, GA, at the National Guard Armory tonight. Talent advertised to appear includes Jay Clinton, Jess Wade, Pretty Boy Floyd, Damon Taz, Kenny Dees, Lamar Phillips, Murder One, Kid Ego, Ken Timbs, Jr., Josh Stone, and Awesome T.C. Bell time is 8:00 pm. Adults $8. Kids 6-11 $5, under 6 free. For more information call 404-213-4632, 770-871-0988 or 706-537-5572.
Southern States Championship Wrestling returns tonight to the Enigma Gym on Highway 82 East in Enigma, GA, 10 miles east of Tifton. Tickets are $2.00.
Pro Wrestling Fusion presents "Mass Destruction" tonight at the PAL Center in Fort Pierce, FL. Doors open at 7:30pm and bell time will be at 8:00pm. Tickets can be purchased at the PWF website at $20 ringside, $10 general admission. For more information, call 772.224.9332. Advertised: In the main event, The Sheik will defend the PWF Heavyweight Championship against Meng in a Falls Count Anywhere match. In the semi-main event, Chris Jones will defend the PWF Luchadore Championship against Chris Gray. In a hair versus mask match, Francisco Ciatso w/ The Double Deuce Social Club: Amy Vitale & “BIG” Pete Cannon will take on King Kong Fu. In tag team action The Lifeguards will take on the Dark City Fight Club. C.J. O’Doyle will take on Jerrelle Clark in the opening contest. Also scheduled to appear: Steve Madison, Freedom Ryder, GIANT Dante, Ring Announcer Shannon Rose & The Fusion Bombs.
Championsship Wrestling returns home to Kingsport, TN, tonight at 8:00 PM at the National Guard Armory on West Stone Drive. The advertised lineup is as follows: In a $10,000 Bounty Match, Tony "The Dragon" Givens & Ricky Morton vs. The 420 Hit Squad (Adam York & The Jin) (AWA Heavyweight Champion Brian Logan has put a $10K bounty up for anyone that can take Givens out by November 1), Tag Team Challenge: "High Risk" Robbie Cassidy & "Young Gun" Cody Ices vs. National Heavyweight Champion, Alyx Winters & Mr. Bolo (with John Hawkins), US Tag Team Title Match: The Hick Hop Express (Beau James & Moe Jenkins with Misty James) (c) vs.KMF Inc. (Big Steve Fury & Chris Richards with John Hawkins), CW Television Title Match: Wayne Adkins (c) vs. "The Real Deal" Chase Owens (with John Hawkins). Tickets are $10 for front row and $8 general admission.
The Great American Wrestling Federation will be in Hosford, FL, tonight. Bell time is at 8pm and all tickets are $10. Advertised: In the main event, GAWF Heavyweight Champion Buff Bagwell will take on "The Texas Outlaw" Todd Zane.
The American Wrestling Federation will be at the National Guard Armory in Chipley, FL, tonight. Bell time is at 8pm. Advertised: "Adorable" Adrian Street vs. a mystery opponent, AWF Championship: Mr. Fantasy vs. Aaron Idol, AWF Tag Team Championship: The Assassins (c) vs. Terry Ryker & Trooper, Special Challenge Billy Goat Match: Dirty Larry Brock vs. Ken Curtis. More matches to be announced. Tickets are $8 at the door, $6 advanced purchase, $4 for children ages 6-12, and under 6 get in free. For more information, call 850.638.7183. Proceeds for this event go to The Friends Of The Disabled.
Dirty South Pro Wrestling will be at the National Guard Armory in Brewton, AL tonight. Advertised: Man God CzR, Gino Galento & Col. Tex Galento vs. Marcus Garrett, The Rebel & Silver Fox Bobby Wilson. The winning manager will receive $500. In a handicap ladder match, Romeo vs. The Minister & Deacon Stone. "Hot Stuff" Heathy P will be the special referee. Cruiserweight title match, Kage vs. David Prime. DSPW Championship match, JT Angel vs. DJ Durst. Mike Metal vs. AWOL. More matches to be added. Doors open at 6:00 and bell time is 7:30. For more information call (850) 287-4612.
Champions With Attitudes will be at the Harleyville Community Center in Harleyville, SC, tonight. The doors will open at 6:00 PM, with matches getting underway at 7:30. Tickets are $10. Children 3 and under get in free of charge.
High Velocity Wrestling will be at HVW Arena in Hendersonville, NC, tonight. Bell time is 8:00 PM. Tickets are $8. $5 for Children 8 and under.
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Low Ki (29), Jillian Hall (28), and Wendi Richter.
Today in Memoriam: Leroy Brown (38, 1988), Emilio Charles (70, 1994), and Tamba (51, 2001).
Prime Time Pro Wrestling ran a show entitled “Collision Course” last night in Columbus, GA. It was their fourth weekly show since taking over the old GCW building and their first DVD taping. Rob Adonis beat Frankie Valentine in 4:27. Chris Stevens beat Deathrow (with J. P. Money) in 8:24 to advance to a three-way for the PTPW Heavyweight Championship. Jake Slater & Josh Stone beat Southside Trash (Rowdy & Raunchy) to win the PTWP Tag Team Titles in 6:50. Vordell Walker beat Bulldog Raines in a Dog Collar Match in 7:45. Rock ‘n Roll Express (Ricky Morton & Robert Gibson) beat Simon Sermon & Thomas Britain in 9:57. Colt Derringer beat Elix Skipper and Chris Stevens in an elimination match to retain the PTPW Heavyweight Title in 13:14. Click here for a full report.
The results for the free wrestling show that was part of the Relay of Life in Carterville, GA, on September 5 are as follows. Seth Cruise defeats "Spanky" Chris Emerson. Chris Lightning & Chris Ganz defeats Kid Ego & Scott Prater. Terry Lawler & Air Paris w/Spanky Emerson defeats Mark Pain & John Arden. The Nightmare defeats Kyle Matthews. "Spanky" Chris Emerson wins the battle royal.
The New Frontier Wrestling Association has reported that all upcoming NFWA dates have been canceled until the company can find a new location to run shows. The regular NFWA location, the Franklin National Guard Armory, recently decided to no longer allow wrestling events to be held there.
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
SEPTEMBER 6, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – CENTER HILL ARENA (J.E. McKee – Promoter) > Charlie Young versus Speedy Baker > Pat O’Brien versus Glover Powell > Glenn Cowan versus Red Dugan > Eddie Stecher versus Harry Nixon / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1934 (THURSDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – MORELAND ARENA (Promoter – Unknown) > John Steele versus Smitty Anderson > Alex Headlin defeated Chippewa Charlie > Ripper Reeves versus Tiger Black / Notes: No complete documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1935 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – RIVERSIDE ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Charlie Norman versus Bill Ward > Emilio Firpo versus Honey Boy Hackney > Son Almand versus Young Sampson / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1937 (MONDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – KEY ARENA (Frank Bettis and Cleve Roby – Promoters) > Dutch Wyman versus Son Almand > Sammy Miller versus Buck Lawson > Jack Layden versus Paddy Nolan / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1954 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pierre DeGaulle defeated Red Vagnone > Allan Garfield defeated Red McIntyre > Nick Carter defeated El Toro > Jerry Graham defeated Don McIntyre (1-0) / Notes: Jerry Graham was declared the winner of his match when Don McIntyre was deemed unable to continue.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1956 (THURSDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jack O’Brien and Bobby Weaver wrestled to a draw > Cyclone Anaya defeated Jack Dillon > The Zebra Kid defeated Eddie Gossett by disqualification > World Tag Team Title Match: Eddie Gossett & Art Nelson* defeated Bull Curry & the Zebra Kid / Notes: Eddie Gossett & Art Nelson had been the reigning World Tag Team Champions since they defeated Don & Red McIntyre on August 24, 1956, in Atlanta.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1956 (THURSDAY) – TIFTON, GA – TIFT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Rip Hawk defeated Rocky Columbo (2-0) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Tom Drake defeated Freddie Blassie* by disqualification / Notes: Freddie Blassie had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Red McIntyre on November 25, 1955, in Atlanta.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1957 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Bob Langevin > Bill Melby defeated Gino Angelo > Kurt Von Brawner defeated Tarzan White > NWA World Heavyweight Title (No DQ): Edouard Carpentier* defeated Freddie Blassie / Notes: It was reported that 6,000 were in attendance for this card. Edouard Carpentier had been the reigning NWA World Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Thesz on June 14, 1957, in Chicago, IL, when Thesz injured his back and could not finish the match. There was no referee for the match between Carpentier and Freddie Blassie, but it was stopped due to excessive bleeding by Blassie.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1960 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Boris & Nicoli Volkoff defeated Don McClarty & George Drake > Bill Dromo defeated Hans Schmidt by disqualification
SEPTEMBER 6, 1961 (WEDNESDAY) – COLUMBUS, GA – COLUMBUS SPORTS ARENA (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Country Plowboy defeated Jack Dillon at 2:00 > Johnny Reid defeated the Masked Phantom (2) by disqualification > Guy Mitchell, Marco Polo & the Country Plowboy defeated Ivan Zukoff, Gypsy Joe & the Masked Phantom (2)
SEPTEMBER 6, 1962 (THURSDAY) – SAVANNAH, GA – SAVANNAH MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Aaron Newman – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pedro Godoy defeated Guy Taylor > Chief Little Eagle defeated Miguel Torres > World Heavyweight Title Match: Freddie Blassie* and Chief Crazy Horse wrestled to a draw / Notes: It was reported that 1,200 were in attendance for this card. Freddie Blassie had been billed as World Heavyweight Champion since June 29, 1962.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1963 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Don McIntyre – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Tim Geohagen defeated Tito Kopa > Chief Little Eagle defeated Billy Hines > Women’s Southern Title Match: Cora Combs* defeated Sherri Lee > Joe Scarpa defeated Bill Dromo > World Tag Team Title Match: Kurt & Karl Von Brauner* and Lenny Montana & Tarzan Tyler wrestled to a draw / Notes: Saul Weingeroff managed Kurt & Karl Von Brauner. It is unclear at this time how Cora Combs came to be recognized as Women’s Southern Champion. The last reference we have shows Judy Grable defending the title against Rita Cortez on March 20, 1961, in Augusta. The Von Brauners had been billed as World Tag Team Champions since August 2, 1963. In the program for this card, there is a mention of the recent passing of Jim Wright, who died on August 2, 1963, and Bulldog Lawley. Also in the program, Weingeroff announced his candidacy for the Presidency of the United States, running on the National Culture party ticket. He claimed that if he should win he would force schools to teach the German language; have the Von Brauners appointed to head a new cabinet position, the Physical Fitness Department; force all men to shave their heads; and all male wrestling fans would be forced to wear coats and ties, whereas the women would have to wear evening gowns. It was announced that Marcel Semard would be wrestling Pee Wee Lopez on the card on September 20, 1963.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1966 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Derrell Cochran and Brute Morgan wrestled to a draw > Roger Kirby defeated Butcher Vachon by disqualification > Greg Peterson defeated Chico Cortez by disqualification > The Golden Terror defeated Jim Osborne by disqualification
SEPTEMBER 6, 1968 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – LAKEWOOD SPEEDWAY [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Boyer defeated Joe Turco > Ricky Hunter defeated Pepe Gomez > Johnny Walker & Bill Dromo defeated Guillotine Gordon & Bozo Brown > Jim Starr versus Mario Galento ruled a no contest > The Professional defeated Louie Tillet > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Stan & Butcher Vachon defeated Alberto & Ramon Torres* to win title / Notes: Alberto & Ramon Torres had been the reigning Georgia Tag Team Champions since they defeated Tarzan Tyler & El Mongol to win a tournament final on July 5, 1968, in Atlanta. The program for this card featured an advertisement with Ramon Torres looking to sell his 1967 Cadillac. It was announced that Gene Kiniski would be wrestling the Professional on the card on September 13, 1968, and that Paul DeMarco would be wrestling on the same card.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1969 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WQXI STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Buddy Fuller defeated Tony Romano > Tex McKenzie defeated Tony Nero > Joe Scarpa & Leo Garibaldi defeated Paul DeMarco & Assassin #2 by disqualification / Notes: This was taped for the “Atlanta TV Wrestling” television program hosted by Ed Capral.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1974 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Jack Welch > Mike McCord defeated Roger Kirby > Ron & Terry Garvin defeated Dennis Stamp & Steve Keirn > Harley Race defeated Prince Pullins > Andre the Giant defeated Buddy Colt by disqualification > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Ole & Gene Anderson* defeated Mr. Wrestling #1 & #2 / Notes: Jimmy Garvin managed Ron & Terry Garvin.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1975 (SATURDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Sonny King defeated Steve Kyle > Bob Griffin defeated Bearcat Brown > Toru Tanaka & Mr. Fuji defeated Bob Backlund & Mike Stallings > Battle Royal: Jerry Brisco (Winner) > Texas Bullrope Match: Bob Orton, Jr., defeated Jerry Brisco / Notes: It was reported that the purse for the battle royal was $5,000. Gary Hart managed Mr. Fuji, Toru Tanaka, and Bob Orton, Jr.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1976 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Gino Hernandez versus Killer Brooks > Stan Stasiak versus Jerry Oates > Jimmy & Johnny Valiant versus the Black Bombers > I Quit Match: Dick Slater versus Mr. Wrestling #2 > Jos LeDuc versus Pak Song / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1977 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON COLISEUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Randy Savage versus Bill Dromo > Richard Blood versus Steven Little Bear > Raul Mata versus the Executioner > Tommy Rich & Tony Atlas versus Gene Anderson & Pak Song > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Dick Slater* versus Dino Bravo / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. Rock Hunter managed Pak Song and the Executioner.
SEPTEMBER 6, 1979 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ernie Ladd versus Bill Dromo > Texas Tornado Tag Team Match: Stan Hansen & Tommy Rich versus Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
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
Daniel Short sent this report in:
There appeared very much to be 500, give or take, in attendance packing the recreational center of John Anson Ford Park in Bell Gardens, California for the historic first Dragon Gate show to be held in the United States. So we're talking BoLA heat in the building. Virually every other seat had someone fanning themselves with either one of the Dragon Gate fans they bought at the merchandise table or making one out of the PWG flyers placed on their seats.
The show opened roughly ten minutes before 8pm with an exhibition triple-threat match courtesy of WPW.
0. Dragon Gate Invitation Match
Amazing Junior vs. Infernal vs. Lil' Cholo
The idea is that the winner could earn a future tour in Dragon Gate. Nice little lucha-style match that had all three get some time to showcase their stuff. Most of the fans were more familiar with Cholo than the others and were clearly behind him, though some of the aerials Junior did earned him some cheers. One scary moment saw Cholo attempt a dive on the others on the floor, but did a bad rotation which nearly caused him to get clotheslined by the neck on the top rope. The match itself was still fun nonetheless with Cholo getting the finish after nailing Junior with an interesting lucha driver that's kind of hard to describe.
Winner: Lil' Cholo
We are treated to the audio opening for the Dragon Gate show, similar to those heard during pay-per-views only this one was spoken in English. After "DRAGON STORM 2007" was played, Dragon Gate ring announcer Naoto Kikuchi and resident Southern California wrestling ring announcer Jon Ian welcomed everyone to the show and ran down the card. Naoto would speak normally in Japanese then Jon would translate. They confirmed that Vampiro, who was replacing Dos Caras on the card, was indeed out. They said it was due to unforseen circumstances. What was funny was that when this was mentioned there was a big cheer. They announced his replacement was another old name in lucha libre Kendo. It was time to kick off the show.
1. Opening Match
El Generico vs. Genki Horiguchi
Generico was wearing his Tozawa-juku gear. Genki was seconded by his Real Hazard unit parters Gamma, YAMATO and Yasushi Kanda. Their presence was clearly felt during the match as when Generico was dominating the three would pull something to get the momentum swinging over to Genki. Pretty good match to officially start the show and set the pace for what was to come. Generico got the victory after nailing a Yakuza Kick and followed up with a Cradle Brainbuster.
Winner: El Generico
After the match, the rest of Real Hazard jumped in to beat down Generico until the WORLD-1 music played, prompting BxB Hulk, Masato Yoshino and Naruki Doi to rush in and make the save. Doi and Gamma then engaged in a verbal battle, beginning in Japanese. Doi then demanded Gamma, "Speak English!" Gamma refused, but finally told him in English that WORLD-1 would lose. Doi got the crowd going with chants of "You go home!" at Gamma. By this point, Gamma was generating so much natural heat he was just being as awesome of a heel as ever. Once Real Hazard disappeared into the back, Doi welcomed everyone to Dragon Gate and told them to have a good time.
Before the start of the next match, Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa came out and introduced himself to the fans in English. He noted that while Necro Butcher was a dangerous wrestler, he was going to show everyone that he was more dangerous. This match already ruled even before it began.
2. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa Bosou 10 Match Series No. 5 - Dangerous Comedy Match
Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Necro Butcher
I should note that Naoto would do his normal announcements in Japanese. When he was done introducing a wrestler or team, Jon would then make the same announcement in English. So essentially guys were getting two sets of cheers. Any way, the match began with Stalker slapping Necro across the face. So Necro knocked him out with a punch in the face. Put his foot on Stalker's chest and scored the pinfall. Eighteen seconds! It was brilliant.
Winner: Necro Butcher
Just was Necro was making his way to the back, Stalker got on the microphone and demanded an immediate rematch. The fans were chantting for the match to be restart so Necro threw his hands in the air and jumped back in the ring to start again.
2b. Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa Bosou 10 Match Series No. 5 - Dangerous Comedy Match
Hollywood Stalker Ichikawa vs. Necro Butcher
Stalker slapped Necro across the face again and this time ducked the punch. Stalker attempted the Kanchou, which only confused and irritated Necro at first. After a back an forth series of Stalker trying to complete a Kanchou that would harm Necro and Necro hitting Stalker about, Stalker finally managed a leaping Kanchou that caused Necro pain. Nothing short of brilliant. From here on was comedy wrestling of the finest, managing to even eclipse Necro vs. Kikutaro from last month. The finish saw Necro put Stalker away with the Tiger Bomb on a pile of chairs for the win. This match was a thing of beauty.
Winner: Necro Butcher
3. Special Attraction Tag Team Match
Dragon Kid and Kendo vs. Tozawa-juku of Keni'chiro Arai and Taku Iwasa
So according to Luchawiki, Kendo was a lucha wrestler from the seventies, eighties and nineties who had quite a confusing career in both Mexico and Japan. About the best I could do at the moment. Much of the action centered around Arai and Iwasa double teaming on Dragon Kid since Kendo apparently blew up rather quick at the start, though it might've been a combination of that and the heat in the building. Essentially from then on Kendo moved real slow, forcing Dragon Kid to take the brunt of the action. Seeing the double team moves Arai and Iwasa perform was awesome and it earned a lot of cheers and applauds from the fans. The finish saw Dragon Kid and Kendo mount a comeback, with Kendo actually digging deep to perform a suicide plancha onto Iwasa on the floor. One really cool spot was Iwasa and Arai attempting to do a move in the corner until Kendo stopped them and had Arai perched on Iwasa's shoulders, who was already sitting on the top turnbuckle, for Dragon Kid to leap up and hit Arai with a super hurricanrana. Dragon Kid later scored the win pinning Arai with the Ultra Hurricanrana. Alright match for what it was.
Winners: Dragon Kid and Kendo.
After the match, Genki suddenly hit the ring and jumped Kendo. Then a man wearing the Dos Caras mask rushed in to make the save. It was obvious who was under the mask when he nailed a superkick and followed with the Schwein. With Genki laid out, he took off his mask and sure enough it was CIMA. This told me that he was getting closer to being ready to go to return to the ring after being on the shelf for so long with the bad neck. CIMA got on the microphone to give his thanks to everyone for coming and telling them to continue to enjoy the show.
4. PAC vs. Shingo Takagi
This match was booked weeks ago. Just over the weekend, Shingo joined the Typhoon unit which PAC is a part of. They played out the match like Shingo was not yet officially representing the unit. Let me just say that PAC had an absolute fantastic week in his return to Southern California. He had two great nights for PWG over the weekend and now he was in an awesome match with Shingo for the Dragon Gate show. How awesome was the match? It was the only match of the night to elicit the "This is awesome!" chants from the fans. Both men really went out there and showed their stuff from start to finish in such fast paced, high impact manner that the fans were jumping to their feet at every pin attempt. Shingo finally got the win after nailing PAC with the Made in Japan. Both were giving a well deserved standing ovation. It truly was a fantastic match.
Winner: Shingo Takagi
Intermission took place for a brief period. It was at this point that those who bought the T-shirt designed specifically for the tour by FMW superstar Hayabusa would get to have their picture taken with him. Hayabusa was also selling silver jewelry he himself designed. A very pleasant man to meet. He was joined at the merchandise table by CIMA, Arai, Iwasa and Shingo while Dragon Kid appeared at the table for one of the tour sponsors.
5. Open The Twin Gate Championship
Typhoon of Ryo Saito and Susumu Yokosuka © vs. The Young Bucks of Matt Jackson and Nick Jackson
The Young Bucks made a big splash in their last Dragon Gate tour, making an impressive run during the Summer Adventure Tag League. Over the weekend, they made a successful return to PWG with a great showing on night one and winning the PWG World Tag Team Championship on night two. Now they had a shot at adding another pair of titles to their waists. The match itself was very good with both teams showing off their stuff in high fashion. The Bucks were certainly giving the champions a run for their money, but Saito and Yokosuka showed in dominating fashion why they had the belts in the first place. One of the big moves was Saito hitting Matt with a fisherman's suplex off the top. After a series of back and forth action, Saito got the win after nailing Matt with the Premium Bridge to retain the belts. Just a great match from start to finish.
Winners: Typhoon, STILL Champions
The announcers take a moment to put over the appearance of Hayabusa, who was cheered and applauded by the fans. I should note that there were points in the last few matches where he managed to stand on his legs while holding crutches so that he could get a better view. He's still a ways away from ever walking again and needed assistance to stand, but the man was as tough as they came. All the more wonderful it was to meet him.
6. Open The Triangle Gate Championship
Real Hazard of Gamma, YAMATO and Yasushi Kanda © vs. WORLD-1 of BxB Hulk, Masato Yoshino and Naruki Doi
BxB Hulk's entrance was grand, but he was missing the girls! Oh well. It should be noted that the Young Bucks came out to second WORLD-1 and were wearing their shirts, telling me that they are apparently the gaijin members of the group. The match played up the dislike the two units had for one another while at the same time just being wonderfully crafted. Gamma was the star of the match, just really heeling it up like no one else could. His disgusting spit attacks really got him over as the man everyone loved to hate. I managed to yell out to him "You're a sick man, Gamma!" and he replied something in Japanese. Other times, he was on the receiving end of "You sick fuck!" chants. The action went back and forth with kendo sticks, the plastic box and powered rice added to intensify the drama of a potential pinfall success. Finish came when Gamma took out Hulk with a sick Nadreshiki Tombstone Piledriver from the top rope, scoring the win and retaining the belts. Fans were not happy Real Hazard won. Aside, just a fantastic match overall.
Winners: Real Hazard, STILL Champions
Doi tried to convince Gamma into having a one-on-one match right then and there. Gamma, instead, tried to attack everyone with his kendo stick only to be fought off by Doi and eventually ran off with the rest of Real Hazard into the back. Doi then thanked the fans for attending the show and made note that they will be looking to run return show next year. At the end, virtually the entire roster minus Real Hazard came into the ring for one big group picture. From there, they all migrated to the merchandise table to sell off the remaining goodies, sign autographs, and take pictues.
This show was an overwhelming success. An awesome singles match, an excellent main event, a really great tag title match and some good to decent undercard matches really made for just an incredible evening of wrestling. Fast pace and high impact from start to finish, Dragon Gate had really set their mark on those in attendance. And the whole experience of watching wrestling and meeting the wrestlers made for just a fantastic night. Can't wait for their return next year.
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Just when you thought WrestleReality's Diamond & Steel Anniversary couldn't possibly get any bigger, we are announcing the return of none other than the legendary BUSHWHACKER LUKE into the 2 Ring Big Man Battle Royal on Sept 27th at The Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, NJ. Bushwhacker Luke will also be available to meet and greet the fans and sign autographs/take pictures before the event as well as during intermission. Luke has also been added to Georges Collectibles' huge Signamania 3 convention during the morning and afternoon of Sept 27th in Levittown, PA (Signamania.com for info and to find out which wrestling legends will be appearing at this huge convention).
Tickets are going FAST so reserve your ringside seats now with your credit/debit card at www.tvbydemand.com/ticketsales.asp or at WrestleReality.com....you can also buy our discounted special BACKSTAGE PASSES at that same web address for the sale price of only $20 each!! Due to the addition of the SECOND WRESTLING RING at the Skate Zone for the Battle Royal, this has opened up a block of ringside seats that were not previously available, act now to sit up close as Diamond Dallas Page makes his ONE NIGHT and ONE NIGHT ONLY return to the ring!!
SAVIO VEGA TRAINING SEMINAR!! Don't miss this rare opportunity to train with and learn from former WWE Superstar and member of The Nation of Domination and Los Boricuas! For only $25 you can learn from one of the true greats in our sport. The seminar will be held on Sunday September 28th from 3-5pm at Devastation University in Pennsauken, NJ. Directions at www.DevastationWrestling.com, to sign up today with your credit/debit card go to www.tvbydemand.com/ticketsales.asp or email mitch@tvbydemand.com. This is a great chance to get noticed by Savio who is both a TNA talent coordinator as well as a talent scout for Puerto Rico.
Here is the lineup so far:
WrestleReality presents
The Diamond and Steel 4th Anniversary
Saturday, September 27, 2008
7:00 PM Bell Time
Flyers Skate Zone in Voorhees, New Jersey
Visit flyersskatezone.com for directions!
Pro Wrestling Unplugged, Devastation Wrestling and TVbyDemand.com proudly present The Diamond and Steel 4th Anniversary show!
You never know what Phantoms or Flyers
players could be sitting next to you ringside!
*** $6 off admission with valid out of state photo ID ***
Diamond Dallas Page will be wrestling for
ONE NIGHT and ONE NIGHT ONLY
in our exclusive first taping for
our TV syndication deal!
New Commissioner Inauguration Ceremony plus the magician, the Amazing John, will kick off the show at 7PM! Then at 7:3PM we kick off the wrestling with....
PWU Heavyweight Championship Steel Cage Match
Teddy Fine (Champion) with George Frankenstein
vs. THE HARDCORE ICON, the Sandman
(Both the Sandman's Singapore cane and
Teddy's spray bottle are legal in this match!)
Diamond Dallas Page's Exclusive Match
DDP, All Money is Legal (K-Murda & K-Pusha)
vs. SAVIO VEGA and the S.A.T. (Jose and Joel Maximo)
***JUST ADDED***
4-way #1 Contender Tag Match
The New Jersey All Stars (Rage & Westler) vs. Angus Brothers vs. Team Macktion (TJ and Kirby Mack) vs. a mystery tag team! This is the debut match in PWU for Team Macktion!
DWF Tag Team Title Match
The Lost Boyz (Yar and Wolf) w/ Doc Diamond vs The Latin Connection (D-Krazed & El Monstro)
Ladder Grudge Match
Aramis vs. Lucky of the New Jersey All-Stars
DWF Heavyweight Championship Steel Cage
Rockin' Rebel (Champion) vs. Sinister X
Johnny Kashmere challenges Devon Moore!!!
Check out Johnny's MySpace blog where he
challenges Devon Moore to a boxing exhibition!
Barbed Wire Steel Cage Match
(now a three-way deathmatch!)
Kevin James has issued an open challenge. Joe Ettell has accepted the challenge for PWU! Read his blog response on MySpace AND...Damien Payne has accepted on behalf of Loco, making this a three-way deathmatch!
Two Ring Giants Only Battle Royal
Due to the concern over the weight in the ring because so many wrestlers have added themselves into the battle royal, we've had to add a second ring!
BushWhacker LUKE, 7 foot Annihilation, Twisted Sand (the Son of the Sandman), The Southern Enforcer, The Amazing John, Dr. Ruthless, Dave McCormick of PhiladelphiaRevolution.com, Man-Thing, Kwami, Salvatore Soprano w/ George Fuggetaboutit, Kage, Bash Manta, Big Nasty, a member of Survial Rate Zero and many more!
***JUST ADDED Blue Chip Prospects Match***
Rich Swann vs. Rocky Styles
PRE SEASON HOCKEY GAME JUST ADDED!!!!
: The Hartford Fire Ants Pro In-Line Hockey team will be available to meet and greet the fans along with The Philadelphia Revolution pro team as well. **Special Note: The Revolution will be playing the Hartford Fire Ants in a pre-season game beginning at 10am Saturday Sept 27th at The Flyers Skate Zone!!
SIGNAMANIA 3.....Don't forget that
Johnny Kashmere and Missy Sampson
will be hosting the Red Carpet Rally at
Signamania III in Levittown, PA!
At the WrestleReality table will be Savio Vega, The Sandman, PWU World Champion Teddy Fine, WWE Hall of Famer Nikolai Volkoff, The Pitbull Gary Wolf and Annihilation!!
Visit www.signamania.com for more info!
Countless wrestling legends and celebrities
will be on hand for this event!
(Card subject to change with little or no notice)
WrestleReality.com
DevastationWrestling.com
TVByDemand.com
FlyersSkateZone.com
PhiladelphiaRevolution.com
SurvivalRateZero.com
myspace.com/prowrestlingunplugged
HartfordFireAnts.com
Signamania.com
Championship Wrestling sent this in:
Championship Wrestling TV for September 6 is Now Online at www.ChampionshipWrestlingTV.com
This week's episode features a preview of Tonight's Event in Kingsport, TN at the National Guard Armory.
Tony Givens, Robbie Cassidy, Cody Ices & Wayne Adkins takes on The 420 Hit Squad, Alyx Winters & Chase Owens in 8 Man Tag Team Action!
Also we will hear words from the US Tag Team Championship, Beau James & Moe Jenkins and John Hawkins returns to CW TV to talk about KMF Inc.
You'll see all this and more on Championship Wrestling TV this week, only on www.ChampionshipWrestlingTV.com
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