Promoter stiffs wrestlers on pay at Ohio event - TNA wrestlers involved
On Saturday, May 14, 2005 at 1:40 PM EST X3 Wrestling, which ran a show last night in Canton, Ohio, drew what was reported as a very disappointing crowd at the Canton Civic Center. The promoter of the event, Tim Shady, left the event early without paying a good majority of the wrestlers on the show.
Many TNA wrestlers were on the card for the show including: Abyss, BG James, The Outlaw (aka Billy Gunn), Chris Harris, Petey Williams, Chris Sabin and Shark Boy. According to reports, both BG James and Outlaw were given at least a portion of their pay despite others getting stiffed.
Many of the wrestlers on the card went out and worked the show for free so fans in attendance wouldn't go home disappointed. The X3 website listed the show as being sponsored by JD Byrdier. No comments regarding the situation have been made as of yet online.
Credit: Bob Ryder @ 1wrestling.com