5/5 Georgia History, CHIKARA, WXW C4, ICWF, GQ, ClickWrestle, MCW
On Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at 3:28 PM EST GEORGIA WRESTLING NEWS, NOTES, AND NOSTALGIA: 05/05/2008
NEWS
According to Independent Wrestling Network owner Dwayne Bell, there was discussion of canceling the May 3 show in Columbus, GA, over the weekend because some of the talent had conflicting bookings. However, a miscommunication resulted in word getting out that the show was officially cancelled, which was never the case. Bell said the grand opening shows didn't draw as well as he had hoped because there were competing events in town, most notably, the Fiesta Columbus Fair at the Civic Center. Bell reported attendance of 275 for Friday night and 225 for Saturday. Both figures were lower than their typical weekly crowds, despite heavy promotion that included television ads on RAW and ECW. In a related development, Jimmy Rave, who is now living in Columbus and had discussions about coming in to IWN, was at the Great Championship Wrestling show in Phenix City, AL, last Thursday night. (Larry Goodman)
NWA Anarchy results from the NWA Arena in Cornelia, GA, on May 3: Anarchy Television Champion Truitt Fields and Hayden Young went to a draw in a title match; Brodie Chase & Melissa Coates over Nick Paradise & Roxie Cotton in a mixed tag team match; Cory Castle over Seth Delay by disqualification; Ace Rockwell over Todd Sexton by disqualification; the Devil’s Rejects (Shaun Tempers & Azrael) over the Wild Bunch (Billy Buck & Chris King) to retain the Anarchy Tag Team Title in a no countout, no disqualification match; Chad Parham over Malachi; a match featuring the Hollywood Brunettes versus the New Wave, whereas the winner would earn a shot at the tag title, ended in a no contest; Shatter & Kimo the Kim over Jay Clinton, Bo Newsome, T.K. Cross & Yoshi Hiroshima in a two-on-four handicap match; and Shadow Jackson & Slim J over Jay Fury & Nemesis by disqualification. (Rich Tate)
Pro Wrestling Fusion results from Fort Pierce, FL, on May 3: Jon Davis over C.J. O’Doyle; Chris Jones over Dos Sanchez; King Kong Fu over Francisco Ciatso; Vordell Walker over Bruce Santee; Jerrelle Clark over Nooie Lee; the Shane Twins over the Loggers in a handicap match; Erick Stevens over Roderick Strong; and the Sheik over Freedom Ryder. Jake Roberts also made an appearance. (Rich Tate)
NAWA Ring Champions will be at the National Guard Armory in Rome, GA, on May 15. Bell time is 7:30 PM. Advertised: the Exotic Ones (Rick Michaels & Simon Sermon) defend the NAWA Tag Team Title against Chris Ganz & Air Paris; and the first round of the NAWA Heavyweight Title tournament, featuring Bulldog Raines versus Murder One, John Arden versus Jay Clinton, Chris Lightning versus Josh Vaughn, and Jason Valentine versus Waylon Rhodes. Also advertised are Kid Ego, Chip Day, Torque, Jackie Rosedale, Mike Reed, Josh Hayes, and NAWA Commissioner Ted McGuinness. Call (706) 314-9802 for more information. (Rich Tate)
A new promotion, Prime Time Pro Wrestling, has announced their debut show for May 17 in Manchester, GA, at the Manchester Community Center. PTPW has been working in cooperation with Dwayne Bell's Independent Wrestling Network and will be using some of the same talent. Thus far, the Southside Trash, Frankie Valentine, Rob Adonis, A.J. Steele, Jason Cross, and Colt Derringer have been signed for the May 17 show. PTPW has already booked May 31 for a return date in Manchester. (Larry Goodman)
Georgia Wrestling Entertainment will be in Cochran, GA, on May 24 at the Bleckley County Recreation Department. Doors open at 7:30 PM for a bell time of 8:00. Tickets are $8. Advertised: Tracy Scott versus Loco Motive to determine the inaugural GWE Heavyweight Title; J.T. Crews, Wild Bill, and Big Bank Barfield in a three-way; a title versus title match featuring GWE Cruiserweight Champion Scotty Carmichael against the Al Quaida International Champion, Prince Rhumma; Lance Christian versus the Russian Kodiak; Derrick Andrew Reynolds & T.W. James versus Kris Lee & the Judge; and a midget match featuring Jimmy Gann versus Blackhart. (Rich Tate)
DISCLAIMER: GWH is not liable for any card changes, cancellations, etc. We can only report what is reported to us. As always, we suggest you check with the promotion within 24 hours to verify information posted here.
NOTES
Monday Night Mayhem will feature Velvet Sky and Austin Aries on its show tonight at 8:00 PM ET. (Rich Tate)
Jerkin' the Curtain is taking this week off, but will return on May 12. (Rich Tate)
Click here for this week’s Bill Behrens’ NWA Notes update. (Rich Tate)
Click here for Bob Magee’s updated As I See It column. (Rich Tate)
Irvin Muchnick has an article that was posted at Slam! Wrestling. Click here for the article. (Rich Tate)
GWH wishes a happy birthday to Billy Two Rivers (73), Bill Watts (69), and Hiroshi Hase (47).
Today in Memoriam: Elmer Brown (36, 1923), the Haiti Kid (2001), and Mephisto LePhanto (31, 2007)
NOSTALGIA
MAY 5, 1931 (TUESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Henry Weber – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Stone Mountain Leavitt defeated Marshall Blackstock > Tiny Roebuck defeated Wallace Duguid (2-0)
MAY 5, 1933 (FRIDAY) – AVONDALE, GA – AVONDALE ARENA (Wesley Brownlee – Promoter) > Dick Davis versus Sam Rivers > Bill Collins versus Florida Aiken > Eddie Wagner versus Gene Fox / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found. There were also boxing matches, but no details were provided following the card.
MAY 5, 1937 (WEDNESDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – PONCE de LEON BALL PARK (Frank Speer – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Chief Saunooke defeated Elmer Guthrie > Otto Kuss and Abe Rothberg wrestled to a draw > Lou Thesz defeated Cowboy Luttrall by disqualification
MAY 5, 1944 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Swedish Angel defeated Jack Kelly > Al Massey and Cowboy Luttrall wrestled to a draw > Dick Lever and Duke Kapalani wrestled to a draw > Babe Zaharias defeated Bill Stinson
MAY 5, 1945 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Al Massey defeated Jack Kelly by disqualification > Tarzan White defeated Cowboy Luttrall > Babe Zaharias defeated Jack Dillon > Barto Hill defeated Ben Bennicasa
MAY 5, 1952 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM (Tom Mahoney – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Doran O’Hara and Wally Dusek wrestled to a draw > Angelo Martinelli and Danny Dusek wrestled to a draw > Women’s Match: Mars Bennett defeated Millie Stafford (2-1) > Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Jack McDonald* and Al Massey wrestled to a draw / Notes: Jack McDonald had been the reigning Southern Heavyweight Champion since he defeated Lou Newman on April 5, 1952, in Atlanta, although he actually lost it to Al Massey on May 2, 1952, in Atlanta.
MAY 5, 1958 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – ARMORY HALL (Robert McCoy – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Women’s Match: Nell Stewart versus Corinne Cordero > Ray Gunkel & Ronnie Etchison versus Don Lee & the Mighty Yankee / Notes: No documented results for this card have been found.
MAY 5, 1961 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Jim Burke versus Jolly Charlie > Southern Tag Team Title Match: Bob Rasmussen & Guy Mitchell defeated Gypsy Joe & Skull Murphy* to win title > Jerry Graham versus Chief Little Eagle > Don Leo Jonathan defeated Killer Kowalski / Notes: Jim Burke and Jolly Charlie were scheduled to wrestle each other, as were Jerry Graham and Chief Little Eagle, but no results were reported after the card. The match between Don Leo Jonathan and Killer Kowalski was billed as a ‘Battle of the Giants.’ Gypsy Joe & Skull Murphy had been billed as Southern Tag Team Champions since March 14, 1961.
MAY 5, 1967 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ray Gunkel defeated Ike Eakins > Women’s Match: Barbara Galento and the Fabulous Moolah wrestled to a draw > Rip Hawk & Swede Hanson defeated Nick Kozak & Dennis Hall > El Mongol defeated Bad Boy Hines > Buddy Fuller defeated Bobby Graham > Mr. Wrestling, Enrique & Ramon Torres defeated the Masked Mr. Nils, Lars & Gene Anderson / Notes: Jack Crawford managed El Mongol. The Masked Mr. Nils was being billed as an Anderson brother named Nils.
MAY 5, 1970 (TUESDAY) – MACON, GA – MACON CITY AUDITORIUM (Fred Ward – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pedro Valdez and Oki Shikina wrestled to a draw > Women’s Tag Team Match: Donna Christianello & Bobbie Peterson defeated Rita Boucher & Vicky Williams > Jim Wilson & Doug Gilbert defeated Karl Von Stroheim & Professor Kimura > Joe Scarpa defeated Buddy Colt > Joe Scarpa defeated Homer O’Dell / Notes: Homer O’Dell managed Buddy Colt, Professor Kimura & Karl Von Stroheim.
MAY 5, 1972 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM [P] (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > The Avenger defeated Cisco Grimaldo > Karl Von Stroheim defeated Bill Dromo > Jerry Oates and Billy Spears wrestled to a draw > Dick Steinborn defeated Mike Burns > Rocket & Flash Monroe versus the Assassins ruled a no contest > Georgia Heavyweight Title Match: Roberto Soto defeated Buddy Colt* to win title > Ox Baker defeated El Mongol / Notes: Buddy Colt had been the reigning Georgia Heavyweight Champion since he defeated El Mongol on April 8, 1972, in Griffin. Eddie Smith was credited as being a referee for this card. Roberto Soto participated in an autograph session for fans.
MAY 5, 1973 (SATURDAY) – “ALL-SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING” (Ann Gunkel – Promoter / All-South Wrestling Alliance) > Randy Curtis defeated Wayne Cowan > Dick Steinborn, Ray Candy & Argentina Apollo defeated Bill Bowman, Joe Turner & Assassin #2 > John Black versus Koa Tiki / Notes: John Black and Koa Tiki were scheduled to wrestle each other, but no results were reported after the card. Mr. X managed Bill Bowman and Joe Turner. Rock Hunter managed Assassin #2.
MAY 5, 1973 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ramon Torres & Bearcat Brown defeated Jack Evans & the Saint > Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Rocket Monroe > Cadillac Tournament Match: Roy Lee Welch defeated Sputnik Monroe by disqualification > Jack Brisco defeated Greg Lake / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie.
MAY 5, 1977 (THURSDAY) – ROME, GA – ROME MEMORIAL GYMNASIUM (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Ted Oates defeated Abdul Zataar > Dean Ho & Black Atlas defeated Bill Howard & the French Angel > No DQ Match: Dick Slater versus Mr. Wrestling #1 ruled a no contest > Georgia Television Title Match: Thunderbolt Patterson* defeated Lars Anderson / Notes: Bill Howard substituted for Randy Savage to team with the French Angel in the match with Dean Ho & Black Atlas.
MAY 5, 1978 (FRIDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – ATLANTA MUNICIPAL AUDITORIUM (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Pez Whatley defeated the Invader > Adrian Adonis defeated Raymond Rougeau > Rocky Johnson defeated Helmut Schmidt > Georgia Tag Team Title Match: Tommy Rich & Thunderbolt Patterson defeated Ole & Gene Anderson* to win title > Dusty Rhodes defeated Abdullah the Butcher by disqualification > Georgia Heavyweight Title versus Mask Match: Stan Hansen* and Mr. Wrestling #2 wrestled to a draw / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Abdullah the Butcher & Helmut Schmidt.
MAY 5, 1979 (SATURDAY) – ATLANTA, GA – WTCG STUDIOS (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Wahoo McDaniel defeated Larry Latham > Rick Oliver defeated Ben Alexander > Blackjack Lanza defeated Frank Dusek > Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Carl Fergie & Kurt Von Hess > Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff defeated Chick Donovan & Genichiro Tenryu > Georgia Television Title Match: Bob Armstrong* defeated Rick Oliver > Tommy Rich & Wahoo McDaniel defeated Frank Dusek & Kurt Von Hess > Bill Dromo defeated Chick Donovan > Norvel Austin defeated Jim Porter > The Masked Superstar defeated Wayne Rogers / Notes: This was taped for the “Georgia Championship Wrestling” television program hosted by Gordon Solie. It was announced on this episode that Ole Anderson & Ivan Koloff had been stripped of the Georgia Tag Team Title. Bobby Heenan managed Blackjack Lanza and King Kong Mosca. Bill Apter from Inside Wrestling magazine appeared on this episode to announce the Future Champion Award, to be voted on by fans. The winner was to be named on May 26, 1979.
MAY 5, 1979 (SATURDAY) – CALHOUN, GA (Paul Jones – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) Notes: A card was scheduled for this date, but no details have been found. Ivan Koloff, King Kong Mosca, and Tommy Rich were advertised.
MAY 5, 1980 (MONDAY) – AUGUSTA, GA – WILLIAM BELL AUDITORIUM [P] (Charlie Harben – Promoter / Georgia Championship Wrestling) > Bob Sweetan and Eddie Gilbert wrestled to a draw > Mike Sharpe defeated the French Angel > Genichiro Tenryu defeated Gerald Finley > Kevin Sullivan defeated Alexis Smirnoff > Tony Atlas defeated Ivan Koloff > Tommy Rich & Mr. Wrestling #2 defeated Austin Idol & Baron Von Raschke / Notes: Rock Hunter managed Ivan Koloff and Alexis Smirnoff. Gerald Finley substituted for Jay Strongbow in the match against Genichiro Tenryu.
– GeorgiaWrestlingHistory.com
CHIKARA sent this in:
CHIKARA: Dragon Gate's Turboman comes to "Rey de Voladores"!
In the month of May, CHIKARA is going to gather up 8 of the world's finest high-flying wrestlers, and put them together in a mini-tournament we call "Rey de Voladores" (that's Spanish for "King of Flyers")!
Today, a high-flying luchador from Mexico who made his name competing for Dragon Gate in Japan is added to the line-up. The protege of Jorge "Skayde" Rivera, Turboman (known simply as Turbo in Mexico,) will make his U.S. debut at "Rey de Voladores" in just a few short weeks.
Previously, we've named five of the eight participants including:
-Psycho, of the Kaientai Dojo, makes his U.S. debut
-Lince Dorado, one-third of the 2008 King of Trios
-Helios, our reigning Young Lions Cup champion
-Incognito, one-third of the 2008 King of Trios
-Stupified, the frequent partner of Player Uno
Later this week, we'll announce the final two participants. "Rey de Voladores" matches will take place at our first two events in the month of May - that's May 17 in Hellertown and May 18 in Philadelphia. Fans that purchase a ticket to our May 18 card can stay at the Alhambra after the show to watch WWE pay-per-view event "Judgment Day" at no extra cost! Ya can't beat that!
Be sure to drop by our online mothership www.chikarapro.com on Wednesday as we announce 4 big matches for our impending May shows!
Our pals over at Smart Mark Video have released our two April events on DVD! Head over there to get your hands on them right now!
Advance tickets for our next 7 live events, including Young Lions Cup VI are on sale right now! Visit our online store and pick up your copy of the first issue of the CHIKARA comic book (Season 7, Volume 1)!
"Café Culture"
5.17.2008 - Saturday Evening
Live @ The American Legion Hall!
935 Main Street
in Hellertown, PA!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Grit and Glory"
5.18.2008 - Sunday Afternoon
Live @ The New Alhambra (formerly ECW Arena)!
7 W. Ritner Street
in southern Philadelphia, PA!
The action begins at 4:00 pm!
"Aniversarioma!"
5.23.2008 - Friday Evening
Live @ The Framingham Civic League!
214 Concord Street
in Framingham, MA (01702)!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
"Aniversarioct!"
5.24.2008 - Saturday Evening
Live @ The Knights of Columbus Hall!
279 Quinnipiac Street
in Wallingford, CT (06492)!
The action begins at 7:30 pm!
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Samugurl sent this in:
WXW C4 "Operation: Target Eliminated" Results From Sat, May 3rd!
05/03/08 - Coplay, PA
-Sugaa and Billy Dream were the last men standing in a battle royal - they will wrestle for the Ultimate Heavyweight Championship later in the night.
-Sabian d. Eddie Guapo
-Havoc/Bane d. Z-Barr/AJ Sabatoge
-Azrieal & The Dynamic Sensation went to a 15 min time limit draw
-The Best Around d. The Lone Rangers
-DJ Hyde d. Eric Cobian (w/ Doc Daniels)
-Dizzy d. Tommy Suede after Sugaa help cost Tommy Suede the match
-Drew Blood d. Supreme Lee Great
-All Money Is Legal d. The Island Kings
-WXW World Heavyweight Champion Sugaa (w/ Doc Daniels) d. Billy Dream to become the first ever WXW C4 Ultimate Heavyweight Champion after Tommy Suede accidentally hit Billy Dream with a chair when Sugaa moved out of the way. The referee restarted the match after Billy first got the pin on Sugaa due to powder being thrown in Sugaa's face.
For more on the results, exclusive interviews and more, visit WXWC4.com and look for this DVD to be on sale in our new merchandise section
Shannon Rose sent this in:
ICWF PRO WRESTLING PRESENTS:
“DIVA MANIA”
Saturday, May 10th
Matchtime: 7 pm
Event Admission is FREE
Event will be held outside (IF THE WEATHER IS NOT BEING NICE THEN THE EVENT WILL BE HELD INSIDE. SO DON'T WORRY EITHER WAY THE EVENT WILL GO ON)
SNEAKY PETE'S SPORTS GRILLE
4300 PARK BLVD, PINELLAS PARK, FL 33781
For more info call 727-417-1271
In action you will see:
TNA SUPERSTARS PAYTON BANKS AND RHAKA KHAN
FORMER WCW AND WWE SUPERSTAR... MALAI HOSAKA
LEXIE FYFE – RECENTLY ON WWE, WRESTLING AS HILLARY CLINTON AND FORMER NWA WOMAN’S CHAMPION
FANTASY
LORELEI LEE
JELENA
KACEE CARLISLE
STEPHANIE STARR
FERRARI
LEVA
MIMI
BETSY RUTH
FETISH
SIX SIDED RING
PLUS THERE WILL BE A HUGE ANNOUNCMENT AS A BIG NAME SUPERSTAR WILL BE NAMED GENERAL MANAGER.
CHECK OUT THE ICWF COMMERCIAL FOR DIVA MANIA AT http://ca.youtube.com/watch?v=OZsw3uy1xOg
ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:
RAY ROUSE
VALEK
“THE NEW VOICE OF ICWF” SHANNON ROSE
ICWF AND TNA/UWF REFEREE BRIAN BRASWELL
SUPERSTARS FROM FPWA “SUPERHERO” MARK ZOUT, TORCHER, MARC MANDRAKE, PRETTY FLY AND MANY OTHERS.
JOSHUA MASTERS
KENNY KENDRICK
THERE WILL BE AN AUTOGRAPH SESSION AT 5:00PM AT SNEAKY PETE'S SPORTS GRILLE BEFORE THE "DIVA MANIA" SHOW WHICH STARTS AT 7:00PM.
ALSO SLAMMIN LADIES. COM WILL BE THERE TO TAPE THE SHOW TO PRODUCE ICWF'S FIRST DVD "DIVA MANIA". SO BRING YOUR SIGNS AND GET YOURSELF NOTICED ON CAMERA TO BE ON THE DVD.
YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS THIS HUGE EVENT. YOU NEVER KNOW WHO WILL SHOW UP NEXT.
THIS EVENT IS LOOKING TO BE THE BIGGEST ONE THE ICWF HAS HAD!!!
THIS SHOW IS SPONSORED BY COCA-COLA , DEFINE NAILS, KOCO SPORTS, AND SLAMMIN LADIES.
ICWF – EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED
OFFICIAL WEBSITE: http://www.icwfextremewrestling.com/
MY SPACE: http://www.myspace.com/icwfwrestling
CHECK OUT OUR OFFICIAL SITE OR MYSPACE TO PRE-ORDER THE DVD OF THIS EVENT
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William Hatfield sent this in:
This week on William Hatfield's The Wrestling Hotseat we are joined by one of the most energetic and exciting personalities in professional wrestling. In this entertaining interview, we are joined by XPW's G.Q. Money, WSX's Fabian Kaelin, and Ryan Katz, now you might wonder, "how did you get three guys on the show at once?" The answer: They're all the same person. This unique interview provides us with insight into the world's of XPW, WSX, and reality television and how one performer has survived and thrived in all three.
He is indeed The Greatest Hype Man in the Industry and I encourage you to listen to see why. His passion for wrestling and his excitement for the upcoming XPW: Cold Day In Hell show on May 24th, are more than apparent, his enthusiasm is infectious and his stories are not just fun to hear, but also informative for those wondering "what happened?" with two burgeoning forces in professional wrestling.
Topics Discussed Include:
XPW returning on May 24th
why risk it all to go back in the ring?
why XPW didn't work out as well as it could have
If being associated with XPW hurt his ability to work elsewhere
what hurts the most in the wrestling
the attraction to such a violent sport
the most mentally tough part of being a wrestler
the emergence of Fabian Kaelin, The World's Greatest Hype Man and Most Hated Announcer
MTV dropping the ball when it came to Wrestling Society X
What He enjoyed most about WSX
If XPW gets the credit it deserves
The Lizzie Borden home invasion
looking forward to this XPW Cold Day in Hell show on May 24th
A great three part question for each of the personalities
Reconciling the stage performer with the day to day
The Future for all three of his personalities, and so much more!
You can download the interview or listen online at
http://www.myvirtualbc.com
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MCW sent this in:
OFFICIAL MARYLAND CHAMPIONSHIP WRESTLING PRESS RELEASE
http://www.marylandwrestling.com
RESULTS FROM MCW XTREME MEASURES
The Rehoboth Beach Crew (JB & LK) def. Aden Chambers & Shawn Patrick
The Bruiser def. Danny Doring via DQ when Doring refused to release his submission hold
MCW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The Ghetto Mafia def. Ryan McBride/Teddy Stigma & Johnny Hardwick/Zachary Shane to regain the belts
ODB def. Kylie Pierce
MCW Cruiserweight Champion Josh Daniels & Ruckus def. The Best Around (TJ Cannon & Bruce Maxwell)
Team Stranglehold (Tim Donst & Drew Gulak) def. The Headliners (Ramblin' Rich & Jimmy Jannetty)
Champ Champaign def. Earl The Pearl
"Cowboy" James Storm def. Champ Champaign
NO HOLDS BARRED 8 MAN TAG
Corporal Punishment, Balls Mahoney, Adam Flash, & Danny Doring def. The Bruiser, Zachary Shane, Joey Matthews, & MCW Heavyweight Champion Christian York
Notes:
Joey Matthews attacked Danny McDevitt & Adam Flash earlier in the evening, reuniting with Christian York.
As a result of the 8 man tag, Danny McDevitt regains 100% control of MCW.
Ring announcer Joel Oresky suffered a mild concussion and a busted nose, as a result of a vicious chairshot from Balls Mahoney.
NEXT EVENT
THE 8TH ANNUAL SHANE SHAMROCK MEMORIAL CUP
Friday & Saturday July 18th and 19th, 2008
The New Green Room @ North Point Plaza
Dundalk, MD
Friday 8.00 pm belltime doors open 6.30 pm
Saturday 7.30 pm belltime doors open 6.00 pm
Signed To Appear
WWE Hall of Famer & Former World Wrestling Federation Champion THE IRON SHEIK
ECW Original (Referee & Manager) BILL ALFONSO (Special Guest Referee for Shamrock Cup VIII Finale)
Former WCW World Tag Team Champion "Crowbar" Devon Storm
Matches announced:
MCW Cruiserweight Champion & 2007 Shamrock Cup Winner JOSH DANIELS vs. winners of the 5 qualifying matches
ECW Originals Danny Doring & Balls Mahoney vs. Former 5-time MCW Champion The Bruiser & DJ Hyde
Shamrock Cup Tournament Participants:
Ruckus
Claudio Castagnoli
MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED!!!
** Also appearing
MCW Heavyweight Champion Christian York,
Joey Matthews,
MCW Tag Team Champions The Ghetto Mafia,
The Headliners
The RBC
and More...
stay tuned to marylandwrestling.com for updates **
Card Subject To Change
TICKET INFORMATION
Tickets are available at the following ticket outlets
Tickets can be purchased at the door or via TicketMonster.com
Tickets can also be purchased via phone by calling
410-719-0030, or toll free 800-637-3719.
**Charges for MCW Tickets will appear
as "WNW, INC." on your credit card statement**
DIRECTIONS
The MCW Arena is located in Dundalk, Maryland, at 2401 North Point Blvd. Phone: 410-285-4504.
From PA & NJ (North of Baltimore)
-Take 95 south towards Baltimore
-Merge onto I-695 East via the exit on the LEFT towards ESSEX
-Take the MD-151 South / North Point Blvd exit - exit 40
-Turn slight left onto North Point Blvd / MD-151 South
-End at 2401 North Point Blvd (in the same center with WalMart and Bally's Fitness Club)
From DC
-Merge onto MD-295 North toward Baltimore
-Merge onto I-95 North toward New York/Baltimore
-Merge onto North Point Blvd / MD-151 South toward I-695 South/Sparrows Point
-End at 2401 North Point Blvd (in the same center with WalMart and Bally's Fitness Club)
Tickets also available at:
BEDDING & FUTTON DISCOUNTERS
Corner of Crain Highway & B.A. Blvd.
GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND
(410) 761-6366
Hide-A-Way Leathers
6713 Holabird Ave - Dundalk, MD
Mad Dog Graphics
7700 German Hill Rd • Baltimore, MD 21222
410.288.4777
www.MADDOGGRAPHICS.com
MCW IN THE NEWS:
MCW was recently featured in an article for the Baltimore Sun newspaper's website.
(written by Kevin Eck)
May 5, 2008
A wild night in Dundalk
It’s been a while – too long, actually – since I have been to an independent wrestling show, but I saw a good one last night, as Maryland Championship Wrestling had an event at North Point Plaza in Dundalk.
TNA stars James Storm and ODB were there, as was Joey Matthews (formerly Joey Mercury in WWE). Balls Mahoney – who was released by WWE a week ago – made an unadvertised appearance.
I videotaped interviews with Storm and ODB, which I will post later this week. I also caught up with – as “Mean” Gene Okerlund would say – my longtime, close, personal friend Axl Rotten, and I will post my videotaped interview with him as well.
The main event was a wild, falls-count-anywhere eight-man tag match in which Mahoney, Corporal Punishment (MCW owner Dan McDevitt), Danny Doring and Adam Flash defeated Matthews, MCW heavyweight champion Christian York, The Bruiser and Zachary Shane. The guys brawled all over the building, and if you weren’t paying attention, you just might have had Balls Mahoney landing in your lap.
During that match, heel wrestling announcer Joel Oresky, who is listed at 5 feet 6 and 165 pounds, took a wicked chair shot to the head from Mahoney. I don’t think taking such a blow is the smartest thing to do, but I give Oresky a lot of credit for suffering for his art. I caught a glimpse of him backstage after the show and he was legitimately woozy and had a nice knot on his forehead.
Everybody on the show worked hard, and I can’t overstate how much respect I have for the guys on the independent scene who are willing to put their bodies on the line for little pay simply because they love the business. If you ever get a chance to catch an MCW show, I definitely recommend it. MCW is one of the best-run independent promotions around, and that comes straight from several wrestlers who have worked on its shows.
It was announced last night that MCW’s Shamrock Cup will be held July 18-19 at The New Green Room in Dundalk. Among those scheduled to appear are Tammy “Sunny” Sytch, The Iron Sheik and Devon Storm (aka Crowbar) – another longtime, close, personal friend. The Iron Sheik is advertised to be doing a Q&A on the second day, and that alone should be worth the price of admission. For more information, go to marylandwrestling.com.
Other thoughts on last night’s show:
Storm, who worked as a babyface, put on an entertaining performance and seemed to be having a lot of fun in his victory over Champ Champaign. Storm interacted with fans during the match, including taking his opponent outside the ring and holding his arms so that kids in the audience could chop him in the chest. “The Tennessee Cowboy” allowed Champaign to get in a lot of offense before beating him. …
ODB’s victory was a little more one-sided, as she defeated Kylie Pierce in under five minutes. Pierce got a bloody nose in the bout. …
It’s not often that a ring announcer really stands out, but Larry Kennedy Phillips was just tremendous. This guy has more charisma than Tony Chimel, David Penzer and Justin Roberts combined. He started off the night with a spiel about the matches being “sanctioned and supervised by the state athletic commission,” which took me back to my youth when I watched WWWF ring announcers Gary Michael Capetta and Joe McCue give similar speeches on television on Saturday afternoons.
Phillips also did his routine in which he enthusiastically points out the fire exits – he even had his own “fire exits” T-shirts for sale. Who knew learning where the fire exits are could be so entertaining? Later, during the eight-man tag-team main event, Phillips got physically involved and delivered a Rock Bottom to Shane. …
Kelly Bell showed a lot of talent on the microphone when he hosted an interview segment with a new tag team called Team Stranglehold. Bell definitely is a charismatic heel with a quick wit. He also was sporting one of his new T-shirts, which are fantastic in a politically incorrect way. …
One of the best matches of the night saw Josh Daniels and Ruckus defeat The Best Around. Daniels and Ruckus executed some nice moves, and The Best Around, an effeminate tag team in pink tights, were good at getting heat from the crowd. …
Finally, I want to offer my condolences to Patrick Brick and Kimberly McDevitt. This past week, Brink – who wrestled in MCW before moving to Florida to train with Team 3D – lost his younger sister, and McDevitt – an MCW female personality – lost her father.
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