Tuesday, August 21, 2007

'As I See It' 8/20

AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets
PWBTS.comSo TNA's at it again.

First, by hiring everyone's favorite football felon (not named Michael Vick) Adam "Pacman" Jones and paying him a ton of money...then finding out he can't do anything physical due to the Tennessee Titans filing a lawsuit. They had to do the single most awkward looking set of skits with Jones in the history of wrestling.

Meanwhile, to pay for the salary of America's second favorite football felon, TNA released Jerry Lynn, Danny Basham, Damaja, Matt "Brother Runt" Hyson (aka Spike Dudley) and Matt Bentley. Lance Hoyt and Christy Hemme were "not brought in" for the last PPV and TV taping.

Yup. Even the most hardcore WWE mark could tell you that Jerry Lynn for Pacman is one helluva crappy trade-off.

Then, TNA managed to screw up something they had absolutely free...Alan Wojcik.

Alan Wojcik gave TNA free publicity for 5 years on dozens of websites ranging in size from PWBTS.com to Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer.com, and got treated like crap as a result.

Wojcik had an agreement with TNA's media relations department where he would cover the product like I was a sportswriter or beat writer for a sports team.

Then issues started coming up this past February phone call Media Department head Steven Godfrey, first in telling Wojcik not to post an interviews that wase so fluffy, I felt like I was inside a bottle of Downy. Then, eventually Godfrey got to the real issue, telling Wojcik he was "too good at your review work.”

After that fact was made public by this column, Wojcik got him the go-ahead to continue doing what he had been doing...ALLOWING him to give them free publicity far in excess of what they had been generating themselves to that point.

So fast forward to two weeks ago, where Ross Forman called and let Wojcik know his laptop was not going to be allowed in due to a "new policy". Wojcik went to the show, figuring that he could straighten out things as he had before. Meanwhile, the websites that use Wojcik's reports reported this all over the place. Wojick went to the show, only to see three mainstream reporters who were there to cover Pacman's debut, using laptops with wireless cards....using the same arrangement he had with TNA. Later that same evening, Wojcik got the same statement from Forman, although Forman wouldn't tell Wojcik who was responsible.

I'll say now what I said back in February: if I were an independent wrestling company that has illusions of being number two to WWE.... if I were a company that has pissed away millions upon millions of dollars...and who brought in football's second most favorite felon, yet still drew some of their lowest ratings ever for the Pacman "debut" on IMPACT; along with continuing PPV buyrates that are two-tenths of WWE's; I would get on my knees in the middle of Times Square, and kiss the ass of everyone that wanted to help me get out the word about my company wearing mint-flavored Chapstick if they wanted me to.

I damned sure would be pissing off someone like Alan, to the point that he's pulled his reports from all his sites. Way to go, TNA...you've just lost coverage for your TV tapings on every website except Richard Trionfo's PWinsider.com reports...even on Dave Meltzer's Wrestling Observer.com website.

It gets better...there's a former bigtime TNA fan...a fan on the level of an apologist, who is now organizing an "Ignore TNA Impact Initative". No, folks, it isn't me under a pseudonym, nor is it the above Wojcik.

Read this for yourself:

"...As you may or may not already be aware, there is a rapidly growing grass roots movement afoot among the internet wrestling fan community to boycott this Thursday's Impact program, airing on 8/16.

Dubbed the 'Ignore Impact Initiative', the approach and desired outcome is a positive one. The pro-active “voice of the people” is designed to send a clear, strong message to TNA management regarding widespread dissatisfaction over the recent booking trends and sharp swing back towards intelligence insulting, cheesy gimmickry and outright illogical marketing tactics. This, following an earlier summer series of shows where compelling wrestling based episodes were aired and tested - and without question proven beyond a shadow of doubt to garner consistently higher ratings for the promotion while offering itself as a true alternative for eager viewers.

This viral word-of-mouth boycott has quickly generated an amazingly strong reaction among thousands of frustrated wrestling fans and is spreading as we speak to thousands more. Starting within the talkimpact.com community on the evening of 8/15, the movement has within literally less than a 24 hour period spiked significant net traffic and publicity for the cause. This morning found multiple sports and wrestling hotlines, fan blogs and forums around the world discussing the crusade for change within TNA Wrestling.

We have received word that several people involved with the Nashville based promotion are on board 'off the record' and strongly supportive of this initiative for positive change within TNA creative."


Yup, sure looks like TNA has the pulse of its fanbase.

So, as a public service, here's the TNA Master of Media directions manual:

1) Piss off fans who spend THEIR time and THEIR money to post items on dozens of websites to get over TNA.

2) Get other fans mad enough that they start online mvements to boycott your flagship TV show.

3) Dismiss all online reports that don't genuflect at the altar of TNA as writers "being on the WWE payroll". Apparently my mail carrier in suburban South Jersey is still pocketing my checks. US Post Office security still hasn't gotten me my checks yet. Guess Alan Wojcik should start looking for his as well.

4) Dismiss critical fans at the live shows in Orlando by getting into "seeing the black helicopters coming paranoia" mode, and claiming critical fans are no more than "smart marks trying to take over the show".

5) Fire workers who are critical of your company to the online media.

Matt Bentley's contract recently expired, with the cause for his release termed to be to criticism of TNA on a recent episode of an online wrestling show. Seems Bentley acknowledged the poor morale PWBTS talked about months ago, owing to original TNA talent being upset that former WWE guys were getting bigger pushes. The most important comments may well have been the Bentley statement that "he has never been tested for drugs by TNA, nor does he know of anyone who has".

So much for Dixie Carter's comments about their wonderful drug testing program. I wonder how she plans to deal with a recent demand by a Congressional Committee that TNA provide information on their plan? Perhaps she'll try the "it's confidential" routine again.

By the way, in the future, if I get any snotty e-mails from TNA of the type I mentioned some months ago (the e-mail from one of their public personalities)... from here on they get printed in full with e-mail addresses and headers shown; just as I warn anyone sending e-mails can be done right on the main page of my PWBTS.com website. If someone chooses to embarass themselves in private, they have fair warning that they'll be embarassing themselves in public, too.

Until next time...

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BWO report 8/17, IWF, CWE report 8/18, NCW

Source: http://www.wrestleview.com

Tellin D. Truth sent this in:

QUICK BWO Southern State Results from 8-17 Hightstown, NJ

BWO Southern State
Friday August 17th
Hightstown, NJ
Quick Results
* Danny Danger's open challenge was answered by Dr. Callahan who made quick work of Danger with a Backdrop Driver.
* BWO Women's Champion Rebecca Payne Successfully defended her title against Roxie Cotton.
* BWO World Tag Team Champions Richie Rotten & Chaos defeated High Impact, Pretty Fly and the Silver Bullets to retain their gold. After the match there was a heated brawl between former champs Pretty Fly and the new champs.
* Vinny The Fixxer defeated Corey Kastle.
* "Candian Shooter" Tommy Forcer w/ JADEN defeated The Patriot via DQ
* "Puerto Rican Prodigy" Chrono Chris defeated Dan De Man to start up the second half of the show.
* Former BWO World Champion Draven Blaze defeated Ima Shiteed in a match that saw the whole crowd all over Shiteed.
* Kyle Smiley defeated Dave Logan, Zack Novack and "Top Prospect" Eric Alverado in a Fatal Four Way match
* What started out as Section 8 against "Motley" Mike Notar was interrupted by an angry Vince Steele. It was turned into a 3-way dance. Section 8 was able to hold on to his World title. After the match Steele snapped, and Section 8 told him any time any place!
* In the Main Event of the evening, in a HUGE Tag Team match: BWO United States Champion "Modern Day Enforcer" Eric Cooper and Reckless Youth were able to defeat "Dirty" Don Montoya and Anhell Gonzales
The BWO Southern State will be returning this fall to Hightstown, NJ! Keep checking back for more updates!

http://njwrestling.proboards41.com




IWF sent this in:

Rhino, Necro Butcher, Corporal Robinson, Mr. Insanity, C.J. Otis, Tyler Black, CK3 and ? for the vancant IWF Title

For the IWF Tag Team Titles: IWF Tag Team Champions The Soul Shooters vs. "The Original Gangsta" New Jack & "The most dangerous man in Michigan" The DBA

Plus for the 1st ever IWF Six Man Tag Team Titles:
Truth Martini, Amazing N8 and a partner of their choice vs. Frankie The Face, "The Hype Jimmy Shalwin and "Richie Boy" Breyer Wellington and much more!!




Aaron Patton sent this in:

Carolina Wrestling Entertainment
Saturday Night ~ August 18th
Burlington National Guard Armory
Burlington North Carolina
"Revenge" Results...

* "Hardcore Hero" Dick Foley Defeated Aaron "By Godd" Devil to become the #1 Contender to the CWE Heavyweight Title held by "Cowboy"Willie Watts...
* CWE Divas Champion Naudia Defeated Brokeback Tobi...
* Hangtime Defeated Jay Synn in a Special Grudge Match...
* Mexican Superstar La Fletcha Dfeated Otto Shwanz....
* CWE Tag Team Champions UNOD Defeated DZ Hyde and Cletus Bass (After the match, Cletus along with Buddy Langley truned on DZ and kidnapped Lil DZ and left the building)...
* CWE Revoltion Champion Rick Link Defeated Justin Feeche and ScrapYard Dog in a Body Bag Match (Putting Feeche in the Body Bag) After the match, Scrapyard Challenged Link to a Dog Collar Thumbtack Match for the Revulion Title on September 15th...
* Justin Duke Retianed the CWE Cruiserweight Title in The Suicide 7 Double Ladder Match, Jay Synn and That Guy Dave both tore the RLL Title Contract in half and will now wrestle on Sept. 15th to see who gets the title match...

Next Show: September 15th at the Burlington Armory




NCW sent this in:

Tickets for NCW's big Nov.3 extravaganza with
Bruno Sammartino,
will go on sale at selected outlets on TUESDAY,
AUG 21. @ 4:00pm
Tickets will be available Tuesday at the following locations.
Lion Bowl 717-244-6215, and Buck's Variety Store 717-246-6404Also, for the first time, you will be able to purchase tickets via phone and for delivery, using your VISA , MASTERCARD , or DISCOVER card by calling
Buck's Variety and using the BUCKLINE at 717-578-8413.

Tickets will be available in our other outlets through out the next week

For those who may have missed the following post, please read for additional info....

NCW returns Sat. Nov. 3rd to YORK, Pa with
The One, The Only,

The LIVING LEGEND
BRUNO SAMMARTINO

NCW storms back to town, and drops anchor at The York County Technical School { Formerly known as the York Vo-Tech Senior High School } 2179 S. Queen St {immediately off the Queen St. exit on Rt 30}

Tickets to officially go on sale, AUGUST 21 & will be available at Lion Bowl 717-244-6215, and Buck's Variety Store 717-246-6404 with numerous other outlets to be announced.

Also, for the first time, you will be able to purchase tickets via phone and for delivery, using your VISA , MASTERCARD , or DISCOVER card by calling Buck's Variety and using the BUCKLINE at 717-578-8413.

NCW is predicting another overflow crowd, and as always tickets will go FAST.

Get them early !!!

Another early signing by NCW for this event...
"The 1st Lady of Pro Wrestling"
MISSY HYATT

It has also been announced that the popular tandem of Marshal Law & The Lovebug will put the NCW Tag Team titles on the line !

NCW is also putting the final touches on a contract that that will see the prestigious WPW Light Heavyweight title defended at this monster event. This will prove to be a very historic match, as never before has an organizational belt from another federation, been defended on NCW soil, inside an NCW ring.

Many more details to come on this one.

Can't forget those gorgeous NCW Ring Card Hotties !!!

Also, NCW has taken it upon themselves to plan your entire evening on November 3rd. That's right ! Fans will join the NCW crew for a private post match party, directly across the street at TAILGATOR'S & SUBS UNLIMITED PLUS.

We will be occupying both sides of the Restaurant and Bar, so ALL ages will be able join in on the fun!

Food & drink specials will be offered as you wind down the evening with all your favorite NCW superstars.

TONS of Information still to come ! For all the action, all the additions, all the announcements, check in at WWW.NCWZONE.COM

Also feel free to E-Mail our office at NCW2BRUTAL@Yahoo.com

Saturday, August 18, 2007

NYWC

Source: http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com

The New York Wrestling Connection, is LIVE, Saturday, August 25, as the NYWC returns to Deer Park and presents Point of No Return! The venue is:

Deer Park Community Center
41 Homer Avenue, Deer Park, New York
For additional information, please call 631-667-NYWC (6992)

DOORS OPEN: 7:00 PM / BELL TIME: 8:00 PM

Tickets are priced as follows, and are available right here at NYWCwrestling.com or at the door on the night of the event:

Advance Tickets (online): $12
General Admission (at the door): $15

NYWC TAG TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP
The Angus Brothers vs Maverick & Plazma (c)

In one of the night’s featured matches, Maverick & Plazma will defend their newly won titles against the very duo they defeated to claim the belts in the first place. The Angus Brothers, who were the second team eliminated in last month’s title match, will have first crack at a rematch, and will no doubt be a tremendous challenge for the new champs. Danny and Billy have made remarkable strides as a tag team, and their alliance with Prince Charles, Mega, Francois Lynn and Ahmad Akbar only makes them that much more formidable. With the Foreign Legion at ringside and the Angus Brothers thirsting for revenge, can Maverick & Plazma possibly will themselves to victory once again?

NYWC HI-FI CHAMPIONSHIP
Alex Reynolds vs Javi-Air (c)

The NYWC HI-FI Championship will be on the line, when Javi-Air takes on first-time HI-FI challenger and collar-poppin’ sensation, “Yours Truly” Alex Reynolds. Javi has proven time and time again that he is the real deal in the HI-FI division, and the odds seem to be in his favor against the rookie Reynolds. The X factor, of course, is Dan Barry, Reynolds’ tag team partner, who will no doubt make his presence known at ringside. Javi-Air will have to pull out all the stops if he hopes to retain his belt, and with Reynolds seeking the spotlight and Barry shifting the scales, this might prove to be a much tougher challenge than expected!

SINGLES MATCH
Benny Martinez vs Dan Barry
Though nobody would be surprised to see Dan Barry at ringside during the HI-FI title match, he is also scheduled for sanctioned in-ring action against another HI-FI contender, the up-and-coming Benny Martinez. Since his tag team partnership with Bruno Marciano dissolved, Benny has been making his mark in the singles arena, and what better way to prove yourself than by taking on a seasoned NYWC veteran? But Dan Barry has seen it all in the NYWC, from submission bouts to the Psycho Circus, so if Martinez hopes to take him down, he will need to bring his “A” game for sure!

SINGLES MATCH
Tony Burma vs Bruno Marciano

“Big Time” Tony Burma, fresh off his victory over former tag team partner Mike Spinelli, will be in action as he takes on Bruno Marciano one-on-one. Now that he has pledged his allegiance to “Mr. Entertainment” Vitko and his cohorts, Burma is primed to take a shot at gold once again, but his road must first go through Marciano. But Bruno is no mere bump in Burma’s path… he is vying for contender status himself, and he hopes to bring Big Time’s train to a grinding halt!

*Additional matches to be announced. Card subject to change.*

ICW

Source: http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com

SATURDAY AUGUST 18th, 2007
Big Spring Area Community Center
2 Chestnut St.
Newville, PA 17241
BELLTIME: 7:30 PM
Ringside Tickets: $20 .00
General Admission: $15.00

IWC World Heavyweight Title Match:
Dennis Gregory defends against “Sweet N Sour” Larry Sweeney
While Dennis Gregory was in the ring on the mic this past Saturday at Summer Sizzler 4, he ran down several members of the IWC roster, including then-Super Indy Champion “Sweet N Sour” Larry Sweeney. A little later in the night, during Sweeney’s title defense against “Fabulous” John McChesney, Sweeney was attacked on the floor by Gregory. The IWC Champion ran Sweeney’s face into the ring post, busting him open behind the ref’s back. Gregory climbed in the ring and apparently “sealed the deal” with the newest member of Gregory’s Unholy Alliance, John McChesney. McChesney later went on to win the title, much to the delight of Gregory. While Sweeney got his shot at McChesney on July 21st in a baseball bat match, he still wants a crack at Denny Gregory for busting him open, which later led to his downfall in the match. So IWC offficials have decided to sign “Sweet N Sour” Larry Sweeney in a grudge match with Dennis Gregory for August 18th in Newville, PA, and it’s for the IWC World Heavyweight Title!

“The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe vs. “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles
Two IWC and TNA favorites will be meeting for the first time in IWC in 2 years. “The Samoan Submission Machine” Samoa Joe took on “The Baddest Man in IWC” Raymond Rowe this Saturday night in the most anticipated match of 2007, and came out on top the victor. But on August 18th, he’ll be taking on his old rival, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles. These men have met many times outside of IWC, including memorable matches in TNA, including the finals of the 2005 Super X Cup, which Joe also won. The credentials of either man read a mile long. Joe has 3 X-Division titles, the longest ROH World title reign ever, was the first man to win both ROH World and Pure titles, was the longest reigning UPW Heavyweight Champion, and much much more. Styles has 4 X-Division titles, 2 IWC Super Indy titles, 3 NWA World Heavyweight Titles, 3 NWA Tag Team Titles, and much much more. They meet one more time inside the IWC ring, this time at Newville Knockout 3 on August 18th, 2007. Big Spring Community Center will have to strengthen the foundations as this match might just blow the roof off!

IWC Tag Team Title Match:
The Gambino Brothers defend against The Cleveland Mafia, Johnny Gargano & Michael Facade, and Jason Gory & Justin Idol
As you may have seen in the backstage segment on IWCwrestling.com featuring Ray Rowe, J-Rocc, and Samoa Joe, Raymond Rowe wants to get gold back into the Cleveland Mafia. While J-Rocc wants him to go after the IWC World Heavyweight Title, Rowe has his sights focused on the IWC Tag Team Titles once again. He has gone to IWC officials and requested a shot at the tag team titles, so on August 18th at Newville Knockout, they will get the chance. Jason Gory and Shiima Xion, collectively known as BabyFace Fire, were set to receive an IWC Tag Team Title shot at Newville Knockout 3 on August 18th. That is, until Shiima Xion had a bottle smashed over his head by Marshall Gambino. Shiima was in the hospital, having small shards of glass removed from his face, and doctors gave him four weeks until he could return to the ring. IWC officials, not wanting to cancel the three-way dance for Newville, inserted former champs Michael “The Bomber” Facade & Johnny Gargano into the match with Tag champs, The Gambino Brothers, and The Cleveland Mafia. Gargano & Facade defeated The Mafia at the tail end of a Tag Title Gauntlet back at Super Indy VI to win the belts, right after the Mafia pinned the Gambinos to eliminate them. Then, two months later at Summer Sizzler 4, the Gambinos won the belts back from Facade & Gargano. It made sense to insert them into this match, giving them the rematch for the belts, plus giving J-Rocc & Ray Rowe a chance to avenge their loss to the new tandem from Super Indy VI. But now, not wanting to pass up his shot at regaining the belts, Jason Gory has gone to IWC officials, asking to be put into the match again. Gory wanted revenge for what the Gambinos did to his partner, and he would go to any length he could. That’s where “The Aerial Icon” Justin Idol comes in. Idol, a good friend of Xion & Gory, offered Gory his services in the match, making it a four-way dance! Idol & Gory have teamed up with success in the tri-state area before, winning tag gold for several companies. Call them BabyFace Harassment, call them Sexual Fire. Whatever you call them, they’re now getting a shot at the IWC Tag Team Titles in Newville!

Rematch from Ellsworth Basebrawl 2007:
“Balls Hot” Troy Lords vs. “The Havana Pitbull” Ricky Reyes
This will be the fourth match between these two men. They first met in the Super Indy V tournament semi-finals, where Lords won out with a brainbuster. Then, at Throwdown / Stay Down this past April, then-IWC Champion Reyes met then-Super Indy Champion Lords in the first ever meeting of the two singles champions in IWC history. Reyes came out on top with his dragon sleeper submission. On July 21st at Ellsworth Basebrawl 2007, Reyes and Lords met onc emore, both men needing a victory after losing their belts and subsequent matches at Summer Sizzler 4 against Dennis Gregory and Azrieal, respectively. Reyes dropped Lords on his head with a sickening Cradle Breaker, and scored the victory. As Lords got revenge on Azrieal for his loss at Summer Sizzler 4, he now wants to avenge his other loss in July, this time against Reyes one more time. Ellsworth saw what these two had, now it’s time for Newville to brace itself for Reyes vs. Lords: Round 4!

Grudge Match:
HENTAI vs. “The Shooter” Brent Albright
At No Excuses 3, HENTAI was ousted from the “New Unholy Alliance” as the group dropped the name, and HENTAI, altogether. He was obviously questioning the union from the start. At Summer Sizzler 4, as the group came together, HENTAI was stand-offish and even denied a show of goodwill from Steven Colter as Colter held the ropes open for HENTAI. Then, at Ellsworth Basebrawl 2007, HENTAI declined to choose a member of the Alliance as his tag partner, instead going with an associate of his old friend Delirious, Daizee Haze. At No Excuses 3, HENTAI told the new Alliance that he felt uncomfortable in this position, and he felt that there was no Unholy Alliance without Shirley Doe and HENTAI. Dennis Gregory, taking exception to the comment, said “If you’re not with us, you’re just like the Unholy Alliance… you’re dead!” And with that, the group turned their back on the original member, HENTAI. Sebastian Dark delivered a one-man con-chair-to to HENTAI’s arm, injuring it. Later in the night, as Brent Albright’s opponent, Jon Bolen, was nowhere to be seen, HENTAI stepped up and took on “The Shooter”. It was a valiant effort by the first ever Super Indy Champion, but Albright targeted his injured arm, and finished him off with the Crowbar armbar submission. Now, with his arm two-weeks healthy, HENTAI wants a rematch with Albright in Newville, PA! IWC officials were glad to sign the grudge match, and now it’s on for Newville Knockout 3!

“DeeeeLicious” Jimmy DeMarco vs. Newville’s own Ian Jordan
IWCwrestling.com received late-breaking news that one half of the Hollywood Balds and a member of The Family, “DeeeeLicious” Jimmy DeMarco, has demanded a match for Newville Knockout 3 this Saturday night. Furious that the Balds were the only regular IWC tag team not included on the card at Big Spring Area Community Center, DeMarco demanded a match against anybody Newville had to offer. As luck would have it, IWC Promoter Norm Connors was talking with a young upstart from the Newville area about competing on his first-ever IWC live event. Ian Jordan just made his professional wrestling debut for Buckeye Pro Wrestling in Ohio this past May. A product of Shark Boy’s wrestling school, he has recently competed for Pro Wrestling Entertainment in Pennsylvania, making his debut against one-half of Chikara’s Campeones de Parejas, Icarus. Since this youngster was looking for a shot at wrestling for IWC, and DeMarco was demanding a match, IWC Promoter Norm Connors signed it! It will be Jimmy DeMarco vs. Ian Jordan this Saturday night in Newville!

PLUS
WWE Legend THE PATRIOT will return to IWC at Newville!

And, all the fun and surprises you’ve come to expect from IWC!!!
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Tickets to Newville Knockout 3 and other IWC live events are already on sale, including:

TBA - September 8th, 2007 - Elizabeth, PA

Revengeance 4! - October 13th, 2007 - Elizabeth, PA

November Pain 3 - November 11th, 2007 - Elizabeth, PA

Tickets can be reserved safely and security online using your credit or debit card by visiting IWCwrestling.com, or by calling 412-542-5170!
*****
The International Wrestling Cartel has been western-Pennsylvania’s largest and most exciting wrestling promotion for almost 6 years, and has grown large enough to warrant a weekly local TV show as well as VHS & DVD distribution deals with ROHwrestling.com and smartmarkvideo.com . Using a healthy dose of established talent like “The Shooter” Brent Albright, AJ Styles, Ricky Reyes, Delirious, and Low Ki (aka TNA’s Senshi), along with an impressive array of fast-rising local talent such as Sterling James Keenan, The Gambino Brothers Moving Company, Jason Gory, Shiima Xion, and “Fabulous” John McChesney, IWC has grown to become one of the most successful indy promotions today. For more information go to www.IWCwrestling.com.

AWF (Australia)

Source: http://www.onlineworldofwrestling.com

Welcome to the latest AWF News Update. Thanks to those that were on our paper mail out and have converted to email!

AWF RANKINGS AUGUST 2007

AWF Australasian Champion: TNT

1. “The Polynesian Warrior” Mana

2. Lebo Ceda

3. Gamma

4. Super Shenron

5. Steve Ravenous

AWF Young Lion’s Champion: Powerhouse Theo

1. “Dr Waxhead” Adam Hoffman

2. Toxin

3. The Captain

4. Harry Hardshaw

5. Bluey Bonza

AWF Tag Team Champions: Platinum Players: JT Robinson & Kid Dynamite

1. Surf Club: Scotty Club & Adam Hoffman

2. Random Letters: Chris X & Massive Q

3. Black Venum: Zander Bathory & Toxin

4. Pub Rockers: Jimmy Daniels & Bluey Bonza

5. Ouch, that Hurts: Mike Burr & Cletus Blood

UPCOMING AWF LIVE EVENTS

AWF WRESTLING

“ALL PUMPED UP & READY TO GO!”

@ CARDIFF PANTHERS

FRIDAY 24 AUGUST, 2007

The Australasian Wrestling Federation (AWF) makes its return to Cardiff Panthers and is “All Pumped Up and Ready To Go!” for Friday 24th August with a huge evening of pro-wrestling action, featuring Australia’s top professional wrestlers and international visitors.

The AWF will deliver 2 1/2 hours 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.

The Cardiff line up will showcase all AWF Championships being defended, and special feature bouts, to make the event a massive 8 bout super card.

The AWF Australasian Championship will be on the line, when Sydney’s TNT, defends his title against New Zealand’s premier pro-wrestler, Mana “The Polynesian Warrior”.

TNT has been on an undefeated streak, defeating the world’s best as AWF Australasian Champion. On 8 July at Cardiff Panther’s he impressively defeated Japan’s Ryo Saito, and announced that he would defeat New Zealand’s Mana, proving he truly is the best wrestler in Australasia.

Mana has been in the USA wrestling the likes of Sabu and Tommy Dreamer, and will make his AWF debut in Cardiff. Mana is known for his tribal face paint, war dance and hardcore wrestling style, and has earned an AWF Championship shot due to his tremendous track record.

Both men’s impressive recent form, experience and world travelled credentials shall make this an exciting and heart pounding title bout.

In the other singles title bout on the card, Powerhouse Theo will defend his Young Lion’s Championship against Newcastle area’s very own, “Dr Waxhead” Adam Hoffman.

Hoffman won the chance to face Theo at the July 8 Cardiff event when he defeated 3 other under 25 year old contender’s to gain the title shot.

Theo has been facing all that the Young Lion’s division can throw at him, taking on all comers, and defeating them soundly.

The Hoffman versus Theo clash could come down to hometown support in the end. If the enthusiastic Cardiff crowd can get behind Hoffman enough, they may just see their first home town AWF Champion.

Another huge under card is planned for Cardiff, which will feature intriguing and exciting match ups such as a The Tag Team Championship’s being defended with “The Platinum Players” Kid Dynamite & JT Robinson taking on Chris X & Massive Q. Three way contenders bout will see Harry Hardshaw, Steve Ravenous & Taipan go at it in a heavyweight showdown. Returning from Canada, Jason Helton will battle the AWF enforcement of Jay Law. Party goer Scotty Club will face off with unpopular clown, Il Cognito. There will also be a three way match featuring Bluey Bonza, Rob The Scientist & Zander Bathory, plus rounding out the card will see singles action pitting “Raging” Nick Ferno against newcomer, the punk like tiger, Mike Vandall.

“AWF All Pumped up & Ready to Go!” 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 at Cardiff Panthers.

We advise to book early to avoid disappointment as recent AWF events have been turn away sell outs. Tickets on sale now at the club.

AWF PRO-WRESTLING PRESENTS “ALL PUMPED UP & READY TO GO @ CARDIFF PANTHERS”
FRIDAY 24 AUGUST, 2007 -7 PM DOORS, 7:30 PM BELLTIME
CARDIFF PANTHERS, CNR MUNIBUNG & PENDLEBURY RDS, CARDIFF, NSW
TICKETS: RINGSIDE: $25, GENERAL: $15

TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE CLUB
PH: 4979 1900 OR AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE

SHOW INFO: The AWF will deliver over 2 hours of action packed sports entertainment suitable for all ages in a huge 8 bout card that will showcase a variety of different matches, fighting styles and characters.

AWF WRESTLING

ALL PUMPED UP & READY TO GO

@ BLACKTOWN RSL

SAT 25 AUGUST, 2007

The Australasian Wrestling Federation (AWF) makes its return to Blacktown RSL Club and is “All Pumped Up and Ready To Go!” for Saturday 25 August with a huge evening of pro-wrestling action, featuring Australia’s top professional wrestlers and international visitors.

The third event at Blacktown for the 2007 will showcase all AWF Championships being defended, and special feature bouts, to make the event a massive 7 bout super card.

The AWF Australasian Championship will be on the line, when Sydney’s TNT, defends his title against, “The Butcher of Beirut”, Lebanon’s Lebo Ceda.

Ceda has been undefeated for months in the AWF, cheating and defeating all comers. At Penrith on 6 July, Ceda downed Massive Q to become number 1 contender for the AWF Championship.

TNT has also been on an undefeated streak, defeating the world’s best, and recently returned from a successful tour of Japan.

Both men’s form will make this a very evenly fought bout. Ceda will definitely have the size advantage, TNT the experience advantage. It will no doubt make for an exciting and unpredictable bout.

In another main event “Platinum Player” Steve Ravenous of Blacktown will face the challenge of New Zealand’s premier pro-wrestler, Mana “The Polynesian Warrior”.

Ravenous has been wrestling the best in the AWF and leading his gang of thugs, “The Platinum Players” to victory across Australia.

Mana has been in the USA wrestling the likes of Sabu and Tommy Dreamer, and will make his Sydney debut at Blacktown. Mana is known for his crazy anything goes style of wrestling, and will excite fans with his tribal face paint, war dance and hardcore wrestling style.

This will be a hard hitting bout between two heavyweights looking to gain future Championship shots.

Another huge under card is planned which will feature intriguing and exciting match ups such as a 4 Way Contender’s Bout pitting Jay Law, Mark Hilton, Il Cognito & Billy Flyswat against each other. The Young Lion’s Championship bout will see Powerhouse Theo defend against the lethal Toxin. The Tag Team Championship’s will be on the line also with “The Platinum Players” Kid Dynamite & JT Robinson defending against “The Surf Club” Adam Hoffman & Scotty Club. There will also be a three way “Australian Rules” match featuring Bluey Bonza, The Captain & Jimmy Daniels, plus singles action pitting the muscular Taipan against newcomer, the punk like tiger, Mike Vandall.

“AWF All Pumped up & Ready to Go!” 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 at Blacktown RSL.

We advise to book early to avoid disappointment as recent AWF events have been turn away sell outs.

AWF PRO-WRESTLING PRESENTS “ALL PUMPED UP & READY TO GO @ BLACKTOWN RSL”
SAT 25 AUGUST, 2007 -7 PM BELLTIME
BLACKTOWN RSL CLUB, SECOND AVE, BLACKTOWN, NSW
TICKETS: RINGSIDE: $25, GENERAL: $15
TICKETS ON SALE NOW AT THE CLUB
PH: 9622 5222 OR AT THE DOOR IF AVAILABLE

SHOW INFO: The AWF will deliver 2 1/2 hours 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.

AWF LIVE EVENTS RESULTS AUGUST

AWF DTF - Devlin’s 21st!

Fri 3 August, 2007

Salvationa Army Hall

Parramatta, NSW

Attendence: 100

Lebo Ceda b Jimmy Daniels, YLC: Powerhouse Theo b Rob Best, Surf Club b Mike Vandal & Il Cognito, Jay Law b Bluey Bonza, TNT, Chris X & Billy Flyswat b Steve Ravenous, JT Robinson & Kid Dynamite.

Notes:

- Show was a 21st Birthday Bash celebration for AWF supporter Daniel Evans.

- Il Cognito repremanded Mike Vandal after their tag team bout loss.

- TNT, Flyswat & X invited birthday man Dan Evans into ring after bout to celebrate.

- Fun show, with a receptive audience. AWF Thanks those who attended.

AWF Global Attack Melbourne

Sat 11 August, 2007

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre

Melbourne, VIC

Attendence: 250

Results:

Billy Flyswat b Jay Law, Mike Burr & Cletus Blood b Chris Trance & Champaign Pyro, Spike Steele b Jay Andrews & Mad Dog Mcrea, Billy Kidman b Steve Ravenous, Young Lion’s Title: Powerhouse Theo b Slex, AWF Tag Titles: JT Robinson & Kid Dynamite b Krackerjack & Logan, AWF Title: TNT b Lee Starr, Masato Tanaka b Steve Corino

Notes:

- Disappointingly small, but sometimes vocal crowd at the classy MSAC venue.

- All AWF titles were successfully defended.

- Champaign Pyro made his AWF debut, and turned 18 a few days earlier.

- Slex was all riled up after his Young Lion’s loss to Powerhouse Theo, and will take time off for a world trip that will include USA and Europe.

- Lee Starr returned to wrestling after a stint honoing his craft with Lance Storm in Canada. He was unsuccessful in his bid at the AWF Title against TNT.

- Miss Bo was in the corner of Steve Corino for the main event, and interfered many times, ultimately backfiring, causing Corino to be set up for a short stiff running forearm whilst down to lead to the pin.

- AWF will return to Melbourne later in 2007.

AWF Global Attack Sydney
Sun 12 August, 2007

UNSW Roundhouse

Kensington, NSW

Attendence: 150

Results:

Young Lion’s Title: Powerhouse Theo b Harry Hardshaw, Steve Ravenous b Massive Q, Il Cognito b Jay Law b Billy Flyswat, AWF Title: TNT NC Masato Tanaka, AWF Tag Titles: JT Robinson & Kid Dynamite b Bluey Bonza & The Captain, Lebo Ceda b Mark Hilton, Billy Kidman b Steve Corino

Notes:

- Disappointingly small, but animated crowd.

- Powerhouse Theo was successful in downing Ireland’s Harry Hardshaw in strong fashion, bringing his young Lion’s reign up to five months at the next event.

- Il Cognito’s 3 way victory put him back in the winners circle and rankings contention.

- In the TNT Vs Tanaka bout, after an evenly fought AWF Australasian Title match, both men were down, allowing Steve Corino to enter and interfere using a chain on both men causing the no contest. Billy Kidman stormed the ring and made the save for TNT & Tanaka, wielding a chair.

- Lebo Ceda upset Mark Hilton pinning him, after his Leb 5. Ceda spoke on the mic for the first time ever, and shouted that he would take the AWF Title at Blacktown. Hilton’s ankle was injured during the bout and was swollen up afterwoods.

- In the main event, Billy Kidman pinned Steve Corino. After much cheating from Corino & Miss Bo, TNT came out to protest and distracted the referee, allowing Masato Tanaka to score a roaring elbow, and Kidman a BK bomb leading to the pin. Kidman, TNT & Tanaka celebrated afterwoods.

- Next AWF Sydney event is Blacktown RSL on 25 August, headlined by AWF Title bout: TNT Vs Lebo Ceda, Steve Ravenous Vs Mana, AWF Tag Titles: Platinum Players Vs Surf Club, and YLC: Powerhouse Theo Vs Toxin.

AWF NEWSWIRE

- Global Attack has come and gone. AWF thanks those loyal fans that showed up. Despite increased advertising and promotion, crowd numbers were down on usual attendences. As one of our loyal fans please spread the word about AWF to any friends and family to ensure that we are able to present the highest quality events featuring Australian and international talent.

- The 193cm, 140 kg monster that is Mana is set to debut in AWF, and will no doubt make his impression felt against Steve Ravenous & TNT at the All Pumped Up and Ready To Go events.
For those of you who are yet to see “The Polynesian Warrior” here is a clip of him in action destroying 2 men.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mBdPu9BpMYA

Be sure to be at Cardiff 24/8 and Blacktown 25/8 to witness the presence and phenom of Mana in person.

- Dragon Gate Japan stars Gamma & Super Shenron will compete in AWF from October 5-7 as part of the October WrestleFest events.
* Gamma is the top Rudo (Rulebreaker) in DG, and is the head of the Muscle Outlaw’s contingent. He says he is coming for TNT’s AWF Title, and to make an impact in AWF.
* Super Shenron is one of the premier high fliers in DragonGate, and is an exciting up and comer in Japanese wrestling. His spectacular moves will no doubt mystify audiences, and he will be sure to be a crowd pleaser in October.

- There will be a huge announcement at the All Pumped Up and Ready to Go! events regarding the headliner coming to AWF for the October WrestleFest. This announcement will be huge, so make sure you attend these events to be the first to hear the news officially!

- Harry Hardshaw is all riled up after his loss to Powerhouse Theo at Global Attack, and has sent word that he is rallying the troops from his homeland in Ireland for an assault on all titles in the AWF. Stay tuned to hear of future developments.

- AWF DVDs of International Assault are now available at AWF Live events, and also new AWF T-Shirts.

IA DVD info is below:
Titles available by posting a cheque or money order made to AWF Wrestling: PO Box 473, Plumpton, NSW, 2761 Please enclose your name, address, email and phone number so we can contact you.

Australian Wrestling Federation / World Series Wrestling

International Assault 2 Pro-Wrestling Sydney

Fri 1 June, 2007

University of New South Wales - Kensington, NSW, Australia

4 Way: Taipan Vs Scotty Club Vs Captain Vs Chris X, YLC: Powerhouse Theo Vs Steve Ravenous, Austin Aries Vs Il Cognito, AWF Title: TNT Vs Billy Kidman, Kid Kash Vs Mark Hilton, AWF Tag Titles: JT Robinson & Kid Dynamite Vs Massive Q & Billy Flyswat, WSW Crowning: Bryan Danielson Vs Nigel McGinness.

$30 Postage Included

Australian Wrestling Federation / World Series Wrestling

International Assault 2 Pro-Wrestling Melbourne

Sat 2 June, 2007

Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Albert Park, Vic, Australia

YLC 3 Way: Powerhouse Theo Vs Cletus Blood Vs Billy Flyswat, Kid Kash Vs Mad Dog Mcrea, Surf Club Vs Bastard Brothers, AWF Title: TNT Vs Austin Aries, Billy Kidman Vs Mark Hilton, JT Robinson & Kid Dynamite Vs Spike Steele & Mike Burr, WSW Title: Bryan Danielson Vs Nigel McGuinness.

$30 Postage Included

Australian Wrestling Federation / World Series Wrestling

International Assault 2 Pro-Wrestling Newcastle

Sun 3 June, 2007

Newcastle Panthers, Newcastle, NSW, Australia

YLC 3 Way: Powerhouse Theo Vs Zander Bathory Vs Billy Flyswat, Nigel McGuinness Vs Steve Ravenous, Il Cognito Vs Jason Helton, AWF Title: TNT Vs Kid Kash, Mark Hilton Vs Austin Aries, AWF Tag Titles: JT Robinson & Kid Dynamite Vs Surf Club, WSW Title: Billy Kidman Vs Bryan Danielson

$30 Postage Included

Special!! IA DVD 3 Pack (Syd, Melb & Newcastle) - $75!! (Postage Included)

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UPCOMING AWF AUGUST EVENTS:

Fri 24 August- 7:30pm: Cardiff Panthers, Cardiff, NSW

Sat 25 August- 7pm: Blacktown RSL, Blacktown, NSW

More to be announced soon!!

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For up to date AWF news, show info and merchandise please visit www.awfwrestling.com.au

American Championship Pro Wrestling

Source: http://www.pwbts.com

American Championship Pro Wrestling
Saturday, August 18th, 2007
VFW Post 1451
South River, NJ
08882-1154

Doors open at 6pm. Bell time is 7pm.

Tickets are
10$ - GA
7$ - Kids 13 and under.

Already announced is:

ACPW Internet TV Champion Tyler Hyman Cloud vs Vinny Hoffa.

ACPW Hardcore Champion Southern Enforcer vs LSD in a dog collar match.

ACPW Junior Heavyeight Champion Reckless Youth vs Tony Gambino.

Crazii Shea vs Korpse in a no dq match. This feud is tied up 1-1 with Shea
winning one in Philadelphia back in May, and Korpse winning one in Delaware back
in June. This will be the tie breaking bout.

Also on the show will be ACPW Heavweight Champion Patch, Big Slam, Kwame, Guilty
Conscience, Roxie Cotton, PR Bad Boy, and many many more.

RoH

Source: http://www.pwbts.com

Ring Of Honor returns to Hartford, CT and the Connecticut Expo Center on Friday, August 24 with an 8:00 pm belltime. The Connecticut Expo Center is located at 265 Reverend Moody Overpass, Hartford, CT.

Directions
From Points East and West of Hartford: I-84 to I-91 North. Exit 33 (Jennings Road). At the end of the ramp, take a left. At the second light, take a left onto Weston Street. At the second light, take a right onto New Road. The entrance to the Connecticut Expo Center will be on your left.

From Points South of Hartford: I-91 North to Exit 33 (Jennings Road). At the end of the ramp, take a left. At the second light, take a left onto Weston Street. At the second light, take a right onto New Road. The entrance to the Connecticut Expo Center will be on your left.

From Point North of Hartford: I-91 South to Exit 33 (Jennings Road). At the end of the ramp, take a right. At the first light, take a left onto Weston Street. At the second light, take a right onto New Road. The entrance to the Connecticut Expo Center will be on your left.

Tickets
Tickets are available via ROHwrestling.com or by calling (215) 781-2500.

World Tag Team Title Steel Cage Match
Jay and Mark Briscoe defend vs. Kevin Steen and El Generico

Steel Cage Match
Jack Evans vs. Roderick Strong

ROH World Title Elimination Match
Takeshi Morishima vs. Claudio Castagnoli vs. Brent Albright

Special Challenge Match
Adam Pearce (with Shane Hagadorn) vs. BJ Whitmer vs. Nigel McGuinness vs. Delirious

The Ring of Honor debut of PAC
PAC vs. Bryan Danielson

Chris Hero with super agent Larry Sweeney, SHIMMER Champion Sara Del Rey, Tank Toland & Bobby Dempsey takes on Hallowicked.

Plus more to be announced with: The Resilience of Austin Aries, Erick Stevens, and Matt Cross, Davey Richards of the No Remorse Corps, Daizee Haze, plus more to be added!!!

Ring Of Honor then returns to Manhattan on Saturday, August 25 (7:30 pm belltime) at the Manhattan Center (Grand Ballroom), located at 311 West 34th Street, New York, NY

Matches
ROH World Title Match
Takeshi Morishima (if still champion) defends vs. Bryan Danielson

World Tag Team Title-2/3 Falls Match
Jay & Mark Briscoe vs. Kevin Steen and El Generico

Austin Aries vs. Jack Evans vs. Roderick Strong

Mike Quackenbush and Jigsaw vs. The Resilience's Matt Cross and Erick Stevens

PAC vs. Davey Richards

Tickets
Tickets are available via ROHwrestling.com or by calling (215) 781-2500.

Directions
By New York subway:
The Manhattan Center is easily accessible by New Yorkers via Penn Station on the 1, 2, 3, A, B, C, D, E, F, J, N, Q, R, Z , F, and D trains.

By Long Island Railroad
Take the Long Island Railroad to Pennsylvania Station, walk through Penn Station and walk a half block westbound on 34th Street.

New Jersey Mass Transit
The Manhattan Center is accessible directly via ALL NJ Transit commuter train lines (with the exception of the Bergen County and Raritan Valley lines, on which riders can transfer at via the Secaucus Transfer or Newark Penn Station).

Go to NJ Transit.com for information. The Manhattan Center is also accessible via PATH trains at Journal Square Station in Newark. Go to this link for information.