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Golden Circle: Missing Moondog
February 9, 2010
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By Greg Anthony
The other night here in town I ran into James Booker, one of Moondog Spot’s sons, we chit chatted, talked a little wrestling, shook hands and said goodbye. As he was walking away I began thinking how much his Dad helped me. I thought about how much his Dad helped a lot of us in this area. Everyone here has a “Moondog Story” and I’m sure a lot of you out there are missing Moondog.
Larry was truly a class act; he was business but not a prick about it. When I the opportunity to work with him he was at a time trying to teach young guys the importance of the old school way. He was trying the best he knew how to teach guys respect for the business he had given his life to. Some took his words to heart, others were just hard headed or at least they thought they were until Moondog Spot swung something at them.
Nobody cared more, knew more or made more out of their gimmick than Moondog Spot. He knew without any doubt how a “moondog” should be presented to the crowd. And he wasn’t afraid to tell people when they had it wrong. I first hand saw the difference between doing it right and doing it wrong. I saw Larry let a promoter book him one way, then I saw the difference when Larry booked it the way he felt it should be. The difference was undeniable.
Larry and I worked a program with each other for 4 months. Larry had little ways of testing you, to see if you had what it took. We did a pull apart during this time and he had two handfuls of my hair as wrestlers were trying to pull him away, it was yanking on my every so tender head. For, I swear, a straight 5 minutes he had me by the hair as tears welled up in my eyes. When the actually “pull apart” actually happened I headed to the back. My scalp was throbbing, it hurt like crazy. Larry came to the back and said “They were really trying to pull me away, so I had to grab your hair.. that was a shoot, are you ok?”. I shook his hand and said “I’m fine, felt fine.. thank you.”
That’s the way he tested a lot of us. Some guys would get hit with chairs, boards, etc… and just cower away and that’s when he’d really hit them. When Larry hit me, I hit him just as hard. Larry didn’t want anyone to cower away, he wanted you to stand up and work with him. That’s how you earned his respect. Some thought just by taking his hits, that was his respect, that wasn’t the case. He joked about those that would just go out there and let him eat their lunch.
I remember the night he passed away. Chris Rocker got the call from Will Gibson that Larry had a heart attack working a match in Memphis. We didn’t know the extent of it all yet, we just kind of were in shock. When news came that he had actually passed away it was a tough thing for all of us. I went to the funeral, as we all did, to pay our respects. Larry was well respected and it showed on that day. There were legends there and they openly wept for their friend as did I and knowing Larry like I did, I know that he wouldn’t have wanted to leave his family that early but I know in my heart that he found solace that he died doing what he loved. We all could only be that lucky, I promise.
Categories: Columns, Golden Circle
Chris Rocker, Golden Boy, Golden Circle, Greg Anthony, James Booker, Larry, Memphis, Missing Moondog, Moondog Spot, Moondog Story, Tennessee, TN, Will GIbson
World Wrestling Revolution Presenta “Revolución 2010″
February 9, 2010
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Revolución 2010. World Wrestling Revolution. Domingo 21 de marzo de 2010 desde el Barrio Carrizales de Hatillo. Pronto mas detalles.
Dirty Dutch posts new blog on The World According to Dutch
February 9, 2010
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The World According to
Dutch
Dirty Dutch has just posted a new blog as he takes us back in time to his very first WrestleMania which was WrestleMania 11 which was held in Hartford, Ct. Dutch describes in vivid detail some of the happenings leading up to the event which was headlined by Bam Bam Bigelow taking on NFL ALL PRO New York Giant linebacker, Lawrence Taylor. Another fascinating read by the Dutchman as he describes a publicity event staged in Times Square by the WWF and most of the participants in WM 11 including Shawn Michaels, Kevin Nash, Razor Ramone, Jeff Jarrett and Dutch when he was known professionally as Uncle Zebakiah when he managed the ill fated and short lived Blu Brothers.
Dutch also writes about his next wrestling seminar scheduled for March 27th which is taking applications now. All of that and more at
or email dirtydutchmantell@gmail.com
Categories: Blog, Events, Media, United States
Bam Bam Bigelow, Blu Brothers, Connecticut, CT, Dirty Dutch Mantell, Hartford, Jeff Jarrett, Kevin Nash, Lawrence Taylor, New York Giant, NFL All Pro, Razor Ramone, Shawn Michaels, The World According to Dutch, Times Square, Uncle Zebakiah, WM 11, World Wrestling Federation, WrestleMania 11, wrestling seminar, WWF
OSCW LIVE AT UNION HALL!!
February 9, 2010
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That’s right ladies and gentlemen OSCW goes 18+!!! For the first time in which is still our debut year OSCW will be performing LIVE at the UNION HALL!!! This will still be old school classic wrestling with a kick of extreme. OSCW wrestlers get to take their intensity up to the next level. As well we will be bringing in some of the best wrestlers from all of western Canada.
Already confirmed from British Columbia – Sid Sylum, Bishop, Jamie Diaz as well as the return of THE CREMATOR!!!
From Saskatchewan the OSCW debut of Headmaster Joesph, and Cannonball Kelly
And of course some of your OSCW originals William Saint, 2, and current OSCW champion ECLIPSE!!!
Tickets are only $15 and with that gets full cover charge at Union Hall for the night as well as TWO free drinks.
More participants and match details to be announced shortly.
Come be a part the what will be first of two very hot shows in the month of March.
Whether it is great family fun you are looking for or 18+ action OSCW is sure to be your prime source for wrestling entertainment in the city of Edmonton for 2010!
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
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6:00pm – 8:30pm
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Union Hall
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6240 99 street
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Edmonton, AB
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IWA Mid-South Pro Wrestling if the action looks like its coming your way, it is. get your $hit and go!
February 9, 2010
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IWA Mid South is proud to announce we will be returning to Bellevue after a 6 month absence, in the Bellevue Plaza on February 19th.
Belltime 8:00 pm ——–doors will open at 7:15 pm
Ticket prices are $15.00 floor seats
$10.00 bleachers (general admission)
Kids general admission (12 and under) $5.00
MAIN EVENT – FOR THE IWA MID SOUTH WORLD LIGHT HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPIONSHIP
Jason Hades defends vs the winner of the six man elimination match
A few things are certain about Jason Hades. One is that he has been a proud IWA Mid South World Light Heavyweight Champion. Another thing is that he has a lot on his shoulders, now being the only title holder in the company. Certainly pressure of being considered “THE top guy” in IWA is a lot to handle. With that said, IWA has given Hades some leeway, as he was unable to make the last event in Litchfield (where he was scheduled to defend his title) and, although he did not call before the event, the company accepted his apology. With that event in the past, we look forward to the future, where on February 19th, Hades will defend that title against the winner of this six man elimination bout. If successful, Hades then has Shane Hollister in his sights, who also has a guaranteed shot at that very title.
SIX MAN ELIMINATION MATCH
Winner receives a shot that night at the IWA Mid South World Lightheavyweight Championship
Featuring: Sal Thomaselli, Ryan Phoenix, the returning Jaysin Strife, Markus Crane, Ashton Vuitton, & Joey Marx
Sal Thomaselli has been a staple of IWA Mid South over the years. A former Tag Team Champion, Sal has since struck out on his own and in 2010, he plans to firmly make a name for himself as a singles competitor. Thomaselli plans to fight to retain his spot (and get the one he wants) by going into any circumstance it will take to be crowned a champion. His first step on this week of events will be this contest, as Sal hopes to secure a shot at the IWA Mid South World Light Heavyweight Championship.
Ryan Phoenix, the hometown hero in Bellevue, has had many hard-fought matches in IWA Mid South, especially in front of his faithful Bellevue fans. Ryan epitomizes heart and passion for IWA Mid South, and looks to score a big victory in this match, no matter how many competitors stand in his way.
Jaysin Strife has done a lot since we last saw him at the 2008 Ted Petty Invitational. The thing we must fear most, though, is that his bitterness has reached dangerous proportions. After being driven out of IWA Mid South for one year by then-World Heavyweight Champion Dingo, Strife has seen Dingo vacate the title due to injury, thus nullifying any plans Strife had for revenge on the former champion. In addition, Jaysin’s exclusion from IWA Mid South’s return past his one year banning is something he takes very personally, and on February 19th, he plans to show everyone what he’s become and what they have been missing.
Markus Crane has had some impressive matches since November for IWA Mid South, and he will bring his intense, twisted nature to this battle of light heavyweights. A trainee of Chris Hero, Crane is dangerous, unpredictable, and completely unconcerned with his own health. His kamikaze style of wrestling will be his best bet in this match.
Ashton Vuitton, a male model by day, is a young and hungry up-and-comer who is looking to make a big name quick in IWA Mid South. The athletic Vuitton keeps himself in tip-top shape all week long, and his stamina will be a key factor in him surviving past five other opponents before potentially meeting Jason Hades later that night.
Joey Marx, who has competed for promotions like VWAA & GALLI, brings his lucha libre-influenced skills to IWA Mid South. He will be stepping onto a big stage with some core members of the IWA Mid South roster, and if he can survive against them, then he will be able to stake his claim as a worthy competitor early into his career.
Only one person can walk out as the winner of this match to face Hades for the title later that night. It has been proven in the past that, on any given night, anyone can make a HUGE name for themselves, steal the show, and win against any other competitor. For some of the less-tenured men in this match, if they can survive against five other opponents AND defeat the two-time champion Jason Hades, they will have proven their worth on this night and have earned their spot in the record books.
IWA WORLD HEAVYWEIGHT TITLE TOURNAMENT MATCH
Prince Mustafa Ali vs “The Psycho Shooter” Drake Younger
When the IWA World Heavyweight Title Tournament was announced, two names on nearly everyone’s ballot to be included as participants were Prince Ali and Drake Younger. Based on that, IWA Mid South will deliver it! However, the attitudes of these two choices could not be any more different. The brash nature of Prince Ali contrasted by the humility of Drake Younger could prove to be the difference in the outcome of this match between two incredibly talented wrestlers, both looking to claim their first IWA World Heavyweight Championship, and move to the 2nd round of the tournament.
NO COUNT OUT, NO DQ
Dixieland Destroyer vs Ian Rotten
The first of three trials over the week to judge who is the better man will take place in Bellevue. Ian Rotten and the massive Dixieland Destroyer have faced off three times so far, and both are set to duplicate that feat again. While count outs and disqualifications have recently been re-instated in IWA Mid south, in this match, they have been thrown right back out the window! With the lengths both have gone to so far in their feud, this match is sure to be the bloodbath that Bellevue has come to expect!
JUST ADDED
Jon Moxley vs JC Bailey
Moxley has a full schedule this week in February, and he starts it off against former IWA Mid South World Light Heavyweight Champion JC Bailey. These men are similarly dangerous in the ring — both in mind and body — and they look to start off 2010 with a bang!
ALSO COMPETING:
The Hooligans (Devin, Mason, & Neil Diamond Cutter)
Matt Cage
xOMGx
Dan The Man
Kyle Rich
Donnie Peppercricket (King of the Wild-Colored Gear)
We hope you can join us for our return to Bellevue, where blood is shed and big stakes are at hand! Feel free to spread the word about IWA Mid South Wrestling!
feel free to spread the word about IWA Mid South Wrestling!
| Date: |
Friday, February 19, 2010
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8:00pm – 11:00pm
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Bellevue Plaza
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325 Bellevue Ave.
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Categories: Events, Illinois, United States
"They Psycho Shooter" Drake Younger, 2008 Ted Petty Invitational, 6 man elimination match, Ashton Vuitton, Bellevue, Bellevue Plaza, Chris Hero, Dan The Man, Devin, Dingo, Dixieland Destroyer, Donnie Peppercricket, Galli, Ian Rotten, IL, Illinois, IWA Mid-South Pro Wrestling, Jason Hades, Jaysin Strife, JC Bailey, Joey Marx, Jon Moxley, King of the Wild-Colored Gear, Kyle Rich, Litchfield, Markus Crane, Mason, Matt Cage, Neil Diamond Cutter, No Count Out, NO DQ, Prince Mustafa Ali, Ryan Phoenix, Sal Thomaselli, Shane Hollister, Tag Team Champion, The Hooligans, VWAA, World Light Heavyweighth Championship, xOMGx
On Sunday April 25, 2010 — The Strong Will Gather…The Best Will Survive!
February 8, 2010
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For Immediate Release
Feb. 8, 2010
Lede
On Sun. April 25, 2010: The Strong Will Gather..The Best Will Survive!
The Apocalypse Wrestling Federation Returns to Whitby, ON, CANADA!
Apocalypse Wrestling Federation champion DON PAYSAN’S reign at the top of the AWF mountain may come to an abrupt halt on Sunday April 25 as the champion delves into the unknown as part of the AWF’s first card of 2010 at the AWF Action Centre in Whitby, Ontario.
The Apocalypse Wrestling Federation has just announced that part of their April 25th 2010: A Wrestling Odyssey show will be comprised of a single afternoon, elimination style tournament with the winner of that afternoon’s tournament receiving an immediate title shot against the champion.
Professional wrestlers continent-wide hoped to get an invitation to wrestle in this event but, alas, only 8 were choosen to compete so that the Apocalypse Wrestling Federation can present other, non-tournament matches, as part and parcel of this huge pro-wrestling card in Whitby.
The invitations have been sent and the 8 grapplers choosen to wrestle in, what is sure to become, one of Independent wrestling’s most prestigious tournaments
– The AWF Class Act Invitational — will be announced in the weeks ahead on
www.AWFaction.com.
In the meantime even PAYSAN, the champion, waits with bated breath as he see’s who the AWF has lined up to potentially take his spot at the top of the promotion when the final bell rings and concludes the championship contest set for Sunday April 25th in Whitby.
Advance tickets are now on sale by clicking on the TICKETS section of the AWF website or, by toll free 24/7 telephone ordering @ 1-800-838-3006.
VIP RINGSIDE (Seating in the first two rows of the Action Centre) is ONLY $20 (plus applicable online and/or telephone ordering service charge). GENERAL ADMISSION seating can be had for $15 (plus applicable online and/or telephone ordering service charge).
The AWF Action Centre (inside Class Act Dinner Theatre, 104 Consumers Drive, Whitby, Ontario, Canada) is easily accessible by both car and public transit options. Clicking on the VENUE button at www.AWFaction.com will give you all of the details you need to know to get you to the venue for “AWF 2010: A Wrestling Odyssey!” on Sunday April 25 in Whitby!
The Apocalypse Wrestling Federation is steeped in tradition but a present day must see!!
Bring the entire family and see it for yourself on Sunday April 25th! All the action gets under way with the clanging of the first bell at 2 PM sharp!!
For further information please be sure to visit www.AWFaction.com, the official website of the Apocalypse Wrestling Federation, as the news will be breaking fast and furiously regarding talent, match ups and perhaps, a special surprise or two as we get closer and closer to the event date.
The Zone Defense
February 8, 2010
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By Ben Hough
Kurt Angle is in the most important position he has ever been in while a member of the TNA roster. His babyface turn is now all but complete, so now it is time for him to finally take his rightful place as the greatest performer pro wrestling has ever seen.
Angle has done it all in the business. He has held every major title there is to hold. He has had five star match after five star match. He has wrestled with injury after injury. But to some, he still hasn’t reached the status of greatest in ring performer of the last decade.
The fact is Angle shouldn’t have to prove his merit to anyone. Just look at what the guy has accomplished in under 10 years in the industry. Angle has wrestled at every major show imaginable. He has headlined Wrestlemania in WWE.
One thing that cannot go ignored is the fact that he has elevated every wrestler he has stepped in the ring with. Back in 2002, Kurt Angle MADE the career of current WWE Headliner Edge by carrying him to several classic encounters, including the infamous hair match where Angle had his head shaved after a loss to Edge at Judgment Day 2002.
He also elevated John Cena in 2002 by letting Cena get the best of him in several encounters and also in 2005 when he put Cena over clean for 3 straight months at every house show around the world while Cena was in his first WWE title reign.
In TNA, Angle is the most reliable veteran in the locker room. He works house shows and he makes appearances when asked. He is ultimate team player.
But now, Angle is in the position to cement his legacy. His matches with AJ Styles are redefining what pro wrestling should be. He can now teach the young stars what wrestling is supposed to be. Guys like Desmond Wolfe, Samoa Joe, and countless others have had classics with Angle over the last year.
Angle now can help raise the game of everyone in the locker room. Stars like The Pope, Mr. Anderson and Brutus Magnus are just a few whom Angle can help elevate these stars just by being in the same ring with them.
Mark my words, when it is all said and done, and Angle’s career is over, he will be regarded as the biggest star-making wrestler that the industry has ever seen.
Until next time,
Ben
