The Other Ones

I know the slow demise of this website is upon us.While it is still up I might as well vent the spleen. You know I am far from a know it all about pro wrestling. There are those who have traveled the roads , making very little money and risking their health in some cases, who have forgotten more than I may ever know.Then there are the "other ones".
The other ones are guys who may get trained by someone and unleashed on the unsuspecting viewing public or they have some buddies and a trampoline in the backyard, who watch wrestling or play it on a video game and next thing you know, in this corner, with no clue what their character is The Other One!
Don't get me wrong it is not just The Other Ones fault, also at fault are owners or bookers that allow these guys to apply their fantasy in a ring near you.The Other Ones will have a match and no one is watching them,so when they get their match done and they are in one piece, I guess they figure they are doing well.This is where the shot caller comes into the discussion.If the shot caller is NOT watching the show then how do you know if this person or that person is over , or who needs help in getting their character over. Far too often,The Other Ones will show up, usually in gear bought at the local Wal Mart(swim trunks, MMA shirt=instant badass, I guess) and have a match.Not good!
So many people in wrestling have to get their spots in, forget the fans, who paid to watch, it becomes a "worship me" .I been in the crowd and when I see wrestlers like that ,it is piss break time for me.How insulting, and owners wonder why the house is down...My point is this, remove about a half dozen moves you wanted to do in the match and shake hands with the fans, or if a heel get them fired up.Trust me those fans won't give two craps about your version of an RKO, if they don't give a crap about YOU. If you as a babyface , works a decent heel who has fired up the crowd then you come out and climb into the ring without acknowledging the fans, why should the fans pop for your move if you are disrespected them by not doing your job, which is customer service. We are there for the fans, they are NOT there for us.Respect the customer, the customer will respect you.This is not about anyone in particular, just a reminder we all need from time to time. Quit playing wrestler and be one!
In closing, every position in a wrestling show is important.I know there are wrestlers who think they are the only component of a good show.That is such BS!! If you think that then next time you work a match with a bad referee or try to work a spot with a Commissioner who has no comprehension of the angle.Announcers are included too.I have done every job mentioned beforehand.Maybe it was just me but I believe no matter your role, do it well.Strive to improve. Wrestlers, especially new guys, talk to old school guys, generally they know what works and what does not work. Don't get bent out of shape if they tell you something you did not want to hear.LEARN and keep learning.Its great you can do a bunch of moves but without the psychology it means jack squat. Think of yourself as a storyteller, don't worry about how many moves you can do, worry about how many fans you made FEEL something. Fans will come to watch a show that interest their minds quicker than just seeing choreographed gymnastics. I know when I watch a match I want to know why something was done, not that Joe Blow could do it! I will have more blogs coming on this subject ,because the RESPECT for this business is withering on the vine.These blogs will maybe help some correct their ways.How do you know you are doing wrong if you are never told???

The Future of Cheap Heat Radio.....

I posted this on Facebook today and thought I'd post it here as well for those that aren't friends of mine on Facebook....

A World Champion Compliment

I know I get caught bringing out what is wrong and the shortcomings of today's wrestling through my eyes. Sometimes I wonder why anyone who consistently moans about it still does it. I am no different, but instead of trying to fix the world I try to make sure that I improve. Here is a true story that really made me realize why I keep doing wrestling shows.
A nice little story I got to share with you. On July 9th, Tommy Rich wrestled at New Generation Wrestling, at the building there is a dressing area upstairs and one that is downstairs. I happened to get dressed upstairs and decided to walk downstairs to shake hands with the rest of the locker room. I walk in and Tommy Rich is discussing his match, with his opponent Chris Lexxus. They finish, I reach out to shake their hands and Tommy says" Is this the man who is going to hand you the gimmick?" Lexxus says "No, he is with the Chaos Effexx. I got this guy to hand it to me" Tommy looks at the guys and says "he isn't going out looking like that? You need someone like this man(pointing at me).
Needless to say, I took that as a great compliment. I exited stage left, I knew hanging out there would not get any better.Its kinda like doing a promo, hit your big line , get a reaction and then shut up.LOL.You know that I have concerns about looking/acting the role of a manager. I believe most times a manager should look special.I always remember what Jimmy Hart once said paraphrasing "If you dress like the people in the stands, one day you will be there"..
Its moments like that, make me smile it was like I got a big payday. I will happily take compliments from former World Champion anytime. I know by writing about this I know I won't forget about it.Wrestling should be fun, this will always remind me, no matter the show and what you do, people are watching you.
Please feel free to comment with a great wrestling encounter experience you may have had.You can also contact me on Facebook, if you wish to "friend" me just ask.

Walking in Memphis &Memphis Heat

On Friday July 22, 2011, my wife and I made the trek to Memphis, with tickets in hand to witness the show of Memphis Heat at the world famous Orpheum. We got down in "Mempho" a little after 12 and soon we were doing the tourist thing.From riding the trolleys to watching the ducks do their walk at 5 o'clock at the Peabody.It was an eventful day and a good escape from the mundane day to day grind.
We had bought tickets on line and as we found a good parking deck and scoped out Beale St on our way to The Orpheum.As we headed toward Main St.,believe it or not walking right by us was none other than Jerry Jarrett.Eye contact was made, cordial hellos were exchanged. Jarrett is one of the stars of Memphis Heat and was to sell his book and autograph(which of course we purchased. The Orpheum is an opera type house, first class scenery all the way.After, walking in and hitting up the gimmick table.Kristi told me we were definitely getting the Jarrett book.Kristi worked for USWA back in the day,so needless to say she has interest in both the book and the movie.Book signings and photos ensued. I got a treat by actually meeting Lance Russell.To me, Lance Russell was my all time fave, sure Solie was great, I enjoyed the Charlie Platts and Jim Ross' of the wrestling world but Lance is/was my favorite bar none.
This paragraph is dedicated to the chowder head that between drinking beers like there is no tomorrow, decided to chime in on his opinion of Lance Russell. Kristi and I were seated before the show, this guy says "Geez, Lance Russell looks like he has aged!!!" I was like he is 85 freaking years old, you goof, show some respect.This guy was like 55, bald and probably thinking that other around him wanted to hear his opinion, such arrogance and disrespect.Kristi said he says one more thing about Lance and she is going to saying something to him, you see unlike Mr Chowderhead, she actually knew Russell.You know, just because you think you are a big shot somewhere, in public you are no better.Before the show started Jarrett, Jerry Lawler,Bill Dundee, Dave Brown and yes Lance Russell spoke.Russell and Brown spoke on their respect for each other and you could tell these guys really cared for each other and they enjoyed each others company, which is more than I can say for Chowderhead, I knew him all of 10 minutes , if you are in public and you think other people want your opinion, do us a favor keep it to yourself.Brown and Russell got a standing ovation.Chowderhead, I just gave you about 200 words more than your worthless ass deserved!
To the movie, as a person who grew up watching Memphis Wrestling,maybe I am not objective to review this movie.It was enjoyable and I learned things I did not know.One of the great stories told was about Sputnik Monroe and how he came to the aid of black people during the turbulent racial times.I won't spoil it, I just thought it was a great story. This movie is chocked full of such stories, some I knew some I didn't.We were entertained and would fully recommend.Great movie, great atmosphere(sans Chowderhead) and walking in Memphis, Beale Street at night, something to see. A great time, a great birthday for Kristi as she told me.

UFC Owner Dana White discusses a meeting with Vince McMahon among other things

Dana White discusses the Machida controversy, Tito Ortiz getting back in the good graces, the future of Phil Davis, Overeem "injury", could UFC be on HBO in the future, his recent visit with Vince McMahon at WWE headquarters....

The CM Punk angle continues....at COMIC CON..

The angle continues.....pretty cool...listen to the crowd reaction....Punk has achieved a whole new level of stardom with this angle he's seems to know be a "superstar" on par with Cena, Rock, Austin, Hunter.

HUGE IPW SHOW 7/22/11 in Tupelo, MS at Good Time Charlies!!

"...vs. The Road to CM Punk"

...in which I discuss THE ROAD, the GO TO SLEEP pizza, and losing my voice in Chicago, Illinois.

Cheap Heat: More Random Thoughts by Gene Jackson

Another bunch of random ramblings from Gene Jackson....

"...vs. The Greatest Show of All Time"

...in which I (briefly) discuss the greatest pro wrestling event I've ever attended LIVE.

Scam Artist Promoter uses "Macho Man Tribute" to rip people off

What a damn disgrace...hope Kenny Valiant doesn't get any ideas......

Cheap Heat: This whole "NWA World Title" situation...by Gene Jackson

My 2 cents on what's left of the "NWA"......

"...vs. The Acid Reflux"

...in which I discuss Hulk Hogan being awesome, PAC doing flips, and David Batista being the greatest human being alive today.

JCW 'Legends of Wrestling' to be part of this year's "Gathering of the Juggalos"

Huge legends line up to be part of this year's wrestling festivities at ICP's Gathering of the Juggalos, look for Cheap Heat Radio to interview some of the legends on the card before and after the event.

Road Warrior Animal interview moving to next week.....

Due to last minute unforeseen circumstances, today's interview with Road Warrior Animal on Cheap Heat Radio will be moved to next week....I apologize for the inconvenience..

Tune in Monday July 11 at 2pm central for ROAD WARRIOR ANIMAL

One of the biggest Cheap Heat Radio episodes ever.....

A Trip to the Past with Bradley Caine

Take a trip to the past with Bradley 'the Brain' Caine

Cheap Heat TV Spotlight on: IWF

Join us as we take a look back at the much talked about, famous IWF TV days in Tupelo, MS...

Global Championship Wrestling TV # 222 & #223

GCW Wrestling from Alabama presents their TWO latest episodes....\

Ohio Valley Wrestling TV Episodes #618

OVW TV is up and ready to go.....

Showtime All-Star Wrestling Episode #170

SAW Wrestling's newest episode.....

July 2, 2011 Episode of NWA Smoky Mountain Wrestling

The latest from NWA Smoky Mountain......

Cheap Heat Radio Upcoming Schedule

Don't miss the great interviews upcoming on CHR!!

Cheap Heat LIVE! is coming to IPW at Good Time Charlies this Saturday night!!

Intense Pro Wrestling back at GTC in Tupelo, MS at 8pm!!

Axeman speaks....on the phoney "Stone Cold" Steve Austin

Just in case you missed it at wrestlingnewscenter.com....you need to read this....

"Mouth in the South" Jimmy Hart interview from Cubelic and the Kid on 97.7 The Zone

Check out this week's 'Turnbuckle Tuesday' from Cubelic and the Kid...

...vs The Second City

The latest column from Michael Humphreys......

Colt Cabana discusses the whole CM Punk situation from Monday

Miami Herald writer speaks to Colt Cabana about the now famous/infamous promo from CM Punk on Monday Night.

NWA ProSouth Wrestling is shutting down for an undetermined amount of time...

Sad news posted today from Ace Haven on Facebook concerning NWA ProSouth....

The Full NWA North American Title Match- Ace Rockwell vs. Shaun Tempers

We reported earlier in the week that "The Temptation" Shaun Tempers won the NWA North American title at NWA Anarchy defeating Ace Rockwell....click to see a video of the full match

"Stone Cold" Steve Austin tweets about CM Punk promo

Posted at the 'Heyman Hustle'

"Creative has nothing for you"

A new comedy video series from Pro Wrestler Colt Cabana and Comedian Marty DeRosa

An Update on the health of Pro Wrestling's Living Legend

Sal Corrente posts a statement on Facebook concerning the health of Bruno Sammartino

The CM Punk Raw Controversy....

Wow! like him or not, he got EVERYONE'S attention....

An Interview With a Long Time Fan

I thought for my blog I would talk to a wrestling fan, just to see what they see in wrestling. This fan has seen more Southern wrestling and has probably forgot more than most folks in the business now will ever know. His name is not listed per his request. I am honoring that request. For the reader we will call him Long Time Fan (LTF, because I am too lazy to type the other out).

When do you remember first enjoying pro wrestling? LTF replies that he remembers being 9 or 10 about a half a century ago. Needless to say, scanning this long period of time pro wrestling as society has changed and evolved(or devolved depending on your outlook).

Who were some of the stars you remember from this era? He replies that he remembers Jackie Fargo & Len Rossi. Fargo and Rossi’s career spanned many years.

Have you ever worked on a show either as a wrestler or behind the scenes help? LTF says he helped put up rings for a guy named Bobby ,who was also a referee for promoter Nick Gulas. Since then as fans of wrestling, he says his family has helped shows with their video production.

Being a manager myself, I asked this fan, about managers back then. “Gentleman” Saul Weingeroff was his favorite. Weingeroff, as this fan tells me wore cheap suits and used a cane. Weingeroff was not about using the dreaded fireball as well.

LTF also told me back then(before cable) the only show he was about to watch was the Nick Gulas’ NWA. He remembers that one time Gulas had a big show slated for Chattanooga. Once getting there, only to find out that the show was sold out. He tells me that Gulas was at the ticket office and invited their family to come in an sit on the stage without charge. This is a revelation as Gulas was famous for his cheap ways. Then again, I am sure if any owner could sell out a show nowadays they would be ok, with this action by Gulas. That is if any show now could sell out.

Long Time Fan (LTF) sums up by saying as he and his family go to shows now a days. He tries to find something good in the shows. Some are better than others, he says. He tells me that attending wrestling shows are his way(and others for that matter) to relieve stress.

I asked what he likes and doesn’t like about the current product. The good is that there are wrestlers who can use every emotion they and the fans have. The words he used was “work their magic” which I think is a great statement. He likes seeing the show have good workers who can tell a story and take the fan along for the ride. Unfortunately, nowadays he says shows are littered with untrained guys who not only cannot wrestle but they also will tell anyone they know, usually a girlfriend/rat or wife the finishes of the matches. He knows because these women TALK! Untrained wrestlers are the biggest turn off, number one , bar none. As he mentions about attending a show where the urinal is a sink(this is the famous Flea Market show), which is so ridiculous you almost cannot believe its true, but this author has been there(low point without a DOUBT). He also states about these untrained guys missing spots(no surprise there) and the fact they are working in jeans, t shirts and tennis shoes. Oh and shot callers here is some wisdom for you: If a heel does their job right, a fan will come back hoping to see them get their but kicked the following week. I know that is the way I think unfortunately some shot callers should not be shot callers, they should listen to people who actually respect the business and have a mind for the business. Such people actually know what works and what will draw a crowd. He reminded me a few times that wrestlers with no training and are allowed to work is the WORST!

I am sure all those things are issues that anyone who understands and respects wrestling HATE in any show(that allows such behavior). I would like to thank him for his recollections. This might be the first in more discussions with fans. Its my hope that someone who is running a show or owns a show reads this and heeds the bad signs included.

My name is Bradley Caine, you can contact me on Facebook or email me at bcinalabama@gmail if you have questions or such.

NWA Smoky Mountain Wrestling TV- 6/25/11

The June 25th episode of NWA Smoky Mountain Wrestling

Global Championship Wrestling TV # 221

GCW from Alabama featuring Micah Taylor the Heavyweight title against Carlito

Showtime All-Star Wrestling Episode #169

The new SAW TV for your viewing pleasure

OVW TV Episode # 617

Check out the latest episode of Ohio Valley Wrestling TV

Jimmy Hart will join Cubelic and the Kid tomorrow for "Turnbuckle Tuesday"

"The Mouth of the South" Jimmy Hart will be live tomorrow morning on 97.7 The Zone in Huntsville, Alabama!

"The Temptation" Shaun Tempers wins the NWA North American Title Tournament

The NWA North American Title Tourney came down to Shaun Tempers and Ace Rockwell with 'The Temptation' walking away with the gold....

Dustin Starr on Why the "Ryder Revolution" is doomed to fail....

Very insightful post from the Starr Treatment on Zack Ryder that's right on the money I think...

NWA Chattanooga SLAMFEST Results from 6/24

Slamfest report from Larry Goodman

IPW returns to Goodtime Charlie's in Tupelo, MS. TONIGHT!!!!

Tonight! Once again things are gonna get INTENSE in Tupelo, MS!!

Managing My Views by Bradley 'the Brain' Caine

A new column from Bradley Caine

Listen to today's Cheap Heat Radio w/ "Dirty" Dutch Mantell

A fun 90 minute interview with the "Dirty Dutchman"

Cheap Heat 6/22/11- Random Thoughts by Gene Jackson

Ok, so I've got a bunch of random stuff to cover so here goes.....

Tune in Wednesday at 2pm cst for Cheap Heat Radio w/"Dirty" Dutch Mantell

"Dirty" Dutch is gonna be LIVE on Cheap Heat Radio and he's got a LOT to talk about!

Cheap Heat Radio Re-HEAT: "Nightmare" Ken Wayne

As part of the 'Summer of Southeastern Legends', we bring you this "Re-Heat" of the Cheap Heat Radio appearance of "Nightmare" Ken Wayne who discussed quite a bit about his time in Continental Wrestling...enjoy.

Jeremy Flynt wins the FTW Fighting Spirit Tournament 2011!

FTW put on the biggest tournament in the Southeast this weekend....click below for full results...

Check out the latest 'World According to Dutch'

Recapturing The Magic Vol. 4 - "Mark"

Is it such a bad thing?

Listen to tonight's Cheap Heat Radio w/ Mr. Olympia Jerry Stubbs

Check out the player to hear the interview with Jerry Stubbs.....

Don't forget TONIGHT LIVE AT 7PM CST..Mr. Olympia Jerry Stubbs on Cheap Heat Radio

Tonight tune in LIVE as Gene Jackson interviews a Southeastern LEGEND!!

Check out the Golden Circle blog from former RRO writer "Golden Boy" Greg Anthony

The Golden Circle lives on....

The White Blog by Bradley Caine

The latest "from the Brain of Bradley Caine".....

Cheap Heat Radio talks to Neil 'the Real Deal' Taylor!

Gene Jackson is joined by his good friend Neil 'the Real Deal' Taylor, Neil hasn't been on the show in a while and there's PLENTY to talk about!

June 11, 2011 episode of NWA Smoky Mountain Wrestling!

New NWA Smoky Mountain is up!

Ohio Valley Wrestling Episodes #615 & #616

I got a week behind on OVW TV, so that's means double the fun this week!

Rated X Radio REWIND! The FOURTH episode of Rated X Radio!

Episode 4 of Rated X Radio hijinx

Cheap Heat Radio presents the "Summer of Southeastern Legends"

Check out what Gene Jackson has going on this summer....

Gene Jackson will be on Huntsville Sports Radio show this Tuesday morning!

Gene Jackson will be on 97.7 the Zone in Huntsville, Alabama this Tuesday morning!

Showtime All-Star Wrestling Unfinished Business 6/11 Live Report

Results from S.A.W.'s Unfinished Business courtesy of Larry Goodman

Cheap Heat Radio with special guest "Mr. Olympia" Jerry Stubbs this Thursday night!!

Cheap Heat Radio features a Southeastern LEGEND!! this Thursday night at 7pm cst

IPW this Friday night June 17th in Fulton, MS!!

This Friday night Intense Pro Wrestling comes to Fulton, MS!!

vs. The Stuff They Don't Want You to See

The latest vs.... from Michael Humphries...

TNA BaseBrawl results 6/11 from Memphis, TN.

Results from TNA's 90 minute rain delayed show at the ball park in Memphis....

CheapHeatTV: Spotlight on.....KID NIKELS

Check out some great matches featuring N.E.W. star Kid Nikels

Cheap Heat Radio- ReHEAT- Randy Hales Part 1

Randy Hales left the wrestling business in 2000 and no one heard from him again until he returned to do this interview with Cheap Heat Radio in February 2008, there were two more interviews that followed will be posted soon...however if you haven't haven't already check out one of the most downloaded Cheap Heat Radio interviews ever......

Rated X Radio REWIND! The THIRD episode of Rated X Radio!

Check out episode #3 featuring "Billy Dee Williams" True Hollywood Hogan Story and much more!

CheapHeatTV: The Doug Gilbert/Tommy Rich vs. Brian Christopher/Spellbinder Angle

With the release of the Doug Gilbert RF Video shoot interview recently....I thought it would be timely to post videos leading up to and including the infamous TV5 "shoot" incident.....which include Brian and Spellbinder dressing up like Doug and Tommy then later as Doug's parents Tommy and Peggy Gilbert......

Referees unnoticed but very important!!!! by Bull Pain

This was posted by Bull Pain on facebook, it's a little tough to read because it all runs together but an interesting read none the less.....

The Dave & Danger Show w/"Wildcat" Wendell Cooley

Check out an interview with a Southern wrestling legend!

FTW Fighting Spirit Tournament 2011- June 16th/17th

FTW Fighting Spirit 2011 is gonna be two nights of great wrestling action!

Cheap Heat: "There ain't no friends in the rasslin' business" by Gene Jackson

This week's 'Cheap Heat' column looks at an old cliche' in wrestling......

Showtime All-Star Wrestling presents Unfinished Business this Saturday!!

SAW in Galatin, TN this Saturday with WWE Hall of Fame Diva Sunny!

Global Championship Wrestling returns to Pell City, Alabama on 6/25!

Check out the card for GCW's return to Pell City, Alabama on June 25th!!

This week's Global Championship Wrestling TV

Matches from Global Warfare featured on this week's GCW TV episode

The Pillman Tapes: "The Lost Interviews" uploaded to CheapHeatTV

Check this out from the late Brian Pillman....

NWA Rampage Pro Wrestling Results from 6/5/11

Results from this weekend......

This week's NWA Rampage Pro Wrestling TV

Rampage Pro Wrestling TV featuring Bull Buchanan defending the heavyweight title vs. Corey Hollis

Cheap Heat Radio-ReHEAT: Shoot Interview with Neil 'the Real Deal' Taylor

Check out this shoot interview from Cheap Heat Radio a couple years back from Neil 'the Real Deal' Taylor!

Watch the June 4th, 2011 episode of NWA Smoky Mountain Wrestling

New NWA Smoky Mountain tv.....

Watch Ohio Valley Wrestling Episode #114

The new episode of OVW is up for your viewing pleasure.....

Watch Showtime All-Star Wrestling Episode #169

Check out this week's SAW TV!!

Grumblings & Rumblings..A free form rant

Check out the latest column from Bradley Caine

Recapturing The Magic vol. 3 - "The Wall"

The difference between "us" and "them"...

Don't forget TOMORROW NIGHT JUNE 3rd!! IPW in TUPELO, MS!!

Intense Pro Wrestling returns to Good Time Charlies in Tupelo, MS tomorrow night at 8pm!

Doug Gilbert finally does a shoot interview with RF VIDEO!

After years of holding out..."Dangerous" Doug Gilbert finally shoots with Rob Feinstein....

NWA Chattanooga presents SLAMFEST 2011 on June 24 at 8pm!

NWA SLAMFEST 2011 is coming June 24th!!

NWA ProSouth Results from Piedmont, Alabama on May 27th, 2011

Last week's results from NWA ProSouth Wrestling in Piedmont, Alabama!

Check out Dutch Mantell's tribute column to the "Macho Man"

"Dirty" Dutch recalls memories of the "Madness"

Cheap Heat Radio- ReHEAT: Jamie Dundee Part 1

Unfortunately I haven't been able to nail down a time with Wolfie D for the interview so hopefully we can get that together in the next week or so....in the meantime check out my first interview with Wolfie's long time tag team partner...."JC Ice" Jamie Dundee......this was a very interesting and informative interview with Jamie much different than the wild shoot interview dvds that are out there..

CheapHeatTV: Spotlight on.....CABANA MAN DAN!

Since he was mentioned in this week's 'Recapturing the Magic' by Matt Essary, we now features three matches involving Alabama indy star...CABANA MAN DAN!

Rated X Radio REWIND! The second episode of Rated X Radio!

This week the Rated X boys were joined by Cabana Man Dan and lady wrestlers Envy and P-Cilla....plus all your other favorite Rated X characters.....

One Man Kru issues an "apology" to Bull Buchanan

Upon hearing Bull Buchanan's interview on CHR this morning, One Man Kru has issued this "Official Apology" video....

Check out this morning's Cheap Heat Radio w/Bull Buchanan!

Bull Buchanan joined CHR to talk about his career, WWE, Japan, Rampage Pro Wrestling, and of course the controversial One Man Kru incident...Bull told it like it was and showed what a true professional he is in his handling of this situation having been trashed for weeks and even given death threats via facebook.....

CheapHeatTV- BEST PROMO EVER!

Check out the CheapHeatTV Youtube Channel, I'm currently uploading a bunch of random Memphis stuff....so far there's some KAW and PowerPro with more of each along with some old school CWA and USWA to come.....

In the meantime check out this awesome promo from an old less "classic" Memphis area promotion

The latest edition of the Dustin Burcham Radio Show

Check out a new episode of the Dustin Burcham Radio show

Last chance to get the RRO Yearbook 2010!!

Own a piece of history.....

...vs The Executive Protection

Michael Humphreys is back with a new column!!

GCW Global Warfare Results from Pell City, Alabama 5/28/11

Larry Goodman's GCW report

CheapHeatTV: Reggie B. Fine vs. KoKo B. Ware

Posting those results featuring Reggie B. Fine reminded me of this fun angle from the USWA days....

MCW Results from 5/27/11 from Osceola, Ark

MCW from Osceola, Ark this week.....

Insane Lane officially retires from Pro Wrestling.....and joins CHR.com!!

The Mental Messiah calls it a career....

NWA Smoky Mountain Wrestling 5/28/11 TV Episode

Check out the latest NWA Smoky Mountain episode.....

Showtime All-Star Wrestling Episode #168

Check out the most recent SAW TV.....

The Latest Episode of Ohio Valley Wrestling

Check out the most recent OVW TV from Kentucky...

Rants from a Mental Messiah: Introduction

Cheap Heat Indy Newz would like to welcome the newest member of the team, INSANE LANE! Check out his introductory column!

Tuesday May 31rst at 9:30am central...Bull Buchanan on CHEAP HEAT RADIO

Now the other side can be told.....

Benefit Wrestling Show TONIGHT!! in Fayetteville, TN!!

Come out and help support the Tornado victims of Lincoln County....

Recapturing The Magic vol. 2 - "Why Care?"

The journey continues...

Global Championship Wrestling presents Global Warfare this Saturday night!

GCW returns to Pell City, Alabama on May 28th which a huge show....

Intense Pro Wrestling returns June 3rd to Tupelo, Mississippi!!

The first of their bi-weekly shows at Good Time Charlies starts June 3rd...

TaylorTV Episode #1 (new episodes coming soon)

TaylorTV will be returning with new episodes soon, but in the meantime check the past episodes starting here with #1.....

Let us know what you think!

So in hopes of making the site a little easier to navigate and easier to see which stories are new, I've added the "Read More" feature to make the page less cluttered....I think it will make things easier to find but I would love to hear some feedback.


Also...as you may can tell....some of the news stories posted here are serious...while others are a bit tongue and cheek.....we'll leave it up to you to decide which is which.....


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Mitch Torretta vs. Jeremy Flynt- Ultimate NWA: Lynn, Alabama

This is the match that was referenced in 'The King of Facebook" Jeremy Flynt's interview on Cheap Heat Radio on Monday afternoon. 

MCW Results 5/20/11 from Osceola, Arkansas

Check out the results of this week's MCW show....

BREAKING NEWS!!!! One Man Kru retires from pro wrestling!!!

Pro Wrestling, Rap, and Movie Superstar One Man Kru says his in-ring career is over...

The Dustin Burcham Radio Show w/guest Gene Jackson

Cheap Heat Radio's Gene Jackson was a guest on the Dustin Burcham show recently...

"...vs. The Early Bedtime (And NXT)"

Michael Humphreys checks in with a new column...

Episode 1 of the Dustin Burcham Radio Show

The first episode of the new Dustin Burcham Radio show is up!

CHEAP HEAT: Welcome/Introduction

Gene Jackson gives a brief introduction and gives an explanation on how this site and the Cheap Heat Radio show came to be.....

"We have some tape of someone coming to this area"

Bradley Caine delivers his first column....

WWE's Video Tribute to the late "Macho Man" Randy Savage

The WWE pays tribute to one of the best of all time!

Dustin Starr vs. Dan Matthews- Rematch for US Jr Title from N.E.W.

A United States Jr Heavyweight title match from N.E.W.

Rated X Radio REWIND! The first episode of Rated X Radio!

Cheap Heat Radio will be featuring the entire run of the 'Rated X Radio' show, here on the Cheap Heat Indy Newz board...beginning with...Episode #1

NWA ProSouth Wrestling says THANK YOU to our Military this Friday night!

NWA ProSouth Wrestling is looking to give back to those who have given so much to us..

Check out this recent episode of Cheap Heat Radio with One Man Kru

One of the more infamous episodes of Cheap Heat Radio.....

The Devil's Rejects vs. Will Owens/Cecil Plezing for the UNWA Tag Team Titles

The Ultimate NWA tag team titles are on the line in Scottsboro, Alabama!

Full card for the N.E.W. Boiling Point Internet Pay-Per-View

The full card for N.E.W.'s upcoming Internet Pay Per View....

Cheap Re-Heat- The Slow Painful Death of Pro Wrestling

A classic 'Cheap Heat' revisited......

NWA ProSouth Results from Piedmont, Alabama on May 20, 2011

Results from Piedmont, Alabama!

IWA Deep South returns on Saturday, July 30th!

IWA Deep South returns in July!

"...vs. The Introduction"

The debut column from Michael Humphreys

Tune in Monday at 3:30pm cst for Cheap Heat Radio w/ Jeremy Flynt

Gene Jackson to be joined by Jeremy Flynt

New Experience Wrestling presents an Internet Pay Per View Event beginning June 4th!

Taking the next step

Acclaimed documentary "Memphis Heat" to play Nashville, TN June 17-20

Can't wait for this to be out on DVD!

TMZ reports "Macho Man" Randy Savage killed in a car accident

Very sad news...we've lost another LEGEND....

Recapturing The Magic vol. 1 - "An Introduction"

The debut column of Matt Essary

Welcome to CheapHeatRadio.com!

I wanted to write this as a bit of an introduction to the all new website.  If your here there's a good chance you've already heard all this on the radio show or read about it in the final days of RasslinRiotOnline but just in case you stumbled onto us by accident, here's what's up.

My name is Gene Jackson, I'm the host of Cheap Heat Radio and the writer of the 'Cheap Heat' wrestling column that has been around since about 2002.  I started this website to promote my radio show while also writing columns for Brian Tramel's RasslinRiotOnline.com.  Brian however has taken on some new responsibilities in his life and has shut down the RRO site leaving a void for the fans and workers of the Southeast who got their news and views on southern wrestling there.  Upon finding out that RRO would be shutting down I decided to expand CheapHeatRadio.com.  I've now added the 'Cheap Heat Indy Newz' page that will feature news, upcoming shows, results, as well as exclusive original columns from our team of columnists here at CheapHeatRadio.com.  For background on the columnists check out our 'Meet the Staff' page.

We also have a 'CheapHeatTv' youtube channel which will feature both past and present Indy wrestling. If you have a match you'd like featured you can send me a link to the video and we will post it to the newsboard and favorite it on the youtube page, or if it's not online you can upload it to a file share site and send me the link.

As another part of the 'Cheap Heat' brand, we'll be starting up 'Cheap Heat Entertainment'.  C.H.E. will offer professional grade DVDs to independent promoters and wrestlers.  We can take your raw video and add in commentary, menus, and design a cover (or use one you have designed) and make you dvds to sell on your website or at your shows.  The DVDs are professional grade and are cellophane wrapped and come with a UPC barcode.  The cost on these are very low and are great way to promote yourself or your promotion.  In the future we  are looking at adding a service where we will come video your show with an HD camera as well, depending on the interest shown in the service, this of course would require an extra fee.

Perhaps the feature of the site I'm most excited about will be the "Hot Stuff" Eddie Gilbert: Pro Wrestling's Uncrowned King.  This portion of the site will be online book on the life of Eddie Gilbert.  Originally intended to be published as an actual book, due to some conflicts we won't discuss the book will now be published a chapter at a time over the course of the next few months.  I'm very proud of this book and thankful to all those who helped me put it together which were many.  There will also be a TON of pictures included as well....many never before seen by the public. We will be begin posting the book in July of this year.

We will be adding more features as time goes on, perhaps a forum. We would love to have your feedback on the site, what you like....what you don't like....what would you like to see added.  If you have an upcoming show you'd like to featured on the news page, or results posted, a news story, or a question...please email the webmaster at webmaster@cheapheatradio.com.   Thank you for visiting the site....please check back daily!!

Gene Jackson

Goodwill Gesture for Wrestling Shows

The weather caused havoc in the South on April 27, 2011. Many people are hurting, many people have lost everything. I was thinking what every wrestling show that decides to run this weekend should do to help out others and maybe grab some good karma in the process.

Wrestling shows, I suggest that if you have a website or use social media to pimp your show, immediately ask your fans & staff to bring donations to your show. If your area was not affected I am sure there is someone close that is accepting donations for others.Let them know that these donations came from your wrestling show and its fans.Community goodwill can help your show out down the road.Doing nothing, shows you have no regard for anyone but your little "Rasslin" show.Do not expect sympathy if you show no empathy to others.

I don't know if this little blog will make any owners be proactive in their community.Maybe it's my training in management and understanding community relations that think it would not only be the RIGHT thing to do, but with wrestling shows needing better public relations, I don't see why this is not done more. I do know there are shows out there that do such things and to those I honor you. I am sure that little bit of help keeps your show just a tad bit stronger than those feds that have a myopic view, where it's only about their show and heaven forbid helping others.You reap what you sow.

Do the right thing, give wrestling a better name. Be better than other shows.A moment of silence is nice, I beseech all feds to find opportunities to help in the community and in other communities.

The old blog restored!

I'm proud to announce that we will be revitalizing this old blog with news, youtube videos, upcoming shows, results, columns, and various other things here on this blog as a part of the all new cheapheatradio.com! Check back daily for updates!