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Friday, July 01, 2011
Thursday, June 30, 2011
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
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
"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
Monday, June 27, 2011
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.
Global Championship Wrestling TV # 221
GCW from Alabama featuring Micah Taylor the Heavyweight title against Carlito
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...
Sunday, June 26, 2011
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