You cant Lariat for **** dawg!

AH YES! Two good matches is better than...yeah...diva search...

ON WCW Smackdown Last Night:

Rey Mysterio vs. Super Crazy (w/The Mexicools)

DQ. Roided Eddie interrfeared in the near *** 3/4 match. Super Crazy has not lost a step. Looks like the Crusers are the ones to watch in WCW Smackdown.

Animal and Heidenreich vs. Team Jobber:

DUD. Why is Heidenreich in this? Intresting Doomsday Device.

Eddie Guerrero vs. Chris Benoit:

3 and 3/4 stars. Wonderful, Wonderful match with great Germans, Brainbusters and the good stuff they are known for. Sadly, Eddie chickened out of the **** match.

Booker T (w/Sharmell) vs. Simon Dean

Please dont mention Salad Jokes anymore...

"Full Matchups for WCW Great American Bash 2005"

The bWo vs. The Mexicools

Melina Vs Torrie (keep your kids eyes closed) bra and panties match

Benoit Vs Jordan (US Title)

Road Warrior Animal and Hidernrich Vs MNM

Eddie Vs Ray

Number One Contenders Match for World Title: Hassan Vs Undertaker

World Title Match: JBL Vs Bastista

Smackdown wins this week!

Now to some news:

Earl Hebner, the most well known referee in U.S. pro wrestling, was fired earlier today by WWE, allegedly for selling merchandise without authorization.

 

Reports that Dave Hebner was fired are said to be incorrect at the moment, although he was alleged to be involved and has been disciplined.

 

Earl Hebner has been with the company since 1988 when he played the role of heel Dave Hebner in the Andre the Giant title win over Hulk Hogan in Indianapolis. He's easily the most famous referee in pro wrestling history, stemming from his officiating the 1997 Bret Hart vs. Shawn Michaels match in Montreal where he ordered the bell rung on Hart. He was belived to have been the highest paid referee in the history of pro wrestling since that time as a reward for choosing to do what the company asked of him after promising not to do so to Hart, one of his best friends in the company.

 

He had refereed most main events on PPV for the past decade.

UPN executives have reportedly made it clear to WWE that they don't want the Muhammed Hassan character on their network anymore.

 

Hassan has been held off Smackdown the last two shows after the controversy that erupted when Hassan was involved in a segment that simulated terrorist activity. The segment aired the same night as the London Subway attacks two weeks ago, and prompted a flood of negative press.

Then WWE Stated this on the website:

Due to the unfortunate terrorist attacks in London on Thursday, July 7, which coincided with our pre-produced WWE SmackDown! program, UPN has asked us to be sensitive to the usage of the Arab-American character, Muhammad Hassan. We have agreed with UPN, and have not had the character on SmackDown! since that date. It is uncertain as to whether or not the WWE will continue with this character beyond this Sunday’s Pay-Per-View, The Great American Bash.

Then Metzer stated:

Dave Meltzer is reporting that WWE will be dropping the Hassan character, and he will not be moving back to RAW

 

-- No word on Daivari, who at current state of play, WWE wish to keep...

And all the while, TNA looked like stars:

TNA Entertainment, LLC has signed a deal with Spike TV to telecast TNA (Total Nonstop Action) Wrestling’s weekly action athletic entertainment series “iMPACT!” The weekly one-hour show will join Spike TV’s popular “Slammin’ Saturday Night” programming block starting this Fall, taping at Soundstage 21 at Universal Studios in Orlando, FL.

 

“We are thrilled to be coming to Spike TV,” said Dixie Carter, President, TNA Entertainment, LLC. “We look forward to bringing our exciting style of Total Non-stop Action and entertainment to their male viewers.”

 

The new wrestling alternative, Total Nonstop Action Wrestling’s iMPACT! delivers a distinct brand of high-risk, live-action athletic entertainment. TNA’s roster includes some of the most exciting and recognizable stars in wrestling today such as, Jeff Jarrett, Raven, Jeff Hardy, AJ Styles, Abyss, Sean Waltman, Christopher Daniels, Monty Brown and others. TNA features the high-flying “X Division,” the “Six-Sided Ring,” and concept matches such as “Ultimate X,” “King of the Mountain,” and “Six Sides of Steel.”

 

TNA Entertainment, LLC is a privately held company headquartered in Nashville, TN. TNA programming is currently available in 118 countries. TNA is also available on monthly pay-per-view on iN DEMAND, DIRECTV, Dish Network and TVN as well as Viewer’s Choice, Bell ExpressVu and Shaw PPV in Canada. The names of all Total Nonstop Action Wrestling televised programming, talent names, images, likenesses, slogans and all TNA Wrestling logos and trademarks are exclusive property of TNA Entertainment, LLC. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. For more information, visit www.tnawrestling.com.

 

Spike TV, the first network for men, is available in 88 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B).

Wow. Two Diffrent companies. Two diffrent idioglies...and one wins by staying true, the other loses by playing emotions.

In Indy News (small)

PWG Presents "Zombies Shouldn't Run" On Saturday, August 6!

By Silverback, PWG Staff Writer

 

Buenaventura, CA - Since we here at Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com) find ourselves in the public eye more often than not, we find it very important not to give our opinion on any causes or issues that may alienate our fans. However, there is one political issue that PWG feels very strongly about, and that is Zombie Awareness, and we can no longer stand by as public perception of zombies is distorted. Recently, filmmakers have found it tougher to draw movie goers into theaters, whether it's due to the decreasing quality of films, or high prices at the ticket window, no one can say for certain. With the resurgence of the zombie movie genre, and increasing pressure on box office performance, filmmakers are now resorting to "gimmicks" to bring in the money. The most popular of these "gimmicks" is the dressing up of zombies, thereby defeating the purpose of the entire genre.

 

All metaphors aside, zombies, by nature, are frightening because they are slow moving, single minded killing machines. You may be able to outrun them temporarily, but eventually, they'll catch up with you, and you'll be forced to make a stand. You can stab, shoot, maim, or crush them, yet all it takes is one bite from a zombie, and you're one of them. What could be more scary than that? Today's filmmakers have decided that's not scary enough, and have more or less changed the zombies of today's films into the raptors from Jurassic Park. These are not your grandfather's zombies, and frankly, PWG thinks the world is worse because of it. That is why on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC, PWG is holding our own event to raise Zombie Awareness, "Zombies Shouldn't Run" (it is also rumored there will be a wrestling show.)

 

Earlier this month, after his savage battle with Super Dragon to earn the number one contender spot, "Mr. Wrestling" Kevin Steen is poised to take the PWG Championship from around the waist of AJ Styles. However, since Styles defeated Super Dragon to win the PWG Championship in April, he has faced some of the stiffest competition the world of professional wrestling has to offer, and each time he has prevailed. Despite AJ Styles' success, this time will be different, says Kevin Steen. Infused with a new found determination after defeating Super Dragon three times in a row since forming the new SBS, Steen is now ready to take the final step in proving he is better in every way than Dragon. Though it remains to be seen if Steen can even take the title from AJ Styles, let alone hold on to it longer than Dragon did.

 

Also stemming from events taking place at PWG's 2nd Anniversary, Arrogance (Chris Bosh & Scott Lost) had their 9 month reign as PWG Tag Team Champions ended by the Aerial Xpress (Quicksilver & Scorpio Sky.) While they gained a small measure of revenge by brutally attacking and unmasking Scorpio Sky, they were still no longer champions. Though the AXP was scheduled to defend the titles the very next night, Scorpio Sky had virtually disappeared after his team's victory, and to this day has not been able to be contacted by PWG or even his tag partner, Quicksilver. Due to this, PWG Commissioner SoCal Val was forced to strip the AXP of the Tag Team Titles, setting up a match for the titles at "Zombies Shouldn't Run!"

 

Due to the rematch clause in the contract, Arrogance was automatically granted a shot at the now vacant belts. Later that night, their opponents were determined in a Four Team Elimination Match, where 2 Skinny Black Guys (El Generico & Human Tornado) beat out the other competitors for a shot at the titles. While it's arguable which team had the tougher route to this title match, it can't be argued that both teams deserve it, and that the fans are the real winners in this match. Them, and the team that comes away from the match as the winners, oddly enough.

 

"Zombies Shouldn't Run" will also feature:

 

- A rematch from All Star Weekend, with "The Fallen Angel" Christopher Daniels putting his X-Division Title on the line once again against Chris Hero. Hero has stated that he was unprepared going into his first ever singles encounter with "The Fallen Angel," and since that loss, he has been preparing for an eventual rematch. With the X-Division Title on the line, the stakes are already high, but with both men's pride on the line, a victory here would be invaluable.

 

- Much talked about European sensation "Double C" Claudio Castagnoli will be making his PWG debut. Double C has been making a name for himself throughout Europe (well, from his homeland of Switzerland to neighboring Germany, the rest of the continent is more or less uninhabited,) and the Eastern US, but this will be his first trip out west, and where better to go than PWG? And who better to face than "The Technical Wizard" Joey Ryan? Ryan, who recently added a bathrobe to his ring attire to convey the idea that he is a technical wrestling master, not apprentice, certainly will have his work cut out for him with the Switzerlanderian, snazzy wardrobe or not.

 

- While 2 Skinny Black Guys were the clear fan favorites in the Four Team Elimination Match, Los Luchas (Phoenix Star & Zokre) were close seconds in terms of fan support. This didn't matter to SBS (Disco Machine & Excalibur) who blindsided Zokre to score a cheap victory over Los Luchas and eliminate them from the match. At "Zombies Shouldn't Run," Los Luchas will have their chance for revenge, while SBS intend to prove that they can defeat anyone in a fair contest, though their record may prove otherwise!

 

- Davey Richards' seemingly never ending quest for respect continues. Immediately after he suffered a loss to "Pinoy Boy" TJ Perkins at PWG's 2nd year anniversary, Richards went to SoCal Val claiming he was prepared for a match with Puma, and not TJ Perkins. Richards also insisted that PWG was intentionally throwing a a wrench in gears of the Davey Richards Superstar Machine to hold him back. SoCal Val wouldn't stand to hear any of it, promised Richards an easier match the next time around, against someone returning from an injury. What she didn't tell him was that his opponent would be Rocky Romero.

 

Plus Super Dragon, TJ Perkins, Quicksilver, Hook Bomberry, Top Gun Talwar, PWG Commissioner SoCal Val and more!

 

Also appearing "Zombies Shouldn't Run", as well as online at prowrestlingguerrilla.com, will be the two latest PWG DVD releases, "Jason Takes PWG" and "Guitarmageddon!" Both titles, along with all of the other in stock PWG DVD's can be picked up for only $15 each. Plus, fans can get their own officially licensed Super Dragon commercial quality masks, in order to relive their favorite Super Dragon moments. Please note, fans who purchase these masks are not entitled to attack Kevin Steen, no matter what has been said.

 

Finally, at "Zombies Shouldn't Run" we will also have information regarding our next event on Friday, August 19, plus keep an eye on prowrestlingguerrilla.com four info about our first annual, 2 day, 16-man tournament entitled "The Battle Of Los Angeles" taking place on September 3 & 4!

 

Pro Wrestling Guerrilla's "Zombies Shouldn't Run" takes place at the Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at the start time of 7:00PM. The Hollywood-Los Feliz JCC is located at 1110 Bates Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90029. Tickets are only $15, and will be available at the door. For more information, please visit http://www.prowrestlingguerrilla.com or email [email protected]

From Lance Storm's site:

I find myself very motivated to type a commentary today, as I’ve just had a horrible experience with an Indy Wrestling Promoter by the Name of Matt Henstock. Matt Henstock is promoting some PWU wrestling shows in Nova Scotia Canada. I know this because he contacted me to appear at these shows. We actually agreed to terms for me to fly to Halifax teach a 2 day training seminar and to do autograph signings at 3 of his shows.

 

The problem lies in the fact that the first show was last night, the second tonight (July 20th) and the third tomorrow, and I am still in Calgary…Alberta, Canada. Ah you see the problem. After agreeing to do these appearances I was constantly waiting for my travel information, as Matt Henstock (I use Matt Henstock’s full name through out to make sure everyone remember Matt Henstock’s name so they can run in the opposite direction the next time they hear it or have the occasion to do business for or with Mr. Matt Henstock) was suppose to book both my airfare and hotel accommodations.

 

When the shows were about 10 days out and I had not yet received my flight information I started doubting Matt Henstock’s intentions to bring me in. Booking a ticket that late was going to start getting real expensive. I sent an email stating my concerns and told Matt Henstock that if I did not receive a ticket by last Wednesday (the 13th) I would assume he was not planning on honouring his commitment and I would make as public as I could the fact that I would not be at his shows, so fans would not be taken in by bate and switch promoting.

 

I received an apologetic reply from Matt Henstock, stating that he had a major backer pull out and he was going to have to cancel the shows, and would regrettably not be able to bring me in. At this point (July 14th) I posted news on my site that I had been cancelled and would not be appearing in Nova Scotia at the PWU events.

 

I have in the last two days received numerous emails from fans (thank you guys) explaining to me what is really going on in Nova Scotia. I was/am still being advertised for the up coming events, which oddly enough WERE NOT cancelled. This morning I was informed by someone who went to the show last night and bought VIP tickets to take part in a Meet and Greet type autograph signing with me, and was told that not only was nothing said in advance that I would not be coming, once at the show all blame was put on me for not showing up.

 

So let me start by clearing something up right now, Mr. Matt Henstock is a complete and utter liar, whom has both lied to me and to any fans who are going to see a show in hopes of meeting me. He is a con man who does not deserve your business. He contacted me to do his shows and we agreed to terms for my appearance, he then lied to me about his shows being cancelled, and is in turn lying to you in claiming that I am still coming. It is dishonest promoters like Matt Henstock, who kill the Indy wrestling scene, by ripping of fans and destroying their faith in the Indy market. In my opinion Matt Henstock is the lowest level of life in the wrestling business as he is destroying it from with in.

 

Anyone who got ripped off by Matt Henstock in hopes of having the chance to meet me, please accept my apologies, and I hope you understand this was completely out of my control. I would love to return to the Maritimes at some point as the fans there have always been huge supporters of mine. I don’t know when I will have the time again with Storm Wrestling AcademyTM kicking off in September, but if there is an honest promoter out that way, I would be happy to try to work out something, and I’d be willing to offer one hell of a deal, if they can furnish me with Matt Henstock’s home address so I can address this situation with him face to face.

 

If anyone out there wishes to express their displeasure with Matt Henstock and his dishonest business practices, please feel free to drop him an email at [email protected] and let him know that you don’t care for lying promoters and you hope his day in this business are numbered, as we would all be much better off without him. To help bring about this end, I would advice workers and fans alike to avoid having anything to do with Matt Henstock. If people stop working for him and attending his show, he will be out of business and he can sit at home and lie to himself and leave the rest of us honest people alone.

 

Again my apologise to any fans who got shafted by the Lying Matt Henstock, I was really looking forward to coming east and see all of you as well.

This will make you go...holy ****.

A very interesting report from Sports Navigator (Yahoo Japan) about the final days of Shin'ya Hashimoto in regards to his marital situation. Hashimoto was divorced from his wife due to having an affair with Hiromichi Fuyuki's widow. Today's report states that Fuyuki's widow was living with Hashimoto and was with him when he collapsed and died from a brain hemorrhage. The report also states that Fuyuki's widow was engaged to marry Hashimoto.

Damn...thats...a damn big Japanese Soap Oprua right there...

WRESTLE-1 8/4 Ryogoku Kokugikan (Sumo Hall) line-up:

 

- Jun Akiyama vs. Katsuyori Shibata

- Kohei Suwama vs. Don Frye

- Bob Sapp vs. Giant Bernard

- Gen'ichiro Tenryu vs. Kazunari Murakami

- Riki Choshu vs. Kensuke Sasaki

- Akebono vs. Great Muta

Big Japan has postponed their death match series of shows in Indonesia (billed as charity events). According to The Great Kojika, the shows have been rescheduled for September.

This leads into fire pro news!

Pro-wrestler Kiku-taro (Mitsunobu Kikuzawa) is advertising the new "Fire Pro Returns" PS2 video game coming out in September (9/15) by Spike. It will sell for 7,140 yen ($70 USD).

Heres some new info:

http://www.spike.co.jp/fr/subwin2_pub.html

327 Wrestlers (this does not count locked)

1,647 Moves

559 (Headsets)

Cost is 70 bucks US

They have no more updates listed. We will see whats up next week...

The Great American Bash is Sunday- reviews on that monday...read the match review for Kobashi vs Sasaki. I will see you soon