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Which match are you looking forward to the most at Summerslam? Current WWE poll results: Benoit vs. Orton 17.86 % JBL vs. Undertaker 23.56 % Triple H vs. Eugene 9.30 % Booker T vs. Cena 4.75 % Hardy vs. Kane 8.04 % Guerrero vs. Angle 9.18 % Six Man Tag Team 4.06 % Edge vs. Y2J vs. Batista 4.13 % Diva Dodgeball 19.08 % Total Votes: 119700 ============ 19% for Diva Dodgeball? Only 9% for Eddie/Angle? People are stupid. Either that or WWE polls are fake. Or both. But how about you? Which matches are you looking forward to seeing? What could you care less about?

Great review! Any comments on what made the Punk/Morgan match so bad? Were they blowing spots or was it just slow and boring or what?

IWA Mid-South Wrestling management will announce the final six competitors to compete in the 2004 Ted Petty Invitational tournament at the upcoming Highland, IN event at the Lincoln Center on 8/21. The first round match pairings will also be given for the first time to the crowd at the 8/21 event. The 2004 TPI will take place on Friday & Saturday, September 17th & 18th, at the Lincoln Center. It will be a two night, twenty-four man, single elimination tournament, with three eight man brackets, and a three-way elimination final. Second row ringside is almost gone for the event. If you have not yet purchased your tickets, they will be available (as they have been since June 19th) on 8/21 at the ticket table. This will be the fifth installment of the former Sweet Science Sixteen tournament, renamed to honor a master of many wrestling styles, the late "Flyboy Rocco Rock" Ted Petty. Previous years saw... 2000 - Chris Hero 2001 - Ace Steel 2002 - BJ Whitmer 2003 - Danny Daniels Below is a recap of the 18 wrestlers already announced for TPI participation. 1. AUSTIN ARIES. The first wrestler invited for TPI participation by Ian Rotten, after a match against Matt Sydal on 4/17 in Lafayette. Went to the finals of the ECWA Super 8 tournament this year, while also frequently competing for ROH and IWA. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 2. MATT SYDAL. Former IWA Light Heavyweight Champion; was also invited for TPI participation on 4/17 in Lafayette. Made his IWA debut in November 2003, and quickly established himself, winning the Light Heavyweight Title in January 2004, and having a Match of the Year contender against AJ Styles during April. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 3. "Spyder" NATE WEBB. Was invited by Ian Rotten after their bout in the first round of the 2004 KOTDM tournament. Former IWA Light Heavyweight Champion. Will likely be the only wrestler to compete in both the KOTDM and TPI tournaments during 2004. This will be his third SS16/TPI appearance. 4. BJ WHITMER. Winner of 2002 Ted Petty Invitational tournament, defeating CM Punk in the finals. Former multiple time IWA World Heavyweight Champion. This will be his fourth SS16/TPI appearance. 5. RODERICK STRONG. Trainer at NWA Florida's wrestling school. Made his IWA debut in April 2004 and made an immediate impact over the April Bloodshowers/Simply The Best 5 weekend. Has made great strides across the independent wrestling scene this year. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 6. CHRIS HERO. Trainer at Chikara Wrestle Factory. Winner of 2000 Sweet Science Sixteen tournament, defeating Harry Palmer in the finals. Former multiple time IWA World Heavyweight Champion. Made it to the finals last year against Alex Shelley and Danny Daniels. This will be his fifth SS16/TPI appearance. 7. PETEY WILLIAMS. Current IWA World Heavyweight Champion, after defeating BJ Whitmer on 5/8 in Highland, IN. Strongly considered for TPI participation last year, this Canadian athlete is a prominent member of the current TNA roster, representing Team Canada in competition. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 8. "Soul Assassin" RAINMAN. This NWA Wildside based athlete made his IWA debut on 7/23 in Lafayette, impressing IWA management with his performance. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 9. DELIRIOUS. Current IWA Light Heavyweight Champion, after defeating Matt Sydal on 6/26 in Oolitic, IN. Made his IWA debut in October 2003, and made a strong impression in matches against the likes of Matt Sydal, Arik Cannon, Jerry Lynn, and most recently a victory over AJ Styles. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 10. TODD SEXTON. Trainer at NWA Wildside's wrestling school. Had a strong first round match last year against AJ Styles, and has been invited to return to TPI competition again this year. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. 11. CHRIS SABIN. This star of TNA's X Division appeared for IWA before building his name on TNA PPV, and has continued to compete for the company ever since. Went out first round last year to Alex Shelley. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. 12. RAY GORDY. This second generation NWA Wildside competitor made his IWA debut KOTDM weekend, and returned with a hard fought bout against Ian Rotten on 7/23 in Lafayette. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 13. ALEX SHELLEY. Currently a featured competitor in TNA as well as ROH, this Baby Bear gained a great deal of his early experience in IWA rings, particularly during a series of matches against Jimmy Jacobs. Went to the finals last year against Chris Hero and Danny Daniels. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. 14. JIMMY RAVE. This Georgia based athlete has competed in NWA Wildside, ROH, and CZW rings as of late, while making appearances every so often for IWA as well. Made it to the second round of the past two TPI tournaments. This will be his third SS16/TPI appearance. 15. HALLOWICKED. Star of the first graduating class at Chikara Wrestle Factory, this masked competitor, trained by Reckless Youth and Mike Quackenbush, is largely considered to be the best all around singles wrestler produced by the school. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 16. "Anarchist" ARIK CANNON. After making his IWA debut on July 4, 2003, this Minnesota based grappler went on to have a strong first round match last year against Chris Hero. In the time since has had memorable bouts against the likes of Delirious, Ian Rotten, Samoa Joe, Tracy Smothers, and Hero (in rematches). Earned an impressive victory against "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson on 7/31. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance. 17. DOUBLE C. The current Westside Xtreme Wrestling Heavyweight Champion. This member of Swiss Money Holding trained under Chris Hero, as well as in clinics with the likes of Dave Taylor, Tony St. Clair, and Skayde. Made his IWA debut in July of 2002. This will be his first SS16/TPI appearance. 18. DANNY DANIELS. Winner of the 2003 Ted Petty Invitational tournament, defeating Chris Hero and Alex Shelley in the finals. This former IWA World Heavyweight Champion had the longest reign of any IWA World Champion in recent memory. This will be his second SS16/TPI appearance.

I remember watching RAW as HHH came out at the end of the show to build for his feud with Kane, and make a shocking revelation. "Kane...you're a murderer!" I laughed my ass of in disbelief at how bad that was.

I don't have any first hand knowledge, but things with Russo were scrapped all the time back then, as now. Kane interfered in the Taker/Austin Buried Alive match at Rock Bottom and then did the whole "mental patient" thing while with Chyna before turning face again when Chyna turned on him and HHH turned heel and then teaming with X-Pac to win the tag team titles. But yeah, I don't know if any major feud was planned. Besides, Kane/Taker had been done to death in 1998, so who else could he feud with? Viscera?

Whoops, forgot the rating for the tag title match. I was going back and forth between ***1/4 and ***1/2, so that's where I had that match rated.

Why have Matt win when he's going to be out 6-8 months? Why not have HBK attack Kane on RAW the next night or attack Kane after he beats Hardy and is trying to injure him?

Yep, no surprises here. Would have been shocked if Daniels, the IWA-MS regular and defending champ, wasn't in it. Looks great so far. I have a feeling CM Punk is going to be one of the final six, too.

I think they all lose money. But as far as how much they sell I have no idea on specifics.

So JBL is most likely going to retain at Summerslam, and Taker will go into a feud with John Heidenreich... With the next SD PPV after Summerslam in October, who do you think will get the next program with JBL? Or will they just do a JBL/Angle/Eddie thing?

How have the last 3 shows been?

http://www.paradisecityninjas.bravehost.co...lcanogirls.html I just got done reading this, and it's a FANTASTIC review. I REALLY want to see that six man elimination match now.

Joey Matthews is replacing Ki in the four way match and it's now for the title. Ruckus' title shot just went bye-bye, not that anyone cares. Now, will they put the title on AJ? I guess we'll see...

I'm looking for some pictures from Family Guy of the old perverted guy with the high pitched voice who wants the "muscley armed paper boy" Chris. Also any other funny pictures from the show would be great. Thanks!

Was the explanation of that summer relay match confusing to anyone else but me? No? Okay then, I'm an idiot.

Maybe if they fire Holly, we can get the highly anticipated Jeff Jarrett vs. Hardcore Holly match in TNA! YEAH!!!! But yeah, I can see the dress code being a pain in the ass, but they won't do much besides grumble about it.

Looking at SD right now, they REALLY need to bring up some young talent on that show. Cena is probably a future champ, but after that you have Eddie, Angle, Taker...guys that have all been there before. Big Show returning will only add to that. And pushing Heidenreich is NOT the answer.

Fantastic preview, PD!

As far as the topic of the show goes, I think doing all-women's shows is still a big risk for IWA-MS. I want to get this show for the elimination match and the tag match, and the fact that it has great women's wrestling is just a huge bonus. Hopefully, though, after I see this show I'll be more into women's wrestling, because I don't think I've ever seen it done really well.

Yeah, it's not good to stereotype entire fan groups. I suppose there are idiots at any indy show you go to.

Matt Sydal vs. Nate Webb added to a GREAT card. Here's the official word: A few notes on the upcoming 8/21 Highland card... * Matt Sydal vs. "Spyder" Nate Webb in light heavyweight action has been added to the card! Though these two men have faced one another in the past in IWA competition, this will be the first time they do battle in front of the Highland crowd. * IWA World Heavyweight Champion Petey Williams will not be able to make an appearance on 8/21 to defend the title due to prior obligations. * The bell time for the event is 7:30pm, not 7:00pm as incorrectly listed here on the web site yesterday. Fans can take note that beginning in October, we will be moving the Highland events to 7:00pm start times, so as to better accomodate the length of the shows, and get fans home a little earlier than they have been. Again, 8/21 and TPI will remain 7:30pm bell times. The switch will go into effect in October. Below is the up to date card for 8/21 in Highland... -- IWA Mid-South returns to action on Saturday night, August 21st, at the Lincoln Center (2450 Lincoln Street) in Highland, Indiana. Bell time is 7:30pm. The Lincoln Center is located just minutes outside of Chicago. Tickets are $20, $15, and just $10 general admission, and will be available at the door. ***Technical Wrestling Duel*** CHRIS HERO vs. "American Dragon" BRYAN DANIELSON ***IWA Light Heavyweight Title Match*** [Champion] DELIRIOUS vs. JIMMY JACOBS ***First Time Ever Meeting In Wrestling*** CM PUNK vs. "The New Age Punisher" B-BOY ***Strong Style Showdown*** "Anarchist" ARIK CANNON vs. "The Notorious 187" HOMICIDE ***Light Heavyweight Attraction*** "Spyder" NATE WEBB vs. MATT SYDAL ***Fan Lumberjack Strap Match*** MAD MAN PONDO vs. "Mr. Insanity" TOBY KLEIN ***Grudge Match From 7/31*** IAN ROTTEN vs. "Metalhead" STEVE STONE ***Special Tag Team Challenge Match*** NIGEL McGUINNESS & CHAD COLLYER vs. DANNY DANIELS & BJ WHITMER Plus more stars of the IWA in action... you never know who might show up at the Lincoln Center! More details to follow during the remaining days before the event. DRIVING DIRECTIONS TO THE LINCOLN CENTER 2450 Lincoln Street - Highland, Indiana Coming from the south (Louisville)... Merge onto I-65 N. Merge onto I-465 W via exit number 106. 19.74 miles Merge onto I-65 N via exit number 20- on the left- toward CHICAGO. 130.38 miles Merge onto US-30 W via exit number 253B toward MERRILLVILLE. 8.10 miles Turn RIGHT onto INDIANAPOLIS BLVD/ US-41. 4.24 miles Turn RIGHT onto LINCOLN ST. 0.09 miles Coming from the north (Chicago)... Merge onto I-94 E toward INDIANA. Merge onto CALUMET AVE. SOUTH (exit number 1, on the right) Turn LEFT onto RIDGE RD. Turn RIGHT onto INDIANAPOLIS BLVD/ US-41. Turn LEFT onto LINCOLN ST. Call the IWA hotlines at 502-569-1701 in Louisville, and 630-585-3958 in Chicago.

I was wondering if this show was any good. Here are the matches on the show - it just seems to be unique for the time period. 1.W*ING Kanemura vs Roadkill 2.Taz vs Chris Candido 3.Shark Tsuchiya vs Lady Cooga 4.Sandman vs Buh Buh Dudley (Sandman gets injured and Balls Mahoney comes out & takes his place) 5.Youngbloods vs Bushwackers 6.Shane Douglas vs Tommy Dreamer 7.Sabu vs Mankind 8.Hayabusa/Masato Tanaka/Jinsei Shinzaki vs Headhunters/Jake Roberts 9.Bret Hart vs Terry Funk .

I really haven't followed the WWE much this summer, just reading results online occasionally. Anyways, I know that the GAB PPV sucked horribly, but I was wondering how good/bad these two PPVs were, and if they're worth getting a DVD or a bootlegged copy of. Which was better, in your opinion?

Speaking of a "styles clash" I suppose TNA's match with AJ Styles vs. Sandman was one.

Holy shit!