JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 The event scheduled for this Friday, September 24th at the National Guard Armory in Lafayette, IN has been cancelled. Late in the evening during Friday night's card in Highland, we began to have problems with the ring, and the additional wear and tear by holding the Saturday event in it caused permanent damage to the ring frame that must be repaired. We apologize for the inconvenience, and will return to the Lafayette Armory on Friday night, October 22nd with "The Revolution 2004" strong style tournament. Already signed for the tournament: SAMOA JOE, "The Notorious 187" HOMICIDE, SUPER DRAGON, "The New Age Punisher" B-BOY, BJ WHITMER, "The King of Diamonds" EDDIE KINGSTON, and two more competitors to be announced. IWA Mid-South is back in action with a quadrulple shot of events during the month of October, beginning Wednesday, October 20th, at the National Guard Armory in Bloomington, IN. We will then return to the Armory in Evansville, IN on Thursday night, October 21st. The Bloomington event will feature AJ STYLES taking on CHRIS CANDIDO. Signed for both Bloomington and Evansville is the returning "Fallen Angel" CHRISTOPHER DANIELS, who will participate in a four-way matchup in Evansville along with AJ STYLES, CHRIS SABIN, and PETEY WILLIAMS. Also in Evansville, SAMOA JOE battles ABYSS in a battle of the big men. The quad-shot rolls on Friday, October 22nd in Lafayette, IN, and culminates Saturday, October 23rd in Highland, IN at the Lincoln Center with the IWA's 8th Anniversary Show. Already confirmed for Highland: "Anarchist" ARIK CANNON defends the IWA World Heavyweight Title against AJ STYLES, IAN ROTTEN teams with "The American Dream" DUSTY RHODES to battle "The Dream Team" STEVE STONE & CHRIS CANDIDO, plus MERCEDES MARTINEZ defends the Women's Title against MICKIE KNUCKLES, and a whole lot more. Mark your calendars! We will be announcing the date for our return to the New Albany, IN National Guard Armory shortly as well. Call the IWA hotlines at 502-569-1701 in Louisville and 630-585-3958 in Chicago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Real F'n Show Report post Posted September 22, 2004 They should book Danielson for 10/22 if he's not already booked somewhere else. Also I'd like to see Cannon or Hero in the Strong Style Tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Joe/Abyss? Interesting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoDriver 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Already signed for the tournament: SAMOA JOE, "The Notorious 187" HOMICIDE, SUPER DRAGON, "The New Age Punisher" B-BOY, BJ WHITMER, "The King of Diamonds" EDDIE KINGSTON, and two more competitors to be announced. Super Dragon back in IWA:MS? That's really good to hear... because normally promotions don't seem to ever bring him back a second time for whatever moronic reasons. Anyway, this is looking to be yet another great series of shows from IWA:MS. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HollywoodSpikeJenkins 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Apparently, Dragon is a dick and has a ego. But thats just what every promoter says. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Evolution Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Ian Rotten admitted that Super Dragon is a dick backstage, which I assumed meant that he wouldn't be back, but I guess I was wrong. Anyway, yes, the ring was in shoddy shape after the show, as one of the crossbars used to hold the ring up was completely broken and had to be reattached with an obscene amount of duct tape, which took a very long time to remove when we were moving the ring out of the building. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Epic Reine 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 DAMN, another quadruple shot? IWA:MS is so lucky they got 3 money marks backing them, cuz I can't see how they make any money off these. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slingshot Suplex 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 I thought Ian said at the Q & A that Super Dragon was a dick backstage and wouldn't be back anytime soon? Personally, I didn't see what all the hype about the guy was about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PsychoDriver 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Asshole huh? Eh whatever, as long as they are bringing him back. Looks like a great tourney, I'd imagine a possible Super Dragon Vs. Homicide match would be something to watch. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 DAMN, another quadruple shot? IWA:MS is so lucky they got 3 money marks backing them, cuz I can't see how they make any money off these. Who are their money marks? Maybe they think they have a better chance to make money off loaded shows than normal ones? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Deviant Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Super Dragon was in the 2002 TPI, but was never brought back because he didn't follow the unwritten rules of ettiquite at all, basically blowing everyone off and not even going so far as to shake people's hands. He was a self-centered prick all weekend. Luckily, he has his marks, so they might sell a few more tapes with him on them, hence why he's in for the TPI and the Strong Style Tournament, but don't look for him on m/any shows outside of those. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jingus 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 I've heard that Smart Mark Video cuts IWA a part of the money they make selling their tapes, which is apparently a decent amount, so that certainly helps load up the shows with big names. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Dynamite Kido Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Now let me start off by saying that I am HUGE on IWA-MS.......but do THEY honestly need to start booking Dusty now too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slingshot Suplex 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Dusty is a one time thing. Or at least I think so anyway. But I figure they booked him for two reasons. 1. No matter what anyone thinks of Dusty Rhodes as a wrestler or booker or his personalty , his name is legendary in the business among the marks and they are hoping his name will sell tickets. I admit I probably would have bought a ticket for the 8th Anniversary show anyway, but when Ian announced he was going to team with Dusty, I went right out and reserved a ticket. 2. At the KOTDM Q & A, someone asked a question to the panel about who they'd want to wrestle and Ian described how he didn't really have that but if he could team with one person, it'd be Rhodes. Ian watched Dusty growing up in Florida and was a huge fan of the guy. I guess Ian saw an opportunity to make that happen so he did. Workrate whatever blah blah blah. I think the match is going to be a fun brawl. Ian will be psyched for the match teaming with Dusty....Dusty can work a good brawl....Candido should be looking to prove himself on the biggest stage he's been on in a long time....and Stone is pretty good. I'm looking forward to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Mercedes Martinez is good. Stiff, hard-hitting, strong style women's wrestling action. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Evolution Report post Posted September 22, 2004 Mercedes Martinez is good. Stiff, hard-hitting, strong style women's wrestling action. Indeed. I first saw at her at the first night of TPI, and I was very impressed. Another fine woman wrestler to add to the list of those in IWA's women's division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JoeDirt 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 The IWA Mid-South Wrestling schedule for the months of October and November are taking shape, as we have confirmed the next four return dates to the National Guard Armory in New Albany, IN (right outside Louisville), as well as follow-up dates at the Armory in Evansville, IN. Our return to New Albany will take place on Thursday night, 10/7. All seats for the event will be just $10. Look for matches to be announced this coming week. New Albany will also host this year's "Wrestlefeast" on Thanksgiving night, 11/25, in addition to regular shows on 10/28 and 11/11 at the venue. Our November date in Evansville will be the night before Thanksgiving, 11/24. Seven of the eight competitors that will be a part of "The Revolution 2004" strong style tournament, to take place on 10/22 at the Armory in Lafayette, IN, have been confirmed. They are: SAMOA JOE, "The Notorious 187" HOMICIDE, SUPER DRAGON, "The New Age Punisher" B-BOY, BJ WHITMER, "The King of Diamonds" EDDIE KINGSTON, and RODERICK STRONG. The final entrant will be announced shortly. Here's a glance at the schedule as it stands right now... 10.07.04 New Albany, IN @ National Guard Armory (2909 Grant Line Rd) 10.20.04 Bloomington, IN @ National Guard Armory 10.21.04 Evansville, IN @ National Guard Armory (3300 Division St) 10.22.04 Lafayette, IN @ National Guard Armory (5220 East 200 South) "The Revolution 2004" 10.23.04 Highland, IN @ Lincoln Center (2450 Lincoln St) "8th Anniversary Show" 10.28.04 New Albany, IN @ National Guard Armory (2909 Grant Line Rd) 11.11.04 New Albany, IN @ National Guard Armory (2909 Grant Line Rd) 11.19.04 Lafayette, IN @ National Guard Armory (5220 East 200 South) 11.20.04 Highland, IN @ Lincoln Center (2450 Lincoln St) 11.24.04 Evansville, IN @ National Guard Armory (3300 Division St) 11.25.04 New Albany, IN @ National Guard Armory (2909 Grant Line Rd) "Wrestlefeast" Mark these events down on your calendar and plan ahead to join us for a solid two months of IWA action throughout the state of Indiana! Call the IWA hotlines at 502-569-1701 in Louisville and 630-585-3958 in Chicago. www.iwamidsouthwrestling.com www.midwestwrestling.com ======================= Eleven shows in the next 2 months...I'm going to be in debt soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Corey_Lazarus 0 Report post Posted September 25, 2004 Mercedes Martinez is good. Stiff, hard-hitting, strong style women's wrestling action. Indeed. I first saw at her at the first night of TPI, and I was very impressed. Another fine woman wrestler to add to the list of those in IWA's women's division. And you have NECW to thank for her, considering I do believe she was trained by "Brutal" Bob Evans (New England indy legend). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
