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CWF Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad II sets a frantic pace for upcoming events at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium! Check out the special Photo spread! It's HOT and it's all below!
CWF CASUALTIES OF WAR rocks Greensboro NC's Glenwood Rec Center with brand new Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions crowned! Get the scoop and the photos below!
The Aftermath expands, adding Ben Tyler & Trevor Lee to their roster at the conclusion of CWF BATTLE LINES ARE DRAWN at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium! Hook yourself up below!
CWF ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN sees new CWF Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Adam Page declared the undisputed champion at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium! Details & more below!
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CWF CASUALTIES OF WAR Crowns New Tag Team Champions In Greensboro NC!
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Glenwood Rec Center
Greensboro NC
02.11.12
Tag team action hit the ring to kick off CWF's CASUALTIES OF WAR with Chase Dakota teaming with the returning "Surly" Cecil Scott to take on the team of CWF Mid Atlantic TV Champion Donnie Dollar$ & RGL Champion Joe Black w/Brad Stutts in tag team action. Scott, returning from a broken ankle, held his own for the first part of the bout, but was slower than expected as his physical conditioning has yet to catch back up to the full-time competition as the match continued. Dollar$ and Black tagged in and out like a regular team, taking Dakota to the canvas and ending the bout with a convincing pinfall in the center of the squared circle.
The bizarre Solomon Spades was out next with the even more bizarre Jester for singles action against CWF Mid Atlantic original "Box Office Draw" Mikael Yamaha. Yamaha started fast, but Spades kept retreating to the floor for consultations with Jester, and Yamaha finally went to the floor to retrieve his opponent. The bout went back and forth from bell to bell with Yamaha finally getting an upper hand and attempting a pin to finish the bout, only to be held by the unusual Jester from the floor, allowing Spades to steal a pinfall win over the multiple former CWF champion.
CWF Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions All Stars Walter Eaton & Roy Wilkins were led to the ring by Coach Gemini to defend the titles "one more time" against A Black Guy & A Little Goat's Arik Royal & Chiva Kid. A barnburner ensued, with the All Stars using their superior numbers to stay a step ahead of the familiar challengers. The numbers game, however, didn't hold a large enough advantage for the champions, as the challengers did work and won the titles by a convincing pinfall in the middle of the ring for a very appreciative crowd.
Mecha Mercenary was out next for a Greensboro Street Fight against Rob "Boogie Woogie Man" McBride, with no time limit, no DQs and no countouts. The battle hit the floor almost at the opening bell with the two competitors going for broke early in the fight. A few shots into the steel ringposts were followed up with a series of big elbows and a couple dozen open-hand chops as the fight re-entered the ring to continue. Mecha went big and tried to finish off the veteran McBride, but the Boogie Woogie Man had a few tricks left up his own sleeve, including a steel chain. McBride took the mechanical monster down, winning by pinfall after over ten minutes of brutality all over the building!
Eight man tag team action was the main event of CWF CASUALTIES OF WAR, with William L. Cross leading his Aftermath team of Trevor Lee, Ben Tyler, "the 1st" Ric Converse & Xsiris to the ring to get busy against Brad Stutts' team of "Young Gun" Nick Richards, TV Champ Donnie Dollar$, Jason Miller & "High Definition" Steve Greene. Weeks leading up to this bout heard many unpleasant comments made by both teams and both teams appeared ready to back up their words with whatever action was necessary when the bell rang. All eight men gave out every possible ounce of punishment to their opponents with both teams flowing tags for much of the fight. The retired grappler, Greene, made a timely save of partner Richards after he got singled out, only to find himself searching for a chance to get to his own corner for a tag. Greene refused to submit as Converse & Xsiris stepped up and took center stage, and actually orchestrated the main event's pinfall win, pulling a victory out of what appeared to be a loss.
CWF Mid Atlantic returns to live action on Saturday February 18th at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium (1813 Frank Holt Dr.) at 7:30pm. For details and to reserve your seats NOW, visit www.cwf247.com!
(Above) Jason Miller hoists up the Aftermath's Ben Tyler for a painful return to earth in eight-man tag team main event action at Greensboro NC's Glenwood Rec Center.
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The Insiders Readers responded with Rob "Boogie Woogie Man" McBride (40%); Kamakazi Kid & "Assassin" Ray Kandrack (20% each) and Arik Royal & Aftermath's Ric Converse (10% each) when asked which performer would you LEAST expect to change their attitude.Correct Answer: Rob "Boogie Woogie Man" McBride! And thanks to the "peoples" for voting!
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Mayhem Ensues at CWF Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad II In Burlington NC!
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Mid Atlantic Sportatorium
Burlington NC
02.18.12
Chase Dakota was out first for singles action against Fatback Enterprises' "Young Gun" Nick Richards with manager Brad Stutts. Dakota went right to work on the youngest member of the Fatback crew, taking him off of his feet and keeping the bout on the canvas. Richards, nearly pinned on a couple of occasions, fired himself up and rolled to a surprising pinfall win over the cocky young Dakota.
CWF Commissioner "Dangerous E" Corey Edsel was out next, taking the house mic into the ring. Calling a pesky fan who has ran into the CWF ring on a couple of occasions out of the crowd, Edsel gave the fan a chance to tell his story and say what he felt had to be said to the Commissioner. The fan, who called himself Chet, said he could very well be the future of CWF Mid Atlantic and he wanted to train and learn to wrestle in the CWF ring. Edsel, always one unafraid to take a situation into his own hands, gave the young man his "first and last" lesson, an open-hand slap to the face, dropping him to the canvas like a rock. Manager William L. Cross entered the arena and told Edsel he witnessed what he did and that Chet was coming with him after being assaulted by the Commissioner.
Triangle tag team action was up next as the teams of the Killbillies Aric Andrews & Evan Banks w/Bobby Jo Neil, Los Chivas Numero Uno y Numero Dos, and Robyn Golphyn & Terrell Givens all hit the ring prepared for war in a one-fall three-team tag bout. A highly entertaining and memorable bout ensued with all six competitors involved in everything from animal husbandry to shenanigans. The Killbillies extended their win streak with a convincing pinfall win sending the other two teams back to the locker room with losses on their records.
"Prince Of Heat" Court Montgomery and Coach Gemini were up next, with a few choice words for "Hard Times" Ty Dillinger, who retired from the All Stars without the Coach's permission. Rising Generation League Champion Joe Black was then introduced, putting his title on the line against rookie Montgomery. The championship, which can only be held by competitors with less than three years of experience, has always guaranteed some hard-hitting and fast-paced matches and this one stayed true to form. Despite the Coach getting a few shots of his own in, Black took the match to the canvas, forcing Montgomery to submit in right at the five minute mark, with Black retaining his championship.
"The 1st" Ric Converse entered the arena as the RGL competitors were exiting, bringing the house mic and getting in the face of referee Robby Walsh. Manager William L. Cross chimed in from the ring apron as Converse blamed Walsh on his team's loss in Greensboro, after he replaced the injured Redd Jones in the main event. Asking the rookie referee if he thought he was a big man now, Converse and Walsh got into a shoving match, with Converse flooring the ring official. CWF Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Adam Page ran out to help the fallen official, and was soon shadowed to the ring by "Surly" Cecil Scott. Scott explained that Page wasn't even a professional when he started with CWF Mid Atlantic and now that he's "injured" that he's getting a lot of attention, unlike veteran Scott, who's returning from a broken ankle. A referee made his way to the ring, called for a bell and the two were allowed to discuss their disagreements in the squared circle. Page didn't take but about two and a half minutes to finish off the game Scott by pinfall before intermission began.
Amber Gertner was up following intermission with a few announcements about upcoming CWF Mid Atlantic events, and ended by introducing the new CWF Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions, Arik Royal & Chiva Kid. The champions took the house mic into the ring to suddenly realize that the Fun Aftermath Guys Trevor Lee & Ben Tyler were on one side of them and 7 Oh! 4's Caleb Konley & Cedric Alexander were on the other. All three teams exited without a physical confrontation but tension was high as they left the arena.
"Box Office Draw" Mikael Yamaha was out next to challenge CWF Mid Atlantic Television Champion Donnie Dollar$ for his first-ever CWF singles title. Manager Brad Stutts observed from the floor as his champion faced off against sometime teammate Yamaha, who years ago created the Fatback Splash as a full-fledged member of Fatback Enterprises. Yamaha used his veteran wiles to lure Dollar$ into a trap, but true to his managers' commentary from the floor, Dollar$ was strong enough to resist and keep his shoulders from being pinned. The champion withstood all the veteran had to dish out before finally flattening him and getting the pinfall win in the middle of the squared circle.
Eight man tag team action was up next as Coach Gemini introduced the All Star lineup of "Assassin" Ray Kandrack, Roy Wilkins, Walter Eaton and Mecha Mercenary to face off against the fan-favorites Mark James, Jason Miller, Bobby Wohlfert & Rob "Boogie Woogie Man" McBride. A violent bout broke out with all eight men getting in their shots, with tempers flaring and growing hotter as the bout continued. Just before the fifteen minute mark, all eight men began brawling all around the ringside area and into the front rows. Kandrack & James disappeared through the entrance and were not even in the arena as McBride's team snatched a pinfall win out of a brawl.
Best of Three Falls Tag action was up for the main event, pitting the Fun Aftermath Guys Trevor Lee & Ben Tyler w/William L. Cross against the team of 7 Oh! 4's "Midnight Sun" Caleb Konley & Cedric Alexander. A lightning-fast battle ensued without a single fall being decided until after the fourteen minute mark, with Trevor Lee pinning Caleb Konley after a double-team kick to the head of the PWI International Ultra-J Crown Champion. Partner Cedric Alexander stepped in to take his turn, taking the second fall with a pin over Lee in six minutes after the first. The final fall took almost another six minutes before a brawl sent 7 Oh! 4 down to defeat as the referee counted the Ben Tyler pinfall over Alexander.
CWF Mid Atlantic returns to live action on Saturday March 3rd at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium for CWF End Of An Era 2012! Belltime is at 7:30pm and already signed the CWF Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Title will be up for grabs between champion Adam Page and former champ Xsiris! The Fun Aftermath Guys will challenge A Black Guy & A Little Goat for the Mid Atlantic Tag Team Titles! Mecha Mercenary will challenge Donnie Dollar$ for the CWF Mid Atlantic Television Title! "The 1st" Ric Converse faces Jason Miller in a rematch from Battlecade! Details, reservations and more at www.cwf247.com!
(Above) All Star Roy Wilkins reconsiders his options as Rob "Boogie Woogie Man" McBride looks to get out of the corner in eight-man tag team action at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium.
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Adam Page's Heavyweight Title Upheld at CWF ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN!
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Mid Atlantic Sportatorium
Burlington, NC
01.21.12
The red-hot "Box Office Draw" Mikael Yamaha kicked off the evening's competition against the masked Canadian Mercenary 3.5 in singles action as CWF ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN got underway. The masked Canuck spent much of the opening minutes on the floor and in the crowd, anywhere Yamaha could not get his hands on him. When he finally got down to business inside of the squared circle, Yamaha took him to the canvas to continue his streak with a pinfall win.
CWF Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Adam Page entered the ring next with the house mic and told the fans how he had dreamed of being right where he's at right now 10 years ago when he was a mere 10 year old lad. Sharing his story with the fans, Aftermath manager William L. Cross made his way to the ring demanding that Page return the belt to it's "rightful owner" Xsiris. Stating that Ric Converse was not in the building and Xsiris was boycotting the event due to the circumstances at New Years Knockout, Commissioner "Dangerous E" Corey Edsel made his way to the ring to make a ruling on the title. After explaining that the actions taken by the members of the Board of Directors which were in attendance, he stated that it probably wasn't the same decision he would have made, and stated that some people would not be happy with his decision. Edsel then declared that Adam Page was indeed the undisputed CWF Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion, exited the ring leaving Cross to have a temper tantrum by himself as the fans roared.
Six man tag team action was up next as the team of Donovan Vice, "Prince of Heat" Court Montgomery & Mecha Mercenary made their way to the ring to face off against fan favorites Mark James, Jason Miller & "Michigan Assassin" Bobby Wohlfert. A hard-hitting physical bout ensued, with the bizarre Soloman Spades making his way to the ringside area as the bout was decided by pinfall by Miller for his team. Spades circled the ring as both teams exited, smiling and laughing as he made his way to the locker room area.
Manager Bobby O'Neil led his new team of "Arrogant" Aric Andrews & "Untouchable" Evan Banks to the ring, dubbing them the Killbillies, to face off against the popular team of Joe Black & Arik Royal in a Dream Partner Grudge tag team match. O'Neil's team from Virginia took the fight to the Southern California team of Black & Royal, making a quite unexpected debut as a well-oiled tag team combination. Despite O'Neil never offering either of his men a popsicle, his team took a surprising pinfall win over the fan favorites with an assist by the "Prince of Heat" Court Montgomery, who appeared at ringside and helped hold a ringboot down to keep a kickout from occurring as the referee counted the fall.
CWF Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions All Stars' Walter Eaton & Roy Wilkins were led to the ring by Coach Gemini, who took the house mic and dared any tag team to step up for a shot at the titles. Young Robyn Golphyn & Terrell Givins answered the challenge and took the fight surprisingly to the established tag champions. Eaton & Wilkins got in their share of vicious licks, but the youngsters refused to back down and displayed some excellent tag team moves which had the champions on their heels on numerous occasions in the bout before the crafty Coach Gemini orchestrated a means for them to garner a pinfall win. Attacking the challengers after the bell, Arik Royal & Chiva Kid ran out to make the save, and Coach Gemini threw down a "one last chance" for their team to get another shot at the tag titles, stating he'd allow it ONLY if the masked Chiva Kid could defeat the "Assassin" Ray Kandrack later in the night in singles action.
Chase Dakota was out next to challenge Donnie Dollar$ for his CWF Mid Atlantic Television Title in the traditional ten-minute television time limit bout. Manager Brad Stutts maintained his position at ringside as Dollar$ withstood Dakota's initial attack of muy thai style kicks and turned the tide with a powerful slam to the canvas of the challenger. Building on his own momentum, Dollar$ kicked up his game another notch and pinned the shoulders of the challenger to continue his first reign as a singles champion in CWF Mid Atlantic. As Dollar$ exited the arena, the bizarre Soloman Spades once again made himself noticed on the floor of the arena, appearing seemingly out of nowhere. He presented his trademark ace of spades to the confused Dakota in the middle of the ring before laughing and exiting the arena via the entrance ramp.
"Assassin" Ray Kandrack, a vision of anger, hit the ring with Coach Gemini with a fire in his eye and the intent of injuring the masked Chiva Kid. Kandrack started off very strong, tossing the much smaller Mexican star around like a toy, driving his knees hard into the canvas on several occasions. Chiva was obviously limping most of the bout, unable to set up his usual top rope moves due to the pain inflicted by the angry former TV Champion. The game masked man refused to give into the pain and kept trying to finish off the monster Kandrack, finally winning the bout by pinfall to earn himself and partner Arik Royal another title shot at the All Stars' Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions as Coach Gemini went ballistic. Mark James made his way to the ring area as Kandrack considered another attack after the bell, but Kandrack took his attention off of the masked man to keep an eye on James before exiting the arena in an even more sour mood than when he entered.
The Fun Athletic Guys' Trevor Lee & Ben Tyler were introduced for main event tag team action and then CWF Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Adam Page & "Young Gun" Nick Richards entered with manager Brad Stutts. A marathon bout then ensued, with Richards caught in the ring by the young Aftermath apprentices, despite the constant instruction and pleading of Stutts on the floor at ringside. Page made several timely saves before getting into the bout in earnest, and started to even the odds almost single-handedly against the young duo of Lee & Tyler. Richards was then able to regain his breath and composure and make tags with the undisputed Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion as they dismantled the game cocky duo across the ring. Page & Richards scored the main event win by pinfall and as they were exiting the arena, "the 1st" Ric Converse and manager William L. Cross entered the arena to "fire" their young charges and take them out of their "apprentice program" for the loss, but was quickly interrupted by "High Definition" Steve Greene, who hit the ring along with Page, Richards and TV Champion Dollar$ alongside of Stutts. Greene announced that Converse needed to keep his team intact because he had decided to come out of retirement one more time and compete in tag team action in Greensboro in February, instead of being the guest referee as previously announced. Stutts took the house mic and challenged Converse, Lee & Tyler to face the team of Page, Dollar$ & Richards on Saturday Feb. 4th when CWF returns to the Mid Atlantic Sportatorium. Angry at being out-maneuvered, Converse begrudgingly agreed to the bout as Stutts sweetened the deal by stating it would be a six-man elimination bout, with each man defeated exiting the arena until one team had eliminated the other!
CWF Mid Atlantic returns to live action on Saturday Feb. 4th at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium for a full night of bone-crushing pro wrestling action! Reserve your seats NOW at www.cwf247.com!
CWF Mid Atlantic returns to Greensboro NC's Glenwood Rec Center on Saturday Feb. 11th for Casulties of War! Tickets already are going FAST for the return to Greensboro and are available from the wrestlers on the CWF roster today!
(Above) The Fun Athletic Guys' Trevor Lee hoists "Young Gun" Nick Richards up for a painful drop to the canvas in main event tag team action at CWF ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium.
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Mid Atlantic Sportatorium
Burlington, NC
02.04.12
The Killbillies took a few moments to get a grasp of the situation with their tag team bout against the team of Otto Schwanz & Roo-D Lewis, still standing on the floor when the ring official called for the bell. The team of Andrews & Banks took the brunt of Schwanz' personal brand of madness and refused to dance with Lewis, and under the leadership of Bobby Jo Neil tucked another pinfall win in their belts as the tag team scene in CWF Mid Atlantic heats up.
Veteran "Box Office Draw" Mikael Yamaha stepped through the ropes to face the lightning-rod of CWF, Chase Dakota in singles action. Dakota survived Yamaha's initial assault, to answer with a devastating attack barrage of his own. Yamaha kept his wits about him when others may have folded, re-took command of the bout and downed the brash young competitor after slapping the water out of his mouth from the canvas. It appears that Yamaha has turned around his new year with a convincing pinfall win in the books.
All Stars "Prince of Heat" Court Montgomery & "Assassin" Ray Kandrack stepped through the ropes to take on the masked team of Las Chivas Numero Uno Y Numero Dos, returning to the states from a tour of Mexico and Central America. The goat-masked Mexican stars had the fans in an uproar as they dismantled rookie Montgomery, which only served to anger the former TV Champion Kandrack. He stormed into the ring, hoisted his own partner up over his head and dropped him on BOTH opponents, demanding the referee count both down for a double pinfall.
Mecha Mercenary, this week determined to be the #1 Contender to the PWI International Brass Knuckles Championship, stepped through the ropes to take on Jason Miller in singles action. The masked monster started off strong, pounding Miller with his ground-and-pound attack, but Miller was able to get a second wind and kick up the fight a notch, keeping Mecha on his heels and wondering what he would be hit with next. Dropping him over the ropes to the concrete, Mecha continued to move forward, back into the ring and down for the three-count in a rare pinfall win over the mechanical monster. Manager Brad Stutts entered with the house mic to congratulate Miller on his win and ask him to join his team along with "High Definition" Steve Greene in the main event at CWF Casualties of War next Saturday in Greensboro NC.
All Stars Michael "the Fury" McAllister & "Hard Times" Ty Dillinger were out next with Court Montgomery to do tag battle against the red-hot team of Arik Royal & Chiva Kid. A brawl ensued, with the "Assistant Coach" having difficulties getting and keeping the referee's attention as well as the absent Coach Gemini would have. Almost fifteen minutes of battle ensued with Chiva & Dillinger exchanging Ric Flair imitations, including Flair chops and some impromptu "styling and profiling" in the squared circle. Wearing down the veteran All Star team, A Black Guy & A Little Goat ripped through them with a convincing pinfall win, which led to Dillinger asking for a house mic. Dillinger then explained it was his birthday (and got sarcastic birthday wishes from the fans), and stated he was really beginning to feel the effects of the ring on his body. Dillinger stated that he was "done" and was hanging up the boots in order to see if he could get to "feeling normal" as the fans looked on in surprise.
All Star Walter Eaton, one half of the CWF Mid Atlantic Tag Team Champions, hit the ring with Court Montgomery & Michael McAllister for singles action against a man he once trained, Rising Generation League Champion Joe Black. Blistering chops ensued and personal feelings were exposed as the two took the bout as a personal vendetta against their opponent, with Eaton feeling he hadn't shared ALL of his tricks with Black and Black feeling he had a lot to prove to a former mentor. A display of violence continued from bell to bell with Eaton pulling off the over-whelm with numbers All Star strategy to end the bout with a pinfall.
Six man Elimination tag team action was up for the main event with the Aftermath's "the 1st" Ric Converse w/William L. Cross teaming with the Fun Athletic Guys' Trevor Lee & Ben Tyler to go up against Brad Stutts' team of Donnie Dollar$, "Young Gun" Nick Richards & CWF Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Adam Page. A wild battle kicked off with all six men tagging in and out and getting in a few licks in on their opponents before moving on. Richards found himself on the wrong side of the ring and was the first man to be eliminated by pinfall after the eleven minute mark. Dollar$ & Page continued the war, with Dollar$ in the ring and Page being attacked from behind on the ring apron awaiting a tag. Dollar$ was then eliminated by pinfall at the seventeen minute mark, leaving Converse, Lee & Tyler three-on-one against Heavyweight Champ Page. Page tried to keep tabs on the three, with a pinfall attempt made by him near the twenty minute mark. That's when the lights went out! They returned in about 12 seconds with former Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Xsiris standing in the ring over Page with the title belt in his hand! The referee made the count and called for the bell as Page was covered. Xsiris, Converse, Lee & Tyler continued hostilities, forcing Dollar$ & Richards back to the ring area to try to save Page, who had to be carried from the building with an injury.
On the entrance ramp following the wild main event, Xsiris announced that he finally had his belt back, all was good with the world and that Lee & Tyler had done their part and were finally inducted as full-fledged members of the Aftermath with Converse agreeing with his partner!
CWF Mid Atlantic returns to live action on Saturday Feb. 11th at Greensboro NC's Glenwood Recreation Center (2010 Coliseum Blvd.) with belltime at 7:30pm! Tickets available NOW from CWF Mid Atlantic performers! www.cwf247.com
(Above) Former Mid Atlantic Heavyweight Champion Xsiris appears in the ring after the lights go out during the main event at CWF BATTLE LINES ARE DRAWN at Burlington NC's Mid Atlantic Sportatorium.
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Stardate: 10.22.11 3:45 pm
Catching my breath after a whirlwind roadtrip to Charlotte NC for PWX Wrestling...Realized that the Soapbox hadn't been updated since MAY! So here goes...
I've not spoken directly to the ownership yet, but I have the feeling that Traditional Carolina Wrestling may have decided to close up shop. The popular events in Pleasant Garden NC were ran with stacked cards of familiar names and faces and new faces from other areas in an unusual mixture of action and drama and off-beat booking. The enthusiasm of the bookers and the excitement of wrestlers experiencing new opponents and partners will be missed if TCW has closed its doors, but in today's cash-strapped economy, I can totally understand how changes must sometimes be made.
This being said, I've also not touched base with my protige Miss Chasity, who I'm sure I'll at least get to say "hi" to in the next couple of weeks at scheduled CWF events. If TCW has decided to take a breather, then I'm beyond late in thanking Dean Taylor publicly for the opportunity to cover and be a part of his events. Dean put his all into making each and every TCW event memorable for the fans and especially the children who attended his monthly events.
I won't lie. First time I was told "we are going to do the fan of the month in the ring a half hour before bell time" I scratched my head and wondered what was Dean thinking. Two minutes into watching children from the audience competing in games such as musical chairs with the TCW wrestlers, I fell in LOVE with the idea. Heck, I even got to play musical chairs with them one night! It was a blast, one I shall never forget...Especially sending my buddy Kamakazi Kid out of the game by snatching the last seat available in an early round.
Fun. What a concept. Did I mention that I was blown up playing?
With the boys at the WWE basically dominating the "sports entertainment" television market since 2001, I really shake my head and wonder what upstart companies are thinking by trying to compete with a visual candy event like the weekly WWE television shows. I've not watched TNA but a few times early in their history (I was fascinated with the whole X Division concept), but what I saw was not up the same level production quality seen at every WWE event televised. I missed the recent debut of ROH, but heard nothing but nightmare stories of their production. Considering they are sponsored (owned) by Sinclair Broadcasting Group, I would have considered ROH to be a real thorn in the side of WWE, who now finds it's biggest competition being a midget wrestling program...
And in other news...Eric Bischoff & Hulk Hogan are still running TNA. Or should that be ruining? Why can't someone slip Dixie Carter a handful of old WCCW, Mid Atlantic & UWF videos?
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