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Post by grigs on Mar 8, 2022 23:17:21 GMT
Two questions... 1. What happens to the long inactive promotions? 2. Is there a backstory here as to the formation of the place? IE did the real life promotions break up or go out of business? In answer to #2, I think the story was that antritrust legislation or litigation put the territories out of business in 1984 and new promotions sprang up to fill the void. As for #1, it seems to be handled on a case by case basis. In case of the GWA, the promoter had to be away for awhile and his roster was left intact and, thankfully, he was able to return and get it going once again. In some cases, when the promoter isn't returning, the rosters are dispersed in a draft. Thankfully, things are on the upswing right now and I only see a few inactive promotions. Chito or Kimmel can give you a more in depth analysis, I am sure. |
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Post by topo on Mar 10, 2022 7:13:34 GMT
Two questions... 1. What happens to the long inactive promotions? 2. Is there a backstory here as to the formation of the place? IE did the real life promotions break up or go out of business? In answer to #2, I think the story was that antritrust legislation or litigation put the territories out of business in 1984 and new promotions sprang up to fill the void. As for #1, it seems to be handled on a case by case basis. In case of the GWA, the promoter had to be away for awhile and his roster was left intact and, thankfully, he was able to return and get it going once again. In some cases, when the promoter isn't returning, the rosters are dispersed in a draft. Thankfully, things are on the upswing right now and I only see a few inactive promotions. Chito or Kimmel can give you a more in depth analysis, I am sure. I can confirm #1 and one of the rules is in order to disassociate with the illegal NWA cabal, promoters may not use the names of promotions from pre-1984. That's why there is no NWA, AWA, WWF, etc.. In addition due to the ruling there are no "protected" territories. A promoter theoretically can run anywhere, anytime they please. I have found that despite this freedom, most promoters in this model seem comfortable running in a certain geographic region, even though they are not restricted to do so. |
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Post by jeepguy on Mar 11, 2022 5:06:32 GMT
Thank you.
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Post by tlyne on May 27, 2022 3:54:54 GMT
I am planning to do a one off show in Memphis on July 15. I’d love to have some “Memphis Guys” on the show. If you would like any of your roster to participate, let me know.
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Post by Grigs2.0 on Jan 3, 2023 1:53:11 GMT
"UWA FURY" has found a new home. We will air Sunday evenings at 8 p.m. on TNT. We will also air prime time specials on TNT 3-5 times per year.
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Post by Cory on Jan 3, 2023 2:02:35 GMT
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT BY PRO WRESTLING AMERICA
Legendary trainer of the stars, Eddie Sharkey is happy to announce a new venture. As well as owning and running one of the world’s greatest professional wrestling training facilities, Eddie Sharkey has decided to open his own wrestling promotion called Pro Wrestling America.
This new venture will bring wrestling back to the fantastic state of Minnesota. It will be run from the soon to be famous PWA Arena, also known as the Northeast Minneapolis Armory, and will run shows every Saturday, from it’s 10 am TV taping to it’s event on Saturday night’s at 7pm. Speaking of TV tapings, Sharkey has stated these tapings will be aired every Saturday on TPT (Twin Cities Public Television) at 1pm that Saturday afternoon. Admission is free for the TV and $10 a ticket for the Saturday night show.
Already signed to wrestle in this newest promotion is such names as “Playboy” Buddy Rose, The Nasty Boys Knobbs & Saggs, The Assassin, Paul Jones and local stars Jerry Lynn, and John Paul. The exciting Rock N Roll RPM’s will be here as well as a super tough team all the way from Calgary, Alberta Canada in Biff Wellington & Ben Bassarab. We would be remiss if we forgot to mention the world’s strongest man, Ted Arcidi.
A special event for the fans will be tonight at the PWA Arena as a thank you for supporting both the school and this new venture. But make sure you ask for your TV taping tickets tonight and get Saturday night’s show tickets too. They will be hard to come by soon.
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Post by Cory on Jan 3, 2023 2:39:48 GMT
PWA CROWNS NEW TAG TEAM CHAMPIONS
Pro Wrestling America held an event tonight in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It was held at the PWA Arena and in front of a whopping 223 fans. Those fans got to see a tag team extravaganza that showcased 8 of the top teams in the PWA including the hated Nasty Boys and loved Top Guns. PWA Promoter Eddie Sharkey, the trainer of champions, stated tonight's show was to give back to the fans who support his training school as well as give a preview of what to expect weekly from Pro Wrestling America. In the end, Brian Knobbs & Jerry Saggs, The Nasty Boys, walked away with the titles but if the action is this good every week, don't expect them to be champions for long. |
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Post by badstreetfields on Jan 3, 2023 18:56:35 GMT
Florida wrestling has returned! In our universe, I am going to break with the norm of taping at the Sportatorium. Instead, World of Wrestling is pleased to announce a deal with WTOG, the Florida Superstation, to tape a studio show on Thursday nights that will air on Saturday morning at 10AM (whereas not to interfere with college football) and in syndication across the Southeast.
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Post by Cory on Jan 6, 2023 19:48:14 GMT
PWA PRESENTS: PRO WRESTLING USA #1 IS IN THE BOOKS!!!!
Pro Wrestling America has aired their first of many TV shows today and in doing so, crowned their first ever Iron Horse Television champion in Mark Fleming. Fleming, a trainee & protege of the great Lou Thesz, has used his skill to win a 4 man tournament on this show, beating David Sammartino in the finals. His win, however, is not without controversy. Be sure to catch a replay when it is on in your area.
Pro Wrestling USA is available on TPT (Twin Cities Public Television) every Saturday afternoon at 1pm with taping at the PWA Arena at 10am. Admission is free so get your tickets early as spaces are limited. |
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Post by Cory on Jan 29, 2023 19:48:08 GMT
Memphis Championship Wrestling's tag team division grows and legends return.
With the legendary member of the great Valiant family, Johnny V, coming to manage the MCW tag team champions, The Rock N Roll RPM's, the division has gotten even more dangerous. After beating The Nasty Boys in a street fight for the titles, The RPM's have made open challenges to any team. This may backfire as teams as The Southern Boys, The Stud Stable, The Bees, and more have come in for the title shot.
Memphis legend "Superstar" Bill Dundee and "Fantastic" Steve Keirn have been rumored to return and it has been made official. Both men will be in the WMC-TV5 studios this upcoming Saturday. Also returning is son of the legendary Jerry Jarrett, Jeff Jarrett. Memphis Wrestling is only growing and that is a great thing for the fans. Stay tuned every Saturday at 10am on WMC-TV5 as well as every Monday night at the Mid-South Coliseum.
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Post by Cory on Feb 5, 2023 3:37:19 GMT
Memphis Championship Wrestling kicks off a huge weekend of house show action. You are guaranteed to see two title matches a night at the least and such stars as the Junk Yard Dog, "Superstar" Bill Dundee, Tony Atlas, Jeff Jarrett and his partner Billy Joe Travis and so much more. Make sure to get tickets if you can, when you can.
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Post by Chitohausen on Feb 25, 2023 1:56:50 GMT
The Colonial Wrestling Alliance will run primarily along the east coast, in the states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Delaware and New Jersey.
The television program "Big Time Wrestling" will air on Saturday evenings on WSBK out of Boston, and on local channels in any areas that don't have access to WSBK.
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Post by tlyne on Apr 9, 2023 20:50:07 GMT
I want to thank Chito for allowing me to move south of the border. I freely admit I am not the most knowledgeable person when it comes to Lucha Libre, but I’m going to give it a shot. I am assuming that EMLL/CMLL has gone under, and Antonio Peña, rather than going with AAA, is starting “Lucha Universal”. I plan on a TV show, and a bigger show every so often. So here goes my take on Lucha Libre.
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Post by Chitohausen on Jul 10, 2023 13:23:46 GMT
A quick announcement about Major League Wrestling. I'm in the process of revamping it, and the new reboot of MLW will debut in early August.
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Working on it now.