NOTES & NEWS FOR WEDNESDAY 4/6/11
- 04/06/2011 (12:01:29 pm)
- Bob Mulrenin
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| PWO: PWO STAR AND FIRST-EVER PWO CHAMPION MATT CROSS APPEARS AS CAST MEMBER ON WWE’s USA NETWORK REALITY SERIES “TOUGH ENOUGH” WWE Inc.’s new reality series, the re-launching of “Tough Enough”, officially premiered this past Monday night shortly after 11:00 pm EST on the USA Network. The series was highlighted by a number of young aspiring hopefuls chasing the goal of a WWE contract, many of them having prior experience on the independent wrestling scene. None, however, bring the athleticism, notoriety or track record that PWO (Pro Wrestling Ohio) star “M-Dogg 20” Matt Cross, real name Matt Capiccioni, brings to the table. Matt has been an athlete his entire life, scoring success at a young age as an AAU Junior Gymnastics Champion and United States Olympic Team alternate. This background helped prepare Matt for a career in the ring, having the ability to perform amazing physical feats of strength, balance, and conditioning that most others could only dream of. Matt’s wrestling career has taken him to over a dozen countries, nearly every U.S state, countless DVDs and television shows, and even a video game. But for the past three and a half years, Matt, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, has called PWO Wrestling home. When PWO formed in October 2007, Matt was one of the very first additions to the PWO roster of wrestlers. With his combination of youth, experience, athleticism and enthusiasm, Matt instantly became a crowd favorite and began a rivalry with long-time partner/rival Josh Prohibition and the newest major star to come from the area, Johnny Gargano. Along with their valet, Ashley Lane (better known as TNA’s Madison Rayne), the trio made life miserable for Matt, putting him out of action with numerous injuries. However, Matt triumphantly returned at PWO’s first-annual super card, Wrestlelution, to defeat Prohibition and in the process be named PWO’s first-ever champion. Matt reigned proudly as the best wrestler in his home-state and beyond for eight months, before Prohibition hatched a scheme to steal the title from Cross. Once Prohibition was then defeated by Gargano, Matt began heavy pursuit of Gargano for a rematch for a title he felt he never should have lost, leading to a year-long game of psychological warfare culminating in this past summer’s “PWO Wrestlelution 3: A Defining Moment” supercard. The bad blood between Matt and Gargano continues to this day. Stars such as Matt, Gargano, and countless others like them can be seen on PWO TV, airing every Sunday night at 10:00 PM EST on SportsTime Ohio. SportsTime Ohio is the official cable network of MLB’s Cleveland Indians, available in over 4.5 million cable/satellite homes in Ohio and surrounding states, and also available nationwide on select premium sports packages. Check local listings or contact your provider for more information. PWO TV is also repeated weekly on our official YouTube page, www.Youtube.com/PWOwrestling, with new episodes posted each Wednesday. To see footage of Matt’s PWO career - Matt Cross Personality Profile (History of Matt in PWO, PWO TV #102) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9V1NofmDLZ8 Matt Cross vs. Johnny Gargano (PWO Title Match; Spring 2009) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1bt_C4A09OY Matt Cross vs. Johnny Gargano Rivalry Video Package (2010) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4rESfesMLQI Matt Cross’ Death-Defying Risks At PWO Wrestlelution 3 (August 2010) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pycj3ZFtyc8 Conclusion to Matt Cross vs. Johnny Gargano Wrestlelution 3 match (August 2010) - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ctMXrj7hrog PWO congratulates Matt for the achievement of getting the opportunity to showcase his talents on the #1 cable network in the country today! PWO supports Matt throughout this competition and wishes him nothing but the best. The success of Matt, recent WWE signee Matthew “Justice” Hannan, and many other PWO stars only further proves that PWO has one of the most talented and promising young rosters of wrestlers anywhere in the world today! Learn more about Matt Cross on Twitter @MDoggMattCross. FOLLOW PWO WRESTLING ONLINE Official Website: http://www.PWOwrestling.com PWO TV Online: http://www.PWOwrestling.com/TV Official Online Store: http://www.PWOwrestling.com/catalog PWO On Smark Mark Video: http://www.smartmarkvideo.com/Pro-Wrestling-Ohio Official YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/pwowrestling Official FaceBook: http://www.facebook.com/PWOwrestling Official Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/PWOwrestling |
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Thanks to Jeff Sheridan for these Transcripts to Jesse Ventura on Howard Stern & Piers Morgan.
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Thanks to Devin
Hulk Hogan's Micro Championship Wrestling is holding an event on June 3rd, 2011 at the Marchesa Hall & Theatre in Austin, Texas.
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Thanks to Mike Informer
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Shawn Michaels uploaded 5 new videos on his official youtube channel today. Videos are about him being at backstage at WrestleMania 27 and while watching the Taker vs. HHH match plus 2 videos of him presenting the winners of his first ever Wrestlemania Raffle. Videos are here from his official youtube.
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!BANG! TV Report - "Battle of the Stars Royale" - April 23, 2011
Support Your Troops 65, "Battle of the Stars Royale" comes to Funking Conservatory Wrestling's !BANG! TV Sound Stage Saturday April 23rd featuring the introduction of a new "Battle of the Stars" Championship Belt.
It will be Every Man for Himself as The Teams of Heartless, Mad-Dog Madetzke and Luke Spencer and Los Latinos, Ecuador's Jose Salinas and Spain's Leo Cristiani are the first named to be in the "Battle of the Stars Royale" competing for the new Championship Belt.
The Second Main Event will feature a Women's Championship Match with Claudia "The Claw" defending against the challenge of Radiant Rain.
The next !BANG! TV Taping comes to Funking Conservatory Wrestling Saturday April 23rd, Support Your Troops 65, "Battle of the Stars Royale."
Tickets are available online now at http://www.dory-funk.com - You may also call 352-895-4658 for more ticket information.
If you would like to become a professional wrestler and appear weekly on !BANG! TV and Premium !BANG! TV, Call Now - 352-895-4658 or visit http://www.dory-funk.com -
Dory Funk Jr. is the coach of WWE, TNA, NXT, Lucha and Japanese Wrestling Talent.
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This week IN THE ROOM, Brady Hicks, DJ, and Kevin McElvaney are joined by a special guest as Young John returns to the program. Together, the gang recounts all that they enjoyed – and all that miffed them – about this year’s WrestleMania show, from buildup to final fadeout. Listen as the gang goes in depth about The Rock/John Cena situation, The Undertaker/Triple-H match and what worked (and didn’t), and the disappointing elimination of Daniel Bryan/Sheamus from the televised card. Plus, Brady talks some Hall of Fame, and previews NEXT WEEK’s special guest.
For a direct link to the show:
http://thebradyhicks.com/podpress_trac/web/2575/0/2011-04-05%20itr.mp3
All that, plus more great podcasts such as: Matt "Doink" Borne's Carny Knowledge, a special WrestleMania brunch edition of IN THE ROOM with Bushwacker Luke Williams, Minding The Business with "Mr. Wrestling" Rich Jones, Harry Barnett's WrestleMania predictions and fantasy draft on What's Wrong With Wrestling, WrestleDope Radio, and Mr. Akbaz taking a unique look at WrestleMania. Plus: multiple looks at - and perspectives on - WrestleMania XXVII, where WWE is going wrong as a product, thoughts on WWE becoming WEE (World ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment), a special look at "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker as they get older, thoughts on Kane's wasted potential, a special indie wrestling appearance by Hulk Hogan, and an open letter to UFC president Dana White.
For a direct link to the show:
http://thebradyhicks.com/podpress_trac/web/2575/0/2011-04-05%20itr.mp3
All that, plus more great podcasts such as: Matt "Doink" Borne's Carny Knowledge, a special WrestleMania brunch edition of IN THE ROOM with Bushwacker Luke Williams, Minding The Business with "Mr. Wrestling" Rich Jones, Harry Barnett's WrestleMania predictions and fantasy draft on What's Wrong With Wrestling, WrestleDope Radio, and Mr. Akbaz taking a unique look at WrestleMania. Plus: multiple looks at - and perspectives on - WrestleMania XXVII, where WWE is going wrong as a product, thoughts on WWE becoming WEE (World ENTERTAINMENT Entertainment), a special look at "Superfly" Jimmy Snuka, Shawn Michaels, and The Undertaker as they get older, thoughts on Kane's wasted potential, a special indie wrestling appearance by Hulk Hogan, and an open letter to UFC president Dana White.
Thanks for supporting the In the Room podcast on thebradyhicks.com. To leave a message for the show, you can e-mail us at [email protected] or call (206) 337-1031. And while you're at the site, be sure to check out great interviews with AJ Styles (8/9/10), Kurt Angle (10/8/10), Serena Deeb (11/8/10), Madison Rayne (6/8/10), and Kevin Thorn (10/25/10).
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There aren't many men who could strip down to a thong and be comfortable
with it. Chris DeJoseph did it on national television as part of his
job. Chris joined the writing team in 2004 and, like me, stayed for
nearly 6 years. Chris has a thirst for life and sometimes alcoholic
beverages like none other. The stories told on this podcast are some of
my favorites including the fight he and I got int that neither one of us
remembered. You'll also be able to check out some of Big Dick's work
below. Check it out, share it, enjoy it. Hear the entire podcast
http://iwantwrestling.com/2011/04/06/chris-dejoseph-formerly-creative-podcas
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Hear all I Want Wrestling podcast - http://www.iwantwrestling.com/podcasts
See Big Dick in action here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpX2xkeTjXw
with it. Chris DeJoseph did it on national television as part of his
job. Chris joined the writing team in 2004 and, like me, stayed for
nearly 6 years. Chris has a thirst for life and sometimes alcoholic
beverages like none other. The stories told on this podcast are some of
my favorites including the fight he and I got int that neither one of us
remembered. You'll also be able to check out some of Big Dick's work
below. Check it out, share it, enjoy it. Hear the entire podcast
http://iwantwrestling.com/2011/04/06/chris-dejoseph-formerly-creative-podcas
t-audio/
Hear all I Want Wrestling podcast - http://www.iwantwrestling.com/podcasts
See Big Dick in action here
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DpX2xkeTjXw
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Colt Cabana’s Art of Wrestling Podcast - Evan Bourne – Episode 36
The Art Of Wrestling Podcast is a peek into the lives of pro wrestlers masterfully hosted by one of their contemporaries, Colt Cabana. Unlike a standard question and answer interview, Cabana chats up his friends to give these podcasts a unique feel.
Art of Wrestling with Colt Cabana has Episode #36 with Evan Bourne is available NOW for FREE at http://www.WeLoveColt.com and Itunes
Subjects covered include :- Joey Styles helps Evan Bourne pick his name
- Merchandising Ideas
- Tagging with John Cena
- Bourne's backyard wrestling history
- The Hilarious origins of the name "SYDAL"
- Pressures of WWE
- Dumb purchases with wrestling money
- Wrestling for Dragon Gate
- Juggling Wrestling & College
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