Wrestling News June 29, 2005 Part B
The Blue Meanie is in the spotlight of the wrestling world. On news about a possible lawsuit against JBL he says: “I also got a lot of messages from the reports that I am considering suing JBL personally. A lot of people read that report and ran with the ball as if I had already filed. They key word here is "CONSIDERING" lol.”
He continues about it and takes those to task who say that it is just wrestling: “I heard a few things of people saying I shouldn't sue because "it's just wrestling". Well guess what? It wasn't "just wrestling"....it was personal. Some say "haven't you ever been stiffed" and "wrestling is a fraternity, wrestlers don't sue each other". Well yes I HAVE been stiffed in the ring, I have worked with guys who worked snug. In this case it was neither "stiff" nor "snug". It can't even be considered working. It was a straight up assault. Wrestling is in many ways a fraternity but there some codes to live by in this business. The MAIN and ultimate code in this business is one word................trust.
We go out there with the plain and simple guideline that “I am giving you with my body in the TRUST that you will not purposely hurt me as you expect the same TRUST of me.” I put that trust out there when I stepped in the ring and it was clearly violated. I wouldn’t consider legal action if it had just been “working tight” and I wouldn’t have considered legal action if 3⁄4 of the wrestling community wasn’t telling me I SHOULD!”
SD: 3/4 of the wrestling community? Come on Meanie. I know what you mean but don’t make it sound bigger that it already is. If this case does happen then it should be something very interesting. Chances are, though, that there will be a settlement well before it ever gets to that point.
Dave Cromier, Olympic wrestler, recently talked about Real Pro Wrestling. "It was a chance to wrestle in something totally different, in front of a live audience and on TV," Cormier said. "Being on TV was hugely important, and people watched it. When the ratings came back, they were OK. Look at some other sports like bowling and arena football ... they started small and waited for their time, and now they're big things on television."
The wrestlers were divided into teams with names like the New York Outrage and the California Claw. The shows had music, lighting and physique-friendly singlets, but organizers made sure the line between their group and WWE-style "wrestling" was clear and distinct.
"It was a chance to, if you do well, help make a living," Cormier said. "Guys with bigger names had a chance to earn some money. We've never experienced this before."
SD: I still haven’t gotten the chance to see this program yet but it’s supposed to be a lot of fun to watch. The team name idea sounds a bit goofy but besides that I’m all for it. If this gives amateur wrestlers an opportunity to make some money doing what they love then what’s the harm? Besides — if it takes off it’ll give them even more leverage for when Vince comes calling.
TNA announced today that Impact! Will now be offered free of charge via streaming broadcast by the Real Broadcast Network at 4pm EST starting this Friday. They said you will still be able to download the show if that is your preferred method. In addition they will be offered on television in the following markets:
Sun Sports in Florida: Friday at Midnight
Time Warner Cable of New York City: Tuesday 8PM on channel 94
Augusta, GA: WBEK Saturday 8PM and Tuesday 9PM
Cedar Rapids, IA: KWWF Friday 8PM and Sunday 7PM
Urban America TV: Tuesday 10PM and Saturday 1AM
On this weeks show you will see: Sean Waltman vs. Sonjay Dutt, Lance Hoyt vs. Team Canada's Eric Young, Abyss vs. Sonny Siaki, America's Most Wanted vs. Simon Diamond and Trytan, The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. Alex Shelley, plus, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Raven and TNA X Division Champion The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels. More matches for “No Surrender” on pay-per-view will also be announced!
SD: Great news for people with dialup. I do wish they were still on television in my area but this is fine as well. This weeks program should have a few moments.
Misc. News and Notes:
The next tryouts for the ROH Wrestling School are July 10th. Email ROHhelp@aol.com if you are interested.
The new trailer for 101 Reasons not to be a Pro Wrestler DVD is not online. Check it out here.
The Heartland Wrestling Association will hold a free, three-hour live wrestling event Friday, featuring Jeff Jarrett, Road Dogg, Raven, Al Snow, Jamie Noble and Shark Boy at Fort Campbell, TN. If you’re near there then you should definitely check it out.
He continues about it and takes those to task who say that it is just wrestling: “I heard a few things of people saying I shouldn't sue because "it's just wrestling". Well guess what? It wasn't "just wrestling"....it was personal. Some say "haven't you ever been stiffed" and "wrestling is a fraternity, wrestlers don't sue each other". Well yes I HAVE been stiffed in the ring, I have worked with guys who worked snug. In this case it was neither "stiff" nor "snug". It can't even be considered working. It was a straight up assault. Wrestling is in many ways a fraternity but there some codes to live by in this business. The MAIN and ultimate code in this business is one word................trust.
We go out there with the plain and simple guideline that “I am giving you with my body in the TRUST that you will not purposely hurt me as you expect the same TRUST of me.” I put that trust out there when I stepped in the ring and it was clearly violated. I wouldn’t consider legal action if it had just been “working tight” and I wouldn’t have considered legal action if 3⁄4 of the wrestling community wasn’t telling me I SHOULD!”
SD: 3/4 of the wrestling community? Come on Meanie. I know what you mean but don’t make it sound bigger that it already is. If this case does happen then it should be something very interesting. Chances are, though, that there will be a settlement well before it ever gets to that point.
Dave Cromier, Olympic wrestler, recently talked about Real Pro Wrestling. "It was a chance to wrestle in something totally different, in front of a live audience and on TV," Cormier said. "Being on TV was hugely important, and people watched it. When the ratings came back, they were OK. Look at some other sports like bowling and arena football ... they started small and waited for their time, and now they're big things on television."
The wrestlers were divided into teams with names like the New York Outrage and the California Claw. The shows had music, lighting and physique-friendly singlets, but organizers made sure the line between their group and WWE-style "wrestling" was clear and distinct.
"It was a chance to, if you do well, help make a living," Cormier said. "Guys with bigger names had a chance to earn some money. We've never experienced this before."
SD: I still haven’t gotten the chance to see this program yet but it’s supposed to be a lot of fun to watch. The team name idea sounds a bit goofy but besides that I’m all for it. If this gives amateur wrestlers an opportunity to make some money doing what they love then what’s the harm? Besides — if it takes off it’ll give them even more leverage for when Vince comes calling.
TNA announced today that Impact! Will now be offered free of charge via streaming broadcast by the Real Broadcast Network at 4pm EST starting this Friday. They said you will still be able to download the show if that is your preferred method. In addition they will be offered on television in the following markets:
Sun Sports in Florida: Friday at Midnight
Time Warner Cable of New York City: Tuesday 8PM on channel 94
Augusta, GA: WBEK Saturday 8PM and Tuesday 9PM
Cedar Rapids, IA: KWWF Friday 8PM and Sunday 7PM
Urban America TV: Tuesday 10PM and Saturday 1AM
On this weeks show you will see: Sean Waltman vs. Sonjay Dutt, Lance Hoyt vs. Team Canada's Eric Young, Abyss vs. Sonny Siaki, America's Most Wanted vs. Simon Diamond and Trytan, The Phenomenal AJ Styles vs. Alex Shelley, plus, NWA World Heavyweight Champion Raven and TNA X Division Champion The Fallen Angel Christopher Daniels. More matches for “No Surrender” on pay-per-view will also be announced!
SD: Great news for people with dialup. I do wish they were still on television in my area but this is fine as well. This weeks program should have a few moments.
Misc. News and Notes:
The next tryouts for the ROH Wrestling School are July 10th. Email ROHhelp@aol.com if you are interested.
The new trailer for 101 Reasons not to be a Pro Wrestler DVD is not online. Check it out here.
The Heartland Wrestling Association will hold a free, three-hour live wrestling event Friday, featuring Jeff Jarrett, Road Dogg, Raven, Al Snow, Jamie Noble and Shark Boy at Fort Campbell, TN. If you’re near there then you should definitely check it out.
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