Archive for December, 2009
Farewell to the Old TNA
The Katz Files – Arnie Katz
Farewell to the Old TNA
The Kingfish Arnie Katz pauses, before Final Resolution, to reflect on seven years of Total Nonstop Action.
When I sat down to think about my Final Resolution preview and predictions, which I’ll post tomorrow, I realized that this would be the last major event before Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff sweep away the old regime.
Oh, the roster will stay the same, at least at first, but everyone from Dixie Carter on down has told fans to be braced for big changes. We’ve all heard that kind of hype before, but I don’t think TNA is kidding this time. Hulk Hogan and Eric Bischoff haven’t put their reputations on the line just to maintain the status quo at TNA. Hogan has made comments to the effect that he doesn’t care what happens before January 4th, because it’ll all change then, anyway.
And so I began to remember the highs and lows of TNA’s rocky and winding road that has brought them to this point…
Nobody Asked Me, But…
The Katz Files – Arnie Katz
Nobody Asked Me about MIRAW, But…
The Kingfish Arnie Katz continues a “Katz Files” tradition with answers to some ticklish questions inspired by his viewing of the 12/14 episode of RAW.
I was watching RAW/I> this week and Nobody Asked Me, But…
… Wasn’t this a better show, in its way, than the last few three-hour RAW spectaculars? Pre-recording the show and fast-forwarding past the ads, re-sets, lame segments with the nude fate guy, DX and the Diva cluster schmazz definitively helped make that RAW 90 minutes of good pro wrestling TV.
IWC A Call to Arms – A Weekend of Change
Complete results by Joe Dombrowski
A Weekend of Change; A Celebration That Transcends Time
It was perhaps the most newsworthy, eventful, and unpredictable weekend in IWC history. It was a weekend that changed the face of professional wrestling in this area forever quite literally. By the time the final bell had sounded on Saturday night, a 16-year era came to a close, a dynasty came to its end, a soldier began another heroic journey, and genesis of a new age was thrust upon us in an unforgettable fashion.
Swimming with Piranhas – by Howard Brody
Swimming with Piranhas: Surviving the Politics of Professional Wrestling
By Howard Brody
Product Description
Exposing wrestling’s inner workings and back-office deal making, this memoir is a hard-hitting firsthand look at the sport from Howard Brody, one of its most controversial promoters. Beginning with how he became involved with professional wrestling and produced his first television program, it then focuses on his time as president of the National Wrestling Alliance and reveals the truth behind the rumors surrounding his departure from the organization. Brody’s relationships with many of wrestling’s most powerful and creative figures—Vince and Linda McMahon, Eric Bischoff, Paul Heyman, Tod Gordon, Antonio Inoki, Hiro Matsuda, the Funks, Dusty Rhodes, Jim Cornette, and Hulk Hogan—are discussed in detail, revealing many little-known details about the behind-the-scenes negotiations involved in booking and promoting shows. From dealing with building and talent managers to working with radio and television stations, Brody explains the nuances of booking promotions, discusses the nature of negotiating and selling wrestling to television networks and sponsors, and divulges fascinating details about many aspects of working in the wrestling business.
Bill Goldberg shoots on Hulk Hogan & TNA
Courtesy: www.MondayNightMayhem.com
Former WWE & WCW World Heavyweight Champion, Bill Goldberg, was the special guest on this week’s live edition (12/14/09) of Monday Night Mayhem (presented by ReelWrestling.com), hosted by The Big Mosh, “The Chairman Of The Board” Todd Vincent, & former WWE Head Of Security/the star of the cult-classic “Super Troopers,” Jimmy Noonan. You can feel The Mayhem live & in streaming audio every Monday night (at 8PM ET/7PM CT), exclusively on The Monday Night Mayhem Radio Network (www.MondayNightMayhem.com, www.ITunes.com, www.AudioWrestling.com, www.Facebook.com/MondayNightMayhem, & www.MySpace.com/MondayNightMayhem).
New era of New England Championship Wrestling
It will be the most special night in the 9 year history of the promotion, when New England Championship Wrestling returns to live action this Saturday night at the National Guard Armory, 1000 Hancock Street in Quincy, MA with a 7 PM bell time. (more…)
Mike Graham on the death of Florida wrestling
MIKE GRAHAM ON THE DEATH OF FLORIDA, EDDIE, AND CROCKETT’S ROLE
Mike Graham, former CWF star and son of legendary promoter Eddie Graham, has recently been recognized as an outspoken and sometimes controversial figure since his appearances on WWE legends programming. Today Graham’s mouth opens the next chapter in his opinionated legacy with the release of “Guest Booker with Mike Graham,” which went on sale at www.kayfabecommentaries.com.
