Happy New Year to all of you…
As 2011 ends and 2012 begins, it’s time for the 15th annual AS I SEE ITYear-End Review. As usual, I should note that my selections are based on whatI’ve actually seen this year, either live, online, on TV, or via tape/DVD;which primarily means North American wrestling.
Written by Darbie Gatorade
When I am bored I often have to deal with an unsuspecting flow of creative juices. Someone recently challenged me to come up with some fantasy booking ideas and I sometimes get carried away. What started out as a fun little game ended up being a 42-match marathon. When you read down this list of matches, please remember that wrestlers are assumed to be in their prime.
In my mind this is the ultimate wrestling show (which would end up being a full blown weekend of incredible matches). In fact I have split the madness up into three nights, with three strategically booked cards, each with multiple epic main events. I took a lot of time organizing the cards so the shows would flow in a manner that would keep the fans attention. It’s not as easy as it looks, considering I set a rule that I could only use a wrestler once for the entire weekend. This my attempt at fantasy booking.
Look at each match, close your eyes, and imagine how the match would play out in your head. You might find your own creative juices flowing. You’re encouraged to leave comments at the bottom of the page. Please use your imagination when you read this article and enjoy yourself!
Promoting the Promoters
Originally published in August 2004
Written by Darby Gatorade
Vince McMahon Sr. & Jr.: The McMahons are undoubtedly the “cream of the crop” as far as Wrestling Promoters go. Vince Sr. got started in the Northeast with his partner Toots Mondt with a promotion called Capitol Wrestling. Vince Sr. eventually broke off from the NWA in 1963 and formed the World Wide Wrestling Federation; following in the footsteps of the AWA, which broke off in 1960. The New York territory was known as the place to be for American wrestlers, and it was the place to make the most money. Booking Madison Square Garden in a city like New York was beneficial to everyone involved! Of course Vince Sr. sold the WWF to his son, Vince Jr, who took the company to new heights and eventually put just about everyone else out of business. Despite that, Vince Jr. has done a lot for wrestling and single handedly brought it into the homes of a huge percentage of fans around the world. After many accusations of steroid abuses and exposes’, the Mcmahons renamed their organization – from WWF, World Wrestling Federation to WWE – World Wide Entertainment, (WWE).
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If you missed the Tuesday November 15th edition of the OWW Radio with Alan Wojcik &Spug. Here are the highlights:
Our featured interview of the evening came from Women Superstars Uncensored which holds Breaking Barrier II Saturday November 19th on Go Fight Live iPPV. The main event is a WarGames Cage match featuring last week’s guests the Midwest Militia (Spirit champion Jessicka Havok, Allysin Kay & Sassy Stephie.) Our guests this week were Team WSU (World champion Mercedes Martinez, Grand Slam champion Alicia & former Spirit & Tag Team champion Brittney Savage.) In this interview the unified trio offered their thoughts on WSU’s continued growth, putting aside old grudges to fight the common enemy, promoter Sean McCaffrey and the new roster members, new commissioner “Prime Time” Amy Lee and stepping inside the steel cage on Saturday. You can check out www.wsuwrestling.com for the entire lineup and Follow the ladies on Twitter @TheBrittySavage & @AliciaDidit. Want to pre-order the iPPV, log onto www.gfl.tv and get it locked up NOW!!
With so many wrestlers abusing substances, getting injured, and dying young, one place to point the finger at is the tough road schedule that they endure.
Full Schedule
A lot of fans are unaware how many days their favorite WWE superstars work a week. Some assume that they only work one night a week based on the fact that they only see them once a week on television.
If you missed the Tuesday November 8th edition of the Online World of Wrestling Radio with Alan Wojcik, Spug & Kevin Scott as Jamal. Here are the highlights:
The show was opened with a recap of the passings of news commentator Andy Rooney, former World Boxing Heavyweight champion “Smokin” Joe Frazier & Hip-Hop music icon Heavy D. Also discussed were the recent horrors coming out of the Penn State child molestation/abuse.
The conversation moved to the Macon, GA based TNA Impact Wrestling taping that saw Bobby Roode win the World Heavyweight title from his former Beer Money partner “Tennessee Cowboy” James Storm. A preview of this Sunday’s Turning Point PPV was given as was a preview of what the guys think will happen in the coming weeks now that Ohio Valley Wrestling will be used as a developmental territory.
If you missed the Tuesday November 1st edition of the Online World of Wrestling Radio with hosts Alan Wojcik, Spug & guest contributor Jim Varsallone of the Miami Herald (www.miamiherald.com).
Here are the highlights:
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The show was opened with a recap of Monday Night Raw which was highlighted by the legendary Muppets plus news and notes on the new WWE Network, former superstar Barry Windham’s health scare & the release of Maryse. Alan & Spug moved onto TNA Impact Wrestling and the story new World Heavyweight champion “Tennessee Cowboy” James Storm is viewed as “too southern” to represent the promotion.
If you missed the Tuesday October 25th edition of the Online World of Wrestling Radio with host Alan Wojcik with weekly contributor Spug. Here are the highlights:
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The 1st interview of the evening came courtesy of our friends at Crossfire Wrestling who will hold “A New Beginning” on November 5th in Nashville, TN. Our guest was former ECW/WCW/WWE/TNA superstar “The Franchise” Shane Douglas. During his time with Alan & Spug, Shane talked about his new DVD project with Kayfabe Commentaries (Timeline History of ECW 1994), many historic moments in ECW history, how much Paul Heyman owes him, who he feels is being held back in TNA and much more. Log onto www.crossfirellc.vze.com for the entire lineup heading to the TN State Fairgrounds! You can also check out Shane on www.franchisefansite.com
If you missed the Tuesday October 18th edition of the Online World of Wrestling Radio with host Alan Wojcik with weekly contributor Spug. Here are the highlights:
The 1st interview of the evening came courtesy of our friends at Crossfire Wrestling who will hold “A New Beginning” on November 5th in Nashville, TN. Former ECW/WCW/WWE/TNA superstar Stevie Richards granted only the 4th interview since he departed WWE!!! During his time with Alan & Spug, Stevie covered a wide array of subjects including being mentored by Raven & Paul Heyman, going to WCW and eventually the WWE, the best video game release of 2011, assisting Spug with his new iPhone and much more Log onto www.crossfirellc.vze.com for the entire lineup heading to the TN State Fairgrounds! Stevie has an amazing website of his own and you can check it out at www.t4show.com or www.youtube.t4show.com
