AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com

There’s not a person who hasn’t seen the devastation of the March 11 8.9 earrhquake in the Sendai region of Japan. The earthquake damage and the even more powerful tsunami, whose effects were felt as far as the Pacific North American coastline have killed hundreds of people, with thousands more missing and feared dead, tens of thousands injured, and untold billions of dollars in property destruction.

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Luke and Butch: Before the Bushwhackers
Originally published on August 6, 2004
Written by Kevin G. Bufton

Many people consider the late eighties and early nineties to have been a Golden Age for tag team wrestling in the WWF. They talk about the likes of the Bulldogs, the Hart Foundation, Demolition, the Rockers and, to a lesser extent, Strike Force, High Energy and the Orient Express. Whilst I wouldn’t dispute this to any great extent, this was also the time of the Bolsheviks, the Powers of Pain, the Twin Towers, Colossal Connection and, perhaps the greatest steaming turd in the cesspool, the Bushwhackers.

The very name of this New Zealander team causes many die-hard wrestling fans to sweat in fear and trepidation. Respected members of the Internet Wrestling Community, including Scott Keith and Smash Wrestling’s Arnold Furious refuse to watch their matches during some of their PPV recaps. There must be a good reason for people so obsessively enamoured of wrestling to ignore more of their favourite sport, but were the Bushwhackers REALLY that bad” -  – - – Well…yes.

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Time Machine: The Early Years
Originally published on June 10, 2004
Written by Gladiator

Come and step into the pro wrestling time machine, where I will write about each generation of wrestling. And we begin in the early years of pro wrestling.

In the early years, promoters ran their respective territories, as specific federations were not popular at the time. Until July 14, 1948, of course, when promoters from St. Louis, Kansas City, Minneapolis, Omaha, Des Moines and Columbus fused to form the National Wrestling Alliance. Amongst competition were the World Wrestling Association led by the LeBells, and other territories run by promoters like Jess McMahon, Jules Strongbow and Jim Crockett. But none could top the success of the NWA.

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TWP MAGAZINE #12 NOW AVAILABLE!

Bret Hart talks to TWP magazine: His opinion on today’s wrestlers, returning to WWE, his relationship with Vince, winning the US title and much more….

Finally, the latest FREE edition of The Wrestling Press magazine is now available for your viewing pleasure!

This is the first of our new monthly editions under the leadership of editor Darren Wood and inside you will find several fantastic interviews, videos, articles and photos. The main feature is an exclusive in-depth chat with Hall of Fame legend Bret ‘The Hitman’ Hart!

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AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com

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Here’s the 2010 Quebec Wrestling Awards and Hall of Fame inductees.

El Generico was named wrestler of the year for a second year in a row; LuFisto was named female wrestler of the year; Super Smash Bros. have been named tag team of the year and El Generico vs Kevin Steen was feud of the year.  The Editor’s award was given to Jacques Rougeau Sr. (the father of Ray and Jacques)

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Dragon Gate (in Japan) had its core shaken over the weekend with a ripple effect on Dragon Gate USA. Here’s the latest:
 
-Warriors joined Naruki Doi’s unnamed stable to form an 11 man unit that has Doi, CIMA, Ricochet, Brodie Lee and Dragon Kid among others. Visit www.IHeartDG.com for the complete story.
 
-This means that Naruki Doi has announced his partner for the Open The United Gate Title round robin tournament on 1/28 in Manhattan, 1/29 in Philadelphia and 1/30 in Union City. It will be Doi and 2010 breakout star Ricochet as a duo in this tourney. Go to the www.DGUSA.tv Live Events section for the updated lineups.

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Fans, wrestlers, promoters… here is your chance to promote your wrestling-related event and speak directly to the Online World of Wrestling community via our official radio show, OWW Radio, hosted by Alan Wojcik every Tuesday night at www.owwradio.com and www.wildtalkradio.com

Feel free to call in to promote yourself, an upcoming wrestling event, a fan convention, a book, a dvd, any wrestling-related product, or just to talk about the week in wrestling.  What did you think of RAW, SmackDown!, NXT, iMPACT, ROH, the most recent PPV, or any indy show you attend?  Have your voice heard and express your opinions to the world.  Talk about what’s going on in the world of professional wrestling today.  Even if you’re a former wrestler and you just want to say hi to the fans.  We want you to be on board, so if you if you miss this week, then no big deal; the invitation extends to next week, and the week after, and the week after.  We go LIVE every week!  Consider this an open invitation that doesn’t expire.  Join us LIVE on OWW Radio with Alan Wojcik (pronounced Woah-Jek)..  Continue reading to find out how.

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AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com

New Japan Pro Wrestling is coming to the United States. The tour is a cooperative venture with Jersey All Pro Wrestling, which has featured Japanese legend Jushin “Thunder” Liger on several shows in New Jersey and Philadelphia over the last several months, including the 13th anniversary doubleheader. New Japan Pro Wrestling will present three events here beginning Friday May 13.

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AS I SEE IT
Bob Magee
Pro Wrestling: Between the Sheets
PWBTS.com

As 2010 ends, it’s time for the 14th annual AS I SEE IT Year-End Review. As usual, I should note that my selections are based on what I’ve actually seen this year, either live, online, on TV, or via tape/DVD; which primarily means North American wrestling.

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