AS I SEE IT - 12/10/2002:
More on December 14th 'Support Indy Wrestling Day' Shows
by: Bob Magee
As mentioned in last week's AS I SEE IT...this weekend, December 14th, 2002 to be precise is the date on which "Support Indy Wrestling Day" takes place with independent shows featured all over the United States.
SoCalUncensored.com, PWBTS.com and the websites featuring this column are hoping to get you to attend an independent show in your area.
On December 14th, 37 different independent wrestling shows in 16 different states and in Canada will run, including Combat Zone Wresting's biggest show of the year....Cage of Death 4.
December 14th is a day to make sure you are at one of these very important shows. At a time when wrestling fans complain about being force fed 500 pound doses of Paul White and watching talented workers hitting their heads on the glass ceiling carefully constructed by Paul Levesque's ego and Stephanie McMahon's pen; here are alternatives.
If you're one of those people who think the only real wrestling product airs on Monday and Thursday nights... try an independent wrestling show this coming weekend instead.
The idea as explained last week by Socaluncensored.com's Steve Bryant, is to attempt to "generate a buzz throughout the Internet wrestling scene, [and attempt to draw] a parallel between all feds running in a single day."
In commemoration of this day, SoCalUncensored.com has brought back their popular “Support Indy Wrestling” stickers for $1 plus .75 cents shipping and handling in the United States.
Fans who have any questions about ordering these stickers can email scrub@socaluncensored.com
Promoters running shows on December 14th can also email siw@socaluncensored.com with their show card, bell time, website, etc. and it will be added to the list.
Here's a list of some of the shows running that day, with ticket information, websites, and lineups where available (courtesy of Jess McGrath’s
Moonsaults, found on 1wrestling.com):
California
- City of Industry, CA (Frank and Sons Collectibles Show) Revolution Pro (http://www.revolutionpro.com)
- Lompoc, CA (Lompoc Boys and Girls Club)
CWA Gangrel appearing
Tickets available at the following locations: KJG Games Group, 317 Town Center West, Santa Maria, CA - (805) 614-GAME(4263); The Little Store, 501 East Boone, Santa Maria, CA - (805) 922-9739; Sportz Nutz Sports Memorabilia, 114 North H Street, Lompoc, CA - (805) 737-4422; Wing Chun Choy Li Fut Kickboxing Academy, 4869 South Bradley Road/Suite 22B,
Orcutt, CA; Affordable Used Cars, 4th and Grand Avenue, Grover Beach, CA - (805) 473-9326
Website: http://www.championsofjustice.net/cwa
- Newhall, CA (American Legion Post 507)
GSCW Super Dragon vs. Bobby Quance Lil' Cholo vs. TARO, Jardi Frantz vs Tony
Kozina, Hardkore Kidd/Misteroso vs. Ballard Brothers
Connecticut
- East Haven, CT (East Haven Academy) New Age Wrestling Federation "The Connecticut Cup" 8-man tournament,
Low-Ki, Rick Fuller, Mike Quackenbush, Shark Boy, Luis Ortiz, John Walters, Big Daddy. Tickets: Children $10, Adults $15 in advance, $20 at the door.
Website: http://www11.brinkster.com/danquirk/news.asp)
Florida
- Milton, FL (Santa Rosa County Sports Auditorium) XW 2000
- Davie, FL (Bergeron Rodeo Grounds)
International Wrestling Federation holds A FREE SHOW at Bergeron Rodeo Grounds, 4271 Davie Rd. in Davie, FL with Sabu vs. Kevin Sullivan,
Powers of Pain Barbarian and Warlord vs. Desperado Joe Gomez and Pat Tanaka. Haitian Sensation Tyree Pride vs. Mike Graham. Native Blood vs. Kahagas and Manny Montana. Donations benefit the Starting Place in Hollywood. Call 954-797-1166. Sponsors call Mayor Venis at 954-566-4001.
- Pembroke Pines, FL (Walter C. Young Theatre)
Future of Wrestling
Bruno Sassi vs. Syxx-Pac for the heavyweight title, Antonio Banks & Punisher vs. Dennis & Sean Allen vs. Dave Johnson & Casey Thompson
"Xtreme Xmas tree match" for the tag team titles, Billy Fives vs. Maximum Capacity, Tommy Vandal vs. Ricky Vandal, Agent Steele vs. Rod Steel vs. Al Bino for the IPW title, Scoot Andrews & Mike Sullivan vs. Shane Twins for the IPW & NWA Florida tag team titles, David Babylon vs. Danny Doring for the International title, Dow Jones vs. Chris Charger, Ram Man vs. Dan Evans, Larry Lane & Johnny Vandal vs. Anthony Michaels & Jeff Roth.
Ringside seats $15, general admission $10. Call 954-748-5555 for information.
Website: http://www.futureofwrestling.com
Georgia
- Chatsworth, GA (PCW Arena) People's Championship Wrestling
- Dublin, GA
Galaxie Pro Wrestling 6:00 pm belltime Patrick "Bubbalicious" Knuckols Memorial show
A portion of the proceeds from this event going to the Christmas for Kids Drive. Admission for this event is $3.00 plus a new toy $5.00 or more IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGE (or $8.00 admission without a toy). Children under 6 free.
Matches include: Mad Mac Davis vs. Preston Paradise in "Rage in the Cage", The Reign of Terror vs. The Dead End Clique, Ghetto Blaster vs. NWA Wildside Champion, Ice Berg Slim, Johnny Grunge vs. DL Norris, GPW U.S. Heritage Champion
K.I. Blade Walker vs. Damien
Website: http://www.galxypro.addr.com
Illinois
- Elk Grove, IL (2801 Touhy, Unit G) Pro Championship Wrestling Rick Knight vs. Shane Eaton for the Midwest title
- Midlothian, IL
(Rec Center, 14500 West Kostner, Midlothian, IL) Lunatic Wrestling Federation
Battle royal for vacant heavyweight title.All tickets are $12.
Website: http://www.lwfwrestling.com - Peoria, IL (Peoria Athletic Club, 1219 SW Adams, Peoria, IL)
Thunder Wrestling Federation North returns with a 7:00 pm belltime.
Website: http://www.twfnorth.com
Indiana
- Marion, IN (EWF Arena) Extreme Wrestling Federation Tickets are only $6 ($3 with Toys For Tots donation) 7:00 pm belltime
- Ian Rotten vs. Bull Pain Taipei death match
Website: http://www.iwamidsouthwrestling.com
Maine
- Bangor, ME (Eastern Maine Technical College) Rampage Pro Wrestling
"Italian Superman" Sonny Soprano vs. "Movie Star" Michael Monroe, Legion
"Freakin" Cage vs. Tim Kilgore, I Quit Match - HardWare vs. Mourning Star (with TTA the 3rd), T-Bone Jones vs. "Sugar Daddy" Scott Logan,
"Kash Money" Cameron Mathews vs. Davistation
Website: http://www.rampagepro.net/main.html - Portland, ME (Stevens Avenue Armory) 7:30 pm belltime
Eastern Wrestling Alliance (http://www.ewaprowrestling.com)
"The Trendsetter" Adam Booker vs. "Big League" Brian Black, "The Elements of Suicide" vs. Dr. Heresy & Maverick Wild, "Mr. Muscles" Frankie Armadillo vs. Garf Garrison
vs."Flash" Nick McKenna, Antonio Thomas vs. Johnny Heartbreaker, Johnny Curtis vs. "Hurricane" John Walters
All advance ticket sales are $8, tickets at the door at the Steven's Avenue Armory are $10 the night of the event. Advance tickets can be purchased at Quality Shop,473 Steven's Avenue, Portland, ME, and at
all Bull Moose Music locations.
Michigan
- Sterling Heights, MI (Sunnybrook Golf & Bowl) Independent Wrestling Revolution
Anthony Rivera & Truth Martini vs. Gabriel Brimstone & Hacksaw Duggan for the tag team titles, Jorge Estrada vs. Chris
Sabin, Breyer Wellington vs. Sonny Siaki for the heavyweight title. Doors open at 7:00 pm. Tickets are available at Hot Hits Records in Roseville, Michigan (586) 777-3640, or the Sunnybrook Golf and Bowl front desk - 7191 17 Mile Road, Between Mound and Van Dyke in Sterling Heights, Michigan - Phone: (586) 264-2700, or by going online at this URL
Website: http://www.pwrhotline.com - Warren, MI (VFW Post 9021)
UWAA
Missouri
- Blue Springs, MO (Sports City) World League Wrestling Takao Omori, Road Warriors, appearances by Ted DiBiase and Harley Race. Tickets $10.00 Adults/$8.00 under 12
Website: http://www.harleyrace.com/wlw/wlwhome.htm
North Carolina
- Burlington, NC (Club CWF) CWF/FWA-Carolinas FWA Carolinas Heavyweight Champion "Dangerous E" Corey
Edsel, Otto Schwanz, Pat Cusick, Brad Attitude, Stephen O'Hara, American Steel Ninja, Brad
Rainz, Xsiris, Kamikaze Kid, Brass Munkey
Website: http://www.cwfprowrestling.com
Ohio
- Batavia, OH (Red Barn Flea Market) Heartland Wrestling Association Tournament for vacant tag team titles
Website: http://www.hwaonline.com
Pennsylvania
- Butler, PA (Hindman Hall) International Wrestling Cartel Jimmy Vegas vs. Colt Cabana for the heavyweight title, CM Punk vs. Shirley Doe
- Hazleton, PA
WXW STEEL CAGE MAIN EVENT: Malachi vs. Sugaa, Moondogs vs. Supreme Lee Great/Tommy Suede, plus April Hunter, Slyk Wagner Brown, Team
Xtreme, Afa Jr, Samu, Twin Tackles, Black Pearl, Jersey Devil, Wenzel, Robert Moses, Malachi, Flamingo Kid, Bodacius Pretty Boy, new TV Champ Havoc, Zero Gravity, Shane Black
All seats $7.00. Call (570) 459-1980 for information.
Website: http://www.wxwwrestling.com - Macadoo, PA (Strand Roller Rink)
World Star Wrestling
- Philadelphia, PA (ECW Arena) Combat Zone Wrestling
(http://www.czwwrestling.com/)
"Cage of Death 4": Zandig vs. Lobo "Cage of Death" match for ownership and control of CZW, Justice Pain vs. Messiah "Iron Man rules" for the heavyweight title, Ruckus vs. M-Dogg 20 vs. Sonjay Dutt to determine number one contender to the jr. heavyweight title, Backseat Boys vs. Nick Mondo & Ric Blade TLC match, Nick Berk vs. Josh Prohibition submission match, plus B-Boy
Tickets for Cage of Death may be reserved by calling (856) 468-9147, by emailing beaners_13@yahoo.com or by using the CZW Online Ticket Reservations System at http://www.czwwrestling.com/Tickets/COD/cod4.html.
NOTE: ALL reserved tickets for COD4 must be paid for in advance to retain your reservation.
General admission tickets are also available at these remote ticket locations: Innersoul Body Piercing, 2c Creek Road,
Brooklawn, NJ (across from West Brook Bowling Alley)- (856) 742-7001, Somerton Beverages, 13510 Bustleton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA - (215) 673-1900, and Ontario Street Comics, 2235 Ontario Street, Philadelphia - (215) 288-7338.
Website: http://www.czwwrestling.com
Tennessee
- Bristol, TN (Armory) Southern States Wrestling
- Columbia, TN (Freddie's Auction Barn &
Sportatorium) NWA Main Event Wrestling
Website: http://www.nwamainevent.com - Dyersburg, TN (Entertainment Center)
Mid-America Championship Wrestling
- Henderson, TN (Chester County Junior High)
Memphis Championship Wrestling
- Knoxville, TN (National Guard Armory)
Ron's Championship Wrestling Knoxville "Christmas for Kids" show. Bring a toy and get in free.
Website: http://www.ronschampionshipwrestling.com - Nashville, TN (Nashville Fairgrounds)
USA Championship Wrestling
- Millington, TN (Casper Creek Community Center)
TSWA
- Munford, TN (High School) Hysteria Promotions
Utah
- APW/Utah "Toys for Tots" benefit show, Sandy's Station, (Sandy, UT) 5:00 pm
belltime. Tickets are: $7 without new unwrapped toy; $5 with a new, unwrapped toy.
Enrique Guerrero vs Los Mochi # 3, Kyle "Mastodon" Gardner vs "Luxurious" Levi Lee in a lumberjack-strap match, "American
Pitbull" Brick Alexander vs Los Mochi #1 in a bull-rope match, 7 ft Purgatory vs Grogenstein in a coffin match, Griffin & Derrick Jannetty vs Race Bannon & Blitz for the vacated APW tag-titles, Draven vs Validus for the APW title, Morgan (NWA-Rocky Mountain) vs Sierra for the APW Women's title.
Utah
- APW/Utah "Toys for Tots" benefit show, Sandy's Station, (Sandy, UT) 5:00 pm
belltime. Tickets are: $7 without new unwrapped toy; $5 with a new, unwrapped toy.
Enrique Guerrero vs Los Mochi # 3, Kyle "Mastodon" Gardner vs "Luxurious" Levi Lee in a lumberjack-strap match, "American
Pitbull" Brick Alexander vs Los Mochi #1 in a bull-rope match, 7 ft Purgatory vs Grogenstein in a coffin match, Griffin & Derrick Jannetty vs Race Bannon & Blitz for the vacated APW tag-titles, Draven vs Validus for the APW title, Morgan (NWA-Rocky Mountain) vs Sierra for the APW Women's title.
Virginia
- Fredericksburg, VA (Fairgrounds) Xtreme Impact Wrestling Four-man heavyweight title tournament (Sean Lei, Preston Quinn, Magic, Brute Shooter), Robert Royal vs. Chino Martinez third match in best of seven series for the vacant NWA Virginia jr. heavyweight title
Wisconsin
- Green Bay, WI (The Watering Hole) All-Star Championship Wrestling
Dino Bambino vs. J.B. Trask for the heavyweight title, Kevin Krueger vs. Horace the Psychopath, Kujo & Adrian Lynch vs. Hillbilly Hills & Rob Norwood no DQ for the tag team titles, Sam Hayne vs. Dysfunction tables match
CANADA
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Before some readers tell me one more time "Why are you lecturing us one more time about the
indies?"...
Tell me you don't care about seeing old school talent like Harley Race, Kevin Sullivan, Road Warriors, or Ted
DiBiase... high spots artists like Ruckus, M-Dogg 20... all-around talents like
Low-Ki, CM Punk and Colt Cabana.... or hardcore action like Ian Rotten vs. Bull Pain or Zandig vs. Lobo at Cage of Death
4.... or even names that you've never heard of before...
Tell me that, and I'll tell you that you get axactly what you deserve when you tell me how much you hate what you see on Monday and Thursday
nights... because you won't try something else.
However small a message you think you might be sending to Stamford, CT...
send it anyway by going to a show this Saturday.
Then, next Monday, e-mail an address of your choice at WWE and tell them why you had a good time at the show you attended (if you did).
Tell them why you went to an independent show instead on one of their shows this Saturday.
Tell them you liked it enough that you may well go again.
Until next time...
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(If you have comments or questions, I can be reached by
e-mail at bobmagee1@hotmail.com)