NEWS: From Bill Watts Re: Dr. Death Steve Williams
AJ Styles Fantasy Camp
Gov. Pataki Vetoes NY Wrestling Bill
RESULTS: EWF – 8/27 – Carson, CA
NAWA – 8/28 – Fort Worth, TX
CSWF – 8/28 – Wayne, NJ
MW – 8/28 – Memphis, TN
SAT Shows – 9/4:
EWR – Quebec City, Quebec
NWA NW – Cornelia, GA
NWA FL – Clearwater, FL
IWR – Hamtramck, MI
EWF – Marion, IN
NCW – Montreal, Quebec
FSCW – Deerfield, FL
CWA – Cambridge, OH
PCW – Harlan, KY
BCW – Mouthcard, KY
NWA APW – Bristol, TN
WWC – Cherry Folk, OH
From Bill Watts Re: Dr. Death Steve Williams
This is in reference to my dear friend, Steve Williams, who was All-Big Eight while at Oklahoma University on their football team, & also was a 4 time All-American in NCAA wrestling there——-and played pro football, & has wrestled professionally, first for me at Mid-South Sports, & in the latter years, mostly in Japan, where he is a true legend. His ‘heart’ is as big as his body——-which the last time he called, he was ‘down’ to under 214 pound, which is lower than his junior high weight.
But, he now faces the biggest challenge ever…
Dear friends,
I got a call from Steve Williams’ (Dr Death Steve Williams of wrestling fame) brother yesterday – with an update that ‘Doc’ wanted him to call me (along with a few others he listed) to keep us informed.
First, the radiation & chemotherapy has not worked. The cancer has apparently spread. In fact, Steve was having such a difficult time breathing well, they did an emergency tracheotomy (forgive my spelling.)
MD Anderson has examined him again, & established there is no cancer in his lungs——yet—–though they found some pneumonia.
They are fully recommending a laryngectomy (removal of Steve’s voice box) to remove or eradicate the cancer in his voice box.
What a traumatic & emotional war this is!
Steve must face ‘tremendous invasive surgery’ for a ‘chance to live.’
He is just 44 years old.
And the emotion of not being able to talk without a synthesizer – & to no longer be able to wrestle, which has been his life!
All that underlying the ‘battle to live ‘ – to see his daughter grow up, to have his family!
Now, the most wonderful thing in all this ‘cloud of darkness,’ the ‘silver lining’ in this thunderstorm, is that Steve accepted Jesus Christ some time back, & has a strong faith!
He knows where he will spend eternity – forever with His Lord & Savior!
What a comfort in this dire time – to know He is not in this alone – & to know his eternal life is secure in our Lord!
What an additional empowerment to encourage him in this fight for his life here.
Please raise him up in prayer to our Lord.
Your friend,
Bill Watts
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AJ Styles Fantasy Camp
On Saturday, 9/18, “The Phenomenal” AJ Styles will present a training seminar from 11 am to 2 pm at the Lincoln Center, 2450 Lincoln ST, Highland, IN before Day II of the “Ted Petty Invitational” starts.
From the IWA Mid-South Wrestling Newsletter, “If you’ve ever wanted to get in the ring yourself & get a taste of what it’s like to be a professional wrestler, this is your ‘fantasy camp’ opportunity to learn about what it takes to physically perform in the ring from one of the very best in the business today. The seminar is open to fans with no pro wrestling experience, as well as those who may have some training under their belt already who would like to learn hands-on from AJ.”
The seminar is limited to 25 people & is available on a first come, first served basis for a cost of $75 (which must be paid by Fri, 9/17). If you are interested in participating, please E-mail Patti at RottenWife@aol.com to reserve your spot.
After the training seminar, there will be a fan Q & A at 2 pm with many of the wrestlers appearing during the weekend’s events. Admission is free of charge to all fans, but seating will be limited.
The Q & A will be filmed by Smart Mark Video for a future VHS release.
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Gov. Pataki Vetoes NY Wrestling Bill
VETO MESSAGE – No. 21
TO THE ASSEMBLY:
I am returning herewith, without my approval, the following bill:
Assembly Bill Number 10321, entitled:
“AN ACT to amend chapter 912 of the laws of 1920 relating to the regulation of boxing, sparring & wrestling matches, in relation to the promotion of minor professional wrestling exhibitions”
NOT APPROVED
This bill would amend the Boxing & Wrestling Law to separately define & regulate “major” & “minor” wrestling events. The bill would provide that promoters of minor events (defined as events conducted in a venue with a seating capacity of less than 1,500) would be subject to less stringent requirements, while promoters of major events would continue to be governed by existing law. Specifically, the amount of the bond required to be posted with the State Athletic Commission (SAC) to
guaranty the purses, salaries & expenses related to the event would be reduced for minor events from $20,000 to $2,000. A minor event promoter would also be exempt from the requirement of having a licensed physician
present at each event, instead requiring two certified emergency medical technicians to be present. Additionally, the bill would exempt minor promoters from the provision of law subjecting promoters & other participants to criminal sanctions for participating in an event without being licensed by the SAC. The bill would take effect immediately.
While I understand & appreciate the sponsor’s goal of lessening certain burdens related to the promotion of “minor” wrestling events, I am concerned that this bill could inadvertently jeopardize the health & safety of participants. Specifically, I see no compelling rationale
for exempting promoters from the requirement of having a licensed physician present at each event. The mere size of the audience should not dictate the measures taken to ensure the health & safety of participants. Moreover, I have not been presented with any justification from drawing a distinction between minor & major events with respect to violations for conducting such events without a license. Finally, as the SAC notes, a reduction in the bond amount & an elimination of criminal
penalties would unacceptably diminish its regulatory powers over such events & could compromise the health & safety of participants.
The bill is disapproved.
(signed) GEORGE E. PATAKI
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EWF results
Fri, 8/27 – Carson, CA
http://www.jessehernandezwrestling.com
*Sexy Starrlit def. Hurricane Havana
*Alex Pincheck def. Jason King
*Syrus def. Bino Gambino
*Big Q def. Spider
*Black Pearl def. JC Castro
*Suli/Skulo def. Al Katrazz/Big Babi Slymm
*Ragin’ Dawg def. Rudy Luna
*Tonga Kid def. Greg Valentine
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Cyber Space Wrestling Federation results
Sat, 8/28 – Wayne, NJ
http://www.CSWFol.com
*Mike Kruel def. Nick Berk
*Mega def. The Hungarian Barbarian (w/ Mistress Asia) via DQ
*(guest ref JD Dreamer) Sonjay Dutt (w/ Crowbar) def. Dan Barry
*Mike Tobin/The Solution (Papadon/Havok) (w/ John Shane) def. Josh Daniels/Danny Jaxx/Ken Scampi (w/ Tara Charisma)
*CSWF Cruiser-X Title, Lumberjack Match: champion Michael Shane (w/ Tracy Brooks/Crowbar) retained against Grim Reefer (w/ Strangler Nick)
*Team CSWF (Danny Dorin/Chris Hamrick/Sinister X/Slyck Wagner Brown) def. Team TNA (Julio Dinero/James Storm/Chris Harris/Ron Killings)
*Matt Striker def. Rob Eckos
*Retirement Match: Diamond Dallas Page def. Kanyon
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NAWA results
Sat, 8/28 – Fort Worth, TX
*David Fuller def. Dark Dragon
*Jerry Brown def. Bryan Ryder
*Jason X/Stephen Murphy def. Brent Masters/Damian Logan
*Joseph def. Jeff Brown
*Texas Red def. Mike Paige
*NAWA Heavyweight Title Match: champion Seth Shai retained against Chris Richter
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Memphis Wrestling results
Sat, 8/28 – Memphis, TN
http://www.memphiswrestlingonline.com
*The Lifeguards def. The Infernos
*Nicholas Doom def. Johnny Dotson
*Christi Ricci def. Miss Kelly
*Spiderman def. Kid Kash by DQ
*King Mabel def. Shock & Morticiah by DQ
*Koko B. Ware/Kamala (w/ Jimmy Hart) def. Bill Dundee/Kevin White
*$25,000 Battle Royal: Jimmy Valiant
*Terry Funk/Corey Maclin def. Jerry Lawler/Jimmy Hart
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Elite Wrestling Revolution
Centre Mgr Marcoux, Quebec City, Quebec
Sat, 9/4 – 7:45 pm
http://www.elitewrestling.ca
*EWR Title Match: AJ Styles vs. Crazy Crusher vs. El Generico
*30 Minute Iron Man Match: Kevin Steen vs. Excess 69 (w/ Kevin Martel)
*Match 5 of the “Best of 7 Series of the Century”: New Breed vs. X-Core
*Senior Kidd/Simon Sanders vs. S.L.I. (Damien/Viking)
*Final Execution Match: Radd Adams (w/ Marty Milenko) vs. Pee Wee
*Damien Steel vs. Tomassino vs. Giovanni vs. Kona
*Also featuring Frédérick La Merveille & more.
Tickets: $15
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NWA Wildside presents “5th Anniversary Show at NWA Arena”
NWA Arena, 4236 Level Grove RD, Cornelia, GA
Sat, 9/4
http://www.nwa-wildside.com
*NWA WS Tag Titles Match: champions Murder 1/Slim J vs. Rainman/Azrael (w/ Jeff G. Bailey)
*NWA WS Heavyweight Title Match: champion Onyx vs. Jason Cross (w/ Jeff G. Bailey)
*NWA WS TV Title Match: champion Jeremy V vs. Todd Sexton
*NWA WS Tag Team Titles #1 Contenders, Tag Team Gauntlet: Pomp & Circumstance, Iceberg/Tank, “Kool” Seth Delay/Sal Rinauro, The Tomasellis (w/ Anthony Logato), Jeff Lewis/Jason Blackman (or Ray Gordy) (w/ Al Getz), Altar Boy Luke/Gabriel, Jay Fury/Nick Halen, Dirty Money/Phil Brown (w/ Evon Sturgis), Brandon P/Brett Antony, Don Juan/Chris Marvel, Skeeter Frost/Sweet Dreams, Chance Prophet/Eric Darkstorm, & more
*NWA WS Super Indy Challenge: Matt Sydal, Delirious, “Mr. 620” Jerelle Clark, Chasyn Rance, Jay Lethan (aka Hydro), Angel Dust (aka Azriel), Chris Vaughn, Fast Eddie, & more
*Alabama Attitude/Zero X vs. Rick Michaels/??/??
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NWA Florida presents “Back For More”
The Harborview Center, 300 Cleveland ST, Clearwater, FL
Sat, 9/4 – 8 pm
http://www.nwaflorida.com
*NWA World Tag Team Title Match: champions The Naturals vs. 911 Incorporated (Rod Steel/Bruce Steele) (w/ “Hardcore Giant” Ron Niemi)
*NWA Southern Heavyweight Title Match: Lex Lovett vs. Antonio Banks vs. Scoot Andrews
*NWA FL Heavyweight Title Match: champion Todd Shane (w/ “Hardcore Giant” Ron Niemi) vs. X
*Roderick Strong vs. NWA TNA’s Petey Williams
Tickets: $12 in Advance, $15 at the door, Kids Under 12 FREE
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Independent Wrestling Revolution as part of “Hamtramck Labor Day Festival”
Hamtramck Festival, Hamtramck, MI
Sat, 9/4 – 3 pm
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Extreme Wrestling Federation
3400 S. Adams, Marion, IN
Sat, 9/4 – 7 pm
http://www.ewaarena.com
*Featuring Void Effect, Dean “The Dream” Jablonski, & more
Tickets: $6
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NCW
NCW Centre, 955 Villeray E. (Métro Jean-Talon & Jarry), Montreal, Quebec
Sat, 9/4 – 7:30 pm
http://www.ncw.qc.ca
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FSCW
The Sports Mall, Deerfield, FL
Sat, 9/4
http://www.fscw.net
*FSCW World Title Match: Norman Smiley vs. Hack Myers vs. Ram Man
*The Blackhart vs. Jeff “J-Dawg” Brooks
*”Soulman” Alex G/Scott Commodity vs. The Vandalz
*Ryan O’Reilly vs. Logan Casey
*Brian Boring vs. “Pistol” Pete Mitchell
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CWA
Community Rec Center, Cambridge, OH
Sat, 9/4
http://www.canadiancrusher.com/cwa.htm
*Canadian Crusher vs. Mad Dawg Mercy vs. “Patriot” Brett Powers vs. The Dark Rider
*CWA Cruiserweight Title Match: “Black Sheep” Bryan Hardy vs. Eternal Nyte
*CWA Tag Titles Match: The Renegades vs. Brain Damage/Exodus vs Xtreme Xing
*CWA Women’s Title Match (guest ref One Dirty Bitch): Trinity vs. Traci Brooks vs. Christi Ricci vs. Fire
*Blindfold match Blackwater (w/ Siren Demented) vs. Kid Apollo
*Eddy Insane vs. Christian Steel
*CWA Title Match: Prince of Polyester vs. “Nightmare” Jimmie Lee
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Premier Championship Wrestling
National Guard Armory, Harlan, KY
Sat, 9/4
http://www.trak.to/pcw
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Bluegrass Champioship Wrestling
The Marathon Coal Mart, Mouthcard, KY
Sat, 9/4
http://www.bluegrasschampionshipwrestling.com
Featuring Legendary “Nature Boy” Buddy Landel, BCW World champion John Noble, BCW Tag Titles champions The Stormbringers, Izzy Fareal, “Sweet” Sammy Stylz, “Hollywoods Next Big Hit” B.J. Fuller, Excalibur, Big Ben Vader, “The Bedroom Beast” Bobby Love, Ric The Lunatic, John Stone & more
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NWA All Pro Wrestling
National Guard Armory, Bristol, TN
Sat, 9/4 – 8 pm
http://www.apw-wrestling.com
*Featuring O-Dog (w/Precious Robin), The Rowdy Boys, Doug Gibson, Danny Gibson, Big Pimp James (w/ Sapphire), Mr. USA, Greg Rocker, Mr.X, The Ghostriders (w/ Hollywood Devine), Big Country, Wildside & more
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World Wrestling Coalition
Cherry Folk Community Center, Cherry Folk, OH
Sat, 9/4 – 7 pm
http://www.worldwrestlingcoalition.com
