As the Chief Operations Officer of Business for Ring Warriors, this column will not only be used as a forum for me to get up on my soapbox every now and then, but it will be for my periodic musings on all things wrestling-related. While I’ll focus primarily on Ring Warriors, don’t be shocked if I happen to spout off every now and again about WWE, TNA, NWA or Indy wrestling in general. Feedback is welcome.
Saturday, February 16, 2013
Wrestlers talk about their upcoming matches for "February Fury"
Ring Warriors returns to South Florida on Saturday, February 23rd at the Broward College South Campus Gym (Building #65), 7200 Pines Boulevard, Pembroke Pines, with an 8 p.m. bell time for "February Fury." [click here to watch the TV commercial]
Get you tickets at http://ringwarriors.net/tickets.html or call the Ring Warriors Hotline at 954-828-2162.
Seven Big Matches are Scheduled
In the Main Event, Ring Warriors Grand Champion "The Marquee" Bruce Santee faces the former ECW and NWA World Heavyweight Champion and current Ring of Honor star "The King of Old School" Steve Corino!
[Click Here to Watch Steve Corino Talk About the Upcoming Match]
[Click Here to Watch Bruce Santee's Response to Corino]
The views and opinions are those of Bruce Santee and do not necessarily those of Ring Warriors, its management or other wrestlers.
For the Ring Warriors Global Tag Team Titles, "The VIP" Cassidy Riley and TNA Superstar Wes Brisco face the challenge of "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews and his longtime nemesis Billy Fives
[Watch Scoot Andrews’ Statement About this Match]
[Watch Billy Five’s Statement About this Match]
[Wes Brisco Responds to Scoot Andrews & Billy Fives]
[Cassidy Riley Responds to Scoot Andrews & Billy Fives]
[Scoot Andrews Issues a Rebuttal]
In a Battling Bombshells division match, two time champion La Rosa Negra faces the challenge of the "Puerto Rican Princess" Amber Rodriguez.
[La Rosa Negra and Amber Rodriguezhave a war of words]
The FOW Title will also be on the line as Thee Sean Allen meets the challenge of "The Black Stallion" Frank Stone.
[Sean Allen & advisor Chuck Aurin have a message for Frank Stone]
[The Black Stallion has a message of his own]
In a Special Challenge match, former TNA Superstar Jesse Neal takes on former NWA World Tag Team Champion Kory Chavis of the Dark City Fight Club.
[Kory Chavis issues a warning to Jesse Neal]
[Watch Jesse Neal’s Reaction]
International Superstar Johnny Vandal returns to action to face Canada's Greatest Athlete, JD Maverick
[Click Here to Watch JD Maverick's pointed comments for Johnny Vandal]
[Click Here to Watch Johnny Vandal respond to JD Maverick]
And Self-proclaimed "King of Florida" Francisco Ciatso takes on the debuting "Britsh Lion" Tommy Taylor.
[Tommy Taylor talks about Francisco Ciatso]
[Francisco Ciatso responds to TommyTaylor]
A portion of ticket proceeds from this event will go to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation.
This NWA Ring Warriors event is sponsored in part by American Top Team -- The #1 Source for Mixed martial Arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Self-Defense, Fitness and Martial Arts in the State of Florida.
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Ring Warriors presents February Fury
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The main event of the show titled "February Fury," pits Ring Warriors Grand Champion
"The Marquee" Bruce Santee against former ECW and NWA Champion and current Ring of Honor star "The King of Old School" Steve Corino.
"The Marquee" Bruce Santee against former ECW and NWA Champion and current Ring of Honor star "The King of Old School" Steve Corino.
In a match for the Ring Warriors Global Tag Team Championship, current TNA star Wes Brisco and "The VIP" Cassidy Riley defend their titles against "The Black Nature Boy" Scoot Andrews and his long time rival Billy Fives.
For the Battling Bombshells Championship, the ladies take center stage as La Rosa Negra puts her title on the line against fellow Puerto Rican Amber Rodriguez.
In a Special Challenge match, "The Black Stallion" Frank Stone takes on Future of Wrestling Champ Thee Sean Allen.
Former TNA star Jesse Neal goes one-on-one with former NWA World Tag Team Titlist Kory Chavis
In battle of international superstars Johnny Vandal from Japan's Zero-One promotion takes on one of Canada's Greatest Athletes, J.D. Maverick.
And in a match just added, the self-proclaimed "King of Florida" Francisco Ciatso squares off with the British Lion, former WWE developmental star Tommy Taylor.
For tickets, visit http://www.ringwarriors.net/tickets.html
Friday, July 13, 2012
Adam Pearce Seminar Tonight in Ft. Lauderdale
Tonight (Friday, July 13, 2012) at 7 p.m. the Main Event Training Center, 312 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, will be hosting a pro wrestling seminar with four time former NWA World Heavyweight Champion “Scrap Iron” Adam Pearce.
Pearce, an accomplished worker on the Indie circuit who had previously been the head of talent relations for Ring of Honor, will not only provide a unique perspective for local workers on how to get booked, ring and locker room etiquette, how to cut a promo as an extension of one’s personality (see sample) and what the big companies are looking for in Indie workers, but he will be putting wrestlers through a series of drills, evaluating skill sets and offering suggestions on improving one’s work rate.
As a reward for the wrestlers who attend the two hour seminar tonight, Pearce will hand pick one worker to be on an upcoming NWA Ring Warriors event in Nassau, Bahamas.
Cost for the seminar is only $25 and can be paid at the door by cash or credit card.
Endorsed by both NWA Ring Warriors and Coastal Championship Wrestling, The Main Event Training Center provides an environment that encourages, prepares and nurtures aspiring professional wrestlers and future main event performers.
To learn more about the Main Event Training Center, visit them online at http://maineventtrainingcenter.com or call 954-299-7852.
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Dustin Runnels available for bookings
Former World
Wrestling Entertainment Superstar Dustin Runnels, best known to wrestling fans globally
as “Dustin Rhodes” and “Goldust,” is now available to independent wrestling
companies for match bookings, wrestling seminars, autograph sessions and
personal appearances.
Runnels, who
most recently was a producer for WWE, lending his knowledge and expertise to
younger talent, and who had frequent on-air appearances as “Goldust,” is a
respected member of the WWE’s alumni who – as a second generation performer,
author and high profile champion – brings more than 25 years of pro wrestling
experience with him to events.
As a
dedicated father and fiancé, Dustin also brings a fan-friendly and professional
demeanor with him to the independent circuit, which is an important ingredient
that is necessary toward making any event he is part of, a memorable and enjoyable
one for the paying consumer.
Dustin is
based out of Central Florida and is exclusively being represented by author and
former National Wrestling Alliance president Howard Brody of Fort Lauderdale.
For booking
inquiries and availabilities on Dustin, Brody can be contacted via e-mail at howard@howardbrody.com. All serious inquiries will be
addressed.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Invasion of the Ring Warriors
On Wednesday night, May 30, Sportsradio 103.5 presents “Invasion of the Ring Warriors” as NWA professional wrestling returns to Nassau, Bahamas with a card at the Kendal G.L. Isaacs National Gymnasium, part of the Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre.
Slated for an 8 p.m. bell time, NWA Ring Warriors have six matches scheduled with the double main event pitting the “Dark Child” Chance Prophet against the 7-foot 300-plus pound Giant Titan for the NWA Ring Warriors Bahamas Title and the recently crowned NWA National Heavyweight Champion The Tokyo Monster Kahagas facing the legendary “Haitian Sensation” Tyree Pride!
Other matches on the card include former TNA star Jesse Neal taking on the self-proclaimed “King of Florida” Francisco Ciatso; former WWE talent Pablo Marquez meeting J.P. Smooth; The Red-Devil Fight Team (Mikhail Ivanov & Alex Chekov) with manager Brett Adams squaring off with second generation competitor Wes Brisco and former TNA star “The VIP” Cassidy Riley; and in a ladies match Santana Garrett faces Sienna DuVall.
Tickets for the event start at $20 with VIP seating $35. To purchase tickets, call in Nassau 431-2777 or 676-4227.
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Countdown to Battle of the Belts: Kevin Sullivan speaks about his opponents and his tag team partner
On March 29th, Florida wrestlend legend "The Prince of Darkness" Kevin Sullivan, will team with former WWE star The Vampire Warrior Gangrel, to face former TNA star "The VIP" Cassidy Riley and former NWA champion Steve "the Moose" Madison, in a tag team match at NWA Ring Warriors' "Battle of the Belts" event at the Fort Lauderdale National Guard Armory, 400 State Road 84, to kick off WrestleMania 28 weekend. In this video, Sullivan battles the elements to discuss his tag team partner, his opponents and his upcoming match.
For more information and tickets, priced at $25 and $20, a portion of which will benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation, visit NWA Ring Warriors online at http://www.nwaringwarriors.com or connect with them through facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ringwarriors?sk=app_4949752878
For more information and tickets, priced at $25 and $20, a portion of which will benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital Foundation, visit NWA Ring Warriors online at http://www.nwaringwarriors.com or connect with them through facebook at http://www.facebook.com/ringwarriors?sk=app_4949752878
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Countdown to Battle of the Belts: Final match signed
Fort Lauderdale, FL – NWA Ring Warriors announced today that the ninth and final match for the March 29th “Battle of the Belts” event which kicks off WrestleMania 28 weekend in South Florida at the Fort Lauderdale National Guard Armory, 400 State Road 84, will be the self-proclaimed “King of Florida” Francisco Ciatso taking on Wes Brisco, son of WWE Hall of Famer Gerald Brisco.
Ciatso, a staple of the Florida wrestling scene for more than a dozen years and who has at one time held a championship for nearly every Indie promotion across the Sunshine State, has experienced something he is not used to: two consecutive losses. On December 14th Ciatso lost to “The VIP” Cassidy Riley in an opening round match in the NWA Ring Warriors Grand Championship Tournament, and on January 18th he was upended by Pablo Marquez, a former WWE contracted performer.
Recorded prior to having his opponent announced, Ciatso claimed in a promotional video that it didn’t matter who he would be pitted against on March 29th for they would draw “the short straw.” The promotional video can be seen below:
Brisco, meanwhile, returns to NWA Ring Warriors following a December 14th first round loss to Steve “the Moose” Madison in the same tournament that will crown its initial champion on March 29th. Brisco, who had been under a World Wrestling Entertainment developmental contract at Florida Championship Wrestling, where he and Xavier Woods had captured the FCW tag team titles, was a professional wakeboarder before transitioning to the pro mat wars in 2009 under the tutelage of wrestlers/teachers Steve Keirn, Dusty Rhodes, Norman Smiley and Dr. Tom Prichard. In recent months Brisco has been eyed by both TNA Impact and Ring of Honor as potentially joining their rosters.
In addition to the Brisco-Ciatso pairing at “Battle of the Belts,” other matches on March 29th include:
NWA World Heavyweight Champion "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce defending his title against a hand-picked challenger from Ring of Honor by legendary NWA manager and current ROH executive James E. Cornette;
NWA World Tag Team Champions The Dark City Fight Club (Jon Davis & Kory Chavis) facing former WWE and NWA World Tag Team Champs the Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) and The Red Devil Fight Team (Mikhail Ivanov & Aleksander Chekov) with manager Brett Adams and "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff, in a three-way dance;
NWA National Heavyweight Champion "The Dark Child" Chance Prophet meeting The Tokyo Monster Kahagas in a Steel Cage Match with the New Heavenly Bodies (“Casanova” Chris Nelson “Vivacious” Vito DeNucci) as special enforcement officials;
The 7-foot 315-pound Giant Titan squaring off with "The Marquee" Bruce Santee in the finale of the NWA Ring Warriors Grand Championship Tournament;
The current TNA World TV Champion Robbie E. meeting the ECW Original, Stevie Richards, in a Non-Title Match;
DX’s “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn taking on Vordell Walker in a Grudge Match;
“The Prince of Darkness” Kevin Sullivan & The Vampire Warrior Gangrel (accompanied by Snakemaster Abudadein and the Army of Darkness) versus “The VIP” Cassidy Riley & Steve “the Moose” Madison; and former TNA stars Jesse Neal & "the Toxic Knockout" Christina Von Eerie versus Chasyn Rance & Santana Garrett in a Mixed Tag Team Match with WWE Hall of Famer Tammy "Sunny" Sytch as a Special Guest Referee.
There will also be a special appearance by former AWA World Heavyweight Champion “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko, who along with Koloff, will be on hand for autograph and photo opportunities.
Priced at just $20 and $25, tickets to the “Battle of the Belts” card, featuring more than 30 Superstars, Rising Stars and Legends, a portion of which will go to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, can be purchased online at http://www.nwaringwarriors.com.
Ciatso, a staple of the Florida wrestling scene for more than a dozen years and who has at one time held a championship for nearly every Indie promotion across the Sunshine State, has experienced something he is not used to: two consecutive losses. On December 14th Ciatso lost to “The VIP” Cassidy Riley in an opening round match in the NWA Ring Warriors Grand Championship Tournament, and on January 18th he was upended by Pablo Marquez, a former WWE contracted performer.
Recorded prior to having his opponent announced, Ciatso claimed in a promotional video that it didn’t matter who he would be pitted against on March 29th for they would draw “the short straw.” The promotional video can be seen below:
Brisco, meanwhile, returns to NWA Ring Warriors following a December 14th first round loss to Steve “the Moose” Madison in the same tournament that will crown its initial champion on March 29th. Brisco, who had been under a World Wrestling Entertainment developmental contract at Florida Championship Wrestling, where he and Xavier Woods had captured the FCW tag team titles, was a professional wakeboarder before transitioning to the pro mat wars in 2009 under the tutelage of wrestlers/teachers Steve Keirn, Dusty Rhodes, Norman Smiley and Dr. Tom Prichard. In recent months Brisco has been eyed by both TNA Impact and Ring of Honor as potentially joining their rosters.
In addition to the Brisco-Ciatso pairing at “Battle of the Belts,” other matches on March 29th include:
NWA World Heavyweight Champion "Scrap Iron" Adam Pearce defending his title against a hand-picked challenger from Ring of Honor by legendary NWA manager and current ROH executive James E. Cornette;
NWA World Tag Team Champions The Dark City Fight Club (Jon Davis & Kory Chavis) facing former WWE and NWA World Tag Team Champs the Headbangers (Mosh & Thrasher) and The Red Devil Fight Team (Mikhail Ivanov & Aleksander Chekov) with manager Brett Adams and "The Russian Bear" Ivan Koloff, in a three-way dance;
NWA National Heavyweight Champion "The Dark Child" Chance Prophet meeting The Tokyo Monster Kahagas in a Steel Cage Match with the New Heavenly Bodies (“Casanova” Chris Nelson “Vivacious” Vito DeNucci) as special enforcement officials;
The 7-foot 315-pound Giant Titan squaring off with "The Marquee" Bruce Santee in the finale of the NWA Ring Warriors Grand Championship Tournament;
The current TNA World TV Champion Robbie E. meeting the ECW Original, Stevie Richards, in a Non-Title Match;
DX’s “Bad Ass” Billy Gunn taking on Vordell Walker in a Grudge Match;
“The Prince of Darkness” Kevin Sullivan & The Vampire Warrior Gangrel (accompanied by Snakemaster Abudadein and the Army of Darkness) versus “The VIP” Cassidy Riley & Steve “the Moose” Madison; and former TNA stars Jesse Neal & "the Toxic Knockout" Christina Von Eerie versus Chasyn Rance & Santana Garrett in a Mixed Tag Team Match with WWE Hall of Famer Tammy "Sunny" Sytch as a Special Guest Referee.
There will also be a special appearance by former AWA World Heavyweight Champion “The Living Legend” Larry Zbyszko, who along with Koloff, will be on hand for autograph and photo opportunities.
Priced at just $20 and $25, tickets to the “Battle of the Belts” card, featuring more than 30 Superstars, Rising Stars and Legends, a portion of which will go to benefit the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital Foundation, can be purchased online at http://www.nwaringwarriors.com.
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