"United States of America Goes to War!!"
Rochester, MN
9/7/09
The AWA Board of Directors continues to shake things up concerning the huge "Home Coming" to Duluth, Minnesota on October the 2nd at the legendary NorShor Theater. Earlier in the week, it was announced that reigning AWA World Heavyweight Champion, "The Human Massacre" Keith Walker would be defending his championship against Aaron Aguilera. The second contest to this event has been announced, pitting America's own The Patriot against new comer Ayra Daivair, the younger brother to TNA Wrestling's Sheik Abdul Bashir.
The Patriot will have a stacked deck against him as he is not only combating Davairi's speed, quickness, and agility, he will be doing battle against Daivair's mentor as well. AWA Legend Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie will be stepping back into the ring as the two men from the Middle East tangle with one of America's heroes!
Sheik Adnan Al-Kaissie's skills in the ring are unquestionable as he, along with Chief Jay Strongbow captured the WWWF World Tag Team Championships, but his evil mind games are were his true abilities lie! Al-Kaissie is known throughout professional wrestling of being one of very few men who were ever able to control the likes of Bruiser Brody, Big John Nord, The Masked Superstar, and even Sgt. Slaughter in his battle with Hulk Hogan at Wrestlemania VII.
Daivair is looking to climb the ranks of "Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!" and defeating a veteran such as The Patriot would certainly do that. Perhaps the AWA Light Heavyweight Championship is on his mind?
JUST SIGNED!
Rochester, MN
8/31/09
Reporter: Blake Arledge
The AWA Board of Directors have notified all members of "Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!" management that on October the 2nd in Duluth, Minnesota that a sanctioned match between current AWA World Heavyweight Champion, "The Human Massacre" Keith Walker will defend his title against Aaron "Jesus" Aguilera!
BREAKING NEWS! Wrestling Superstars - LIVE! REBELS RETURN!
Rochester, MN
8/26/09
Reporter: Blake Arledge
"BREAKING NEWS:Wrestling Superstars - LIVE! returns home to Duluth, Minnesota October 2, 2009 at the historic NorShor Theatre.
The AWA's last show in Duluth was more than 20 years ago. Some of Professional Wrestling's biggest names are being scheduled for this monumental event. Check back this week for the on-going details and event news".
"He's Coming!"
Reporter: Nick Gerz
Rochester, MN
He's a member of one of professional wrestling's most famous families…
He's one of the most unstoppable forces to have ever stepped into the ring…
He's dominated throughout America and throughout Japan….
He's bulldozed through the competition…
He's coming to Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!
""Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!" Remembers MISAWA!"
Reporter: Jeff Moore
Rochester, MN
As the entire professional wrestling world mourns the loss of a true legend in our business, the entire staff of WSL INC. extends its deepest condolences to the family, friends, and fans of Mitsuharu Misawa during this difficult time. Misawa revolutionized our sport and will forever be remembered as one of the greatest of all time.
"I want to be LOUD and CLEAR!" Rumors of Mr. Anderson's debut send shockwaves through Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!
Reporter: Roger Dorn
Rochester, MN
Ken Anderson has accomplished many things in his wrestling career. He's been apart of some of the most famous matches in history. However, there is one thing that has always eluded him - the World Heavyweight Championship. Sources have told members of WSL, INC. management that Mr. Anderson wants to challenge the reigning AWA World Heavyweight Champion, "The Human Massacre" Keith Walker and realize his destiny.
Wrestling fans remember another man whose cocky attitude led him to several World title reigns by the name of Nick Bockwinkel. Mr. Anderson would have some big boots to fill, but he has the reputation for living up to his word in the squared circle, much like Mr. Bockwinkel.
With speculation running rampant concerning Ken Anderson and the announcement yesterday afternoon with regarding "Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!" and the AWA's "Home Coming" to Duluth, Minnesota, will we see this match of epic proportions take place between the cocky Anderson and the monstrous Walker?
We'll have more on this story as it develops!
BREAK NEWS! Wrestling Superstars - LIVE! A Homecoming!
Rochester, MN
6/09/09
Reporter: Blake Arledge
"BREAKING NEWS:Wrestling Superstars - LIVE! returns home to Duluth, Minnesota October 2, 2009 at the historic NorShor Theatre.
The AWA's last show in Duluth was more than 20 years ago. Some of Professional Wrestling's biggest names are being scheduled for this monumental event. Check back here for the on-going details and event news".
WWE EXPERIENCES AN INCOVENIANCE? Wrestling Juggernaut Forced to Change Plans!
Rochester, MN
5/27/09
Reporter: Justin Wall
UPDATE:
Only a mere week after "Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!" was forced to postpone its upcoming event in Sheridan, Colorado due to WWE's legal department, World Wrestling Entertainment has been thrown out into the proverbial cold. Enraged by this, WWE Chairman Vince McMahon has been on every major sports outlet from ESPN to Sport Illustrated touting wrong doing by Kroenke Sports Enterprises and the Pepsi Center due to Game Four of the NBA Playoffs taking place within the same venue as Monday Night Raw was scheduled for. However, instead of doing what would be right by the ticket holders and fans of his product, the WWE has moved Raw, as well as a Smackdown/ECW TV Taping and a house show event all out of the state of Colorado to Los Angeles' Staple Center.
Now there will be no professional wrestling events taking place in Colorado next week. However, stay checked into www.wrestlingsuperstarslive.com as we schedule a new date with Red and Jerry's in Sheridan to once again bring wrestling back to the Rocky Mountains! That's a promise!
Do McMahon and the WWE believe that everyone has just forgotten about canceling dates in Mexico, scheduling them in Alabama, canceling those dates, and then deciding to go to Mexico anyways? Certainly hasn't been the first time, nor be the last.
First, "Wrestling Superstars - Live!".. Then, the Denver Nuggets.. Tomorrow, the
whole state of Colorado!
Rochester, MN
5/18/09
Reporter: Kenneth Dotson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
In what has fans across the Rocky Mountains scratching their heads, the same "Entertainment" company who filed complaint against "Wrestling Superstars - Live!" due to trademark violations on independent non-contracted athletes who were schedule to appear on an event on May 29th in Sheridan, CO has taken on another force in the great state of Colorado!
The said "Entertainment" organization is now seeking legal action against the Denver Nuggets over May 25th and the Pepsi Center, where Game Four of the NBA playoffs is scheduled take place. This is the first time since 1985 that the Nuggets are in the conference.
WSL, INC., an AWA Company, President and CEO, Dale R. Gagne contacted Pepsi Center owner Stan Kroenke offering his support and had a lengthy conversation regarding how to deal with the WWE and Vince McMahon. Could a possible working relationship be in store between WSL and the Pepsi Center? When asked, Gagne simply replied, "We have an obligation to produce an event at the popular Red and Jerry's this Summer that was postponed due to WWE's monopolizing tactics. They even went as far as to indicate that our show was "unfair competition" when in fact, their own internal correspondences support them in not considering anyone their competition. Before we get ahead of ourselves with future partnerships we have an obligation to the fans of this great sport to produce an alternative product, we'll focus on that for now."
Will fans of any sport be able to enjoy their respected favorite past times without the say so of an "Entertainment" company?
We'll have more on this late breaking story as more information comes in.
For the full story click HERE or read the story as reported by ESPN
REMEMBERING THE "FABULOUS PLAYBOY"!
Rochester, MN
5/18/09
Reporter: Kenneth Dotson
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Nearly a month has pasted since the wrestling world lost a true legend, "The Fabulous Playboy" Buddy Rose. For over thirty years, Buddy Rose enlightened, entertained, and enraged wrestling fans all over the country. From his time in the Pacific Northwest feuding with "green horn" new comers like Roddy Piper to battling Bob Backlund at the world famous Madison Square Garden, Rose touched the lives of millions through his charismatic mic work and villain-like tactics.
When asked to comment, "Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!" President and Executive Director, Dale Gagne stated, "Buddy was one of a kind. His matches, along with Doug Somers against the "Midnight Rockers" were absolutely text book in how tag team wrestling should be done. He (Buddy Rose) was instrumental in getting Marty Jannety and Shawn Michaels on the map."
Buddy leaves behind his wife, Tammy, daughter, Alexia, and two grand children, Sofie and Luke. Our deepest condolences go out to the family during this difficult time.
HELD DOWN BY "THE MAN"!
Rochester, MN
5/14/09
Reporter: Ronald Gardocki
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Wrestling Superstars - LIVE! has the unfortunate responsibility to inform all of our great fans that the May 29th show, scheduled at Colorado's own Red and Jerry's, has been postponed.
A cease and desist notice was sent to members of our venue, Red and Jerry's, as well as upper management within our organization stating that due to image and name trademark violations, the show could not go on as originally planned. It is an unfortunate event that the WSL office was given incorrect information on who actually owns the rights to certain individual images. We apologize to those who worked so hard to put this show together, our staff, our athletes, Red and Jerry's, and most importantly - you, our loyal fans. Members of the WSL, INC. office are currently rescheduling the show to a later date so that these conflicts with the "entertainment" company can be resolved. Once we receive confirmation for all of our talent on their availability we will set the new date. Stay tuned to www.wrestlingsuperstarslive.com for the latest developments on this story.
Once said, always said - "The Show MUST go on."
WRESTLE UVIVERSITY'S GRAND OPENING!
Rochester, MN
5/14/09
Reporter: Grant Thomas
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Have you ever dreamed of one day stepping foot within the squared circle?
Do you have the heart, mindset, and desire to do what it takes to accomplish this goal?
Are you prepared to learn the sport of professional wrestling from trainers known from around the globe?
If you answered "Yes!" to these questions then here is your chance to realize your dreams!
Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!, an AWA company, is proud to announce the opening of Wrestle University in Rochester, Minnesota!
Regardless of if you are a trained professional wrestler wishing to continue to learn your craft or wanting to step into the ring for the first time, Wrestle University has the class designed for you! Beginner, Novice, and Advanced classes will be offered!
Join the Dean of Wrestle University, Mr. Dale Gagne, as you learn the great history of the wrestling business, as knowledge outside of the ring is every bit as important as knowledge inside the ring. You will learn diet and work out techniques from former Olympic Power Lighter and professional wrestling superstar Ken Patera. Mr. Patera will lead a superior team of trainers that include wrestling greats Sheik Adnan Al Kassie, "The Legend Maker" Eddie Sharkey (Trainer of Jesse Venture, "Ravishing" Rick Rude, Demotion, the Road Warriors, and more!), Brad Rheingens and more!
Wrestle University will also provide many special guest trainers such as Lance Cade, Steve Corino, Harley Race, Ted DiBiase, and several AWA World Champions such as Kirby Mack (Krazy K) and Keith Walker.
Don't pass up this opportunity of a life time to gain the experience and knowledge that could give you the "Big Break" of Japan, TNA, or WWE!
Space is extremely limited! Male Wrestlers, Female Wrestlers, Managers, Referees, and Announcers are applicable!
For information, please contact:
Wrestle University
drgagne@wrestlingsuperstarslive.com
507-213-1534
A Scandal on the "Ryze"?
Rochester, MN
5/06/09
Reporter: Grant Thomas
A mysterious package arrived today at the home office of WSL, INC. The contents of the package were rather shocking. Derek Ryze, a new face in Wrestling Superstars - LIVE!, known for his quiet demeanor as his actions in the ring speaks for their selves, took part in the 44th Annual Cauliflower Alley Club Convention held at the Gold Coast Casino and Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. For long periods of time, Ryze would disappear from the group. Phone calls would go unanswered and attempts to reach him would fail. He would show up late to afternoon meetings, leave seminars early, and even skip out briefly during the banquet. When questioned, Derek Ryze would state, "I was in my room."
The pieces of the puzzle have now come together. Within the package were several photographs of Derek Ryze "out on the town" in Las Vegas. While the source wished to remain anonymous, he followed Derek Ryze through out the city and took these photographs of the unsuspecting Ryze. One photograph even depicted Ryze reading an adult newspaper. And in the same photograph "questionable chaperone" business cards can be seen in his shirt pocket.
The package also contained a copy of the online job application to the male exotic dance group - "Chippendales", allegedly filled out by Ryze himself. Is Derek Ryze living a double life? These photos below certainly make a strong case.
Derek Ryze refused to comment on this story to members of our WSL News Team. But I can assure you I will strip this story bare…right down to its naked truth.
Kirby Mack Photo Journal - Oz Through The Champs Eyes!
Oy All! Hello to all the fellow Addicts and WSL fans alike out there! I hope you've all been keeping up with my on *cough* twitter *cough* if not you can do so at http://twitter.com/AWA_WSL. I haven't been able to "Tweet" as much as I wanted to since my phone doesn't work over here
as my good friend said, it's ashame the Verizon Network didn't follow me over here, No I can't here you now.
So it's obvious my eternal clock is still messed up as I was up early this morning at 4:30 am but atleast I was able to catch the Aussie sunrise. Below are a few photos I snaped for my photo Journal, short of a "through my eyes" short of deal. Anyway I'll be sure to take plenty of more photos and put them up the rest of my stay!
*Day 2*
Hello all you out there, here is a few photos from today's walk around the entire town of Rockingham. Thanks to Liz for the photos from the match last night.
Cheers Mates! - Kirby
The year was 1994. OJ Simpson had traded in his Nike's for a white Ford Bronco, Forest Gump reigned supreme at the box office, The Bodyguard soundtrack was playing on every radio station, and the players of Major League Baseball went on strike - thus canceling the World Series. All this and so much more defined 1994, but it also marked the beginning of something else - the first time Steve Corino would first step into a professional wrestling ring.
Under the training and guidance of Tom Brandi and King Kalulah, Corino would learn the skills and ability to become a great professional wrestler. Following child hood heroes "Wildfire" Tommy Rich and Tully Blanchard, he would travel south away from his Philadelphia home to one of the original hot beds of professional wrestling, the Carolinas. There, he would compete in the Organization of Modern Extreme Grappling Arts (OMEGA) with Matt and Jeff Hardy. The hard work would soon pay off.
In 1998, after only four years in the business, Steve Corino would venture back to his Philadelphia home and into the land of the extreme. It was in ECW where most American wrestling fans will put the name Corino in the annuals of time. "The King of Old School" was born and quickly became one of the most hated men in wrestling, challenging veterans like "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes and invading live concerts being held by bands like Limp Bizkit all while telling fans that the "new" was immoral and wrong.
In the year 2000, Steve Corino would evolve from more then just a trash talking villain of the squared circle. He would become a World Heavyweight Champion by defeating the likes of hardcore icons like Justin Credible, Jerry Lynn, and The Sandman.
In 2001, one chapter would end. A new one was just beginning. He would go on to capture the famed NWA World Heavyweight Championship, further cementing his place within wrestling history. Corino would also form one of Japan's most dominant American tag teams to ever compete within Japan since The Funk Brothers with C.W. Anderson under the name "The Extreme Horsemen".
A few short years later, Corino would turn his attention to another championship. In 2005, Steve Corino defeated Takao Omori in Tokyo, Japan to become the new AWA Heavyweight Champion of the World, becoming the only man in history to ever hold the AWA, NWA, and ECW Heavyweight Championships. He would also become a tag team champion, as well as defeat Ric Converse to regain his championship after losing it in Japan against long time rival Shinjiro Otani.
After brutal wars battles in the American Wrestling Alliance, Japan, and Ring of Honor, Steve Corino would retire from professional wrestling in 2007.
Or would he?
A mysterious masked man would appear on the islands of Hawaii. After the blessing of the legendary Mr. Wrestling 2, Mr. Wrestling 3 would take the world by storm. With the pride of the Mr. Wrestling name and the strong willed passion of his heart, Steve Corino would once again return to the wrestling ring. Regardless of location, whether it is the United States, Germany, Japan, or Puerto Rico, Steve Corino sits at a throne in the kingdom of professional wrestling.
This past weekend, in Michigan City, Indiana, Steve Corino and his son Colby would battle Erico and his son Taylor at an AWA Platinum Pro Wrestling event. This was no ordinary match; it held a special place in his heart. Not only would he be wrestling along side his son Colby, this match would mark 15 years to the date that he began his journey in wrestling. AWA Platinum Pro Wrestling promoter, Mr. Walter Tyskie would present Steve Corino with a plaque commemorating the event.
From Wrestling Superstars - Live and all members of the American Wrestling Alliance, we congratulate "Mr. Wrestling 3" Steve Corino for 15 years of hard work, dedication, and passion for this business.
Thank you for every moment over the last 15 years.
WSL/AWA Presents the 3rd installment of WrestleRadio!
On Thursday night, at 10 o'clock PM EST, April 9th, Wrestling Superstars - Live! (sanctioned by the American Wrestling Alliance) presents the third episode of WrestleRadio - "Viva Las Vegas"! Join Eddie Rich and Kirby Mack as this ever so growing popular show catches you up with all the latest news and happenings within the AWA and Wrestling Superstars - Live! as well as speak with your favorite WSL/AWA brand talent from the past and preset!
This month's edition entitled "Viva Las Vegas" comes just a few short days before the annual Cauliflower Alley Club convention, held each year in Las Vegas, NV! We'll bring you all the latest news and happenings surrounding this year's events, catch up on happenings from AWA affiliates from around the globe from Lance Cade becoming the new AWA Georgia Heavyweight Champion or "The Addiction" Krazy K and "The International Wrestling Superstar" heading "down under" to do battle with AWA Australia's Andrew "The Shark" Carter for the AWA Light Heavyweight Championship of the World!
And it wouldn't be WrestleRadio without a great guest, would it? With all the excitement as we race towards the Cauliflower Alley Club in Las Vegas, NV, the place known second only to Memphis, TN for "The King of Rock and Roll" Elvis Presley. With it being our 3rd show, it would only make since to have a man known for years as "The King of Old School" and now known around the world as "Mr. Wrestling 3", Steve Corino will be joining us live and on air! The former 2 time AWA World Heavyweight Champion will be answering your questions and we'll be recapping his great career as being the only man to have ever held the AWA, ECW, and NWA Heavyweight Championships of the World! Does Mr. Wrestling 3 have his sights set on "The Human Massacre" Keith Walker in hopes of becoming a 3 time World Heavyweight Champion in the AWA?
WSL/AWA Presents the "Legendary" Return of WrestleRadio!
In little over one week from now, at 10 PM EST on March 12th, WrestleRadio will hit the streaming web once again with a LIVE broadcast! The "Return" will feature a longer 90 minute format due to popular demand from our listening audience. We'll have lots of news to talk about ranging from the NEW World Heavyweight Champion Keith Walker to the new World Tag Team Champions who will be crowned at Friday's Omega Invitational Tag Team Tournament in Statesville, NC!
Also, we'll discuss the great wrestling event known as the Cauliflower Alley Club. For years, members of the wrestling world have gathered in Las Vegas, Nevada once a year to reminisce of days gone by and who better to speak with then our guest for our second show, the President of the Cauliflower Alley Club, Former Four Time AWA World Heavyweight Champion, and the new Chairman of the Championship Committee, Mr. Nick Bockwinkel? We'll be able to speak with Mr. Bockwinkel in an ultra rare interview! And of course, you'll be able to ask questions in our live chat room!
Be apart of our "Legendary" Return with special guest Mr. Nick Bockwinkel LIVE at 10 PM EST! Joing us at www.blogtalkradio.com/wsl
RICKY LANDELL TERMINATED FROM WRESTLING SUPERSTARS - LIVE!!
After losing the AWA World Heavyweight Championship to "The Human Massacre" Keith Walker in only 37 seconds, President and Executive Producer of WSL, INC. Dale R Gagne immediately fired Landell on the spot.
On March 12th, on the second episode of WSL/AWA WrestleRadio, we will get the story straight from the boss' mouth. You will not want to miss this shocking and explosive conversation as Mr. Gagne has never been the type to shy away from his personal feelings. This will truly shed light on "The Rise and Fall of Ricky Landell".
LOG ON TO WRESTLE RADIO LIVE, BEGINNING THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12TH! Host Eddie Rich brings the stars of the AWA to you LIVE online
It’s a New Year and a New AWA! 2009 is shaping up to be one of the greatest years of the AWA since it’s reinstatement in 1996! Wrestling Superstars Live and the American Wrestling Alliance is constantly evolving week by week to bring you, our fans, the VERY best in breaking news, latest developments, and upcoming shows. Now, the WSL and the AWA will be bringing you a new way to connect with your favorite WSL/AWA brand talent. In the month of February, WSL/AWA will be launching “WrestleRadio”!
“WrestleRadio” will provide an in depth look at what is going on in the world of the American Wrestling Alliance. During “WrestleRadio”, hosted by the official voice of WSL/AWA, Eddie Rich, we will take YOUR calls and answer YOUR questions. Also, bringing you many of the great talented stars of the AWA of yesterday and the AWA of today! Stars such as the AWA World Fighting Champion Keith Walker, “The Illustrious” Jonnie Stewart, Lance Cade, Team Macktion (Krazy K and TJ Mack), and even the President of the AWA, Mr. Dale Gagne!
No need to “grapple” with the radio dial. It’s all going to be online! You, the fans, will have YOUR choice of how to listen! You can listen live and be apart of our chat room, download streaming audio, or download it directly to iTunes and take it on the go with you!
So, at 11 o’clock PM EST on February 12th, after watching your weekly wrestling on television, get online and go to www.blogtalkradio.com/wsl for “WrestleRadio”!
A TRUE MAT CLASSIC As the wrestling world rushes to see “The Wrestler” at their
local theaters, the AWA remembers a true “Mat Classic”!
In 1974, almost a decade before our current World Light Heavyweight Champion, Krazy K, was born; “The Wrestler” took to the silver screen as famous television star Ed Asner played the part of a wrestling promoter named “Frank Bass”. Bass, who took a stand against gamblers, mobsters, power hungry wrestlers, and con artist promoters, decided to do his part to make the wrestling industry honest as he promoted an “over the hill” champion in the final matches of his career.
Much like Mickey Rourke’s character Randy “The Ram” Robinson in the upcoming movie of the same name, this “washed up” wrestler, named Mike Bollar, was considered by many of his peers as “washed up” and “past his prime”. The character of Mike Bullard would go on to prove that with enough determination, the impossible could become possible. You may ask, who was this champion of the squared circle would go on to prove that age has nothing to do with the passion for professional wrestling that burned inside his heart?
None other than former AWA World Heavyweight Champion Verne Gagne!
Verne Gagne would not only act in the movie, but do what he could do best! Wrestle! “Mike Bollar” would grapple with the likes of Larry “The Ax” Hennig, father of the late AWA World Heavyweight Champion “Mr. Perfect” Curt Hennig., in the first wrestling match at the world famous Cow Palace located outside of San Francisco, California. A new challenger named Billy Taylor, played by wrestling great Billy Robinson, would come to challenge the veteran in hopes of taking his championship away. It was up to Gagne’s character to battle against all odds with only wrestling promoter “Frank Bass” by his side.
Also in the film are many of your favorite AWA Legends such as Former AWA World Heavyweight Champion Nick Bockwinkel, “Superstar” Billy Graham, Dusty Rhodes, Ray “The Crippler” Stevens, Dick Murdoch, The Crusher, The Bruiser, Pedro Morales, Ken Patera, Dory Funk, Jr., Dan Gable, “Jumping” Jim Brunzell, Eddie Graham, Ed “Wahoo” McDaniels, Lord James Blears, Danny Hodge, Don Muraco, and a very young “Rick Flair”, as he was listed with the spelling in the movie’s closing credits.
A surprise appearance by former World Wrestling Federation chairman, Vincent J. McMahon, in an actual acting role!
As the Darren Aronofsky directed film gets positioned to go nationwide by the end of the month, it calls for a time to reflect on where we all would be without the Heros of our past. It is those Heros that have paved the way for the future generations. Just like 1974’s “The Wrestler” set the stage for a new generation to find professional wrestling, Verne Gagne opened the door for the new generation of stars of Wrestling Superstars Live and the AWA!
WRESTLING SUPERSTAR RIC FLAIR IN ROANOKE Article Courtesy of WDBJ7.com, Roanoke, VA
Thousands of people stood in a line that wrapped around furniture store Shewls in Roanoke. Some looking for bargains, but most were waiting to meet professional wrestling legend Ric Flair.
After surviving a 1975 plane crash, Flair's career first reached main event status while making frequent stops in Roanoke with Mid-Atlantic Championship Wrestling.
"Roanoke is one of the best wrestling towns for a smaller town than anywhere in the country," said Flair.
After 35 years and many world titles, Flair retired in March from wrestling and left the WWE a few months later.
Still at the age of 59, retirement hasn't put the Hall of Famer in a rocking chair. This week he is shooting the pilot for a new reality show in addition to more public appearances across the country to meet the fans.
"It's something new for me. I'm really enjoying it. It's something I've never really done, taking time to say "Hi" to fans," said Flair. "It's a lot of fun for me."
With gasoline prices pinching into family budgets, WSL President & CEO Dale R. Gagne has assisted this years fairs and festivals across the country to hold prices and provide quality family entertainment. For the full story, click here.
Review of the Ric Flair Definitive Collection
So I stayed up until about 3am watching the new Ric Flair DVD and let me tell you it was well worth it. It made you laugh; it made you cry and gave you a whole new meaning to what passion for pro wrestling is all about. I liked a lot of the stories he told about his times in WCW and WWE. I liked his thoughts on Sting, Hogan, Bischoff, Jim Herd and Ricky Steamboat. He talks candidly about them and doesn’t hold anything back.
After watching the DVD, there is a lot I found about WCW and the politics that went into it. One story I heard was when Flair came back to WCW after losing to Mr. Perfect on Raw, Ole Anderson told him that he was no value to him because he lost to Perfect on national TV. All I can say wow. My first impression was that there is no shame in losing to Curt Hennig on national TV. Then he spoke of how he made the introductions to Savage and Hogan that allowed Bischoff to sign them. Interesting stuff that make me love pro wrestling even more then I already did.
The matches on this DVD are great. My two favorites are Flair vs. Steamboat in 94, one of Steamboats last matches and Flair vs. Sting from the first Clash of the Champions. I still think Sting should come to WWE, and Ric even said his biggest mistake was not signing with WWE, because he was better then Warrior or Hogan ever thought about being. I also liked in one of the extras that his current wife talks about the relationship he has with Batista, Randy Orton, Triple H and Shawn Michaels during the Evolution run. Apparently Shawn rode with them and hung out with them. But she described it as they were a family. The one final thing that captured my attention is how Ric said the Wrestlemania 24 was the greatest weekend of his life. The Hall of Fame, his match with Shawn and the farewell on Raw were special to him. It’s a stylin’ and profilin’ DVD.
Anyone who is anyone in this business needs to buy this DVD. I don’t care if you’re fan, wrestler, wrestler, promoter or whatever you need to buy this DVD. Ric embodies passion in pro wrestling and what it takes to be a champion. To me he is the greatest pro wrestler of all time. Guys like Hogan, Hart, HBK, HHH and others are awesome and no one will ever replace them but Ric Flair stands out more then they do. Like I said before, if you love this wacky crazy world of pro wrestling you need to own this DVD, even it’s the only wrestling DVD you ever buy, this needs to be the one that you buy. Watch it, enjoy it and love it, because to Be the man, you have to beat the man….WHOOOO!
