Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 18, 2015
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 16, 2015
WATERLOO, Iowa—Wrestling’s most colorful Mixed Martial Artist will be recognized by the National Wrestling Hall of Fame Dan Gable Museum. Chael Sonnen will receive the George Tragos Award at the 2016 George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend on July 14-16.
All-access passes to the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Professional Wrestling Hall of Fame induction weekend are available for $100. They can be pre-ordered by contacting the Dan Gable Museum at dgmstaff@nwhof.org or by calling (319) 233-0745.
The George Tragos Award is given to an exceptionally competitive wrestler who adapted his or her wrestling skills and competitive nature to excel in Mixed Martial Arts. Sonnen, who had successful tenures in wrestling and Mixed Martial Arts, currently works as an MMA analyst for ESPN.
“This could not have happened to a better guy,” said Sonnen. “It’s about time.”
Sonnen was an All-American at 190 pounds for the University of Oregon in 1998 and was a two-time Pac-10 conference runner-up. He also had a successful career in Greco-Roman wrestling, winning University National titles in 1999 and 2000 at 187.25 pounds. His overall MMA career record was 29-14-1 in the middleweight and light heavyweight divisions.
The former MMA star is on the Global Force Wrestling roster.
“Chael is one of the most dynamic figures in sports today,” said Gerald Brisco, president of the George Tragos/Lou Thesz Hall of Fame selection committee. “He is very deserving of this award.”
George Tragos, namesake of the award and the hall of fame, was one of the most feared submission wrestlers during the 1920s and 1930s. He wrestled and threw discus for the Greek Olympic team in 1920 and 1924. Tragos was also an AAU freestyle champion in 1919 at 158 pounds for the Gary, Indiana, YMCA. He worked with Don Faurot to revitalize the University of Missouri wrestling program in 1944.
The Class of 2016 includes two Distinguished Members (one living and one posthumous) along with recipients of the Lou Thesz Award, Jim Melby Award, Frank Gotch Award, and the George Tragos Award.
The Dan Gable Museum will release additional inductees and award winners in the coming weeks. A full schedule of events will be released on a later date.
2015 Hall of Fame induction class
George Tragos Award—Chael Sonnen
Lou Thesz Award—TBA
Jim Melby Award—TBA
Frank Gotch Award—TBA
Distinguished Member (living)—TBA
Distinguished Member (posthumous)—TBA
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 16, 2015
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 15, 2015
Elite Aggression Productions proudly introduces to you The New WLW World Heavyweight Champion…Trevor Murdoch
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 15, 2015
A vignette that tells the story of Elvis Aliaga’s feud with Jack Gamble in March 2014.
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 15, 2015
We got word from our friend at the CAC on the passing of one of Pro Wrestling’s true great Nick Bockwinkel
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 13, 2015
Stage One: Friday November 13th
Stage Two: Saturday November 14th
Live from the Spaulding Hall Club in Alton IL (405 E 4th Street)
Stage TWO will feature the first ever 30 man over the top rope battle royal where the winner will receive a shot at the Saint Louis Anarchy Champion at Gateway to Anarchy 2016
Tickets: $15 Reserve Front Row per night ($20 day of show)
$12 Reserve Second Row ($15 day of show)
$10 Gen admission ($15 day of show)
$1 DRAFT BEER, FULL BAR, FOOD
Please do not record live show or stand on chairs
STAGE ONE MATCHES SIGNED:
Saint Louis Anarchy Championship Match 2/3 Falls: TWO YEARS IN THE MAKING: Gary Jay (c) vs. Davey Richards
Former TNA X-Division Champion DJZ vs. “Ace of Anarchy” Davey Vega
4 on 4 Grudge Match: The Cause (Mr. Gelistico, Mr. Caster, Mr. Adams, Mr. Connors) vs. The Hooligan/The Viking War Party
Jo Jo Bravo vs. Mat Fitchett
Matt Cage vs. Trik Davis
BOSS Members (Christian Rose/Jeremy Wyatt) vs. Rosco Eat Lisa (Zakk Sawyers/Mikey Mcfinnegan)
Steve O Reno vs. PACO
Tag Match: Andy Dalton/Alex Castle vs. Angelus Layne/Mike Outlaw
Scramble Match Winner Gets Number 30 spot in the Stage 2 Rumble: Ricky Starks vs. Jordan Lacey vs. Sugar Dunkerton vs. Donovan Danhousen
STAGE TWO MATCHES SIGNED:
30 Man Over the Top Rope Royal Rumble where the winner will face the SLA Champion at Gateway to Anarchy 2016
*** Gary Jay will be in action, if he defeats Davey Richards he will defend the SLA Championship
Former TNA X-Division Champion DJZ vs. Mr. Connors
Jo Jo Bravo vs. Christian Rose
Matt Cage vs. Andy Dalton
The Hooligans vs. Rosco Eat Lisa (Zakk Sawyers/Mikey Mcfinnegan)
Jeremy Wyatt vs. Trikk Davis
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 12, 2015
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 12, 2015
Paloma Starr vs Kathy Owens set for RISE FROM THE ASHES
Looking forward to being a cornerstone of the Proving Ground womens division, Paloma Starr returns to face Kathy “The Butcher” Owens in another supremely awesome match added to November 21st making RISE FROM THE ASHES a destination point for all professional wrestling fans. Paloma is as popular as she is talented in the ring, but meeting one of the flat out toughest ladies in the business is is no easy task. Kathy Owens isn’t called the ”The Butcher” because she’s cute and cuddly, this lady is seriously dangerous and has a resume to prove it, Paloma will have a hell of a night with a hell of a fight!!! This is quickly becoming Central Illinois’ best womens division and you can count on PGP to keep making it bigger and better. Starr versus Owens is proof positive that Emergency Response 3 has something for everybody and there’s nothing but top shelf quality in each and every match!!!
The Petersburg Fire Department (302 E Taylor Street, Petersburg,IL) has the hottest show of the year when ER3: RISE FROM THE ASHES hits the Proving Ground. This show is stacked like big money chips on a Craps table, you don’t want to miss a single match on this card!!! “Bad Wolf” Blake Edward Belakis puts the Franchise title on the line versus “Dirdey” Jake Dirden inside a STEEL CAGE… PGP Tag champs Team IOU(Nick Iggy and Kerry Awful) battle 4 Star Heroes……#1 contender for the Franchise title is decided when Tyson Dux takes on Justice Jones….Buckley Cup qualifier with Ruff Crossing fighting Jeremiah Plunkett…. The Carnivore Club versus Viking War Party in wild 6 man action…..AND NOW add Paloma Starr versus Kathy “The Butcher” Owens….double damn wow, what a night and we’re not done yet!!! We could stop right now and this show would knock your socks off, but keep an eye on Proving Ground Pro for EVEN MORE hot sauce on the way!!!
ER3: RISE FROM THE ASHES happens November 21st (Saturday) at the Petersburg Fire Department(302 E Taylor Street, Petersburg, IL). All this action keeps getting better but our tickets are still at the terrifically low price of $12 adult and $7 kids….Need that low price even lower??? Advance tickets from the Petersburg Fire Department are a measly $10 adult and $5 kids, now that’s VALUE!!! Doors open at 6:30pm and ER3 starts at 7pm. Don’t think, just do because this is show is that damn good!!!
If you want the only dominate provider of actual professional wrestling in Central Illinois there’s only one thing you can do……ENTER THE PROVING GROUND!!!
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Posted by flairwhoooooo on November 11, 2015
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Missouri Wrestling Revival 