All 3 members of the resurging Reality Check were fined an undisclosed amount of money by POW president James Gallagher in the largest fine levied against talent in POW history stemming from their collective actions at the July POW Tag-Team Championship Showcase.
For those not in attendance, the final round of the tournament involved Roberts and Core taking on Bruno DeMaio and his partner Ritch Howe. Howe (who did not have PSAC clearance to compete in the tournament) produced a pair of brass knuckles from his briefcase and rendered Bruno unconsious with a punch to the temple with the knucks in question. A Core/Roberts win was guaranteed, and Howe cemented the return of NEPA's most hated stable by having Core and Roberts sign exclusive deals with him, circumventing the POW hiring process.
POW President James Gallagher was understandably furious. He did, however, concede the tag team titles to the new Reality Check before levying the largest fine in POW history against the offending parties for "damaging the credibility of our new titles."
Gallagher has stated that the new champions will recieve their brand new POW tag-team title belts at the November 1st showcase. Reality Check has not released any type of statement.
-POW
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Rachel "Sally Good" Townsend Returns To Pride Of Wrestling
Pride Of Wrestling officials have informed us that former New Jersey All-Stars manager Rachel "Sally Good" Townsend has returned to Pride Of Wrestling and will be making her re-debut on November 1st as part of the "Brand New Violence" Showcase in Nanticoke PA.
As several people have already commented, Townsend's return to POW raises a lot of questions. First, she was the manager of record for Lucky, Orange Cassidy, JC Ryder, and Danny Rage. An injury Townsend suffered in a car accident back in April kept her from attending the POW Fernwood showcase.....the showcase that resulted in the release of her clients. We do know that Townsend is back at 100% health and that she intends to continue her managerial career in POW. But given her choice in past clients, her newest find may well be cut from the same cloth and may well be an equal headache to POW staff. It's purely speculation at this point, but Ms. Townsend's past is filled with unsavory characters. We would be remissed in expecting any less on November 1st.
When pressed via telephone as to the identity of her new client/clients, she simply stated that she was not at liberty to discuss the situation, and suggested that we invest $8 on November 1st, if for no other reson than to see what she's wearing...or...knowing Rachel Townsend...what she's NOT wearing.
In any event, it is confirmed that Rachel Townsend will be returning on November 1st at the Nanticoke Armory.
-POW
As several people have already commented, Townsend's return to POW raises a lot of questions. First, she was the manager of record for Lucky, Orange Cassidy, JC Ryder, and Danny Rage. An injury Townsend suffered in a car accident back in April kept her from attending the POW Fernwood showcase.....the showcase that resulted in the release of her clients. We do know that Townsend is back at 100% health and that she intends to continue her managerial career in POW. But given her choice in past clients, her newest find may well be cut from the same cloth and may well be an equal headache to POW staff. It's purely speculation at this point, but Ms. Townsend's past is filled with unsavory characters. We would be remissed in expecting any less on November 1st.
When pressed via telephone as to the identity of her new client/clients, she simply stated that she was not at liberty to discuss the situation, and suggested that we invest $8 on November 1st, if for no other reson than to see what she's wearing...or...knowing Rachel Townsend...what she's NOT wearing.
In any event, it is confirmed that Rachel Townsend will be returning on November 1st at the Nanticoke Armory.
-POW
Talks Come Up Short: Davino Declines 11/1 Event
In an unprecedented series of events, VWA Unified Heavyweight Champion Joey Davino has declined to defend his title at Pride Of Wrestling's "Brand New Violence" event on November 1st. This announcement comes on the heels of a seemingly nasty fallout between VWA directors and Pride Of Wrestling President James Gallagher.
While the details we are getting seem sketchy, what we do know for certain is that VWA and POW have had a working relationship since mid-2006, when Matt Turner began defending the VWA championship on POW (at the time VCW) showcases. Then-president Ritch Howe secured the championships again in May of 2008, and President Gallagher seemed to accept the deal at face value when he assumed the office in mid-June 2008. Right around July, however, things went sour.
Announced plans for a VWA Tag-Team tournament were scrapped as Pride Of Wrestling opted to recognize it's own tag team champions. The eventual winners of the POW tournament, Core and Roberts of The Violence Party, are not VWA-oriented competitors, and have refused to defend their newly won titles anywhere except POW.
In retaliation, VWA has refused to make VWA Champion Joey Davino available for the important November 1st charity event. Attempts by Gallagher to sway Davino's stance ultimately proved to be fruitless; Davino will be defending the VWA Championship on November 1st, however, it will not be in Nanticoke or with POW for the current forseeable future. We hope to have more information available soon.
-POW
While the details we are getting seem sketchy, what we do know for certain is that VWA and POW have had a working relationship since mid-2006, when Matt Turner began defending the VWA championship on POW (at the time VCW) showcases. Then-president Ritch Howe secured the championships again in May of 2008, and President Gallagher seemed to accept the deal at face value when he assumed the office in mid-June 2008. Right around July, however, things went sour.
Announced plans for a VWA Tag-Team tournament were scrapped as Pride Of Wrestling opted to recognize it's own tag team champions. The eventual winners of the POW tournament, Core and Roberts of The Violence Party, are not VWA-oriented competitors, and have refused to defend their newly won titles anywhere except POW.
In retaliation, VWA has refused to make VWA Champion Joey Davino available for the important November 1st charity event. Attempts by Gallagher to sway Davino's stance ultimately proved to be fruitless; Davino will be defending the VWA Championship on November 1st, however, it will not be in Nanticoke or with POW for the current forseeable future. We hope to have more information available soon.
-POW
Wednesday, August 13, 2008
7/27/08 Tag-Team Turmoil Results
Massive Mike defeated JR Logan with the "Tony Atlas Press".
Mark Hart defeated Trent Owens with "The Sharpshooter"
Tag-Team Tournament: First Round-
DJ Hyde & Sebastian Dark defeated The Charm City Connection (Alan Cross & Louis Rich w/Ashley Nicely) when DJ Hyde pinned Alan Cross after a Spear.
Teddy Fine & Phil Boucher defeated Adam Cole and Alex Colon' when Boucher pinned both Cole and Colon' after a Stack-Up.
Bruno DeMaio introduced Ritch Howe as his mystery partner. The newly-reformed Hardcore Mafia defeated Mike Vaughn and Kryptik Keegan when Bruno pinned Keegan after a Death Valley Driver.
The Violence Party (Roberts & Core) defeated The Teen Icons (Danny Rage & JS Michaels) when Roberts pinned Michaels after a Running STO.
Rebecca Payne defeated Chrissy Johnson, Dischord, and Ashley Nicely (w/Alan Cross) in a Women's 4 Corners Match. Louis G. Rich was the special guest referee.
Tag-Team Tournament: Second Round
Teddy Fine & Phil Bucher vs DJ Hyde and Sebastian Dark ended in a double count-out when Teddy Fine and Sebastian Dark brawled away from the ringside area. The bye in the tournament would cause the next second round match to be the deciding match in the tournament.
The Violence Party (Roberts & Core) defeated The Hardcore Mafia to win the Pride Of Wrestling Tag-Team Championships after Ritch Howe turned against Bruno DeMaio by entering the ring illegally and striking DeMaio with brass knuckles. Roberts used a Tower Elbow Drop for the pin.
Matt Turner vs Aramis (substituting for Bobby Fish) battled to a 20 minute draw.
Valley Wrestling Alliance Unified Heavyweight Champion "The Boss" Joey Davino defeated 2008 King Of The Deathmatch Devon Moore to retain the championship after a top-rope Belly To Belly Suplex.
Mark Hart defeated Trent Owens with "The Sharpshooter"
Tag-Team Tournament: First Round-
DJ Hyde & Sebastian Dark defeated The Charm City Connection (Alan Cross & Louis Rich w/Ashley Nicely) when DJ Hyde pinned Alan Cross after a Spear.
Teddy Fine & Phil Boucher defeated Adam Cole and Alex Colon' when Boucher pinned both Cole and Colon' after a Stack-Up.
Bruno DeMaio introduced Ritch Howe as his mystery partner. The newly-reformed Hardcore Mafia defeated Mike Vaughn and Kryptik Keegan when Bruno pinned Keegan after a Death Valley Driver.
The Violence Party (Roberts & Core) defeated The Teen Icons (Danny Rage & JS Michaels) when Roberts pinned Michaels after a Running STO.
Rebecca Payne defeated Chrissy Johnson, Dischord, and Ashley Nicely (w/Alan Cross) in a Women's 4 Corners Match. Louis G. Rich was the special guest referee.
Tag-Team Tournament: Second Round
Teddy Fine & Phil Bucher vs DJ Hyde and Sebastian Dark ended in a double count-out when Teddy Fine and Sebastian Dark brawled away from the ringside area. The bye in the tournament would cause the next second round match to be the deciding match in the tournament.
The Violence Party (Roberts & Core) defeated The Hardcore Mafia to win the Pride Of Wrestling Tag-Team Championships after Ritch Howe turned against Bruno DeMaio by entering the ring illegally and striking DeMaio with brass knuckles. Roberts used a Tower Elbow Drop for the pin.
Matt Turner vs Aramis (substituting for Bobby Fish) battled to a 20 minute draw.
Valley Wrestling Alliance Unified Heavyweight Champion "The Boss" Joey Davino defeated 2008 King Of The Deathmatch Devon Moore to retain the championship after a top-rope Belly To Belly Suplex.
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
A Downward Spiral
On Sunday evening, former Pride Of Wrestling President and former VWA representative Ritch Howe gave candid comments to a POW cameraman as he exited the Pride Of Wrestling offices in Kingston, PA.
Howe, who had been summoned by James Gallagher to sign a confidentiality agreement, readily shared his views and opinons on the whole Presidency matter, taking a few extra minutes to berate those who he feels have wronged him in some way. His comments were, at times, disturbing.
As an editors note, Howe looked and seemed dissassociated. After working with Ritch for the last 2 years, it is VERY unusual for him to be seen in public in street clothes. Not only did he show up to Pride Of Wrestling HQ in shorts and a t-shirt, he allowed a camera crew to film in this state. His comments, which came from an uncharacteristic low tone for the volumous former president, were direct and , at times, disturbing.
In my opinon, something is up.....
Here are Mr. Howe's comments in full. Judge for yourself.
Howe, who had been summoned by James Gallagher to sign a confidentiality agreement, readily shared his views and opinons on the whole Presidency matter, taking a few extra minutes to berate those who he feels have wronged him in some way. His comments were, at times, disturbing.
As an editors note, Howe looked and seemed dissassociated. After working with Ritch for the last 2 years, it is VERY unusual for him to be seen in public in street clothes. Not only did he show up to Pride Of Wrestling HQ in shorts and a t-shirt, he allowed a camera crew to film in this state. His comments, which came from an uncharacteristic low tone for the volumous former president, were direct and , at times, disturbing.
In my opinon, something is up.....
Here are Mr. Howe's comments in full. Judge for yourself.
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
First Look: Bobby Fish In Action!
Get your first look at Pro Wrestling Noah import Bobby Fish in action against Luis Ortiz and Jose Perez courtesy of our friends at Collision Pro Wrestling.
Conclusion
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