Upcoming Events

  • Show Dates and Details are subject to change without notice. Always check with the promotion to confirm.
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  • Saturday April 30 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Saturday May 7 - River City Wrestling - 8:00 PM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1630 Goliad Rd.
  • Friday May 13 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Friday May 27 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday May 28 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Saturday June 4 - River City Wrestling - 8:00 PM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1630 Goliad Rd.
  • Friday June 10 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Friday June 24 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday June 25 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Saturday July 2 - River City Wrestling - 8:00 PM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1630 Goliad Rd.
  • Friday July 8 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Friday July 22 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday July 30 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Saturday August 6 - River City Wrestling - 8:00 PM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1630 Goliad Rd.
  • Friday August 12 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Friday August 26 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday August 27 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Saturday September 3 - River City Wrestling - 8:00 PM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1630 Goliad Rd.
  • Friday September 9 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Friday September 23 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday September 24 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Saturday October 1 - River City Wrestling - 8:00 PM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1630 Goliad Rd.
  • Friday October 14 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Friday October 28 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday October 29 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Saturday November 5 - River City Wrestling - 8:00 PM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1630 Goliad Rd.
  • Friday November 11 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday November 19 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Friday November 25 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday December 3 - Southern Championship Wrestling - 8:00 PM - SCW Sports Station - 3890 HWY 132 - Lytle
  • Friday December 9 - Texas Wrestling Association - 7:45 PM - Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym - 1334 S. Flores
  • Saturday December 10 - River City Wrestling - 8:00 PM - Good Shepherd Lutheran Church - 1630 Goliad Rd.
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  • Please send results from any San Antonio area wrestling shows to bayou_926@hotmail.com (include "Wrestling" in subject line)

Tuesday, May 30, 2006

End Of Month Notes & Rankings

Through the first five months of this year, the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene has endeavored to to provide local fans with a non-critical source of information concerning recent & upoming events, wrestlers and promotions in the San Antonio Area. For the most part I have met with an enthusiastic response. Several wrestlers and promotions have used my reports in their own web pages and press releases. I have never met a wrestler about whom I didn't think "what a cool guy" afterwards. Maybe I have been lucky there. Recently however, I am becoming more aware that my work is being met with a degree of resentment. If i make a positive statement about one promotion, the others may infer that I am critical of their own promotion. I assure all that this is not my intent. My only goals are to provide information useful to local fans looking for a live event and to give some measure of credit to the workers who risk serious injury to provide entertainment to me and other fans.

This leads to the rankings. Every month I have stressed that the ranking are based not upon who is the best wrestler in San Antonio, but who has worked in the most shows, matches, main events, title matches etc. Most, if not all, of the best wrestlers on the monthly lists work shows all over the state or even the US. Several hold titles in other promotions. Still, anyone who does not consider pro wrestling a competition does not understand the basic nature of the people who choose to enter the business.

It is becoming more difficult to continue this project in the face of such attitudes. I will however continue for the time being in hopes that I can find a way to meet my goals without trampling the egos of anyone involved.

May Rankings

I often joke that if the rankings were based on who the best wrestler in San Antonio is during a month, it would become very boring... January - Hotstuff... February - Hotstuff... March - Hotstuff...

For the month of May, it finally happened. Hotstuff Hernandez is the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene Wrestler of the Month. In the toughest month to date several wrestlers competed in three or more matches. In fact, seven wrestlers accumulated enough points to have earned the status of Wrestler of the Month during January or February. Hotstuff Hernandez earns this position over the Nerdy Boys (who shared the title in February) on the strength of his extending his streak of unbeaten matches in San Antonio during 2006 through 3 matches including a title victory and 2 main events with 1 victory and 1 no decision in a shocking heel turn Saturday.

Congratulations to Hotstuff Hernandez... and to all the wrestlers who give their best to entertain San Antonio wrestling fans.

Hotstuff Hernandez - 17
Johnny Ender - 17
Kris Kronie - 17
Hector Navarro - 15
Skitzo - 14
One Man Mike Dell - 13
"Titan" Quinten Allen - 13
Spector - 11
Jacob Ladder - 10
Darin Childs - 10
Chris Marval - 10
Spiro - 10
Ikaika - 9
Don Juan - 9
Fast Eddie Vegas - 9
Dragon X - 9
Logan Hallowmass - 9
Batman - 9
Andrew Dalton - 8
Spider Man - 8
Lemus II - 8
Rudy Russo - 7
J.T. LaMotta - 7
Virus - 7
Joseph Hallowmass - 7
El Boricua - 7
El Latino - 6
Cowboy James Claxton - 6
Showtime Summers - 6
Wally Darkmon - 6
Hector Montoya - 6
Texas Renegade - 5
Brett Thunder - 5
Wind Walker - 5
Yoko - 5
Bigg Dogg - 4
Johnny Rage - 4
Martin Styles - 4
Mr. Muerte - 4
Raiden - 3
Dusty Wolfe - 3
Cobra - 3
El Zombie - 3
Chief Batu - 3
Simply Luscious - 3
Brindis - 3
Santana Express - 3
Konnan - 3
Homicide - 3
Imperious - 2
Pete Lothario - 2
Berry - 2
Aguila Negra -2
El Ilegal - 2
Aquaman - 2
Chuy Martinez - 2
Prince - 1

Upcoming Events

Friday, June 9 – Lucha Libre Mexicana – Sociedad Cruz Blanca 1619 W. Poplar – 6:30 PM
Saturday, June 10 – Texas Wrestling Entertainment – Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North – 5 PM
Sunday, June 11 – Southern Thunder Pro Wrestling – New Cattlemans Bar Lytle TX – 6:30 PM
Sunday, June 11 - Texas Wrestling Entertainment/ROH - Bellaire Baptist Church Gym 116 Clovis - 7 PM
Sunday, June 18 – American Championship Wrestling – The Venue 800 Lexington – 4 PM
Friday, June 23 – Lucha Libre Mexicana – Sociedad Cruz Blanca 1619 W. Poplar – 6:30 PM
Saturday, June 24 - Texas Wrestling Entertainment - Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North - 5 PM
Sunday, July 2 - Texas Wrestling Entertainment - Car Show @ Braunig Lake – Bell Time TBA
Friday, July 7 – Lucha Libre Mexicana – Sociedad Cruz Blanca 1619 W. Poplar – 6:30 PM
Saturday, July 15 – Pro Wrestling International – S.P.L.A.C.H. Sports Bar 905 Nogalitos – 8 PM
Friday, July 21 – Lucha Libre Mexicana – Sociedad Cruz Blanca 1619 W. Poplar – 6:30 PM
Sunday, July 23 – American Championship Wrestling – The Venue 800 Lexington – 4 PM
Saturday, July 29 - Texas Wrestling Entertainment - Splashtown 3600 IH 35 North - 5 PM
Sunday, August 13 – American Championship Wrestling – The Venue 800 Lexington – 4 PM
Sunday, September 3 – American Championship Wrestling – The Venue 800 Lexington – 4 PM
Sunday, October 22 – American Championship Wrestling – The Venue 800 Lexington – 4 PM
Sunday, November 19 – American Championship Wrestling – The Venue 800 Lexington – 4 PM
Sunday, December 17 – American Championship Wrestling – The Venue 800 Lexington – 4 PM

San Antonio Independent Wrestling Odds & Ends

PWE Becomes PWI

Roland of the Pro Wrestling Entertainment group informs the Scene that PWE is reverting to the Pro Wrestling International name made famous by San Antonio Wrestling Legend Jose Lothario. PWI's goal will be to bring quality wrestling to San Antonio. The next show is tentatively set for 8 PM July 15 at S.P.L.A.C.H. Sports Bar at 905 Nogalitos. PWI hopes to run shows every other week once a permanent home can be obtained.

Wrestling in Kenedy and Victoria

San Antonio Referee Alex Marrozos (RCW) has informed The Scene that he will be working a show in Kenedy Texas on June 3. The show is being run by David Cantu who is familiar to long time San Antonio wrestling fans. The name of the promotion and specific location have not been confirmed at this time.

Joey Spector has listed on his schedule a date at The Country Inn in Victoria on June 25 at 3 PM. Spector reports that Quinten Allen, Ikaika, The Texas Treats and The Nerdy Boys are also on the card.

TWE Continues its tour of Texas and Beyond

Texas Wrestling Entertainment has several dates scheduled during the summer for much of Texas. Dates are set for South Padre, Del Rio, College Station, Kingsville and Jewett as well as dates outside of Texas. If you are in any of these locations check the calendar on the TWE newsboard for details. www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com TWE and the Texas Wrestling Academy should be commended for being the only promotion in Texas that tours to these locations, bringing the best wresting possible to fans who might otherwise not be able to experience all that indy wrestling has to offer.

Aside from the TWE dates already announced for San Antonio, the TWE calendar also lists dates on July 9th and August 13. More details will be announced here as soon as they are made public.

Unconfirmed RCW Dates

Wally Darkmon, who thrilled San Antonio fans at the RCW show on Saturday May 27 has listed on his myspace blog a return date for San Antonio as being June 18th.

Hugh Rogue, who headlined the "Breaking All of the Rules" show in March has scheduled an RCW appearance on August 5th.

Neither of these dates have been officially announced or confirmed by River City Wrestling. When details are released, they will be reprinted here.

Monday, May 29, 2006

Indywarz Texas 100 Deadline Almost Here!

Vote For Your Favorite San Antonio Wrestlers

www.indywarz.com is holding their semi-annual poll to name the top 100 wrestlers in Texas and the deadline is June 2nd. Many wrestlers who work in the San Antonio Promotions (American Championship Wrestling - Lucha Libre Mexicana - Pro Wrestling Entertainment - River City Wrestling - Texas Wrestling Entertainment) deserve recognition. To vote for your favorites either log into the indywarz message board or send an email to mattavery316@yahoo.com You can vote for your favorite wrestler, your top 10, 25 on up to 100. To assist readers of The San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene, we list here the 103 wrestlers who have competed on shows in San Antonio during the year of 2006. Also listed is the Promotions worked, the number of shows and the number of matches worked. You are encouraged to vote, but please don't embarrass us by voting for the Elimidate Geeks.

Abel Cortez (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Aguila Negro (RCW) - 4 shows - 1 match
Andrew Dalton (RCW) - 7 shows - 10 matches
Aquaman - (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
Azteca de Oro (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Batman (LLM) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Ben Galvan (ACW) -1 show - 1 match
Berry (LLM-PWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Big Dogg (TWE) - 8 shows - 8 matches
Bobby Lambert (TWE) - 1 show - 1 match
Brett Barnes (TWE) - 1 show - 1 match
Brett Thunder (TWE) 8 shows - 8 matches
Brindis (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
Bull Harley (PWE) - 2 shows - 3 matches
Bulldozer Graham (TWE) - 1 show - 1 match
Cajun Kid (ACW) - 1 show - 2 matches
Chief Batu (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
Chris Cody (TWE) - 1 show - 1 match
Chris Marval (RCW) - 8 shows - 12 matches
Chuy Martinez (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Cobra (ACW) - 5 shows - 7 matches
Convict (PWE) - 1 show - 1 match
Crazy Jimmy (PWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Crusader Lock (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Crusader Pop 'N (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Darin Childs (ACW-TWE) - 6 shows - 7 matches
Demetrius (ACW) - 1 show - 1 match
Dice (ACW) - 1 show - 2 matches
Don Juan (RCW) - 8 shows - 13 matches
Dragon X (ACW-LLM-PWE) - 7 shows - 10 matches
Dusty Wolfe (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
El Boricua (LLM) - 2 shows - 2 matches
El Ilegal (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
El Latino (ACW-TWE) - 8 shows - 8 matches
El Zombie (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
Elimidate Geek #1 (TWE) - 1 show - 1 match
Elimidate Geek #2 (TWE) - 1 show - 1 match
Fast Eddie Vegas (RCW) - 8 shows - 8 matches
Gator (ACW) - 1 show - 1 match
Hector Montoya (RCW) - 6 shows - 7 matches
Hector Navarro (TWE) - 8 shows - 10 matches
Homicide (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Hotstuff Hernandez (RCW) - 7 shows - 8 matches
Hugh Rogue (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Ikaika (RCW) - 8 shows - 12 matches
Imperious (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
Jacob Ladder (ACW-TWE) - 8 shows - 9 matches
James Claxton (TWE) - 6 shows - 6 matches
Jared Steel (TWE) - 3 shows - 3 matches
Jeff Galvan (ACW) - 1 show - 1 match
Johnny Ender (RCW) - 8 shows - 10 matches
Johnny Rage (ACW) - 4 shows - 7 matches
Joseph Corman (ACW-RCW-TWE) - 4 shows - 4 matches
JT LaMotta (RCW) - 5 shows - 8 matches
Ken Johnson (PWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Kid Extreme (ACW) - 1 show - 2 matches
Konnan (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Kris Kronie (RCW) - 7 shows - 10 matches
Lemus II (ACW-LLM) - 3 shows - 3 matches
Little Chico (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Logan (ACW-RCW-TWE) - 5 shows - 7 matches
Martin Styles (RCW) - 4 shows - 5 matches
Masada (RCW) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Mike Dell (ACW-RCW) - 13 shows - 18 matches
Milano Collection AT (TWE) - 4 shows - 4 matches
Mojo (PWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Mr. Muerte (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
Mr. Prestigious (ACW) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Nathan Sin (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Ozzy Manson (PWE) - 1 show - 1 match
Papi C (ACW) - 1 show - 1 match
Pete Lothario (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
Prince (ACW) - 6 shows - 5 matches
Quinten Allen (ACW-RCW-TWE) - 14 shows - 18 matches
Raiden (ACW-LLM-PWE) - 3 shows - 3 matches
Rayo de Plata (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Ricky Rhodes (PWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Roxy (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Rudy Boy Gonzalez (TWE) - 5 shows - 3 matches
Rudy Russo (ACW-RCW-TWE) - 13 shows - 13 matches
Rumble (PWE) - 1 show - 2 matches
Ryu (PWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Santana Express (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match
Scott E. Charms (ACW) - 3 shows - 2 matches
Seth Shai (ACW) - 1 show - 2 matches
Showtime Summers (ACW-RCW) - 7 shows - 6 matches
Simply Luscious (TWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Skitzo (TWE) - 8 Shows - 9 matches
Slam Shady (RCW) - 1 show - 2 matches
Spector (RCW-TWE) - 11 shows - 14 matches
Spider Man (LLM) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Spiro (RCW) - 6 shows - 6 matches
Surge (ACW) - 1 show - 2 matches
Tesla (RCW) - 1 show - 1 match
Texas Renegade (ACW) - 5 shows - 8 matches
Tito Sanchez (ACW-PWE-TWE) - 6 shows - 6 matches
Tommy Gunn (PWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Vega (ACW-PWE) - 5 shows - 6 matches
Vicki (TWE) - 2 shows - 2 matches
Virus (ACW-LLM-PWE) - 7 shows - 9 matches
Wally Darkmon (RCW) - 2 shows - 3 matches
Windwalker (TWE) - 6 shows - 5 matches
Yoko (LLM) - 1 show - 1 match

Huge Weekend Report - Part 2

RCW Takes Over Car Show

River City Wrestling made an appearance at the San Antonio Car Show Sunday May 28th at the Airport Convention Center and a crowd of hundreds witnessed 5 top level matches. While many RCW T-Shirts could be seen in the crowd, most of those in attendance had probably never seen live indy wrestling before. Based on the enthusiastic response, this won't be the last time for most of the new fans. The show started with an exciting Fan Lumberjack Strap Match which had been set up the night before between former tag partners Hector Montoya and Mike Dell. One Man Mike Dell is always in the running for Match of the Night and this match was no exception, but it was Hector Montoya who showed the crowd some of the most impressive moves of the afternoon. The crowd was thrilled by the action that went back and forth between the two, and when either went to the floor, the fans with straps stood poised to do their duty. When the dust settled it was One Man Mike Dell whose hand was raised in victory by Referee Alex Marrozos.

The second match showed no let up as the crowd was treated to a Triple Threat No DQ match featuring "The Upset Kid" Joey Spector, Showtime Summers and "The Bling King" Quinten Allen. These three battled dramatically, even bringing out a ladder which was put to good use. None of the wrestlers was able to take the advantage for long. In the end, it was Quinten Allen who was able to extend his winning streak. The Bling King didn't have time to celebrate however, as One Man Mike Dell returned to the ring and nailed Allen. QA was able to escape the ring before absorbing Dell's finisher.

Next the RCW Tag Titles were on the line as the champions, The Nerdy Boys, faced two members of the IPS. Spiro and Chris Marval, who each had scored a pinfall over one of the Nerdy Boys the previous night in the big 8 man elimination tag match, figured to be ready to score the pin in a title match. The Nerdy Boys were not ready to give up so easily as they withstood the assault of the larger opponents. Despite receiving a tremendous beating at the hands of the rule breakers, Johnny Ender and Kris Kronie were able to prevail and show the doubters in the crowd who the Tag Champs are.

The fourth match would have been a main event anywhere in Texas as Fast Eddie Vegas renewed his rivalry with Hotstuff Hernandez in a battle for Hotstuff's RCW Heavyweight Title. In this, the third rematch since the classic first meeting of the two last February, Fast Eddie showed the determination that has made him a #1 contender. Despite having to deal with Eddie in the ring, Hotstuff also had to deal with Commissioner Yebisu, Chris Marval & Spiro on the outside. Hotstuff, who had on the previous evening proclaimed his unwillingness to share the title of "Superstar" with anyone, didn't show any signs of letting up. As might be expected, Hotstuff dominated the smaller Vegas early until Eddie was able to turn the tables. It appeared that Eddie was finally poised to take the title as he climbed the corner ringpost when Danny De La Paz from the movies "Boulevard Nights" and "American Me" ran to ringside, pushing Eddie, and causing him to fall from his perch. Hotstuff seized the advantage at this point and slammed Eddie for the pin.

The Main Event was the Tables Match that had been set up the night before between Don Juan of the IPS and Ikaika the Smashing Machine. This was a violent match between two former friends who now hate one another. Commissioner Yebisu was ringside again to assure his man had an advantage, but those who saw the last match between Don Juan and Ikaika know that the big Hawaiian wasn't going to let anyone get in the way of him punishing Don Juan. Both men worked on inflicting damage to their opponent for a long time with neither setting the table. No one wanted a quick finish for this one. The object was clearly pain before victory. The action spilled out into the crowd as spectators had to be moved back from the pair of combatants. Eventually the table was set up and Ikaika slammed the bloody Don Juan through the table and gained some measure of revenge against the IPS.

Despite having wrestled less than 24 hours before, and facing the prospect of fighting in front of a crowd made largely of people who had never been to an RCW show before, the wrestlers and other members of the RCW Team seized the opportunity and presented a first-rate show, winning countless new fans for sure. Brandon Oliver and all of the RCW crew should be applauded for bringing QUALITY wrestling to people in San Antonio.

River City Wrestling
Airport Convention Center
May 28, 2006

Match # 1 - Fan Lumberjack Strap Match
The Honduran Hitman Hector Montoya vs. One Man Mike Dell (win)
Match # 2 - Triple Threat No DQ Match
Joey Spector vs. Showtime Summers vs. "Bling King" Quinten Allen (win)
Match # 3 - Tag Team Championship Match
Challengers The International Power Station - Spiro & Chris Marval w/ Commissioner Yebisu vs. Champions The Nerdy Boys - Johnny Ender & Kris Kronie (win & retain title)
Match # 4 - Heavyweight Championship Match
Challenger Fast Eddie Vegas w/ Yebisu, Spiro & Marval vs. Champion Hotstuff Hernandez (win)
Match # 5 - Tables Match
Don Juan w/ Yebisu vs. Ikaika (win)

Check out www.rivercitywrestling.net for details concerning upcoming live shows and the new broadcast of RCW on UPN 2 starting June 29th

Sunday, May 28, 2006

Huge Weekend Report Part 1

TWE Wet & Wild

Texas Wrestling Entertainment made it's first appearance of the summer at Splashtown Saturday Evening. I was unable to attend due to the earlier start time, but San Antonio wrestling fan JStead sent the following results:

Texas Wrestling Entertainment
Splashtown
3600 IH 35 North
May 27

Match #1 - Hector Navarro vs. Logan of Hallowmass (win-interference by Joseph)
Match # 2 - Cowboy James Claxton (win) vs. Brett Thunder
Match # 3 - Windwalker (win) vs. Big Dogg
Match # 4 - Main Event - Tag Title Match
Challengers Hallowmass - Logan & Joseph vs. Champions Hector Navarro & Skitzo

The next Splashtown Wet & Wild Show is June 10th, Sponsored by 99.5 KISS-FM. The following day, June 11th is TWE's big show "When Worlds Collide"

Bellaire Baptist Church Gym
116 Clovis
7pm
MAIN EVENT
Ring of Honor
WORLD TITLE MATCH
AMERICAN DRAGON
vs
MILANO COLLECTION AT
TEXAS TITLE MATCH
Champion
MIKE FOXX
vs
Challenger
JARED STEEL
LADIES MATCH
Japan-SUMI SAKAI vs USA-VICKI
TABLES MATCH
TEXAS TAG TEAM TITLE MATCH
Champions HECTOR NAVARRO/SKITZO
vs
Challengers CHILDREN OF PAIN
MORE MATCHES TO BE ANNOUNCED
PLEASE NOTE. DUE TO THE SIGNING OF ADDITIONAL MATCHES THE START TIME MAY CHANGE TO AN EARLIER TIME.
PLEASE CHECK FOR UPDATES REGULARLY
TICKETS $5 ADVANCE-available at the Texas Wrestling Academy
$8 at the door
RCW Show Results & Huge News
River City Wrestling held its second "Welcome To Our World Event" at the Arts of the Scholar Warrior Gym at 1126 Hildebrand Saturday night May 27th. Ring announcer Jeff Houston introduced Brandon Oliver who started the night off with perhaps the biggest news in local wrestling all year: RCW is returning to Television! RCW has been added to the UPN 2 schedule beginning Thursday night June 29th (Technically Friday morning at 12:30 am.) This is exciting news as UPN 2 is available from Austin to the Valley, making RCW available to an extremely large audience of South Texas Wrestling Fans. Congratulations Brandon, RCW and all the RCW family.
The actual show began as referee Alex Marrozos came out to the ring. The first match pitted Spector, who was greeted with a tremendous response once again, against the Hardbodies' Andrew Dalton, who received an entirely different response. The crowd was greatly into this match as Spector and Dalton exchanged the advantage before Dalton's partner J.T. LaMotta came to the ring and distracted the ref. During the distraction, Dalton landed a hard shot to Spector's groin allowing Dalton to steal the pin. After the match, Spector swore to extract his revenge sometime during the night.
Before the second match, Brandon Oliver announced the main event for the evening would be an 8-man tag team match featuring the IPS (International Power Station - Spiro, Fast Eddie, Chris Marval & Don Juan) and the team of Hotstuff Hernandez, Ikaika & the Nerdy Boys (Johnny Ender & Kris Kronie.) With this announcement, the entire IPS accompanied to the ring by their manager Commissioner Yebisu hobbled to the ring, clearly battered from the beating they took at the hands of the LAX at Tiffany Billiard 3 weeks ago. Spiro wore slings on both arms, Marval was on crutches and a catatonic Fast Eddie was in a wheel chair pushed by an equally bandaged Yebisu. The only non-injured member, Don Juan explained that the IPS would be unavailable for a match tonight, and thanked the crowd for paying $5 to come see them. Brandon Oliver ordered the IPS to either fight or be fired. This threat had a miraculous effect on the team, but even more miraculous was the response when Oliver revealed that the special referee for the match would be none other than... Brandon Oliver.
The second match of the night was another in a series of "Beautiful Challenges" from Mr. Beautiful himself, Rudy Russo. Russo challenged anyone in the back to come face him. The crowd and Russo were shocked when from out of the back came San Antonio Wrestling Legend Dusty Wolfe. Dusty, who recently returned home from a wrestling tour of Asia, forced Russo to raise his game to a new level in fighting the more experienced veteran. Russo used every trick he could muster, even smacking Wolfe with the mirror in an effort to gain the win, but Wolfe proved too much for him in the end. Following the match, Spiro came out and welcomed Dusty to RCW, commenting on how River City Wrestling was an equal opportunity employer, hiring wrestlers of all colors, races, shapes and sizes, and NOW, a "Senior Citizen." Let's just say Dusty's response to this greeting was not too subdued.
Match #3 featured the second member of the Hardbodies against the returning madman Wally Darkmon who won the crowd over with his exciting and athletic maneuvers and his unconventional behavior. When Darkmon scored his finisher, the crowd rose to their feet in cheers. After the match, Darkmon must have been distracted by the voices in his head, because he was unable to deter the attack by LaMotta's partner Andrew Dalton. As the The Hardbodies proceeded to beat down Darkmon, Joey Spector returned to make the save, setting up a tag match for later that evening.
Prior to the next match, The Honduran Hitman Hector Montoya came to the ring, setting up the match between his two former partners in the Natural Athletes. Recently crowned "Bling King" Quinten Allen dismissed Montoya rudely upon arrival to the ring. Allen's opponent, One Man Mike Dell, however accepted the greeting of Montoya cordially. The match itself was very even as both combatants seemed to know the other's moves, strengths and weaknesses. Eventually Dell built his advantage, setting up his finisher, but Allen avoided it, deflecting the tackle to referee Alex Marrozos. While Marrozos lay stunned in the ring, Hector Montoya sneaked in and hit a move on Dell, setting up a pin by Allen and revealing Montoya's true allegiances. This set up the match at Sunday's car show between Dell and Montoya which is scheduled to be a Lumberjack Strap match, with fans as lumberjacks.
Following the intermission, Aguila Negro came to the ring to discuss the injuries he received at the hands of Ikaika last show. Aguila Negro swore revenge was coming against the Smashing Machine as soon as the injuries healed. Also announced at this time was the winner of the first ever RCW Fan of the Month. Chosen from among the first four Fans of the Week was Andrew "Punk" who celebrated his win exuberantly in the ring with Brandon Oliver & Jeff Houston. Congratulations go out to Andrew and to all the RCW Fans of the Week.
The next match was the announced Tag Match between the Hardbodies and the newly formed team of Joey Spector & Wally Darkmon. The shadow alliance of Spector & Darkmon, despite having never tagged before, showed remarkable teamwork. Spector actually seemed to be able to communicate with the bizarre Darkmon. Unfortunately however, the Hardbodies were able to grab control of the match, and using double team tactics, keep Spector in the ring for a long period of the match. When Darkmon was finally able to get in the match, the fan favorites extracted a measure of revenge on the Hardbodies. In the end however, the underhanded tactics of Dalton & LaMotta paid off with the win.
The Main Event was now set. First to the ring was the team of the IPS, accompanied by Commissioner Yebisu. Then Special Referee Brandon Oliver. Next came the team of Tag Champions The Nerdy Boys (Johnny Ender & Kris Kronie,) the RCW Heavyweight Champion Hotstuff Hernandez and finally The Smashing Machine Ikaika. The match started with Hotstuff & Don Juan. All 8 men found themselves in the ring in turn as the fan favorites began to show their dominance. When the IPS was able to regroup, they were able to isolate Johnny Ender of the Nerdy Boys, heaping punishment upon the smallest of the men in the match until Chris Marval was able to pin and eliminate Ender. The next victim of the IPS was Ender's partner Kronie who also had to face countless double teams before being pinned and eliminated by Spiro. This made the match up 4 men to 2 in favor of the IPS, but when the 2 are Ikaika and Hotstuff it hardly seemed fair to the IPS. Ikaika came in and seemed destined to the same fate as the Nerdy Boys as all the members of the IPS took turns double and triple teaming the big Hawaiian. Finally Hotstuff was able to get into the match, clearing the ring quickly of the IPS. That left Hotstuff and Ikaika alone in the ring when the unimaginable occurred! Hotstuff Hernandez turned on his own partner, slamming him to the canvas. The IPS watched on in shock as Hernandez punished not only Ikaika but the returning Nerdy Boys. In the end, Hotstuff proclaimed that there is only room for one superstar in RCW and that he was that superstar. Hernandez then left carnage behind and headed to the lockerroom. At this point the IPS returned like a pack of hyenas, preying on the fallen Ikaika, Ender & Kronie, as well as referee Brandon Oliver. When they put Ikaika through a table they finally seemed satisfied with the damage they had inflicted. It was then that they turned their attention back to Brandon Oliver, demanded several matches be set up for the car show on Sunday. Don Juan demanded to face Ikaika in a Tables match. Spiro & Marval demanded a shot at the Tag Titles from the Nerdy Boys, and Fast Eddie demanded another shot at the Heavyweight Title held by Hernandez. Brandon Oliver, never backing down from providing the fans with the best matches possible agreed to these matches and Ikaika suggested they add some chairs to his table match. As the show closed, the crowd seemed in awe of the events that had just occurred. Many expressed their intention to make the show on Sunday to see what could possibly happen next.
River City Wrestling
Arts of the Scholar Warrior Gym
1126 Hildebrand
May 27
Match # 1 - Spector vs. Andrew Dalton w/ J.T. LaMotta (win)
Match # 2 - Beautiful Challenge
"Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo vs. Dusty Wolfe (win)
Match # 3 - J.T. LaMotta w/ Andrew Dalton vs. Wally Darkmon (win)
Match # 4 - "Bling King" Quinten Allen w/ Hector Montoya (win) vs. One Man Mike Dell
Match # 5 - Tag Match
The Hardbodies - Andrew Dalton & J.T. LaMotta (win) vs. Spector & Wally Darkmon
Match # 6 - Main Event - 8-man Elimination Tag Match
The International Power Station (IPS) - Spiro, Fast Eddie Vegas, Don Juan & Chris Marval vs. Ikaika, Hotstuff Hernandes & the Nerdy Boys - Johnny Ender & Kris Kronie (no decision)
Check out www.rivercitywrestling.net for more announcements concerning upcoming shows and the new TV program debuting on UPN 2 June 29

Friday, May 26, 2006

Lucha Libre Mexicana Finds Home In San Antonio

It was a night of Superheroes, Technicos & Rudos at Sociedad Cruz Blanca Friday May 26th. The weather was quite pleasant as the crowd enjoyed 5 matches in the traditional Lucha Libre style. The referee for the evening was el Mano Negra. The show began with two wrestlers who are very familiar to local fans of both American style wrestling and Luche as Dragon X faced Virus. The pair exchanged impressive series of chain wrestling moves as the crowd cheered on. Eventually Virus took control and seized the victory from the masked Dragon X.

In the second match Brindis faced El Ilegal. The big rudo demonstrated an array of underhanded tactics on the smaller masked technico who put up a gallant fight, even seizing the advantage before El Ilegal deliberately got himself disqualified with a blatant low blow. The third match featured veteran Santana Express and A masked man called Aquaman. The match was fast paced and over quickly, virtually before the crowd could figure out who was the rudo and who was the technico. In a flash, Santana Express scored the pin.

The Semifinal was perhaps the best match of the evening as Lemus II faced Spiderman in a traditional two falls out of three match. The two luchadores battled back and forth before the masked superhero gained the first pinfall. In the second fall, Lemus II took control by slowing the action down and focusing on a series of submission holds primarily aimed at Spiderman's right leg. Eventually the abuse proved too much and Spiderman submitted to the leg lock. The third fall appeared to be headed in the same direction as the masked man from East LA continued to focus on submission wrestling. The crowd of young fans seemed to inspire Spiderman however, who reversed a hold and managed the pin in the third and deciding fall.

The Main Event, or Lucha Estrella, was scheduled to be a Mixed Tag match pitting the team of Batman & Yoko against El Boricua & Miss Shocka. However, when El Boricua came to the ring, Miss Shocka was nowhere to be seen. Instead Boricua's partner turned out to be Mr. Muerte. The team of Batman & Yoko weren't to be deterred and stepped up to the challenge. Despite losing the first fall, the Technico's came back to win two straight falls and gain the victory in an entertaining match that followed a traditional Lucha story, pitting the forces of good vs. evil, facing adversity before triumphing in the end.

The Sociedad Cruz Blanca is a non-profit organization of senior women who sponsor monthly dances for their members, bingo games on weekends and other community activities. This was the second successful evening of Lucha Libre at the hall. Plans are set to hold shows every other Friday through the summer, with the next event scheduled for June 9th.

Lucha Libre Mexicana
Sociedad Cruz Blanca
Friday May 26th

Match 1 - Dragon X vs. Virus (win)
Match 2 - Brindis (win) vs. El Ilegal
Match 3 - Aquaman vs. Santana Express (win)
Match 4 - Semifinal Match - 2 falls out of 3
Lemus II vs. Spiderman (win 2 falls to 3)
Match 5 - Main Event - Tag Match 2 falls out of 3
Batman & Yoko (win 2 falls to 3) vs. El Boricua & Mr. Muerte

WWE Tryouts in Houston

WWE.Com has the following message posted:

Tryouts for World Wrestling Entertainment
Do you want to be a WWE Superstar? A special tryout will be held on July 16 in Houston, Texas.
When- Sunday July 16th 12-4pm
Where- Booker T’s school
Location- 2301 Commerce St. Houston, TX 77002.
Contact information - The business phone for the school is 281-993-5321.

Thanks to Steve (Dark Evil Prophet) for the information

Tuesday, May 23, 2006

RCW Memorial Day Weekend News

River City Wrestling owner Brandon Oliver issued the following press release today:

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, May 23, 2006
For Information Contact:

Brandon Oliver
(210) 842-8398

RCW has two live wrestling event this Memorial Day Weekend!
BIG announcements to be made!!!
After a weekend out in the community, with appearances at the premiere for WWE Films "See No Evil" and autograph signings at the San Antonio Comic Convention, River City Wrestling will celebrate this upcoming Memorial Day weekend in grand-style with TWO events!

Saturday, May 27, 2006
at the Arts of The Scholar Warrior Gym
1126 W. Hildebrand
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door
Tickets are on sale NOW at rcw-wrestling.com or at Arts of the Scholar Warrior Gym. For Gym hours of operation, please call (210) 842-8398.

Here's the card:

- Fresh off his May 7 San Antonio appearance alongside LAX members Konnan and Homicide, the RCW Champion and "300-pound Tex-Mex T-Rex" Hotstuff Hernandez will be in the house!

- "The Smashing Machine" Ikaika lost his cool after special guest referee Aguila Negro disqualified him during his match with International Power Station member Don Juan back on May 7. Ikaika destroyed Negro chairshots to the leg, resulted in torn ligaments to Negro's knee that will require surgery. Nothing could stop him on May 7... now, Ikaika is on a mission to destroy all of those oppose him. First on the list -- The IPS!

- Speaking of the IPS, it was a hard-fought event on May 7. Members Fast Eddie Vegas, Chris Marval, and Spiro lost to NWA-TNA's LAX, culminating with Vegas getting tossed off a boat 20-feet in the air and onto his teammates below. On May 27, all members of the IPS, along with Commissioner Yebisu, will be in attendance.

- "The Bling King" Quinten Allen vs. "One Man" Mike Dell
It's "The Bling King" versus "The Prom King." The Natural Athletes are now a thing in the past, and now only a rivalry exists. These two previously matched up at the first "Step Into Our World" on April 22, and then Allen outlasted Dell in becoming RCW's first Ring King. Now christened "The Bling King," Allen sits high on his throne. Will the high school football star knock him off... and out?

- Joey Spector vs. Andrew Dalton of the Hardbodies
Mouths dropped when Spector returned to RCW, and he immediately made an impact, making it to the finals of the Ring King Tournament. This time, Spector must face a Hardbody in singles competition. Dalton, along with LaMotta, are enraged they lost their match on May 7 to current RCW Tag Team Champions The Nerdy Boys. Dalton promises quick work of Spector.

- "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo in another "Beautiful Challenge"
Russo has issued these "Beautiful Challenges" before, with both Roxy and Martin Styles stepping up to the plate. Russo has survived, and begs the question, "who is more beautiful than Rudy Russo?"

- Wally Darkmon vs. J.T. Lamotta of the Hardbodies
Not much is known about the mysterious, dark... and odd... Darkmon. What we do know is that he is a fantastic wrestler, despite his eccentric personality. LaMotta, meanwhile, like his partner Dalton, is fuming after the loss to the Nerds, and is willing to dish out his frustration on any opponent... this time, Darkmon stands in his way.

This, plus a HUGE announcement about the FUTURE of RCW!


May 28, 2006
Annual Memorial Day Auto & DJ Expo
Airport Convention Center
8505 Broadway
The Sunday Car Show begins at 11 am with a 4 pm bell time.
Tickets are $12 for all ladies & males 21 and up.
$15 for all minor males.
Receive $2 off with Car show Flyer.
Children under 12 free w/ adult.
Ladies & Military free until 1 p.m.
On the card will be RCW Champ Hotstuff Hernandez, Ikaika, The IPS, The Nerdy Boys, "The Bling King," Mike Dell and more!

JUST ANNOUNCED...

A TABLES MATCH!!

Plus... RCW's second .... FAN LUMBERJACK STRAP MATCH!

12 lucky fans
will win the chance to be lumberjacks armed with leather straps!

The drawing will be held at Saturday's event and you MUST be present to enter the drawing!!

For more information on either of these or any RCW event call (210) 842-8398 or visit rcw-wrestling.com.

RCW will reschedule a future date in June with Hope of Glory Church, the venue that started it all for RCW and a building where RCW consistently draws a standing room only crowd. Also, Tiffany's was very pleased with RCW, and expect a return date shortly.

For more information about River City Wrestling, including press photos, contact Brandon Oliver at (210) 842-8398 at rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net.

Monday, May 22, 2006

ACW Show News and Results

American Championship Wrestling returned to the Venue at 800 Lexington Sunday May 21st with another solid show. Ring Announcer Jeff Houston started the show by reviewing the events from last show including the injury to Prince Fontenot at the hands of Jacob Ladder during the title match. As Jeff explained about the 2nd degree burns Rachel Putski interrupted. Rachel announced that since the Children of Pain owned both singles titles and had sidelined Prince, they were now in charge of ACW and running the show. She then introduced Texas Heavyweight Champion Darin Childs. As Darin was endearing himself to the crowd, there was yet another interruption. This time it was One Man Mike Dell who came to the ring. Darin & Rachel announced that they had arranged a special opponent for Dell, a man who had in his time had teamed with both Childs and with Dell - Showtime Summers. Jeff Houston was joined by new announcing partner Chris Jordan, the bell rang and the match began. Summers and Dell exchanged moves and blows in an exciting match. Eventually however, Dell seized control and the victory.

The second match announced was a handicap match featuring the team of Dragon X and Cobra against one half of the AWE Tag Champions Texas Renegade. The match had the stipulation that if Cobra & Dragon X managed a victory they would earn a shot at the Ragin' Renegades' Tag Titles. The two men could not however take advantage of the opportunity as the Renegade's power proved too much for them.

After the match Heavyweight Champion Jacob Ladder came out dressed in a Referee's shirt. Ladder relieved ACW ref Mike Sheen for the next match as he explained to Cobra and Dragon X, who were still recovering from their beating, that they were not set to fight each other and the winner would get a shot at Ladder's title at the next ACW show. The men agreed and commenced their match, but Ladder seemed uninterested in counting any pin attempt as Cobra and Dragon X each executed moves on the other. Finally Ladder seemed to tire of this amusement and slammed each of the two. He placed Dragon X atop the prone Cobra and counted the 1-2-3.

For the next match, El Latino came out, expecting to face his former teacher/partner Tito Sanchez in a rematch from last month, but instead was surprised to find out his opponent would be none other than his own brother Lemus II who claimed that El Latino had sold out his Lucha Libre roots, forsaking them for American style wrestling. El Latino was reluctant to engage his brother in a match but was forced to react when he was attacked from behind by Lemus II. The action was furious as the two engaged in a demonstration of chain wrestling. In the end, El Latino's mix of American Style and Lucha Libre proved to be the winning combination.

Following an intermission, the action began again as "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo was set to face the other half of the Tag Champions, Johnny Rage who was accompanied to the ring by his partner Texas Renegade. The raucous crowd really got into the match between the two rulebreakers, cheering the action whomever was the aggressor at the moment. Despite facing a much larger opponent, Russo put up a game fight, but the interference of Renegade combined with the rulebreaking tactics of Rage soon placed Russo at the disadvantage. Just when Rage seemed on the verge of putting Russo away, the Beautiful one reversed a move and put Rage in an armbar gaining the surprise submission victory.

The Main Event featured two of the best tag teams in Texas. The Children of Pain, Darin Childs & Jacob Ladder accompanied by Rachel Putski faced the team of Hallowmass - Joseph & Logan. Both teams demonstrated an array of moves that thrilled the crowd. Ladder & Childs used every trick and double team tactic in the book but Hallowmass is no stranger to the ways of rulebreaking and were able to reverse the momentum in their own favor. That is until the lovely Rachel climbed onto the ring apron and turning her back, revealed her previously hidden beauty to Joseph and Logan as well as those members of the crowd sitting on one side of the ring. (Saying she mooned them just wouldn't do justice to the act.) Distracted by the sight, Joseph and Logan momentarily lost track of their objective. The Children of Pain seized the opportunity and the victory.

For the second month in a row, ACW presented a top-rate show before an enthusiastic crowd. The relationship with The Venue is clearly paying off for the promotion. The agreement has been extended through the end of the year with monthly shows scheduled. If ACW continues to bring in top talent and the crowd continues to respond enthusiastically, American Championship Wrestling will cement their status as another premier promotion in San Antonio.

In other ACW news, congratulations go out to Prince Fontenot who recently finalized the purchase of Red's Gym 12066 Starcrest. Prince is a world-class body builder and fitness trainer and the ownership of his own facilities is tremendous accomplishment. Check out www.princefontenot.com for information on Red's Gym.

American Championship Wrestling
The Venue
May 21

Match # 1 - Mike Dell (win) vs. Showtime Summers
Match #2 - Handicap Match
Dragon X & Cobra vs. The Texas Renegade (win)
Match # 3 - For #1 Contender to Heavyweight Championship
Dragon X (win) vs. Cobra
Match # 4 - El Latino vs. Lemus II
Match #5 - Rudy Russo (win) vs. Johnny Rage
Match # 6 - Main Event Tag Match
Hallowmass - Joseph & Logan vs. The Children of Pain - Jacob Ladder & Darin Childs

Lucha Libre Results

Lucha Libra Mexicana
Sociedad Cruz Blanca
May 12

Match 1 - Berry vs. Dragon X (win)
Match 2 - Imperious vs. El Zombie
Match 3 - 2 Falls Out Of 3 Match
Raiden (1 fall) vs. Virus (2 falls-win match)
Match 4 - Chief Batu (win) vs. Pete Lothario
Match 5 - Main Event Tag Match
Batman & Spider Man (win) vs. Lemus II & Poder Boriqua

Note: This card featured the last match of El Zombie who announced his retirement after the show. For more than 3 decades El Zombie was a fixture in Lucha Libre throughout Texas, Mexico and the world. If you grew up watching Lucha Libre, you should down a cold cerveza in honor of this man.
Thanks to Roger Musquiz Jr. for match results.

Saturday, May 20, 2006

Southern Thunder Event

Southern Thunder Pro Wrestling returned to Ric's in Devine Friday night May 19th with 5 matches. The Texas Renegade got the action going in a hard hitting match against Ozzy Manson who proved to be no match for the veteran Renegade. In Match #2 Raiden of the Neon World Order and Dragon X renewed their rivalry in a No DQ Match. Raiden would have seemed to have the advantage in this match with his partner from the NWO, Berry at ringside. Berry however had little interest in helping his partner who had been verbally abusing him since before the show began. At one point Berry actually pinned Raiden for a three count by Dragon X as referee Michael Sheen watched, virtually helpless due to the No DQ stipulations. Eventually Dragon X took the victory after Berry tripped his own partner. Things do not look good for the young team of Raiden & Berry. The third match introduced newcomer J.J. Wakefield who faced veteran rulebreaker Virus who overwhelmed the young man, eventually scoring a submission victory.

Following an intermission, Tito Sanchez, who had been working as a color commentator for the first half, faced Blaine Steele. This was an evenly fought match which saw the action go back and forth between the two combatants. Sanchez had to battle not only Steele, but the audience who hailed abuse at Tito throughout the show. Eventually the crafty veteran Sanchez was able to take advantage of a distracted referee to make use of a steel chain. In the end, Sanchez's rulebreaking tactics overwhelmed Steele and Tito scored the win. In the main event, Vega stepped forward to accept an open challenge for Johnny Rage's Texas Heavyweight Belt. Rages scheduled opponent was unable to make the show and Vega was ready to take full advantage of his chance to win gold. At first the two fought a classic match, but eventually frustration began to step in for Vega who began resorting to rulebreaking tactics, undoubtedly taught to him by Tito Sanchez. Despite the underhanded tactics, Champion Johnny Rage was able to pull out the victory.

Next STPW Show set for Lytle
During the evening, STPW announced their next card, scheduled for June 11th at the New Cattlemans Bar in Lytle Texas. Bell time is set for 6:30 pm. Scheduled to appear is Heavyweight Champion Johnny Rage who will defend against Virus. Also on the card are Renegade, Tito Sanchez, Cobra, Blaine Steele, Dragon X, Vega, Raiden, Ozzy Manson, Berry plus Lucha Libre Superstars Lemus II and Mr. Muerte. No address is available for the event, but you can call the New Cattlemans bar at (830) 709-3873 or The Tito Sanchez School of Professional Wrestling at (210) 259-1037

Southern Thunder Pro Wrestling
Ric's South Texas in Devine
May 19

Match #1 - Texas Renegade (win) vs. Ozzy Manson
Match #2 - No DQ Match
Raiden w/ Berry vs. Dragon X (win)
Match # 3 - J.J. Wakefield vs. Virus (submission win)
Match # 4 - Tito Sanchez (win) vs. Blaine Steele
Match # 5 - Main Event - Texas Heavyweight Championship
Challenger Vega vs. Champion Johnny Rage (win & retains title)

Thursday, May 18, 2006

PWE Show Cancelled

The Professional Wrestling Entertainment show scheduled and announced for tonight May 18th at Graham Central Station was cancelled. Roland, the promoter for PWE stated that there were problems with the venue. No other dates have been scheduled yet but Roland assures me that when future dates are finalized, "probably next month," he will notify me so that I may publish the details here.

The San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this unfortunate situation. It is the policy of the SAIWS to publish information which might be of use to fans of independent wrestling in the San Antonio Area. The reliability of sources as well as the variable nature of the industry will occasionally result in changes which can not be posted in a timely manner. SAIWS always recommends visiting the webpage of the promotions involved. At this time PWE does not have a working webpage.

TWE Presents Terry Taylor Wrestling Clinic

Rudy Boy Gonzales has updated the calendar at the TWE webpage (www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com) announcing a Terry Taylor Wrestling Clinic on July 22nd at the Bellaire Baptist Church Gym. Further details are forthcoming, but wrestlers, both local and from throughout the state, should be interested in learning from this respected in-ring and behind-the-scenes individual. Texas Wrestling Entertainment continues its tradition of providing the best training available to prospective and veteran wrestlers.

RCW Announcements

River City Wrestling President Brandon Oliver issued this Press Release today:

For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 18, 2006
For Information Contact:
Brandon Oliver
(210) 842-8398


RCW is giving away FREE passes to the the WWE movie SEE NO EVIL!
Plus, RCW to appear at the San Antonio Comic Convention this weekend!

River City Wrestling is giving away 100 FREE passes to the premiere screening of the WWE's movie SEE NO EVIL, starring Kane.

The passes are good for TODAY -- Thursday, May 18 -- at 10 p.m.

The screening is at:

Huebner Oaks Theatre
11075 IH 10 W
San Antonio, TX 78230

PLEASE call for tickets: (210) 842-8398

Tickets will be available after 8 p.m. at:
Arts of the Scholar Warrior Gym
1126 W. Hildebrand

Be sure to wear your RCW gear!

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River City Wrestling will be appearing at the San Antonio Comic Convention this weekend -- Saturday, May 20 & Sunday, May 21 -- from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m each day.

The SA Comic Con will be held at:

Crowne Plaza Hotel
1111 NE Loop 410
San Antonio, TX 78209

Come meet the wrestlers from RCW! We will be out there handing out flyers, selling tickets for our May 27 event, and selling RCW merchandise including t-shirts and DVD's.

In addition, SUPERMAN's Margot Kidder will be in attendance. Kidder played Lois Lane in SUPERMAN. Kidder will appear from 2 p.m. - 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. on Sunday.

Pepsi is an official sponsor of the event, and will be handing out free soda.

Plus many other comic collectibles!

For more information, including ticket prices, visit http://www.rcw-wrestling.com or http://www.sacomiccon.com.

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River City Wrestling will celebrate the Memorial Day weekend in grand-style with TWO events!

Saturday, May 27, 2006
at the Arts of The Scholar Warrior Gym
1126 W. Hildebrand
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door
Tickets are on sale NOW at rcw-wrestling.com or at Arts of the Scholar Warrior Gym. For Gym hours of operation, please call (210) 842-8398.

Featured on the card will be: RCW Champion and NWA-TNA LAX member Hotstuff Hernandez, "The Smashing Machine" Ikaika, all of the members of the IPS, RCW TAg Team Champions The Nerdy Boys, The Hardbodies, and more including:

The Battle of the Natural Athletes:
"The Bling King" Quinten Allen vs. "One Man" Mike Dell vs. Hector Montoya

May 28, 2006
Annual Memorial Day Auto & DJ Expo
Airport Convention Center
8505 Broadway
The Sunday Car Show begins at 11 am with a 4 pm bell time.
Tickets are $12 for all ladies & males 21 and up.
$15 for all minor males.
Receive $2 off with Car show Flyer.
Children under 12 free w/ adult.
Ladies & Military free until 1 p.m.
On the card will be RCW Champ Hotstuff Hernandez, Ikaika, The IPS, The Nerdy Boys, "The Bling King," Mike Dell and more!

For more information on either of these or any RCW event call (210) 842-8398 or visit rcw-wrestling.com.

RCW will reschedule a future date in June with Hope of Glory Church, the venue that started it all for RCW and a building where RCW consistently draws a standing room only crowd. Also, Tiffany's was very pleased with RCW, and expect a return date shortly.

For more information about River City Wrestling, including press photos, contact Brandon Oliver at (210) 842-8398 at rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net.
Brandon Oliver
Owner - River City Productions, est. 2002
Promoter - River City Wrestling, est. 2002
Phone - (210) 842-8398
Fax - (210) 615-8832
E-Mail - rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net
Web - http://www.rivercitywrestling.net, http://www.rcw-wrestling.com
4319 Medical Drive, #131-126
San Antonio, TX 78229

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Upcoming Appearances

Two websites found provide information concerning previously unannounced matches in San Antonio.

Rexx Reed lists a scheduled appearance in San Antonio at the TWE show on June 11th. No opponent has been announced for this match. Check out Rexx's website www.xtremebulldawg.bravehost.com

www.jacobladder.com has several San Antonio dates listed on Jacob Ladder's schedule. Ladder also lists the June 11th TWE show although no official announcement has been made from TWE concerning either Ladder or his Children of Pain partner Darin Childs. Aside from this date, Ladder lists several ACW dates through the end of this year.
The first date listed is 5-21 for which ACW has announced a 4 PM bell time at the Venue at 800 Lexington.
Other dates listed on Jacob Ladder's page are:
6-18-06
7-23-06
8-13-06
9-3-06
10-22-06
11-19-06
12-17-06
Times and locations for these other ACW shows have not officially been announced, but word is that the relationship between The Venue and ACW has been extended through the Summer.

River City Wrestling News

River City Wrestling owner Brandon Oliver issued the following press release today:

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

Tickets on sale NOW for May 27 live wrestling event

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, May 16, 2006
For Information Contact:

Brandon Oliver
(210) 842-8398


Tickets on sale now for next RCW event on May 27
Event is part of a double shot Memorial Day weekend in which RCW has two shows
River City Wrestling will celebrate the Memorial Day weekend in grand-style with TWO events!

Saturday, May 27, 2006
at the Arts of The Scholar Warrior Gym
1126 W. Hildebrand
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door
Tickets are on sale NOW at rcw-wrestling.com or at Arts of the Scholar Warrior Gym. For Gym hours of operation, please call (210) 842-8398.

Featured on the card will be: RCW Champion and NWA-TNA LAX member Hotstuff Hernandez, "The Smashing Machine" Ikaika, all of the members of the IPS, RCW TAg Team Champions The Nerdy Boys, The Hardbodies, and more including:

The Battle of the Natural Athletes:
"The Bling King" Quinten Allen vs. "One Man" Mike Dell vs. Hector Montoya

May 28, 2006
Annual Memorial Day Auto & DJ Expo
Airport Convention Center
8505 Broadway
The Sunday Car Show begins at 11 am with a 4 pm bell time.
Tickets are $12 for all ladies & males 21 and up.
$15 for all minor males.
Receive $2 off with Car show Flyer.
Children under 12 free w/ adult.
Ladies & Military free until 1 p.m.
On the card will be RCW Champ Hotstuff Hernandez, Ikaika, The IPS, The Nerdy Boys, "The Bling King," Mike Dell and more!

For more information on either of these or any RCW event call (210) 842-8398 or visit rcw-wrestling.com.

RCW will reschedule a future date in June with Hope of Glory Church, the venue that started it all for RCW and a building where RCW consistently draws a standing room only crowd. Also, Tiffany's was very pleased with RCW, and expect a return date shortly.

For more information about River City Wrestling, including press photos, contact Brandon Oliver at (210) 842-8398 at rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net.

Monday, May 15, 2006

Lucha Libre in San Antonio

Lemus II just sent this information concerning a recent Lucha Libre show in town and an upcoming date. If I can get the full results I will post them here:

Lucha Libre Made It's Return To San Antonio On May 12, 2006 At "The Sociedad Cruz Blanca Salloon" 1619 W Poplar

In The Main Event Nuevo Laredo, Mexico Faction Of "Batman" And "Spider Man" Faced The Faction Of None Other Than "Poder Boriqua" And "Lemus II" This Match Was Full Of Action As The Super Heroes Were Using The Best Of Their Arsenal. The Fans Were Delighted, That Even At The End Of The Match The Superheroes Could Not Stop Signing Autographs. The Rudo Faction Of Boriqua And Lemus II From Start To Finish Used Their Rudo Skills And Constantly Displayed Superb Tag Team Skills. At The Finals Of The Match And To The Delight Of The Fans, As The Rudos Were On The Up And Up Keeping The Heroes From Mounting Any Type Of Comeback, Out Of No Where The Superheroes Mount A Smart Comeback And Emerge Victorious......In Other Matches "Chief Batu Faces "Pete Lothario"..............Virus Vs Raiden.........."Imperious Vs El Zombie" A Good Lucha Libre Match Were Both Luchadores Were Even Using Chairs ...................A Real Good Opener "Dragon X" Vs "Berry

Next Show Will Be May 26, 2006 Check Out www.lemusdos.com For More Info

TWE 5-14 Full Results

Texas Wrestling Entertainment
Bellaire Baptist Church
116 Clovis

Match 1 - Inter-gender match
Spector vs. Simply Luscious (win by DQ)
Match 2 - Windwalker vs. Brett Thunder (win)
Match 3 - Cowboy James Claxton (win) vs. Big Dogg
Match 4 - Lumberjacks w/ Straps Match
El Latino (win by DQ) vs. "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo
Match 5 - Main Event - Tag Championship Match
Challengers The Children of Pain - Jacob Ladder & Darin Childs w/ Rachel Childs vs. Champions Skitzo & Hector Navarro (win by DQ-retain titles)

Tickets are now on sale for the June 11th TWE Show "When Worlds Collide."
4 matches have already been announced.
#1 Contender to TV Title - Brett Thunder vs. Spector
Japan Vs. Texas - Sumei Sakai vs. Vicki
TWE Heavyweight Championship - Champion Mike Foxx vs Challenger Jared Steele
ROH World Title Match - TWE TV Title Champion Milano Collection AT vs. Ring of Honor World Champion Bryan Danielson
2 other matches to be announced.
Tickets are $5 in advance through the Texas Wrestling Academy (210) 273-4110 or $8 at the door.
check out the TWE website for details http://www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com/

Sunday, May 14, 2006

TWE Mothers' Day Massacre

Texas Wrestling Entertainment returned to the Bellaire Baptist Church Gym at 116 Clovis Sunday May 14th with its Gym Wars show entitled "Mothers' Day Massacre."

The show featured 5 solid, entertaining matches from the TWE crew starting out with an Inter-Gender match involving Simply Luscious and Spector. This was a well fought match which ended in a disqualification when Rachel & Darin Childs came to the ring to interfere on behalf of their former partner Spector. Spector however would have none of it, refusing their help and accepting the disqualification from referee rig Porter. After the match, Spector raised Simply Luscious' hand in a show of sportsmanship.

The second match pitted Windwalker and Brett Thunder. The two combatants appeared evenly matched until Windwalker seemed to reinjure his knee. Thunder took advantage of the situation and continued to work on the injured limb but became increasingly frustrated as he was unable to get the pin, finally resorting to pulling the tights to get the victory.

Cowboy James Claxton faced the biggest challenge of his recent career in TWE in the form of Big Dogg who seemed even more surly than usual this night. The crowd really got behind the big cowboy who eventually landed a big boot the Big Dogg's face.

Following an intermission, 4 fans were selected to serve as special lumberjacks in the grudge match between former partners Rudy Russo & El Latino. Latino dominated early, gaining some revenge for the betrayal suffered at the hands of Russo last February. Russo showed amazing agility however, avoiding several attempts to throw him out to the strap wielding lumberjacks. The match eventually ended in a disqualification as Big Dogg charged the ring and attacked the distracted El Latino. This war is far from over.

The Main Event featured a rematch of sorts as recently crowned Tag Champions, Skitzo & Hector Navarro squared off against the Children of Pain, Darin Childs & Jacob Ladder accompanied by Rachel Childs. Last month Skitzo & Navarro won the titles over the C.O.P. in a match that had originally involved the team of Skitzo & Brett Thunder but Navarro replaced the injured Thunder mid-match and proceeded to gain the victory. Ladder & Childs came to gain what they believed to be rightfully theirs. For much of the match, the rule-breakers controlled the action with Navarro taking most of the punishment. The young champions seemed destined to lose to the more experienced team however the Children of Pain must have lost track of their goal, allowing themselves to get disqualified when Darin Childs put Skitzo through a table that had been set up ringside by Jacob Ladder & Rachel. Or maybe the C.O.P. just wanted to punish the champs and figured to take the belts later. No telling what motivates men like Ladder & Childs.

Following the Event, it was announced that tickets for the June 11th show at the Bellaire Baptist Church Gym would go on sale Monday May 15th through the Texas Wrestling Academy. Four matches have already been announced for the show entitled "When Worlds Collide." In a #1 contender to the TV Title match, Brett Thunder will take on Spector. It's Japan vs. Texas as Sumei Sakai faces Vicki. The TWE Heavyweight Title Belt will be defended as Champion Mike Foxx makes his return to San Antonio to face the challenge of Jared Steele. The Main Event will feature TWE TV Title Champion Milano Collection AT in his first match back since competing in the prestigious Super 8 Tournament last month. Milano's opponent is none other than Ring of Honor Champion American Dragon Bryan Danielson who will be defending his ROH belt. Two other matches remain to be announced. Tickets are available through the Texas Wrestling Academy and are $5 in advance or $8 at the door. Fans are strongly advised to get tickets early as this card should fill the Bellaire Baptist Church Gym to capacity. Call (210) 273-4110 or visit www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com for more details.

Thursday, May 11, 2006

RCW Fan of the Week

River City Wrestling made the following announcement today:


From: River City Wrestling
Date: May 11, 2006 5:39 PM
Subject: Fan of the Week announced for May 11
Body: The RCW Fan of the Week has been announced for May 11! It's Andrew, aka Punk! Despite how goofy ring announcer Jeff Houston looks in the picture, we selected Andrew because he has always supported RCW, and helps out as part of RCW's "Street Team" with flyers. Thanks Andrew!
With that selection, RCW will select its Fan of the Month with a live drawing at the next RCW event on Saturday, May 27, 6:30 p.m., at Arts of the Scholar Warrior Gym, 1126 W. Hildebrand.
We have received LOTS of pictures from the May 7 "Nowhere to Run" event featuring TNA's LAX, and we will be posting those soon.
To become a Fan of the Week, please submit your photo to rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net, or to:
4319 Medical Dr. #131-126
San Antonio, TX 78229
Pictures must be of yourself or a group of friends with a member of the RCW roster, sporting RCW official merchandise, or at a RCW event. So get creative and send in those pictures!
After four weeks of selections, RCW will select its Fan of the Month. Fans of the Month will receive four free tickets to a RCW event.
http://www.rcw-wrestling.com

Monday, May 08, 2006

LAX Invades RCW

River City Wrestling presented a show at Tiffany Billiards Sunday Night May 7th in front of a record crowd of enthusiastic fans, many of whom had never been to a live wrestling show before but will certainly return. NWA-TNA's Latin American Xpress (LAX) - Konnan, Homicide and RCW Heavyweight Champion Hotstuff Hernandez headlined the card in a main event which pitted them against 3 members of the International Power Station (IPS.) The night featured 8 matches including a Tag Title match, a tournament to crown a Ring King and not one, but two matches which meet the criteria for "Match of the Year" consideration.

The early arriving crowd were already set for an exciting night when RCW Ring Announcer Jeff Houston kicked off the show by introducing River City Wrestling President Brandon Oliver. The pair were interrupted by the entire IPS including Commissioner Yebisu. The members of this stable each addressed the crowd promising success in their matches.

When the ring was finally cleared, Referee Alex Marrozos came out to a resounding reception from the fans who seemed to be under the impression that they were in the presence of John Travolta. Marrozos convinced them that they were mistaken by doing a few dance moves.

The preliminaries over with, the combatants for the first match were called to the ring. Erstwhile Natural Athlete Hector Montoya (wrestling fans understand words like erstwhile, right?) faced Chuy Martinez who gave a good show in his first RCW match but was unable to beat the Honduran Hitman Montoya.

The next three matches were part of a tournament to name the RCW "Ring King," a new title along the lines of the original WWE King of The Ring concept. In the first tournament match, Showtime Summers (with his new advisor Ray the Voice) faced former partner One Man Mike Dell. An incredibly even match when back and forth with neither man able to take an advantage until Martin Styles arrived ringside and distracted Summers long enough for Dell to gain control and the pin. The tournament continued with Quinten Allen facing RCW newcomer Wally Darkmon who certainly seemed to be enjoying himself, laughing maniacally for most of the match. Despite the erratic behavior of his opponent, Quinten Allen was able to get the pin and advance in the tournament. The final first round match featured Martin Styles and the return of fan favorite Joey Spector "The Upset Kid." This was a very exciting match which was highlighted by several high risk moves inside and outside the ring, including Styles leaping from the ring, over the barrier gate and onto Spector who was about three rows back into the crowd at the time. When referee Alex Marrozos was finally able to get the pair back into the ring he was quick to count a pinfall despite the fact that both men had their shoulders pinned to the mat at the time. RCW President Brandon Oliver decided that both men would advance into the finals of the Ring King Tournament. Suddenly the Triple Threat Championship match had become a Fatal Four-Way.

Next on the card was the much anticipated Tag Team Title match between champions The Nerdy Boys (Johnny Ender & Kris Kronie) and #1 contenders The Hardbodies (Andrew Dalton & JT LaMotta.) Clearly the challengers were motivated to take the titles as they dispensed with their normal prematch antics and attacked the Nerds quickly getting into the match. The Hardbodies took advantage of many underhanded tricks and isolated Kronie for much of the match. When Kronie finally managed to make the tag, Johnny Ender began cleaning house. In the confusion that ensued, it looked as though the Hardbodies had won the titles when Johnny Ender pinned, but his foot was on the ropes and Brandon Oliver called for the restart of the match. With renewed vigor the Nerdy Boys were able to turn the tables on the Hardbodies and gained the pinfall and retained the titles.

Following the intermission, the show kicked off again with the finals of the Ring King Tournament The Fatal Four-Way match featured Quinten Allen, Joey Spector, Martin Styles and One Man Mike Dell. Each of the men seized the advantage at times throughout the match until One Man Mike Dell was able to gain the first pinfall over Joey Spector. There was no time to celebrate however, as Quinten Allen burst into the ring and attacked Dell, quickly gaining the second fall and eliminating Dell. This left only Styles and Allen who appeared evenly matched until Showtime Summers appeared ringside and repayed Styles for the interference in the earlier match. Quinten Allen took advantage of the stunned styles and grabbed the final pin and the match. Summers continued to taunt Styles all the way to the dressing room as Quinten Allen prepared for his coronation in the ring. In his first act as Ring King, Allen proclaimed that from this point forward he is to be referred to as "Bling King" Quinten Allen.

Prior to the next match, Commissioner Yebisu made the announcement that he had selected a special referee to officiate over the bout between Ikaika and IPS member Don Juan. Things certainly seemed stacked against Ikaika when old rival Aguila Negro appeared from the back. Brandon Oliver was able to even things up a bit however when he warned that Aguila Negro had better call the match evenly or he would be fired. Despite clearly being upset by this, Negro did manage to call the match relatively fairly. As the match progressed however, Negro found himself more and more out of position to see any rule breaking by Don Juan and his manager Commissioner Yebisu. In an outstanding match, both men exchanged chops and moves which thrilled the crowd. Neither man was able to gain the pinfall as Aguila Negro was forced to keep an even count or face unemployment. Finally Aguila Negro found his opportunity as Commissioner Yebisu came into the ring and, in a failed attempt to smack Ikaika, missed, hitting Don Juan instead. Referee Aguila Negro saw this as his chance and declared Don Juan the winner due to outside interference. At this decision, an outraged Ikaika seemed to snap, attacking the trio of Yebisu, Don Juan and Aguila Negro. Negro took the worst of Ikaika's rampage as the Hawaiian Smashing Machine worked him over with a chair, severely damaging Negro's knee in the process. Brandon Oliver and a member of the Security Team were both hit with the chair as Ikaika raged on. No one seemed able to stop the big Hawaiian until The Nerdy Boys and One Man Mike Dell came to the ring and were able to snap Ikaika back to his senses. Ikaika demanded a rematch with Don Juan with no special referees or outside interference. This was an outstanding match which would have been a main event on almost any show other than this one. Both fighters showed great skill and heart in the battle and Aguila Negro and Commissioner Yebisu each added to the match in their own way. The post match action was over the top and set up future events in what promises to be tremendous feud.

The action did not let up here as the Main Event was next. The IPS team of Fast Eddie Vegas, Chris Marval & Spiro came out first. Next came the team of TNA's LAX - Konnan, Homicide & Hotstuff Hernandez. The crowd was ready for action as Hotstuff and Eddie started the match, and action they got. All six men spent considerable time in the ring with Homicide (who had last fought in San Antonio at RCW's Texas Explosion 2003) taking much of the action for his team. But the ring could not hold all the action in this match, which spilled out into the crowd and culminated with an incredible moment that can hardly be described. Fast Eddie Vegas, in an effort to escape from the fury of Hotstuff Hernandez, climbed to the top of a large boat (yes, a boat) that was ringside. When Hernandez caught up to Vegas, the men were on the top deck, over 10 feet above the crowd. Hotstuff lifted Eddie and Megabombed him over the side of the boat 15 feet into the rest of the IPS below. This was an amazing move and Fast Eddie might never be the same again. As Eddie and Commissioner Yebisu lay on the asphalt, Homicide and Konnan dragged the stunned Spiro and Marval back to the ring and placed each in submission holds. It did not take long for the two to tap out, giving the LAX the victory. Following the match, Konnan addressed the fans of San Antonio. Evoking the memory of Eddie Guerrero and referencing Rey Mysterio Jr, Konnan implored the crowd to continue to support wrestling and wrestlers of Hispanic tradition. He called Homicide and Hotstuff Hernandez the future of this tradition. If tonight was any indication, the tradition is in good shape.

In all, the night was a resounding success. Everything the River City Wrestling team does seems to work. Continued success will help assure RCW of it place on top of San Antonio wrestling for a long time. The next announced RCW shows are in 3 weeks with a Saturday show May 27 at the Arts of The Scholar Warrior Gym at 1126 W. Hildebrand and a Sunday show May 28 at the Annual Memorial Day Auto & DJ Expo at the Airport Convention Center 8505 Broadway. The Saturday show has a 6:30 pm start with $5 advanced tickets (available from the rcw website) and $7 tickets at the door. The Sunday Car Show begins at 11 am with a 4 pm bell time. Tickets are $12 for all ladies & males 21 and up. $15 for all minor males. Receive $2 off with Car show Flyer. Children under 12 free w/ adult. Ladies & Military free until 1 p.m. For more information on either of these or any RCW event call (210) 842-8398 or visit rcw-wrestling.com

Full Results
River City Wrestling
May 7th
Tiffany Billiards

Match 1 - Hector Montoya (win) vs. Chuy Martinez
Match 2 - Ring King Tournament Match
Showtime Summers w/ Ray the Voice vs. One Man Mike Dell (win and advance to finals)
Match 3 - Ring King Tournament Match
Quinten Allen (win and advance to finals) vs. Wally Darkmon
Match 4 - Ring King Tournament Match
Martin Styles vs. Joey Spector (draw - both men advance to finals)
Match 5 - Tag Team Title Match
Challengers The Hardbodies - Andrew Dalton & J.T. LaMotta vs. Champions The Nerdy Boys - Johnny Ender & Kris Kronie (win & retain title)
Match 6 - Ring King Tournament Final - Fatal Four-Way Match
(in order eliminated) Joey Spector vs. One Man Mike Dell vs. Martin Styles vs. Quinten Allen (win & named "Ring King")
Match 7 - Don Juan with Commissioner Yebisu (win by DQ) vs. Ikaika
Match 8 - Main Event - Six Man Tag Match
The International Power Station (IPS) - Fast Eddie Vegas, Chris Marval & Spiro with Commissioner Yebisu vs. The Latin American Xchange (LAX) - Konnan, Homicide & Hotstuff Hernandez (win)

Friday, May 05, 2006

IndyWarz Texas 100 Balloting Opens

The Indywarz.com semi-annual Texas Top 100 poll has begun its balloting period which will run through the end of this month.
You can vote for your favorite Texas wrestlers either by logging onto www.indywarz.com and going to the message board or sending an email to mattavery316@yahoo.com. Anyone can vote, workers, fans, whoever... Pick your Top 10.. 20..all the way to 100. The voting will go through June 2nd. The complete results will be announced on an upcoming Indy Warz Radio show.

Thursday, May 04, 2006

Indywarz Radio Magazine in the works

Stan Callahan of Indywarz Radio has issued the following statement:

Well, most of you know who I am and the rest have at least made fun of me a time or two. Well, I have this wild idea to put together a magazine or two. I am already in the process of two of them which will be ready some time in June and one in December or Jan. 2007. Well, now I think I am ready for a full time run at the magazine publishing thing. Here’s the deal: IndyWarz Radio Wrestling Monthly. That’s right, I’m stupid enough to try and get involved with a monthly “magazine”. There will be no subscriptions, you’ll have to purchase them one at a time. OK, so you say big deal, what the hell do you want? I need LOTS of information in order to make the magazine worth while. That means pictures, bios, news, results and any and everything you can think of.
The first edition is going to be history of all the promotions in Texas. So, if you are a promoter, help a promoter, or know a promoter (?) tell him to shoot me some history on his promotion. Again, I need all the information you can think of. I will also need bios from all the wrestlers in the state, so start emailing: stan@indywarzradio.com Also, I will be posting here and on my site, IndyWarzRadio.com, looking for columns, news, interviews and stuff like that. So, if you want to make a little money, and I stress LITTLE money, get in contact with me.
Let’s see how this thing turns out…stan@indywarzradio.com

RCW Show This Sunday

River City Wrestling President Brandon Oliver sent out this press release today

For Immediate Release
Thursday, May 4, 2006
For Information Contact:
Brandon Oliver
(210) 842-8398


RCW reminds fans of its huge pro wrestling event this Sunday!
NWA-TNA's Latin American Xchange comes to San Antonio on May 7
Venue change announced for May 27 event; new show announced for May 28

River City Wrestling makes its debut at Tiffany's Sports Bar and Billiards with a huge show! Tiffany's is located at 7011 San Pedro in San Antonio, TX. Please note the earlier start time - 6:00 p.m.! Tickets are $5 in advance, $7 at the door, and may only be purchased at the Tiffany's office from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m., Monday-Friday. For more information, visit rcw-wrestling.com or call (210) 842-8398 or (210) 344-4646.

If you choose to do so, you may print the attached flyers out and distribute them to friends, family, neighbors, people you work with/go to school with, or just around town! Distributing flyers is completely voluntary and RCW appreciates any support you are able to give!
On the card:

NWA-TNA's LAX comes to San Antonio to face three members of The International Power Station
Konnan, Homicide, and RCW's current Champion Hotstuff Hernandez unite in the "300-pound Tex-Mex T-Rex's" fight against three members of the International Power Station (aka The Texas Treats) -- Fast Eddie Vegas, Chris Marval, and Spiro, managed by Commissioner Yebisu.
Nowhere to Run
"The Smashing Machine" Ikaika vs. Don Juan of the IPS
On April 22, Don Juan scored a pinfall victory over his mentor Ikaika, but it took Ikaika going through a gauntlet of three other guys in order to do it. This time, Don Juan has to face Ikaika one-on-one.
RCW Tag Team Championship
champions The Nerdy Boys (Johnny Ender & Kris Kronie) defend against The Hardbodies (J.T. Lamotta & Andrew Dalton)
Kronie is coming off an injury, but made a triumphant return against Don Juan on April 22. Johnny Ender was originally the number 1 contender to the RCW Title, but lost that right to Fast Eddie Vegas. Now unified, the champs must face the number 1 contenders, The Hardbodies, whose antics are certainly questionable to say the least.
Plus "One Man" Mike Dell, Quinten Allen, "Mr. Beautiful" Rudy Russo, Showtime Summers, Martin Styles and much more!

You can buy tickets for May 7 at the Tiffany’s office, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. Call (210) 842-8398 in advance or visit http://www.rcw-wrestling.com.

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River City Wrestling previously announced a May 27 event at Hope of Glory Church. However, the Hope of Glory Church show is being rescheduled for a later date because of the logistics of that weekend.

The May 27 event will be held back at the Arts of the Scholar Warrior Gym, which housed the April 22 "Step Into Our World" event. Almost 150 fans visited a new location in a new side of town to see where the athletes of RCW train.

The event will have a start time of 6:30 p.m.

On the following day, Sunday, May 28, RCW will be a part of the 5th Annual Memorial Day Auto & DJ Expo at the San Antonio Airport Convention Center, 8505 Broadway. RCW will announce a bell time shortly, as well as ticket information.

RCW will reschedule a future date in June with Hope of Glory Church, the venue that started it all for RCW and a building where RCW consistently draws a standing room only crowd.

For more information about River City Wrestling, including press photos, contact Brandon Oliver at (210) 842-8398 at rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net.
Brandon Oliver
Owner - River City Productions, est. 2002
Promoter - River City Wrestling, est. 2002
Phone - (210) 842-8398
Fax - (210) 615-8832
E-Mail - rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net
Web - http://www.rivercitywrestling.net, http://www.rcw-wrestling.com
4319 Medical Drive, #131-126
San Antonio, TX 78229