Message from RCW President Brandon Oliver

River City Wrestling President Brandon Oliver released the following information today:

Wednesday, September 20, 2006

Important note regarding RCW on KCWX, and live event info Tomorrow night's broadcast of RCW on KCWX will be the final broadcast in that timeslot. There are two reasons for this: 1) RCW has reached the end of its initial 13-week contract. 2) UPN2 and the WB have merged into the CW, which now places additional programming and advertisers onto KCWX, and they are readjusting their schedules. I am pursuing other timeslots for RCW on KCWX, and once a new contract is signed, I will let you know what time the show will air. This may take sometime, so please understand if the show doesn't return immediately. I am also pursuing the possibility of doing specials as opposed to a weekly program. Tomorrow night, RCW on KCWX will feature RCW Classics with the Three-Way Ladder Match between The Nerdy Boys, The Natural Athletes, and The Texas Treats from Breaking All of the Rules I and the final fall between Fast Eddie and Masada. It airs tomorrow night at 12:30 a.m., on KCWX (channel 4 on Time Warner). As for live events: Many of you have been supportive during RCW's hiatus due personal issues. I appreciate your comments, prayers and thoughts, as does my family. I will say that live events are being planned. I can tell you that we already have several that need to be confirmed. The first may be closer than you think. As soon as they are confirmed, they will be posted here. Thank you for your continued support. Sincerely, Brandon Oliver Promoter - River City Wrestling rcwprez@rivercitywrestling.net (210) 842-8398

Local Wrestler in IWA-MS

Local wrestling fan has JStead has informed the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene that Another Local Wrestler has been scheduled to appear in IWA Mid-South.

This was posted by a representative of IWA MS on their message board. Simply Lucious has been added to the first IWA MS "Queen of the Death Match tournament" :

"Queen of the Death Matches and Double Death Tag Team Death Match Tournament

Friday and Saturday November 3rd and 4th, 2006
Capitol Sports Center
1915 Gladden Road
Plainfield, Indiana

Well wrestling fans, the already huge death match weekend is shaping up rather nicely. Here are the participants so far for the first ever "Queen Of The Death Matches":

1.)Mickie Knuckles- (IWA Mid-South)

2.)Amy Lee- (PWU)

3.)Riptide- (former ECW superstar)

4.)Lufisto- (Canada)

5.)Mayumi Ozaki- (Japan)

6.)Simply Luscious"

Congrats to Lucious. Hopefully she does well. Hopefully the C.O.P. will be added to the tag team tournament the following night, There appears to be intrest from the midwest folks to see them again too !!!

Thank you Justin for helping San Antonio fans remain informed about their favorite local wrestlers.

Big Weekend Coming Up!

Area wrestling fans have a big weekend to look forward to coming up. The weekend begins with the Thursday Night/Friday Morning broadcast of RCW Rampage

(from River City Wrestling www.rcw-wrestling.com)

This week on RCW on KCWX: Ladder Match, Fast Eddie-Masada

Sept. 21 edition of RCW on KCWX

RCW Classics takes a look back at the first Breaking All of the Rules to see how the International Power Station was formed. Witness the Three-Way Ladder Match for the Tag Team Championship between The Nerdy Boys, The Natural Athletes, and the Texas Treats. Then, the deciding fall of the 2-out-of-3 falls match between Masada and Fast Eddie.


Remember, RCW on KCWX airs every Thursday night/Friday morning at 12:30 a.m. on KCWX, the UPN2 affiliate for South Texas.

Friday night, The Texas Wrestling Association is running their show at the Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym at 2000 South Presa. TWA runs Lucha Libre shows every other Friday. The show begins at 7:30 PM.

On Saturday, local fans have two choices. Texas Wrestling Entertainment is in Caldwell Texas.
The show is at the Caldwell Civic Center, 103 Presidential Corridor. Doors open at 6:30, the show is scheduled to start at 7:30. Check out www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com for all the information.

Also on Saturday, Pro Wrestling Entertainment is returning to S.P.L.A.C.H. Sports Bar at 905 Nogalitos. The show starts at 8:00 PM and promises to be highly entertaining.

Sunday also promises to be a busy day for local wrestlers and wrestling fans. TWE's myspace calendar list a show at the 6th Annual Autofest at Cowboys Dance Hall at 3030 NE Loop 410. The Autofest is scheduled to run from 10:00 AM until 8:PM. Not bell time for the wrestling matches have been announced, but it should be early in the afternoon as TWE wrestlers are also expected to show up at the ACW Show that afternoon.

Also Sunday, American Championship Wrestling is running a show at The Venue 800 Lexington starting at 4:00 PM. These shows have been outstanding as the wrestlers of ACW are fending off the invasion from the wrestlers of TWE.

Also Sunday, Southern Thunder Pro Wrestling returns to the New Cattleman's Bar & Grill in Lytle, Texas. The New Cattleman's is situated along the northbound access road to I-35 in Lytle Texas. Bell time is scheduled at 5 PM.

All in all, this weekend promises to be an incredible experience for wrestling fans. I hope to see several of you.

MAW Show Friday Night

Last Friday, September 15th, Mexican American Wrestling returned to Sociedad Cruz Blanca with a show featuring 5 matches. Referee duties were split between Mano Negro and Juan Diego. The first match featured Berry facing Sol Azteca from Monterey Mexico. This was a very interesting match as Sol Azteca showed some fascinating array of moves. Berry responded well to the challenge getting some offense in his first truly Lucha Libre match. In the end, Sol Azteca slapped a submission hold on Berry who was forced to tap out.

The second match was a tag match between two teams of Rudos. El Ilegal & Gato Diabolico faced the team of Mini Diablo & El Diablo. The fans responded to this unusual matchup, supporting whichever team was showing the most innovative offense at the time. The teams were very evenly matched and were well aware of each others tactics. As the action heightened, all four men were in the ring. As El Ilegal pinned El Diablo, Mini Diablo was pinning Gato Diabolico, leading to a split decision and setting up a rematch in 2 weeks.

The next match was a tag team involving 4 of top wrestlers in MAW including Champion Mr. Muerte and his partner Virus facing former champion Lemus 2 and Ave Fenix. All four men have issues with the others and both teams had breakdowns in team work. Virus seemed upset at the popularity of his partner Muerte and both Lemus and Fenix seemed to blame the other for missed moves and opportunities. This led to Lemus and Fenix squaring off. Virus stepped in to help Lemus, but Muerte put a stop to this. Lemus and Virus then both turned on Muerte, beating him down. The official results was a double countout, but the more important result is the apparent change of Lemus 2 back to Rudo and Mr. Muerte becoming a Technico. Lemus claims no loyalty or allegiance to Virus and a 3 way match has been set up for the next MAW show.

In the fourth match, fans were treated to a match-up between the two most athletic luchadores from last show's main event. Gato Volador returned to MAW to face Estrella Universal. These two men from Monterey gave the crowd an fantastic show. This was a 2 falls out of 3 match and both men showed their offensive and defensive strengths as Gato Volador won the first fall by submission. During the second fall things got personal as Estrella Universal hit Gato Volador with a stop sign which tore Gato's mask and bloodied his forehead. The stunned Gato tried to put up some defense, but was unable to avoid the pinfall. The 3rd fall was just as contentious as the second as the two men battled inside and outside the ring. Rudo referee Juan Diego attempted to help Estrella Universal but when Gato Volador escaped his grip, Diego was knocked out by Estrella. Gato rolled up Estrella but with Juan Diego out, it was Mano Negro who came to the ring and made the 3 count. The two wrestlers weren't through however and the challenge was made and accepted to remeet next show Mask vs. Mask.

The Main Event was a trios match, 2 falls out of 3. The Rudo team of Dragon X, Imperius & Poder Boriqua faced the Technicos Brindis, Batman & Robin. This match was at its best when Dragon X and Brindis were in the ring as these two men have a building rivalry. In the first fall, the technicos gained an advantage and Robin was able to pin Imperius. Imperius was able to get some revenge in the second fall by submitting Brindis. In the third and final fall, the Rudos began abusing the referee Juan Diego who normal supports the Rudos, but in this case, he switched his loyalties, helping Batman to gain the pin on Poder Boriqua.

Mexican American Wrestling
Sociedad Cruz Blanca
Friday, September 15, 2006

Match # 1 - Berry vs. Sol Azteca (win)
Match # 2 - Tag Team Match
El Ilegal & Gato Diabolico vs. Mini Diablo & El Diablo (split decision)
Match # 3 - Tag Team Match
Virus & Mr. Muerte vs. Lemus 2 & Ave Fenix (double countout)
Match # 4 - 2 falls out of 3 Match
Gato Volador (win 2-1) vs. Estrella Universal
Match # 5 - Main Event - Six Man Tag Team Match - 2 falls out of 3
Dragon X, Imperius & Poder Boriqua vs. Brindis, Batman & Robin (win 2-1)

RCW in PWI

The current Pro Wrestling Illustrated (the annual PWI 500 issue) includes results from Breaking All of the Rules II in its Arena Reports section. Also in that issue, on the PWI Official Ratings page RCW is included in the rotating promotions section.

The River City Wrestling Ratings for the period ended August 8, 2006 are:
Champion - Hotstuff Hernandez
1 - Andrew Dalton
2 - Ikaika
3 - Mike Dell
4 - Kazushi Miyamoto
5 - Fast Eddie Vegas
6 - Don Juan
7 - Chris Marval
8 - Quinten Allen
9 - Wally Darkmon
10 - Joey Spector

Congratulations to all the wrestlers for receiving a small fraction of the national recognition they deserve.

RCW TV Show Tonight

Tonight on RCW on KCWX: LAX on local TV!! Tonight on RCW on KCWX (Sept. 14): NWA-TNA's Latin American XChange -- Konnan, Homicide, & RCW Champ Hotstuff Hernandez -- against then-International Power Station members Fast Eddie Vegas, Chris Marval, and Spiro in a match taped from May 7 at Tiffany's Billiards. See the current NWA-TNA Tag Team Champions in action on this week's RCW Classics segment! RCW on KCWX airs every Thursday night/Friday morning at 12:30 a.m. on KCWX, South Texas' UPN2 affiliate. http://www.rcw-wrestling.com

Local Wrestlers in PWI 500

Pro Wrestling Illustrated has once again published its annual PWI 500 issue. This list is always the subject of much debate. Aside from TNA, WWE and ROH stars Christopher Daniels, Bryan Danielson, Homicide, Konnan & Al Snow who all appeared on local Indy shows, 5 wrestlers on the list appeared in shows in San Antonio:
71 Milano Collection AT
299 Necro Butcher
445 Andrew Dalton
470 Darin Childs
488 Seth Shai

Congratulations to those who received the national recognition.

Web Page Updated

Local San Antonio wrestler El Latino has informed the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene that his web page has been updated. You can find it at www.latindeathdrop.com

Additionally, El Latino has a blog page which can be found at www.ellatino3.blogspot.com check it out.

The San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene will gladly post links to any independent wrestler who has worked in San Antonio during the year 2006. Wrestlers should send their information to bayou_926@hotmail.com Please include the word "wrestling" in the subject line of any email.

San Antonio Lucha Libre Results

Local Lucha Libre Report www.saluchalibre.blogspot.com has posted the results from the recent Texas Wrestling Association show. The English language version of the report is printed here with permission.

Texas Wrestling Association Results- 9/8/06 (English Version)
On September 8th, TWA Wrestling held another action packed event at the Texas Wolverine Gym Located at 2000 S. Presa. The card featured 4 top quality matches.

Match #1: Sol Azteca vs. El Gato (2 of 3 falls)
Referee: Juan Diego
The first match of the night introduced us to the newest rudo in San Antonio, Sol Azteca, versus El Gato.
The first fall was very hard hitting, a display of athletic ability. In the end Sol Azteca put El Gato in the camel clutch and quickly got the submission win.
The second fall saw a turn in offense. El Gato dominated this fall with many power moves. Just as it seemed that Gato would put this fall away, Sol Azteca unmasked his opponent. Referee Juan Diego had no other choice but to DQ the fall and declare Gato the winner. Because of this Sol Azteca walked and Juan Diego declared the match a draw.
Winner: Tie (1-1)

Match #2: El Zombi vs. Horoscopo (2 of 3 falls)
Referee: Juan Diego
The second match of the night is to be considered as one of the most brutal matches in TWA history. Technico Horoscopo faced the Union Wrestling Federation Lightheavyweight Champion El Zombi.
The first fall was rather quick victory favoring the rudo Zombi, winning the fall by submission.
The second fall is where the action began. A series of brutal hits to the face by Zombi opened up Horoscopo. Although he was drenched in blood, Horoscopo did not quit, eventually turning offensive and ripping the mask off Zombi. Horoscopo put Zombi in a submission hold and got the fall win.
In the final fall of the match both competitors were exhausted. After a series of chops by both men, Zombie climbed the ropes and attempted a flying body press. Horoscopo quickly raised his legs and countered the move, easily getting the 1, 2, 3 victory.
Winner: Horoscopo

After the match Horoscopo challenged Zombi for his UWA Light Heavyweight Championship. Zombi quickly accepted and signed the contract then and there. The match is scheduled for the September 22 show.

Match #3: El Diablo and Gato Diabolico vs. Lemus II and Ave Fenix (2 of 3 falls)
Referee: Juan Diego
The next contest featured the hellish team of Diablo and Gato Diabolico going up against two of San Antonio's best luchadors, Lemus II and Ave Fenix.
The first fall was one sided form the bell. The rudos dominated and easily got the submission win over Lemus and Fenix.
The second fall the technicos were able to turn it around and simultaneously submitted the rudos, Diablo and Gato.
The third fall turned into a brawl by the crowd. Juan Diego started the mandatory ten count, and no wrestler answered, resulting in a double count out.
Winner: Tie (1-1)

After the match, the rudos continued the beat down on the technicos, and injured Lemus's left knee.

Main Event: Brindis and Crazy Boy vs. Mini Diablo and La Viagra (2 of 3 falls)
Referee: Juan Diego
The final match of the night was truly a crowd pleaser. The athletically gifted technico team of Brindis and Crazy Boy faced the Quick rudo Mini Diablo and the Exotic Viagra.
In the first fall the technicos were too much to to handle, winning by pinfall.
The second fall found the rudos regain their composure. Mini Diablo climbed the ropes and frog splashed Brindis and got the three count.
In the third fall both team's communication broke down. Mini Diablo and La Viagra got into a shoving match, while Crazy Boy fouled Brindis. Juan Diego threw out the match, after seeing enough.
Winner: Tie (1-1)

After the match La Viagra challenged the three other men to a 4- way no DQ elimination match. They other men accepted and is scheduled for the September 22nd show.


TWA Quick Results- 9/8/06:

Match #1: Sol Azteca vs. El Gato Jr. (2 of 3 falls)
Winner: Tie (1-1)

Match #2: El Zombi vs. Horoscopo (2 of 3 falls)
Winner: Horoscopo

Match #3: El Diablo and Gato Diabolico vs. Lemus II and Ave Fenix (2 of 3 falls)
Winner: Tie (1-1)

Main Event: Brindis and Crazy Boy vs. La Viagra and Mini Diablo (2 of 3 falls)
winner: Tie (1-1)

Tonight's Show Rescheduled

The Texas Wrestling Show previously scheduled for tonight at the Presa Community Center has been rescheduled for September 30th. The following quote comes from the TWE website www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com

Due to circumstances beyond our control, tonights show at Presa Community Center has been rescheduled for 9/30/06... We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to seeing you there on 9/30. Don't forget TWE at The Venue on 9/24!

See you then!

SA Indy Wrestling Scene News & Notes

A Message from Hector Navarro

Hector Navarro posted the following message on the TWE Newsboard today:

Hey everybody this is Hector. I just wanted to thank everybody for their thoughts and prayers. It was a very hard time in the beginning of all this. I know I gave my family a big scare but everything is starting to look better. I'm still trying to build up my lung capacity. It had collapsed on 8/26 and I had tubes put into my chest and I was able to breathe right away and then had a pump that was taking fluid that I had built up in my lung from the infection. All that came out the next week, chest tubes and everything. I've been breathing without assisted oxygen for about a week. I'm moving around as much as I can. It feels a LOT better than laying in bed all day. I walk with a walker everyday around the hospital. I am able to walk without it but I only do it around the room. I had a CAT scan done on my leg today cause there is some slight inflammation. We'll wait for the results of that and see what happens. I'm still not sure when I'll be out of here but I'm not worried about when I go home. As long as I get better is what matters. Tomorrow will be three weeks that I have been here. Seems like forever to me. Doesn't matter though as long as I get better.

Well anyway, again, I just wanted to thank everybody for their support. I really felt everyone's prayers and I want to thank you for them.

ACW Show Date Changes

American Championship Wrestling has issued the following statement concerning the upcoming September show:

Date Changed to September 24th 2006 due to unforeseen issues within the ACW family. ACW thanks all the fans for their continued support. Matches to be announced soon.

Sept. 24th at 4pm

"THE VENUE"

800 Lexington

San Antonio, TX

The San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene has learned that this change is a result of prior commitments and ACW's continuing efforts to provide the best show and talent for the fans. Please check out the ACW web page or Myspace for information. www.myspace.com/acw_sa

TWE News and Notes

The following information was posted on the TWE web page www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com today:

9/5 Hector Navarro has made steady progress in the last few days. He is now walking with and at times with out a walker. Doctors are looking at a release date at this time, and are just taking precautionary measures to ensure that when he is released, he will be released for good.

Brett Thunder defeated Mike Dell in a title vs title match on 8/27. ACW Commissioner Rachel, has stated that Thunder is creating a debt to the Children of Pain, since they were instrumental in Thunders win for the TWE TV title over Milano Collection AT.

Milano Collection has returned to his home in Japan, where has signed a 1 year contract with New Japan. In the days preceding his departure, efforts were being made by NWA-TNA to sign the Japanese Superstar.

Jacob Ladder and Darin Childs will be participating in a MMA show in Virginia later in September.

Manpig Productions continues to capture footage for a Documentary focusing on TWA/TWE.

Interest has come from Waco, Texas to be the host city of Star Warz. At this point negotiations are continuing between some of the top names in Independent Wrestling. Tentative date is set for December 3rd.

Skitzo has commented he wants to take away Thunders belts, one at a time, or both at the same time. Big Dogg has made inquiries about Thunders titles as well.

Windwalker made his debut in NWA-ANARCHY on Saturday September 2nd vs. North Carolina veteran Stray Cat Brody Chase. Reports are Windwalker went down in defeat after a barrage of power moves, but was taken by the Anarchy fans, and has been granted a spot on the roster, joining Skitzo, Brett Thunder, Big Dog, and Hector Navarro upon his return. Good Job.

Chris Marval and Don Juan made an appearance vs Children of Pain in Giddings Texas on 8/25. The Treats almost came out with the win after several near pinfalls, but due to the stipulations of the match, which was originally scheduled to have Skitzo and Navarro vs CoP, this was a No Disqualification match. Seeing the titles slip from their fingers, CoP brought out the hardware and stepped it up a notch, defeating the Treats with Jacob Ladder executing a Death Valley Driver on Don Juan through a table outside the ring. The Treats have been invited back.

Extreme Bulldogg Rex Reed continues to impress. Went toe to toe, and step for step with the smaller Thunder in College Station. Talks have begun to bring in Texas Champion Mike Foxx. The legendary Skandar Akbar's Devastation Inc. Mr Wrestling III and Slam Shady have their eyes set on the Tag Team titles and the Texas title.

Weekend Report

Mexican American Wrestling Show Friday

On Friday the 1st of September, MAW returned to Sociedad Cruz Blanca on West Poplar. The show featured 4 matches. The crowd was large and wild. In attendance were two young men who have decided to present reports from San Antonio Lucha Shows on a blog found at www.saluchalibre.blogspot.com The following English language report comes directly from their website where one can find a report in Spanish as well. Check them out!

Mexican American Wrestling presented another fun filled show at Sociedad Cruz Blanca on September 1st. The show had something for everyone and provided an action packed card.

Match #1: Tommy Gunn vs. Monje Diabolico
Referee: Mano Negra
The first match of the night pitted hometown favorite Tommy Gunn against Mexico's rudo, Monje Diabolico. The crowd thoroughly supported Gunn, but at the end, the more athletically gifted Monje Diabolico was able to out maneuver Gunn and pinned him for the 3 count.
Winner: Monje Diabolico

Match #2: Dragon X and Brindis del Aire vs. Viruz and La Viagra
Referee: Mano Negro
The second match of the night saw the high-flying team of Brindis and Dragon X take on the oddly paired team of Viruz and La Viagra. The technico team gave Viruz and Viagra a head ache, and practically had the match won, until Dragon X did the unthinkable. Dragon X decked his partner Brindis, then joined the two rudos in beating down Brindis.
Winner: No Contest

After the beatdown, Dragon X said he is the best Cruiserweights in the city, and challenged Brindis to a one on one match for the next show.

Semi-Final Match: M.A.W. Championship(2 out of 3 falls)
Lemus II (champion) vs. Mr. Muerte
Referee: Juan Diego
This major title bout lived up to the hype providing an exceptional matchup. Two of the best luchadors in San Antonio, the hero and champ of MAW, Lemus II, and the charismatic rudo, Mr. Muerte, put on a heck of a show.
Lemus II, who was accompanied by Tommy Gunn, took over early and never let up on Muerte, who was accompanied by Viruz. Lemus quickly took the first fall and was one fall closer to retaining his title.
In the second fall, Muerte recovered and was able to gain some offense. He was able to pin Lemus with some help from the rudo referee Juan Diego.
In the third, and controversial fall, Viruz injected himself by interfering in the match. Lemus was extremely close to submitting Muerte, but Viruz got into the ring, and hit Lemus in the back of the head. With the hold broken, Muerte broke free and got an illegal object from Viruz. Muerte then decked Lemus with the object while Juan Diego was "distracted". Diego then turned around and counted the 1-2-3. Mr. Muerte became the winner and new champ.
Winner and new M.A.W. Champion: Mr. Muerte

After Muerte celebrated with his fans, Viruz got on the mic and said he deserved to be champion. Viruz said he beat Lemus a while back, and practically beat him tonight. Viruz said when Mr. Muerte was ready to face a real challenge, he would be ready.

Main Event: Batman, San Quintin the Clown and El Gato Volador vs. Poder Boriqua, Estrella Universal and El Zombi (2 of 3 falls)
Referee: Juan Diego
The main event of the night was a match that was a real crowd-pleaser. The first fall was taken by the technicos by some help from, of all people, the rudo Juan Diego.
The second fall, was won by the rudo squad, after Estrella submitted El Gato Volador.
The third fall ended when Estrella accused Gato Volador of a foul he did not commit. After immense arguing, Juan Diego went back to his roots and sided with the rudos. The techincos were disqualified, and the third fall was awarded to the rudos.
Winners: Poder Boriqua, Estrella Universal and El Zombi

After the match, El Gato Volador challenged Estrella to a match, to which he did not respond.

***The SA Lucha Staff would like to thank all the wrestlers for a great show. The point of going to wrestling shows is to get away from the stress and problems of everyday life and to get so much into the show that you forget about everything. These special luchadors sure did that at this show. ***

MAW Quick Results for 9/1/06:

Match #1: Tommy Gunn vs. Monje Diabolico
Winner: Monje Diabolico

Match #2: Dragon X and Brindis del Aire vs. Viruz and La Viagra
Winner: No Contest

Semi-Final Match: M.A.W. Championship(2 out of 3 falls)
Lemus II (champion) vs. Mr. Muerte
Winner and new MAW Champion: Mr. Muerte

Main Event: Batman, San Quintin the Clown and El Gato Volador vs. Poder Boriqua, Estrella Universal and El Zombi (2 of 3 falls)
Winners: Poder Boriqua, Estrella Universal and El Zombi


Thank You David and Raul

ACW Announces first match for next show

American Championship Wrestling has released the following information this weekend:

ACW - Sept 17th 2006 at 4pm live from "The Venue"

Brett Thunder vs "One Man" Mike Dell vs Darin Childs for the ACW Texas Heavyweight Title!!!

Who does Mike Dell have to blame for losing the ACW Texas Title? is it TWE Ref Rick Porter for running in on an ACW sanctioned title match and counting the 1-2-3? Was it all a plan by Brett Thunder or did former champ Darin Childs influence his co-cohort commish Rachel to grant the overtime after a time limit draw was reached? Will Brett Thunder pay back Darin Childs for the Children of Pain's interference allowing Brett Thunder to win the TWE Television Title from Japanese Superstar Milano Collection AT?

Don't miss any of the action: 4 pm on September 17th 2006.

American Championship Wrestling
800 Lexington
San Antonio, TX
www.myspace.com/acw_sa

Hector Navarro Improving

Rudy Gonzalez of Texas Wrestling Entertainment has released the following information concerning the health of Hector Navarro:
UPDATE

Just want everyone to know that Hector is slowly pulling out of this illness and is showing improvement everyday. At this point, he is walking, with a walker, down the hallway for a short distance and back to his room.
I received a text message from him, via cell phone, just asking how everyone is doing, and what's going on. He is not able to talk too much as he is also recovering from a collapsed lung, that occurred last week. His brother had brought in his laptop, to see the Web-site messages, and to just catch up on things, but the hospital won't let him keep it.
Hector still has a long ways to go for recovery, but at least we're in the right direction.
Thanks for the messages on behalf of his family, and keep those prayers coming.


RBG

TWE Fundraiser 9-9

Rudy Gonzalez of Texas Wrestling Entertainment has informed the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene that TWE will be appearing at a fundraiser for the Presa Community Center on September 9th. The Main Event for this show will be a rare appearance by former WWF Superstar Doink. Tickets for this show are only $5 and will benefit the Community Center which is located at 3721 S. Presa on the corner of S. Presa and Uvalde. Bell Time is scheduled for 7:30 pm.

August End of Month Report

August was a month of Highs and Lows. The most significant stories of the month were rather sobering. Hector Navarro contiues to recover from a life-threatening staph infection. Ikaika announced his last match in RCW as for health and personal reasons he will no longer wrestle once he finishes up his contractual obligations. This is a tough, physical business. Fans view it as an escape from the less enjoyable elements of life. Every now and then we are reminded what all the wrestlers risk for us as fans. The San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene wishes Ikaika the best in his future endeavors and hopes that he is able to find his way back to a San Antonio ring someday. As for Hector Navarro, words cannot adequately express our concern for you and your family and friends at this time. We know that you are a fighter and will overcome this. Take strength in the knowledge that you are in the thoughts and prayers of countless friends, fans and members of the wrestling community.

Going into September, neither TWE or RCW have announced dates for the next local shows. Fans in San Antonio cannot imagine the difficulties in arranging a venue suitable for presenting the highest quality wrestling.

The TWE invasion of ACW is the most significant continuing wrestling story as last month the Tag Titles for both promotions were unified, as were the TWE TV Title and ACW Texas Title. Also in the mix is the RCW Tag Team Champions The Texas Treats who faced The TWE Tag Champs The Children of Pain in a no rules match in Giddings, Texas. The CoP came out on top in this match, but these two teams could well match up again soon.

Several RCW wrestlers are scheduled at the huge NLPW show in Arlington on the 10th, with RCW Champion and TNA Tag Champion Hotstuff Hernandez facing Samoa Joe in the main event. Also scheduled are the Texas Treats, Hugh Rogue, Fast Eddie, Wally Darkmon, J.T. LaMotta and Ikaika. This is the type of show which the entire industry watches. In the first NLPW show, Milano Collection AT faced Sonjay Dutt in a match which many people say stole the show. Good luck to all the competitors on this show.

August Rankings and Wrestler of the Month

The rankings this month are sure to be controversial. The top of the list is filled with wrestlers who never fight for the "Big 3" local promotions. This is due to the increase in the number of Lucha Libre shows in San Antonio combined with the use of several wrestlers in numerous promotions throughout the area, including PWI, MAW and TWA. In fact, the top point earner is a wrestler who hadn't even appeared in a match in San Antonio before this month. Bobby Garrett holds the MAW Tag Titles with JJ Wakefield and also won the PWI Tag Titles with Manny Villalobos this month. Appearing on 3 shows in main events and title matches Bobby Garrett is the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene Wrestler of the Month.

Points are awarded for (1) appearing on a card, (2) appearing in a match, (3) winning the match, (4) if the match is a title match, (5) if the match is a main event, (6) starting the show with a title belt, and (7) ending the show with a title belt.

Bobby Garrett	16
JJ Wakefield	15
Mr. Muerte	15
Lemus II	13
Chief Battu	13
Berry	12
Manny Villalobos	12
Ave Fenix	11
Dragon X	11
Ozzy Manson	11
Jacob Ladder	9
Ricky Rhodes	9
One Man Mike Dell	8
Brett Thunder	8
El Zombie	8
Darin Childs	7
Virus	7
Texas Renegade	7
Brindis	7
Hotstuff Hernandez	6
Andrew Dalton	6
Mojo	6
Blue Angel	6
Wind Walker	6
Cowboy James Claxton	6
El Diablo	6
Gato Diabolico	6
Gato Jr.	6
Don Juan	5
Chris Marval	5
Mad Dog Ken Johnson	5
Johnny Rage	5
Blakk Sabbath	5
Aquaman	5
Cobra	5
Semental	5
Spector	4
Rudy Russo	4
Wally Darkmon	4
Prince	4
Horoscopo	4
Sidd Murder	4
Necro Butcher	4
Skitzo	3
Bigg Dogg	3
Rudy Boy Gonzales	3
Ikaika	3
Fast Eddie Vegas	3
Johnny Ender	3
Kris Kronie	3
The Great Kazushi Miyamoto	3
Alcatraz	3
Simply Luscious	3
Showtime Summers	3
Mini Diablo	3
J.T. LaMotta	3
Chuy Martinez	3
Tommy Gunn	3
Blaine Steele	3
Skunk	3
El Latino	2
"Titan" Quinten Allen	2
Ryu	2
Tito Sanchez	2
El Ilegal	2
Atrevido	2
Mombasa	2
Comando Jr.	2
Desertoro	2
Sumie Sukai	2
Raiden	1
Homeless Hugh Rogue	1

ACW Next Show September 17th

American Championship Wrestling has indicated that their next show is scheduled for September 17th at 4PM at the Venue 800 Lexington in San Antonio. The feud with TWE is in full swing. The last show was an historical event. The next one should be incredible as well.

This date represents a change from the date previously reported on the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene. While no reason was given for the change of date, it is fortunate for San Antonio fans who are interested in attending the No Limits Pro Wrestling show scheduled for September 10th. At least 7 wrestlers who have worked recently in San Antonio are scheduled for this event including Hotstuff Hernandez (who faces Samoa Joe in the main event,) Ikaika, Fast Eddie, The Texas Treats, Wally Darkmon, JT LaMotta and Hugh Rogue. For full information on this card check out www.myspace.com/nolimitprowrestling

TWE Invades ACW

The much anticipated invasion of American Championship Wrestling by the entire roster of Texas Wrestling Entertainment took place Sunday, and while TWE dominated the early matches, it was ACW who made the final stance. While some wrestling cards are filled with great matches and other cards are marked by significant or historical moments, this evening's show had both. Fans of wrestling should make note of this card as beginning of a new era in San Antonio Independent Wrestling.

The show began as Ring Announcer Chris Jordan introduced the two men whose match last month was interrupted by the initial TWE invasion. The referee for this match was the returning Jay Magnum. Dragon X and Cobra were allowed to complete the match this time as the two competitors battled evenly. The match reached it's peak when Cobra hit his finisher "The Snakebite" and scored the pin.

Before the next match, Jordan introduced the leader of ACW, Prince Fontenot who explained why he helped Jacob Ladder defeat Rudy Boy Gonzalez last month by spearing RBG during the ACW title match. When Rudy came out from the back, Gonzalez explained while he had respect for Prince as a bodybuilder and as a business, as a wrestler RBG felt he was going to teach Prince a thing or two. A series of matches were set up and in the words of RBG "Let the games begin!"

Prior to the second match, Rachel, the self-appointed commissioner of ACW, came out to join Chris Jordan and Raiden on the announce team. The match was a special stipulation match set up last month where Renegade was facing Showtime Summers. If Renegade won, the racist Summers would have to wear a Sombrero and if Showtime won, Renegade was to have his head shaved. Alex Marrozos was the ref for this match. These two big men clearly don't like one another and Summers spent much of the match alienating the audience and the announce team. It looked like Renegade was going to win the match as Summers seemed far to distracted to concentrate on Renegade. However in the end Summers was able to grab the pin while using the ropes for leverage. While Renegade protested the loss to Marrozos Summers sneak attacked him and with the help of Commissioner Rachel, went to work on shaving Renegade's head. After removing most of Renegade's hair, Summers made his way to the lockerroom pausing to grope several members of the crowd on the way, even planting a full kiss on one male crowd member.

The third match was the first of the interpromotional matches of the evening. While TWE was represented by Simply Luscious. ACW was represented by Sumie Sakai who is well known along the east coast and in Japan. This match was originally supposed to have taken place back at "When Worlds Collide." These two women both have incredible reputations and were slow in starting as they each gauged the other's talent but as the action heated up the crowd was amazed by the skills and maneuvers. TWE scored the first points of the night as Simply Luscious pinned Sakai.

Match # 4 was a special six-man interpromotional match. ACW was represented by J.J. Wakefield, Cobra and Tito Sanchez. The TWE team was Bigg Dogg, Skitzo, and El Latino. The crowd was evenly split between the two teams. The action started as Latino faced his former trainer Sanchez, but the personal issues between these two were only a background factor of this match. All six men contributed to the action which spilled out of the ring on several occasions. While Sanchez and Cobra were occupied outside the ring by Bigg Dogg and Latino, Skitzo was able to grab a pin on J.J. Wakefield. Neither Sanchez nor Cobra were able to make the save so TWE went up 2 to 0.

The fifth match might well have been the match of the night as TWE TV title holder Brett Thunder faced ACW Texas Champ One Man Mike Dell. Both titles were on the line in this match and both men were determined to represent their promotions well. This match had a twenty minute time limit and never has 20 minutes passed so quickly. Both men fought hard but neither could gain the advantage enough to score the 3 count. Just as it appeared that Dell was going to win, the time limit expired and the match was declared a draw by referee Alex Marrozos. Fans began chanting "5 more minutes" and ACW Commissioner Rachel allowed the continuation. The action continued as Thunder regained his composure quicker than Dell jumping out to to an early advantage. When Thunder went for a high cross body block off the top rope Dell was able to step out of the way, leaving ref Alex Marrozos to take the full force of the move. While Marrozos lay unconscious on the mat, Dell regained the advantage and may even have gotten the victory had there been a ref to make the count. When Dell went to check on Marrozos, Thunder was able to roll Dell up. This time however, a second ref ran to the ring. TWE referee Rick Porter slid into the ring counting the 1-2-3 and giving Thunder the victory, unifying the two titles. Thunder, who had won the TV title with an assist from the Children of Pain last month at a Splashtown show actually owes the CoP indirectly for this second belt as well. If Rachel had not restarted the match, Brett would not have won the title. Although Rachel has loyalty to ACW, one has to wonder if her past difficulties with Dell and the opportunity to gain another debt from Thunder might not somehow be part of this story. Whatever the case, TWE now stands 3-0 in the interpromotional battle.

The next match was for the ACW Tag Team Titles held by the team of "Ultimate Chemistry" Johnny Rage and Rudy Russo. The challengers from TWE were the team of Cowboy James Claxton and Windwalker. Although its not known if this team has worked together before, the Cowboy and Indian team showed an incredible amount teamwork, matching the champs move for move. The even hit a tandem move that resulted in the pin as TWE took the titles and moved to 4 and 0. But before the pair could celebrate the victory, Commissioner Rachel made her presence known. Since, as she put it, the Children of Pain run the show here, the new champs first title defense was next.

Out came the challengers, Darin Childs and Jacob Ladder. Ladder and Childs hold the TWE tag titles, but those titles were not line tonight. Windwalker and Claxton put up a valiant effort, but after the tough battle just moments earlier, were unable to overcome the offense of the veteran team of rulebreakers. The Children of Pain were surprised by the new champions' toughness but eventually regrouped and grabbed the pin. For the second time tonight, the ACW Tag Titles changed hands. For the second time tonight Titles were unified. But for the first time tonight ACW wrestlers came out victorious head to head. The score now stood 4 to 1 in favor of the invading TWE.

Prior to the main event, Prince and RBG came out. Rudy asked for the microphone. So confident that he was going to be able to beat the body builder, Rudy stated he was willing to wipe the slate clean and put everything on the line in this one match. By everything he meant more than just the pride of one promotion over another. Rudy explained that he had grown to like the Venue and was going to be wrestling for control of the Venue. If Prince lost to Gonzalez, then TWE would be taking over. The sound person was going to be fired, the announce team was going to be fired, the ticket seller would be fired and Rudy was even considering changing the bartenders. Prince accepted this stipulation and the fight began. Rudy proved to be a master tactician in the match, frustrating Prince by avoiding the offense of the powerful wrestler. When the two locked up, Rudy worked Prince to the mat and repeated "Time to go to school!" He then began grinding on Prince. Prince eventually regained his feet and was able to hit some hard shots on the twenty-plus year veteran. The advantage shifted back and forth but Rudy's experience appeared to be the deciding factor. Hitting an impressive fall away slam from the second rope, Rudy seemed ready to celebrate his latest victory. From out of nowhere however, Prince hit Gonzalez with a spear and went for the cover. Jay Magnum went to count the pin, but the wrestlers from TWE emerged from the lockeroom and pulled the ref from the ring. They then filled the ring and began pounding on Prince. The ACW wrestlers came out quickly to defend Prince in unity. As the TWE crew left the ring hurriedly, the ACW wrestlers seized control. The Venue was safe for now, but as fans chanted for both TWE and ACW the tension of the standoff filled the room. Rudy swore that the war was far from over. The next stage will be coming soon.

American Championship Wrestling vs. Texas Wrestling Entertainment
The Venue
Sunday August 27, 2006

Match # 1 - Dragon X vs. Cobra (win)
Match # 2 - Sombrero vs. Hair Match
Renegade vs. Showtime Summers (win-Renegade's head shaved)
Match # 3 - ACW vs. TWE Women's Match
ACW Sumie Sakai vs. TWE Simply Luscious (win)
Match # 4 - ACW vs. TWE Six-Man Tag Match
ACW Team - J.J. Wakefield, Cobra & Tito Sanchez vs. TWE Team - Bigg Dogg, Skitzo & El Latino (win)
Match # 5 - Title vs. Title match
ACW Texas Champion One Man Mike Dell vs. TWE TV Champion Brett Thunder (win and new Texas Champion)
Match # 6 - ACW Tag Title Match
Champions "Ultimate Chemistry" - Rudy Russo & Johnny Rage vs. Challengers TWE's Cowboy James Claxton & Windwalker (win & new champions)
Match # 7 - ACW Tag Title Match
Champions James Claxton & Windwalker vs. Challengers "The Children of Pain" - Jacob Ladder & Darin Childs (win & new champions)
Match # 8 - ACW vs. TWE for control of the Venue
ACW Prince Fontenot (win by DQ) vs. TWE Rudy Boy Gonzalez

Events Announced for This Weekend.

Two events which have not previously been mentioned by the San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene are scheduled for this weekend.

Today at 7:30 an Organization called Southwest Wrestling Entertainment is holding a show at Redeemer Lutheran Church 2507 Fredericksburg Road. The main event is a 10 man over the top battle royal. Scheduled to appear are 2-time world champ Manny Villalobos, JJ Wakefield, Cowboy Bobby Garrett, Virus, Johnny Rage, Renegade, Brindis, Bulldog, Dragon X & others.

Tomorrow, Lucha Libre Mexicano returns to Colt 45 on Hwy 16 at Applewhite. The show starts at 7:30.

The Scene apologizes for the late manner of these announcements. We can only publish dates for events that have been made public to us. If fans or promoters have information concerning shows not mentioned here please contact the scene by email bayou_926@hotmail.com please include the word "Wrestling" in the subject line. Also, please note: The San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene does not promote "Backyard" wrestling events.

The Scene is also interested in finding a report for the two shows mentioned above. If you are in attendance for either show, please send the results including the names of all wrestlers in each match and any details available. The Scene will publish any acceptable submission with credit given to the reporter. Please understand that we publish reports, not reviews or critiques of wrestling shows. Send your report to bayou_926@hotmail.com please include the word "Wrestling" in the subject line.

TWA Show Last Night

Texas Wrestling Association returned to the Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym Friday Night with a Lucha Libre show of four matches. Referee Juan Diego controlled the action in the ring with his usual Rudo favoring style.

The action got started with an American style match between Ricky Rhodes and Ozzy Manson. These two fighters know each other well so each was able to anticipate and counter the others move well. The fans were solidly behind Rhodes in this match and when Rhodes hit his finisher "The Rhodes to Nowhere" it looked like the match was over, but Diego's slow count allowed Ozzy to kick out. When Ozzy was able to roll up Rhodes in the corner and grab the ropes, Diego's count came much faster and Manson left with the victory.

The second match was a traditional lucha style tag match with 2 of 3 falls rules featuring the technico team of El Zombi and Agua Man facing the rudos El Gato Diabolico and El Diablo. Zombi, a 30 plus year veteran is best known for being a rudo most of his career, so in this match he found himself in an unfamiliar role. This may in part account for the advantage that the team of Gato and Diablo showed most of the match. The teamwork exhibited by the rudos allowed them to take the first fall with a double pin on Agua Man. In the second, the rudos pressed their advantage, even unmasking Zombi at one point. The Technicos recovered somewhat but not enough to avoid being defeated in the second fall when Gato pinned Zombi. The Technico's took the match in 2 straight falls.

Match # 3 was a trophy match between Chief Battu & Mr. Muerte to name the "Mejor Luchador" of TWA. Crowd support in this match was split between the technico Battu and the charismatic rudo Muerte. In the first fall, Muerte dominated Battu in a manner which was startling. When Muerte submitted Battu in the first fall it looked like there was no way that Battu would be able to comeback. The second fall started out the same way but as Muerte started to get cocky, Battu started coming back. When the action spilled out of the ring, Battu was able to gain the advantage, hitting Muerte with a skateboard at one point. When the two rolled back into the ring, Battu was able to get the pinfall, evening the match at one fall each. The final fall was highly contested between the two with each gaining the advantage until Battu was able to reverse Muerte and hit a powerslam from the top rope and gain the victory.

The main event was a tag match between for high energy wrestlers. The rudo team of Mini Diablo and Gato Jr. faced the technico team of Ave Fenix and Brindis. This match was non-stop action as each wrestler impressed with their skill and tenacity. The rivalry between Mini Diablo and Brindis was the focal point of this match as the pair were involved in each of the deciding pinfalls with Brindis scoring the first following a shooting star press off the top rope. In the second fall, the rudos came back as Mini Diablo hit Brindis with a frog splash off the top rope. All four men showed great offense in this match. The final fall was scored when Brindis hit Mini Diablo with a flip pile driver. Mini Diablo was so upset by this that he challenged Brindis one on one mask vs. mask. The two stepped into the ring and Brindis quickly repeated the flip pile driver. Ave Fenix counted the 1-2-3 but referee Juan Diego refused to count and Mini Diablo escaped to the back with his mask still in place. The two will face each other at the next show in two weeks.

Also announced for the September 8th show is a matchup featuring the exotico luchadors La Viagra and Florindo.

Texas Wrestling Association
Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym
Friday August 25, 2006

Match # 1 - Ozzy Manson (win) vs. Ricky Rhodes
Match # 2 - Tag Match - 2 falls out of 3
El Zombi & Agua Man vs. El Gato Diabolico & El Diablo (win 2 straight falls)
Match # 3 - "Mejor Luchador" Trophy - 2 falls out of 3
Chief Battu (win 2 falls to 1) vs. Mr. Muerte
Match # 4 - Main Event - Tag Match - 2 falls out of 3
Mini Diablo & Gato Jr. vs. Brindis & Ave Fenix (win 2 falls to 1)

RCW Announcements

River City Wrestling made two announcements today:

Friday, August 25, 2006

Technical difficulties w/ RCW on KCWX The past episode of RCW on KCWX (August 25) received technical difficulties. RCW called KCWX this morning, and this was an issue with KCWX's master control. After about five minutes into the program, KENS5/KCWX promos began to play and the next program aired. RCW apologizes for this problem. When RCW spoke to KCWX this morning, KCWX also apologized and will re-air the episode featuring Ikaika vs. Chris Marval and RCW Classics with Amazing Red vs. Don Juan next week. http://www.rcw-wrestling.com (210) 842-8398

Friday, August 25, 2006

Congrats to THE CHAMP Congratulations to 1/2 of the new NWA-TNA Tag Team Champions, Hotstuff Hernandez. Hernandez, along with fellow Latin American Xchange member Homicide, defeated A.J. Styles and Christopher Daniels last night on iMPACT to become the new champions. LAX, including Konnan, came to RCW in May for "Nowhere To Run" at Tiffany's Billiards, which will be out on DVD soon. Hernandez is the current RCW Champion, and has held the title since defeating Kazushi Miyamoto in December 2005. LAX was so happy with the ovation they received that they have been waiting very anxiously to return to RCW. Congratulations once again the "Tex-Mex T-Rex," and the win is a reminder of how fortunate San Antonio wrestling fans are to have Hernandez compete in RCW. http://www.rcw-wrestling.com (210) 842-8398

This Weekend in and Around San Antonio Wrestling

RCW Rumor

Brandon Oliver of River City Wrestling issued the following statement today.

"River City Wrestling has been receiving inquiries about a rumored August 26 show. A show was never planned, nor promoted, for that date. FOR OFFICIAL DATES, please visit http://www.rcw-wrestling.com, or call (210) 842-8398. Please do not rely on any other information other than those two official sources, RCW's official myspace, and RCW's official newsletters."

The San Antonio Independent Wrestling Scene will endeavor to only publish information concerning shows that have been confirmed. As always the best place to look for up to date information is from the promotions themselves.

TWE and ACW Shows

The following information comes from the office of American Championship Wrestling:

Should be an interesting weekend for South Texas Wrestling. On Saturday (Aug 26th) The Children of Pain (Jacob Ladder and Darin Childs w/Rachel) travel to Giddings, TX to defend the TWE Tag Titles against RCW and XCW Tag Champs the Texas Treats at the Texas Grand Dance Hall; bell time 7pm. Then on Sunday TWE has accepted the invitation of ACW to settle the score and a huge interpromotional card is booked for Sunday (Aug 27th) at ACW's "The Venue" at 4pm. Already confirmed for the show are ACW's: Children of Pain (TWE Tag Champs), "One Man" Mike Dell, Showtime Summers, Texas Renegade, Rudy Russo and Johnny Rage (ACW Tag Champs), Prince Fontenot, and Tito Sanchez. From TWE: RBG, Brett Thunder (TWE TV Champ), Cowboy James Claxton, Windwalker, Big Dogg, Skitzo, El Latino, and Simply Lucious.

Sunday - 800 Lexington, San Antonio at 4 pm

Make sure to attend these two sure to be amazing shows.

Lucha Libre Friday

Friday evening, The Texas Wrestling Association returns to the Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym at 2000 S. Presa. Doors open at 7 PM. With the increase in the number of Lucha Libre shows in San Antonio recently, the Luchadores are continuing to get in better shape and the quality of these shows is improving dramatically.

ACW Show to be WebCast

Stan Callahan from Indy Warz Radio has made the following announcement. If you cannot make the show live, you can catch the broadcast.

IndyWarz Radio will be broadcasting LIVE from the Venue in San Antonio this Sunday night, 27 August, 2006. The wrestling starts at 4:00pm CST but I am going to try and start the show at about 3:30pm CST. Go by IndyWarzRadio.com for the listen link as well as the chat room. We will be live in the chat room as well.

Be sure to listen in, because you never know who will be my co-host of the night....

TWE Schedule Notes

In light of the recent events, the webpage www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com has been updated with several significant schedule details. The following quotes are direct from the site.

NEWSWIRE: 8/22 Due to the situation with Hector Navarro, the 8/26 Summer Madness Tour-Giddings Texas, card has been realigned. Skitzo will face former TWA team mate and current TV Champion Brett Thunder. The Main Event will now feature the Texas Tag Team Champions Children of Pain defending the titles against the Texas Treats.

NEWSBOARD: (Rudy Boy Gonzalez in response to message from ACW Office calling out TWE) Personally, I can not stand being called out. I usually reserve that for the liars and BS'rs of our business. Of which I am not.
I thank the ACW office for opening their doors to this office to settle a feud that began and hasn't been settled.
Consider this our R S V P

The ACW show mentioned is scheduled for this Sunday August 27th at The Venue 800 Lexington. The show starts at 4 PM. Doors usually open 30 minutes earlier but good seating is limited so show up early. The Venue is has a full bar and is an intimate place to enjoy a wrestling show.

ACW Calls Out TWE

American Championship Wrestling has issued the following release today:

Due to the unfortunate cancellation of the August 20th Gym Warz show a vendetta is still unfulfilled, therefore ACW offers it'’s facility and accommodations to settle the score. We here at American Championship Wrestling cordially Invite the Entire Texas Wrestling Entertainment roster and their fans to join us on August 27th 2006 at the Venue located at 800 Lexington San Antonio, TX. Showtime is 4 pm sharp.
Already scheduled to appear: "Showtime" Scott Summers, “One Man Mike Dell, Darin Childs, Jacob Ladder, Rachel Putski, Prince Fontenot, and hopefully the entire TWE Talent Roster. This will be an evening the San Antonio wrestling fans won't soon forget.

- American Championship Wrestling

ACW has made it clear that their thoughts are with the Navarro family at this time.


El Latino wins STPW Cruiserweight Championship

Southern Thunder Pro Wrestling, which runs shows in Lytle and Devine as well as other areas around San Antonio has a new Cruiserweight Champion. To read details of the title change, check out El Latino's webpage www.latindeathdrop.com Congratulations El Latino.

TWE News - Hector Navarro Injury Report

Rudy Gonzalez sent me the following information today and asked me to repost it here. Obviously our thoughts are with the Navarro family at this time:

TWE regrets to announce the 8/20 Gym Warz was canceled in large part due to an injury that was suffered by TWE star Hector Navarro.

Two weeks ago Navarro contracted a type of Staph infection, and it had been thought to have been treated. During a match in Del Rio Texas, Navarro then injured his left thigh, and had what doctors had determined a pull, and slight tear of his Quad muscle, and he was given instructions to rest.

Navarro was scheduled to appear at the Dollars for Dreams charity event in College Station 8/18, followed by NWA-Anarchy 8/19, then the next day 8/20, Gym Warz in San Antonio.

Navarro did a radio promotion in College Station the afternoon of 8/18, but then his health turned for the worse through out the night. He did not wrestle. On the night after the College Station event, Navarros mother informed TWE CEO Rudy Boy Gonzalez, who along with Skitzo, Brett Thunder, and Big Dogg, Navarros replacement, was enroute to Cornelia, Ga, that Navarrox condition had gotten worse and he was admitted into a College Station Hospital, and is listed in critical condition.

Navarro is under a Doctors care and his condition has slightly improved, but is still listed in critical condition as of Sunday evening. Sunday morning Navarro underwent surgery to relieve preasure on his leg from the swelling.

TWE and its crew wish Hector a speedy recovery. Navarro is a large part of the TWE crew and prayers are going out for him.

Out of respect for Navarro, the 8/20 Gym Warz, is being rescheduled to a later date, as it is an event that he helped build up, and needs to be part of.

TWE apologizes for any inconvenience this may have caused to any fans that were looking forward to this event. Sometimes life is more important that wrestling.

Thank You for your understanding.

Rudy Gonzalez

Texas Wrestling Academy

Texas Wrestling Entertainment

MAW Show Friday Night

Mexican American Wrestling returned to Sociedad Cruz Blanca Friday night with a show featuring 5 matches. Referees for the evening were Mano Negra and Juan Diego.

The first match of the evening was a return of the rivalry between Berry and Blakk Sabbath. In the first two meetings between these two, the massive Blakk Sabbath has dominated the smaller Berry, but this time, Berry pledged, would be different. Berry actually did a much better job of avoiding the offense of Blakk Sabbath but there was a sense that this was only temporary and when Blakk Sabbath hit Berry with a corner splash it looked like this was going to be a continuation of the dominance previously shown. When Blakk Sabbath went to throw Berry into a second corner, Mano Negra got in the way and was knocked to the mat. Blakk Sabbath went for the cover on Berry but the referee could not make the count. In frustration Blakk Sabbath got up but before he could revive the ref, Tommy Gunn ran in from the back and slammed the massive Blakk Sabbath. By this time Berry was able to get to his feet. While Blakk Sabbath lay in the middle of the ring, Berry managed to climb the corner and hit Blakk Sabbath with a top rope splash. At this point Mano Negra rolled over and counted the pin.

In the second match El Zombi faced Horoscopo. These two veterans battled fiercely and the crowd responded enthusiastically to the action. The two were very evenly matched throughout the battle and when they both went for a cross body simultaneously they were both knocked out of action and were unable to respond to the referee. Juan Diego was forced to call for the bell. The match was declared a no decision.

The third match featured El Ilegal facing Tommy Gunn. Gunn found himself outnumbered as referee Juan Diego clearly favored the rudo Ilegal. Despite these odds, Gunn was able to beat the fast counts and the blatant assistance Diego gave Ilegal. In the end, the referee had no choice but slowly count three when Gunn pinned el Ilegal.

The next match was a tag match with the team of J.J. Wakefield and Bobby Garrett facing Manny Villalobos and his partner Renegade, but Renegade was unable to make the show, leaving Villalobos alone. Manny called to the back to see if anyone back there was willing to join him in this match. Answering this call came none other than Berry, still high of his victory earlier in the evening. Berry proved to be a good partner for Villalobos as the pair showed surprisingly strong teamwork, frustrating Wakefield and Garrett for much of the match. Slowly the rulebreaking pair began asserting themselves and managed to keep Berry in their corner until finally scoring the pin. Afterwards, Villalobos and Berry called for 5 more minutes but Wakefield and Garrett decided it was wiser to retreat with the victory intact.

The main event was a 2 falls out of 3 tag match with the special stipulation that the loser of the final pinfall would have to wear a dress for the next 2 MAW shows. The Technico team of Lemus 2 and Chief Battu faced the Rudo team of Virus and Mr. Muerte. These are 4 of the top wrestlers working Lucha Libre in San Antonio and the match was action filled and hotly contested from before the opening bell as the Technicos jumped the rudos to an early advantage. The personal rivalry between Muerte and Lemus seemed to be an underlying theme of the match as the two showed contempt for one another throughout. The first fall was decided when Lemus pinned Virus as Battu pinned Muerte. In the second fall, the rudos came back strong and Lemus was forced to submit to Muerte as Virus pinned Battu. The final fall was the pivotal one as the loser would be forced to wear the black dress, a stunning sequined number. The fall was particularly heated and as Muerte submitted Lemus, Battu pinned Virus. This left Battu and Muerte to face off. Neither wanted to be humiliated with the loss. Lemus and Virus remained ringside offering support to their respective partners, but Virus found himself distracted by some rowdy fans and was unable to help his partner at a key moment and Battu managed to pin Mr. Muerte. At first Muerte refused the gown, but when Lemus made it clear that Muerte would not get a shot at his championship, Muerte relented and donned the gown. The championship match was signed for the next show in two weeks.

Aside from the championship match, 3 other matches have already been announced. In the main event, the team of the Superheroes return to MAW. Always popular with the children, Spider Man and Bat Man face the team of Poder Boriqua and San Quintin the Clown. Also announced is a tag match between Brindis & Dragon X and La Viagra and Virus. Tommy Gunn returns as well to face Manny Domingo.

Mexican American Wrestling
Sociedad Cruz Blanca
Friday August 18, 2006

Match # 1 - Berry (win) vs. Blakk Sabbath
Match # 2 - El Zombi vs. Horoscopo (no decision)
Match # 3 - El Ilegal vs. Tommy Gunn (win)
Match # 4 - Tag Team Match
J.J. Wakefield & Bobby Garrett (win) vs. Manny Villalobos & Berry
Match # 5 - Main Event - 2 Falls Out Of 3 Tag Match - Loser Wears a Dress Match
Lemus 2 & Chief Battu (win 2 falls out of 3) vs. Virus & Mr. Muerte

TWE Show Rescheduled

Rudy Gonzalez, CEO of the Texas Wrestling Entertainment posted the following information on the TWE webpage Friday concerning the show scheduled for Sunday August 27th. www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com

"Due to issues within our control, Gym Warz is being moved back a week, to try out a 'new venue'. Details coming in the next couple of days.
See you there."

Weekend Report - TWA and PWI Shows

Friday TWA Lucha Libre

Texas Wrestling Association returned to the Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym Friday night with a marathon show which featured 5 matches, each with 2 falls out of 3 rules. The referee for the evening was Juan Diego who showed his favoritism for the Rudos in the very first match.

Agua Man faced the veteran Technico Semental in the first match. Despite scoring the first fall on a slow count pin, Semental couldn't overcome the odds as Juan Diego assisted Agua Man to the next two falls.

The second match featured Berry against Ozzy Manson in an exciting match. Manson showed some solid, innovative offense while Berry's resilience allowed him to reverse the momentum, winning the first fall by pin. The second fall went back to Manson who pinned Berry following a particularly hard slam. Berry never seemed to recover during the third fall and when Manson applied an arm submission hold, Berry was forced to tap.

The next match featured a tag match of Rudos versus Rudos. The team of El Zombi and Comando Jr. seemed to have the crowd support based on the respect paid to 30 year veteran Zombi and the incredible athleticism of the mini Commando. The team of El Diablo and Gato Diabolico are two of the best luchadores in San Antonio and were unconcerned with the crowd support. In the first fall, Commando Jr. pinned Diablo following an impressive chain of moves and counters involving all four men. The team of Diablo and Gato Diabolico came back in the second fall scoring a double pin. In the final fall, the referee Juan Diego asserted himself, openly assisting the team of Diablo and Gato Diabolico and then counting the pin.

The fourth match was also a tag match. The Rudos team of El Ilegal and Desertoro faced the Technicos Gato Jr. and Brindis. Gato Jr. and Brindis are extremely athletic and did well in countering the rulebreaking tactics of Ilegal and Desertoro. In the first fall Brindis submitted Ilegal but the rudos came back in the second fall with Ilegal pinning Brindis. In the third fall Juan Diego tried to assist the rudos, but the technicos overcame the odds and Brindis pinned Desertoro.

The main event featured four of the top luchadores in San Antonio. The Rudos Mr. Muerte and Ave Fenix faced the Technicos Lemus 2 and Chief Battu. Muerte & Fenix had some difficulty with their teamwork early, missing some opportunities. The Technicos took advantage of this lack of continuity and scored an early pin when Lemus covered Ace Fenix. In the second fall, the Rudos got their teamwork together and when Battu appeared to be injured in out of the ring action, Ave Fenix was able to submit Lemus. After the fall, Battu left to the back, leaving Lemus to face both rudos alone. The odds were too much for Lemus 2 and in the end, not only was he pinned, but Ave Fenix managed to remove Lemus' mask. Fortunately Lemus was able to cover his face with a towel and make it to the back. This rivalry has been taken to a new level and will undoubtedly continue into the future.

Texas Wrestling Association
Texas Wolverine All-Star Gym
Friday, August 11th, 2006

Match # 1 - Agua Man (win 2 falls to 1) vs. Semental
Match # 2 - Berry vs. Ozzy Manson (win 2 falls to 1)
Match # 3 - Tag Match
El Zombi & Comando Jr. vs.. El Diablo & Gato Diabolico (win 2 falls to 1)
Match # 4 - Tag Match
El Ilegal & Desertoro vs. Gato Jr. & Brindis (win 2 falls to 1)
Match # 5 - Main Event - Tag Match
Mr. Muerte & Ave Fenix (win 2 falls to 1) vs. Lemus 2 & Chief Battu


Saturday PWI Show at SPLACH

Pro Wrestling International returned to S.P.L.A.C.H. Sports Bar Saturday Night with six exciting matches. New Alliances were formed, new faces debuted and new champions were crowned. The referee for the evening was Terry Sleaze.

The first match was for the light heavyweight championship held by Dragon X. The challenger was Berry. These two high-flyers wowed the crowd with their skills and it looked as though Berry was set to take his first singles championship but the masked man from Japan managed to reverse the momentum and when he hit a ddt off the send turnbuckle, scored the pin and kept his championship.

In the second match, Blue Angel was defending his US Title against Blaine Steele who came to the ring with his manager The Hustler. The crowd was all over Steele who seemed greatly distracted by the abuse of the fans. Despite the interference of The Hustler, Blue Angel managed to fight through the odds and hit a top rope elbow on Steele and scored the pin, winning and retaining the title.

The third match was a triple threat Lucha match featuring Lemus 2, Mr. Muerte & Atrevido. This was an exciting match with plenty of high impact action. Lemus worked as the Technico and Muerte was the Rudo and Atrevido aligned himself with either wrestler as it seemed to benefit him. When Lemus pinned Atrevido, the emotions between Muerte and Lemus boiled over. The two exchanged words in Spanish and English, setting up a one on one match with extreme rules for the next show (September 23rd)

The next match was for the PWI International Title held by the big Brazilian Mojo. The challenger was J.J. Wakefield who came to the ring accompanied by The Hustler. The match was extremely hard hitting and although it wasn't announced as being no disqualification, the Referee Terry Sleaze allowed the use of chairs and even a table into the ring. The Hustler was unable to help his man when Mojo slammed Wakefield through the table and scored the pin.

The fifth match was supposed to have been a tag match featuring The Hustler and Ryu against the PWI Champion Mad Dog Ken Johnson and Skunk, but since the Hustler had been injured during a home invasion earlier this month, Hustler had brought in a special replacement in the form of Mombasa. The Exotic Mombasa and Ryu took an early advantage on the eccentric Mad Dog and Skunk but slowly the fan favorites began to seize control. When it looked like Mad Dog and Skunk were going to win the match, four men emerged from the back, wearing jerseys proclaiming them the "210 Mob." Blaine Steele, JJ Wakefield, Ozzy Manson and Ricky Rhodes joined Ryu, Mombasa and Hustler in beating down Johnson and Skunk. Things were looking bad for Johnson and Skunk when two more men emerged from the back as Johnny Rage and Renegade rushed in to make the save.

The main event was for the Tag Titles currently held by the team of Ozzy Manson and Ricky Rhodes. The champions didn't come to the ring alone however. The Hustler as well as the other 2 members of the 210 Mob, Steele and Wakefield, joined them ringside. The Challengers, Manny Villalobos and Bobby Garrett didn't have to face the entire group for long as Mad Dog, Skunk, Rage and Renegade joined the crowd of wrestlers surrounding the ring. The balance of power restored, the action remained pretty much inside the ring. The team of Villalobos and Garrett showed outstanding ring work, keeping Manson insider the ring for the majority of the match. The frustration began to get to Rhodes who was unable to get past the referee and help his partner. The champions never really got things going their way and when the wrestlers on the outside of the ring began brawling with one another, referee Terry Sleaze managed to keep his focus on the action inside the ring. As all four men battled inside the ring, Sleaze chose to show some leeway. Recognizing the importance of the title match, and that titles cannot change hands on a disqualification, Sleaze allowed the action to continue and counted 1-2-3 when both members of the champs were pinned by the challengers. As the members of the 210 Mob retreated to the back, the new Champions, Villalobos and Garrett celebrated in the ring with the other wrestlers and with the children in attendance.

Pro Wrestling International
S.P.L.A.C.H. Sports Bar
Saturday, August 12 2006

Match # 1 - Light Heavyweight Championship
Champion Dragon X (win and retains title) vs. Challenger Berry
Match # 2 - US Title Match
Champion Blue Angel (win and retains title) vs. Challenger Blaine Steele with The Hustler
Match # 3 - Triple Threat Lucha Libre Match
Lemus 2 (win) vs. Mr. Muerte vs. Atrevido
Match # 4 - International Title Match
Champion Mojo (win and retains title) vs. Challenger J.J. Wakefield with The Hustler
Match # 5 - Tag Team Match
Mombasa & Ryu with The Hustler vs. Skunk & "Mad Dog" Ken Johnson (win by disqualification)
Match # 6 - Main Event - Tag Team Championship Match
Challengers Manny Villalobos & Bobby Garrett with Johnson, Skunk, Renegade and Johnny Rage (win and New Champions) vs. Champions Ricky Rhodes & Ozzy Manson with The Hustler, Wakefield & Steele

TWE Webpage Update

The Texas Wrestling Entertainment has updated its web site with a video of the August 5th match in Del Rio in which the Children of Pain - Darin Childs & Jacob Ladder defeated the team of Skitzo and Hector Navarro for the TWE Texas Tag Team Titles. This appears to have been an incredibly violent match. Check it out at www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com

TWE Tag Championship News

The following information was posted on the Texas Wrestling Entertainment Newsboard:

On Friday August 4th, before a packed house of almost 500 in Del Rio Texas,Darin Childs and Jacob Ladder captured the Texas Tag Team titles from Skitzo and Hector Navarro in THE most brutal match in TWE history. Skitzo was taken to a hospital for a few hours of observation.
On Saturday August 5th, at NWA-Anarchy in Cornelia Ga, RBG gets fed up with Bret Thunder and issues a challenge.
Details coming in the next 'Results'.

***Always check www.texaswrestlingentertainment.com for the most up to date information.***