Hey, everyone, it's Ben Sampson, your No. 1 writer in Indies Wrestling (simply put, NUMEERRRRRRRRRROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO UNOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO)! Today, I'm hitting you hard with the second edition of The Indie Source (the first one is outdated).
What The Indie Source is, is like Joe Burgett's 411 Pro Wrestling News, except I report on the independent promotions across the globe, not that TNA/WWE action. This ought to widen your horizons of wrestling updates.
Former TNA Wrestler One Of Three AAA Stars Arrested:
Judas Mesias, in the picture above, was one of three wrestlers in the Asistencia, Asesoría y Administración (a wrestling promotion in Mexico) arrested for alleged assault on a male adult.
The former TNA competitor, along with AAA wrestlers Billy Boy and El Hijo del Tirantes, apparently attacked a Mexican man by the name of Fernando Cordova who had refused in consumption of cocaine alongside the athletes, resulting in the assault.
After he was beaten, Cordova claims he was locked in a hotel room. Earlier today, the three wrestlers were released from jail, but still face criminal charges.
My opinion? Either the man is hallucinating (from 'roid rage, obviously) or he is trying to cover up what really happened.
You usually don't get beat up for not wanting cocaine; it's quite the opposite. Nevertheless, Judas, Billy and El Hijo should be watched.
Dragon Gate USA news:
While most of you have heard about Jerry Lawler and JR's autograph signing at the Sept. 6 Dragon Gate USA show, now another WWE-caliber talent is here to promote the show. Dawn Marie, former WWE Diva, will be the "Live Event Hostess" at that show in Philly and the show on Sept. 6 in Chicago.
Another blockbuster announcement is that Dragon Gate has signed a pay-per-view deal, which is a step in the right direction for this budding company. The contract was with G-Funk Sports and Entertainment, who also manage the ROH PPVs.
If you have Bell, Viewer's Choice, or In Demand, then you can watch "Enter The Dragon", which is the name of the pay-per-view. It will be taped at the Philly show mentioned above and will air sometime in September. At the show, Naruki Doi takes on Shingo.
Another announcement about the Chicago show; it will feature the Dragon Gate debuts of Davey Richards (American Wolves; see Dan Telek's piece on this talented young man) and the "American Dragon" Bryan Danielson.
Look, everybody! A new wrestling chain order!
- WWE
- TNA
- ROH
- Dragon Gate USA
Being recognized at the fourth best promotion in the world was easy for Dragon Gate USA; to make a bold prediction, I see ROH or Dragon Gate headlining the chain, unless WWE and TNA can get their acts together.
The next Philly Dragon Gate USA show will be on Nov. 28, 2009, so get your tickets now!
NWA Charlotte Shuts Down:
NWA Charlotte, a wrestling promotion in the state of North Carolina (the producers of many great superstars; i.e. Ric Flair, The Hardy Boyz, Hurricane Helms, Shannon Moore, and my fav, A.J. Styles) has shut down.
The promotion, which started in January, closed its door four days ago. NWA Charlotte CEO/President J.D. Costello states the closure of the NWA Coliseum on April 25 led the decision.
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